Christmas Eve 2005

Peachtree Presbyterian Church

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Dear Friends,

Welcome to Christmas Eve �005.

“O Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining, it is the night of our dear Savior’s birth.”

Tonight our sanctuary becomes a stable with all the world a stage to re-enact the ancient drama of our Christ’s birth. In our singing we become one with the heavenly choir proclaiming the “good news of great joy which shall be to all people.” Tonight when our Lord comes again in search of lodging, this time He finds welcome in the inn of our hearts.

Sit back and listen closely – God is in this place and He is eager to speak to each of us through the glorious music and proclamation of His Word.

It has become a Christmas tradition at Peachtree that our offering is given to the construction of a Habitat home, thus providing “room in the inn” for a needy family. In the aftermath of Katrina, the need for housing is more critical than ever. In this city there are children who have no place to go at the end of the school day but to a homeless shelter or a substandard apartment. It takes around $50,000 to build one Habitat home in Atlanta. My prayer is for us to provide at least one family with a new home through tonight’s offering.

Jesus’ very first sermon began with these words: God’s Spirit is on me; he’s chosen me to preach the Message of good news to the poor.... (Luke 4:18a, The Message). Tonight we continue the ministry Jesus began nearly �,000 years ago. I hope you will open your heart tonight to make room in the inn…for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of Jesus Christ.

May this be for you an evening of hushed awe at the wonder of God’s love.

God bless you and your family this Christmas!

Your Pastor,

Vic Pentz

Table of ConTenTs12:00 Noon Communion Service (Kellett Chapel) ......................................................................... page �

� and 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Services ..................................................................................... page 6

7 and 9 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Services .................................................................................page 11

11:00 p.m. The Eleven O’Clock Candlelight Service ................................................................page 16

Cover art by Parker Williams, age 10. This piece appears in a collection of Christmas cards designed by Peachtree children.

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Communion ServiceDecember �4, �005

12:00 noonKellett Chapel

Prelude Variations on Deck the Halls ........................................................................ John Hebdon SchaffnerGreensleeves ...................................................................................................................... Richard Purvis

Angels We Have Heard on High ..........................................................................................Diane Bish

* Introit (all singing) Angels from the Realms of Glory (Stanza 1) .............................................Regent SquaRe

Angels from the realms of glory, wing your flight o’er all the earth.You, who sang creation’s story now proclaim Messiah’s birth:Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn King!

Welcome

* Call to Worship Leader: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light!People: The light shines in the darkness and the darkness can’t put it out.Leader: The light has come for us.People: For a child has been born for us, a son given to us.Leader: And his name is Emmanuel, “God with us.”People: Come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

—from Isaiah 9, John 1

* Carol No. 41 O Come, All Ye Faithful ....................................................................................... adeSte FideleS

* Prayer of Adoration

* Carol No. 31 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ..............................................................................MendleSSohn

Prayer of ConfessionGod of eternal light, you have shown us your glory by sending a Savior, the Word made flesh. Change our lives through Jesus’ coming, we pray. Our darkness is so deep, but your light is strong; our hearts are so torn, but in your love there is healing. As you came once in human form, break into our lives as well, that we may discover you as you make all things new.

Assurance of Forgiveness

* Congregational Response The First Nowell (Stanza 6)...........................................................the FiRSt nowell

Then let us all, with one accord, sing praises to our heavenly Lord, Who hath made heaven and earth of nought, and with His blood, our life hath bought. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell! Born is the King of Israel.

Scripture Readings: Luke 2:1-7 (pew Bible, page 1590) Luke 2: 8-14 (pew Bible, page 1591)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God!

Pastoral Prayer

Call for Offering

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Offertory O Holy Night ...................................................................................................................Adolphe AdamClay Hilley, soloist arr. John Rutter

* Doxology God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Stanza 4) .......................................................god ReSt Ye MeRRY

Now to the Lord sing praises, all you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood, each other now embrace; This holy time of Christmas all others doth deface: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy. O tidings of comfort and joy!

