December 10, 2017 — 2nd Sunday of Advent

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Claire Marich

Musicians:

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

Technicians:

Videographer: Pat Prokop
Sound: Barry Parker
Lights: Les Sears

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for this Sunday's service were given in loving memory of Sue Porter 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
Soloist: Preston Hodges
John the Baptist: Phil Devlin
Rev. Billy Hester
Piano: Ray Ellis
Organ: Kay Deffley
The Asbury Memorial Congregation
 

Lighting of the Second Advent Candle (Peace)

Randy Canady, Ray Ellis, and Delores Ellis
 

Scripture Reading with Interpretive Dance: Mark 1:1-8

Reader: Phil Devlin (John the Baptist)
 

Pre-Sermon Announcements

Rev. Billy Hester
 

Sermon: "A Strange Way to Peace"

Rev. Billy Hester
Text: Mark 1:1-8 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]
Pictures Billy mentions in the sermon:
Billy with his Godspell shirt
Billy's profile picture from his Broadway years
Billy with the shirt salesman, Mr. Moheeny (Mohawn)
 

Audio Version

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Offertory: "Shalom Rav" (Abundant Peace)

"Grant us peace, your most precious gift, O eternal Source of peace, and give us the will to proclaim its message to all the people of the earth."
I Cantori Ensemble (left to right)
Kira Tucker, Stacy Eblin, Greg Martin, Randy Canady, Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
 

The Benediction

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

We hope you feel blessed by this service!

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