NOVEMBER 24, 2019
ENCOUR AGING
Beyond Comfort Zone GENESIS 12:1–5 M AT T H E W 1 4 : 2 8
8:45 | 10:00 GATHERING AS GOD’S PEOPLE Prelude Let All Things Now Living Welcome & Prayer of Adoration Now Thank We All Our God Prayer of Confession See page 10 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Next Steps Installation of Rev. Scott Tucker 8:45 | See page 9 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Be Not Afraid Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow*
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
Beyond Comfort Zone
Genesis 12:1– 5 (pew Bible 17) | Matthew 14:28 (pew Bible 1521) Dr. Richard Kannwischer, Senior Pastor
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE He Leadeth Me 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 O Praise the Name Next Steps Pastoral Prayer Scripture Reading: Psalm 27:1– 6 Psalm 46 (Lord of Hosts)*
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
Beyond Comfort Zone
Genesis 12:1– 5 (pew Bible 17) | Matthew 14:28 (pew Bible 1521) Dr. Richard Kannwischer, Senior Pastor
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE It Is Well with My Soul 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 craft in the Fellowship Hall after the concert. PeachtreeChurch.com/FamilyAdvent
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.
PeachtreeChurch.com/FamilyChristmas
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
Experience THE Wonder
Christmas
AT P E AC H T R E E
WE D N E S DAY, D E C E M B E R 1 8
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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CHRISTMAS
POINSETTIAS If you would like to honor or remember your loved ones in the December 22 bulletin, you may purchase poinsettias online or by submitting the envelope in the pew rack.
PeachtreeChurch.com/Poinsettias
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
THE I N S TA L L AT I O N OF
REV. SCOT T TUCKER In the Presbyterian Church, Pastors are not members of local congregations but are members of the Presbytery, which is a local geographic cluster of churches. Peachtree is a member of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, and it is a Commission of the Presbytery that joins us today to formally install Rev. Scott Tucker as our Associate Pastor for Grand Adults during the 8:45 service.
INSTALLATION COMMISSION
FOR THE PRESBY TERY OF GREATER ATL ANTA REV. DR. FAHED ABU-AKEL* Former Moderator | General Assembly PC(USA) Installation Commission Moderator DEBBIE BARCLIFT Elder | Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church REV. AISHA BROOKS-LY TLE * Executive Presbyter | The Presbytery of Greater Atlanta SALLY HINKLE * Elder | Peachtree Church DAVID YORK Elder | Central Presbyterian Church *speaking during the installation
Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we are a people afraid of risk. We too often seek the known and safe path, which prevents us from trusting You and discovering the work of Your Spirit. Forgive our reluctance, and help us to trust You each day. This we confess, along with our private admissions offered in silence…
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
Anya Elizabeth Strelkoff 11/11 Whitney & Michael Strelkoff Grandparents: Karen & Lewis Kropp
HOSPITALS
Betty Crawford (No Visitors) Lenbrook Rehab
Daisy Smith Home Hospice Care
Edwina Davis Emory
MEMBER DEATHS
Steve Bomar 11/20 Husband of Sandra Bomar
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS Henry Marx 11/19 Brother of Frederick Marx
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.
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
James Armstrong
10:00
Caroline Birdsey Mary Sandford Birdsey
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 The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Robert & Julia Storey by the Yancey Family
Turn it off 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
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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