N OV E M B E R 2 5 , 2 0 1 8
When Life Gives You Lemons, Plant a Grove A c t s 2 8 :1 7 – 3 1
8:45 | 10:00 GATHERING AS GOD’S PEOPLE Prelude Holy, Holy, Holy Prayer of Adoration Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Prayer of Confession see page 6 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Life of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Ain’t Got Time to Die Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow*
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, PLANT A GROVE Acts 28:17–31 (Pew Bible 1744–1745)
FOLLOWING GOD INTO THE WORLD God of Grace and God of Glory 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
No Longer Slaves Death Was Arrested Life of the Congregation Elder Ordination & Installation Pastoral Prayer Build My Life*
PRE ACH IN G:
Dr. Chuck Roberts  Associate Pastor
Cornerstone Invitation & Benediction Postlude
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.
Christmas
AT P E AC H T R EE
Family Advent Celebration
December 2 | 4 pm | Sanctuary
Lessons and Carols Service
December 9 | 4 pm | Kellett Chapel
Christmas Pops Concert
December 16 | 7 pm | Sanctuary
Family Christmas Pageant
December 23 | 5 pm | Sanctuary
Young Families Service
December 24 | 10 am | Sanctuary
Christmas Eve Communion Service December 24 | 12 pm | Kellett Chapel
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services December 24 | 2, 4, 6, 8 pm | Sanctuary
PeachtreeChurch.com/Christmas
Life of the Congregation SUNDAY BRUNCH December 2 | 11:00–12:00, 12:15–1:15 Connect with your Peachtree community in the Fellowship Hall and enjoy traditional brunch favorites. The deadline for early-bird pricing is tonight at midnight. REGISTER: PeachtreeChurch.com/Brunch
FAMILY ADVENT CELEBRATION December 2 | 4:00 pm | Sanctuary Come prepare room in your heart for Jesus! Celebrate Advent with a Children’s Choir concert, cookies & milk, crafts, and a sock tree to support foster care. PeachtreeChurch.com/FamilyAdvent
JUSTICE MARKETPLACE December 9 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm Join us for our annual Justice Marketplace. Our Fellowship Hall will be filled with handcrafted items produced by talented artisans around the world. PeachtreeChurch.com/JusticeMarketplace
LESSONS & CAROLS December 9 | 4:00 pm | Kellett Chapel The Peachtree Youth Choir and Peachtree Youth Bells present a Christmas worship service in a candlelight tradition going back hundreds of years. PeachtreeChurch.org/LessonsAndCarols
Prayer of Confession
God of grace and God of glory, we confess to You this day that as thankful as we can be for the blessings of this life, we can too easily take You for granted. We hold our relationship with You close, keeping it private, thinking we cannot be bold in You. Forgive our spiritual reserve, and help us to have the courage of Jesus. We offer this prayer in His name as we continue our confession 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.
HOSPITALS John Heetderks St. Joseph Bob Randolph St. Joseph
MEMBER DEATHS Frank Skinner 11/16 Father of Christian Kirkland & Ruthanne Suttles Grandfather of Tyler, John & McKay Kirkland and Molly & Mackenzie Suttles
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS Rachel Barbee 11/18 Mother of Leigh Ann Groome
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 and leading us out into the world to be the light of Christ. Today’s acolytes:
8:45
Abby Armstrong James Armstrong
10:00
John Copeland Sarah-Virginia Copeland
Sunday morning flowers may be dedicated to the honor or memory of a loved one or to commemorate a special occasion, such as a baptism. For details or to reserve a date, contact Marsha Sims: at 404.842.3146 or MSims@ PeachtreeChurch.com. The flowers this morning are donated by The Peachtree Flower Fund.
Poinsettias
PeachtreeChurch.com/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. Awaiting Information 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 9. Names of those being honored will be listed in the December 23 bulletin.
CONTACT Marsha Sims Hospitality Coordinator MSims@PeachtreeChurch.com 404.842.3146
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