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Love in Dirty Overalls 

Sunday, december 20, 2009

the 16th Annual 

Nicholas Bowden & Friends 

Christmas Concert 

Sunday, December 20, 6:00 p.m. 

Weekly Recommended Resource 

Love Beyond Reason 

by John Ortberg 

”Every once in a great while, a 

new author dares to write of divine 

love, and shapes it into forms more 

vivid, more human, more beautiful, 

and more powerful than we have 

End of Year 

Giving 

For your convenience, Peachtree’s Finance 

Office will be open on Dec. 28th, 29th 

and 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

and December 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 

1:00 p.m. For more information about 

2009 giving, see page 14. Should you 

have any last minute questions, you may 

contact Mary Martin at 404-842-5841 

or mmartin@peachtreepres.org. 

ever seen. John Ortberg does this 

rare thing for us in Love 

Beyond Reason. Its rag doll stories 

alone could turn this book into a 

classic.” 

—Lewis Smedes 

2 Peachtree Presbyterian Church

w e l c o m e 

w e l c o m e 

to Peachtree Presbyterian Church 

Where everyone’s welcome, nobody’s perfect, and anything is possible. 

Today in Worship, December 20, 2009 

This morning, Dr. Vic Pentz will preach at 8:45, 10 and 11:15 a.m., as we 

continue our sermon series The Four Loves. The scripture for today’s sermon, 

“Love in Dirty Overalls: Agape” is I Corinthians 13. Rev. Bryan Dunagan will be 

preaching at the 11:05 service in The Gym. 

TODAY IS THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 

Advent is a season of watchfulness. Advent candles help us keep watch for the light 

of Christ. Each week the light increases as a new candle is lit to join the ones that have 

already been illuminated until finally all the candles will be lit as we celebrate the birth 

of Jesus Christ on Christmas Eve. 

Connect With Our Community 

Come down to “Take 10” in the Williams Center immediately after the service. 

You’ll find coffee, lemonade and a cookie waiting. 

FOR OUR GUESTS 

• Take a tour of Peachtree every first Sunday, immediately following each service. 

Meet in the Williams Center. 

• Join Peachtree at “Exploring Peachtree”- An Orientation for New Members in 

Room 2315, 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Next class: January 10. 

You’ll get vital information about faith in Jesus Christ and expectations for members 

of our community. At the end of the session, you will have the opportunity to 

meet our Session and join Peachtree. For information or class registration contact 

Dee Dee Lynch at (404) 842-5825, or e-mail dlynch@peachtreepres.org. 

As we prepare to worship we ask that all cell phones and beepers be turned off and that food and 

drinks remain outside the Sanctuary. Parents, we want this time of worship to be a meaningful 

experience for you. If, during the service, your child needs attention, the Parlor (Room 3319) is 

available to you. The room is equipped with comfortable furniture and closed-circuit TV so you 

can continue to participate in the worship service while tending to the needs of your child. 

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w o r s h i p 

Welcome to Worship! 

One of God’s 

greatest gifts to us is 

the gift of friendship. 

Amazingly, Jesus 

chose to call us 

friends rather than 

servants. What 

friends are you 

especially thankful for 

as you enter 

worship today? 

Celebration of 

w o r s h i p 

decemeber 20, 2009 | 8:45, 10:00 a n d 11:15 a.m. services 

Assemble in God’s Name 

Prelude Winter I from The Four Seasons ................Antonio Vivaldi 

Tom McDavid, violinist 

Chiming of the Hour 

Call to Worship 

Prayer of Adoration 

f o u r t h su n d a y in a d v e n t 

Give Praise to God 

**Processional Hymn 

O Come All Ye Faithful ................................................ a d e st e fi deles 

See page 7 

Placement of the Bible and Lighting of the Advent Wreath 

In the familiar line, 

“O Come Let Us 

Adore Him,” you 

hear the words of an 

invitation. This hymn 

invites us to join our 

voices with a heavenly 

choir and the citizens 

of heaven. What we 

do here on Sunday 

mirrors an unseen 

reality that 

is happening all 

the time. 

Anthem Joy to the World............................................ arr. Ovid Young 

Jason Hardy and Clay Hilley, soloists 

Joy to the world! The Lord is come; 

Let earth receive her King; 

Let every heart prepare Him room, 

And heaven and nature sing…. 

Joy to the world! The Savior reigns: 

Let men their songs employ; 

While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains 

Repeat the sounding joy…. 

He rules the world with truth and grace, 

And makes the nations prove 

The glories of His righteousness, 

And wonders of His love…. 

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


Are you in a small 

group or want to 

dig into the sermon 

text? Sermon 

study questions 

are available in the 

“news and events” 

section at www. 

peachtreepres.org 

Prayer of Confession 

Gracious God, we know what love is only because you 

have first loved us. Your love for us was seen in the gift 

of your Son. The full extent of your love was shown to 

us in his death on the cross. And you have commanded 

us to love one another in the same way that you have 

loved us. We confess that we are not able to do this in 

our own power. Forgive us for our self-seeking ways, 

chasing love as a possession rather than releasing it as a 

gift. Cleanse our hearts that we might fully receive your 

love and then offer it to the world in Jesus’ name. Hear 

us now as we continue our confession in silence . . . 

Assurance of God’s Forgiveness 

*Congregational Response 

O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; 

Cast out our sin, and enter in, be born in us today. 

We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; 

O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel! 

**Life of the Congregation 

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. 

