December 27, 2020 — First Sunday after Christmas Day

42nd Weekly 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. Bob Chvatal

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for today’s service are given by Kay Barrett and Jennifer Lindsay in memory of Elizabeth Anne Barrett (1976-1992).

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: "Still, Still, Still" by David Wagner, arranged by Mark Wilberg — Asbury Memorial Choir, directed by Randy Canady. Piano for four hands: Ray Ellis and Warren Heilman.
  • WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • ADVENT MEDITATION: Carol Melton, Jamie Kelso, Nick Deffley and Ray Ellis
  • HYMN: "Angels We Have Heard On High"
  • PASTORAL PRAYER: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • CAROL MEDLEY:  "Joy to the World"; "Away in a Manger"; "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
  • THE WITNESS OF MUSIC: Ray Ellis (*)
  • ANTHEM: "God Has Work for You to Do" by Mark Miller — Asbury Memorial Choir, Video Montage by Ray Ellis.
  • SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:22-40, video enactment by LUMO (used with permission).
  • SERMON: "The First Twilight Zone Episode" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • INVITATION FOR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: "Joy to the World"
  • OFFERTORY: "Go, Tell It On the Mountain" — Gretchen Green Liturgical Dancers
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • STATEMENTS OF BELIEF: Rev. Billy Hester, David Alley, Nancy Austin, Kim Limehouse and Greg Martin (*)
  • HYMN: "Believe" (*), sung to the tune of "Give Thanks"
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" led by Cheri Hester
  • POSTLUDE: "Carry the Light" by David T. Clydesdale — Asbury Memorial Youth and Choir (from Christmas Eve, 2016). Directed by: Ray Ellis; Piano: Kay Deffley.
(*) Worship Design ideas and words from Worship Design Studio and Dr. Marcia McFee. 

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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