April 18, 2021

Third Sunday of Easter — 58th 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

Flowers:

The flowers for the service were given in memory of Lillian Hunter Lindsay by George and Laura Lindsay.

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 MUSIC: “10,000 Reasons" performed by Phillip Keveren. Words and music by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman. Copyright 2020 by Green Hill Productions. Used by Permission.
    NOTE: If you are watching this video after its premier, the service begins at the 13 minute mark with Asbury Memorial steeple and courtyard and the "magic doors".
  • PRELUDE: “Creation Sings", an anthem written by Stuart Towend, Keith Getty, and Kristen Getty; arranged by James Koerts.
    The Asbury Memorial Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Deffley. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady. Violin: Effie Mydell. Bass: Doug Povie. [Recorded September 17, 2017].
  • WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "For the Beauty of the Earth"
  • READING: "Remember" by Joy Harjo, read by Cheri Hester
  • PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: Rev. Claire Marich
  • GREEN TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: River Clean-Up — Nick Deffley
  • SCRIPTURE: Psalm 148, read by Lawrence Staab.
  • SERMON: "Dancing with Creation" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • INVITATION FOR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: "Jesus Loves Me"
  • OFFERTORY: "This is My Father's World" sung by the A Cappella Kids (public domain). Pictures by Asburian Bill Anderson.
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: “Here I Am, Lord”
  • POSTLUDE: "This is My Father's World", sung by Joan Hester Byrd and Rev. Billy Hester; Ray Ellis, piano. [Recorded February 3, 2019].
  • TAG: Earth photo: https://pixabay.com/images/id-4263672/ by Gustavo Ackles (Creative Commons). 
     
We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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