Offering Our Gifts 



Charles Wesley, 

secretary for General 

Oglethorpe in 

the 1730’s, had a 

personal conversion 

experience that gave 

him “rest in his soul” 

and released in him 

the gift of hymnwriting: 

Wesley wrote 

over 6,000 hymns 

including Love 

Divine. 

Offertory 

Love Divine All Loves Excelling......................arr. Mack Wilberg 

The Chancel Choir 

Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven to earth come down; 

Fix in us thy humble dwelling; all thy faithful mercies crown! 

Jesus, Thou art all compassion, pure unbounded love Thou art; 

Visit us with Thy salvation; enter every trembling heart. 

Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit, into every troubled breast! 

Let us all in Thee inherit; let us find that second rest. 

Take away our bent to sinning; alpha and Omega be; 

End of faith, as its Beginning, set our hearts at liberty. 

Come, Almighty to deliver, let us all Thy life receive; 

Suddenly return and never, never more Thy temples leave. 

Thee we would be always blessing, serve Thee as Thy hosts above, 

Pray and praise Thee without ceasing, glory in Thy perfect love. 

Finish, then, Thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be. 

Let us see Thy great salvation perfectly restored in Thee; 

Changed from glory into glory, ‘til in heaven we take our place, 

Till we cast our crowns before Thee, 

Lost in wonder, love, and praise! 

As with “O Come 

Let Us Adore Him,” 

this hymn gives 

us a picture of 

universal worship. 

Here the Angels’ 

song from on high 

is echoed by the 

mountains. All 

creation points to 

the creator and in 

doing so worships 

and gives glory to 

God on high. 

*Doxology (all singing)...............................................................o l d h u n d r e dt h 

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; 

Praise Him, all creatures here below; 

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; 

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. 

Listen to God’s Word Read and 

Proclaimed 

Sermon series: The Four Loves 

Scripture: I Corinthians :13, (pew Bible, pages 1786-1787) 

Sermon: “Love in Dirty Overalls”......................................Dr. Vic Pentz 

Senior Pastor 

Go in God’s Name 

*Hymn of Response 

Angels We Have Heard On High...............................................g lo r i a 

See page 8 

*Invitation and Benediction 

*Postlude ........................................................................Nicholas Bowden 





8:45 , 10:00, & 11:15 

*11:05 

8:45 

10:00 

*11:05 

11:15 

Leading the Worship 

Vic Pentz, s e n i o r pa s to r, preaching 

Bryan Dunagan, t e a c h i n g pa s to r 

Vicki Franch, pa s to r f o r pa sto r a l c a r e 

Jay Madden, pa s to r f o r m ission 

Chuck Roberts, pa s to r f o r wo r k li f e a n d c o m m u n i t y 

Marnie Crumpler, e x e c u t i v e pa s to r 

Joe Ryan, d i r e c to r, s t u d e n t ministries 

Mark Crumpler, pa s to r f o r t e a c h i n g a n d spi ritual f o r m at i o n 

Steve Huntley, pa s to r f o r g r a n d a d u lt s 

8:45, 10 & 11:15 

Leading the Music 

The Chancel Choir 

Mary Hoffman, d i r e c to r o f m u s i c ministries 

Nicholas Bowden, principal o r g a n i s t 

Dr. John H. Roark, associate o r g a n i s t 

Tom McDavid, violinist 

Jason Hardy, b a s s 

Clay Hilley, t e n o r 

*11:05 

Joe Ryan, d i r e c to r, s t u d e n t ministries 

*11:05 w o r s h i p s e rv i c e, g y m 

Elders Placing the Bible AND 

PRAYING FOR THE WORSHIP SERVICE 

8:45 Stiles Kellett 

10:00 MJ Kelly 

11:15 George Lane 

Families lighting the advent candle 

8:45 Bill and Dorothy Bassett, son and grandchildren 

10:00 Jeffrey and Nancy Gallups, Daniel and Mark 

11:15 Mark and Amy Kistulenic, Grace, Billy and Hope 

11:05 Bill Izlar, William, David and Jimbo 

The beautiful flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given 

to the glory of God and in Loving Memory of 

Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. O’Farrell. 

They are the gift of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph I. Miller, Jr. 


WELCOME TO PEACHTREE 

Sunday Worship Services 

• 8:20 a.m. Communion Service, Wilson Chapel 

• 8:45 a.m. Service, Sanctuary 

• 10 a.m. Service, Sanctuary 

• 11:05 a.m. Service, Gym 

• 11:15 a.m. Service, Sanctuary 

Worship Broadcasts 

Television 

AIB – Sunday at 10 a.m., Monday and Wednesday at 9 p.m. 

AIB is now a digital channel on Comcast. 

Internet 

Live webcast on Sundays at 8:45, 10 and 11:15 a.m. worship services. An archive of all 

sermons is available on demand at www.peachtreepres.org. 

GUEST PARKING 

We invite our guests to park in our new Dogwood Deck across the street from the 

Sanctuary. 

Peachtree Express- Satellite Parking for Sunday Services 

Securities Center 

Securities Center is located at 3500 Piedmont Rd. Buses run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. 

Buses pick up at the loading dock at the end of the property closest to Peachtree St. 

Cates Center 

Cates Center is located at 110 East Andrews Dr., between West Paces Ferry and 

Roswell Road. Buses run from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. 

Powers Ferry Square 

Powers Ferry Square is ½ mile north of the church on the west side of Roswell Road. 

Buses run from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. 

At the church, buses drop off and pick up at the Welcome Center. Window signs indicate 

the parking site served. Detailed maps are available in the Welcome Center and on 

Peachtree’s website at www.peachtreepres.org. 

Bookstore 

The bookstore is located in the Welcome Center. An audio CD copy of today’s sermon is 

available for purchase in the bookstore following the 10 a.m. service. 

Monday–Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 


Win t e r 

FIND A 

life-changing GROUP 

to grow in your relationship 

with God and others 

Women »p.14-15 

• Word Before Work Bible Study 

• MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) 

• MOPS Volunteers 

• Women’s Community Bible Study (WCBS) 

• The Amazing Collection Bible Study 

Men »p.15 

• IRONMEN 

Adults »p.15 

• Mariners Class Special Guest 

University Ministries »p.16 

• Peachtree U 

Students »p.16 

• High School: Wired, Ten6 

• Middle School: Plugged-In, Outlet 

• Fifty6: Sunday Mornings, Sunday 

Services 

Children »p.16 

• Preschool Registration 

• God’s Little Garden, The Pond, KidJam, 

The Zone 

Music Ministry »p.17 

• Sing with the Choir for Christmas Eve! 

• Adults: Chancel Choir, Celebration 

Ringers, Chancel Bells 

• Students Grades 7 – 12: Peachtree 

Youth Choir, Peachtree Youth Bells 

• Children Grades 4 – 6: Kingdom 

Singers, Peachtree Bells 

• Children Grades 1 – 3: Praise Singers, 

Praise Ringers 

• 4-Year-Olds – Pre-1st Grade: Cherub Choir 

Open to All »p.17-18 

• Peachtree Presbyterian Christmas 

Ornament 

• Peachtree Christmas Cards On Sale 

• Amazing Collection Bible Study 

• Thursday Noon Time of Prayer 

• Prayer of Dedication 

• Lunch & Learn Seminar 

• Peachtree’s Centennial 

Pictorial Directory 

Grand Adults »p.18 

• LIFESPAN Resources’ Day Club 

• Friday Bible Study 

• QUEST 

• Handyman Guild 


c l a s s e s & c o m m u n i t i e s 

Open to All Room Time 

Sola Scriptura (Bible Study) 4303 8:55 

The Hope Class (adults with developmental disabilities) 2102 10:00 

Latitude and Longitude (God’s Work in the World) 2303 11:15 

The Amazing Collection (Bible Study) 2309 11:15 

Young adults: 20s— Early 30s Room Time 

Renewal (twentysomethings) 2402 10:00 

Foundations (engaged, newly married) 2405 10:00 

Proclaimers (couples) 2403 10:00 

Post-College (recent graduates, ages 21-25) 4208 10:00 

Adults: 30s & 40s Room Time 

Adventures (singles, age 30-somethings) 4307 10:00 

Explorers (single, married parents of young children) 3313 9:00 

Outfitters (couples with/without children) 2309 10:00 

The Commitments (couples) 2301 10:00 

LifeMates (couples) 3313 10:00 

Bread Breakers 2311 10:00 


The Vine (singles) 4303 10:00 

Single Horizon (Singles 45-65) Kellett Seminar 10:00 

Christ Connection (singles and couples) 4305 10:00 

Legacy (couples) 3309 10:00 

Partners in Faith 3311 10:00 

Faithmates 2303 10:00 


Credence 4404 10:00 

Celebration (singles and couples) 3305 10:00 

Unity (singles and couples) 4311 10:00 

Discovery (singles and couples) 4313 10:00 

Mariners (singles and couples) 2311 9:00 

Seekers (singles and couples 50 and over) 3405 10:00 

Heritage (singles and couples) 2311 11:15 

Grand Adults: 60s + Room Time 

Covenant (singles and couples) 2203 10:00 

Gene and Martha Wilson (singles and couples) 2202 10:00 

Agape (singles and couples) 2202 11:15 


Women: All aGES ROOM Time 

Real Women 3313 11:15 

UNIVERSITY MINISTRIES ROOM Time 

College: Peachtree U the Lodge, 4204 10:00 

StudENTS ROOM Time 

High School: Wired the Lodge, 4211 10:00 

7th & 8th: Plugged in the Lodge, 4111 10:00 

5th & 6th: Fifty6 the Lodge, 4108 10:00 

CHILDREN 

God’s Little Garden 8 Weeks – Toddlers 8:30 – Close of Last Worship 

The Pond 2 – K 8:45, 10:00, 11:00 

KidJam 1st – 4th 8:45, 10:00 

The Zone 1st – 4th 11:00 

Greeters on nursery, preschool and elementary halls will direct you to the appropriate classroom. All 

childrens’ halls can be accessed from the Welcome Area in Family Commons. 


End of Year giving 

As the year draws to a close, there are three ways to make your 2009 gifts 

comply with I.R.S. regulations: 

• Check – Your check must be dated and mailed by December 31, 2009, to be 

included in your 2009 giving. 

• Stock - The stock must be in the church’s account by December 31, 2009, to 

be included in your 2009 giving. It is important that you initiate this transfer by 

December 23rd 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 

Mary Martin at 404-842-5841 or email her at mmartin@peachtreepres.org. 

Remember, your stock gift does not come with your name attached so we do not 

know the donor unless you let us know. 

• Credit Card – Starting this year, you have the ability to pay your gift online with 

a credit card. As with any gift, the transaction must be completed by December 

31, 2009, to be included in your 2009 giving. You can do this by going to the 

church’s web site, www.peachtreepres.org, and clicking on the “Give” button. 

Just follow the steps. You will receive an email confirmation when your charge 

goes through. 

