April 24, 2016: 5th Sunday of Easter
"Festival of God's Creation" Sunday

In 2016, April 24th was the Sunday closest to Earth Day. The United Methodist denomination calls that Sunday the "Festival of God's Creation Sunday."

To reflect that notion, we devoted the service to celebrating the wonders of God's Creation. Instead of a regular sermon, Asburian Carol Anderson presented a message about her "International Student Climate Change Arts Project" (ISCAP) Other Asburians contributed complimentary music and photography.

MINISTERS:
Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Grady Mills

MUSICIANS:
Piano: Ray Ellis & Kay Deffley
Organ: Kay Deffley
Keyboard: Randy Canady

PRODUCTION:
Videographer: Patrick Prokop
Video Editor: Patrick Prokop
Audio: Christina Focht
Lighting: Barry Parker

FLOWERS for the SERVICE:
Flowers in the sanctuary were given in memory of EmBee-Marie McDaniel; flowers in the narthex were given in memory of Janice Gantt.

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.

ANTHEM: "Creation Sings"
Asbury Memorial UMC Choir
Words and Music by: Stuart Townsend and Keith Kristyn Getty
Arranged by: James Koerts
Directed By: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley