CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
Peachtree is a community of Jesus followers inviting people to follow God in heart, mind, and strength.
Assemble in God’s Name Prelude
Congregational Introit*
Angels from the Realms of Glory
#168
Call to Worship/Prayer of Adoration*
Give Praise to God Hymn of Praise**
Joy to the World
#161
Lighting of the Candles Placing the Bible Prayer of Confession Merciful 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 Response
O Little Town of Bethlehem #171 (v. 4)
Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer Our 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 Gifts
Jesus, What a Wonderful Child
Listen to God’s Word
THE ILLUMINATION: WISE MEN
Matthew 2:1–12 (Pew Bible 1497–1498) Chuck Roberts 8:45, 10:00, 11:15
Go in God’s Name Hymn of Response*
We Three Kings #176
Invitation and Benediction* Postlude*
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 mother And Joseph as His earthly father. Three wisemen travelin’ from afar They were guided by that shining star To see King Jesus where He lay In 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)
Life of the Congregation**
Doxology*
* Those who are able, please stand. ** Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.
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.
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #544
LEADING THE WORSHIP MILESTONES 8:45
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Jay Madden Pastor for Mission
Mark Crumpler
Hospitals
Payton Szpindor Home Hospice Care
Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation
Ben Shippen Lenbrook (Care Floor)
10:00
Family Member Death
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life Jay Madden Pastor for Mission
Sasan Tavassoli
Persian Ministries Coordinator 11:15
Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life
Mark Crumpler
Pastor for Teaching & Spiritual Formation
Vicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care
Leading the Music
Peachtree Youth Choir & Alumni Mary Hoffman Director of Music Andy Bayles Assoc. Dir. of Music & Worship John H. Roark Associate Organist Jonathan Swygert Trumpet Emory Clements Bass Butch Sievers Percussion
Lighting the Candles
Katherine Davis, Rachel Axelson 8:45 Makayla Kontz 10:00 Ella Hart, Ella Shevlin 11:15
Placing the Bible Tom Gay 8:45 Marion Glover 10:00 Doug Gooding 11:15
Betty Laduke 12/21 Mother of Bettie Laduke
Sally Lund 12/22 Sister of Larry Scheinpflug
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