December 24, 2017 — 4th Sunday of Advent

Christmas Eve Sunday

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Jan Durham

Musicians:

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

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 Janice Gantt by her family.

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.

Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle (Peace)

Doug, Amy, Sarah, and Sam Povie

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-38

Reader: Martha Parsons

Liturgical Dance and Song: "Sweet Little Jesus Boy"

Soloist: Kristen Kelso
Dancer: Madeline Kelso
Guitar: David Alley
Violin: Effie Mydell
 

Pre-Sermon Announcements, with a Birthday Wish to Pat Andres and a 51st Wedding Anniversary Wish to Dottie and Jim Klutzz

Rev. Billy Hester
 

Sermon: "Do Not Be Afraid"

Rev. Billy Hester
Text: Luke 2:1:12 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]
 

Audio Version

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Offertory: "Come to the Stable"

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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