October 30, 2016: 24th Sunday After Pentecost
A "God on Broadway" Worship Series Service
Music and Themes from Peter Pan

MINISTERS:
Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Susan Karlson

MUSICIANS:
Piano: Ray Ellis
Organ/Piano: Kay Deffley
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie

SETS/COSTUMES:
Linda Combs

PRODUCTION:
Videographer: Lawrence Staab
Still Photographer: Deborah Hargroves
Video Editor: Patrick Prokop
Audio: Christina Focht
Lighting: Barry Parker
Recorder: Bridgette Kincade

BULLETIN for the SERVICE

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.

NOTE:
All music used by the Asbury Memorial Choir has been purchased, and there is never any illegal duplication or copyright infringement. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Choir is a volunteer choir and does not perform for a paid audience, nor does it charge admission for the "God on Broadway" Worship Series. There are no known copyright restrictions being violated as a result of these productions.

REVELATION OF THE PAN: "Tender Shepherd" and "Never Never Land"

The Darling children go to sleep as the Asbury Choir sings "Tender Shepherd." Tinker Bell makes a mysterious appearance, and Peter Pan arrives to look for his shadow, which he lost while escaping from the children's room on an earlier secret visit. He finds the shadow in the drawer where Mrs. Darling stored it and tries to re-attach it. Wendy awakens to help Peter get his shadow back, whereupon Peter tells Wendy about his home in "Never Never Land."

SONG: "I'm Flying"
Characters and Musicians: Same as previous clip
Helpers in Black (in order of appearance): David Alley, Gary Shelby, Nick Deffley, Eric Gratias, Stephen Swanger, Andy Becker, and Pat Alley
Peter Pan, with the aid of magical fairy dust, teaches the children how to fly, followed by the Call to Worship with Rev. Billy Hester.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Captain Hook and the Pirates
Captain Hook: Ray Ellis
Announcer #1: Chuck Long
Announcer #2: Will Telljohann
Announcer #3: Gary Shelby
Announcer #4: Rev. Bob Chvatal
Announcer #5: Stephen Reed
Announcer #6: Pat Prokop
Announcer #7: Eric Gratias
Announcer #8: Preston Hodges
Announcer #9: Jamie Gifford

SONG DANCE: "Hook's Tango"
Captain Hook: Ray Ellis
Pirates: Same as previous clip
Announcer #10: Peter Pan in disguise
Captain James Hook has an evil plan to poison Peter Pan by leaving a poisoned cake for Peter to find and eat. To celebrate his plan, he leads the pirates in a tango.

ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP KICK-OFF: Tinker Bell
Tinker Bell: Helen Downing
Peter Pan: Cheri Hester
Tinker Bell enters in a daze but then discusses our stewardship role as members of Asbury, admonishing us to to "believe" we can do it. After eating a bite of the poisoned cake, she begins to die, but Peter Pan comes to her rescue with aid from the entire company and the congregation, who clap for her to make her strong again.

SONG: "I Won't Grow Up," Peter Pan and the Choir
Peter Pan: Cheri Hester
Asbury Memorial Choir
Peter Pan leads the Pirates and Native Americans in a rousing rendition of "I Won't Grow Up"

SERMON: "You Can Fly"
Rev. Billy Hester
Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Matthew 14:25-32 [NIV; other translations available at the links]

Audio Version (mp3)

MUSIC FOR THE OFFERTORY: "Never Never Land" — The Asbury Choir
The Asbury Memorial Choir
Conducted by: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie

REPRISE: "I Won't Grow Up" and the Benediction
Peter Pan: Cheri Hester
Wendy: Maddie Gratias
The Congregation and the Asbury Memorial Choir
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie

We hope you feel blessed by this service!