October 1, 2017 — 17th Sunday after Pentecost

A "God on Broadway" Service — Music and Themes from Pippin
Pippin is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Roger O. Hirson. Bob Fosse, who directed the original Broadway production, also contributed to the libretto. The musical uses the premise of a mysterious performance troupe, led by a "Leading Player," to tell the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance.
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Media Coverage of this Service

Savannah Morning News, Tom Barton's opinion column, October 3, 2017
 
The Other 2017 God on Broadway Services
October 8: Carousel
October 15: Wicked
October 22: Aladdin
October 29: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Raincoat

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Jan Durham
Rev. Pat Youngquist
Rev. Susan Karlson

Musicians:

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

Technicians:

Videographers: Lawrence & Deborah Staab 
Video Editor: Pat Prokop
Sound: Barry Parker
Lights: Christina Focht-Kincade

Sets/Costumes:

Linda Combs

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

During "God on Broadway," Asbury Memorial place flowers in the Narthex, rather than at the front of the sanctuary.

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.

Note:

The Asbury Memorial United Methodist Choir is a volunteer choir and does not perform for a paid audience. Asbury Memorial does not charge admission for its "God on Broadway" Worship Series. There are no known copyright restrictions being violated in these worship services.

Announcements

King Charlemagne: David White
First Scribe: Joe Driggers
Second Scribe: Danny Lewis
 

Introit: "Magic to Do"

Asbury Memorial UMC Choir
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie
 

Song: "Corner of the Sky"

Piano: Kay Deffley
Sharon Page, Nick Deffley, and Brittany Jelinski (in order of appearance)
 

Song: "No Time at All"

Linda Combs, Nancy Austin, Rhonda Reed, and Nancy Parker (left to right)
Piano: Ray Ellis
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie
 

Aerial Silks: "With You"

Aerialist: Jennifer Doubleday
Scripture Reading: Psalm 139:1-12 by Cheri Hester
 

Sermon: "Pippin's Paradox"

Rev. Billy Hester
Scripture: Psalm 118: 24, Matthew 6:28-34, and Deuteronomy 30:15-20 [NIV version; more translations available at link]
 

Audio Version

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Song during Holy Communion: "Morning Glow"

Soloist: Nick Deffley
Piano: Kay Deffley
 

Reprise: "Corner of the Sky"

Aerialist: Jennifer Doubleday
Asbury Memorial UMC Choir
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Ray Ellis
Keyboard: Randy Canady

Hymn: "The Trees of the Field"

The Asbury Memorial UMC Congregation

The Benediction

Rev. Billy Hester

"Here I Am, Lord"

Cheri Hester
 

We hope you feel blessed by this service!

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