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
Gloria
John Horman
Congregational Introit*
Angels from the Realms of Glory
#168
Prayer of Adoration*
Give Praise to God Hymn of Praise **
Angels We Have Heard on High
#158
Lighting of the Candles Placing the Bible Sacrament of Baptism (see pages 4–5) Congregational Response
Away in a Manger #157 (v. 1) 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. Life of the Congregation**
Offering Our Gifts
The Angel Gabriel
Go in God’s Name Hymn of Response*
arr. Robert A. M. Ross
The angel Gabriel from heaven came, His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame: “All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary,” Most highly favored lady! Gloria!
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear #160 Invitation and Benediction* Postlude*
“For known a blessed Mother thou shalt be; All generations laud and honor thee: Thy son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,” Most highly favored lady! Gloria! Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; “To me be as it pleaseth God!” she said. “My soul shall laud and magnify His holy name.” Most highly favored lady! Gloria! Of her Emmanuel, the Christ, was born, In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn; And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say: Most highly favored lady! Gloria! Hymn of Thanksgiving*
Joy to the World #161 (v. 4)
Listen to God’s Word
THE ANNUNCIATION: MARY Luke 1:26–38 (Pew Bible 1588) Vic Pentz 8:45, 10:00, 11:15
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
* 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 Mothers and Infants Room off of the Williams Center.
LEADING THE WORSHIP MILESTONES 8:45
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Nancy Matossian Minister to Families 10:00
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life
Mark Crumpler
Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation 11:15
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Mark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation
Vicki Harrington Franch
Births
Sadie Noelle Brandon 12/2 Crystal & Matthew Brandon Eleanor Braxton Coppedge 11/1 Rebecca & John Coppedge
Hospitals
Betty Hull Clearview Medical Center (Monroe, GA) Mugsy Kirchner Budd Terrace
Pastor for Pastoral Care
Ann Norvell St. Joseph
Leading the Music
Member Death
The Chancel Choir The Cherub Choir Mary Hoffman Director of Music Andy Bayles Assoc. Dir. of Music & Worship Kenneth Axelson Interim Organist Jennifer Hanna Cherub Choir Director Hanna Lee Cherub Choir Accompanist Diedre Agustin Harp Benito Thompson Violin Guang Wang Cello Paula Williams Percussion Shar Wilson Soloist
Lighting the Candles
George Wray, Cater Lawson 8:45 Caroline & Grayson Stratton 10:00 Adair & Amelia Smith 11:15
Placing the Bible Teresa Cross 8:45 Roy Dickson 10:00 Ed Easterlin 11:15
Charlie Flowers 12/7 Husband of Sharon Flowers
Family Member Death Edna Hill Stewart 12/5 Mother of Barbara Chastain
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 Nancy & Bill Davies, Ben and Nate 8:45 Tom & Karen Chapman 10:00 Patty & Shaler Alias and Hendee Hayes 11:15
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Sanctuary 8:45
Nolan James Reilly Son | Born 10/28/14 Parents Brendan & Christine Reilly Grandparents Ron & JoAnn Berna; Ann Reilly (deceased); Eugene & Nonie Reilly …give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. —1 Thessalonians 5:18
10:00
Sadie Cole Chappell Daughter | Born 7/10/14 Parents Bill & Millay Chappell Siblings Finley (6) Grandparents Mr. & Mrs. W. Bates Chappell; Mr. & Mrs. Chesley K. Wood I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. —1 Samuel 1:27
10:00
Britton Davis Prevost Daughter | Born 6/25/14 Parents Benjamin & Britt Prevost Siblings Julia (7); Anna Webb (4) Grandparents Jon & Mary Jane Kline; George Caswell & Sallye Webb 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
10:00
Miles Maxwell Tyler Son | Born 5/11/14 Parents Kenny & Libby Tyler Grandparents Mike & Cathy Fowler; Randy & Jule Tyler 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
10:00
Robert Malcolm (Malcolm) Klein Son | Born 4/11/14 Parents Marty & Miranda Klein Grandparents Kim & LuAnne Dunn; Marcia Klein …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
11:15
