The guest preacher for this Sunday was Rev. Nathan Godley. He was born in Savannah and was an active member and leader at Epworth United Methodist Church. After graduating from Armstrong State University, he attended the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. He served a variety of churches in the South Georgia UMC Conference, including Epworth United Methodist Church and White Bluff United Methodist Church in Savannah. After retiring, Nathan and his wife Patty bought the 17Hundred90 Inn and Restaurant in historic downtown Savannah, which their son Patrick now manages.
MINISTERS:
Rev. Nathan Godley
Rev. Jeanette Purvis
PRODUCTION:
Videographer: Patrick Prokop
Video Editor:Â Patrick Prokop
Audio: Wesley Hester
Lighting:Â Barry Parker
FLOWERS FOR THE SERVICE:
The flowers for the service were given in honor of Asbury Memorial by Omkair & Cindy Hill-Williams.
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.
RIBBONS FOR A REASON: Shanelle Shellman, 27, who died by gunfire July 13, 2016
SPECIAL MUSIC: "Moses"
Music and Lyrics by: Ken Medema
Soloist: Steven Reed
Pianist: Kay Deffley
SERMON: "The Better Part"
The Rev. Nathan Godley bases his sermon on a passage from the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus visits the home of Martha and Mary. Martha complains that she had to do all the work of preparing the meal, while Mary sat at Jesus' feet instead, and Jesus said that Mary had done the "better part." Rev. Godley encouraged us all to honor Jesus, who is a reflection of the invisible God, by reflecting Jesus' and God's love to others in our lives.
Scripture:Â Luke 10:38-42 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]
OFFERTORY: "In Heaven's Eyes"
Music and Lyrics by: Phiull McHugh
Soloist: Greg Martin
Pianist: Kay Deffley
BENEDICTION:
The Rev. Nathan Godley delivers his benediction for the service, followed by Cheri Hester signing the congregation's customary close for every service, singing "Here I Am, Lord."