25th Sunday after Pentecost - 37th 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 Liz Sprague in loving memory of her husband, Bill Sprague.
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: "We Gather Together" — Piano: Kay Deffley.
HYMN: "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" — Piano: Ray Ellis. Organ: Kay Deffley.
SCRIPTURE: Luke 17:11-19 (Jesus heals ten men with leprosy) — Presented tableau-style.
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING: Rev. Claire Marich. Claire uses a prayer from the Book of Common Prayer, which was first published in 1789.
STEWARDSHIP FOR GOD'S EARTH: Chuck Eyler
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Candace Jenkins
PREPARING FOR ADVENT: Ernie Lee
HYMN: "Give Thanks" —  Piano: Ray Ellis.
SERMON: " Crazy Like a Fox" — Rev. Billy Hester
OFFERTORY:- "All Good Gifts," Asbury Dancers, Rev. Billy Hester, and Choir.
DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I Am Lord"
POSTLUDE: "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come— Asbury Memorial Choir, Asbury Congregation, and the Youth and Children bringing in the harvest (2017)
TAG: Mirabelle Deffley brings two small squashes to the altar and offers a prayer.