CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP

Assemble in God’s NamePrelude

Congregational Introit*

Angels from the Realms of Glory #168

Prayer of Adoration*

Give Praise to GodCarol Medley**

O Come, All Ye FaithfulO Little Town of BethlehemOnce in Royal David’s CityHark, the Herald Angels Sing

Lighting of the Candles

Placing the Bible

Prayer of ConfessionGracious and Loving God, while still in the womb Elizabeth’s son leaped for joy in the presence of Mary. This joy was a recognition of the promised Messiah. The light of life was entering the world, and joy was the fitting response. We confess our lack of joy in knowing the good news that Elizabeth heard. We know very well the story of Jesus’ birth, but we struggle to recognize his presence with us. By the gift of your Spirit, restore our joy in this Advent season. Help us to hear the good news in the familiar story. Make room in our hearts for the presence of your Son as we continue our confession in silence…

Assurance of God’s Forgiveness

Congregational ResponseO Little Town of Bethlehem #171 (v. 4)

Life of the Congregation**

Invitation to PrayerLo, How a Rose E’er BloomingEs Ist Ein Ros’

Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming from tender stem hath sprung!

Of Jesse’s lineage coming, as men of old have sung.

It came, a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter,

When half spent was the night.

Isaiah ’twas foretold it, the rose I have in mind;

With Mary we behold it, the Virgin Mother kind.

To show God’s love aright, she bore to men a Savior,

When half spent was the night.

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.

Offering Our GiftsFestival First Nowell arr. Dan Forrest

The First Nowell, the angels did sayWas to certain poor shepherds

in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay,

keeping their sheep,On a cold winter’s night

that was so deep:Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,Born is the King of Israel!

They looked up and saw a starShining in the east beyond them far;And to the earth it gave great light,And so it continued both day and night.Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,Born is the King of Israel!

Congregation join in singingThen let us all with one accordSing praises to our heavenly LordThat hath made Heaven

and earth of nought,And with His blood

mankind hath bought.Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel!

Hymn of Thanksgiving*

Joy to the World #161 (v. 4)

Listen to God’s WordTHE VISITATION: ELIZABETHLuke 1:39–56 (Pew Bible 1588–1589)Vic Pentz 10:00 | Chuck Roberts 8:45, 11:15

Go in God’s NameHymn of Response*

Good Christians All, Rejoice! #165

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 dedicated to:

The “Holy Elves”who decorated our Sanctuary and campus in celebration of our Lord’s birth

LEADING THE WORSHIP MILESTONES8:45Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational LifeMarnie Crumpler Executive PastorSteve Huntley Pastor for Grand Adults

10:00Vic Pentz Senior PastorMarnie Crumpler Executive PastorMark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation

11:15Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational LifeMark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual FormationVicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care

Leading the MusicThe Chancel ChoirMary Hoffman Director of MusicAndy Bayles Assoc. Dir. of Music & WorshipKenneth Axelson Interim OrganistAnna Dodd HornJonathan Swygert TrumpetBenito Thompson ViolinGuang Wang CelloJoel Morris Percussion

Lighting the CandlesGabriella Loomis 8:45Huston & Wyatt Alford 10:00Lily Sprain & Caden McLary 11:15

Placing the BibleTom Gay 8:45Marion Glover 10:00Doug Gooding 11:15

HospitalsAnn NorvellSt. Joseph

Ben ShippenSt. Joseph

Cantey SmithPiedmont

Member DeathBetty Hull 12/12

ADVENT SUNDAYToday is the fourth 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 CANDLESElise & Mike Wren: David, Mason,

and Anna Elise; Cassidy Moore 8:45Sharon & Bill Oglesby 10:00Mendy & Rob Eskew:

