The flowers for Sunday's worship service are given in memory of my parents, Sara and Bob Carlyle, and brother, Rob Carlyle, by Candace Jenkins and 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
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SEGMENTS OF THE SERVICE
Announcements
Chris Fahey
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Call to Worship
Rev. Billy Hester
Asbury Memorial Congregation
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Opening Hymn: "We Three Kings" (#254)
Rev. Billy Hester
The Three Kings: Chuck Long, Chuck Eyler, and Will Telljohann
Choir Director Ray Ellis introduces the upcoming offertory anthem by explaining how the congregation is to make the sounds of a storm passing through a rain forest.
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Offertory Anthem: "Betelehemu"
Written by: Wendell Whalum and Via Olatunji
Arranged by: Barrington Brooks
Asbury Memorial Choir
Director: Ray Ellis
Conga Drums: Doug Povie
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Doxology and Prayer of Dedication
Rev. Claire Marich
Asbury Memorial Congregation
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Hymn: "Love Came Down at Christmas" (#242)
Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
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Pre-Sermon Announcements
Including birthday wishes to Gloria Moses (89) and Gabriel Beauchamps (9)
Rev. Billy Hester
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Sermon: "The Myrrh's the Thing"
Text: Matthew 2:1-12 [NIV; other translations available at link]