March 14, 2021

Fourth Sunday of Lent — 53rd 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

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for today’s service are given by Shirley Sessions and Sandy McCloud in memory of their mother, Eloise Carroll.

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 heroes of our faith — 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: "On My Knees"
    Sung by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady. Recorder: Margaret Clay. Bass: Doug Povie. [recorded March 11, 2018]
  • WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester (adapted from St. Patrick)
  • HYMN: "Hymn of St. Patrick
  • LENTEN MEDITATION: "Holy Vessels," designed by Dr. Marcia McFee, presented by Pam Sears, with a prayer reading by Helen Downing and the Asbury Memorial Church Choir in a video montage by Ray Ellis.
  • STORY: "The Legend of the Sand Dollar," told by Dottie Kluttz
  • SONG OF PREPARATION: "Make Us Holy, Make Us Whole" by Mark Friedman, sung by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir in a video montage by Ray Ellis. Piano: Ray Ellis.
  • PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: Rev. Claire Marich
  • SCRIPTURE: John 3:14-21 used with permission from Lumno Videos
  • SERMON: "What Does John 3:16 Really Mean?" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • INTVITATION FOR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: "Jesus Loves Me"
  • OFFERTORY: "I Dream of a World" by Mark Miller, sung by Jason Zimmer; Ray Ellis, piano and video montage.
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
  • HYMN: "Holy Vessels" by Chuck Bell & Dr. Marcia McFee, sung by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir; Ray Ellis, piano and video montage.
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" led by Cheri Hester
  • POSTLUDE: "He Never Failed Me Yet"
    The Asbury Memorial Church Choir, directed by Ray Ellis.  Soloist: Kate Jacobson. Piano: Kay Deffley. Bass: Doug Povie. [recorded May 13, 2018]
  • TAG: Asbury Altar with underscore of "Holy Vessels" by Chuck Bell. Caduceus symbol at the end is a reference back to today's sermon.

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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