MINISTERS:
Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Jeanette Purvis
MUSICIANS:
Piano:Â Ray Ellis & Kay Deffley
Organ:Â Kay Deffley
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Cello: Sarah Povie
Bass: Doug Povie
PRODUCTION:
Videographer:Â Patrick Prokop
Video Editor:Â Patrick Prokop
Audio:Â Barry Parker
Lighting:Â Christina Focht
FLOWERS FOR THE SERVICE:
The flowers for Sunday's service are given by John Mason in humble gratitude to his beloved Wendy on the celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary. The flowers in the narthex are given in honor of Asbury's songbird, Joan Hester Byrd, for her birthday on May 17th by her family.
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.
YOUTH CONFIRMATION
Confirmation of Serena Baez, Sean Given, Arlo Hill, Edward Meek, and Emily Meraz.
RIBBONS FOR A REASON ANTHEM: "Come to the Music" SERMON: "Singing in the Dark" Audio Version (mp3)
Rev. Jeanette Puvris
In addition to one more death by gun violence in Savannah last Sunday, three other lives were lost this week and are announced as the bell tolls by Rev. Jeanette Purvis.
Asbury Memorial UMC Choir
Written by: Joseph M. Martin
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kelli Horton
Rev. Billy Hester uses Scripture from Acts to show how the faith, even at the darkest times in life, gives way to hope and transformation.
Scripture:Â Acts 16:22-28 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]
We hope you feel blessed by this service!