November 15, 2020

24th Sunday after Pentecost - 36th 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

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for today’s service are given by Val and Jim Utsey in honor of their wedding anniversary.

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

Synopsis

  • PRELUDE: "America the Beautiful," a four-handed piano rendition by Rhonda Reed and Ray Ellis
  • HYMN: "Let There Be Peace on Earth" — Sung by Rev. Billy Hester. Piano: Ray Ellis. Organ: Kay Deffley.
  • VETERAN'S DAY TRIBUTE: "You Raise Me Up" Vocal: Josh Groban. Slide show: Chris Kincade.
  • PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE: Rev. Claire Marich
  • 2021 BUDGET PRESENTATION: Cynthia Herold, Finance Committee Chair
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Bridgette Kincade (with help from Chris and Fitz)
  • SCRIPTURE: Matthew 25:14-30, "The Parable of the Talents". Reenactment video from ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
  • HYMN: "In Our Lives, Lord," sung by Billy Hester. Piano: Ray Ellis. Organ: Kay Deffley.
  • SERMON: " Lovers, Risk Takers, and Bridge Builders" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • OFFERTORY:- "The Bridge Builder," a poem by Will Allen Dromgoole, video from Simple Gifts. Voice talents of Cindi Ellis and Matt Bushman. Instrumental talents of Heather Abbott, violin; Keirsten Bushman, flute; Jack Mason, guitar. Many thanks to Lisa Bradshaw for composing this beautiful arrangement.
  • DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I Am Lord"
  • POSTLUDE: "Let the Sunshine In," from the musical Hair — Asbury Memorial Choir 
  • TAG: "We Love You, Ginger"

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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