28th 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!
The flowers for the service were given for the blessings of two perfect daughters, Caroline and Diana, born on December 15th, by Patty and Tim Steinhauser.
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 22:25 into the video. Before that, announcements and birthdays and anniversaries appear in rotation, with a musical background.
SYNOPSIS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester, including birthdays for Maggi Nicoletta (80) and Virginia Holliday (98); annual Church Meeting at 6:30 on Tuesday, December 14th.
INTROIT: "Spirit of the Living God" — Ray Ellis, vocals and piano. The Advent "magic doors" open to reveal the altar and interfaith tree. With Asbury Choir.
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "Spirit of God" (see bulletin insert)
LIGHTING OF THE 3rd ADVENT CANDLE (Joy): Margaret Clay and Judy Jones
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORDS PRAYER: Rev. Claire Marich
CELEBRATING OUR CHILDREN: Rev. Billy and Hester and Ellie Covington
