December 16, 2018

3rd Sunday of Advent — Poinsettia Sunday

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Claire Marich
Cale Hall

Musicians:

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

Technicians:

Videographer: Pat Prokop
Sound and Light Technicians:
  Chris Kincade
  Barry Parker

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Poinsettias List â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for Sunday's worship service are given in memory of Wendell Hearn Hester's birthday by the Hesters and the Ciccodicolas.

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

Christmas Past: Linda Combs
Christmas Present: David White
Christmas Future: Stephen Reed
 

Call to Worship and Opening Hymn: "He Came Down" (see bulletin insert)

Rev. Billy Hester
Asbury Memorial Congregation
 

Scripture Reading: Luke 16:19-31 [NIV; other translations available at link]

Abraham: Andy Page
Jesus: Rev. Billy Hester
Rich Man: David Alley
 

Prayers of the People

Cale Hall
 

Hymn: "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" (#400)

Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
Asbury Memorial Congregation
 

Pre-Sermon Announcements

Farewell to Aaron Ridge, Happy Birthday to four children, and a Special Happy Birthday to Virginia Holliday (age 95)
Rev. Billy Hester
 

Sermon: "I Want to be Like Scrooge"

Text: Luke 16:19-31 [NIV; other translations available at link]
Rev. Billy Hester
 

Audio Version

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Lighting of the 3rd Advent Candle (Joy)

Ebenezer Scrooge: Rev. Billy Hester
Tiny Tim: Ian Walker
 

Offertory Song: "God Bless Us, Everyone"

Lyrics and Music by: Alan Silvestri and Glenn Ballard
Arranged by: Joseph Martin for the Walt Disney Music Company
Soloist: Greg Martin
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Flute: Connie Marshall
Bass: Doug Povie
 

Doxology, Prayer of Dedication, and Baptism of Robert Patterson McEwen

Rev. Billy Hester
Asbury Memorial Congregation
Dottie Kluttzz
 

Remembering Our Baptism and Receiving of Rosemary

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Claire Marich
Asbury Memorial Congregation
 

Closing Hymn: "May You Run and not Be Weary" (see bulletin insert)

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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