October 22, 2017 — 20th Sunday after Pentecost

A "God on Broadway" Service — Music and Themes from Aladdin
Aladdin is a musical based on the 1992 Disney animated film of the same name with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin. Beguelin also wrote the book. The musical includes three songs written for the film by Ashman but not used there and four new songs written by Menken and Beguelin. The story follows the familiar tale of a poor young man who is granted three wishes by a genie in a lamp, which he uses to woo a princess and to thwart the sultan's evil Grand Vizier. Set in the fictional Arabian city of Agrabah, the characters and setting are Middle Eastern.
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The Other 2017 God on Broadway Services
October 1: Pippin
October 8: Carousel
October 15: Wicked
October 29: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Raincoat

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Susan Karlson

Musicians:

Piano: Ray Ellis, Kay Deffley
Assistant to Pianist: Janet Wagner
Organ: Kay Deffley
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie

Technicians:

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

Sets/Costumes:

Linda Combs
Set Construction: Tim Steinhauser

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.

Prologue: "Arabian Nights" — Sultan and Residents of Agrabah

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

Call to Worship

Sultan and Asbury Memorial Congregation
[see bulletin]
 

Announcements: Aladdin and the Genie

Aladdin: Jordon Bala
Genie: Ray Ellis
 

Song: "Friend Like Me" — Genie, Aladdin, and Residents of Agrabah

Aladdin: Jordon Bala
Genie: Ray Ellis
Residents: Asbury Memorial UMC Choir
Piano: Kay Deffley
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie
 

Song: "Proud of Your Boy" — Aladdin

Aladdin: Jordon Bala
Piano: Ray Ellis
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie
 

Stewardship Skit: Aladdin, Genie, and Genie's Mother

Aladdin: Jordon Bala
Genie: Ray Ellis
Genie's Mother: Helen Downing
 

Pre-Sermon Announcements

Rev. Billy Hester
 

Sermon: "What Do You Want Me to Do for You?"

Rev. Billy Hester
Text: Mark 10:35-38, 46-52 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]
 

Audio Version

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Offertory: "A Whole New World"

The Asbury Memorial Youth draw silently and eventually reveal a secret word.
Soloist: Randy Canady
Piano: Ray Ellis
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie
Youth Coordinator: Margaret Clay
[see bulletin insert for lyrics]
 

Song: "Somebody's Got Your Back"— Asbury Memorial UMC Choir

Piano: Kay Deffley
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie
 

Benediction

Rev. Billy Hester reads a special prayer, "Thankful Beyond Understanding," by Rev. Ted Loder. Then, as the congregation finishes singing "Count Your Blessings," he gives the Benediction.
[see bulletin insert for song]

"Here I Am, Lord"

Cheri Hester
 

We hope you feel blessed by this service!

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