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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.

What’s Going On This Week

Sunday, September 05
9:30 am—Adult Sunday School
10:15 am—Joy Gathering
11:00 am—Worship
5:00 pm—Youth at Church
Monday, September 06
Office Closed
Glorifying God by making disciples of Jesus Christ
Wednesday, September 08
5:30 pm—Choir Practice
6:30 pm—Handbells Practice
7:30 pm—Wednesday Night Zoom
Sunday, September 12
9:30 am—Adult Sunday School
10:15 am—Joy Gathering
11:00 am—Worship
4:00 pm—Connie Happell Installation
5:00 pm—Youth at Church

Church Staff
Pastor Rev. Connie Happell
Director of Music Sue Ellen Williams
Pianist Walter Cornwell
Youth/Young Adult Coordinator NaEisha Owens
Office Manager Deyanna Johnson
Financial Secretary Wayne Braddy
Custodian James Mills I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I
in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do
3617 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31907 nothing. John 15:5, NRSV
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Sunday, September 05, 2021
 Service of Worship
September 05, 2021
Children's Message NaEisha Owens
Prelude
New Testament Lesson John 15:1-17
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Connie Happell
Sermon: Abide Rev. Connie Happell
*Call To Worship (Responsive)
Prayers of the People
Leader: We are called to bring a new understanding of God: that God
so loves the world. Invitation to the Lord’s Table Rev. Connie Happell
People: We are the salt of the earth. Great Thanksgiving
Leader: We are called to bring a new hope in God: that God gives us Leader: The Lord be with you.
new life. People: And also with you.
People: We are the light of the world.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
Leader: We are called to follow the commandments and the law.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
People: The Law of God is to love God and to love one another.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
Leader: Come, let us be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise
People: Come, let us love one another and worship and follow Jesus.
Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty“ 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
Prayer of Confession
us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we
Merciful God, you know when we are afraid to love and when we
forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but
refuse to love; you know when we are too cowardly to show mercy
deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power
and too afraid to grant grace. Remind us again that perfect love casts
and the glory forever. Amen
out such fears. Surround us and strengthen us with your perfect love
in the face of our shortcomings. Fill us with a love so strong that we
Breaking of the Bread
may cast aside our fear and pride and grow in the power of your Special Music “Let Us Break Bread Together”
love. (Please continue in silent confession) Amen. (Rebecca Bush, flute)
Communion Prayer
Assurance of Pardon

*Praise Song “The Saving One” *Hymn “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound”
Words and Music by Tim Neufeld, Jon Neufeld and Mia Fieldes
Benediction
Offertory
*Doxology Postlude
*Offertory Prayer
*Indicates congregation standing, as able.
Anthem “O Love, O Joy”
Text by Anna Bartlett Warner
Music by William Batchelder Bradbury
Arranged by Allan Robert Petker