The flowers for today's service are given by Dottie KIuttz in honor of Jim Kluttz's birthday.
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
After the general announcements, Ruthie Deffley gives more information about an upcoming experiential workshop, entitled "You Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made," to be facilitated by Chelsea Hester on Saturday, August 17. Then Paula Avena announces the new Facebook page for Asbury's "Church & Society" committee.
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Special Music: ""How Can I Keep From Singing?"
Words attributed to Pauline T.
Music by: Robert Lowry
Arranged by: James Loynes
Soloist: Ana Collado, guest performer from Savannah VOICE Festival
Piano: Ray Ellis
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Special Birthday Wishes
Greg Martin
The congregation sings "Happy Birthday" to Janet Dixon.
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New School Year Blessing
Rev. Claire Marich gives special recognition to the teachers and students for the new school year and offers a blessing for them.
Text:John 10:11-16 [NIV, other translations available at the link]
Guest Speaker: Rev. Claire Marich
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Offertory Music: "One of Us"Â
Composed gy: Eric Bazilian
Soloist: Ana Collado, guest performer from Savannah VOICE Festival
Piano: Ray Ellis
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Closing Hymn: "We Are One in the Spirit," Benediction and "Here I Am, Lord"
Greg Martin announces that the words "They will know we are Christians by our love" have been changed to "They will know we are Faithful by our love" following a suggestion by Rev. Nathan Godley during his guest preaching Sunday in July.
Rev. Claire Marich
Linda Combs
Asbury Memorial Congregation
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We hope you feel blessed by this service!
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BONUS: Results for the Youth and Children's Cookie Bake-Off
Ray Ellis announces the youth and children participants and presents them with a certificate and gift.