8:45 | 10:00 GATHERING AS GOD’S PEOPLE Prelude Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee† Lighting the Advent Wreath O Worship the King† Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon (see page 6) Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven† Life of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer There Shall a Star from Jacob Come Forth Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow†
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
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Matthew 2:1–12 (Pew Bible 1497–1498) FOLLOWING GOD INTO THE WORLD Fairest Lord Jesus† Invitation & Benediction Postlude
Items in bold are congregational.
† Those who are able, please stand.
11:15
Holy Spirit† Lighting the Advent Wreath No Longer Slaves† Welcome & Greeting Life of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer O Come, O Come Emmanuel
PREACHING:
Dr. Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life
What a Beautiful Name† Come Let Us Adore Him† 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.
Life of the Congregation
YOUNG ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY December 8 | 6:00 pm Join other young adults in celebrating the Christmas season at a special open house at the home of Rich & Kelly Kannwischer. REGISTER: peachtreechurch.org/yachristmas
JUSTICE FAIR TRADE MARKETPLACE December 10 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm Join us in the Fellowship Hall as we host a Fair Trade Market, featuring handcrafted products from around the world. peachtreechurch.org/justicemarketplace
LESSONS & CAROLS December 10 | 4:00 pm | Kellett Chapel Peachtree Youth Choir & Bells present a Christmas worship service in a candlelight tradition going back hundreds of years. peachtreechurch.org/lessonsandcarols
SOLI DEO GLORIA Generosity 2018 Make your estimate of giving as we give glory to God for the ways in which he is reforming the ministry of Peachtree. peachtreechurch.org/generosity2018
Prayer of Confession
Wonderful God, we confess that we come to worship hoping we will receive something to take with us. We have lost the wonder of bringing you the gift of our lives and our worship. Forgive our self-centered nature, and help us to become lost in wonder, love, and praise, even as we offer our silent confessions…
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 Perrin Louise Lawrence 10/14 Lindsey & Richard Lawrence Grandparents: Gloria & Tim Beacham James Edward Powell 11/11 Lainie & Pete Powell
HOSPITALS Darryl Jordan Kennestone Wellstar Milburn Poston St. Joseph’s Hospital Ed Seikus Northside Hospital
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS Frank Burns 11/18 Father of Allison Lawler; Grandfather of Carson & Rix Lawler
To submit Milestones for you or a member of your family, contact Celeste Cody at 404-842-5853 or ccody@peachtreepres.org.
Poinsettias
peachtreechurch.org/poinsettias
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 Alexandria Knudsen Trenton Knudsen
10:00 Elizabeth Green Penelope McGraw
ADVENT WREATH Advent candles help us keep watch for the coming of Jesus. The first Advent candle, which we light this morning, reminds us of the hope promised by the Old Testament prophets.
8:45 Steve & Bonnie Wurzbacher
10:00 Glenn & Shanon Bell; Brandon & Kayla
11:15 Rick & Beth Stevens family
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 10. Names of those being honored will be listed in the December 17 bulletin.
CONTACT Heather Oliver | Hospitality Coordinator holiver@peachtreepres.org 404-842-3146
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