The flowers for this Sunday's service were given in memory of "our parents" by Frank Ramsey and Danny Lewis.
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.
"The Green Team" Invitation
Nick Deffley & Carol Anderson
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An Introduction to "Godly Play"
Ruthie Deffley and Ashley Stroud introduce Asbury's new program for children 3-5 years old, which will take place during Sunday morning worship services.
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"Ribbons for a Reason"
Rev. Jeanette Purvis announces that Asbury has added another orange ribbon to our courtyard fence for Arraffi Williams, age 18, who was killed on September 13, 2017.
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Pre-Sermon Announcements
Rev. Billy Hester
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Sermon: "Created for Community"
Rev. Billy Hester
Text: Acts 2:42-47 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]
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Offertory: "Welcome to the House of the Lord"
Written by: Mark Miller
Asbury Memorial UMC commissioned this compostion in 2009 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its founding.
Asbury Memorial UMC Choir
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
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The Benediction
The Rev. Bill Hester leads the congregation in singing the benediction. Cheri Hester leads the congregation in the song "Here I Am, Lord."
