Dec 15 Bulletin

DECEMBER 15, 2019

JOHN 8:53–58

8:45 | 10:00 GATHERING AS GOD’S PEOPLE Prelude: Once in Royal David’s City Peachtree Youth Bells No Room Welcome & Prayer of Adoration God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Sacrament of Baptism See pages 12–13 Away in a Manger* Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Next Steps All Bells in Paradise Joy to the World

LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD

EVERLASTING FATHER John 8:53 – 58 (pew Bible 1664) Dr. Richard Kannwischer, Senior Pastor

RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE The First Nowell Invitation & Benediction Postlude

Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.

* In the 8:45 & 11:15 services, children are invited to come forward and be escorted to their classrooms.

11:15 GATHERING AS GOD’S PEOPLE Joy to the World Messianic Prophecy: Isaiah 61:10 –11 King of Kings Baptism* See page 13 Pastoral Prayer What Child Is This?

LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD

EVERLASTING FATHER John 8:53 – 58 (pew Bible 1664) Dr. Richard Kannwischer, Senior Pastor

RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE The First Noel Invitation & Benediction

Check out our “Peachtree 11:15” playlist on Spotify: PeachtreeChurch.com/Playlist

If your young child needs attention during worship, live broadcasts of each service are available in the Williams Center and the Nursing Mothers & Infants Room off the Williams Center.

WE D N E S DAY, D E C E M B E R 1 8 Candlelight Traveler’s Service | 7:00 pm | Sanctuary If you are traveling on or before Christmas Eve, but still want to experience the beauty of Peachtree’s traditional candlelight services, this is your opportunity.

Bring the family and experience the same beautiful music and inspiration of our traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight service.

M O N DAY, D E C E M B E R 2 3 Family Christmas Pageant | 5:00 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.

T U E S DAY, D E C E M B E R 2 4 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.

Traditional Candlelight Services 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 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.

On Christmas Eve, nursery for children birth–3 years is available through 9:00 pm.

C H R I S T M A S AT PE AC H T R E E T E L E V I S I O N S PE C I A L Tuesday, December 24 | CBS46 | 11:30 pm

PE ACHTREECHURCH .COM/CHRISTMA S

JUSTICE FAIR TRADE MARKETPLACE TODAY Fellowship Hall 9:00 am — 1:00 pm All funds go to support mission partners and students.

PeachtreeChurch.com/JusticeMarketplace

Join us beginning January 5 for our sermon series based on C. S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia. Each week, Dr. Richard Kannwischer will bring a message of challenge and encouragement from one of the seven books in this compelling collection of fantasy novels with theological Christian themes.

Tom Key at Peachtree

Each week during the Further Up and Further In series, Peachtree will host acclaimed Atlanta actor, director, and playwright, Tom Key. Mr. Key will participate in our Sunday worship each week, delivering a dramatic reading from The Chronicles of Narnia series of novels.

Family Movie Night featuring

Sermon Series Schedule January 5

Deep Magic Ezekiel 37:1–10

January 12

You’re Bigger 2 Corinthians 4:1–18

January 19

The Cure Had Begun Romans 6:1–14

January 26 Remember the Signs Deuteronomy 8:1–16 February 2

Sunday, January 12 | 4:30 pm Join us for this family movie classic. Hot dogs, popcorn, soft drinks, and candy will be served.

Please register to attend at PeachtreeChurch.com/MovieNight

Visit

PeachtreeChurch.com/NarniaSeries

for the schedule of sermons and correlating books as well as other opportunities and resources to engage this literary masterpiece.

What it Means to be King 1 Kings 19:1–13

February 9 Narnia Awake Genesis 1:1–2:3 February 5

Chapter One of the Great Story Revelation 21:1–7, 21:22–22:5

Christmas Eve P A R K I N G

Parking is available on campus in the main parking lot, the Dogwood Parking Deck, the Magnolia Lot, and at our Peachtree Express locations.

PE ACHTR E E E X PR E S S Our Peachtree Express shuttle provides bus service from two satellite parking facilities. Buses run on Christmas Eve from 1:30–7:30 pm.

Cates Center

Located at 110 East Andrews Dr. between West Paces Ferry Rd. and Roswell Rd.

Powers Ferry Square

Located half mile north of the church on the west side of Roswell Road.

HELP US GREET GUESTS DURING THE ADVENT SEASON With the thousands of guests who will worship with us at Peachtree for the Advent Season, we invite YOU to serve through our Hospitality Ministry as a greeter. Join us as we join Christ daily in the restoration of all things.

Sign up at: PeachtreeChurch.com/Hospitality

Sundays, Feb 9–Mar 22 9:45 –11:00 am Room 2315 an introduction to marriage

If you’ve been married for less than two years, this interactive and engaging opportunity is for you. Join other couples as we explore key areas for building a strong foundation for your marriage.

Communications | Conflict In-Laws | Boundaries Finances | Intimacy | Faith

Register + Info: PeachtreeChurch.com/Launch

READ THE BOOK Sign up to receive the Word of God in your inbox.

New plans start January 1.

