Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven | Hymn #29 (verse 1)
Welcome and Cultivate Liturgy
This Is My Father’s World | Hymn #66
The Sacrament of Baptism
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven | Hymn #29 (verse 3)
Life of the Congregation
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Wayfaring Stranger
KINDNESS THAT CARES
LUKE 10:25–37
DR. JOE SKILLEN Pastor for Teaching
Compassion Hymn | Hymn #493
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
11:15
Raise a Halleluiah
Welcome and Cultivate Liturgy
The Sacrament of Baptism
One Thing Remains
Life of the Congregation
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Worthy of It All
KINDNESS THAT CARES
LUKE 10:25–37
DR. JOE SKILLEN
Pastor for Teaching
How Great Thou Art
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.
Prayer Available After Worship
If you are carrying a burden or have a prayer need, you are invited to receive prayer following both services. Our prayer volunteers and Stephen Ministers will be available in the Wilson Chapel, located next to the sanctuary. We would be honored to pray with you.
SERMON OUTLINE
KINDNESS THAT CARES
Luke 10:25–37
The priest and Levite may have passed by the wounded man because they were asking:
"If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?"
Then the Samaritan reversed the question:
"If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?"
—Martin Luther King, Jr. from his final speech, “I've Been to the Mountaintop”
The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) is…
• A “go and do likewise” type of parable. (Luke 10:37)
• Situated in the “Lukan Travel Narrative” section of the Gospel. (Luke 9:51-19:41)
• A subversive story that invites its hearers to defy gravity.
• An important update about where God’s grace would be experienced.
BAPTISMS
9:45
AMELIE SHERRI BAKER
Daughter | Born: August 8, 2025
Parents: McKenzie and Cole Baker
Grandparents: Amber and Terry Baker; Susan and John Sweeney
COLOSSIANS 3:12-17
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
MILLER KATHERINE FREEMAN
Daughter | Born: February 20, 2025
Parents: Madison and Will Freeman
Grandparents: Leslie and Johnny Freeman; Janet and Greg Miller
ZEPHANIAH 3:17
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.
WALTER WILLIAM HOLMES
Son | Born: July 8, 2025
Parents: Jeanette and William Holmes
Siblings: Adelaide, 7; Lila, 5
Grandparents: Susan and Doug Holmes; Karen and Jack Linville
ROMANS 12:11-13
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer, share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
REID HINTON (REIDY) SHELTON
Daughter | Born: October 21, 2025
Parents: Barrett and Jack Shelton
Grandparents: Beth and Jeff Ervin; Elizabeth and Jim Shelton
JEREMIAH 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
9:45 11:15
EDWARD DUNCAN (WARD) GILLEN, III
Son | Born: April 12, 2025
Parents: Lauren and Teddy Gillen
Grandparents: Janice and the late Steve Gillen; Lorinda Turgeon; Sarah and Doug Turgeon
PROVERBS 4:12
When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.
BAPTISMS
11:15
JOHN WILLIAM (DUBS) MCINTYRE, IV
Son | Born: October 10, 2023
Parents: Sumner and Jack McIntyre
Grandparents: Meg and Ward Green; Julie and John McIntyre
PSALM 23:6
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
EVELYN ANN POSEY
Daughter | Born: March 8, 2025
Parents: Emily and Will Posey
Grandparents: Laura and John Brayman; Gayle and Billy Posey
MATTHEW 28:20
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
SCOTTIE JANE THOMAS
Daughter | Born: June 28, 2025
Parents: Jena and Michael Thomas
Grandparents: the late Jane DeLaney; Kim and Kevin DeLaney; Kathleen and Andy Thomas
PSALM 23:6
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
introducing a
DEACON MINISTRY at peachtree
We believe one of the ways Christ cares for his church is through faithful men and women who serve others with compassion, encouragement, and prayer.
Thatʼs why we are honored to re-introduce a Deacon Ministry at Peachtree. Following the example of the early church, Deacons serve as ministers of care, helping ensure that no one in our church family is overlooked or alone.
In a congregation the size of ours, a healthy Deacon Ministry helps ensure that Christʼs care and compassion reach throughout the church.
Deacons might serve in many ways, including praying for members of our congregation, serving communion to homebound members, visiting assisted living communities, writing notes of encouragement, and supporting our hospitality ministry by welcoming people on Sunday mornings.
Do you know a member of our church who demonstrates spiritual maturity, has a heart for others, and a desire to serve? We invite you to nominate individuals you believe may be called to serve as ordained Deacons.
Scan the QR code to learn more or submit a nomination.
MILESTONES
Just as families keep in touch about joys and sorrows, our church family at Peachtree wants to do the same. During your prayers this week, we ask you to lift up these people to God.
BIRTH
Molly Cleckler Bowden | 6/11 Amy and Ryan Bowden
HOSPITALS
Marge Anderson | Georgian Lakeside (Rehab)
Jane Ghegan | Home Hospice Care
Elizabeth Munson | Home Hospice Care
Mary Patton | Home Hospice Care
Thorne Winter, III | Home Hospice Care
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS
Sandy Ward | 6/7 Mother of Suzann Ward Moore; Grandmother of Terry Moore, V and Kate Moore Bondeson
Barbara C. Cargill | 6/7 Mother of Colleen Papciak; Grandmother of Spencer Papciak
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dorothy Card by Nancy Matthews Starkey in memory of her mother for her birthday
