December 17, 2017 — 3rd Sunday of Advent

Poinsettia Sunday

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Jan Durham

Musicians:

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

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 poinsettias given in honor or in memory of Loved Ones. Please see the list of names on an insert in today’s bulletin.

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

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

Lighting of the Third Advent Candle (Joy)

Eric, Melissa, Maddie, and Will Gratias
 

Infant Baptism of Merritt Woodhull Dixon VI

Son of Lauren Moore Dixon and Merrit Woodhull Dixon V
Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Jan Durham
 

Return of Tinker Bell

Tinker Bell has a blessing for the newly-baptized infant, a report on the 2017 and 2018 stewardship pledges, and a blessing for Rev. Billy.
Tinker Bell: Helen Downing
Rev. Billy Hester
Randy Canady
 

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38

Reader: Mary Ellen Campbell
 

Orange Ribbons for a Reason

Another ribbon has been added to the courtyard fence for Theron A. Warner, age 40, who died on December 15, 2017.
Rev. Billy Hester
 

Pre-Sermon Announcements and a 94th (49th?) Birthday Wish to Virginia Holliday

Rev. Billy Hester
Virginia Holliday
 

Sermon: "Joy Wrapped in Strange Packages"

Rev. Billy Hester
Text: Luke 1:26-38 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]
 

Audio Version

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Offertory: "Name Him Jesus"

Composed by: Mark Miller
Asbury Memorial UMC Choir
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Bass: Doug Povie
 

The Benediction

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

We hope you feel blessed by this service!

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