Dec 15 bulletin

12.15.13

Micah 5:2-4

SANCTUARY WORSHIP December 15, 2013 | 8:45, 10:00 and 11:15 AM Services | 3rd Sunday of Advent

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME

Angels, from the Realms of Glory - #168 (verse 1)

Pastoral Prayer and 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.

*Call to Worship/Prayer of Adoration

Offering Our Gifts

Prelude Choral Introit (8:45 & 10:00)

In a Little Stable *Congregational Introit

GIVE PRAISE TO GOD

The Holly and the Ivy *Congregational Response

**Hymn of Praise

Angels We Have Heard on High - #158 Lighting of the Candles Lighting of the Advent Wreath Placement of the Bible Prayer of Confession Merciful God, you came to us in weakness and vulnerability, lacking social status and wealth. We confess that what you freely embraced we work hard to avoid. We fear being weak. We guard our social standing. We chase wealth and the comforts it gives us. In your humility you lived with true power.

In our strength we find we are often powerless.

Forgive the misguided direction of our lives and grant us grace to walk in your steps. Help us to find life by giving it away, even as you gave your life for us. We open our hands in these moments as we offer silent prayers of confession.

Assurance of God’s Forgiveness

Joy to the World - #161 (verse 4)

LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD Left Handed Power..................................Vic Pentz (8:45 & 10:00) Bryan Dunagan (11:15) Micah 5:2-4.........................................Pew Bible, pages 1445-1446

GO IN GOD’S NAME *Hymn of Response

What Child is This? - #159 *Invitation and Benediction *Postlude

LEADING THE WORSHIP Vic Pentz, senior pastor - 8:45AM Chuck Roberts, pastor for congregational life Vicki Harrington Franch, pastor for pastoral care Vic Pentz, senior pastor - 10:00AM Chuck Roberts, pastor for congregational life Marnie Crumpler, executive pastor

*Congregational Response (all singing, remain seated)

O Little Town of Bethlehem - #171 (verse 4) **Life of the Congregation

Bryan Dunagan, teaching pastor - 11:15AM Mark Crumpler, pastor for teaching and spiritual formation Josh Peck, director of college and young adult ministires

Congregational Carol Medley

LEADING THE MUSIC

Away in a Manger Infant Holy, Infant Lowly In the Bleak Midwinter

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

The Chancel Choir The Cherub Choir Mary Hoffman, director of music ministries Nicholas Bowden, principal organist Diedre Agustin, harp Jennifer Hanna, director of cherub choir Shar Wilson, children’s choir assistant John Phillips, children’s music accompanist

ADVENT SUNDAY Today 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 a fifth candle, celebrating the birth of Jesus, the Light of the World. Today, we relight the candles of hope and peace and we light the third candle of Advent. This is the candle of joy. As the coming of Jesus, our Savior, draws nearer, our joy builds with our anticipation of his birth.

LIGHTING THE CANDLES - 8:45 & 10:00 Annabelle Lawson & Rachel Whitfield Makayla Kontz & William Sharp LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH 8:45 Ann Hart and Steve Hunter, Jack, Sydney and Lizzie 10:00 Carol and Stiles Kellett, Jr.; Kathleen and Stiles Kellett, III, Stiles, IV and Katie; Kappy and William deButts, Will, IV, Jack and Caroline 11:15 Sharon and Charles Clark ELDERS PLACING THE BIBLE - 8:45, 10:00 & 11:15 Mary Ellen Snodgrass Beth Stevens Ruthanne Suttles FLOWERS IN WORSHIP 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.

Christmas Concerts SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2013 LEGENDS AND CAROLS: A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL CONCERT 6:00-7:30PM IN THE SANCTUARY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2013 NICHOLAS BOWDEN AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS CONCERT — 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 6:00-8:00PM IN THE SANCTUARY

ChristmasEve Services

Each year we experience the miracle again. Through music and message, the wonder of God’s incredible love in the baby Jesus shines on that Holy Night. Worship at Peachtree this Christmas Eve. 10 AM – YOUNG FAMILIES SERVICE, SANCTUARY 12 NOON – COMMUNION SERVICE, KELLETT CHAPEL 12 NOON - A SUMMIT CHRISTMAS, THE LODGE 2 PM – FAMILY SERVICE, SANCTUARY 4 PM – FAMILY CANDLELIGHT SERVICE, SANCTUARY

MILESTONES............................December 15, 2013 BIRTHS Jaclyn & Wesley Slagle Girl: Caroline Olivia, 12/5 Jessica & Craig Kalb Twin boys: Preston Joseph & Anderson Henry, 12/6 Robin & Neal Malmanger Boy: Peter Jermone, 9/11 IN THE HOSPITAL Northside St. Joseph Jeff Currier Mary Zumot Eleanor Cool MEMBER DEATH DeeDee Lynch, 12/5

6, 8 AND 10 PM – TRADITIONAL CANDLELIGHT SERVICES, SANCTUARY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CHILDCARE: is available for all services– birth through 5 years old.

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

PEACHTREE EXPRESS SHUTTLE SERVICE CATES CENTER LOT Located on East Andrews between Roswell Road and West Paces Ferry, 3:00 -7:30 p.m.

POWERS FERRY SQUARE LOT Located at Powers Ferry and Roswell Road , 1/4 mile north of church, 3:00 - 7:30 p.m

GET INVOLVED

CONNECT CARD Welcome to Peachtree. We’re glad you are here!

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❏ I / We are new to Peachtree ❏ I would like to learn more about joining ❏ I would like to learn more about: ❏ Please update my address / contact information: Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. (please circle one) Your Name Spouse’s Name (if applicable) Street City

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FILL THE SANCTUARY WITH CHRISTMAS LOVE The Sanctuary is beautifully adorned with Christmas greenery and poinsettias! If you would like to take part by honoring or remembering your loved ones or special friends, please contribute $10.00 for each person you wish to remember (Mr. and Mrs. are two persons). Names of those being honored will be published in the December 22nd bulletin.

Simply fill out a form located at the Welcome Center desk, and drop it in the box TODAY! Make checks payable to Peachtree Presbyterian Church.

Phone Email ❑ Single

❑ Married

❑ I / We have kids aged newborn - 4th grade ❏ I / We have kids 5th - 12th grade

Heart?

WHERE IS YOUR

I would like to join a volunteer team for ❏ Usher / Greeter ❏ Children’s Ministry ❏ Student Ministry ❏ Music Ministry-Instrumental / Vocal ❏ Worship Video Production

I would like prayer

*Please fold and drop in the offering basket

For more information go to peachtreepres.org/news

2013 END OF YEAR GIVING As the year draws to a close, there are three ways to make your 2013 gifts comply with I.R.S. regulations: • Check - Your check must be dated and postmarked by December 31, 2013, to be included in your 2013 giving.

• Stock - The stock must be in the church’s account by December 31, 2013, to be included in your 2013 giving. It is important that you initiate this transfer by December 20th to allow for the year-end delay in transfers being completed. To obtain transfer information and to notify the church of your gift, please contact Lynn Dawson at 404-842-5841 or email at ldawson@peachtreepres.org. (Your stock gift does not come with your name attached so we do not know the donor unless you let us know.)

• Credit Card - Submit your gift online with a credit card. As with any gift, the transaction must be completed by December 31, 2013, to be included in your 2013 giving. You can do this by going to the church’s web site, peachtreepres.org, and clicking on the “Giving” link. Just follow the steps.

You will receive an email confirmation when your charge goes through.

For convenience, the Finance Office will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

December 27 & 30 and from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on December 31st.