CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
Peachtree is a community of Jesus followers inviting people to follow God in heart, mind, and strength.
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME
Prelude We Three Kings arr. D. Linda McKechnie Congregational Introit* Angels from the Realms of Glory #168 (v. 1) Prayer of Adoration*
GIVE PRAISE TO GOD
Hymn of Praise** O Come, O Come Emmanuel #147
Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Lighting of the Candles/Placing the Bibles Life of the Congregation
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Offering Our Gifts Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella
LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
A DESPERATELY SEEKING SAVIOR
Isaiah 43:1–7 (Pew Bible 1126) Vic Pentz 8:45, 10:00, 11:15 Receiving the Confirmation Class of 2015 10:00
GO IN GOD’S NAME
Hymn of Response* Go, Tell It on the Mountain Not in hymnal Invitation and Benediction*
arr. Howard Helvey
Invitation to Prayer Breath of Heaven Amy Grant | Amy Little, soloist I have traveled many moonless nights, Cold and weary with a babe inside. And I wonder what I’ve done. Holy Father, You have come And chosen me now to carry Your Son. I am waiting in a silent prayer, I am frightened by the load I bear. In a world as cold as stone, Must I walk this path alone? Be with me now, be with me now. Breath of Heaven, hold me together, Be forever near me, Breath of Heaven. Breath of Heaven, lighten my darkness, Pour over me Your holiness For You are holy, Breath of Heaven. Do you wonder as You watch my face, If a wiser one Should have had my place? But I offer all I am For the mercy of Your plan. Help me be strong, Help me be, help me. *
Those who are able, please stand. Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.
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Postlude Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella. Bring a torch to the cradle, run! It is Jesus, good folk of the village; Christ is born and Mary’s calling; Ah! Ah! Beautiful is the mother; Ah! Ah! Beautiful is her son! It is wrong when the Child is sleeping, It is wrong to talk so loud; Silence, all, as you gather around. Lest your noise should waken Jesus. Hush! Hush! See how fast he sleeps! Hush! Hush! See how fast he sleeps! Hasten now, good folk of the village; Hasten now the Christ Child to see. You will find him asleep in the manger; Quietly come and whisper softly. Hush! Hush! Peacefully now he sleeps. Hush! Hush! Peacefully now he sleeps.
Hymn of Thanksgiving* Joy to the World #161 (v. 4)
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in Honor of: Vic & Becky Pentz by Vic’s Prayer Team
If your young child needs attention during worship, live broadcasts of the service are available in the Williams Center and the Family Room off of the Williams Center.
LEADING WORSHIP 8:45
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Marnie Crumpler Executive Pastor Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Mary Hoffman Director of Music
MILESTONES HOSPITALS
TODAY IN WORSHIP
Fred Cox Home Hospice Care Henry Farmer Home Hospice Care
10:00
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Mark Crumpler
Margie Glover Home Hospice Care
Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation
June Mindrup Home Hospice Care
Mary Hoffman Director of Music 11:15
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Vicki Harrington Franch
Ned Stiemke Roswell Nursing Center
Mary Hoffman Director of Music
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS
LIGHTING THE CANDLES
Today we celebrate the Confirmation class of 2015 as they make their professions of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and become members of Peachtree.
Ruth MacInnes 11/17 Mother of Susan MacInnes
One hundred and six students have been growing as disciples, learning scripture and theology, and building new friendships. Pray for these students in this important faith commitment and rite of passage.
Pastor for Pastoral Care
Addison & Katherine Davis 8:45 John & Thomas Eidbo 10:00 Lily Sprain 11:15
PLACING THE BIBLE
Robert Morgan Gregory 11/26 Father of Bob Gregory
Barbara Shaw 11/30 Sister of Warren Berry
Sylvia Ratchford 8:45 Stiles Kellett 10:00 Stephanie Sparkmon 11:15
See page 4 for a complete list of participating students.
ADVENT SUNDAY
Today is the second Sunday of Advent. Advent is a season of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus on Christmas. Advent candles help us keep watch for the coming of Jesus. We begin in darkness, lighting a candle each Sunday until Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve we light the Christ candle, celebrating the birth of Jesus, the Light of the World.
LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLES
Kathy & Rodney Milligan 8:45 Miranda & Marty Klein, Malcolm 10:00 Mebane & Neil Pruitt, Trey, Mason & Caroline 11:15
CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2015
Below are listed the names of the 106 students being confirmed. Students marked with an asterisk ( *) will be baptized during the 10:00 service. Mary Kathryn Adams Isabelle Aldridge Allie Appel Isabel Archer Katie Atwater Mary Axelson Ansley Baker Olivia Barnes Cal Barwis Brandon Bell Kayla Bell Lilly Benefield Brian Bird Megan Blankenship Joey Blankenship Madison Bomar Isabelle Boughner Ben Brown Elizabeth Carter Pete Correll Ansley Curran Baird Daniel Garrett Davis Courtney Defoor Hannah Grace Dendy Jackson Dollar Will Drambel Anna Eiland Matt Ellis Grant Esler Anna Grace Fantucci Ryan Ferguson Ryan Fleming Elizabeth Frederick Parker French Ellie Friedman
Katie Gerrick Jackson Gray Maddie Grice Livie Guyton* Carter Hale Rich Hall Stewart Hammond Courtney Hanft Brooks Harrison Chance Hausman Virginia Heiser Anna Marie Hellem* Camille Hollier Ansley Huff Harry Hughen Jack Hunter Sydney Hunter Sims Johnson Matthew Keagle* Katherine Kellett Carter Kreimer Griffin Leadbetter Blake Maner Lea Markle Harrison Marx Campton Matthews David McAskill Evelyn McCrady Anton Mertens, II Ann Raford Meshad Serena Miller Aubrey Miller Kate Moore Eric Muckenfuss Michelle Mule Alexander Noel*
Micaela Nohstadt Matthew Oberholtzer Emily Oliver Sydney Partin Clayton Patnode Carter Pavloff Payton Payne Dylan Pollock Mary Camille Quigley Alex Radney Jonathan Radney Mary Alyson Rogers* Skylor Rulis Hannah Saad Laura Sams Carson Sanders* Julia Sibert Ansley Sikes Lily Stewart Huntington Stone Mattie Stubbs Alexander Sweeney Reeves Taylor* Alex Thomas Aidan Thomas Austin Turner Casey Wade Carson Watson Lee Wickham Jonathan Williams Kaylyn Wilson Ritter Windom Rachel Wray Preston Wright
Young Families Service
Family Candlelight Services
This delightful telling of Christmas will capture hearts of children and parents alike. Sing your favorite carols and experience God’s story in a fresh way.
Experience the story of Christmas. Hear the great story of Jesus’ birth. Join with the angels, shepherds and wise men as we worship the Christ child through song, word, and a special candle lighting experience. Visit the nativity animals on the front lawn before or after the service.
10:00 am | Sanctuary
2:00 pm, 4:00 pm | Sanctuary
Communion Service
12:00 pm | Kellett Chapel Come and adore Him through instrumental music, the singing of familiar carols, and Christmas communion.
A Summit Christmas 12:00 pm | The Lodge
Celebrate the story of Christmas with favorite carols and a special candle lighting experience in the casual urban oasis of the Summit.
Traditional Candlelight Services
6:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 10:00 pm | Sanctuary The majesty of music and the message of Jesus’ birth fill these candlelight services. The Chancel Choir, accompanied by a brass ensemble, leads us in our celebration on this Holy Night. Vic Pentz’s inspiring meditation is followed by candle lighting as we worship the baby Jesus, the Light of the World.
Childcare Childcare for children birth – 5 years is available for all services.
Parking Parking is available on campus and at our Peachtree Express Satellite locations.
Peachtree Express Shuttle CATES CENTER LOT
Located on E. Andrews between Roswell Road and West Paces Ferry, 3:00 – 7:15 pm
POWERS FERRY SQUARE LOT Located at Powers Ferry and Roswell Road, 1/4 mile north of church, 3:00 – 7:15 pm
Fill the SANCTUARY with CHRISTMAS LOVE The Sanctuary is decorated with beautiful Christmas greenery and poinsettias! If you would like to take part by honoring or remembering your loved ones or special friends, please place your order online at peachtree-church.org/news/poinsettias or simply fill out the form to the right. Poinsettias are $10.00 for each person you wish to remember (Mr. & Mrs. are two persons). Names of those being honored will be published in the December 21 bulletin.
Make checks payable to Peachtree Presbyterian Church and mail along with this form to: Kristy Blackmon, Hospitality Coordinator Peachtree Presbyterian Church 3434 Roswell Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30305 Forms and checks can be dropped off in the box located at the Williams Center desk by December 14.
Please do not place order in the collection plate. IN MEMORY OF:
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Sing with the Chancel Choir on Christmas Eve! PHONE NUMBER:
6:00, 8:00, 10:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Services Rehearsal on Monday, December 21, 6:30 – 8:30 pm For more information, contact Mary Hoffman at 404-842-5814 or mhoffman@peachtreepres.org
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