Meditation The Upside of Empty .......................................................................................... Dr. Mark Crumpler Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 (pew Bible, page 1827) Associate Pastor

* Carol of Response No. 44 O Little Town of Bethlehem ...................................................................St. louiS

* The Great Thanksgiving

Leader: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you.Leader: Lift up your hearts.People: We lift them up to the Lord.Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Leader: It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise, O holy God, creator and ruler of the universe. You created light out of darkness and brought forth life on the earth. You formed us in your image and set us in this world to love and serve you, and to live in peace with all that you have made. When we turned from you, you did not turn from us but spoke to us through the prophets who looked for that day when justice shall triumph and peace shall reign over all the earth. Finally, you sent Jesus Christ, your Son, into this dark world to bring light and to satisfy the longings of your people for a Savior. In Christ, you became flesh and lived among us, full of grace and truth, and we beheld your glory, Emmanuel, God with us! Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with choirs of angels and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name:

*People (sung): Gloria in Excelsis Deo! Gloria in Excelsis Deo!

(please be seated)

Leader: Gracious God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these your gifts of bread and wine, that the bread we break and the cup we bless may be the communion of the body and blood of Christ.

People: Make us one with Christ and with all who share this feast. Unite us in faith, encourage us with hope, inspire us to love, that we may serve as your faithful disciples until we feast at your table in glory.

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Leader: Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, forever and ever.

And now as our Savior Christ has taught us we are bold to pray…

People: 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.

Words of Institution

Distribution of the Bread(To symbolize our individual experience of God’s grace, please partake of the bread as it is served.)

Distribution of the Cup(To symbolize our common experience together of God’s grace, please retain the cup until all have been served.)

*Carol of Celebration No. 40 Joy to the World! ......................................................................................antioch

*Benediction

*Postlude Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ................................................................................. arr. Diane Bish

leading in Worship:Mark Crumpler, aSSociate PaStoR, woRShiP & adultS

Marnie Crumpler, executive PaStoR

Vicki Franch, aSSociate PaStoR, PaStoRal caRe

leading MusiC in Worship:Jeremy Rush, aSSociate oRganiSt

Clay Hilley, SoloiSt

*Those who are able, please stand.

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Christmas Eve Family ServicesDecember �4, �005 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

PreludeStriking of the HourIntroit (3:00) Children, Go Where I Send Thee ................................................................. Traditional Spiritual

The Cherub Choir

Introit (5:00) Led by a Brilliant Light ....................................................................................Patricia Lou Harris The Angel Choir

Welcome and Lighting of the Christ Candle

*Congregational Carol: O Come, All Ye Faithful ..................................................................... adeSte FideleS

O Come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,O Come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.Come and behold Him born the King of angels.O Come let us adore Him, O Come let us adore Him, O Come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation!Sing all ye citizens of heaven above,Glory to God, all glory in the highest,O Come let us adore Him, O Come let us adore Him, O Come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

I. The ProphecySolo From Heaven Above to Earth I Come ......................................................................... voM hiMMel hoch

Congregational Carol O Come, O Come Emmanuel ................................................................ veni eMManuel

O Come , O come Emmanuel, and ransom captive IsraelThat mourns in lowly exile here until the Son of God appear.Rejoice! Rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

II. The Angel Visits MaryCongregational Carol It Came Upon a Midnight Clear ......................................................................... caRol

It came upon a midnight clear, that glorious song of oldFrom angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold“Peace on the earth, good will to men, from Heaven’s all-gracious king!”The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing.

III. The Angel Visits JosephCongregational Carol It Came Upon a Midnight Clear .......................................................................... caRol

For lo, the days are hastening on, by prophet bards foretold,When with the ever-encircling years comes ‘round the age of gold,When peace shall over all the earth, its ancient splendors fling,And the whole world gives back the song which now the angels sing.

IV. Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem (The Census)Congregational Carol O Little Town of Bethlehem .............................................................................. St. louiS

O Little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars go byYet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light;The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

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V. The Birth of the Christ ChildCongregational Carol Away in a Manger ................................................................................................ MuelleR

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head.The stars in the sky looked down where He lay,The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

VI. Shepherds are visited by the AngelsAngel Choir Glory to God ..................................................................................................................Mary Goetze

Congregational Carol Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ..................................................................MendelSSohn

Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King!Peace on earth and mercy mild: God and sinners reconciled!”Joyful, all ye nations rise! Join the triumph of the skies!With th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!