Church financial status through November 2009 

Annual Budget: $10,827,201 

Tithes & Offerings Received 

November 

Year-to-Date 

$920,436 $7,256,015 

Other Special Giving Received $96,093 $1,506,463 

Total 

$1,016,529 $8,762,478 

Growing Strong Capital Goal: $32,319,000 

Total Pledges Total Gifts Received % of Pledges Paid 

$26,549,852 $21,770,926 82% 

Pledges still needed: $5,769,148 

SUNDAY AND WEEKLY HAPPenings 12.20.09 

Women 

Presbyterian Women 

Circles will meet for Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. 

Church and Community circle will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Eloise Shepherd, 

300 West Arden Road NW, Atlanta 30327. For more information, please call 

Betsy McCamey, (404) 252-8104. 



Women 

Word Before Work Bible Study 

Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8:15 a.m., The Lodge or 

7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Brookhaven. Information 

and Contact: 

Mary Beth Thrasher (a.m. study) 

marybethuga@aol.com, 

Hyland Justice (p.m. study) 

hylandjustice@comcast.net. 

ADULTS 

Mariners Class 

The Mariners Sunday School Class is 

privileged to have Dr. Steve Hayner, the 

newly installed President of Columbia 

Seminary, teach during the month of 

December. Guests are welcome. Sunday, 

9:00 a.m., Room 2311. 

Peachtree MOPS 

(Mothers of Preschoolers) 

Meetings held on the first and third Tuesday 

of each month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in The 

Lodge and the third Wednesday of each 

month, 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the main church 

building, Room 2315. Contact Kelly Marshall, 

kellyrmarshall@gmail.com.; to register, 

www.peachtreemops.org. 

MOPS Volunteers Needed 

Work in the nursery with Peachtree 

caregivers to provide a break for MOPS 

moms. Shifts are 3 hours, once or twice 

a month as your schedule allows. 

Contact: Kim Lambeth, lambethsk@ 

yahoo.com, 404-597-3612. 

Women’s Community Bible Study (WCBS) 

Women of all denominations are invited 

to register for the 2009 -2010 WCBS 

Bible Study. Large group: Wednesdays, 

9:30 a.m. Peachtree Sanctuary. Small 

group breakout sessions immediately 

following Large Group. Registration for 

new members is $55 and $75 for returning 

members. Information and Registration: 

www.wcbsonline.org. 

Women’s Bible Study: The Amazing 

Collection: The Bible, Book by Book 

Thursdays, 10 a.m. - Noon, Room 2202, 

January 14 - May 6, 2010 

Cost: Winter/Spring semester $25 for 

2 workbooks. Information and contact: 

Gaylen Baxter, gaylenbaxter@gmail.com 

MEN 

IRONMEN —Peachtree Presbyterian’s 

Ministry with and for Men 

Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:00 a.m., The Canyon 

Room of The Lodge. For more information 

visit www.peachtreeironmen.org. 

IRONMEN to Feature Lt. Gen (Ret.) 

Russel Honoré 

What does leadership in times of crisis 

look like? Some may say it wears the face 

of three-star General Russel Honoré, the 

“Ragin Cajun,” who President Bush asked 

to go into New Orleans in the wake of 

Hurricane Katrina to lead and oversee rescue 

and recovery efforts. Recently retired after 

35 years in the United States Army, Gen. 

Honoré will speak at a special IRONMEN 

breakfast on Tuesday, January 12 at 7:00 AM 

in Fellowship Hall. As a follower of Jesus, and 

one who knows what it takes to make hard 

and strong decisions in difficult times, Gen. 

Honoré will bring a message of motivation 

and encouragement. Tickets for this event, 

which includes a full breakfast, are $10 each 

(tables of 8 can be reserved for $80); seating 

is limited, and tickets can be purchased in the 

Peachtree Bookstore, in the Williams Center 

on December 27 and January 3, or through 

the church website. 


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UNIVERSITY MINISTRIES 

Upcoming Events: 

10:45 a.m. Sundays-Quarter-Hour Coffee 

The Lodge Cafe. New to Peachtree? Want 

to meet other college students and find 

out more about Peachtree U? Starting on 

January 10th you can join us for coffee in 

The Lodge Cafe before the 11o5 Service. 

10 a.m. Sundays December 20-January 3 

College Gathering: 

The Lodge in Room 4208. Join us for a 

4-week teaching and discussion series. 

Contact: Anneka Miller, 

amiller@peachtreepres.org 

STUDENTS 

High School 

• Wired—Sunday mornings 10:00-11:00 

a.m., Summit (Room 4211) 

• Ten6–6:00-7:30 p.m. Students meet in 

The Lodge as a large group for dinner, 

and then break into small groups. 

Children 

Preschool Registration for the 2010-2011 

School Year 

Registration for the 2010-2011 school 

year at Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool 

occurs in January. Currently enrolled 

students and their siblings should register 

on January 6, 7 or 8, 2010. Members 

of Peachtree Presbyterian Church may 

register new students to the program 

on January 13, 2010; registration opens 

to the community on January 14, 2010. 

Applications and registration fees should 

be brought to the Welcome Center 

between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on the 

appropriate date. For further information, 

please consult the Preschool’s websitewww.peachtreepresbyterianpreschool.org 

or call 404-842-5809. 

God’s Little Garden 

Ages 8 weeks — Toddlers 

Sunday Mornings 8:30 a.m. through the 

close of the last service. Contact: Beth 

Mercer, Director of Nursery Ministry, 

404-842-2190, bmercer@ 

peachtreepres.org 

Middle School 

• Plugged-In—Sunday mornings 

10:00-11:00 a.m., The Lodge Canyon 

• Outlet –6:00-7:30 p.m. Meet in The 

Lodge as a large group for dinner, and 

then break into small groups 

Fifty6 

• Sunday Mornings—from 10:00-11:00 

a.m. Room 4108, The Lodge 

Contact: Joe Ryan, 

jryan@peachtreepres.org 

The Pond 

Ages 2 — Kindergarteners 

Open during the 8:45, 10:00, and 

11:00 a.m. hours. 

