First Sunday of Lent — 50th 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 Ray Ellis, Minister of Music
The flowers for today’s service are given in honor of Sandy McCloud’s birthday by Shirley Sessions. Flowers also are given in honor of Pete and Beverly Vasta’s 50th wedding anniversary.
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
Copyright License #2291323 Streaming License #20116968 Short clips of music used with permission from The Worship Design Studio.
Worship Service Video (synopsis below)
Synopsis
PRELUDE: "“My God Is A Rock” arranged by Alice Park and Robert Shaw; performed by Danny Beam and the Asbury Memorial Church Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Minister of Music [recorded March 5, 2017].
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
LENTEN MEDITATION: Introduced by Pam Sears, with a prayer and reading by Greg Martin, and a video montage by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir; designed by Dr. Marcia McFee and The Worship Design Studio.
HYMN: “Your Sign of Love” sung to the tune of “For the Beauty of the Earth”. Led by Rev. Billy Hester; Ray Ellis, piano; Kay Deffley, organ.
SONG OF PREPARATION: “Make Us Holy, Make Us Whole” by Mark Friedman, with video montage by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir, used with permission from The Worship Design Studio
INVITATION FOR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: “Jesus Loves Me”
OFFERTORY: “Sacred the Body” by W. Daniel Landes and Ruth C. Duck, sung by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir in a video montage by Ray Ellis.
DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
HYMN: “Holy Vessels” by Chuck Bell and Marcia McFee, sung by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir in a video montage by Ray Ellis.
BENIDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord", led by Cheri Hester
POSTLUDE: “Jesus Loves Me” by John Ferguson, sung by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady. [recorded February 4, 2018]
TAG: “Holy Vessels" instrumental by Chuck Bell, used with permission from The Worship Design Studio.
