March 10, 2019

1st Sunday in Lent

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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Flowers:

The flowers for Sunday's worship service are given  in honor of Bette Hunter’s birthday by Kim and Steve Johnson and Phil and Cindy Hunter.

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 greeters, ushers, connecters, nursery workers, children's church teachers, and Asbury's Hospitality Team.

Announcements

Angie Jenkins with Susan Bollinger about a new program, "Multiply the Love of Faith in Action Invitation" and Heidi Hoffman and Anne Hagan about the upcoming visit of German Methodist guests and needs for their housing.
 

Call to Worship and Preparing "The Garden of Lent"

Gerry Harmon
Asbury Memorial Congregation
Rev. Billy Hester
 

Reading: "Returning to the Soil"

Dottie Kluttz
 

Anthem: "In This Very Room"

Music by: Ron and Carol Harris
Asbury Memorial Choir
Directed by: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Keffley
Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady
Bass: Doug Povie
 

Pre-Sermon Announcements

Including the memorial service for Julie Tucker, a recap of the South Georgia Conference meeting in Tifton, the screening of Backs Against the Wall on March 19, and birthday greetings to Bette Hunter (87).
 

Sermon: "Rich Soil"

Text: Matthew 4:8-11 and Luke 4:13 [NIV translation]
Rev. Billy Hester
 

Audio Version

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Offertory: "Jesus Walked This Lonely Valley"

Based on the traditional American folk hymn
Arranged by: Jerome Lenk
Asbury Memorial Choir
Directed by: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
 

Benediction and "Here I Am Lord"

Rev. Billy Hester
Cheri Hester
 

We hope you feel blessed by this service!

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