December 13, 2020 — Third Sunday of Advent

40th 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 in memory of Dr. Ned Downing by Helen Downing, Callie Downing Hardigan, and Ken Hardigan.

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

Synopsis

  • PRELUDE: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" — Asbury Memorial Handbell Choir, directed by Ray Ellis.
  • WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • ADVENT MEDITATION AND PRAYER: Carol Melton, Jamie Kelso, Nick Deffley, and Ray Ellis
  • LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE: The Candle of Joy
  • HYMN: "Ode to Joy"
  • PASTORAL PRAYER: Rev. Claire Marich
  • THE WITNESS OF MUSIC: Ray Ellis, Director of Music
  • ANTHEM: "We Resist" by Mark A. Miller — Asbury Memorial Choir [video montage by Ray Ellis, Director of Music]
  • SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:26-56, delivered by LUMO (LUMO-GOSPEL OF LUKE CHAPTER 1:26-56 - YouTube)
  • SERMON: "Error Card Theology" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • INVITATION FOR TITHES AND OFFERING
  • OFFERTORY: "This Angel" — Allie Barnes - soloist, Effie Mydell, violin, David Alley, guitar
  • DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
  • STATEMENTS OF BELIEF: Rev. Billy Hester, Beth Tyson, Randy Canady, Ruthie Deffley, and Claudette DeLong
  • 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: "Joy in the Morning" by Natalie Sleeth — Asbury Memorial Choir, Director Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Bass: Doug Povie. During the song, the names of those who donated poinsettias for the altar in honor of or memory of loved ones scroll.
  • TAG: Camera zooms into the 3rd 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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