Austin Peter Chang Son | Born 4/2/14 Parents Andrew & Aileen Chang Siblings Adelyn (3) Grandparents CS & Inja Chang; Uwe & Sharon Reischl Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. —Psalm 1:1–3
11:15
Avery Elizabeth Holden Daughter | Born 8/3/13 Parents Colin & Jordan Holden Siblings Carter (4); Parker (3) Grandparents Patricia Scott; Albert & Marsha Scott, Jr. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. — Romans 12:15–18
Summit 8:45
Margaret Claire (Maggie) Brown Daughter | Born 7/12/14 Parents Justin & Kelley Brown Siblings Caroline (5 mos.) Grandparents Pat & Brenda Brown; Tim & Beth Sheehan 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
8:45 11:15
Indianna McAllen (Indie) Joye Daughter | Born 4/17/2014 Parents Mac & Jeanie Joye Siblings Charlie (2) Grandparents Larry & Lisa Gonzalez; Charlie & Jean Wingo; Chuck & Pat Joye 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
Caroline Grace Brown Daughter | Born 7/12/14 Parents Justin & Kelley Brown Siblings Maggie (5 mos.) Grandparents Pat & Brenda Brown; Tim & Beth Sheehan 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 1:9–11
8:45 11:15
Robert Duke (Duke) Rozen Son | Born 7/7/14 Parents Adam & Brook Rozen Grandparents Johnny McKone; Sara Jane McKone; Roger & Cindy Rozen “I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD.” And he worshiped the LORD there. — 1 Samuel 27–28
Ronan Edward Cross Son | Born 6/15/14 Parents Nick & Brenna Cross Siblings Caius (2); Tatum (1) Grandparents Lane & Mary Cross; Edward & Jonalyn O’Connor …give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. —1 Thessalonians 5:18
11:15
Elizabeth Patton (Betsy) Thrasher Daughter | Born 7/11/14 Parents Michael & Mary Beth Thrasher Siblings Mary Charles (2) Grandparents Bill & Mary Patton; Ken & Cathy Thrasher So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. —Colossians 2:6–7
Young Families Service
Family Candlelight Service
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.
See the little town of Bethlehem come alive. Sing familiar carols. 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
Communion Service
12:00 pm | Kellett Chapel Come and adore Him through instrumental music, the singing of familiar carols, and Christmas communion. Mark Crumpler preaches.
A Summit Christmas 12:00 pm | The Lodge
2:00 pm, 4:00 pm | Sanctuary
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.
Celebrate the story of Christmas with favorite carols, a message from Marnie Crumpler, and a special candle lighting experience in the casual urban oasis of the Summit.
Childcare
Parking
Childcare for children birth – 5 years is available for all services.
Parking is available on campus and at our Peachtree Express Satellite locations.
Peachtree Express Shuttle CATES CENTER LOT
POWERS FERRY SQUARE LOT
Located on E. Andrews between Roswell Road and West Paces Ferry, 3:00 – 7:15 pm
Located at Powers Ferry and Roswell Road, 1/4 mile north of church, 3:00 – 7:15 pm
Sing with the Chancel Choir on Christmas Eve! 6:00, 8:00, 10:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Services | Rehearsal on Monday, December 22, 6:30 – 8:30 pm For more information, contact Heather Ellison at 404-842-5846 or heathere@peachtreepres.org
Fill the SANCTUARY with CHRISTMAS LOVE Strike the Harp: A Christmas Festival Concert Tonight | 6:00 pm | Sanctuary
Join the Peachtree Music Ministry for a spectacular concert featuring voices, organ, bells, piano, harp, strings, horns, and the drumline from Pope High School. Childcare is available for children ages 6 and under.
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 peachtree-church.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. Today is the last day to make your poinsettia order.
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 can be dropped off in the box located at the Williams Center. Today is the last day to do so.
Please do not place order in the collection plate. IN MEMORY OF:
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Nicholas Bowden & Friends Christmas Concert
December 21 | 6:00 pm | Sanctuary Celebrate Christmas with what the AJC calls a “cherished Atlanta tradition,” featuring over 100 singers, full orchestra, and some of the city’s outstanding musicians. Concert is free to the public. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Bill Maness Scholarship Foundation. Childcare is available for children ages 6 and under.
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