February 7, 2021

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany β€” 48th 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 in memory of Harold Wiley on his birthday, February 7th, by his daughters, Cynthia Herold and Claudette DeLong and family.

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)
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Synopsis

  • PRELUDE: "Softly and Tenderly" β€” Carol Melton; Kay Deffley, Piano
  • CALL TO WORSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev Billy Hester
  • SCRIPTURE: Mark 1:29-39 β€” August Alderman
  • TAIZΓ‰ HYMN: "On Eagle's Wings" β€” Carol Melton
  • PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: Rev. Claire Marich
  • RECEIVING OF NEW MEMBERS: Freida McGee, Karen Townsend Murphree, Lynne Norton, Bob Norton, Phil Pinault, and Deborah Ray
  • CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: Rev. Claire Marich
  • SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 40:21-31 β€” Jason Zimmer
  • SERMON: "I Saw the Strongest Man in the World" β€” Rev. Billy Hester
  • INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • RECEIVING OF ELEMENTS: Danny Beam sing his song, "God is Calling You to the Family Table".
  • PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING: Rev. Billy Hester
  • INVITATION FOR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
  • OFFERTORY: "In this Very Room," music by Ron and Carol Harris β€” Asbury Memorial Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady. Bass: Doug Povie. This recording is from the March 10, 2019, worship service.
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I Am. Lord," led by Cheri Hester
  • POSTLUDE: "Family of God," words and music by Grace Hawthorne, David McKinley, and Buryl Red Β β€” Asbury Memorial Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady. Bass: Doug Povie.. This recording is from the August 26, 2018, worship service.
  • TAG: Video of Paul Anderson (the "Strongest Man in the World") displaying his strength.

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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