Fifth Sunday of Lent — 54th 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. Jan Durham Ray Ellis, Minister of Music
The flowers for today’s service are given in memory of Norman Katz by Sandra Katz.
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 in our services used in compliance with Fair Use.
Worship Service Video (synopsis below)
Synopsis
OPENING: “Blessed Assurance,” music by Josh Snodgrass from Worship Guitar - Top 50 Hymns of All Time.
PRELUDE: "The Way of Faith," written by John Day (Words) and Vicki Belford (Music). Sung by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady. [recorded March 11, 2018]
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester (adapted from St. Patrick)
LENTEN MEDITATION: "Holy Vessels," designed by Dr. Marcia McFee, presented by Pam Sears, with a prayer reading by Chris Kincade and the Asbury Memorial Church Choir in a video montage by Ray Ellis.
SONG OF PREPARATION: "Make Us Holy, Make Us Whole" by Mark Friedman, used with permission from the Worship Design Studio. Sung by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir in a video montage by Ray Ellis. Piano: Ray Ellis.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: Rev. Jam Durham
STEWARDSHIP: Helen Downing, past Stewardship Chair, and Iris Dayoub, Current Stewardship Chair
SCRIPTURE: John 12:20-36 used with permission from Lumno Videos
HYMN: "Lord, Be Glorified," led by Rev. Billy Hester. Piano: Ray Ellis. Organ: Kay Deffley.
SERMON: "Walk While You Have the Light" — Rev. Billy Hester
INTVITATION FOR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: "Jesus Loves Me"
OFFERTORY: "Bring Healing" by Bret Hesla — sung by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir in a video montage by Ray Ellis. Piano: Ray Ellis. Soloists: Tim Steinhauser, Kimmi Sampieri, and Chuck Eyler. Used with permission from The Worship Design Studio.
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Jan Durham
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: "I Know Where I've Been" from the musical Hairspray The Asbury Memorial Church Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Soloist: Kate Jacobson. Piano: Ray Ellis. Assistant to Ray: Janel Wagner. Bass: Doug Povie. Drums: Soloist: Kim Polote. [recorded October 27, 2019]
TAG: Asbury Altar with underscore of "Shelter Me" by Michael Joncas.
