December 9, 2018

2nd Sunday of Advent

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester

Rev. Susan Karlson

Musicians:

Piano: Ray Ellis, Brian Dean

Organ: Brian Dean

Keyboard: Randy Canady

Technicians:

Videographer: Pat Prokop

Sound and Light Technicians:

Barry Parker

Stephen Swanger

Bulletin for the Service ►

Flowers:

The flowers for Sunday's worship service are given in memory of Bill Sprague by Liz Sprague.

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

Announcements

Mrs. Claus

Carol Anderson

Call to Worship and Opening Hymn: "Morning Has Broken" (#145)

Rev. Billy Hester

Asbury Memorial Congregation

Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:1-6; 11-17

Kathy Hodges

Anthem: "African Advent"

Written by: Michael Barrett

Director: Ray Ellis

Piano: Brian Dean

Assistant to Brian: Randy Canady

Prayers of the People

Rev. Susan Karlson

Lighting of the 2nd Advent Candle (Peace)

St. Nick: Jason Zimmer

Piano: Ray Ellis

Hymns: "Like a Child" and "The Servant Song" (from the bulletin insert)

Leader: Rev. Billy Hester

Asbury Memorial Congregation

Pre-Sermon Announcements

Rev. Billy Hester

Sermon: "St. Nick's Secret"

Text: Matthew 3:1-6; 11-17 [NIV; other translations available at link]

Rev. Billy Hester

Audio Version

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Offertory Song: "Grown-Up Christmas List" and Doxology

Music by: David Foster

Lyrics by: Linda Thompson-Jenner

Soloist: Cheri Hester

Doxology, Prayer of Dedication, and Final Hymn: "Let There Be Peace on Earth" (#431)

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