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 in memory of Carolyn Golden by Sandy Golden and Catherine Gilbert.
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: "Creation Will Be at Peace" — Asbury Memorial Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
ADVENT MEDITATION AND PRAYER: Ensemble
LIGHTING OF THE FOURTH ADVENT CANDLE: The Candle of Peace
HYMN: "Let There Be Peace on Earth"
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: Rev. Claire Marich
THE WITNESS OF MUSIC: Ray Ellis, Director of Music
ANTHEM: "When Angels Sing" by Mark A. Miller — Asbury Memorial Choir [video montage by Ray Ellis, Director of Music]
SCRIPTURE: John 1 1:18, video enactment by LUMO (used with permission).
SERMON: "Peace" — Rev. Billy Hester
INVITATION FOR TITHES AND OFFERING
OFFERTORY: "Hallelujah (Pandemic Version)"" — Music: Leonard Cohen. Lyrics and vocals: Rev. Billy Hester. The revised lyrics are in memory of Carolyn Golden (daughter of Sandy Golden) who died two years ago (and whose birthday was December 19th) and Asburian Bobby Soletto who died of COVID-19 on December 13, 2020; and in honor of David Gary Swanger, newborn son of Asburians Stephen and Alex Swanger. who was born on December 16, 2020. A standalone video is here.
DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
STATEMENTS OF BELIEF: Cheri Hester, Tim Steinhauser, Belinda Pruyne, and Jason Zimmer
HYMN: "Believe" sung to the tune of "Give Thanks"
BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" led by Cheri Hester
POSTLUDE: "Name Him Jesus" by Natalie Sleeth — Asbury Memorial Choir, directed Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady.
TAG: Camera zooms into the 4th 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.