Stella Jane and Harris 11:15

POINSETTIAS

Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Abernathy Janis Abernathy Bill and Rena Adams Harold and Bette Andersen Lance Corporal Andrew William T. Askew, Jr. Adrienne Thompson Bailey Hortense Castellow Balkcom Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Barber Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Barnhardt Pete Barnhardt Thomas Warwick Barry Willie Baxley Ken Beacham R.S. Beacham, Jr. Elizabeth Beard Estelle Beard John Beard, Jr. William N. Blake Leona Bolling Mr. and Mrs. William John Bontempo, Jr. Claude S. Bridges, IIIMarie Boone Brooker Sam A. Brooks, Jr. Rachel and Louis Bunte Ken Byers, Sr.Elizabeth Camp Thomas Camp Dorothy Card Paul Carpenter Margaret Willins Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Cliff T. Chapman Jane Conway Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Clark Gai Trantham Coleman Mr. Phil CoxMr. and Mrs. George L. Cross Miss Gwen Cross Mark Anthony Cross Charles J. Currie, Jr. Hilda H. Cyphers Peter K. Daniel Mr. and Mrs. John M. DeBorde, IIIPatsy DeBorde Mr. C. Drew Demaray Mrs. Patricia Coyne Demaray Charles and Lois Deriso Steven Diaz Dr. and Mrs. Charles Dille Lucy Dohn Philip Dohn

Sam A. Dominey Rev. Randy Driggers Mary Duckworth Mr. and Mrs. Donald D. Eavenson W. Edward EllisElizabeth Emery Mrs. Jane Peery Eskew Coley Evans, Jr. Katharine Cameron Evans Emily Francis Fallon Millie and Floyd Fite Wesley Franklin Robert O. Fricke Mrs. Lucille H. Friese Mrs. Mabel M. Friese Mr. Richard G. Friese Mr. Robert M. Friese H. Burton (Burt) Gay, IIIMr. and Mrs. F.D. Gerrard Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Gordon Col. Lowell and Dorothy Gornall Melissa Grady Mr. and Mrs. Arthur GrahamJohn W. Grant, IIIPhelps and Betty Guild Eddie and Barbara Gustafson Mr. Darryl B. Guttery Mrs. Sadie S. Guttery Martha James Hagood Bevelyn L. Hardy The Rev. Dr. W. Frank Harrington, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert L. Harris, Sr.James Harris Mr. and Mrs. George Head, Jr. Wayne and Florene Heflin Sue Hensley Mr. Bob Hilliard Mrs. Carroll Hilliard Mrs. Naomi Hood Harry Anderson Hope, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hoppe Robert “Hap” Hord Mr. and Mrs. J. Troy Horn Caroline Howard Pierre Howard Mr. and Mrs. R. Earl Howard Ridley Howard Thomas Owens Hutchinson Mr. Hugh Inman, Sr.Mrs. Christine Jackson Mark Jardina

Martin Jennings Ms. Gloria St. John Dr. I. W. Joines Wolfe Cynthia Kaiser Bruce Kallos Mrs. Daad Tawil Kanawati Chuck and Helen Kennedy Helen R. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Cecil W. Kent Mr. and Mrs. Joeshp Earl Kloppenberg Mr. and Mrs. Donald Krafft Donald Lane John Laubach Jim, Gwynne, and Chris Letts Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis Clarence J. MacDonald Jacqueline A. MacDonald Mr. and Mrs. Robert Macy Monique Marlowe Jane and Beans Marsden Prevost (Nick) MarshallMrs. Helen L. Martin Martha Lee Mathews Donald C. Mayer Mr and Mrs. Turney McAskill James Cooper McDonnell Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. McGee Mr. and Mrs. James H. McKesson Rebecca C. McKinley Dr. Frank Millans Helen Millans Americus Columbus Mitchell Dorothy Mitchell The Rev. and Mrs. J. Fred Moore John C. Nemesnyik Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nesz Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Newcomer Dr. and Mrs. Waldo B. Newell, Jr. Joesph Newton William A. Nix, Jr. Ron Nocera Mr. Randell K. Nord H. John Ouderkirk Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Owens Frank Camden Owens, IIIWilliam Kent Owens Clay Parramore Joyce Payne Mr. Robert D. Pee Serman Peppers Joe Pinson

