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Edgewood
Children’s Time: Each Sunday, children of all ages are invited to come
forward for a children’s message during the worship service. Following
the message, children age 4 through 2nd grade are invited to attend
Children’s Church in the Education Building. Children in 3rd grade and
Presbyterian
Church
above will return to their seats to worship with their families.”

Restrooms are located in the Fellowship Hall across the breezeway.

Serving Edgewood
Week of July 11
Glorifying God by making disciples of Jesus Christ

Sound: Walter Nesbitt

Sling: Chris Posey
Screen: Liz Allison
Children’s Church: Liz Allison
Greeting Cards: Lisa Youmans
Ushers/Greeters: Amy Spear,
Martha Jane Roark Praise be to the God
Sanctuary:
Security:
Martha Jane Roark
Bob Wetherell
and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, who has
blessed us in the
Church Staff heavenly realms with
Pastor Rev. Connie Happell every spiritual blessing
Director of Music Sue Ellen Williams
Youth/Young Adult Coordinator NaEisha Owens in Christ.
Office Manager Deyanna Johnson Ephesians 1:3
Financial Secretary Wayne Braddy
Custodian James Mills

3617 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31907

(706) 561-5137 office@epclife.com
www.epclife.com
Facebook.com/edgewoodpresbyterian
Sunday, July 11, 2021
 Service of Worship Offertory
July 11, 2021
*Doxology
Prelude *Offertory Prayer
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Connie Happell
Anthem “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
*Call To Worship Words by Thomas O. Chisholm Music by William M. Runyan
Leader: We gather for worship as children of God. Choral setting by Jack Schrader
All: We come to remember who and whose we are.
Leader: We gather for worship to be renewed in our faith. Children's Message NaEisha Owens
All: We come with hearts open to receive God’s love.
Leader: We gather for worship to catch a vision of what might New Testament Lesson Ephesians 1:3-14
be.
All: We come ready to change what is. Sermon: Adopted Rev. Connie Happel
Leader: We gather for worship in gratitude for all we have been
given. *Creed Apostles’ Creed
All: With thanksgiving, we lift our voices in songs of praise.
Prayers of the People
*Hymn “How Great Thou Art ”
Lord’s Prayer
Prayer of Confession Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy
Gracious Lord, forgive us. We place our trust in things that are kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
fleeting, rather than in you and the sure promises you offer. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as
We focus on the things that are before us, getting bogged we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation,
down in the mundane and the trials of the moment. We fail to but deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the
remember to set our sights on you. Forgive our doubt and power and the glory forever. Amen
fear. Restore our hope in those things unseen by our eyes.
Revitalize our faith. Renew our hearts that we might worship *Hymn “Our God Is An Awesome God”
and serve you fully. (Please continue in silent confession)
Amen. Benediction

Assurance of Pardon Postlude

*Praise Song “Amazing Grace” *Indicates congregation standing, as able.

(My Chains Are Gone)
Chris Tomlin | John Newton | Louie Giglio *Special welcome to our guest accompanist Walter Cromwell.*
 Congrega onal Mee ng   Congrega onal Mee ng 
A mee ng of the congrega on will be held on TODAY a er worship for the  A mee ng of the congrega on will be held on TODAY a er worship for the 
purpose of elec ng a Church Officer Nomina ng Commi ee. If you wish to  purpose of elec ng a Church Officer Nomina ng Commi ee. If you wish to 
nominate someone, please speak with the abut their willingness to serve before  nominate someone, please speak with the abut their willingness to serve before 
the mee ng. Please plan to a end and be in prayer for those whom God is calling  the mee ng. Please plan to a end and be in prayer for those whom God is calling 
to serve on this important commi ee.   to serve on this important commi ee.  
   
