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
Congregational Introit*
Angels from the Realms of Glory
#168
Prayer of Adoration*
Give Praise to God Hymn of Praise
Offering Our Gifts
Awake, Arise and Hail the Morn
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Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
Mack Wilberg #151
Lighting of the Candles Placing the Bible Prayer of Confession Gracious and loving God, the Psalmist was glad when invited to go to the house of the Lord. The boy Jesus also took delight in being in his Father’s house. As we gather on this second Advent Sunday, give us the same joy in our worship and forgive our lapse into heartless routine. We confess our need of your Spirit that we might be made right with you and sent as your servants to this world. Hear us now as we continue our confession in silence… Assurance of God’s Forgiveness Congregational Response*
O Little Town of Bethlehem #171 (v. 4) Life of the Congregation** Invitation to Prayer 8:45, 11:15
Wondrous & Strange
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.
Carl Nielsen
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, * Those who are able, please stand. ** Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.
Awake, arise, and hail the morn, halle, hallelujah, For unto us a Savior’s born, halle, hallelujah, See how the angels wing their way, halle, hallelujah, To usher in the glorious day, halle, hallelujah! To us a child is born in heaven, halle, hallelujah, To us the Son of God is given, halle, hallelujah, His name the wonderful shall be; halle, hallelujah, His wonders heaven and earth shall see, halle, hallelujah! Come join the angels in the sky, halle, hallelujah, Glory to God who reigns on high, halle, hallelujah, Let peace and love on earth abound, halle, hallelujah, While time revolves and years roll ’round, halle, hallelujah! Hark! What sweet music, what a song, halle, hallelujah, Sounds from the bright celestial throng! halle, hallelujah, Sweet song whose melting sounds impart, halle, hallelujah, Joy to each raptured, listening heart, halle, hallelujah!
Our faith in grateful triumph boast, halle, hallelujah, These wonders of the Lord of Hosts, halle, hallelujah, And trust the zeal that formed the plan, halle, hallelujah, To perfect what that zeal began, halle, hallelujah! Hymn of Thanksgiving*
Joy to the World #161 (v. 4)
Listen to God’s Word
THE REVELATION: YOUNG JESUS
Luke 2:39–52 (Pew Bible 1592–1593) Vic Pentz 8:45, 10:00 Mark Crumpler 11:15
Receiving the Confirmation Class of 2014 10:00 (see page 4)
Go in God’s Name Hymn of Response*
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen #166 Invitation and Benediction* Postlude*
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in Honor of: Vic and Becky Pentz by Vic’s Prayer Team
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 Marnie Crumpler Executive Pastor Steve Huntley Pastor for Grand Adults 10:00
Vic Pentz Senior Pastor Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life
Vicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care 11:15
Mark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation
Vicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care
Leading the Music
The Chancel Choir The Chancel Bells Mary Hoffman Director of Music Andy Bayles Assoc. Dir. of Music & Worship Kenneth Axelson Interim Organist Anna Dodd Horn Jonathan Swygert Trumpet Nathan Zgonc Trombone Paula Williams Percussion Stephen McCluskey Soloist Stephanie Adrian Soloist
TODAY IN WORSHIP
Births
Sloane Mason Fleetwood 11/11 Tara & Jennings Fleetwood
Hospitals
Charlie Flowers Halcyon Hospice
Family Member Death Carl Brettschneider 11/26 Brother of Tom Brettschneider Martha Ruggiano 11/28 Sister of Susan McMurray Juanita Garrett Walstad 11/19 Mother of Med Walstad
Today we celebrate the Confirmation class of 2014 as they make their professions of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and become members of Peachtree. Ninety-one students have been growing as disciples, learning scripture and theology, and building new friendships. Pray for these students in this important faith commitment and rite of passage. See page 4 for a complete list of participating students.
Lighting the Candles Lily Schaffer 8:45 Hayden Shoup 10:00
Placing the Bible John Chambliss 8:45 Trenton Chasteen 10:00 June Adkinson 11:15
ADVENT SUNDAY Today is the second 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 Millay & Bill Chappell, Finley and Sadie 8:45 Elizabeth & Dave Cleveland, Reese and Carter 10:00 Karen DeZearn 11:15
CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2014
Below are listed the names of the ninety-one students being confirmed. Students marked with an asterisk ( *) will be baptized during the 10:00 service. Beau Adams
Ryan Harvey
Brooke Lindner
Carter Oesterling
Ben Allen
Davis Herndon
William Long
Jill Parker
Carson Bargeron
Caroline Herzfeld
Ben Lyday
Thomas Pierce
Allie Bittick
Nance Hill*
Kent Malcolm
Baillie Presten
Ansley Bittick
Robert Hill
Libby Malcolm
Jack Presten
Nicholas Blankenship
Hunter Hines
Owen Malcolm
Ann Rafeedie
Cole Campbell
Eleanor Hopkins
Hope Manning
TJ Rafeedie
Ellie Conway
Jordan Howard
Thomas Marsden
Claire Rohleder
Graeme Davidson
Noah Howard
Joseph Mathias
Catherine Scales
Elizabeth Dickson
Chad Hudak
Luke McLemore
Warren Seeds
Caroline Dickson
Schaefer Jackson
Katie Miller
Henry Sharp
Charlie Edmiston
Peter Johnston
William Mitcham
Edward Shores
Gabby Elve
Mitchell Kahlert
Anna Mitnitsky
Lewis Smith
Alden Evans
Parker Kahlert
Hayden Moore
Thomas Smith
Camden Evans
Chase Karamanolis
Ian Moore
Ryan Spears
Lee Evans IV
Tase Karamanolis
Ford Morgan*
Richard Spencer
Grayson Fallon
Graham Kennedy
Aria Morrill
Logan Starr*
Meme Fort
Caswell King
Caroline Morris
Katie Tanner
Lucy Gash
Andrew Koriwchak
Ethan Mullen
Brady Vincent
Caroline Gaster
Margaret Koriwchak
James Mullen
Will Wallace
Jack Googe
Win Laws
Jack Neill
Jack Whitten
Jack Gregg
Casey Levy
Jack Neumann
Talbot Young
Mac Harris
JD Lindauer
Elizabeth Nicholson
Children’s Advent Concert Today | 4:00 pm | Sanctuary
“And a little child shall lead them...” Let the children of Peachtree show you the way to the Christ child, in this first Christmas Concert of the season. The Concert will feature all of our Children’s Choirs, singers and ringers. At the concert, we will be collecting hats, scarves, mittens and gloves for the Foster Care Support Foundation.
Strike the Harp: A Christmas Festival Concert December 14 | 6:00 pm | Sanctuary
Nicholas Bowden & Friends Christmas Concert December 21 | 6:00 pm | Sanctuary
TICKETS $10 peachtree-church.org/ kingstontrio
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
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. Mark Crumpler preaches.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 – 7:30 pm
POWERS FERRY SQUARE LOT Located at Powers Ferry and Roswell Road, 1/4 mile north of church, 3:00 – 7:30 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 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.
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 desk by December 14.
Please do not place order in the collection plate. IN MEMORY OF:
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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
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