May 19, 2019

Fifth Sunday of Easter

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

Bulletin for the Service ►

Flowers:

The flowers for the service were given in memory of L.C. and Ewell Harold by Vickie Harold

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.

Vacation Bible School Information

Cheri Hester with robot EP3-20 give information for the upcoming Vacation Bible School, "To Mars and Beyond," to be held Sunday, June 2, through Friday, June 7, from 5:30pm—8:30pm. Dinner will be served every evening. Total cost per child is $20 (for the whole week!) with a maximum family cost of $50.

Service of Confirmation

The Confirmation of: Samuel Pelham Crisp, Alexander Culhane Knox, Marshall Chase Lego, and Bay Anderson Luke by Rev. Billy Hester and Rev. Claire Marich.

Children Recognized as They Step Up to Next Level

Several children in the pre-school grades and the lower-grade children are recognized in their "Stepping up" to the next level by Ruthie Duran Deffley and Ashley Stroud.

Recognition of Graduates

High School, College, and Graduate School graduates are recognized by Rev. Billy Hester and Rev. Claire Marich.

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 28:16, and Acts 16:9-15 [NIV]

Danny Beam

Pre-Sermon Announcements

Before his sermon, Rev. Billy announces Tuesday's upcoming documentary movie at 5:30 pm, "Killing Us Softly 4," the current New Members class, information about the National Methodist conference in Kansas this week, and a happy birthday greeting to Joan Hester Byrd (90).

Sermon: "Home, Plows, and Wow Moments!"

Text: Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 28:16, and Acts 16:9-15 [NIV translation]

Rev. Billy Hester

Offertory: "In the Shadow of Your Wings"

Written by: Ken Medema and Ron Harris

Arranged by: Ron Harris

Soloist: Nick Deffley

Asbury Memorial Choir

Directed by: Ray Ellis

Piano: Kay Deffley

Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady