MINISTERS:
Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Jan Durham

MUSICIANS:
Piano: Ray Ellis and Kay Deffley
Organ: Kay Deffley
Guitar: Danny Beam

PRODUCTION:
Videographer: Patrick Prokop
Video Editor: Patrick Prokop
Audio: Barri Marshall
Lighting: Barry Parker

SPECIAL THANKS:
Every Sunday at Asbury, there are people who work behind the scenes to help make the day so meaningful and wonderful for us and our visitors. We thank those unsung heroes of faith — our Hospitality Team, our Ushers and Greeters, our Nursery Workers, and our Children's Church Teachers.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mrs. Claus with Elves Randy and Dandy Bandy
Mrs. Claus: Linda Combs
Dandy: Lawrence Hyde
Randy: Tim Ethridge
Santa Claus (on phone): Danny Beam

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE: "Candle of Peace"
The David Alley Family

RIBBONS FOR A REASON: 8 Additional Ribbons Hung
Rev. Jan Durham
There are orange ribbons hanging along the fence adjacent to the Henry Street courtyard, representing those killed by gun violence in the City of Savannah since January 1, 2015. In the past two weeks, eight persons were killed by gun violence, bringing the total for the year to 48.

SONG: "Grown-Up Christmas List"
Cheri Hester
Music and Lyrics by: David Foster and Linda N Thompson

SERMON: "Questions about Santa, the Messiah, and God"
Rev. Billy Hester explores questions about the history of Santa, St. Nicholas, the Messiah, and our relationship with God, based on the scriptures from Isaiah 11:1-10 and Luke 3:1-6. Basically, we should never be afraid of God.
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10 and Luke 3:1-6 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]

Audio Version (mp3)

MUSIC FOR THE OFFERTORY: "Advent Celebration"
Sung by the Asbury Memorial Choir
Music and Lyrics by: Jon Paige
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley

We hope you feel blessed by this service!

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