The Hester family was away this weekend, celebrating the graduations of their twin sons from Valdosta State University and a nephew from Emory Universitiy. This was a special service in Rev. Billy's absence. He left a wonderful message to the congregation, which Janet Wagner read during the service (video below).
Given in memory of Helen Austing by Neil and Tina Austing.
Also given in honor of Mary Alice Garvin's 90th birthday 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 all of us and for our visitors. We thank those unsung heroes of faith—our hospitality team, ushers, greeters, connectors, nursery workers, and children's church teachers.
Asbury Memorial Hand Bell Ringers
Director: Ray Ellis
Ringers (left to right):
Virginia Holliday, Ray Ellis, Rhonda Bruckman, Mary Prokop, Kay Deffley,
Helen Downing, Randy Canady, Pat Youngquist, Linda Ostrow, Crystal Davidian,
Stephen Reed, and Patrick Prokop
Introit: "Tallis' Canon"
Written by: Thomas Tallis
Arranged by: Carl Wiltse
Offertory: "This Little Light of Mine"
An African-American Spiritual
Arranged by: Valerie Stephenson
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Anthem: "I Need Thee Every Hour"
Arranged by: Stan Pethel
Asbury Memorial Choir
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
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Story: "Random Acts of Kindness and Coldness"
Donnie Kluttz
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"Orange Ribbons for a Reason"
Rev. Jan Durham
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A Message from Rev. Billy Hester
Reader: Janet Wagner
"The Power of Music and Connection"
A video short about those suffering with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
With Gladys Wilson and Naomi Fell
Comments: Rev Jan Durham
Special Presentation: A Fond Farewell to Lotte Pummerer
Lotte has just received her Masters in Experiential Psychology at Georgia Southern University. She is returning to her home in Germany before continuing with her life's adventures, possibly leading into the ministry. Lotte shares her witness about her experience at Asbury Memorial.
Presenters: Asburians Susan Bolinger and Mary Ellen Campbell
