ORDER OF WORSHIP SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
ORDER OF WORSHIP 8:30 | 9:45
Prelude Morning Has Broken Way Maker | WonderMakers * The Daniel Song | WonderMakers * Welcome and Cultivate Liturgy Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Life of the Congregation * Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer I Could Not Do Without Thee
GENTL E NE S S T H A T W ITN ES S ES PHILIPPIANS 4:4–9 (NRSV)
DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER Se n i or P a s t or
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need | Hymn #525 Invitation and Benediction Postlude
* For 9:45 service only
ORDER OF WORSHIP 11:15
Way Maker | WonderMakers The Daniel Song | WonderMakers Welcome and Cultivate Liturgy Raise a Hallelujah Life of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Who Else?
GENTL E NE S S T H A T W ITN ES S ES PHILIPPIANS 4:4–9 (NRSV)
DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER Se n i or P a s t or
Abide Invitation and Benediction Postlude Prayer Available After Worship If you are carrying a burden or have a prayer need, you are invited to receive prayer following all 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.
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.
SERMON OUTLINE GENTLENESS THAT WITNESSES Philippians 4:4–9
“Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.” – Philippians 4:5 NRSV
1. Gentleness toward people
Euodia and Syntyche remind us that Christians can love Jesus, serve faithfully, and still experience real conflict. The red zone Defend • React • Control • Win The blue zone Remain curious • Listen • Stay connected • Seek faithfulness Because the Lord is near, conflict does not have to decide how we show up.
2. Gentleness under pressure
“…in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” – Philippians 4:6 NRSV • Pressure becomes Prayer • Prayer becomes Peace • Peace becomes (Gentle) Presence When we carry our fear into the presence of God, we do not have to unload it onto the people around us.
3. Gentleness through practice
Paul describes a life of Christian formation: Think about what is true, honorable, just, pure, pleasing, and commendable. Learn from people who embody the way of Jesus. Practice prayer, gratitude, listening, forgiveness, and restraint. We cannot rehearse outrage every day and expect gentleness to appear on demand. What will people hear through my life? • Defensiveness? • Anxiety • Outrage? • The gentleness of Jesus?
HOSPITALITY OPEN HOUSE SERVE. WELCOME. BELONG.
Whether you’ve been serving for years or you’re interested in getting involved, we’d love for you to join us! We’ll celebrate the incredible volunteers who welcome our church family each week while giving prospective ushers and greeters an opportunity to meet the team, ask questions, and learn more about serving.
PICK A DATE: September 20 | 12:30pm Room 2315 September 21 | 6:30pm Room 2315
WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US!
CLASS 6 2 0 2 6 -2 0 2 7
MEET OUR FELLOWS Find out more about how you can volunteer, or support this program at PeachtreeChurch.com/ZFellows
LOL A CASE Y Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama College: Samford University Placement: Peachtree Church Social Media Associate
ELL A GR ACE HART Hometown: Fort Mill, South Carolina College: Samford University Placement: Davis, Pickren, Seydel & Sneed Paralegal
IBHAR K AMR AN Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan College: Calvin University Placement: McKenney's Inc. Project Engineer
HAYDEN RHODES Hometown: San Francisco, California College: University of Tennessee Placement: MBN Brands Business Development
RE AG AN STALLINGS Hometown: Williamsburg, Virginia College: University of Virginia Placement: CHOA, Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Care Partner
HUNTER SUITS Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia College: University of Tennessee Placement: Berkadia Investment Sales Intern
EMILY WILKS Hometown: Richmond, Virginia College: James Madison University Placement: Kidz2Leaders Office Manager
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Adults - 30s & 40s September 21 | October 19 November 16 | December 14 Join us for our monthly gathering, called the Table, just for singles in their 30s and 40s. No pressure—just good food, shared stories, and a chance to build friendships.
6:30pm
The Treehouse Restaurant and Pub 7 Kings Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Scan the QR code for more information. No registration required.
Families must pay the fees for education beyond primary school.
High School
Tech School
a year
a year
$400 335
students
$1,000 60
students
Sponsor a student PeachtreeChurch.com/Sponsor
College
$2,500 a year
120
students
SALT is a monthly gathering for single adults in their 50s+, designed to build community and friendship.
September 24 6pm Braves Game
Grow in grace. Live your faith. Become more like Jesus.
S U N D AY E V E N I N G FA L L H O N O U R A C A D E MY September 20 & 27 | 6-7pm This September, we will offer three classes covering a variety of topics. To learn more and register, please scan the QR code or visit our website.
PeachtreeChurch.com/Honour
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.
BIRTHS Lauren Ashley "Lenie" Chapman | 9/7 Samantha and Hugh Chapman Granddaughter of Ashley and Joe Chapman Niece of Joe W. Chapman III Abbie Monroe Tash | 9/14 Selden and Garrett Tash Granddaughter of Liz Tash
HOSPI TA LS Holly Jackson | William Breman Rehabilitation Center
DE ATHS Chase Clemo | 8/27 Wife of Jim Clemo, mother of Kaelan Clemo Elva Whitlock | 9/11 Mother of Clara Hackney
The beautiful flowers in the sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in celebration of
Ruth Dobbs Anthony’s 70th Birthday
CONNECT WITH US We’re glad you’re here! We’d love to get to know you better.
Get connected now. Text Connect to 50700. To receive your Steeple Coffee welcome gift, stop by Connection Central on Sunday morning in the Williams Center and show your Connect Card confirmation to one of our staff or volunteers. Continue the conversation beyond Sunday with our monthly Cultivate Podcast. Each month, Pastor Rich is joined by special guests to explore the Fruit of the Spirit and discuss how these qualities shape our everyday lives.
Listen to our Podcast PeachtreeChurch.com/Podcast Peachtree Church YouTube Channel @PeachtreeChurch
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