The flowers for Sunday's worship service are given in memory of Carolyn Golden by Sandy Golden and Catherine Gilbert.
Special Thanks:
Every Sunday at Asbury, there are people who work behind the scenes to help make the day meaningful and wonderful for all of us and our visitors. We thank those unsung heroes of faith—our hospitality team, ushers, greeters, connectors, nursery workers, and children's church teachers.
Lighting the Advent Candle of Joy
The West Family: Cory and Temperance, with children Lila, Collis, and Grayson Choral Response: Asbury Memorial Choir
Directed by: Ray Ellis Piano: Kay Deffley
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Music: "Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
Variation of a traditional 9th century hymn Arranged by: Pamela M. Robertson for choir, piano, violin, and handbells
Asbury Memorial Choir
Directed by: Ray Ellis Piano: Kay Deffley Violin: Effie Mydell Handbells: Warren Heilman and James Siler Bass: Doug Povie
Rev. Billy Hester thanks those who helped with the fundraiser for Shelter from the Rain, invites the congregation to go caroling to nursing homes after the service and reminds them about caroling in the neighborhood after the Christmas Eve Service. The congregation also sings "Happy Birthday" to Oliver Branham (8), Payton Harn (10), and Virginia Holliday (96).
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Sermon: "Expect the Unexpected"
Rev. Billy Hester
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Sermon Audio (MP3)
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Offertory: "Joy in the Morning"
Wrottem by: Natalie Sleeth Directed by: Ray Ellis Piano: Kay Deffley Doug Povie
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Praise to the Asbury Memorial Choir and Virginia Holliday, the birthday girl Benediction, and "Here I Am, Lord"
