29th 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 in memory of Wendell Hearn Hester by his 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 ~15:00 into the video. Before that, announcements and birthdays and anniversaries appear in rotation, with a musical background.
SYNOPSIS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester, assisted by Grayson West. Including — Birthdays: Colin Stewart (82) and Pat Andres (85); Anniversaries: Kay and Phillip Barrett (51) and Carol and Jim Andersion (54).
INTROIT: "Jesus Loves Me" — 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: "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" (No. 196)
LIGHTING OF THE 4th ADVENT CANDLE (Love): Stephen, Alex, and David Swanger
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORDS PRAYER: Rev. Claire Marich
CELEBRATING OUR CHILDREN: Rev. Billy and Hester and Ellie Covington, with a special appearance by Saint Nicholas (portrayed by Bob Townsend).
HYMN: "Love Came Down at Christmas" (No. 242)
SERMON: "Making Room for Yourself" — Rev. Billy Hester
ANTHEM: "Child of God" — Asbury Memorial Choir. Ray Ellis, Director. Kay Deffley, Piano. Assistant to Key: Randy Canady. Soloists: Sharon Page and Tim Steinhauser.
