August 6, 2017: 9th Sunday after Pentecost Fifth Sunday in the 2017 Asbury Memorial UMC "Summer Preaching Series"
The guest speaker for this Sunday's service was Bob Hereford (as C. S. Lewis). Bob is a life-long resident of Waycross, Georgia, where he is a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. In 1990, he founded Cumberland Consulting Company to help employers reduce insurance costs. He was recently Executive Director of the Waycross /County Development Authority. In 1988, he began a study of C. S. Lewis and his writings. Bob has done a characterization of Lewis for over 25 years and is currently writing a book about Lewis and his journey from atheism to belief, with emphasis on three of Lewis’ books and a sermon. Bob’s wife of 45 years, Patricia, was born in Savannah. They have two sons and seven grandchildren.
The flowers for this Sunday's service were given in honor of Sanford and Judith Jones' wedding 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.
Scripture Reading:
Preston Hodges, Lay Leader
Introduction of Guest Speaker, Bob Hereford
Rev. Pat Youngquist
Offertory: "The 23rd Psalm"
Sermon: "Much More Than a Moral Teacher"
Bob Hereford as C. S. Lewis
Text: Matthew 16:13-16 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]
