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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, December 12
9:30 am—Adult Sunday School
11:00 am—Worship
Monday, December 13
7:00 pm—Discipleship Team
Sunday, December 19 Glorifying God by making disciples of Jesus Christ
9:30 am—Adult Sunday School
11:00 am—Worship
7:00 pm—Session

Wednesday, December 15
8:00 am— Men’s Prayer Breakfast
7:30 pm—Wednesday Night
Devotional

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 Guercino, 1591–1666
Custodian James Mills
But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of
3617 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31907 whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you
(706) 561-5137 office@epclife.com with the Holy Spirit and fire. Luke 3:16
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Sunday, December 12, 2021
 Service of Worship Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 12:1-6
The 3rd Sunday of Advent New Testament Lesson Luke 3:1-18
December 12, 2021
Sermon: What Should We Do? Rev. Connie Happell
Prelude “Joy to the World” Arranged by
Issac Watts G.F. Handel Jerry Ray
*Creed Apostles’ Creed
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Connie Happell
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
Lighting Of the Advent Candles Tiffany Ingram & Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy
Patricia Banks 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
*Hymn “Joy to the World” we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but
Prayer of Confession
deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power
Eternal God, John the Baptist prepared the way by calling upon and the glory forever. Amen
us to repent, yet we have refused to turn from sin. We have
neglected the needs of others and failed to share as we should. *Hymn “People Look East”
We have not honored and helped the poor and the oppressed Violin: Lynn Summers
to the best of our ability. We have failed to bear fruit worthy of Benediction
your salvation. Have mercy upon us, God. Heal and forgive us
so we can welcome Christ with pure and sincere hearts. (Please Choral Benediction “Go Now in Peace” Natalie Sleeth
continue in silent confession) Amen. Bells: Christina Massey, Lynn Summers

*Carol Medley from One Small Child by Tom Fettke *Indicates congregation standing, as able.
(Congregation, please sing with the choir.)

Offertory “Ding Dong! Merrily On High” Arranged by

Traditional Jerry Ray

*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication of Tithes and Offerings and Offerings
for Sleep in Heavenly Peace and Santa for Seniors

Anthem “To Us Is Born” Michael Praetorius

Bells: Christina Massey, Lynn Summers Arranged by Philip R. Dietterich

Children's Message NaEisha Owens