VII. Shepherds go and worship the Christ ChildSolo Mary, Did You Know?..............................................................................Buddy Greene/arr. Mark Lowry

Congregational Carol Go, Tell It on the Mountain ............................................................................ go tell it

(refrain) Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere,Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born!

(vs. 1) While shepherds kept their watching o’er silent flocks by night, Behold, throughout the heavens, there shone a holy light . . . (refrain) (vs. 2) Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born, And God sent us salvation that blessed Christmas morn . . . (refrain)

VIII. The Wisemen see the Star in the EastCongregational Carol We Three Kings ...............................................................................thRee KingS oF oRient

We three kings of Orient are; bearing gifts, we traverse afar,Field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star.O Star of Wonder, star of night! Star with royal beauty bright!Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light!

IX. Wisemen bring gifts to the mangerCongregational Carol We Three Kings ...............................................................................thRee KingS oF oRient

Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, gold I bring to crown Him again,King forever, ceasing never, over us all to reign!O Star of Wonder, star of night! Star with royal beauty bright!Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light!

The Offering(Each section of the Sanctuary may come forward as directed by the Roman Guards.)Congregational Carols What Child is This ...............................................................................gReenSleeveS

What Child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping.Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping?This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing;Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary.

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Angels We have Heard on High .................................................................................................................. gloRia

Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o’er the plainsAnd the mountains in reply, echoing their joyous strains:Gloria in excelsis Deo!Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing!Come adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the newborn king!Gloria in excelsis Deo!Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Good Christians All, Rejoice ..........................................................................................................in dulci Jublio

Good Christians all, rejoice with heart and soul and voiceGive ye heed to what we say: new, news! Jesus Christ is born to dayOx and ass before him bow, and He is in the manger now.Christ is born today, Christ is born today!

The First Noel..................................................................................................................................the FiRSt nowell

The first Noel, the angels did say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay,In fields where they lay keeping their sheep on a cold winter’s night that was so deep.Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel! Born is the king of Israel!

They looked up and saw a star, shining in the east beyond them far,And to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night,Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel! Born is the king of Israel!

(3:00 p.m. only) Silent Night ................................................................................................................... Stille nacht

Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright‘Round yon virgin, mother and ChildHoly infant, so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace. (repeat)

X. Jesus Presented at the Temple (Simeon and Anna)Solo From Heaven Above to Earth I Come .......................................................................... voM hiMMel hoch

(5:00 p.m. only)Candlighting Silent Night ..................................................................................................................... Stille nacht

Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright‘Round yon virgin, mother and Child, holy Infant so tender and mildSleep in Heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sightGlory streams from heaven afar; heavenly hosts sing “Alleluia!Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night! Son of God, Love’s pure lightRadiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming graceJesus Lord at Thy birth! Jesus Lord at Thy birth!

Silent night, holy night! Wondrous Star, lend thy lightWith the angels let us sing alleluia to our KingChrist the Saviour is born! Christ the Saviour is born!

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Benediction

*Congregational Carol Joy to the World ................................................................................................... antioch

Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King!Let every heart prepare Him roomAnd heav’n and nature sing (repeat)

He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nation proveThe glories of His righteousnessAnd wonders of His love (repeat)

Postlude

Please join us in Fellowship Hall following the � p.m. service for a birthday party for Jesus.

leading The Worship:3:00 p.m.Marnie Crumpler, executive PaStoR

5:00 p.m.Vic Pentz, SenioR PaStoR

CandlelighTers:Students from Peachtree’s 2006 Confirmation Class

Cast for the 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. Family Christmas Services

Soloist Angel – Luke HardyMary - Alexandria BlevinsAngel Gabriel – Bill SeyboltJoseph – Michael FranchBaby Jesus - Gray Smith (3:00pm) and Preston Rogers (5:00pm)Soloist – Jonathan HartWisemen - Harold Turner, Roy Hadley, Leigh MayersonHerod – Chuck RobertsSimeon – Phil CoxAnna – Mary Cox

Narrators (in order):Dr. Vic PentzDr. Mark CrumplerRev. Vicki FranchSydney BlumbergMark DenningDr. Steve Huntley

Laura PoeThomas WinstonTyler KarstensonSharol HaynerDr. Harold BrooksDr. Fahed Abu-Akel

