Welcome! We are glad you are here.

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 26 Glorifying God by making disciples of Jesus Christ

9:30 am—Adult Sunday School
11:00 am—Worship

Sunday, January 02
9:30 am—Adult Sunday School
11:00 am—Worship

Church Staff
Pastor Rev. Connie Happell
Director of Music Sue Ellen Williams
Pianist Walter Cornwell
Youth/Young Adult Coordinator NaEisha Owens
Office Manager Vacant
Financial Secretary Wayne Braddy
“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your
Custodian James Mills servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have
prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
3617 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31907
(706) 561-5137 office@epclife.com and the glory of your people Israel.” Luke 2:29-32
www.epclife.com
Facebook.com/edgewoodpresbyterian
Sunday, December 26, 2021
 Service of Worship
1st Sunday of Christmas *Doxology
December 26, 2021 *Prayer of Dedication

Prelude “Away in a Manger” Jason Tonioli Anthem “The Birthday of A King” Arranged by
Tiffany Ingram William Harold Neidlinger Robert F. Douglas

Welcome and Announcements Rev. Connie Happell Children's Message NaEisha Owens

UNISON CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 150:1-2; 6 New Testament Lesson Luke 2:21-40
Praise the Lord! Sermon: Heaven Meets Earth Rev. Connie Happell
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heaven! *Creed Apostles’ Creed
Praise him for his mighty works;
praise his unequaled greatness!
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord!
Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy
Praise the Lord!
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
*Hymn “Joy to the World”
our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory
Prayer of Confession
forever. Amen
Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in
thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what
*Hymn “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole
heart and soul and mind and strength. We have not loved our
Benediction
neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy, forgive what we have
been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be,
Postlude “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice ”
so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to
the glory of your holy name. (Please continue in silent
confession) Amen.
*Indicates congregation standing, as able.
*Praise Song “He Came Down”

Offertory “Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella ” Jason Tonioli

Tiffany Ingram