Prelude | Christmas Carillon Carol of Prophecy Welcome and Advent Litany O Come, O Come Emmanuel Life of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Thou Who Wast Rich Beyond All Splendor humility Philippians 2:1-11 Dr. Richard Kannwischer | Senior Pastor Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper O Little Town of Bethlehem Invitation and Benediction Postlude Congregational songs are listed in bold italic. 8:45 | 10:00 Order of Worship
Mary Did You Know? Call to Worship King of Kings | Joy to the World Life of the Congregation Confessional Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Come Thou Fount (Above All Else) humility Philippians 2:1-11 Dr. Richard Kannwischer | Senior Pastor Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Living Hope Invitation and Benediction Postlude | Living Word 11:15 Order of Worship Follow us on Instagram @Peachtree1115 for weekly updates on our worship sets. It’s a great way to learn and listen to the music before you arrive each Sunday!
December 21 | 7pm
December 23 | 5pm | 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 birth-age 3 during the 3pm and 5pm services.
If you cannot attend one of our in-person services, join us on December 24 at 5pm at PeachtreeChurch.com/Watch for a special candlelight service online.
Young Families Service
December 24 | 10am
Join us for this interactive service for families of toddlers and young preschoolers. This delightful telling of Christmas will capture hearts of children and parents alike. Live animals will be on the front lawn. Sing your favorite carols and experience God’s story in a fresh way. Nursery is available for children birth-age 3.
PeachtreeChurch.com/Christmas Registration is required for in-person services and will be available Sunday, December 11, at
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Fair Trade Market
Sunday, December 11 | 8:30am–1pm
Join us for a special holiday shopping event offering unique and beautiful items created by artisans in the worldwide Fair Trade network. Fair Trade certified goods are made in accordance with high standards, promoting safe working conditions, strong environmental protections, and sustainable livelihoods and communities.
Christmas Pops
Sunday, December 11 | 5–6:30pm
Our beloved Christmas Pops Concert is a holiday favorite! Invite your family and friends to enjoy this sparkling evening of music, featuring choir, orchestra, handbells, soloists and congregational participation. After the concert, be our guests for a “Homemade Sweets and Treats” reception hosted by our own Peachtree Presbyterian Women (PW) in the Williams Center.
Family Christmas Pageant and Jerusalem Village
Sunday, December 18 | 3-8pm
The camel, donkey, angels, wise men, and shepherds will return to the sanctuary for the children's Christmas pageant after a two-year absence (5-6pm). Travel to the fellowship hall before or after the pageant to experience a walkthrough, interactive Jerusalem Village. Come taste, smell, and see Jerusalem as it may have been when Jesus was a child. There will be hot chocolate provided and live animals on the front lawn of the church.
Poinsettias
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 Poinsettia orders must be placed TODAY by midnight.
For a full listing of Advent events, visit PeachtreeChurch.com/Christmas
Parking On-site parking is available on campus in the main parking lot, the Dogwood Parking Deck, and the Magnolia Lot. Peachtree Express Powers Ferry Square | 3714 Roswell Rd Located a half mile north of the church on the west side of Roswell Road. Sundays during Advent November 27–December 18 | 8:30am–1pm Christmas Eve December 24 | 2–8:30pm
a guided sightseeing tour with Dr. Richard and Kelly Kannwischer. Registration is now open. Email trips@peachtreechurch.com for more information.
Experience
Christmas Bridges is an original recording of classic Christmas songs by the Peachtree Church worship team.
We hope that this new collection will help build a bridge from familiar traditions to one you hadn’t expected. Join the musical artists of Peachtree as we worship Christ, the newborn King—together.
PeachtreeChurch.com/Bridges
NOW STREAMING ON
Bridge Christmas Party Tuesday, December 6 | 6:30pm At Rich and Kelly Kannwischer’s home All twenty-somethings are invited! RSVP at PeachtreeChurch.com/Bridge20 Traditionally, strong giving in the month of December significantly outpaces giving during the rest of the year. Our budget is based on this consistent pattern and we need your help to finish strong again in 2022! Your incredible generosity and faithfulness year after year makes all of our ministry possible… and we don’t take it for granted. Thank you! Learn more and give at PeachtreeChurch.com/Give Finish Strong end of year giving
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.
HOSPITALS
Jon Gray | UAB Hospital
Dr. Steve Huntley | Home Hospice Care
BIRTH
Walter Allen Dodge 11/17 AnneRoane and Alex Dodge
Grandparents: Regina and Stephen Hennessy, Abby and Chris Dodge
FAMILY MEMBER DEATH
Harriet White Lassing 11/25 Mother of David Lassing, Grandmother of Anabela Lassing
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are dedicated to the Holy Elves who decorated our Sanctuary and campus in celebration of our Lord’s birth.
Advent Wreath
Advent candles help us keep watch for the coming of Jesus. Today, we relight the candle of hope and light the candle of peace, remembering that Jesus is our hope and peace.
8:45 | Peachtree's Fellows: Dorie Harrison, Carter Momsen-Hudson, Liz Tidey, Lillian York, Laura Miller PeachtreeChurch.com/ZacchaeusFellows
10:00 | Miranda and Marty Klein, Malcolm and MacNeil
11:15 | Flora and John Shevlin
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