Bryan PriddyDr. Chuck RobertsRev. Marnie CrumplerRev. Bryan DunagenMichael MooreRuth Gresh

Roman Guards

Scott Staley (captain)Greg LylesMax Staples

Brent EilandHarold FranchCurt Holton

Tim McLemoreTom TyeTony Sibert

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AngelsMary Payton BlackmonHailey BrownAlli CoberthCaroline CravensConoly CravensAnna CrumplerKatie DempsterEmma DennisSydney DollarMallie EasterlinEllie FallonRiley FeinourPeyton FennerJames FranchStephanie GerdingEric GuilbeauLuke Hardy

Natalie HillCaroline HudakMadison HuffLela JohnsonRamiro JuarezSydney LumarJohn LyonsBrittany MayersonSamuel MayersonAllison McLemoreElizabeth McLochlinParker PayneCaroline PopeKatherine PopeKatie RadulovackiRyan RadulovackiAshley Raymer

Lauren RepsakyBen RichardsKelsey RichardsDanielle RizzoEmma ScottMary Ann ScottMadeleine SibertQuincy StaleyCarson StaplesJack StaplesClay SullivanChristine TyeJustin VanScyocWill WalkerMadeleine WewerKelsey YaoLainey Young

Wisemen Entourage

John CrumplerGracie CrumpJoshua EilandMegan Geoffrion

Dustin HadleyLauren HadleyBailey LylesBenjamin Myer

Peter MyerMary Ann ScottMaddie TurnerChristine Tye

ShepherdsMaggie BordersSavannah BordersTaylor BremerElizabeth BrougherGordon CrumpGail DeJulioSusan DennisWill DennisCarolina FranchBevelyn HardyCharlotte Howard

Patrick HowardRoss JohnsonGrace KasperJoseph KingJack LongAbby LongEmily MaceEmma MajorMac MajorGrayson MartinRieley Martin

Ty McLemoreLindsey NealNatalie NealKathy PayneBradleigh PierceMcKenzie RichardsCarrie SmithKal StaleyKim StaleyAbbey YatesTrey Yates

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Traditional Candlelighting ServiceDecember �4, �005

7:00 and 9:00 p.m.

Prelude Alleluia from Cantata No. 142 ........................................................................... Johann Sebastian BachThe Organ and Brass Choir arr. Robert King

Lo, How A Rose Is Blooming ........................................................................................... eS iSt ein RoS

Flugelhorn, Trombone and Piano arr. Dan Keberle

Trumpet Voluntary ..............................................................................................................Henry PurcellThe Organ and Brass Choir arr. Frank Clark

Welcome

Meditation Of the Father’s Love Begotten ...........................................................................divinuM MYSteRiuM

The Organ and Brass Choir

Of the Father’s love begotten, ere the world began to be, He is Alpha and Omega, He the source, the ending He, Of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see, Evermore and evermore.

Christ, to Thee with God the Father, and, O Holy Ghost, to Thee, Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving and unwearied praises be: Honor, glory, and dominion, and eternal victory, Evermore and evermore. Amen. Prayer of Gratitude

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7a (pew Bible, page 1072)

*Processional Carol O Come, All Ye Faithful .............................................................................. adeSte FideliS

arr. David Wilcocks

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.Come and behold him, born the King of angels;

RefrainO come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

Highest, most holy, Light of light eternal,Born of a virgin, a mortal he comes;Son of the Father, now in flesh appearing!Refrain

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation;Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!Glory to God, all glory in the highest;Refrain

Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning,Jesus, to thee be all glory given.Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing:Refrain

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Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-7 (pew Bible, page 1590) Luke 2: 8-14 (pew Bible, page 1591)

*Carol Sing:The First Noel ...............................................................................................................................the FiRSt noelThe first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay a keeping their sheep,On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,Born is the King of Israel.

O Little Town of Bethlehem ................................................................................................................St. louiS

O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shinethThe ever lasting light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight.

Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.....................................................................................................MendelSSohn

Hark, the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King;Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies;With th’angelic host proclaim,“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

RefrainHark, the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.”

