DECEMBER
M A T T H E W
19,
2021
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Order of Worship
8:45 10:00
Prelude Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light Welcome and Prayer of Adoration Once in Royal David’s City Sacrament of Baptism Away in a Manger Life of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Father, Our Hearts We Lift
Where? Matthew 2:1-12 Dr. Richard Kannwischer | Senior Pastor O Little Town of Bethlehem Invitation and Benediction Postlude
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.
Order of Worship
11:15
Call to Worship O Come All Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be) Sacrament of Baptism Christmas Carol Medley All Creatures of Our God and King Pastoral Prayer
Where? Matthew 2:1-12 Dr. Richard Kannwischer | Senior Pastor Wait for the Lord Angels We Have Heard on High Life of the Congregation Invitation and Benediction
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Baptisms
8:45
James Taylor | Son | Born: September 3, 2020
Parents: Lindsey and Bennett Albertson Siblings: Harper Grace: age 3 Grandparents: Manya and James Albertson; Pam and John Kuyk PHILIPPIANS 1:9-11
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.
John (John Thomas) Thomas | Son | Born: February 13, 2020
Parents: Wesley and Matt Edmonds Siblings: Luke: age 4.5 Grandparents: Shelley and David Edmonds; Reid Ann and Buzzy Stephens PHILIPPIANS 1:9-11
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.
Jake (Archie) Archibald | Son | Born: November 16, 2021
Parents: Alex and Jake Hirst Siblings: Wills: age 5; Wyatt: age 3; Teddy: age 2 Grandparents: Craig Hutchens; Jeanine Hutchens; Rebecca and Martin Orzabal 1 TIMOTHY 4:12
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
William (Bates) Bates | Son | Born: May 26, 2021
Parents: Meredith and John McWhirter Grandparents: Rosemary and Jeb Bates; Rae and Tom McWhirter PSALM 139:14-16
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
Baptisms
10:00
Elizabeth (Eliza) Reese | Daughter | Born: December 21, 2020
Parents: Hilary and Eric Hills Siblings: Harrison: age 2 Grandparents: Jennifer Carney; Lisa and Jim Hills; Cheryl and John McArthur; Elizabeth McArthur JOHN 8:12
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Reagan Lively | Daughter | Born: June 17, 2021
Parents: Lynne and Chase Roberts Grandparents: Nancy and the late John Lively; Dawn and Scott Roberts NUMBERS 6:24-26
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
Mary (Charlotte) Charlotte | Daughter | Born: March 17, 2021 Parents: Abbie and Ben Shaw Siblings: Will: age 2 Grandparents: Susan and Randy Dunster; Ellen and Bruce Shaw LUKE 10:27
“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
Birdie Emerson | Daughter | Born: July 8, 2021 Parents: Jennifer and Taylor Winn Grandparents: Gloria and Mike Hall; Ricky Winn MATTHEW 5:14-16
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Baptisms
11:15
Elizabeth (Hart) Hartwell | Daughter | Born: April 19, 2021 Parents: Heather and Patrick Arnold Siblings: Anna Locke: age 4; Margaret Clarke: age 3 Grandparents: Chris and Scott Arnold; Jennie and Steve Braasch PROVERBS 3:1-4
My son (daughter), do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
James Mason | Son | Born: August 20, 2020 Parents: Christy and Jim Beddingfield Grandparents: Libby and Jim Beddingfield; Kathy and David Ellis JEREMIAH 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.”
Charlotte Ann | Daughter | Born: May 20, 2021 Parents: Katie and Jason Grey Grandparents: Patricia and Gil Grey; Adele and Norm Ham; Debra Ham EPHESIANS 5:1-2
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Dahlia Marie | Daughter | Born: December 29, 2020 Parents: Kristin and Cody Johnston Siblings: Sawyer: age 5; Teddy: age 3 Grandparents: Jil Elzey; Sandy and Hank Hall; Bruce Johnston; Ed Mathias JEREMIAH 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.”
Wilson Page | Son | Born: October 14, 2020 Parents: Pearson and Christopher McShane Grandparents: Lisa and John Mathews; Mike McShane; Dianna Raines MATTHEW 5:14-16
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
In-Person Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Registration is available for the following services December 22 | 7:00pm December 23 | 5:00pm | 7:00pm December 24 | 7:00pm The majesty of the Advent season is captured in music, message, and the beauty of sharing the light of Christ with candles as we sing our favorite Christmas hymns. Nursery is available for all services.
