CELEBR ATION OF WORSHIP
Peachtree is a community of Jesus followers inviting people to love God in heart, mind, soul, and strength.
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME Prelude Emmanuel arr. Andy Bayles Choral Introit 8:45, 10:00 Noel, Noel Michael Burkhardt Follow the Star Anne McNair/arr. William McNair Prayer of Adoration*
GIVE PR AISE TO GOD Hymn of Praise† Once in Royal David's City Lighting the Candles Placing the Bible
LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD 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. Offering Our Gifts For Unto Us a Child Is Born
Everlasting Father
Isaiah 9:1–7 (Pew Bible 1072) John 14:8–14 (Pew Bible 1675–1676) Jay Madden 8:45, 11:15 | Dave Peterson 10:00
GO IN GOD’S NAME Hymn of Response* What Child Is This? #159 Invitation and Benediction* Postlude
from Messiah | G. F. Handel
Lighting of the Advent Wreath Sacrament of Baptism
See pages 4–5
Congregational Response Away in a Manger #157 (v. 3) Life of the Congregation†
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. —Isaiah 9: 6 Congregational Response* Joy to the World #161 (v. 4)
Christmas Day Schedule —— 11:00 Sanctuary Service ——
* Those who are able, please stand. † Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.
If your young child needs attention during worship, live broadcasts of the service are available in the Williams Center and the Nursing Mothers and Infants Room off of the Williams Center.
LEADING WORSHIP
MILESTONES
8:45
HOSPITALS
Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life
Bob Larkin St. Joseph
10:00
Cari Ouderkirk Northside
Dave Peterson Interim Senior Pastor Vicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care
MEMBER DEATHS
11:15
Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Scott Tucker Interim Associate Pastor
Dal Hicks 12/2 Mother of Dale Hicks; Grandmother of Parker Hicks
LIGHTING THE CANDLES Megan Snipes, Charlotte Blackmon 8:45 Truman Hudson 11:15
PLACING THE BIBLE
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS Eugene Fallon 11/22 Father of Steve Fallon; Grandfather of Darby, Ellie & Grayson Fallon
Tim Gartland 8:45 Joe Ellis 10:00 Mike Elting 11:15
LEADING THE MUSIC The Chancel Choir The Peachtree Chamber Chorale The Cherub Choir Mary Hoffman Director of Music Andy Bayles Associate Director of Music & Worship Steven Wooddell Organist Jennifer Hanna Director of the Cherub Choir John Phillips Children's Music Accompanist Jessica Wu Violin Yinzi Kong Viola Guang Wang Cello Nathan Munson Soloist
ADVENT SUNDAY
Today is the third 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. Today, we relight the candles of hope and peace, and we light the third candle of Advent. This is the candle of joy. As the coming of Jesus, our Savior, draws nearer, our joy builds with our anticipation of his birth.
LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLES
Carole & Lee Hord; Robert and Daniel 8:45 Edie & Sandy Purdie 10:00 Rebecca & Madison Roberts; Hosford, Pryor, and Carolyn 11:15
SACR AMENT OF BAPTISM SANCTUARY 8:45
10:00
Chloe Anne Rescigno Daughter | Born 9/4/15 Parents Liesel & Rich Rescigno Siblings Nicholas (3) Grandparents Jim & Linda Carsten; Darla & Don Helms; Marilyn Helms; Fred Rescigno
Margaret MacNeil (MacNeil) Klein Daughter | Born 3/22/16 Parents Miranda & Marty Klein Siblings Malcolm (2) Grandparents LuAnne & Kim Dunn; Marcia Klein
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. —Proverbs 3:5–6
8:45
Nicholas James Rescigno Son | Born 4/2/13 Parents Liesel & Rich Rescigno Siblings Chloe (1) Grandparents Jim & Linda Carsten; Darla & Don Helms; Marilyn Helms; Fred Rescigno Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. —Proverbs 3:5–6
…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 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. —Philippians 1:6, 9–11
10:00
Melina Portilla Kassurova Daughter | Born 7/22/11 Parents Luba Kassurova & Juan Carlos Portilla Siblings Brayan (22), Dilan (18), Vivian (2) Grandparents Maria Guillermina Portilla Arellano & Eliel Gilberto Guerra Valderrama; Elena & Bogdan Kassurov Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. —Proverbs 3:5–6
8:45
Jack Benson Tate Son | Born 6/16/16 Parents Mallory & Brad Tate Siblings Nora (2) Grandparents Shelley & Jim Bronaugh; Lenore & Joel Tate Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. —Proverbs 3:5–6
10:00
Charlotte Grace Keating Daughter | Born 8/4/16 Parents Lauren & Adam Keating Siblings Ford (2) Grandparents Diane & Kevin Keating; Ann & Michael Leverette Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. —Romans 5:1–5
