January 3, 2021

Epiphany Sunday - 43rd 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!

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Claire Marich

Bulletin for the Service β–Ί

Flowers:

The flowers for today’s service are given by Barbara Passino in memory of her husband, Tom Passino.

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 β€” our videographers, video editors, sound editors, and font editors.

Licensing

CCLI License: Account# 3820695
Copyright License #2291323
Β  Exp date 09/30/20
Streaming License #20116968
Β  Exp date 03/31/21
Worship Service Video (synopsis below)

Synopsis

  • PRELUDE: "Do You Hear What I Hear?" β€” The Gretchen Greene Liturgical Dancers. recorded during the 2018 Christmas Eve Service.
  • WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "We Three Kings," a video collage by Asbury Memorial Choir members; soloist Magi: Jason Zimmer, Tim Steinhauser, and Chuck Eyler.
  • SCRIPTURE: Matthew 2:1-12, video enactment by LUMO (used with permission).
  • PASTORAL PRAYER: Rev. Claire Marich
  • HYMN: "What Child is This?"
  • SERMON: "A Story Full of Epiphanies" β€” Rev. Billy Hester
  • INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION: Ray Ellis
  • RECEIVING OF THE ELEMENTS: "Be Still and Know" with Ray Ellis, Director of Music, vocals and piano.
  • PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
  • OFFERTORY: "Star-Led and Wonder Bound," words and music by Mary Kay Beall β€” Asbury Memorial Choir. Director: Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady. Bass: Doug Povie.
  • DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I Am Lord" β€” Cheri Hester with the Asbury Children.
  • POSTLUDE: "The First Noel"
  • TAG: "We Three Kings" for Piano and Cello, performed by The Piano Guys in the middle of the ice-skating rink at Citipond and Bryant Park in New York City.

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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