CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP

Assemble in God’s NamePrelude

Congregational Introit*

Angels from the Realms of Glory #168

Call to Worship/Prayer of Adoration*

Give Praise to GodHymn of Praise**

Joy to the World #161

Lighting of the Candles

Placing the Bible

Prayer of ConfessionMerciful God, the wise men went to great lengths to find the Christ child. Their long journey was a quest to worship the newborn King. In recent days we too have gone to great lengths to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Far too often our efforts have left us weary, not worshipful. We confess that at times our pursuit of the perfect Christmas causes us to miss the presence of Christ. Forgive our loss of focus on Jesus. Make us eager in these moments to truly worship the one who has come to us, full of grace and truth. May that grace renew our hearts as we offer our silent prayers of confession…

Assurance of God’s Forgiveness

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

Life of the Congregation**

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 evilFor Thine is the kingdom and the

power and the glory forever. Amen.

Offering Our GiftsJesus, What a Wonderful Child arr. Rollo Dillworth

Refrain Jesus, Jesus,

Oh what a wonderful Child!Jesus, Jesus, so lowly meek and mild.New life, new hope, to all He brings.Listen to the angels sing!Glory, glory, glory to the newborn King!

He was heralded by the angels, yes born in a lowly manger

God chose the virgin as His motherAnd Joseph as His earthly father.Three wisemen travelin’ from afarThey were guided by that shining starTo see King Jesus where He layIn a manger full of hay. (Refrain)

Some traveled north, some traveled south to see this wonderful Child,

Some traveled east, some traveled west to see this wonderful Child. (Refrain)

Doxology*

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #544

Listen to God’s WordTHE ILLUMINATION: WISE MENMatthew 2:1–12 (Pew Bible 1497–1498)Chuck Roberts 8:45, 10:00, 11:15

Go in God’s NameHymn of Response*

We Three Kings #176

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.

LEADING THE WORSHIP MILESTONES8:45Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational LifeJay Madden Pastor for MissionMark Crumpler Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation

10:00Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational LifeJay Madden Pastor for MissionSasan Tavassoli Persian Ministries Coordinator

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

Leading the MusicPeachtree Youth Choir & AlumniMary Hoffman Director of MusicAndy Bayles Assoc. Dir. of Music & WorshipJohn H. Roark Associate OrganistJonathan Swygert TrumpetEmory Clements BassButch Sievers Percussion

Lighting the CandlesKatherine Davis, Rachel Axelson 8:45Makayla Kontz 10:00Ella Hart, Ella Shevlin 11:15

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

HospitalsPayton SzpindorHome Hospice Care

Ben ShippenLenbrook (Care Floor)

Family Member DeathBetty Laduke 12/21Mother of Bettie Laduke

Sally Lund 12/22Sister of Larry Scheinpflug

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