27th In-Person Service after the COVID-19 Shutdown
We extend a cordial welcome to each person worshipping with us in person or online. We hope the service will leave you feeling renewed, fulfilled, and challenged. God bless you all!
Ministers:
Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Claire Marich
Guest Speaker: Shane Claiborne Ray Ellis, Music DirectorÂ
The flowers for the service were given in memory of Janice Gantt by her family.
Special Thanks:
Every Sunday, there are people who work behind the scenes to help make each service meaningful and wonderful for all of us and our online visitors. We thank those heroes of our faith: control room and live streaming techs, videographers, video editors, sound editors, font editors, and many others.
Licensing
Copyright License #2291323 Streaming License #20116968 Short clips in our services used in compliance with Fair Use.
Worship Service Video (synopsis below)
NOTE: The service begins at 2:00 into the video. Before that, announcements and birthdays and anniversaries appear in rotation, with a musical background.
SYNOPSIS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Claire Marich and Rev. Billy Hester Including: Virginia Moryadas' birthday (84); J.U.S.T. announced that the City of Savannah has allocated $7M to the Housing Trust program; there are new changes to HealthCare.gov, increasing accessibility and reducing costs. Also, Rev. Claire announced that Shane Claiborne would conduct a workshop at 2:30 p.m. Video of the workshop is here â–º
INTROIT: "Won't You Be My Neighbor" — Ray Ellis, vocals and piano. The Advent "magic doors" open to reveal the interfaith tree.
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
LIGHTING OF THE 2nd ADVENT CANDLE (Peace): The Townsend Family (Bob, Mickie, Karen, and Benjamin)
SONG OF PRAYER:  "Be Still and Know" — Asbury Memorial Choir. Ray Ellis, Director. Kay Deffley, Piano. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady. Soloist: Nick Deffley
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORDS PRAYER: Rev. Billy Hester
WELCOMING OUR CHILDREN: Rev. Billy and Hester and Ellie Covington
SERMON: Shane Clairborne Video of the workshop is here â–º
ANTHEM: "Draw the Circle Wide" — Asbury Memorial Choir. Ray Ellis, Director. Kay Deffley, Piano. Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady. Soloists: Danny Beam and Cheri Hester.
