CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP

Assemble in God’s NamePrelude

Choral IntroitGloria John Horman

Congregational Introit*

Angels from the Realms of Glory #168

Prayer of Adoration*

Give Praise to GodHymn of Praise**

Angels We Have Heard on High #158

Lighting of the Candles

Placing the Bible

Sacrament of Baptism (see pages 4–5)

Congregational ResponseAway in a Manger #157 (v. 1)

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s PrayerOur 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.

Life of the Congregation**

Offering Our GiftsThe Angel Gabriel arr. Robert A. M. Ross

The angel Gabriel from heaven came,His wings as drifted snow,

his eyes as flame:“All hail,” said he,

“thou lowly maiden Mary,”Most highly favored lady! Gloria!

“For known a blessed Mother thou shalt be;

All generations laud and honor thee:Thy son shall be Emmanuel,

by seers foretold,”Most highly favored lady! Gloria!

Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head;

“To me be as it pleaseth God!” she said.“My soul shall laud and

magnify His holy name.”Most highly favored lady! Gloria!

Of her Emmanuel, the Christ, was born, In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn; And Christian folk throughout

the world will ever say:Most highly favored lady! Gloria!

Hymn of Thanksgiving*

Joy to the World #161 (v. 4)

Listen to God’s WordTHE ANNUNCIATION: MARYLuke 1:26–38 (Pew Bible 1588)Vic Pentz 8:45, 10:00, 11:15

Go in God’s NameHymn of Response*

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear #160

Invitation and Benediction*

Postlude*

* Those who are able, please stand.** Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.

Peachtree is a community of Jesus followers inviting people to follow God in heart, mind, and strength.

If your young child needs attention during worship, live broadcasts of the service are available in the Williams Center and the Mothers and Infants Room off of the Williams Center.

The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in Loving Memory of:

Lillis Bryan by her daughter, Peggy Bryan Newfield

LEADING THE WORSHIP MILESTONES8:45Vic Pentz Senior PastorJay Madden Pastor for MissionNancy Matossian Minister to Families

10:00Vic Pentz Senior PastorChuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational LifeMark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation

11:15Vic Pentz Senior PastorMark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual FormationVicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care

Leading the MusicThe Chancel ChoirThe Cherub ChoirMary Hoffman Director of MusicAndy Bayles Assoc. Dir. of Music & WorshipKenneth Axelson Interim OrganistJennifer Hanna Cherub Choir DirectorHanna Lee Cherub Choir AccompanistDiedre Agustin HarpBenito Thompson ViolinGuang Wang CelloPaula Williams PercussionShar Wilson Soloist

Lighting the CandlesGeorge Wray, Cater Lawson 8:45Caroline & Grayson Stratton 10:00Adair & Amelia Smith 11:15

Placing the BibleTeresa Cross 8:45Roy Dickson 10:00Ed Easterlin 11:15

BirthsSadie Noelle Brandon 12/2Crystal & Matthew Brandon

Eleanor Braxton Coppedge 11/1Rebecca & John Coppedge

HospitalsBetty HullClearview Medical Center (Monroe, GA)

Mugsy KirchnerBudd Terrace

Ann NorvellSt. Joseph

Member DeathCharlie Flowers 12/7Husband of Sharon Flowers

Family Member DeathEdna Hill Stewart 12/5Mother of Barbara Chastain

ADVENT SUNDAYToday is the third Sunday of Advent. Advent is a season of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus on Christmas. Advent candles help us keep watch for the coming of Jesus. We begin in darkness, lighting a candle each Sunday until Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve we light the Christ candle, celebrating the birth of Jesus, the Light of the World.

LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLESNancy & Bill Davies, Ben and Nate 8:45Tom & Karen Chapman 10:00Patty & Shaler Alias

and Hendee Hayes 11:15

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMSanctuary8:45Nolan James Reilly Son | Born 10/28/14Parents Brendan & Christine ReillyGrandparents Ron & JoAnn Berna; Ann Reilly (deceased); Eugene & Nonie Reilly

…give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

— 1 Thessalonians 5:18

10:00Sadie Cole Chappell Daughter | Born 7/10/14Parents Bill & Millay ChappellSiblings Finley (6)Grandparents Mr. & Mrs. W. Bates Chappell; Mr. & Mrs. Chesley K. Wood

I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him.— 1 Samuel 1:27

10:00Robert Malcolm (Malcolm) Klein Son | Born 4/11/14Parents Marty & Miranda KleinGrandparents Kim & LuAnne Dunn; Marcia Klein

…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus…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.

— Philippians 1:6, 9–11

10:00Britton Davis Prevost Daughter | Born 6/25/14Parents Benjamin & Britt PrevostSiblings Julia (7); Anna Webb (4)Grandparents Jon & Mary Jane Kline; George Caswell & Sallye Webb

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.

— Matthew 5:14–16

10:00Miles Maxwell Tyler Son | Born 5/11/14Parents Kenny & Libby TylerGrandparents Mike & Cathy Fowler; Randy & Jule Tyler

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.

— Colossians 3:17

11:15Austin Peter Chang Son | Born 4/2/14Parents Andrew & Aileen ChangSiblings Adelyn (3)Grandparents CS & Inja Chang; Uwe & Sharon Reischl

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

— Psalm 1:1–3

11:15Avery Elizabeth Holden Daughter | Born 8/3/13Parents Colin & Jordan HoldenSiblings Carter (4); Parker (3)Grandparents Patricia Scott; Albert & Marsha Scott, Jr.

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

— Romans 12:15–18

11:15Indianna McAllen (Indie) Joye Daughter | Born 4/17/2014Parents Mac & Jeanie JoyeSiblings Charlie (2)Grandparents Larry & Lisa Gonzalez; Charlie & Jean Wingo; Chuck & Pat Joye

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.

— Proverbs 3:5–6

11:15Robert Duke (Duke) Rozen Son | Born 7/7/14Parents Adam & Brook Rozen Grandparents Johnny McKone; Sara Jane McKone; Roger & Cindy Rozen

“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.

— 1 Samuel 27–28

Summit8:45Margaret Claire (Maggie) Brown Daughter | Born 7/12/14Parents Justin & Kelley BrownSiblings Caroline (5 mos.)Grandparents Pat & Brenda Brown; Tim & Beth Sheehan

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.

— Matthew 5:14–16

8:45Caroline Grace Brown Daughter | Born 7/12/14Parents Justin & Kelley BrownSiblings Maggie (5 mos.)Grandparents Pat & Brenda Brown; Tim & Beth Sheehan

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.

— Philippians 1:9–11

8:45Ronan Edward Cross Son | Born 6/15/14Parents Nick & Brenna CrossSiblings Caius (2); Tatum (1)Grandparents Lane & Mary Cross; Edward & Jonalyn O’Connor

…give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

— 1 Thessalonians 5:18

11:15Elizabeth Patton (Betsy) Thrasher Daughter | Born 7/11/14Parents Michael & Mary Beth ThrasherSiblings Mary Charles (2)Grandparents Bill & Mary Patton; Ken & Cathy Thrasher

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

— Colossians 2:6–7

Young Families Service10:00 am | Sanctuary

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.

Communion Service12:00 pm | Kellett Chapel

Come and adore Him through instrumental music, the singing of familiar carols, and Christmas communion. Mark Crumpler preaches.

A Summit Christmas12:00 pm | The Lodge

Celebrate the story of Christmas with favorite carols, a message from Marnie Crumpler, and a special candle lighting experience in the casual urban oasis of the Summit.

Family Candlelight Service2:00 pm, 4:00 pm | Sanctuary

See the little town of Bethlehem come alive. Sing familiar carols. 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.

Traditional Candlelight Services6:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 10:00 pm | Sanctuary

The majesty of music and the message of Jesus’ birth fill these candlelight services. The Chancel Choir, accompanied by a brass ensemble, leads us in our celebration on this Holy Night. Vic Pentz’s inspiring meditation is followed by candle lighting as we worship the baby Jesus, the Light of the World.

Sing with the Chancel Choir on Christmas Eve!6:00, 8:00, 10:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Services | Rehearsal on Monday, December 22, 6:30 –8:30 pm

For more information, contact Heather Ellison at 404-842-5846 or heathere@peachtreepres.org

ChildcareChildcare for children birth –5 years is available for all services.

ParkingParking is available on campus and at our Peachtree Express Satellite locations.

Peachtree Express ShuttleCATES CENTER LOTLocated on E. Andrews between Roswell Road and West Paces Ferry, 3:00 –7:15 pm

POWERS FERRY SQUARE LOTLocated at Powers Ferry and Roswell Road, 1/4 mile north of church, 3:00 –7:15 pm

SANCTUARY CHRISTMASLOVE

Fill thewith

Make checks payable to Peachtree

Presbyterian Church and mail along with

this form to:

Kristy Blackmon, 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.

Today is the last day to do so.

Please do not place order in the

collection plate.

IN MEMORY OF:

IN HONOR OF:

GIVEN BY:

PHONE NUMBER:

The Sanctuary is 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

peachtree-church.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 21 bulletin.

Today is the last day to make

your poinsettia order.

Strike the Harp:A Christmas Festival ConcertTonight | 6:00 pm | Sanctuary

Join the Peachtree Music Ministry for a spectacular concert featuring voices, organ, bells, piano, harp, strings, horns, and the drumline from Pope High School. Childcare is available for children ages 6 and under.

Nicholas Bowden & FriendsChristmas ConcertDecember 21 | 6:00 pm | Sanctuary

Celebrate Christmas with what the AJC calls a “cherished Atlanta tradition,” featuring over 100 singers, full orchestra, and some of the city’s outstanding musicians. Concert is free to the public. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Bill Maness Scholarship Foundation. Childcare is available for children ages 6 and under.

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