February 6, 2022

5th Sunday after Epiphany
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. Holland Morgan
Ray Ellis, Music Director

Bulletin for the Service โ–บ

Flowers:

The flowers for the service were given in memory of Harold Wileyโ€™s birthday
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: Prior to the service, guest organist Holland Morgan provided his musical talents for all to enjoy.

SYNOPSIS

  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester, including:
    Special comments about the late Harold Wiley, in whose memory his family gave the flowers for the service
    Special birthdays for Kay Deffley (82) and Carolyn Lewis (84)
    A special anniversary for Neil and Tina Austing (60th)
    A reminder about the Youth Group's "Coat and Blanket Drive"
    Notice of an anonymous survey that is being sent to all members as part of determining our new identity as a merged church.
  • INTROIT: "All Who Hunger" โ€” Asbury Musicians (Ray Ellis, piano; Randy Canady, keyboard; Holland Morgan, organ; Cathy Solomons, soloist)
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "Break Thou the Bread of Life" (No. 599)
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
  • PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDS PRAYER: Rev. Holland Morgan
  • HYMN & SCRIPTURE: "Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore" (No. 344), with Cathy Solomons reading the scripture verses:
    ย  Using Luke 5:1-3; 4-7; and 8-11 (NRSV)
    ย  Stanza 1 (verses 1-3)
    ย  Stanza 2 (verses 4-7)
    ย  Stanza 3 (verses 8-11)
    ย  Stanza 4
  • SERMON: "Go Deep" โ€” Rev. Billy Hester
  • HOLY COMMUNION (see bulletin insert)
  • OFFERING
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • RECEIVING OF NEW MEMBERS: Bob and Mickie Townsend
  • HYMN: "Shalom to You" (No. 666)
  • BENEDICTION: "Litany on Fishing" (see bulletin insert)
  • RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" โ€” Congregation, led by Cheri Hester
  • POSTLUDE: The congregation leaves to Holland Morgan's wonderful organ music.

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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