PeachtreeChurch.com/ReadTheBook

Baptisms 8:45

William Banks (Banks) Brunstad Son | Born: 6/27/19 Parents: Meredith & John Brunstad Grandparents: Carol & Bill Brunstad; Michele & Tyler Bullock PHILIPPIANS 4:4 –7

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Mitchell McNeill (McNeill) Goepp Son | Born: 1/10/19 Parents: Rebecca & Eddie Goepp Siblings: Ward (4) Grandparents: Ned Goepp; Teresa & Doug McRae PHILIPPIANS 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Russell James Palik Son | Born: 12/10/18 Parents: Michelle & Mark Sandrock Siblings: Penelope (4) Grandparents: Lynn & John Beauchamp; Bob Palik DEUTERONOMY 6:5 – 6

Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.

Grace Valerie Sperduto Daughter | Born: 7/8/19 Parents: Erica & Paul Sperduto Siblings: Samantha Ray (deceased) Grandparents: Valerie & Maxwell Hughey; Susan & Gary Sperduto 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.

10:00

Hannah Grace Burnette Daughter | Born: 12/18/18 Parents: Katherine & Eric Burnette Grandparents: Lauren & Carroll Burnette; Nancy & Joe Wilen PROVERBS 3:5 – 6

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.

Avery Sterling Fleetwood Daughter | Born: 8/21/19 Parents: Tara & Howell Fleetwood Siblings: Sloane (5); Hawkins (2) Grandparents: Caroline Lovell Fleetwood; Khalid & Kim Siddiqui 1 THESSALONIANS 5:23 – 24

May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.

Shepherd Hayes (Shep) Lawson Son | Born: 5/26/19 Parents: Elyse & Matt Lawson Grandparents: Cindy & John Albrecht; Angie & Steve Lawson PROVERBS 3:5 – 6

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.

Ross Walter Mykulak Son | Born: 7/11/19 Parents: Melissa & Jeremy Mykulak Grandparents: Barrie & Kent Dahl; Noel Sorvino & Donald Mykulak MATTHEW 6:33 – 34

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

11:15

Luke Alexander Wood Son | Born: 5/6/19 Parents: Brittany & Daniel Wood Grandparents: Nene & Dave Wood 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.”

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.

BIRTHS

Jude Augustine Trammell 12/5 August & Jonathan Trammell

HOSPITALS

Mary Cheshire Grady

Daisy Smith Home Hospice Care

Mary Jordan North Fulton

Caroline Thome CHOA (Scottish Rite)

Betty Seely Piedmont

Susan Watkins St. Joseph

FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS

Sam Williams, Sr. 12/10 Father of Sam Williams, Jr. Grandfather of Trey & Josie Williams

DECEMBER 29 SCHEDULE

On Sunday, December 29, there will be no 8:20 communion or 8:45 traditional services. Please join us at either the 10:00 traditional or 11:15 contemporary services.

Advent Wreath Advent candles help us keep watch for the coming of Jesus. Today, we relight the candles of hope and peace and light the candle of joy as we wait in anticipation for the celebration of Christ’s birth.

8:45

Robin & Steve Martin; Hill

10:00

Valerie & Bob Krause

11:15

Jeff & Tammy Mitnitsky; Jack, Anna, and Owen

ACOLYTES

An acolyte plays an important role in our traditional worship, bringing the light of Christ into the service & leading us out into the world to be the light of Christ.

Today’s acolytes:

YEAR END. ALL IN.

END OF YEAR GIVING

8:45

We are a people blessed and are therefore called by God to bless others. Your sacrificial commitment enables ministry in our community and mission throughout the world.

10:00

As we come to the end of 2019, will you ensure you have completed your commitment and consider an additional gift to answer God’s calling?

Jupiter Jones Lillian Goodwin

Shug Williams Sybil Williams

The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are dedicated to the “Holy Elves” who decorated our Sanctuary and campus in celebration of our Lord’s birth.

As the year draws to a close, there are four ways to make your 2019 gifts comply with IRS regulations: CHECK Checks must be dated and postmarked by December 31, 2019, to be included in your 2019 giving.

STOCK The stock must be in the church’s account by December 31, to be included in your 2019 giving. It is important that you initiate this transfer by December 20 to allow for the year-end delay in transfers to complete.

CREDIT CARD Gifts can be submitted online with a credit card.

Transactions must be completed by December 31.

TEXT Text 404.800.7578 and enter any amount, then the keyword “Annual” (e. g. “500Annual” creates a $500 gift). Follow the link to complete your gift.

Text gifts can be made using any major credit card.

PeachtreeChurch.com/Giving

Belong Communities at Peachtree are a place to gather, learn, serve, and care.

Let us know your preferences and we will help find the right community for you.

Tear at perforation and place with offering.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PL ACE TO BELONG?

Name(s): ______________________________________________ I/We are interested in joining the church I/We are new to the church

Phone:_______________________________________ Email:________________________________________ Single 20s

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Women only communities Men only communities

PE ACHTREECHURCH.COM/BELONG I would like additional information: (check all that apply)

Children and Family (birth – 4th grade) Hospitality Missions

Music Prayer Student Ministry (5th–12th grade)

3434 Roswell Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30305 PeachtreeChurch.com