December 3, 2017 — 1st Sunday of Advent

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Marilyn Leigh
Rev. Pat Youngquist
Rev. Jan Durnam
Rev. Jeanette Purvis

Musicians:

Piano: Ray Ellis, Kay Deffley
Organ: Kay Deffley
Keyboard: Randy Canady

Technicians:

Videographer: Pat Prokop
Sound: Barry Parker
Lights: Christina Focht-Kincade

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for this Sunday's service were given in loving memory of Eric Montford by Rachel Porter.

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.

Song of Preparation and Call to Worship

Asbury Memorial Choir
Rev. Billy Hester
Piano: Ray Ellis
Soloist: Ray Ellis
Organ: Kay Deffley
The Asbury Memorial Congregation
 

Lighting of the First Advent Candle (Hope)

Omkari and Cate Hill-Williams
 

 

Scripture Reading with Interpretive Dance: Isaiah 64:1-9

Reader: Cheri Hester
Dancers: Tim Ethridge and Bonnie Kaar
 

Anthem: "I Believe" by Mark Miller

The anthem is based upon a poem scratched upon a wall by a Holocaust victim in a concentration camp. The poem reads:
I Believe in the sun, even when it is not shining.
I Believe in Love, even though I can't feel it.
I believe in God, even when He is silent.
Asbury Memorial Choir
Soloist: Alex Swanger
Directed by: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
 

Sermon: "It's Time for Otis Redding"

Rev. Billy Hester
Text: Isaiah 64:1-9 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]
 

Audio Version

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Invitation to Holy Communion and Cloth for the Cradle

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Marilyn Leigh
Rev. Pat Youngquist
Rev. Jan Durham
Rev. Jeanette Purvis
 

The Benediction

Rev. Billy Hester
Cheri Hester ("Here I Am, Lord")
 

We hope you feel blessed by this service!

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