Peachtree Online Christmas Eve Service December 24 | 5:00pm | PeachtreeChurch.com/Christmas If you cannot attend one of our in-person services, you are invited to experience the beauty of our candlelight service online. Participate with us and have your candles ready as we sing Silent Night and other Christmas favorites. PeachtreeChurch.com/Watch
Registration required for in-person services
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QUEST
Exploring God’s Story Together Beginning January 9, we will embark on a year-long sermon series in which we will read the Bible together. During our Christmas Eve services, we will be giving away copies of the Quest Study Bible as a gift to use on this journey. Stay tuned for more information on this exciting opportunity to grow in faith with your church community.
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ALPHA PEACHTREE Wednesdays, January 26–March 23 6:30pm–8:00pm | Lodge | Room 4108
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Poinsettias in memory of
James W. Allred, Sr.
Peter K. Daniel
Jeffrey Haish
Lori Lynn Andersen
Ginger Cook Daniels
Thomas Haish
Howard and Muriel Ashworth
Harold A. Deal, Jr.
Lisa Ashworth
Martha H. Deal
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert L. Harris, Sr.
Nathan and Eleanor Bachelder
Coyne Drew Demaray
James Bennett Ken Beacham R.S. Beacham LTC Paul and Odette Blumensaadt Charles Kelley Bogle Estelle Bogle Vicki Bond Cynthia Borem Jim Borem Spencer Watson Bowles Myrtle Breeden Mary Lewis Bryant Don and Bertha Buffington Mr. Louis F. Bunte Mrs. Rachel J. Bunte William F. Burke Mr. and Mrs. Ken Byers, Sr. Dorothy Card Susan and Joe Chapman Tom Cole Evalyn Knox Cooper Elizabeth Coppedge LeRoy Cotter Marjorie Cotter Mary Caroline Cowden Betty and Jim Crawford Gwen Cross
Patricia Coyne Demaray William Richard Demaray Charles and Lois Deriso Lewis W. Dickey, Sr. Charles E. Dilkes Rev. Randy Driggers Mrs. Norma Eller Cromwell Evans Donald D. Evans Katharine Cameron Evans Mr. Walter Fellows Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fossum Mrs. Lucille H. Friese Mrs. Mabel M. Friese Mr. Richard G. Friese Mr. Robert M. Friese W. Keith Gaeddert Mr. and Mrs. AB Goddard Katherine Gooding A. J. Gordon Peggy Gordon Joanne Grady Melissa Grady Duncan S. Gray, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Frank Grundeis Jean Guest Martha James Hagood James Harris
Patricia Helfer (Gooding) Mr. and Mrs. R. Earl Howard Thomas Owens Hutchinson Mrs. Ruth M. Ike Arthur Johnston Shelley Johnston Dr. Iverson W. Joines Mary M. Joines Retta S. Kern Jim Kincaid, Jr. Vida Kolze Bill and Louise Lewis John Lubniewski Clarence J. MacDonald Jacqueline A. MacDonald Gordon M. MacGregor Mary B. MacGregor Judge Tom and Angie Marshall Mr. and Mrs. John W. Martin Denny McClelland Luanne McClelland Andrew P. McCullough Mr. Albert McGhee Mrs. Elizabeth McGhee Mrs. Alice DePass Miller Mrs. Evelyn Billingsley Morris Alex Mullen Tommie and Francis Murphy Irene Murray
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Mutz
Mr. J. Harold Shepherd
Woo and Bill Thomason
John Rea Myer
Mr. James H. Shepherd, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. JR Tucker
Mr. Alan Neal
Sara (Sally) McArthur Shigley
Mr. and Mrs. John Turinsky
Helen Nemesnyik
Mrs. Clarice S. Shipp
Dr. Henry F. Warden, Jr.
John C. Nemesnyik
Bob Smith
Bruce Nestlehutt
Mr. C. Elmer Smith
Mrs. Henry F. (Sally) Warden, Jr.
Horace Nichols
Daisy Anderson Smith
Noah Patrick Noble
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Smith, II (Sally)
Betty and Randy Nord E. Earl Patton, Jr. Jack Payne Mr. A. Ward Peacock, Sr. Mrs. Barbara White Peacock Robert D. Peel Mrs. Barbara Senft Peterson Mr. John Beverly Peterson, Sr. Arlie O. Pritchard, Jr. Mrs. Nell S. Pritchett Fred and Louise Ratchford Hope Nicole Ray Marian Riggs Mr. and Mrs. Curt Scheible Dolores Schubert Dr. Melvin Schubert Edward Seikus Henry W. Sharp Rebekah J. Sharp Ms. Dana J. Shepherd
Antonia Theresa Watkins Philip A. Watkins Brad Weathersby
H.W. Smith
Roy Weathersby
Julius B. Smith
Shirley Weathersby
Rita Smith
Alex White
William Robert (Bob) Smith
John B. White, Jr.
William Robert (Bobby) Smith
Tom and Norma White
Mr. and Mrs. Glade Staflin
Anne Carden Wilbanks
Jim Stallings
James L. Wilbanks, Jr.
