The flowers for the service were given by Deborah G. Bowen in loving memory of her mother, Cleo Griffin
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 and Call to Worship
Angie Jenkins
Ruthie Duran Deffley (about the upcoming screening of Killing Us Softly on May 21)
Mary Ellen Campbell and entourage (about a sunrise service at Tybee Island pier for the children on June 15)
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Song of Meditation: "Gentle Shepherd" and Prayers of the People
Sextet (left to right): Rev. Billy Hester, David Alley, Will Telljohann, Danny Beam, Nick Deffley, and Greg Martin
Three of the four Confirmation Class members lead the congregation in readling Psalm 23, and Dottie Kluttz reads the selection from the Book of Acts.
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Pre-Sermon Announcements
Before his sermon, Rev. Billy reminds the congregation of the New Member Orientation classes coming the last two Sundays in May and offers birthday wishes to Ellie Gonye (83) and Don Stahl (84).