May 14, 2017 — 5th Sunday of Easter and Mother's Day

Ministers:

Rev. Jeanette Purvis

Rev. Bob Chvatal

Musicians:

Piano: Ray Ellis and Kay Deffley

Organ: Kay Deffley

Keyboard: Randy Canady

Technicians:

Videographer: Lawrence Stabb

Sound: Stephen Butler

Lights: Barry Parker

Bulletin for the Service ►

Flowers:

The flowers for this Sunday's service were given in honor of John and Wendy Mason's anniversary.

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.

Anthem: "God Will Hear Your Prayers"

Asbury Memorial Choir

Director: Ray Ellis

Piano: Kay Deffley

"Orange Ribbons for a Reason"

Rev. Bob Chvatal

Two more ribbons were added to the courtyard fence for Clarence Fleming, III, age 23, and Desmond Lanier, age 25, both of whom died on May 5, 2017.

Sermon: "The Best Mother"

Rev. Jeanette Purvis

Text: Isaiah 49:15 and 66:13 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]

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Offertory: "A Mother's Love"

Written by: Amy Jill Jordan and Steven Mackinnon

Soloist and Piano: Ray Ellis