CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP

Assemble in God’s NamePrelude

Choral Introit“Praise Ye the Lord of Hosts” from Christmas Oratorio Camille Saint-Saëns

Congregational Introit*

Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Prayer of Adoration*

Give Praise to GodHymn of Praise**

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel #147

Lighting of the Candles

Placing the Bible

Prayer of ConfessionGracious and loving God, we gather on this first Advent Sunday anticipating the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Our worship in this season is marked by familiar songs and stories. We confess today these familiarities often dull our worship. Like Zechariah, we go through the motions of worship not expecting that you will meet us here and change our lives. Forgive us for settling for something less than you wish to give us in this season. Make us eager to hear your word, bold to trust and ready to obey. Make us a people prepared for the coming of the Lord. Do so even now as we continue our confession in silence…

Assurance of God’s Forgiveness

Congregational Response*

O 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 GiftsThere Shall a Star from Jacob Come Forth Felix Mendelssohn

There shall a star from Jacob come forth,

And a Sceptre from Israel rise up.And dash in pieces Princes

and Nations.There shall a star from Jacob

come forth.

How brightly shines the morning star!With sudden radiance from afarWith light and comfort glowing!Thy word, Jesus, inly feeds us,

rightly leads us, life bestowing. Praise, oh praise such love o’erflowing!

Doxology*

Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #544

Listen to God’s WordTHE EXPECTATION: ZECHARIAHLuke 1:5–25 (Pew Bible 1587–1588)Chuck Roberts 8:45, 10:00, 11:15

Go in God’s NameHymn of Response*

What Child Is This? #159

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 MissionSteve Huntley Pastor for Grand Adults

10:00Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational LifeJay Madden Pastor for MissionMarnie Crumpler Executive Pastor

11:15Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational LifeMarnie Crumpler Executive PastorVicki Harrington Franch Pastor for Pastoral Care

Leading the MusicThe Chancel ChoirMary Hoffman Director of MusicAndy Bayles Assoc. Dir. of Music & WorshipKenneth Axelson Interim OrganistRebecca Collins OboeGuang Wang CelloJoel Morris Percussion

Lighting the CandlesLaura & Ellen Claxton 8:45Adair & Amelia Smith 10:00Ella Hart & Ella Shevlin 11:15

Placing the BibleVic Bell 8:45Stefan Brecher 10:00Julianna Cagle 11:15

Lighting of Advent CandlesLiz & Armin Brecher 8:45Margaret & John Long, Abby, Jack & Millie 10:00Ashley & Joe Chapman Jr., Joe III, and Hugh 11:15

BirthsAnn Ballard (Annie) Crane 11/17Anita & Andrew Crane

Abigail Ruth (Abby) Richards, Trox Emmett (Trox) Richards, Charles Gregory (Charlie) Richards 11/10Parents: Sara Zielske Richards & Russell Montgomery Richards;Grandmother: Ann Richards;Grandparents: Melanie & Russ Richards;Great Grandmother: Linda Brown

HospitalsCharlie FlowersSt. Joseph

Ann NorvellSt. Joseph

Family Member DeathMary Luella Erickson 11/18Mother of Emily Hendrick; Grandmother of Andrew Hendrick

Betty Emery 11/19Mother of Nancy Andersen

What would you give to have seen the expression on Mary’s face when the angel told her she was to conceive and give birth to God’s son?

Artists by the thousands have endeav-ored to capture on canvas the faces and gestures of the characters in the original Christmas story. How do you see young Mary in your mind’s eye? Wide-eyed? Terrified? Confused? How about her cousin Elizabeth? Or Joseph? The shepherds?

Through the eyes of great artists we’ll look at key moments in the gospel birth narrative.

New series begins today.

POINSETTIASThe Sanctuary and church campus will soon be decorated with beautiful Christmas greenery and poinsettias! If you would like to take part by honoring or remembering your loved ones or special friends, please place your order online.peachtree-church.org/news/poinsettias

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Come hear author Rebekah Lyons in the Fellowship Hall as she describes how she found freedom when facing her greatest fear. Tickets for the annual Women’s Christmas Tea can be purchased online for $20.peachtree-church.org/tea

Join us this Wednesday, December 3, and the first Wednesday of every month in The Lodge from 7:05 –7:55 pm for a time of prayer. Everyone is welcome.

Learn more about your relationship with God, specific ways to get involved with the church, and about joining Peachtree next week in room 2315 from 10:00 am–12:15 pm. peachtree-church.org/exppeachtree

Children’s Advent Concert December 7 | 4:00 pm | SanctuaryKingston Trio LIVE! December 11 | 7:00 pm | SanctuaryStrike the Harp: A Christmas Festival Concert December 14 | 6:00 pm | Sanctuary Nicholas Bowden & Friends Christmas Concert December 21 | 6:00 pm | Sanctuarypeachtree-church.org/concerts