Max Stanton
Craig T. Williams
Lawrence V. Starkey
Jean C. Willingham
Mary Gladys Kincaid Stephenson
Mrs. Annie C. Wilson
Mrs. Polly DePass Stephenson Mr. Robert M. Stephenson Mr. John P. Stevens, Jr. Barbara Tash Keith Tash Robert Tash Mrs. Eva S. Taylor Alfred Perry Teegarden
Madera Wilson Mr. Hayden Mugler Wood Ann R. Wotton Grigsby H. Wotton George W. Wray, Jr. Ed and Hatsy Young William D. Young, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zazworsky
Mabel Webb Teegarden
IN HONOR OF Amy Anderson
Katlin Buck
Sally and Bill Cowan
Martha Bell
Mrs. Margaret Chappell
Caroline “Biscuit” Cowden
Bryan Benitez
Celeste Cody
Celie P. Cuttino
Frances Bogle
Eleanor Coppedge
Mr. and Mrs. Judson Cuttino
Samuel Charles Brody
Evie Coppedge
Quinn H. Cuttino
Wil Brown
Frances Coppedge
Lynn Dawson
Nancy Jane Dawson
Thomas Mott
Unconditional Love
Heather Ellison
Pam Mullen
Sandra and Richard Ward
Hal and Vicki Franch
Stephen Newby
Ann White
Vicki Franch’s Bible Study
Ginny Nickles
Brandy Womack
Patty and Bob Fryer
Kelli O’Flaherty
Cheryl Womack
Barry Gaeddert
Heather Oliver
Steven Wooddell
Malcolm Gailey
Elliott Peace
Anne Carson Wray
Annie Glass
Will Peace
Maryann Yeargin
Meriwether Glass
Peachtree Business Office
Brandon H. Young
Robert Glass
Peachtree Communications and Video Production Team
Mr. and Mrs. E. Howard Young
Peachtree Hospitality Team
Hailey J. Young
Peachtree IT Department
S. Talbot Young, Jr.
Peachtree Missions Ministry
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Young
Deborah Dawson Goodman Shannon Wood Hagood Heritage / Agape Sunday School Class Charles Hodnett
Peachtree Music Ministry
Mary Hoffman
Peachtree Musicians
Aida Virgina Horton
Peachtree Sexton Team
Cody and Roz Jensen
Peachtree Staff
Don and Mary Jordan
Peachtree Student Ministry
Alison Womack Jowers
Shawn Reilly
McKamie Jowers
Chuck and Lib Roberts
Rich and Kelly Kannwischer
Mr. and Mrs. Josh Siegel
Tom and Lee Kent
Marsha Sims
Jay and Rebecca Madden
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith
Kaye Manross
Kathryn Ann Smith
Ray and Cate McConnell
Mr. Robert Smith, III
Alden McDonald
Quan Stallings
Eloise McDonald
Carson Staples
Hudson McDonald
Jack Staples
Lyle Cheves Meeks
Liz Tash
Rodney and Kathy Milligan
Mrs. Lynette Tate
Lauren Womack Milmine
Mr. Stephen Tate
Beth and Terry Moore
Deanne Townsend
Michael Moore
The Trinity
Maddox Morgan
Rev. and Mrs. Scott Tucker
Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan
Alison Turner
William D. Young, III Mr. and Mrs. William D. Young, Jr. Suzanne Zoller-Brinson
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
Family Member Deaths
Eddie Laws | St. Joseph
Victor Winston | 12/5 Brother of Thomas Winston
Member Deaths
Judi North | 12/9 Bobby Smith | 12/12 Gerrit Hagman | 12/13
Les Thompson | 12/7 Father of Todd Thompson Bobby Smith | 12/12 Husband of Teresa Smith, Father of Jennifer Dempsey, Grandfather of Lawton, Quinn and Jack Dempsey Gerrit Hagman | 12/13 Father of Melissa Hellem, Grandfather of Chad, Anna Marie and Bailey Hellem
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of
Spencer Watson Bowles by his adoring parents, Marie and Chris
D E C E M B E R 2 6 S C H E D UU LE LE On Sunday, December 26 we will have one in-person worship service at 10am. We hope you can join us in-person, but if not, join us at 11am for Peachtree Online at PeachtreeChurch.com/Watch.
Advent Wreath -dvent Wreath Advent candles help us keep watch for the coming of Jesus. Today, we light the candle of love, signifying God’s love for us in sending His Son to earth. 8:45 | Wendy and Bill Eavenson 10:00 | Ashlea and Nicholas Neal, North and Hope 11:15 | Nancy and Rick Barnes, Diane and Eric Barnes
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