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ENCOUR AGING Find a Guide / Be a Guide M AT T H E W 4 : 1 8 – 2 2 , 2 8 : 1 6 – 2 0
8:45 | 10:00 GATHERING AS GOD’S PEOPLE Prelude O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Welcome & Prayer of Adoration Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Sacrament of Baptism See pages 10 – 12 Jesus Shall Reign* Next Steps Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Scripture Reading: Exodus 18 I Lift Up My Eyes Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
Find a Guide / Be a Guide Matthew 4:18–22, 28:16–20 (pew Bible 1500, 1550) Dr. Richard Kannwischer, Senior Pastor
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus 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 Rejoice I Stand Amazed Baptisms* See pages 12–13 Next Steps Pastoral Prayer Scripture Reading: Exodus 18 Psalm 23*
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
Find a Guide / Be a Guide Matthew 4:18–22, 28:16–20 (pew Bible 1500, 1550) Dr. Richard Kannwischer, Senior Pastor
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE Great Is Thy Faithfulness 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.
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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 craft in the Fellowship Hall after the concert. PeachtreeChurch.com/FamilyAdvent
All we do and all who do it, from the highly visible to the never seen, are completing our mission. We are All Mission. God is calling you to be an integral part of His restoration mission. Will you be All In for 2020?
ALL MISSION . ALL IN . Make your commitment online today at: PeachtreeChurch.com / Give2020
STEP INTO THE CHRISTMAS STORY We are looking for volunteers — children and adults — to be Angels, Shepherds, Wisemen, and Roman Guards in our annual Family Christmas Pageant.
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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
CHRISTMAS
POINSETTIAS The Sanctuary will soon be decorated with beautiful Christmas greenery and poinsettias! If you would like to take part by honoring or remembering your loved ones, you may purchase poinsettias online with a credit card. Or, if you would prefer to pay by cash or check, poinsettia order form envelopes are located in each pew. Simply complete the form on the envelope, include your payment, and place it in the offering plate. Completed forms with payment can also be placed in boxes located in the Williams Center and Family Commons throughout the week. Poinsettias cost $10 for each person you wish to remember (Mr. & Mrs. count as two people). Forms and checks must be received no later than December 8. Names of those being honored will be listed in the December 22 bulletin.
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Experience THE Wonder
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Christmas Travelers 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.
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Baptisms 8:45 Anne Reagan (Annie) Kirchgraber Daughter | Born: 5/23/19 Parents: Mary Catherine & Richard Kirchgraber Grandparents: Theresa & Paul Kirchgraber; Terri & Ed Marks; Elizabeth & David Sikes Great-Grandparents: Beverly & Ronald Eith; Eileen Kirchgraber; Martha & Billy Payne; Elaine Rohr; Jay Sikes PHILIPPIANS 1:9 –11
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.
Daxton DeVotie (Dax) Robertson Son | Born: 5/29/19 Parents: Tricia & E. Moss Robertson Siblings: Evan (5); Catherine Sanders Grandparents: Ann & Dr. James Evans Fussell; Carol Fussell; the late Catherine Robertson; Dr. E. Moss Robertson, Sr. Great-Grandfather: Dr. Louie DeVotie Newton PSALM 139:13 –16
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
Alden Ashley Sandrock Son | Born: 6/8/19 Parents: Michelle & Mark Sandrock Siblings: Ellis (4) Grandparents: Sherry & Dave Sandrock; Anne & Greg Tarbutton Great-Grandparents: Rachel Renar; Layne Tarbutton LUKE 2:40
“And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.”
10:00 Harrison Crawford Hills Son | Born: 5/2/19 Parents: Hilary & Eric Hills Grandparents: Jennifer & Michael Carney; Lisa & Jim Hills; Cheryl & John McArthur; Elizabeth McArthur Great-Grandparents: Martha & Roberts Hills; Madera Wilson 1 SAMUEL 1:27–28
“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.
Adelaide Hill Holmes Daughter | Born: 2/5/19 Parents: Jeanette & William Holmes Grandparents: Susan & Doug Holmes; Karen & Jack Linville 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.
Caroline Elizabeth (Cece) Kaufman Daughter | Born: 6/17/19 Parents: Lindsay & Mark Kaufman Grandparents: Diane Kaufman; Margaret & Mark Kaufman; Carolyn & Andy McGhee Great-Grandparents: Betsy & Al McGhee; Bert Nordin; Michelle Nordin PHILIPPIANS 1:9 –11
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.
Baptisms Catherine Lanier (Lanier) Usilton Daughter | Born: 5/6/19 Parents: Anne & Zack Usilton Siblings: Caroline (2) Grandparents: Deborah & Bruce Ashendorf; Lynda & Allen Gudenrath; Valerie & Tom Usilton Great-Grandparents: Bill Andreson; Nell Ashendorf; Grace Dendy; Emilia Usilton 2 PETER 1:5 – 7
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
11:15 John Caldwell (John Wells) Albritton Son | Born: 7/17/19 Parents: Anna & Will Albritton Siblings: Collier (2) Grandparents: Lou Anne & Bill Albritton; Angie & Tom McKenzie 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4 –7
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
John Hastings (Hastings) Hobart, III Son | Born: 2/12/19 Parents: Anne & John Hobart Siblings: Simms (2) Grandparents: Anne & Billy Carr; Clare & Jay Hobart; Ashley & Ralph Womble 1 SAMUEL 1:27–28
“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.
Noah James Leonard Son | Born: 7/31/18 Parents: Katie & Matthew Leonard Grandparents: Cary & Leon Leonard; Lynda & Billy Ward Great-Grandfather: Leon Leonard 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.
Evelyn Bowyer McManus Daughter | Born: 7/27/19 Parents: Leigh & Mark McManus Grandparents: Robyn & Mark McManus, Sr.; Mary K. Dennis O’Riley; Lisa & Bill Webb COLOSSIANS 3:17
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.
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.
HOSPITALS
Betty Crawford (No Visitors) Lenbrook Rehab Cheryl Morgan Piedmont
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS Felix Michael Doucet 11/7 Brother of Lee Smith Kate Maddox Hale 11/7 Mother of Becky Young
To submit Milestones for you or a member of your family, contact Celeste Cody at 404.842.5853 or CCody@PeachtreeChurch.com.
BECOME
ON A JOURNEY Peachtree offers mentoring opportunities for men and women who are looking for someone to guide them as they grow deeper in faith and engagement with the world in which we live. In fact, part of our strategy is to Become on a Journey. If you would like to “Find A Guide/Be A Guide,” please stop by the table in the Williams Center to interact with some of our Mentors and leave contact information for our programs.
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 Lillian Goodwin
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Joshua Vorpahl Luke Vorpahl
GrACE HABITS 16 PRACTICES FOR JOINING CHRIST DAILY
G R AT E F U L Keep a list Set it aside Own your stuff Train at table
AVA I L A B L E Turn it off The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Members of the Peachtree Presbyterian Women (PW) who have been promoted to the Church Triumphant in 2019–2020: Libby Tallmadge (2/28) Connie McKellar (4/6) Ellen D. Peck (4/17) Pat Raney (4/18) Rachel Hallen (4/30) Sue Gladden (7/30) Eleanor Cool (8/7) Peck Garland (9/15) Alice H. Young (11/09) by the Peachtree Presbyterian Women
Light a candle Take a knee “Drop in” ready
CURIOUS Read a book Set a goal Pray the scripture One level down
ENCOUR AGING Share a meal Believe the best Find a guide/Be a guide Beyond comfort zone
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