Hail, the heaven born Prince of Peace!Hail, the Sun of Righteousness!Light and life to all He brings,Risen with healing in His wings.Mild he lays His glory by,Born that man no more may die,Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth.Refrain

Offering Our Gifts

Offertory For Unto Us a Child Is Born from Messiah ........................................... George Frederic HandelThe Chancel Choir

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.And the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.`

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*Carol Angels We Have Heard on High ................................................................................................... gloRia

Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o’re the plains,And the mountains in reply echo back their joyous strains.Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong?Say, what may the tidings be which inspire your heavenly song?Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing;Come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the newborn King.Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:15-20 (pew Bible, page 1591)

Anthem O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion from Messiah ...................... George Frederic HandelThe Chancel Choir

Maria McDaniel, alto

Recitative: Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel, GOD WITH US.

Air & Chorus: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, Get thee up into the high mountain.

O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, Lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; Say unto the cities of Judah, behold your God!

O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, Arise, shine; for thy light is come, And the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. Meditation O Holy Night ..........................................................................................................................Vic Pentz Scripture: Selected verses from John 1 (pew Bible, pages 1645-1648) Senior Pastor

*Carol It Came Upon the Midnight Clear ................................................................................................ caRol

It came upon the midnight clear,That glorious song of old,From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold:“Peace on the earth, good will to men,From heaven’s all gracious King:”The world in solemn stillness lay, To hear the angels sing.

For lo, the days are hastening on, By prophet bards foretold,When with the evercircling yearsComes round the age of gold;When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling,And the whole world give back the songWhich now the angels sing.

Candlelighting

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Anthem O Holy Night .......................................................................................................................Adolphe Adam The Chancel Choir arr. John Rutter

Gloria Martin, soprano

O Holy night, the stars are brightly shining. It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘til he appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices, O night divine! O night when Christ was born! Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, with glowing hearts by his cradle we stand. So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, behold three wise men from the Orient land. The king of kings lay thus in lowly manger, In all our trials born to be our friend. He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger, Behold your king! Before him lowly bend! Truly he taught us to love one another, his song is love and his gospel is peace. Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother, and in his name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, let all within us praise his holy name. Christ is the Lord; O praise his name forever, his power and glory ever more proclaim!

Carol Silent Night, Holy Night .......................................................................................................... Stille nacht

Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright,Round yon Virgin Mother and Child! Holy Infant, so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace; sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight,Glories stream from heaven afar,Heavenly hosts sing: “Alleluia!Christ the Savior is born; Christ the Savior is born.”

Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love’s pure Light,Radiant beams from Thy holy face,With the dawn of redeeming grace,Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth; Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

Silent night! Holy night! Wondrous Star, lend thy light;With the angels let us sing,Alleluia to our King;Christ the Savior is born; Christ the Savior is born.

*Benediction

*Carol Joy To The World ............................................................................................................................. antioch

Joy to the world! The Lord is come;Let earth receive her King;Let every heart prepare Him room,And heaven and nature sing….

He rules the world with truth and grace,And makes the nations proveThe glories of His righteousness,And wonders of His love….

*Postlude Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella ............................................................... Traditional French Noel arr. Keith Chapman

* Those who are able, please stand.

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leading in Worship:7:00 p.m.Vic Pentz, SenioR PaStoR

Mark Crumpler, aSSociate PaStoR, woRShiP & adultS

Bryan Dunagan, aSSociate PaStoR, evangeliSM

Vicki Franch, aSSociate PaStoR, PaStoRal caRe

9:00 p.m.Vic Pentz, SenioR PaStoR

Marnie Crumpler, executive PaStoR

Chuck Roberts, aSSociate PaStoR, FaMilieS

leading MusiC in Worship:The Chancel Choir, supplemented byCurrent members of the Chapel Choir &Former members of the Chapel Choir home from college

Bryan Priddy, diRectoR oF MuSic MiniStRieS

Nicholas Bowden, PRinciPal oRganiSt

Gloria Martin, SoPRano

Maria McDaniel, alto

insTruMenTalisTs:Jonathan Swygert, tRuMPet

Michael Hurt, tRuMPet

Brian Miller, tRuMPet

Chuck Jackson, tRuMPet

Bill Zehfuss, tRoMbone

Travis Cottle, tRoMbone

Dave Lynch, baSS tRoMbone

Vince Jackson, tuba

John Lawless, tiMPani

Andy Bayles, Piano

CandlelighTers:Students from Peachtree’s Middle-School Ministry at 7 p.m.Students from Peachtree’s High-School Ministry at 9 p.m.

