The guest preacher for this Sunday was Rev. Lesley Brogan. Rev. Brogan is a hospice chaplain in Atlanta and a minister in the United Church of Christ. She has written two books—Relying on the Moon: Companioning Grief for 29 Days and Grief and the Psalms—and is ruminating over the third one. Lesley and her partner, Linda Ellis, are moms to Ray and Randy's favorite nephews, John Brogan and Sam. The family lives in Decatur, Georgia.
MINISTERS:
Rev. Lesley Brogan
Rev. Pat Youngquist
PRODUCTION:
Videographer: Patrick Prokop
Video Editor:Â Patrick Prokop
Audio: Stephen Butler
Lighting: Les Sears
Supervisor: Les Sears
FLOWERS FOR THE SERVICE:
The flowers for the service were given by Dottie Kluttz in honor of husband Jim Kluttz's birthday.
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.
SPECIAL MUSIC: "This is My Father's World"
Duet for Piano and Cello
Piano: Sam Povie; Cello: Sarah Povie
SERMON: "Why We Light Candles"
In her sermon, Rev. Lesley Brogan uses the great passage in Hebrews about faith to remind the congregation that "by faith" we should light candles to bring light into our world, following the example of Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of faith.
Scripture:Â Â Hebrews 11:29-12:2 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]
Audio Version (mp3)
OFFERTORY: "Poor Man Lazarus"
Quartet for Tenor and Bass, Arranged by Jester Hairson
Vocals: Randy Canady, Nick Deffley, Greg Martin, and Ray Ellis
BENEDICTION
Rev. Lesley Brogan