December 23, 2018

4th Sunday of Advent

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Claire Marich

Musicians:

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

Technicians:

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

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Poinsettias List â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for Sunday's worship service are given in memory of David Gerald Eason and Irene Taylor by the Eason family. Flowers also were given in 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.

THE ENTIRE WORSHIP SERVICE, UNINTERRUPTED

SEGMENTS OF THE SERVICE

Introit: "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer"

Ensemble (from left): Ray Ellis, Chuck Eyler, Nick Deffley, Tim Barnes, Barbara Gooby, Alice Burris, Pam Boland, Nancy Austin, and Sandra Mydell
 

Announcements and Call to Worship

Rev. Billy Hester
Hermey the Elf: Tim Steinhauser
 

Opening Hymn: "Angels We Have Heard on High" (#238)

Rev. Billy Hester
Asbury Memorial Congregation
 

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-33 [NIV; other translations available at link]

Reader: Cheri Hester
 

Anthem: "Long-Awaited One"

Written by: Nicole Elsey
Arranged by: Douglas Nolan
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie
 

Prayers of the People

Rev. Claire Marich
 

Lighting of the 4th Advent Candle (Love)

Laura Armitage and her grandson, Iain Armitage (television's "Young Sheldon")
Hermey the Elf: Tim Steinhauser
Rev. Billy Hester
 

Bringing Strips of Cloth to the Manger and Hymn: "Away in a Manger" (#217)

Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
Asbury Memorial Congregation
 

Pre-Sermon Announcements

About the Christmas Eve service, caroling in the neighborhood after the service, and the traditional "Anticipation Celebration" on New Year's Day at 3 p.m.
Rev. Billy Hester
 

Sermon: "A Red Nose and an Unexpected Baby"

Text: Luke 1:26-33 [NIV; other translations available at link]
Rev. Billy Hester
 

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Offertory Song: "Name Him Jesus"

Written by: Mark Miller
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Assistant to Kay
Bass: Doug Povie
 

Doxology and Prayer of Dedication

Rev. Claire Marich
Asbury Memorial Congregation
 

Closing Hymn: "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" (#240)

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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