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Vivian Portilla Kassurova Daughter | Born 2/5/14 Parents Luba Kassurova & Juan Carlos Portilla Siblings Brayan (22), Dilan (18), Melina (5) Grandparents Maria Guillermina Portilla Arellano & Eliel Gilberto Guerra Valderrama; Elena & Bogdan Kassurov “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.” —Luke 10:27
10:00
Hayden Callie Vaughn Daughter | Born 1/20/16 Parents Margie & Matt Vaughn Grandparents Marilee & Bill Sharpe; Kathy & Tim Vaughn 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. —Matthew 5:14–16
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Graham Charles Flair Son | Born 7/27/13 Parents Jennifer & Chris Flair Siblings Haylee (1) Grandparents Connie & Carl Flair; Derrick Kazanjian; Susan & Gary Kazanjian
Barrett McCabe Phillips Son | Born 12/29/15 Parents Haley & Andrews Phillips Grandparents Jennie & Robert McCabe; Margaret & John O’Donnell; Cheryl & Jack Phillips My son, 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. —Proverbs 3:1–4
My son, 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. —Proverbs 3:1–4
SUMMIT 11:15
8:45
Haylee Helena Flair Daughter | Born 6/3/15 Parents Jennifer & Chris Flair Siblings Graham (3) Grandparents Connie & Carl Flair; Derrick Kazanjian; Susan & Gary Kazanjian
McKenna Grace Lee Daughter | Born 4/22/16 Parent Teresa Lee Grandparent Sandy Kay & the late Larry Kent Lee My [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. —Proverbs 3:1–4
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. —1 Corinthians 13:4–7 11:15 11:15
Elizabeth Clayton (Ellie) Miller Daughter | Born 6/15/16 Parents Katie & Doug Miller Siblings Katelyn (3) Grandparents LouAnne & Randy Connell; Susan & Dr. Gary Miller; Beth Sessoms Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. —Proverbs 3:5–6
Robert Boden (Bode) Rhino Son | Born 11/11/15 Parents Sarah & Randy Rhino Siblings Dallas (3) Grandparents Missy & Randy Rhino, Sr.; Patsy & Les Wharton 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. —Matthew 5:14–16
YOUNG FAMILIES SERVICE 10:00 am | Sanctuary
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. Sing your favorite carols and experience God’s story in a fresh way. Visit the nativity animals on the front lawn before or after the service.
COMMUNION SERVICE 12:00 pm | Kellett Chapel
Come and adore Him through instrumental music, the singing of familiar carols, and Christmas communion.
FAMILY CANDLELIGHT SERVICES 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm | Sanctuary
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.
TRADITIONAL CANDLELIGHT SERVICES 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm | Sanctuary
The majesty of music and the message of Jesus’ birth fill these candlelight services. The Chancel Choir, accompanied by orchestra, leads us in our celebration on this Holy Night.
A SUMMIT CHRISTMAS
8:00 pm, 11:00 pm | The Lodge Celebrate the season of Christmas with the singing of favorite Christmas carols and a unique candle lighting experience at Peachtree’s Summit Contemporary Worship venue.
Fill the SANCTUARY with CHRISTMAS LOVE
CHILDCARE Childcare for children birth–5 years is available through 9:00 pm.
PARKING Parking is available on campus and at our Peachtree Express Satellite locations.
PEACHTREE EXPRESS Buses available from 12:30–9:30 pm
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 peachtreechurch.org/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 next week's bulletin.
Make checks payable to Peachtree Presbyterian Church and mail along with this form to: Heather Oliver, 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 11.
Please do not place order in the collection plate. Please print legibly. IN MEMORY OF:
IN HONOR OF:
GIVEN BY:
SING WITH THE CHANCEL CHOIR ON CHRISTMAS EVE! Choose your service: 6:00 and/or 8:00 pm Rehearsal on Wednesday, December 21, 7:00–9:00 pm For more information, contact Mary Hoffman at 404-842-5814 or mhoffman@peachtreepres.org
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This afternoon at 4:00 pm, the Peachtree Youth Choir and Peachtree Youth Bells present a Christmas worship service of Lessons and Carols, a tradition going back hundreds of years. The concert takes place in Kellett Chapel and features student instrumentalists, singers, and readers.
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* Please fold and drop in the offering plate.
Come and express your appreciation for Terri and Dave Peterson at a reception honoring their service to Peachtree. Dave completes his service as Peachtree’s Interim Senior Pastor at the end of December. The reception will follow the 11:15 services.