April 1, 2018

Easter Sunday

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Jeanette Purvis

Musicians:

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

Orchestra:

Violin: Effie Mydell
Cello: Sarah Povie
Saxophone: Sam Povie
Bass: Doug Povie
Flute: Pat Youngquist
Trombone 1: Andrew Davis
Trombone 2: Parker Davis
Trumpet 1: Michael Sweat
Trumpet 2: Jarret Chandler

Technicians:

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

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for Sunday's worship service are given in honor of Connie Coleman's 85th birthday by her family. The Easter Lily Cross is given in memory of Dr. Ned Downing and to the glory of God by the Downing family. We thank those who gave Easter Lilies in memory or in honor of loved ones — the list is here.

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.

Easter Call to Worship and Processional Hymn, "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"

Rev. Billy Hester
Asbury Memorial Choir
Asbury Memorial Congregation 
 

Scripture Reading: Mark 16:1-8

Joel and Julie Varland
 

Anthem: "Alleluia, He Lives"

Composed by: Joel Raney
Asbury Memorial Choir and Orchestra
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady
 

The Pastoral Prayer

Rev. Jeanette Purvis
 

Pre-Sermon Announcements with Birthday Greetings to Connie Coleman (85), Jean Butcher (90), and Willa Wright (90)

Rev. Billy Hester 
 

Sermon: "The New News"

Rev. Billy Hester
Text: Mark 16:1-8 [NIV Translation; others available at the link]
 

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Offertory: "Easter Song"

Written by: Anne Herring, arranged by Mark Hayes
Asbury Memorial Choir and Orchestra
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady
 

The Benediction: Affirmation of Faith (see Bulletin)

Rev. Billy Hester
Asbury Memorial Congregation
 

The "Hallelujah Chorus"

George Frideric Handel's "Messiah" Oratorio
Asbury Memorial Choir and Orchestra
Asbury Memorial Congregation and Guest Singers
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady
 

We hope you feel blessed by this service!

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