Palm Sunday โ 55th 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".
ย
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. Bob Chvatal Ray Ellis, Minister of Music
The flowers for todayโs service are given in memory of Connie Coleman by Cece and Bill Coleman.
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 โ 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)
ย
Synopsis
PRELUDE: "Lift High the Palms" โ Soloist, Barbara Gooby Sung by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady. [recorded April 14, 2019]
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
VIRTUAL HYMN PROCESSIONAL: "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" โ First Plymouth Church, Lincoln, Nebraska, March 20, 2016. Arrangement: Richard Webster
LENTEN MEDITATION: "Holy Vessels," designed by Dr. Marcia McFee, led by Pam Sears, Karen Townsend Murphree and the Asbury Memorial Church Choir in a video montage by Ray Ellis (used with permission from The Worship Design Studio).
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.
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD'S PRAYER: Rev. Bob Chvatal
HEALTH AND SAFETY UPDATE: Dr. Callie Downing
SCRIPTURE: Mark 11:1-11 โ Video by Lumo, used with permission
SERMON: "Planting Seeds on a Donkey" โ Rev. Billy Hester
INVITATION FOR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: "Jesus Loves Me"
OFFERTORY: "Make Us Holy, Make Us Whole" by Mark Friedman, arranged by Janet Vogt. 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.
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
HYMN: "Where He Leads Me," led by Rev. Billy Hester. Piano: Ray Ellis. Organ: Kay Deffley
CLOSING LITANY: Rev. Billy Hester
BENEDICTION: "The Lord's Peace" Sung by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir, directed by Ray Ellis.
POSTLUDE: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" โ Sarah and Samuel Povie
TAG: Asbury Altar with underscore of "Shelter Me" by Michael Joncas.