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The Eleven O’Clock Candlelighting ServiceDecember �4, �004

The Prelude From Gloria (sung in Latin) ....................................................................................... Antonio VivaldiThe Chamber Choir and Orchestra

I. Gloria in excelsis

Gloria in excelsis Deo. Glory to God in the highest.

II. Et in terra pax

Et in terra pax hominibusbonae voluntatis.

And on earth peaceto those of good will.

III. Laudamus teGloria Martin, sopranoMaria McDaniel, alto

Laudamus te. Benedicimus te.Adoramus te. Glorificamus te.

We praise thee. We bless thee.We worship thee. We glorify thee.

The Striking of the Hour and Placement of the Bible

The Welcome

The Prayer of Gratitude

The Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7a (pew Bible, page 1072)

*The Carol of Adoration O Come, All Ye Faithful ...................................................................... adeSte FideleS

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!O come, ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.Come and behold him, born the King of Angels;

RefrainO come, let us adore him,O come, let us adore him,O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

Highest, most holy, Light of light eternal,Born of a virgin, a mortal he comes;Son of the Father, now in flesh appearing!

Refrain

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!Glory to God, all glory in the highest;Refrain

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,Born this happy morning;Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv’n!Word of the Father now in flesh appearing!Refrain

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The Anthem of Prophecy With a Voice of Singing ............................................................... Kenneth JenningsThe Chamber Choir

With a voice of singing declare ye, and tell this; Utter it even to the end of the earth. Hallelujah! The Lord hath redeemed his servant Jacob. Hallelujah! Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands. Sing forth the honor of his Name; make his praise glorious.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end. Amen.

The Gospel Reading: Luke 2:1-7 (pew Bible, page 1590) Luke 2:8-14 (pew Bible, page 1591)

The Shepherd’s Anthem There’s a Star in the East ............................................ African-American SpiritualThe Chamber Choir

There’s a star in the east on Christmas morn, rise up, shepherd, and follow. It will lead to the place where the Christ was born, rise up, shepherd, and follow. Follow the star of Bethlehem, rise up, shepherd, and follow.

If you take good heed to the angel’s words, rise up, shepherd, and follow. You’llforgetyourflocks,you’llforgetyourherds,riseup,shepherd,andfollow. Follow the star of Bethlehem, rise up, shepherd, and follow.

The Invitation for Offering

The Offertory Prayer

The Offertory Anthem Unto Us Is Born God’s Son.........Puer nobis nascitur from Piae Cantiones, 1582 setting by John Ferguson

The Chamber Choir Unto us is born God’s Son, King of kings supernal: See on earth his life begun, of lords the Lord eternal.

Christ, from heaven descending low, comes on earth a stranger; Ox and ass their owner know, who’s cradled in the manger.

Herodthenwithfearwasfilled:AChildKinginhiskingdom! So he gave the word to kill and killed the little children.

Of his love and mercy mild this is the Christmas story; And oh that Mary’s gentle Child might lead us up to glory!

Alpha and Omega he, cum cantibus in choro. Let the merry organ go, benedicamus Domino.

*The Carol The First Noel ...............................................................................................................the FiRSt noel

The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

The Gospel Reading: Luke 2:15-20 (pew Bible, page 1591)

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The Anthem of Redemption and Hope Thou Shalt Know Him ......................................................Mark SirettThe Chamber Choir

Thou shalt know him when he comes, not by any din of drums, Nor his manners, nor his airs, nor by anything he wears.

Thou shalt know him when he comes, not by crown or by his gown, But his coming known shall be, by the harmony which his coming makes in thee.

Thou shalt know him when he comes. Amen, Amen. —Anonymous

The Meditation O Holy Night ..................................................................................................................Vic Pentz Scripture: Selected verses from John 1 (pew Bible, pages 1645-1648) Senior Pastor

The Carol It Came Upon the Midnight Clear .......................................................................................... caRol

It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth, to touch their harps of gold:“Peace on the earth, good will to men, from heaven’s all gracious King.”The world is solemn stillness lay, to hear the angels sing.

