8:45 | 10:00 GATHERING AS GOD’S PEOPLE Prelude Angels from the Realms of Glory† Lighting the Advent Wreath O Come, O Come, Emmanuel† Sacrament of Baptism (see pages 7–9) Away in a Manger Life of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Shout for Joy Joy to the World†
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
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John 18:33–40 (Pew Bible 1683) FOLLOWING GOD INTO THE WORLD What Child Is This?† Invitation & Benediction Postlude
Items in bold are congregational.
† Those who are able, please stand.
11:15 Prelude Lighting the Advent Wreath Joy to the World† Angels We Have Heard on High† Baptisms Welcome & Greeting Life of the Congregation Pastoral Prayer O Holy Night
PREACHING:
Dr. Richard Kannwischer Senior Pastor
What Child Is This?† Invitation & Benediction Postlude
If your young child needs attention during worship, live broadcasts of each service are available in the Williams Center and the Nursing Mothers & Infants Room off the Williams Center.
Life of the Congregation
YOUNG ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY December 8 | 6:00 pm Join other young adults in celebrating the Christmas season at a special open house at the home of Rich & Kelly Kannwischer. REGISTER: peachtreechurch.org/yachristmas
JUSTICE FAIR TRADE MARKETPLACE December 10 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm Join us in the Fellowship Hall as we host a Fair Trade Market, featuring handcrafted products from around the world. peachtreechurch.org/justicemarketplace
LESSONS & CAROLS December 10 | 4:00 pm | Kellett Chapel Peachtree Youth Choir & Bells present a Christmas worship service in a candlelight tradition going back hundreds of years. peachtreechurch.org/lessonsandcarols
CHRISTMAS POPS December 17 | 7:00 pm | Sanctuary The Peachtree Music Ministry celebrates the Christmas season with choirs, bells, piano, organ, and orchestra featuring special guests. peachtreechurch.org/christmaspops
Baptisms 8:45 Elizabeth Adele (Adele) Bandy Daughter | Born: 4/18/17 Parents: McKinley & Judson Bandy Grandparents: Rosemary & Murray Bandy; Tracy & Jim Kane; Fontaine Kohler MATTHEW 5:14–16
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.
Robert Edens (Edens) Davis Son | Born: 6/14/17 Parents: Kirsten & Edens Davis Grandparents: Brenda & Dwight Davis; Kathy & Bob Lundsten PSALM 1:1–3
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.
Brannan Thomas Rumsey Son | Born: 6/8/16 Parents: Sara Kate & Matthew Rumsey Grandparents: Sue Ellen & Dan Brannan; Chris & Bob Rumsey 1 TIMOTHY 6:11–12
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith.
Baptisms 10:00 Anna Locke Arnold Daughter | Born: 3/7/17 Parents: Heather & Patrick Arnold Grandparents: Chris & Scott Arnold; Jennie & Steve Braasch 1 SAMUEL 1:27–28
“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.
Simms Haverty Hobart Daughter | Born: 3/16/17 Parents: Anne & John Hobart Grandparents: Anne & Billy Carr; Clare & Jay Hobart; Ashley & Ralph Womble DEUTERONOMY 6:5–6
Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.
Nicholas Shane Ledyard Son | Born: 4/19/17 Parents: Kayla & Jamie Ledyard Grandparents: Jayne & Gil Kloster; Jan Ledyard; Kristen & John Ledyard MATTHEW 5:14–16
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.
William Hampton (Hampton) Spry Son | Born: 5/11/17 Parents: Harrison & Brennan Spry Siblings: Palmer (6); Ramsey (4) Grandparents: Marty Spry; Penny & Bill Spry; Karen & John White LUKE 10:27
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind”; and, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
11:15 Robert Neal Fellows Son | Born: 12/31/16 Parents: Kathryn & Christopher Fellows Siblings: Henry (4); Amelia (3) Grandparents: Pam & Hank Fellows; Kaki & Robbie McCloud PHILIPPIANS 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Cooper David Franco Son | Born: 3/29/17 Parents: Lexi & Ryan Franco Grandparents: Tami & Mike Dasko; Pam & Morris Franco 1 SAMUEL 1:27–28
“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.
David Sutton (Sutton) Horne Son | Born: 2/22/17 Parents: Jordan & David Horne Grandparents: Daral Glick; Pris & David Horne 1 SAMUEL 1:27–28
“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.
Julie Bridger (Julie Bee) Isbill Daughter | Born: 8/9/17 Parents: Catherine & Jonathan Isbill Grandparents: Jan & Edward Isbill; Meg & David Matthews ISAIAH 30:21
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
Milestones
Just as families keep in touch about joys and sorrows, our church family at Peachtree wants to do the same. During your prayers this week, we ask you to lift up these people to God.
BIRTHS Frances Noel Potts 11/21 Colleen & Chris Potts Grandparents: Maureen & Norman Marsolan
HOSPITALS Darryl Jordan Kennestone Wellstar
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS Pat DaCosta 11/23 Mother of Cat DaCosta McAfee; Grandmother of Teo McAfee Peggy Sharpe Rodgers 11/21 Mother of M. J. Kelly; Grandmother of Mary Helen & Charlotte Kelly
The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in celebration of the baptism of: Julie Bridger Isbill by her grandparents, Meg & David Matthews, and her aunt, Lindsay Matthews
To submit Milestones for you or a member of your family, contact Celeste Cody at 404-842-5853 or ccody@peachtreepres.org.
Poinsettias
peachtreechurch.org/poinsettias
ACOLYTES
An acolyte plays an important role in our traditional worship, bringing the light of Christ into the service and leading us out into the world to be the light of Christ. Today’s acolytes:
8:45 Rees Thompson Grace Graham
10:00 Luke Vorpahl
The Sanctuary will soon be decorated with beautiful Christmas greenery and poinsettias! If you would like to take part by honoring or remembering your loved ones, you may purchase poinsettias online with a credit card. Or, if you would prefer to pay by cash or check, poinsettia order form envelopes are located in each pew. Simply complete the form on the envelope, include your payment, and place it in the offering plate. Completed forms with payment can also be placed in boxes located in the Williams Center and Family Commons throughout the week.
ADVENT WREATH Advent candles help us keep watch for the coming of Jesus. Today, we relight the candle of hope and light the candle of peace, remembering that Jesus is our hope and peace.
Poinsettias cost $10 for each person you wish to remember (Mr. & Mrs. count as two people). Forms and checks must be received no later than December 10.
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CONTACT
Barbara Dillingham
Heather Oliver | Hospitality Coordinator holiver@peachtreepres.org 404-842-3146
10:00 Don & Barbara Brown; Joe, Whitney & Sierra Novak
11:15 Aaron & Charlotte Pelz; Joseph & Ali
Names of those being honored will be listed in the December 17 bulletin.
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