Throughout the month of December, there will be numerous opportunities to purchase gifts, reach out to people in need, honor and memorialize loved ones, and support our church during the Advent season. These opportunities are covered in more detail in articles throughout this edition of the Steeple. Come to the Gifts That Give Holiday Fair […]
Special Advent Worship Opportunities
During Advent, each Sunday will have a special focus: Anticipating in Advent, Angels, Shepherds, Magi and Star. Along the way, photos of all the preparations will be pulled together to be shared on Christmas Eve at the 5:00 p.m. service when we create a spontaneous pageant in which all can participate in telling the Christmas […]
The Steeple, December 2019
The Steeple is our monthly newsletter, available in print from the church office or in various locations around our main building. This page displays the articles and featured events that were included in this issue. You can also see this issue formatted as it was for print here, or download. Articles Featured Featured Events
The Most Wonderful Time
When I first came to Edwards, I admit I thought “I don’t know about these Advent anthems…” simply because they are a collection of less familiar pieces at a time of the year when secular interests are completely consumed with full-on Christmas texts and tunes. But then I returned to “Prepare Ye” and “He Come […]
Sunday, December 29, 2019 Potluck Worship
Bring a left-over tasty treat from your holiday celebrations to share. Dress casually! Matthew 2:13-23; “The Spider’s Web” Rev. Dr. Karen Nell Smith preaching
Christmas Eve 2019 Worship
5:00pm Christmas Pageant—“No Room in the Stable” 9:00pm Candlelight Service of Lessons, Carols and Poetry
Sunday, December 22, 2019 Worship
Fourth Sunday of Advent Lighting the Candle of Love Special Music by On the Fence “A Star-Filled Journey”
Sunday, December 15, 2019 Worship
Third Sunday of Advent 10:00am, Lighting the candle of joy Special choral music “Among the Sheep” 5:30pm Seeds of Grace Worship “What are we waiting for?”
Sunday, December 8, 2019 Worship
Second Sunday of Advent Lighting the candle of peace “An Angel Whisper”
Sunday, December 1, 2019 Worship
First Sunday of Advent Lighting the candle of hope Mark 1:1-8, “Preparing” Rev. Dr. Karen Nell Smith preaching