Contact: Jan Williamson, Director of 

Preschool Ministry 404-842-2188, 

jwilliamson@peachtreepres.org 

KidJam 

1st — 4th Grades 

Programming during the 8:45 a.m. and 

10:00 a.m. hours; The Zone open during 

the 11:00 hour. 

Contact: Julie Flint, Elementary Ministry 

Coordinator, julieflint@peachtreepres.org 


SUNDAY and WEEKLY HAPPENINGS 


Music Ministry 

Music for Adults 

Sing with the Choir for Christmas Eve! 

We know you’re out there – people 

who have always wanted to sing in the 

choir, college students who are home 

for Christmas, friends and family who 

love to sing — well, we have one GREAT 

opportunity for you to do exactly that: sing 

with the choir on Christmas Eve! You can 

sing with us for the 7:00, 9:00, and/or 

the 11:00 p.m. services. We have just one 

rehearsal with orchestra, on Wednesday 

afternoon Dec. 23, in the Sanctuary 

from 4:30-6:00 p.m. We will sing John 

Rutter’s “What Sweeter Music” plus the 1st 

movement from Rutter’s “Gloria!”, and “O 

Holy Night”. We provide all the music, the 

robes - - everything, plus supper between 

services. Call the Music Ministry at 404- 

842-5846 to join us for a glorious night of 

singing in Christmas! 

Chancel Choir, Wednesday nights, 

6:45-8:30 p.m., Room 4403 

(Recreation Building) 

Celebration Ringers, Thursday mornings, 

10:00-11:00 a.m., Room 4402 

Chancel Bells, Thursday nights, 

6:30-7:30 p.m., Room 4402 

Music for Students, Grades 7-12 

Peachtree Youth Choir (PYC), 

Sundays 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Room 4407 

Peachtree Youth Bells (PYB), 

Sundays 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Room 4402 

Music for Children, Grades 4-6 

Kingdom Singers (Wednesday Option) 

6:00-7:00 p.m. in Room 2405 

(Recreation Building) 

Kingdom Singers (Sunday Option) 

3:30-4:30 p.m. in Room 2405 

Peachtree Bells: Sunday afternoon, 

4:30-5:30 p.m. in Room 4402 

Music Ministry 

Music for Children, Grades 1-3 

Praise Singers, Wednesdays, 

5:45-6:30 p.m. in Room 2101 

Praise Ringers (2 + 3rd grades only) 

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:00 p.m., Room 2103 

Music for 4 year-olds through Pre-1st Grade 

(Children MUST be 4 years old by 

September 1, 2009) Cherub Choir, 

Wednesdays, 5:00-5:40 p.m. in Room 2303 

Information and Contact: 

Cindy Gregg, 404-842-5846, 

cgregg@peachtreepres.org. 

OPEN TO ALL 

Peachtree Presbyterian Ornament 

Get a glass bauble and pass it around, for 

after this season it may not be found. 

No orders to place and no time to waste; 

Get it today and be on your way to spread 

Christmas cheer to those you hold dear! 

HANDSOME CUT GLASS WITH ETCHED 

PROFILE OF CHURCH; Individually Gift 

Boxed, Ready for Stocking Gifts! 

ON SALE SUNDAY AT A TABLE IN THE 

WILLIAMS CENTER 

Ideal gift for couples that met or married 

at Peachtree; births and baptisms; new 

member gift; members who moved away; 

or a Grinch that needs some Christmas 

cheer. 

$20.00 Each; Proceeds to benefit the Bill 

Maness Outreach Center. If you can’t pick 

one up and would like to place an order, 

contact Adventures (Anne Wittle - anne@ 

wittle.com or 404-678-1446) or The Vine 

(Marsha Bland 404-210-3870 


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SUNDAY and WEEKLY HAPPENINGS 


OPEN TO ALL 

Are you looking for Christmas cards 

featuring original designs by local artists? 

Cards featuring ten original designs by 

Peachtree children are available in the 

Peachtree Bookstore. Cards are sold in 

packets of 10, one card of each design, or 

individually. All proceeds from the sale of 

cards benefit the Community Ministries 

of Peachtree. Purchase cards to send to 

friends and neighbors or as gifts; packets 

make great teacher gifts. 

Amazing Collection Bible Study 

11:15-12:20 p.m. Room 2309, Sundays 

This is an on-going book-by-book study of 

the foundation message of the bible. The 

class reviews one book over a two week 

period. Contact: Judy Yates, judyyates@ 

tmo.blackberry.net 

Thursday Noon Time of Prayer 

Noon – 1:00 p.m., Kellett Chapel 

Seminar Room. Join us on any Thursday, if 

even for a few minutes, as we pray for our 

church, our city, our nation, our world, and 

individual prayer requests. Information and 

Contact: Jo Ditzel, joditzel@bellsouth.net. 

Prayer of Dedication January 3rd. 

Join us this first Sunday of the New Year to 

dedicate our church and ourselves to Jesus 

8:00 -- 8:30 a.m., Williams Center. 

“Struggling with Conflict?” 

Lunch & Learn Seminar 

Thursday, January 7, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. 

