December 6, 2020 — Second Sunday of Advent

39th 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 Mike Flatt in memory of his mom and dad, Alice & Duce Flatt.

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

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Worship Service Video (synopsis below)

Synopsis

  • PRELUDE: "African Advent Carol," composed by Michael Barrett — Asbury Memorial Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Piano: Daniel Folsom. Assistant to Daniel: Randy Canady.
  • WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
  • ADVENT MEDITATION AND PRAYER: Ensemble
  • LIGHTING OF THE SECOND ADVENT CANDLE: The Candle of Love
  • HYMN: "Love Came Down at Christmas"
  • THE WITNESS OF MUSIC: Ray Ellis, Director of Music
  • ANTHEM: "Love Has Broken Down the Walls" by Mark A. Miller — Asbury Memorial Choir [video montage by Ray Ellis, Director of Music]
  • SCRIPTURE: Matthew 1:18-25, read by Terry Harman
  • SERMON: "Radical Love That's Not So Radical" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION: With Statements of Belief from Asburians Linda Combs, August Alderman, Chuck Eyler, and Martha Parsons
  • RECEIVING OF ELEMENTS: Ray Ellis at the Piano accompanies the Asbury Memorial Choir as they sing "Come, O Redeemer, Come".
  • PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING: Rev. Billy Hester
  • OFFERTORY: "Grown-Up Christmas List" by David Foster, music, and Linda Thompson-Jenner, lyrics, and Amy Grant. Sung by: Cheri Hester.
  • DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
  • HYMN: "Believe" sung to the tune of "Give Thanks"
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester and congregation
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" led by Cheri Hester
  • POSTLUDE: "We Need a Little Christmas" sung by Cheri Hester (as Auntie Mame) with the children of Asbury Memorial. From the Jerry Herman Broadway musical Mame.
  • TAG: Camera zooms into the 2nd Advent Candle to the tune of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" with caption "Let Your Light Shine."
Worship Design idea from Worship Design Studio and Dr. Marcia McFee.

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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