CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
Peachtree is a community of Jesus followers inviting people to follow God in heart, mind, and strength.
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME Prelude
Choral Introit 8:45, 10:00 | The Cherub Choir Star of Wonder Mark Patterson Star of Wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright; Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light! Lead us to the child in the manger, We will bring our gifts to him.
Offering Our Gifts This Christmastide Donald Fraser Green and silver, red and gold, And a story born of old. Truth and love and hope abide, This Christmastide. This Christmastide. Holly, ivy, mistletoe, And the gently falling snow. Truth and love and hope abide, This Christmastide. This Christmastide.
LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
IMMENSE INVISIBLES Luke 2:8 –15 (Pew Bible 1591) Mark Crumpler 8:45, 10:00, 11:15
GO IN GOD’S NAME
Hymn of Response* What Child Is This #159 Invitation and Benediction* Postlude
Congregational Introit* Angels from the Realms of Glory #168 (v. 1) Prayer of Adoration*
From a simple ox’s stall Came the greatest gift of all. Truth and love and hope abide, This Christmastide. This Christmastide.
GIVE PRAISE TO GOD
Children sing of hope and joy At the birth of one small boy. Truth and love and hope abide, This Christmastide. This Christmastide.
Lighting of the Candles/Placing the Bibles
Let the bells ring loud and clear, Ring out now for all to hear. Truth and love and hope abide, This Christmastide. This Christmastide.
Hymn of Praise** God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen #166
Sacrament of Baptism See pages 4 – 5 Congregational Response Away in a Manger #157 (v. 3) Life of the Congregation** 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.
Trumpets sound and voices raise In an endless stream of praise. Truth and love and hope abide, This Christmastide. This Christmastide. Green and silver, red and gold And a story born of old: Peace and love and hope abide, This Christmastide. This Christmastide.
Hymn of Thanksgiving* Joy to the World #161 (v. 4) The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in Loving Memory of: Lillis Bryan by her daughter, Peggy Bryan Newfield
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Those who are able, please stand. Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.
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If your young child needs attention during worship, live broadcasts of the service are available in the Williams Center and the Family Room off of the Williams Center.
LEADING WORSHIP 8:45
Mark Crumpler
MILESTONES HOSPITALS
Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation
Nancy Barry St. Joseph
Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Mary Hoffman Director of Music
Fred Cox Home Hospice Care
10:00
Mark Crumpler
Margie Glover Home Hospice Care
Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Mary Hoffman Director of Music
Amelia Holley Cohen’s Children’s Hospital (Hyde Park, NY)
11:15
June Mindrup Home Hospice Care
Mark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation
Vicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Mary Hoffman Director of Music
LIGHTING THE CANDLES
Caroline & Graysen Stratton 8:45 Will & John Eidbo 10:00 Adair & Amelia Smith 11:15
PLACING THE BIBLE Joe King 8:45 Beth Stephens 10:00 Michelle Tart 11:15
Ned Stiemke St. Joseph
MEMBER DEATHS
Henry Farmer 12/5 Husband of Dorothy Farmer
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS Agnes Goodman 12/5 Mother of Michael Lamberth Lorene C. Smith 11/25 Mother of Sonja Sellers Larry Starkey 12/5 Husband of Nancy Matthews-Starkey
The Peachtree Music Ministry invites you to join us for a spectacular celebration of voices, organ, bells, piano, and orchestra to ring in the season of Christmas. Featuring special guests from the Atlanta Symphony, you are in for a delightful evening of sparkling Christmas joy! After the concert, be our guests for a “Homemade Sweets and Treats” reception hosted by our own Presbyterian Women in the Williams Center. The concert is free and open to the public; nursery is available for children 4 and under. peachtreechurch.org/pops
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. We begin in darkness, lighting a candle each Sunday until Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve we light the Christ candle, celebrating the birth of Jesus, the Light of the World.
LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLES
Anne & Glenn Infinger 8:45 Brittany & Robert Harrell, Madison & Mackenzie 10:00 Mindy & Brent Register, Alexandria 11:15
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM SANCTUARY 8:45
10:00
Finley Grace Counts Daughter | Born 4/15/15 Parents Alexandra “Alie” & Nathaniel Counts Grandparents April & Richard Boyd; Grace & Robert Counts; Wes Lawson Great Grandmother Janice Pounders
Barnes Edward Biter Son | Born 8/13/15 Parents Jessica & Matt Biter Siblings Bradley Kate (3) Grandparents Debbie & Lynn Biter; Valerie Miesse Smith
And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” — Acts 2:38 –39
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. — 1 Timothy 6:11–12
10:00
8:45
Katie Belle Malmanger Daughter | Born 6/21/15 Parents Robin & Neal Malmanger Grandparents Jerry Malmanger; Theresa & Doug Olson; Ronda & William Swords So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. — Isaiah 41:10
10:00
Eleanor Louise Ridgway Daughter | Born 6/4/15 Parents Jessica & William Ridgway Siblings June (4); Elliott (2) Grandparents Becky & Vic Pentz; Peggy & Bob Ridgway The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exalt over you with loud singing. — Zephaniah 3:17
Harriet Lillian Crain Daughter | Born 6/25/15 Parents Kari & Tyler Crain Siblings Oliver (5); Evelyn (2) Grandparents Lorraine & Robert Bogison; Wrenda & Ken Crain Let all that you do be done in love. —1 Corinthians 16:14
10:00
Anice Elizabeth McArthur Daughter | Born 3/4/15 Parents Susan & Alex McArthur Grandparents John McArthur; Liz McArthur; Ellen & Joe O’Weger Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. — Romans 12:11–13
10:00
11:15
Henry Dixon Whitehurst Son | Born 3/6/15 Parents Linda & Robert Whitehurst Siblings Ethan Mullen (14); James Mullen (14) Grandparents Patricia & the late Dixon Merrill; Joan & Robert Whitehurst
Emmett Addison Miller Son | Born 3/11/15 Parents Anna & Chris Miller Grandparents Jane & Ed Miller; Ruthann & Rick Sargent
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, selfcontrol; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. — 2 Peter 1:5 –7
11:15
Zsalina Belen Atkins Daughter | Born 8/4/14 Parents Lori & Chad Atkins Siblings Antonia Theresa Watkins (1998–2003); Nicholas Atkins (15) Grandparents Anne & Philip Watkins; Marilyn & William Ray Atkins 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
11:15
John Philip Linsky Son | Born 5/28/15 Parents Lindsay & John Linsky Siblings McKenna Corene (3) Grandparents Martha & Richard Grimm; Linda & Jack Linsky; Joanne & Angelo Zanta Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable— if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. — Philippians 4:8
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. — Colossians 3:17
SUMMIT 8:45
Lucy Katherine Morris Daughter | Born 7/16/15 Parents Lindsey & Seth Morris Grandparents Mattelyn & Alan Morris; Elaine & Virgil Ursrey Great Grandmother Crissie Enzor 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
11:15
Reese Jillian Linenger Daughter | Born 4/22/15 Parents Jessica & Danny Linenger Siblings Levi (2) Grandparents Debbie & Greg Linenger; Kristi & Joel Stallo 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
Young Families Service
Family Candlelight Services
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.
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.
10:00 am | Sanctuary
2:00 pm, 4:00 pm | Sanctuary
Communion Service
12:00 pm | Kellett Chapel Come and adore Him through instrumental music, the singing of familiar carols, and Christmas communion.
A Summit Christmas 12:00 pm | The Lodge
Celebrate the story of Christmas with favorite carols and a special candle lighting experience in the casual urban oasis of the Summit.
Traditional Candlelight Services
6:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 10:00 pm | Sanctuary The majesty of music and the message of Jesus’ birth fill these candlelight services. The Chancel Choir, accompanied by a brass ensemble, leads us in our celebration on this Holy Night. Vic Pentz’s inspiring meditation is followed by candle lighting as we worship the baby Jesus, the Light of the World.
Childcare Childcare for children birth – 5 years is available for all services.
Parking Parking is available on campus and at our Peachtree Express Satellite locations.
Peachtree Express Shuttle CATES CENTER LOT
Located on E. Andrews between Roswell Road and West Paces Ferry, 3:00 – 7:15 pm
POWERS FERRY SQUARE LOT Located at Powers Ferry and Roswell Road, 1/4 mile north of church, 3:00 – 7:15 pm
Fill the SANCTUARY with CHRISTMAS LOVE 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/news/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 the December 21 bulletin.
Make checks payable to Peachtree Presbyterian Church and mail along with this form to: Kristy Blackmon, Hospitality Coordinator Peachtree Presbyterian Church 3434 Roswell Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30305 Forms and checks should be dropped off in the box located at the Williams Center today.
Please do not place order in the collection plate. IN MEMORY OF:
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Sing with the Chancel Choir on Christmas Eve! PHONE NUMBER:
Choose your service: 6:00, 8:00 and/or 10:00pm Rehearsal on Monday, December 21, 6:30 – 8:30 pm For more information, contact Mary Hoffman at 404-842-5814 or mhoffman@peachtreepres.org
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Start 2016 off right. Peachtree’s Read the Book daily email plan sends a few chapters a day to your inbox to help you read the Bible in a year. peachtreechurch.org/readthebook
Tours of Peachtree will be given today following each worship service. Please meet in the Williams Center by the piano at the close of each service. peachtreechurch.org/tours