December 24, 2018

Christmas Eve Service — "The Prince of Peace"

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester

Musicians:

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

Technicians:

Videographer: Pat Prokop
Sound and Light Technicians:
  Barry Parker
  Les Sears
Special thanks to Lawrence Staab for the use of his video recording equipment.

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Photos from the Service â–º

Prelude: "I Wonder as I Wander"

Piano: Kay Deffley
 

Introit: "O Come, All Ye Faithful"

Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
The Gretchen Greene Dancers
Asbury Memorial Congregation
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady
 

Offertory: "God Bless Us Every One"

Words and Music by: Alan Silvestri and Glenn Ballard
Arranged by: Joseph Martin for the Walt Disney Company
Asbury Memorial Choir
Soloist: Nick Deffley
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady
 
 
Lessons and Carols

Lesson 1: Luke 1:26-38

Reader: Pam Sears
"Christmas Lullaby"
Soloist: Kristen Kelso
Liturgical Dance: Madeline Kelso
 

Lesson 2: Luke 2:1-7

Reader: Callie Downing
"I Believe"
Asbury Memorial Choir
Soloist: Alice Burris
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady
 

Lesson 3: Luke 2:8-12

Reader: Dottie Kluttz
"Do You Hear What I Hear?"
Liturgical Dance: The Gretchen Greene Dancers
 

Lesson 4: Luke 2:13-20

Reader: Pam Sears
"Go Tell It on the Mountain"
Liturgical Dance: The Gretchen Green Dancers
 

Lesson 5: Matthew 2:1-11

Reader: Callie Downing
"Joseph's Song"
Soloist: Randy Canady
Piano: Ray Ellis
 

Lesson 6: Matthew 2:12-15; 19-23 and Luke 2:40

Reader: Dottie Kluttz
"Mary DId You Know?"
Soloist: Jamie Kelso
Guitar: David Alley
 

Lesson 7: John 1:1-9

Reader: Pam Sears
"Carry the Light"
Asbury Memorial Adult, Youth, and Children's Choirs
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Assistant to Kay: Brenda Lackey
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Percussion: Doug Povie
 

Lesson 8: "One Solitary Life"

Reader: David Alley
Joseph and Mary appear to carry the Christ Child to the cradle. Then Hank appears to light the Christ Candle, whereupon the Christmas tree bursts into light. Hank walks to the cradle, kneels, and asks to hold the baby. He then depicts the breaking of the bread (body) in preparation for Holy Communion.
Joseph: Chris Steiner
Mary: Maddie Gratias
Hank: David Phillips
Rev. Billy Hester
 
 
 

Holy Communion Chants and Lighting of the Candles

"Spirit of the Living God" and "Come, O Redeemer, Come"
Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
Cantor: Ray Ellis
Piano: Ray Ellis
Asbury Memorial Congregation
 

"Silent Night," the Benediction, and "Here I Am, Lord"

Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
Asbury Memorial Congregation
Cheri Hester
Piano: Ray Ellis
Keyboard: Randy Canady
 

We hope you feel blessed by this service!

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