December 2, 2018

1st Sunday of Advent - The First Sunday of the Christian Year

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Jan Durham

Musicians:

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

Technicians:

Videographer: Pat Prokop
Sound and Light Technicians:
  Barry Parker
  Stephen Swanger

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for Sunday's worship service are given by Mike Flatt in memory of his Mom and Dad.

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.

THE ENTIRE WORSHIP SERVICE, UNINTERRUPTED

SEGMENTS OF THE SERVICE

Prelude and Announcements

Charlie Brown and Friends
Music Written by: Vince Guaraldi
Snoopy: Will Gratias
Charlie Brown: Ernie Lee
Lucy: Cheri Hester
Linus: Chuck Long
Sally: Pam Sears
Schroeder: Gary Harman
Franklin: Marlon Harman
Piano: Ray Ellis
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Percussion: Doug Povie
 

Call to Worship (adaption of Jeremiah 33:14-16)
Opening Hymn: "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" (#196)
Rev. Jan Durham
Leader: Greg Martin
Asbury Memorial Congregation
 

Congregational Prayer

Rev. Billy Hester
 

Anthem: "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"

Based on a traditional German carol of the 15th Century
Arranged by: Jay Rouse
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie
 

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 11:1-6

Lighting of Advent Candle of Hope
Snoopy: Will Gratias
Charlie Brown: Ernie Lee
Lucy: Cheri Hester
Linus: Chuck Long
Sally: Pam Sears
 

Hymns: "Hope of the World" (#178)

Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
Asbury Memorial Congregation
 

Pre-Sermon Announcements

Rev. Billy Hester
 

Sermon: "Charlie Brown and His Questions"

Text: Isaiah 11:1-6 [NIV; other translations available at link]
Rev. Billy Hester
 

Audio Version

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Offertory Song: "Christmas Time is Here" and Doxology

Music and Lyrics by: Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson
Arranged by: Robert Sterling
Asbury Memorial Choir
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie
Snoopy: Will Gratias
Charlie Brown: Ernie Lee
Lucy: Cheri Hester
Linus: Chuck Long
Sally: Pam Sears
Schroeder: Gary Harman
Franklin: Marlon Harman
 

Liturgy for Holy Communion

Rev. Billy Hester
Asbury Memorial Congregation
 

Holy Communion

Ray Ellis
Asbury Memorial Choir
 

Final Hymn: "O Christmas Tree"

Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
Asbury Memorial Congregation
 

The Benediction and "Here I Am, Lord"

Rev. Billy Hester
Cheri Hester
 

We hope you feel blessed by this service!Mission

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