For lo, the days are hastening on, by prophet bards foretold,When with the evercircling years comes round the age of gold;When peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendors fling,And the whole world give back the song which now the angels sing.

The Candlelighting

The Candlelight Anthem O Holy Night ................................................................................. Adolphe Adam The Chamber Choir arr. John Rutter

Clay Hilley, soloist

O Holy night, the stars are brightly shining. It is the night of the dear savior’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘til he appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices, O night divine! O night when Christ was born! Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, with glowing hearts by his cradle we stand. So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, behold three wise men from the Orient land. The king of kings lay thus in lowly manger, In all our trials born to be our friend. He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger, Behold your king! Before him lowly bend! Truly he taught us to love one another, his song is love and his gospel is peace. Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother, and in his name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, let all within us praise his holy name. Christ is the Lord; O praise his name forever, his power and glory ever more proclaim!

The Candlelight Carol Silent Night, Holy Night ............................................................................. Stille nacht

Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright,Round yon Virgin Mother and Child! Holy Infant, so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace; sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight,Glories stream from heaven afar,Heavenly hosts sing: “Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born.”

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Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love’s pure LightRadiant beams from Thy Holy face,With the dawn of redeeming grace,Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth; Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

Silent night! Holy night! Wondrous Star, lend thy light;With the angels let us sing,Alleluia to our King;Christ the Saviour is born; Christ the Saviour is born.

*The Benediction

*The Carol of Celebration Joy To The World .......................................................................................... antioch

Joy to the world! The Lord is come;Let earth receive her King;Let every heart prepare Him room,And heaven and nature sing….

He rules the world with truth and grace,And makes the nations proveThe glories of His righteousness,And wonders of His love….

*The Postlude Toccata from Symphony No. 5 ................................................................... Charles-Marie Widor

*Those who are able, please stand.

leading in Worship:11:00 p.m.Vic Pentz, SenioR PaStoR

Sharol Hayner, woRShiP aSSociate

Steve Hayner, ScholaR in ReSidence

leading MusiC in Worship:The Chamber Choir Bryan Priddy, diRectoR oF MuSic MiniStRieS

Nicholas Bowden, PRinciPal oRganiSt

Gloria Martin, SoPRano

Maria McDaniel, alto

Clay Hilley, tenoR

Chamber Orchestra:Jon Dlouhy, oboe

Mark Hughes, tRuMPet

Angele Lawless, violin

Ginny Respess, violin

Deborah Bennett, viola

Meghan McGuire, cello

Emory Clements, baSS

John Lawless, tiMPani

CandlelighTers: Peachtree College Students home for the holidays and members of Peachtree’s Young Adult Ministry

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Welcome to Peachtree Presbyterian Church! If you are a guest with us today, we invite you to consider making Peachtree your church home in 2006….

We have a community for you….Peachtree Presbyterian defines its membership within the following 4 LifeBands, with a pastor to oversee its specific needs and ministry opportunities: Young Adults, Families, Adults, and Grand Adults.

We have a discipleship strategy for you….Worship + 2 is a plan to help you become a disciple of Jesus Christ by encouraging you to worship regularly, grow intentionally, and give of yourself generously through both stewardship and service

We have a mission for you….Peachtree Presbyterian Church embraces the New Testament model of the church, which we arrange around a convenient acronym, P.E.A.C.H.: Proclaim Christ and membership in His family; Enjoy growing in God’s Word; Adventure into serving one another; Carry God’s love to the world; Honor God with all that we are

If you would like to learn more about Peachtree Presbyterian Church, you are invited to attend Dinner for Our Guests, Wednesday, January 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Andrews Room (2209).For information or dinner reservations, contact Kimbrell Teegarden (kteegarden@peachtreepres.org, 404-842-5848).

Worship Services:• Sunday mornings at 8:20 a.m.: Communion in the Wilson Chapel• Sunday mornings at 8:45, 10:00 and 11:15 a.m.: Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary• Sunday mornings at 11:05 a.m.: Contemporary Worship in the Gym

To learn more about Peachtree Presbyterian Church, visit us on the web: www.peachtreepres.org