September 13, 2020 — Dedication & Consecration Service

15th Sunday after Pentecost - 27th Online Service during the COVID-19 Pandemic

We have suspended on-site church activities until further notice.
Remember: This crisis is an opportunity for us to be "little Christs".

 
We extend a cordial welcome to each person worshipping with us online. We realize that during this time of separation, it is critical for us to be connected. We hope the service will leave you feeling renewed, fulfilled, and challenged. God bless you all!

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Claire Marich
Rev. Richard Allen
Rev. Bob Chvatal
Rev. Jan Durham
Rev. Grady Mills

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for Sunday's worship service were given by Harry and Sandy Hoecherl in memory of their parents, Louis and Marie Hoecherl, Leo Shattuck and Helen Shattuck Roles.

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.

Licensing

CCLI License: Account# 3820695
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  Exp date 09/30/20
Streaming License #20116968
  Exp date 03/31/21
Worship Service Video (synopsis below)

Synopsis

  • PRELUDE: "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee," a piano/organ duet arranged by Fred Bock. Organ: Kay Deffley. Piano: Ray Ellis.
  • AFFIRMATIONS AND BLESSINGS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
      Rabbi Robert Haas, Congregation Mickve Israel
      Rev. Michael White, Christ Church Episcopal
      Rev. Lynn Drake, Wesley Oak United Methodist Church
      Tim Steinhauser, Habitat for Humanity
  • DEDICATION AND CONSECRATION CEREMONY:
      Rev. Billy Hester, Senior Minister
      Rev. Claire Marich, Associate Minister
      Retired Clergy, who are now members of Asbury Memorial: Rev. Richard Allen,
        Rev. Bob Chvatal, Rev. Jan Durham, and Rev. Grady Mills
  • AFFIRMATIONS AND BLESSINGS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
      Shirley Sessions, Mayor of Tybee Island
      Imam Ibrahim Abdul-Malik, Masjid Jihad
      Fr. Michael Chaney, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
      Rev. Susan Karlson, Unitarian Universalist Church
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ruthie Duran Deffley, Children & Family Ministries Director
  • SCRIPTURE: Matthew 18:21-35, read by Mary Pulwarty
  • HYMN: "We are the Church," Rev. Billy Hester, leader. Organ: Kay Deffley. Piano: Ray Ellis.
  • SERMON "Porch Talk" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • ANTHEM: "Draw The Circle Wide," by Mark Miller
      A video collage with Asbury Memorial Choir members and friends of Asbury   (Kelly
      Blackmarr Carlile, Bonnie Million, Jen Myers, Kurt Ollman, Belinda Pruyne, Sharon
      Strong, and Stuart Strong)
  • AFFIRMATIONS AND BLESSINGS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
      J.J. Warren, LGBTQ Activist
      Rev. Dawn Chesser, St. Paul United Methodist Church
      Kurt Purtee, City of Savannah Alderman
      Rev. John and Rev. Katie Callaway, First Baptist Church
      Rev. Dr. Da'Henri Thurmond, St. Paul CME Church
  • POSTLUDE: "Amazing Grace." Piano Duet by Sanford Jones and Marvin Keenze
  • TAG:- Randy Canady, Ray Ellis, and Maggie Canady-Ellis 

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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