Fourth Sunday of Easter — 59th 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
The flowers for the service were given in memory of close family members by Liz and Kent Urness.
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: By Josh Snodgrass from Worship Guitar. 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: “Singing in the Rain" Music by: Nacia Herb Brown, lyrics by: Arthur Freed, arranged by: Mark Hayes. Sung by the Asbury Memorial Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Piano: Kay Keffley. Assistant to Kay: Janet Wagner. Keyboard: Randy Canady. Bass: Doug Povie. [Recorded October 21, 2018, during that year's God on Broadway Worship Services].
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "View the Present Through the Promise" — Rev. Billy Hester. Piano: Ray Ellis.
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD'S PRAYER: Rev. Bob Chvatal
INTRODUCTION OF STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE: Rev. Billy Hester
STEWARDSHIP SKIT: "Weather Report" with Pat Prokop, Alex Swanger, Rhonda Reed, and Barbara Gooby
INVITATION FOR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: "Jesus Loves Me"
OFFERTORY: Dance — "Singing in the Rain" featuring The Gretchen Greene Dancers. [Recorded October 21, 2018, during that year's God on Broadway Worship Services].
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
CHORAL RESPONSE: “Here I Am, Lord”, led by Linda Combs
POSTLUDE: "April Showers", by Louis Silvers, sung by Rev. Billy Hester; Piano: Sanford Jones
TAG: A photo tribute to Asburian Anita Clay's 99th birthday.