The Canyon Room of The Lodge 

OPEN TO ALL 

Peachtree’s Centennial 

Pictorial Directory 

As we look backward to thank God 

for His faithfulness in the history 

of our church, this directory will 

remind us of God’s continued 

blessings on Peachtree. Pictures will 

be taken in December and January. 

Don’t miss this opportunity for you 

or your family to be a part of the 

directory. All participants will get a 

free 8x10 photo and a copy of the 

directory. Make your appointment 

today in the Williams Center or go 

online at www.peachtreepres.org, 

click the Peachtree’s Centennial 

Pictorial Directory link in the News 

& Events section, or call 

1-800-866-2263. 

Grand Adults 

LIFESPAN Resources’ Day Club 

Provides a break for both the caregiver and 

the care receiver. Promotes socialization 

and spiritual growth in a safe environment 

for older adults with early memory loss. 

Offers caregivers an opportunity to relax 

or take care of business. Monday, Tuesday, 

and Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Information: 404-237-7307, 

www.lifespanseniorresources.com. 

Friday Grand Adults Bible Study 

Open to All, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m., 

Room 2203. 

Join Mazi Robinson, LAPC, over lunch for 

a free, informative seminar that will provide 

simple steps to help resolve conflict in 

your work and personal connections. BYO 

Lunch or buy something on site at The 

Lodge Café. Space is limited so RSVP by 

January 3 to info@lifegatecenter.org. 

QUEST 

Wednesdays 2:00–4:00 p.m., Room 3305. 

We will be watching and discussing 30 

minute Christian related videos. 

Handyman Guild 


CAREGIVING CONCERNS 

Hospitals 

Crystal River Rehab 

Bob H. Smith 

Presbyterian Village 

Nursing Unit 

Eleanor Mann 

St. Joseph 

Alexander Nix 

(No Visitors) 

Member Deaths 

Fred Guffin, 12/4 

Family Member Deaths 

Fred Guffin, 12/4 

Husband of Vivian Guffin 

Lenbrook (Hospice Care) 

Bob Storey 

Global MIssions 

Spring Mission Trips 

Dates Destination Who Purpose Apply by 

February 25 Jamaica Young Work alongside the Salvation LAST CALL 

to March 1 

Adults Army 

April 9-22 Holy Land Adults Walk in the footsteps of Jesus LAST CALL 

through historic Biblical sites 

and connect with Peachtree’s 

ministry partners. Drs. Mark 

and Marnie Crumpler and 

Staci Graham will guide this 

Pilgrimage. 

April 10-18 Honduras Young 

Adults 

Construction and outreach 

with Peachtree’s young adults 

Information and contact: 

Staci Graham at sgraham@peachtreepres.org or 404-842-2198. 

LAST CALL 


s u p p o r t 

SUPPORT GROUPS 

SUPPORT GROUPs 12.20.09 

Stephen Ministers 

Stephen Ministers are trained to be 

confidential listeners who support and 

comfort people in times of need. If you 

would like to be assigned a care giving 

Stephen Minister, call Rev. Vicki Franch at 

(404) 842-2571. 

Cancer Care Team 

We can match both cancer patients and their 

family members with Cancer Care team 

members. Contact: Rev. Vicki Franch, (404) 

842-2571, vfranch@peachtreepres.org. 

Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon 

AA: Bob D. (770) 592-9732 

Sober is Great AA Meeting - Wednesday, 

7 p.m., Room 2209 

Al-Anon: Nancy D. (770) 592-9732 

AL-Anon regular meeting Wednesday, 

7 p.m. Room 2403 (Child Care Available) 

Spiritual Life Recovery Group 

If you are in recovery and want to grow 

spiritually, please join us on Monday 

evenings, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., in Room 4407. 

Information and contact: Doug Brush, 

(678) 409-8900. 

Divorce Recovery Support Groups 

Faith-based groups facilitated by trained 

Stephen Ministers help those who are 

experiencing the shock and pain of 

divorce. Contact: Linda Schaeffer, (404) 

816-8210 or Tim Tullis, (770) 917-5036. 

Women’s Fertility & Prayer Support Group 

Prayer Group for women trying to 

conceive or adopt a child. Information and 

contact: Lisa Graham, (404) 497-9896, 

lisagraham@hotmail.com. 

Find Support in Difficult Times 

Christian care and compassion. Contact: 

Rev. Vicki Franch, our Pastoral Care 

Minister, (404) 842-2571, or any of our 

pastors; You may also call Vicki and 

request a Stephen Minister of your own. 

Contact: LifeGate Counseling Center, 

(404) 842-3150. Prayer requests can be 

made by using the cards in the pew rack, 

or call (404) 842-2178. 

Grief Support Group 

Are you grieving the death of someone close 

to you? Do you have spiritual questions as a 

result of your grief? Would you like insight 

on how to grieve in a healthy way and would 

you like the support of other Christians who 

understand? Stephen Ministers Carol Hughes 

and Charles Morgan invite you to join our 

Grief Support Group. A new group will begin 

in January, and will meet Mondays from 

7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. It will be held in the 

Harrington Library. Contact: Carol Hughes, 

770 449-7451, hug.carol@gmail.com. 

The National Alliance on Mental Illness 

(NAMI) — a free 12-week Family to 

Family educational course will begin at 

Peachtree in January 

This course is designed for family members, 

partners and friends of individuals who 

are diagnosed with schizophrenia, major 

depression, bipolar disorder (manic 

depression), panic disorder, obsessivecompulsive 

disorder, borderline personality 

disorder, co-occuring brain disorders and 

addictive disorders and PTSD. Through 

education and awareness, caregivers gain 

a greater understanding of these brain 

disorders. Susie Kyle at (770) 432-4712 

or sekyle8082@gmail.com. 

