8:30 | 9:45
Prelude
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Welcome and Advent Liturgy
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Life of the Congregation *
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
And the Glory of the Lord
THE KING IS HERE
HOPE IS HERE | ISAIAH 40
DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER
SENIOR PASTOR
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
* For 9:45 service only
11:15
Love Come Down
Welcome and Advent Liturgy
Life of the Congregation
Pastoral Prayer
Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus
THE KING IS HERE
HOPE IS HERE | ISAIAH 40
DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER SENIOR PASTOR
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Jesus Paid It All
I'll Fly Away/Do Lord/Saints
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.
ALREADY BUT NOT YET: KEEPING HOPE
1. Trust the message
Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.
Isaiah 40:1
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.
Isaiah 40:8
2. Get stronger through waiting
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:28–31
3. Prepare the way
A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain.
Isaiah 40:3-4
4. Let him carry you
He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart …
Isaiah 40:11
END OF YEAR GIVING
The end of the year is an incredibly important time at Peachtree Church. 25% of our annual giving is received during the month of December through your generous gifts.
We ask that you help us to finish strong this year by making a gift through the offering today or online at or by scanning the QR code below.
December 22 | 5pm
December 23 | 7pm
December 24 | 3pm | 5pm | 7pm
The majesty of the Advent season is captured in music, message, and the beauty of sharing the light of Christ with candles, as we are led by our choir and orchestra and sing our favorite Christmas hymns.
Nursery is available for children up to three years of age during our 5pm service on December 22, as well as, our 3pm and 5pm services on December 24.
LIGHT UP PEACHTREE
Today | 4-6pm Peachtree Green Space by the Sanctuary
Enjoy festive crafts, holiday treats, commemorative photos, and a special Christmas magnolia tree lighting at 5:40pm with Dr. Richard Kannwischer.
Visit PeachtreeChurch.com/Light to register.
Today | 6pm The Sanctuary
The Christmas Festival Concert (formerly the Christmas Pops Concert) is a holiday favorite! Invite your family and friends to enjoy this sparkling evening of music, featuring the choir, orchestra, handbells, soloists, and congregational participation.
Invitations in the Interruptions
December 5 | 7-8:30pm
Kellett Chapel
The Christmas season is filled with joy, anticipation, laughter, and candlelight. Yet, it can also bring distractions, endless to-do lists, interruptions, and anxiety. As we prepare our hearts for the Advent season, let’s take a moment to recognize God’s presence amid life’s chaos.
Join us for a special evening in his presence as we gather at his feet to welcome the greatest interruption the world has ever known: Jesus.
Visit PeachtreeChurch.com/Advent to register.
AN
IRISH CHRISTMAS with Keith & Kristyn Getty
December 8 | 6:30pm
Peachtree Church is excited to present Grammy-nominated artists and hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable Christmas celebration with music that has delighted and inspired generations of worshipers.
Sanctuary seating is sold out. Limited seating for the livestreaming of the concert is available in our Fellowship Hall at PeachtreeChurch.com/Getty
December 15 | 5pm
The camel, donkey, angels, wise men, and shepherds are returning to the Sanctuary for the children’s Christmas pageant! Join us as we reenact the Christmas story and celebrate the true reason for the season.
Close Date: December 8 | 11:59pm
Price: $15 per dedication
If you would like to take part in decorating the Sanctuary with beautiful Christmas poinsettias by honoring or remembering your loved ones, you may purchase poinsettias online at PeachtreeChurch.com/Christmas
Connections Central
If you’d like to meet with a member of our team to learn more about how to get plugged in at Peachtree, we invite you to stop by Connections Central in the Library adjacent to Steeple Coffee on Sunday mornings.
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.
HOSPITALS
Richard Burge | Briarwood Rehab
Yolanda Jones | North Fulton Hospital
Mary Jordan | East Cobb Nursing & Rehab
FAMILY MEMBER DEATH
James Boyd | 11/17 Father of Sean Boyd, Grandfather of Cameron Boyd, Jr.
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are dedicated to the “Holy Elves” who decorated our campus in celebration of our Lord's birth
Advent candles help us keep watch for the coming of Jesus. The first Advent candle, which we light this morning, reminds us of the hope promised by the Old Testament prophets.
8:30 | Staci Graham
9:45 | Steve and Ann Hart Hunter; Jack, Sydney, and Lizzie 11:15 | David and Rosana Lassing; Anabela
