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Wynnton's Window (USPS #554540) is published weekly (except Christmas and New Years) by Sunday Worship Services Wynnton United Methodist Church, 2412 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA 31906-0469. Periodicals postage paid at Columbus, GA 908. POSTMASTER: Send all address changes to Wynnton United 8:30 a.m. “Lessons and Carols” in Sanctuary Methodist Church, P.O. Box 5469, Columbus, GA 31906. 11:00 a.m. Rev. J Grantham preaching in The Link 11:00 a.m. “Lessons and Carols” in Sanctuary MORNING SERVICES OF WORSHIP CHOIR Masters in this Hall English Carol arr. Harry Simeone FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS SEVENTH LESSON Luke 2:8-16 Emma Mattocks December 13, 2015 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. The shepherds go to the manger. Third Sunday in Advent Liturgical Color: Purple CHOIR While By Our Sleeping Flocks We Lay arr. Hugo Jungst 17th Century German Melody RINGING THE SEASON Handbell Choir Joy to the World G. F. Handel arr. Peggy A. Thompson EIGHTH LESSON Matthew 2:1-11 Win Cawthorne In the Bleak Midwinter Traditional arr. Arnold B. Sherman The wise men are led by the star to Jesus. We Three Kings John Hopkins, Jr. arr. Martha Lynn Thompson CHOIR For Unto Us A Child Is Born Gary Hallquist How Great Our Joy Traditional arr. Hart Morris NINTH LESSON John 1:1-14 Dr. Frank Parr SINGING THE SEASON Chancel Choir John unfolds the great mystery of the incarnation. Carol of the Bells Peter J. Wilhousky/Mykola Leontovich CHOIR Candlelight Carol by John Rutter WELCOME, REGISTRATION Dr. Frank Parr CHILDREN’S SERMON- SHEPHERD CANDLE OF JOY Dr. Frank Parr (4 years old by 9/1/15–3rd grade go to Children’s Church in Chapel/Children’s Center-11:00) *THE PRAYER AND BLESSING ◊Rev. J Grantham +Dr. Frank Parr

THE OFFERING - Prayer ◊Rev. J Grantham +Dr. Frank *RECESSIONAL HYMN AND POSTLUDE NO. 238 Offertory Christmas Joy Michael Helman Handbell Choir Angels We Have Heard on High *DOXOLOGY *Please stand as you are able ◊8:30 only +11:00 only PROCESSIONAL CAROL NO. 250 Once in Royal David’s City Verse 1 Charlie Hearn Verses 2-4 Choir and Congregation Sunday, December 13 BIDDING PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER ◊Rev. J Grantham +Dr. Frank Parr 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service – Sanctuary *CAROL NO. 220 Angels from the Realms of Glory 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Break with Coffee & Juice 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages FIRST LESSON Genesis 3:8-15 John Chism 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Break with Coffee & Juice God announces in the Garden of Eden that the seed 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service – Sanctuary of women shall bruise the serpent’s head. 11:00 a.m. The Link – Fellowship Hall CHOIR Comfort, Comfort Ye My People arr. Howard Helvey 6:00-8:00 p.m. Basement - Combined Tambourine, Tim Zabel Monday, December 14 SECOND LESSON Genesis 22:15-18 Betty Woodruff 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study - Library God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall the nations be blessed. 12:15 p.m. Preschool Program – Fellowship Hall CAROL NO. 111 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (verses 1-4) *6:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study – Home of Betty Garrett *7:00 p.m. ALIVE – Home of Pierce and Claire Drake THIRD LESSON Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Tommy Hudson Tuesday, December 15 Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Parent Dance Visitation – Fellowship Hall CHOIR Every Valley John Ness Beck 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 11:00 a.m. Morning Doves – Egg & I FOURTH LESSON Micah 5:2-4 Beth Hendrickson *6:30 p.m. Bible Study – Home of Linda & Wallace Twiggs The prophet Micah foretells the glory of little Bethlehem. Wednesday, December 16 CAROL NO. 230 O Little Town of Bethlehem 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal FIFTH LESSON Luke 1:26-38 Larry Hendrickson Thursday, December 17 *6:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study – Wynnton Rd. Burger King SOLO O My Soul, the Lord Be Praising Melody: F.M. Himmel (1765-1814) Music: Matthew Lundquist Soloist: Kelli Isaac *9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study – Library 11:00 a.m. Prime Timers *1:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry – Library SIXTH LESSON Matthew1:18-23 Rev. Cindy Autry 6:30 p.m. Joyful Noise Party – Green Island Country Club Matthew tells of the birth of Jesus.