NAMI Family Support Group 

A structured support group for family 

members, partners and friends of 

individuals with a psychiatric diagnosis. The 

group meets on the 2nd Sunday of each 

month from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in room 4311. 

Contact: Bob Hayes at 404 663-6763 or 

bobhayes@fastmail.fm. 

NAMI Connections 

Recovery Support Group 

Free recovery support group for people 

with mental health illness regardless of 

diagnosis. The group meets on the 2nd 

and 4th Sundays of each month 4:00- 

5:30 p.m. Room 4305. Information and 

contact: Dina Macaluso, 404 324-2274. 

For pastoral care after hours (a personal crisis, death in the family, etc.) please page the 

pastor on call: (404) 415-4680. At the prompt, enter your phone number plus the # key. 


CHRISTMAS CARDs 

Are you looking for Christmas cards featuring original designs by local artists? 

Cards featuring ten original designs by Peachtree children are available in the Peachtree 

Bookstore. Cards are sold in packets of 10, one card of each design, or individually. All 

proceeds from the sale of cards benefit the Community Ministries of Peachtree. Purchase 

cards to send to friends and neighbors or as gifts; packets make great teacher gifts. 

Margaret Axelson, age 6. 

JoAnna Body, Age 6 

Victoria Body, Age 8 

Kate Wray, age 9 


Poinsettias: IN MEMORy OF: 12.20.09 

Dorothy Severs Albright 

Mr. Kenneth Barber 

Carol Harmon Barnes 

Mr. and Mrs. Marshall 

Barnhardt 

Thomas Warwick Barry 

Ken Beacham 

R. S. Beacham 

Ed and Dot Beck 

John Behnken 

Mr. Charles Kelley Bogle, Jr. 

Nancy Bracken 

John Brennan 

Betty M. Breslin 

Laura Brinkley 

Herbert Brown 

W. Scott Bryant 

Robert and Ann Buffington 

Louis F. Bunte 

Elizabeth Camp 

Craig Campbell 

Earl Canova 

John F. Carey, Jr. 

Janet Cembor 

Joe W. Chapman, Sr. 

Mr. Raphael Conley 

Mr. Robert Cool 

Peggy Cooper 

Mr. and Mrs. Alden E. Coward 

Mark Anthony Cross 

Pete Daniel 

Mr. Robert C. Davies 

Butch Dean 

“Papa” Chuck Dickson 

Beatrice B. Diehl 

H. Harold Diehl 

Hank Dilcher 

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Dille 

Grace C. Dollmeyer 

Sherry Eddy 

W. Edward Ellis 

Donald D. Evans 

Katharine Cameron Evans 

Coley Evans, Jr, 

Emily Francis Fallon 

Floyd W. Fite 

Catherine Flanagan 

Robert O. Fricke 

Mrs. Lucille H. Friese 

Mrs. Mabel M. Friese 

Mr. Richard G. Friese 

Nira Sue Gallups 

Dr. Aubrey Gantt 

Mr. and Mrs. James Gault, Jr. 

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gordon 

Melissa Lynn Grady 

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. 

Graham 

Mr. David Graham 

Gladys Lundquist Graves 

William Beckham Graves 

Robin Gustafson 

Martha James Hagood 

Bob Hallen 

Bobby Hallen 

Olivia Grace Hamilton 

Susan Johston Hamilton 

Henry W. Harris 

Katherine Bastar Harris 

George L. Harris, Jr. 

Mr. and Mrs. George Head, Jr. 

Wayne Heflin 

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Heinz 

Carroll Gray Hilliard 

Robert W. Hilliard 

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hoppe 

Pierre Howard 

Dr. I. W. Joines 

Helen R. Kennedy 

Ellis King 

Laurie King 

Lura Klugman 

James A. Knight 

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Krafft 

Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. 

Lanham 

John Laubach 

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard A. 

Lazard 

Chris Letts 

Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Gwynne 

Letts 

Mr. William H. Major 

Yolanda Maldonado 

Marie Marshall 

Dr. John Turney McAskill 

Virginia McAskill 

Mr. and Mrs. Leonidas C. 

McClurkin 

Mr. and Mrs. Charles 

McGlaughlin 

Betty Ann Jordan McLain 

Leila Goodwin McLellan 

James Francis McLochlin 

Ellis G. McNeal 

Sara Millen 

Pressly Millen, Sr. 

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Miller 

Jim Murphy 

Mr. John C. Nemesnyik 

Joe Newton 

Dr. and Mrs. John and Scott 

Newton 

Hank Nix 

Mary Gardner Orr 

Mr. and Mrs. Orin Owens 

Nancy Parker 

Mr. William A. Parker, Jr. 

Robert D. Pee 

Sherman Peppers 

Joseph Petroski 

William T. (Tom) Prim 

Mrs. Nell S. Pritchett 

Louise and Fred Ratchford 

Grace Robertson 

Keith Robertson 

Warren D. Robertson 

John T. Rudrauff, Jr. 

Jackie Sadler 

Scott Campbell Schroeder 

Dr. Melvin Schubert 

Ms. Ruth Schubert 

Mrs. Clarice S. Shipp 

Mr. and Mrs. Nunzio Signore 

Richard and Betty Simmons 

Mr. C. Elmer Smith 

Dr. Robert Boynton Smith 

William Robert (Bob) Smith 

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. (Sally) 

Smith, II 

William Robert (Bobby) Smith, 

Jr. 

