April 4, 2021

Easter Sunday — 56th 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. Bob Chvatal
Ray Ellis, Minister of Music

Bulletin for the Service ►

Flowers:

The flowers for today’s service are given in memory of Clarence Edwin and Carrye Keller Baker, paternal grandparents of Dr. Gordon Baker and Dr. Tom Lewis. Their 115th wedding anniversary would have been on April 19, 2021.

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

  • PRE-MUSIC OPENING: Josh Snodgrass from Worship Guitar, Top 50 Hymns of All Time
  • OPENING: “Christ the Lord Has Risen Today” — Beautiful Instrumental Hymns, Peaceful Instrumental Piano and Flute, Easter Sunday
  • PRELUDE: “And All The Earth Shall Own Him Lord”
    Sung by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady. Based on "Jerusalem" from the Academy Award winning motion picture, Chariots of Fire. Words by William Lake and Bryan Jeffery Leech. Music by C. Hubert H. Parry. Arranged by Fred Bock.
  • WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN AND CHOIR PROCESSIONAL: "Christ, the Lord is Risen Today", sung by the Asbury Memorial Choir and Congregation [recorded Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019].
  • AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: Rev. Billy Hester (source: the Iona Community)
  • SCRIPTURE: John 20:1-18 — Video by Lumo; used with permission.
  • PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: Rev. Claire Marich
  • EASTER CELEBRATION OF ASBURY'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: Easter Egg Hunt Video
  • SERMON: "Groundhog Easter" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • INVITATION FOR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: "Jesus Loves Me"
  • OFFERTORY: "Joy in the Morning" — Asbury Memorial Choir and guest orchestra. Anthem written by Natalie Sleeth.
    Includes a video collage of pictures from the 2021 Easter Saturday Living Cross and Sanctuary Walk-through.
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • ANTHEM: “Hallelujah Chorus” — Asbury Memorial Church Choir and Guests, music by G.F. Handle [recorded Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018].
  • POSTLUDE: “Love Brought Me Back” anthem by Mark Miller
    Sung by the Asbury Memorial Church Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady. [recorded Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019].
  • TAG: “Joyful, Joyful” — Joni McCabe
    The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Great Hymns Collection: How Great Thou Art (Orchestral).

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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