 Ice Cream Social and Hymn Sing! TODAY, at 4:30 pm  Ice Cream Social and Hymn Sing! TODAY, at 4:30 pm
Join us as we gather for an a ernoon of fellowship and fun in Fellowship Hall at  Join us as we gather for an a ernoon of fellowship and fun in Fellowship Hall at 
EPC. We will make a joyful noise, singing our favorite hymns, and then celebrate  EPC.. We will make a joyful noise, singing our favorite hymns, and then celebrate 
our joy with ice cream sundaes. Bring your families, friends, and neighbors.   our joy with ice cream sundaes. Bring your families, friends, and neighbors.  
 
 Men’s Prayer Breakfast    Men’s Prayer Breakfast 
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month on zoom—8:00 am.  1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month on zoom—8:00 am. 
   
 The "Traveling Light" RightNow Media study meets Tuesdays at 11a.m. Call   The "Traveling Light" RightNow Media study meets Tuesdays at 11a.m. Call 
Stephanie Blackwell for details.   Stephanie Blackwell for details.  
   
 Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7:30 pm on Zoom. Join us each Wednesday   Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7:30 pm on Zoom. Join us each Wednesday 
evening for a look at the life of David. In 1st and 2nd Samuel, fellowship, and  evening for a look at the life of David. In 1st and 2nd Samuel, fellowship, and 
prayer. Zoom link is in the Wednesday Newsle er.  prayer. Zoom link is in the Wednesday Newsle er. 
   
 Wellness in Your Wiser Years  Wellness in Your Wiser Years
Please consider a ending this FREE class which is  tled "Wellness in Your Wiser  Please consider a ending this FREE class which is  tled "Wellness in Your Wiser 
Years," a series of classes aimed at providing helpful informa on for our aging  Years," a series of classes aimed at providing helpful informa on for our aging 
Presbyterians and their friends! Hosted by Drs. Sandra Zornes and Lynn Denny,  Presbyterians and their friends! Hosted by Drs. Sandra Zornes and Lynn Denny, 
this class "Preven on Tips for Staying Healthy" is scheduled for Monday, July 26th this class "Preven on Tips for Staying Healthy" is scheduled for Monday, July 26th 
at 2pm via Zoom.  To register, just email  Elizabeth Cantrell  at 2pm via Zoom. To register, just email  Elizabeth Cantrell 
ecantrell@flintriverpresbytery.org! In this class, the Doctors will give helpful  ecantrell@flintriverpresbytery.org! In this class, the Doctors will give helpful 
advice on how to stay OUT of the doctor's office, including things you may not  advice on how to stay OUT of the doctor's office, including things you may not 
know that will help pa ents feel more confident. These called are for ALL aging  know that will help pa ents feel more confident. These called are for ALL aging 
adults (and the people who love them.)    adults (and the people who love them.)   
  
Happy Birthday to:  Happy Birthday to: 
July July

Kaylin Frost      09  Kaylin Frost      09 

Marge Welker    12  Marge Welker    12 
Nell Swensen    16  Nell Swensen    16 
Perry Johnston    21  Perry Johnston    21 
Ron Summers    22  Ron Summers    22 
Susan Gilbert    24  Susan Gilbert    24 
Steven Tidwell    26  Steven Tidwell    26 
Wayne Braddy    31  Wayne Braddy    31 
   
   
 

Please Remember in Prayer Please Remember in Prayer

Homebound Health Grieving Homebound Health Grieving
Concerns Concerns
Mildred Hunter  Ted Ford  The Gilmore Family  Mildred Hunter  Ted Ford  The Gilmore Family 
Katherine Roark  Claudia Wells  The Summers Family  Katherine Roark  Claudia Wells  The Summers Family 
Nell Swenson  Sue Holt   The Holt Family  Nell Swenson  Sue Holt   The Holt Family 
Ron Gilbert  The Spear Family  Ron Gilbert  The Spear Family 
Lee Hartline  Lee Hartline 
The Posey Family   The Posey Family  
Susan Knight  Susan Knight 
The William's Family   The William's Family  
Margaret Greene  Margaret Greene 
The Sanders‐Nesbi   The Sanders‐Nesbi  
   
Family   Family