Joseph M. Spang 

Mae E. Spang 

O’Neall Speer 

Mr. and Mrs. Gervase 

Springman 

Dawn Reynolds Staples 

Mary Gladys Kincaid 

Stephenson 

Mrs. Polly DePass Stephenson 

Mr. Robert M. Stephenson 

Ms. Patty Stewart 

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. 

Strasser 

Mr. and Mrs. William E. 

Strasser 

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Swink 

Mrs. Eva S. Taylor 

W. Jack Thomas 

Mary Anna Thomison 

John and Mary Thomison 

Jack Hughes Troutman 

Mr. and Mrs. John Turinsky 

Dr. Henry F. Warden, Jr. 

Mrs. Henry F. (Sally) Warden, 

Jr. 

Antonia Theresa Watkins 

Katherine “Katie” T. White 

David E. Williams 

Ethel Williamson 

Gwen Williamson 

H. P. (Hic) Williamson 

Mary Anne McClurkin Wolfe 

George W. Wray, Jr. 

Rev. and Mrs. Harold Wright, 

Jr. 


SUPPORT GROUPS 

Poinsettias: IN HONOR OF: 12.20.09 

Mrs. Kenneth Barber 

Chris Barry 

Allison Bauman 

Judy Darby Bicknell 

Mrs. Charles K. Bogle 

Nick Bowden 

Mamie and Big Hugh Bryant 

Tom Camp 

Rebecca S. Carey 

Nancy Dawson 

Nancy Wray Fallon 

Millie Fite 

Vicki Franch 

Malcolm Gailey 

Burt and Cynthia Gay 

Deborah E. Goodman 

Staci Graham 

Shannon Hagood 

Mary Margaret Harris 

Rev. Sharol Hayner 

Caroline Howard 

Nanette and Don Howard 

Hank Hultquist 

Heny Hultquist 

Lori Hultquist 

Lucy Hultquist 

Steve Huntley 

Don Jordan 

Dr. Richard E. King 

Clifford Kirtland 

Mr. and Mrs. Basil Kistulinec 

Marian K. Knight 

Andy Laws 

Lindsay Laws 

Meme and Papa Laws 

Win Laws 

The Legacy Sunday School 

Class 

Jordan Loughran 

Steve Lyons 

Josephine McElroy 

Albert S. McGhee 

Andrew S. McGhee family 

Andrew Carroll McLain 

Amber Millen 

Benjamin Millen 

Chelsea Millen 

McAuley Millen 

Nathaneal Millen 

Starr Millen 

Bill and Wendy Moore 

Clyde Orr 

Karen Parker 

Elliott Peace 

Will Peace 

Dr. Victor and 

Dr. Rebecca Pentz 

Allyson Rees 

Griffin Rees 

Lawson Rees 

Chuck Roberts 

Leslie Speer 

Patricia Stowell 

Robert Stowell 

Elizabeth and Hank Thompson 

Eleanor Thumser 

Jan Williams 

Jan Williamson 

Janet Wills 

Anne Carson Wray 

Jennifer Smith Wray 


Christmas Eve 

Services 

December 24, 2009, Worship Times: 11, 12 noon, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 p.m. 

Come and experience the wonder of God’s 

incredible love in sending the baby Jesus on that 

Holy Night. Come and worship at Peachtree this 

Christmas Eve. 

11 a.m. YOUNG Family Service, Sanctuary 

Tom Key, one of Atlanta’s best loved actors, will 

bring the Christmas story to life in a thirty minute 

interactive service designed especially for families 

with young children. Sing familiar carols and 

participate in the great story of Jesus’ birth as it 

comes alive before your family. Visit the nativity 

animals on the front lawn before or after the service. 

12 Noon – Christmas Eve Communion 

Service, Kellett Chapel 

Come and adore Him through instrumental music, 

the singing of familiar carols, and Christmas 

communion. Dr. Mark Crumpler will preach. 

3 p.m. – Family Christmas Service, 

Sanctuary 

See the little town of Bethlehem come alive through 

drama, the singing of carols, and the telling of the 

great story of Jesus’ birth. Join the angels, shepherds, 

and wise men as we worship the baby Jesus. Visit 

with nativity animals on the front lawn before or after 

the service. 

5 p.m. – Family Christmas Candlelight 

Service, Sanctuary 

Experience the drama, carols and story as presented 

in the 3 p.m. service followed by candlelighting with 

pastor, Dr. Vic Pentz. Visit the nativity animals on the 

front lawn before and after the service. 

7, 9 and 11 p.m. – Traditional 

Candlelight Services, Sanctuary 

The majesty of music and the message of Jesus’ birth 

fill these candlelight services. The Chancel Choir, 

accompanied by a full orchestra, will lead us in our 

celebration on this Holy Night. Dr. Vic Pentz’s 

inspiring meditation will be followed by 

candlelighting as we worship the baby Jesus, 

the Light of the World. 

Additional Christmas Eve Information 

CHILDCARE is available for all services– birth through 5 

years old. PARKING is available on campus and 

at our: 

Peachtree Express locations– On Campus: 

East Campus (Dogwood Parking Deck and Magnolia 

Lot) West Campus (Handicapped lots, and lots adjacent 

to the Sanctuary and Family Commons) 

Peachtree Express locations: 

Cates Center (located on East Andrews off 

Roswell Road) 

4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. 

Powers Ferry (located at Powers Ferry and 

Roswell Road) 

4 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 

Securities Centre (located on Piedmont Road) 

4p.m – 10:30 p.m. 

3434 Roswell Road, N.W. 

Atlanta, GA 30305 

www.peachtreepres.org

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