23rd Sunday after Pentecost - 35th 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!
The flowers for today’s service are given by Jim and Alice Burris in honor of Shelbi Hanton’s 21st birthday.
Special Thanks:
Every Sunday during this period of virtual services due to the pandemic, there are people who work behind the scenes to help make the service meaningful and wonderful for all of us and our online visitors. We thank those unsung heroes of faith—our videographers, video editors, sound editors, and font editors.
Licensing
CCLI License: Account# 3820695 Copyright License #2291323 Â Exp date 09/30/20 Streaming License #20116968 Â Exp date 03/31/21
Worship Service Video (synopsis below)
Synopsis
PRELUDE: "Fill-a Me Up" by Pepper Choplin — Asbury Memorial Choir. Director: Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Soloist:  Britanny Jelinski. Director: Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley.
HYMN: "Come, O Redeemer, Come" by Fernando Ortega. Performed by Ray Ellis.
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 25:1-13, read by Cheri Hester and Rev. Billy Hester
RESPONSORIAL and LORD'S PRAYER: Rev. Claire Marich
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ruthie Duran Deffley, Director, Children and Family Ministries
STEWARDSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS: Austin Wright (Captain Crook) and Helen Downing (Tinkerbell).
SERMON: "Adding More and More Oil" — Rev. Billy Hester
PRE-OFFERTORY: Ray Ellis
OFFERTORY: "Living Water, Guiding Spirit" by Joseph Martin. Asbury Memorial Choir, Director: Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Triangle: Chuck Long. Rain Stick: Sharon Page. Bongos: Doug Povie. Clave: Nick Deffley.
DOXOLOGY: Rev. Claire Marich
CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I Am Lord"
POSTLUDE: "Anything Can Happen" from Mary Poppins — Asbury Memorial Choir. Director: Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Soloists: Cathy Solomon and Sharon Page.
TAG: Austin Wright, Helen Downing, Â and Rev. Billy Hester.