September 27, 2020 โ€” Celebration of Couples Sunday

17th Sunday after Pentecost - 29th 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".

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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. Bob Chvatal

Bulletin for the Service โ–บ

Flowers:

The flowers for Sunday's worship service were given by Jim Kluttz in honor of Dottie Kluttz's birthday.

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 faithโ€”our hospitality team, ushers, greeters, connectors, nursery workers, and children's church teachers.

Licensing

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Worship Service Video (synopsis below)

Synopsis

  • PRELUDE: "Have Thine Own Way," a duet. Piano: Ray Ellis. Organ: Kay Deffley
  • HYMN: ย "How can We Name a Love," led by Rev. Billy Hester. Piano: Ray Ellis. Organ: Kay Deffley.
  • PASTORAL PRAYER: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • CHILDREN'S CHURCH DETAILS: Children & Family Ministries Director, Ruthie Duran Deffley
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Candace Jenkins, Connectional Ministries
  • SCRIPTURE: I John 4:7-9, 16b-21, read by Bill & Karen Jahn
  • CELEBRATION OF COUPLES: Introduction by Tim Burkett and Lance Wilhelm; the Couples Wedding Pictures Video; and Prayer by Rev, Claire Marich
  • HYMN: "When Love is Found," led by Rev. Billy Hester. Piano: Ray Ellis. Organ: Kay Deffley.
  • SERMON: "How a Southern, Straight, Good Ol' Boy Came to Pastor a Gay-Friendly Church" โ€” Rev. Billy Hester
  • OFFERTORY: "This is the Day" and "I Choose Love" โ€” A special appearance by composer and long-time Asbury Memorial friend, Mark A. Miller
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER of DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • POSTLUDE: "Draw the Circle Wide" by Mark A. Miller โ€” Video collage by Asbury Memorial Choir and Friends
  • TAG: "The Phantom of the Opera" on his way to Asbury Memorial for a performance โ€” Nick Deffley (promoting the first Sunday of the 2020 God on Broadway services)

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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