MINISTERS:
Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Jan Durham
MUSICIANS:
Piano:Â Ray Ellis and Kay Deffley
Organ:Â Kay Deffley
Guitar: Danny Beam
PRODUCTION:
Videographer:Â Patrick Prokop
Video Editor:Â Patrick Prokop
Audio:Â Barri Marshall
Lighting:Â 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
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE: "Candle of Peace" RIBBONS FOR A REASON: 8 Additional Ribbons Hung SONG: "Grown-Up Christmas List" SERMON: "Questions about Santa, the Messiah, and God" Audio Version (mp3)
MUSIC FOR THE OFFERTORY: "Advent Celebration"
Mrs. Claus:Â Linda Combs
Dandy: Lawrence Hyde
Randy: Tim Ethridge
Santa Claus (on phone):Â Danny Beam
The David Alley Family
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.
Cheri Hester
Music and Lyrics by: David Foster and Linda N Thompson
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 11:1-10Â and Luke 3:1-6 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]
Sung by the Asbury Memorial Choir
Music and Lyrics by:Â Jon Paige
Director:Â Ray Ellis
Piano:Â Kay Deffley
We hope you feel blessed by this service!