DECEMBER 8, 2019
M AT TH E W 1 2 :1 – 6
8:45 | 10:00 GATHERING AS GOD’S PEOPLE Prelude Angels from the Realms of Glory Welcome & Prayer of Adoration O Come, O Come Emmanuel Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Next Steps For Unto Us a Child Is Born Joy to the World*
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
MIGHTY GOD
Matthew 12:1– 6 (pew Bible 1514) Dr. Richard Kannwischer, Senior Pastor
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE Receiving the Confirmation Class of 2019 10:00 | See page 9 King of Kings 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 Call to Worship Angels We Have Heard on High Messianic Prophecy: Jeremiah 23:5 – 6 King of Kings O Come Let Us Adore Him Next Steps Pastoral Prayer Mighty God (Another Hallelujah)*
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
MIGHTY GOD
Matthew 12:1– 6 (pew Bible 1514) Dr. Richard Kannwischer, Senior Pastor
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name 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.
Celebrate Advent by preparing room in your heart for Jesus. Joyful worship will be led by our Children & Student Choirs. Children are invited to bring NEW winter coats, hats, scarves, and mittens. Cookies, milk, and a craft in the Fellowship Hall after the concert. PeachtreeChurch.com/FamilyAdvent
JUSTICE FAIR TRADE MARKETPLACE Sunday, December 15 Fellowship Hall 9:00 am— 1:00 pm
All funds go to support mission partners and students.
PeachtreeChurch.com/ JusticeMarketplace
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
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
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.
YEAR END. ALL IN.
END OF YEAR GIVING 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. 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?
PeachtreeChurch.com/Giving
Confirmation 2019 Stanton Aldridge Wyatt Alford Hannah Arberg Saylor Bardin Katherine Billian † Whit Blackburn Charlotte Blankenbecler Mary Kent Bowen Charlie Briggs Nina Brooks Kaki Bush Julie Anne Bush Graham Busker † Evie Cape Ella Cape Julian Cassinelli Kaitlyn Castellaw Charlee chastain Mia Conrad Caroline Creech Jake Curcio Houston Curry † Blake Darby Claire Davis Cate Davis Katherine Davis Katherine Dawson Will deButts Sara Douglass Katherine Scott Drake Alex Ebert
Will Fishman † Helen Fishman Samuel Flores Ava Francis Sarah Garrett † Alice Jane Gash Anna Elizabeth Goodman Millicent Gray Michael Gullett Billy Hamilton † Summer Hamilton † Caitlin Haughey Cameron Hill Wells Howe Elizabeth Hunter Luke Jardina Wyatt Jones Galen Kilburn Parks Kilburn Palmer Kloberdanz Demi Kurtz † William Rainer Langford William Layton Emma Layton Trip Lyday † Samuel J. Markham Caden McLary Michael Mitchell Max Moore Charles Mutz Grace Neumann
Brooks Newberry Shaw Patton † James Payne Lindsey Phillips Langley Pickens Patton Price Charles Ray Trista Rohrer Andrew Saad Davis Saad Daniel Sams William Sams Lillian Schaffer Parker Silliman Alexa Simmons † Adair Smith Duncan Smith Lily Spector JJ Squillario Jack Stivers † Audrey Thompson Rebecca Thompson Jack Trotter Walker Turner Sydney Vincent Tally Walsh Keira Webb Molly Wells † Luke Wilson † Sofie Wurm †
baptisms
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
Aurora Sloane (Rory) Cribb 11/25 Jenny & Ryan Cribb Grandparents; Angela & Robert Cribb
HOSPITALS
Mary Cheshire No Visitors Grady
Ed Maull William Bremen Jewish Home
Mary Jordan North Fulton
Daisy Smith Home Hospice Care
MEMBER DEATHS
Rita Buckner Smith 11/27 Mother of Boynton Smith Grandmother of Adair & Amelia Smith
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS
Jim Stallings 11/19 Father of Khaki Hutchinson Grandfather of John, Adelaide & Julia Hutchinson
To submit Milestones for you or a member of your family, contact Celeste Cody at 404.842.5853 or CCody@PeachtreeChurch.com.
Advent Wreath Advent candles help us keep watch for the coming of Jesus. Today, we relight the candle of hope and light the candle of peace, remembering that Jesus is our hope and peace.
8:45
Fitzhugh & Diane Wickham; Lee and Abbie
10:00
Rebbeca & Bobby Khan; Elizabeth Grace
11:15
Philip & Julie Millians
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:
8:45
Megan Snipes Molly Snipes
10:00
Henry Shell McDaniel Shell
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Lawrence V. Starkey, Jr. by his wife, Nancy Starkey
C H R I S T M A S
POINSET TIAS If you would like to take part in decorating the Sanctuary with beautiful Christmas greenery by honoring or remembering your loved ones, you may purchase poinsettias online or by filling out an order form envelope located in each pew. Completed forms with payment can be placed in the offering plate today or in boxes located in the Williams Center and Family Commons. Poinsettias cost $10 for each person you wish to remember (Mr. & Mrs. count as two people). Today is the last day to submit forms and checks. Names of those being honored will be listed in the December 22 bulletin.
PeachtreeChurch.com/Poinsettias
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.
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Children and Family (birth – 4th grade) Hospitality Missions
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