MINISTERS:
Rev. Billy Hester
MUSICIANS:
Piano: Ray Ellis, Kay Deffley
Organ: Kay Deffley
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie
Hand Drums: Christi Hester
PRODUCTION:
Videographer:Â Patrick Prokop
Video Editor:Â Patrick Prokop
Audio: Christina Focht
Lighting:Â Barry Parker
FLOWERS FOR THE SERVICE:
The flowers for the service were given in memory of Charlie Monson and Carleen Diane Monson by Frances Monson.
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.
BAPTISM OF DECLAN JAMES STEINER
Son of April Hayes and Kim Steiner
Rev. Billy Hester, officiating
RIBBONS FOR A REASON
Rev. Billy Hester announced that Asbury had added two more orange ribbons to the courtyard fence to commemorate the deaths by gun violence of Shawn March, age 41, who died on September 12, 2016, and Dominique Powell, age 24, who died on September 12, 2016.
DUET FOR ORGAN AND PIANO SERMON: "Going the Distance and Finishing Well" Audio Version (mp3)
OFFERTORY: "Here Are We"
The Symphonic Poem, "Finlandia"
Written by: Jean Sibelius
Piano: Ray Ellis
Organ: Kay Deffley
The Rev. Billy Hester bases his sermon on verses from 2 Timothy. He relates the "Christian Journey" with running a marathon or going on a journey or trying to pursue a goal. It's important to start, but how does one keep going to "Finish Well'?" One such step is to envision hope for the future. His sermon will help guide you through ways on your spiritual journey.
Scripture:Â 2 Timothy 4:1-8 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]
Asbury Memorial Choir
Written by: Mark Miller
Directed by: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley; Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie
We hope you feel blessed by this service!