In Memory Of

Everett Atwater Katie Atwater Sara and Andrew Bernhardt Margo and Bill Boden Barbie Bosshardt Nicholas Bowden Harold and Jeneve Brooks James and Theresa Cross Mark and Marnie Crumpler Mr. and Mrs. Judson Cuttino Nancy Jane Dawson Dorothy B. EllisMs. Virginia Coyne Ezzell Brad Floyd Vicki Harrington Franch Malcolm Gailey Greer Leigh Glover Ryan Taylor Glover Joanne Grady Mr. Boyd M. Guttery Shannon Wood Hagood Nell F. Hall Judi Harbin Grant Harrell Molly Harrell Sara R. Harrington Bob and Nan Heuman Fannie Bradley Hinson

Bob and Mary Hoffman Diane Hord Lori, Hank, Henry and Lucy Hultquist Steve Huntley Mrs. Betty Ann Inman Don and Mary Jordan Lee Kallos Jon Kay Meme and Papa Laws Will Mack Jay Madden Blake Maguire Liam Maguire Matt Maguire Virginia Maguire Albert S. McGhee Andrew McGhee, Jr. Andrew and Carolyn McGhee Ansley McGhee Lindsay McGhee Liz Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Billy Morgan Music Ministry Bill O’Brien Susan O’Brien Will O’Brien Our wonderful Peachtree Staff Pastor Vic

Peachtree Bookstore Peachtree Policemen Gail RaperDr. and Mrs. Chuck Roberts Lorie and Mack Secord Sextons Baby Shiver Jack Shiver Mary Ellis Shiver Mary Margaret Shiver Mrs. Lois B. Stout John Warden Ellen, Carlton and Caroline Whitney Kathy Williams Ann Carson Wray Todd, Kerin, Ethan and James Wright Bill and Jane Young Brandon H. Young Mr. and Mrs. E. Howard Young Hailey Young Jana H. Young S. Talbot Young Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Young Talbot Young Mr. and Mrs. William D. Young, Jr. William D. Young, III

Jim Pittman Dr. and Mrs. James E. Poe Edward D. Powers Mrs. Nell S. Prichett William T. Prim Fred and Louise Ratchford Helen Ratcliffe Junius C. Ratcliffe, Jr. Hope Nicole Ray Mr. William M. Robertson Jacqueline R. Thomas RoblekJackie Sadler Mrs. Jimmie Sealy Martha Seidensticker Mary Helen Senter Mrs. Mary M. Seward Major William H. Seward, USMCMrs. Clarice S. Shipp Richard and Betty Simmons Alva Smith Mr. C. Elmer Smith Mr. and Mrs. Geo L. Smith, IIDr. Robert B. Smith William Robert (Bob) Smith William Robert (Bobby) Smith

Joseph M. SpangMae E. SpangRichard and Roberta Sprain Mrs. Louise Stackhouse Sandra Thomas Stalvey Mary Beth Stembridge Mary Gladys Kincaid Stephenson Polly DePass Stephenson Robert M. Stephenson John Stevens, Jr. Robert W. (Bob) Storey Mr. H. James Stout Christopher J. Swift Mrs. Eva S. Taylor W. Jack ThomasEleanor Thumser Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Toulon Betty and Klaus Traumann Carl Tschappat Mr. and Mrs. John Turinsky Frances Burgess Turner Mr. Greg Valentino Mr. Louis Valentino Eugenia Wallace Dr. Henry F. Warden, Jr.

Mrs. Henry F. (Sally) Warden, Jr. Diane Washam Walter H. Weber Mr. George Welch James O. and Eva Whelan Susan Yancey Whitaker Mrs. Marion White Eloise Whitlow George W. Whitlow, Jr. James R. and Sara B. Wilcox Eugene and Ellen Williams Ethel Williamson Gwen Williamson H. P. (Hic) Williamson Jean C. Willingham Annie C. Wilson Harriet Wolfe Tricia Woodson Dr. and Mrs. T.D. Worthington George W. Wray, Jr. Steven Wright Rev. and Mrs. Harold Wright Mr. J. Warren Yoder Ms. Margaret Zap Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zazworsky

In Honor Of

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

The Bible can seem like an intimidating book to read. Perhaps you’ve wanted to read the whole Bible but get bogged down and overwhelmed, not knowing how to get started or how to keep going.

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A new yearly plan starts on January 1, 2015.

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