CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
Peachtree is a community of Jesus followers inviting people to love God in heart, mind, soul, and strength.
Assemble in God’s Name Prelude Mighty Fortress
arr. Andy Bayles
Congregational Introit * Christ is Made the Sure Foundation Prayer of Adoration*
Give Praise to God
Hymn of Praise** Now Thank We All Our God #9 Lighting the Candles Life of the Congregation** 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.
Offering Our Gifts Hope in Me Terre Johnson Have you not known me from the beginning? Have you not heard it since life began? I am the everlasting Creator, Heaven and earth sprang forth from my hand. Hope in me and you will be strengthened; Run every race and I will revive. Walk without fainting, mount up as eagles; Hope in me, for I am God.
Listen to God’s Word
Character of the Faithful:
Be Prepared
Matthew 25:1–13 (Pew Bible 1540–1541) Dave Peterson 8:45, 10:00, 11:15 Celebrate the Sacrament
See pages 4–5
Go in God’s Name
Hymn of Response* Let All Things Now Living Invitation and Benediction* Postlude
Look at the sky and try to imagine Who could have formed the stars and the sun. All you can see, and more that is hidden, I chose their orbits, I named each one. Although it seems your pathways are hidden; I will bring peace to the future you dread. I made the earth, the seas and the heavens; I will give strength to what lies ahead. Doxology* Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #544
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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 Nursing Mothers and Infants Room off of the Williams Center.
LEADING WORSHIP
MILESTONES
8:45
Hospitals
Dave Peterson Interim Senior Pastor Jay Madden Pastor for Mission 10:00
Dave Peterson Interim Senior Pastor Vicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care 11:15
Dave Peterson Interim Senior Pastor Scott Tucker Interim Associate Pastor
Lighting the Candles Will & Lucy Russell 8:45
Leading the Music
The Chancel Choir Mary Hoffman Director of Music Andy Bayles Associate Director of Music & Worship Steven Wooddell Organist Benito Thompson Violin Rebecca Testerman Oboe
Eleanor Cool Manor Care Rehab
Family Member Deaths William F. Gannon 11/9 Father of Bill Gannon; Grandfather of Bryan Gannon Edwin Wood 10/29 Father of Jim Wood
CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENT The Communion Prayer Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Pastor: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. We awaken each day to the abundance of your blessings, gifts of common grace given freely to all. We come to this table with humble and grateful hearts, knowing that every good thing in this life comes from you. We ask you now to pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here, and on these gifts of bread and wine. Make them be for us the body and blood of Christ that we, as your people, may be the presence of Christ in the world. All glory and honor be yours, O God, both now and forever. Amen.
“I am the bread of life. All who come to me shall not hunger, and all who believe in me shall never be thirsty.” —John 6:35
Words of Institution/Distribution of the Bread & Cup To symbolize our individual experience of God’s grace, please partake of the bread* as it is served. To symbolize our common experience together of God’s grace, please retain the cup until all have been served.
* The communion bread was made gluten free but not cut in a dedicated facility.
Unison Prayer of Thanksgiving Gracious and loving God, you have made us one in the body of Christ, and nourished us at your table with holy food and drink. Thank you for feeding our hunger and relieving our thirst. Now send us into the world to do the work you have given us to do: to find the lost and lonely, to heal broken souls, to free prisoners, and to love in Jesus’ name. Grant us strength to persevere in resisting evil, and to proclaim in all we say and do your good news in Christ Jesus our Savior. Amen.
Fill the SANCTUARY with CHRISTMAS LOVE 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 or special friends, please place your order online at peachtreechurch.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 18 bulletin.
Make checks payable to Peachtree Presbyterian Church and mail along with this form to: Heather Oliver, 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 11.
Please do not place order in the collection plate. IN MEMORY OF:
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Join us for our beloved, annual tradition! This year, Emily Freeman, speaker and author of Simply Tuesday, will be speaking on “Creating Space for Your Soul to Breathe.” Tables will be individually set and decorated for Christmas by Peachtree hostesses. Buy a ticket for yourself for $20, additional tickets for $20 for friends, or a table for eight for $160. Don’t miss this great kickoff to the Christmas season! Register soon as this event sells out quickly. peachtreechurch.org/christmastea
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Learn more about your relationship with God, specific ways to get involved with the church, and about joining Peachtree in this exciting, interactive class. The next Exploring Peachtree takes place Sunday, December 4, in the St. Andrews Room (2209) from 10:00 am –12:15 pm. peachtreechurch.org/exppeachtree
I would like to join a volunteer team for: ( ) Usher/Greeter ( ) Children’s Ministry ( ) Student Ministry ( ) Music Ministry ( ) Prayer Ministry ( ) Media Production I would like prayer:
* Please fold and drop in the offering plate.
Help local children have a merry Christmas when you donate a new, unwrapped gift today! The Joyous Toys Store provides lowincome parents the means of finding the perfect Christmas gifts for their children. peachtreechurch.org/joyoustoys
WCBS has invited Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh, two converts from Islam, to share their amazing story on November 30 at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary at the WCBS annual Christmas special. wcbsonline.org