8:30 | 9:45
Prelude
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed Welcome and Advent Liturgy
Once in Royal David’s City Apostles' Creed (8:30am only)
Angels from the Realms of Glory (8:30am only)
Life of the Congregation *
In the Bleak Midwinter *
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
E’en So Lord Jesus, Quickly Come
THE KING IS HERE
FREEDOM IS HERE | ISAIAH 42
DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER
SENIOR PASTOR
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
* For 9:45 service only
11:15
Raise a Hallelujah
In Christ Alone
Welcome and Advent Liturgy
Life of the Congregation
Pastoral Prayer
King of Kings
THE KING IS HERE
FREEDOM IS HERE | ISAIAH 42
DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER
SENIOR PASTOR
Forever
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.
DECEMBER 1
The Shepherd King
Isaiah 40
DECEMBER 8
The Servant King
Isaiah 42
DECEMBER 15
The Suffering King
Isaiah 53
DECEMBER 22
The Spirit King
Isaiah 61
FREEDOM IS NOT SELF-RULE BUT SERVICE TO A GREATER PURPOSE.
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Mark 10:45
BECAUSE HE CAME TO SERVE, WE ARE
1. Free to enjoy
“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight;” Isaiah 42:1
“I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. Isaiah 42:6
2. Free to be gentle
A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. Isaiah 42:3
3. Free to breathe
This is what God the Lord says— the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out, who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it. Isaiah 42:5
4. Free to bring light
“I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.” Isaiah 42:6b–7
December 22 | 5pm
December 23 | 7pm
December 24 | 1pm | 3pm (at capacity) 5pm (at capacity) | 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 1pm, 3pm and 5pm services on December 24.
AN IRISH CHRISTMAS
with Keith & Kristyn Getty
Today | 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: Today | 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
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.
PEACHTREE EXPRESS IS BACK
Through the Advent Season
Each Sunday, the shuttle will pick up congregants at Powers Ferry Square and drop them off in front of Family Commons. After the service, the shuttle will take them back to Powers Ferry Square. The shuttle will run from 8:15am-12:30pm.
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.
Our Summer Internship is for college and seminary students who are pursuing God's calling in their lives and discerning if serving the church is where God is directing their futures. The program is framed around three values: knowing, being, and doing. These stand for what you will learn, how your faith will be formed, and what you will practically experience. All three are vitally important to the holistic maturation of emerging leaders.
2025 Dates May 18-July 27
Apply today at PeachtreeChurch.com/SummerInterns. The application closes January 10.
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
Elijah William (Eli) Rogers | 11/23
Lauren and Will Rogers
Grandparents: Mary and Stephen Rogers; Tammy and Tommy Herrington
Amelia Rose Barnes | 12/3
Diane and Eric Barnes
Grandparents: Nancy and Rick Barnes
HOSPITALS
Richard Burge | Briarwood Rehab
Yolanda Jones | North Fulton Hospital
Dick Kimball | Home Hospice Care
Bob Marsh | Piedmont (No Visitors)
MEMBER DEATH
Jimmy Shuman | 12/1
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS
Edwin Wells | 11/30
Father of Scott Wells, Grandfather of Sydney & Molly Wells
Jimmy Shuman | 12/1
Husband of Frances Shuman, Father of Gina Marshall
Advent candles help us keep watch for the coming of Jesus. The second Advent candle, which we light this morning reminds us of the peace promised by the Old Testament prophets.
8:30 | James and Frances Travis; David 9:45 | John and Katherine Patrick; Jack 11:15 | John and Anna Patton; Julia and John
