April 17, 2022

Easter Sunday — Hallelujah, He is Risen!
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
Ray Ellis, Music Director

Musicians:

Ray Ellis, Piano
Kay Deffley, Organ and Piano

Easter Ensemble:

David Richbourg, trombone 
Adison Taylor, trumpet
Jude Yancey, trumpet
Dallas Singleton, flute
Mina Smith, violin 1
Elizabeth Jones, violin 2
ZiWei Tang, viola
Aaron Seymour, cello
Sam Povie, baritone
Carol Anderson, clarinet
Doug Povie, bass

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Easter Lilies for the Service

Following our tradition, we array Easter Lilies at the back of the altar during this service. Folks donate them in memory of or in honor of other folks, related or not. The complete list is here â–º.

Special Thanks:

Every Sunday, 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: 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)

Enjoy centering music while announcements rotate.
The last rotation is at 11:32 into the video; the service begins at ~14:00.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE:
      ASBURY MUSICIANS
        David Richbourg, trombone 
        Adison Taylor, trumpet
        Jude Yancey, trumpet
        Dallas Singleton, flute
        Mina Smith, violin 1
        Elizabeth Jones, violin 2
        ZiWei Tang, viola
        Aaron Seymour, cello
        Sam Povie, baritone
        Carol Anderson, clarinet
        Doug Povie, bass
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" (Hymnal #302, stanzas 1-4)
  • AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: — Rev. Billy Hester (See bulletin insert)
  • SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:1-12 — Linda Socks
  • ANTHEM: "Easter Song" — Asbury Memorial Choir, directed by Ray Ellis; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay; Asbury Musicians (see list above)
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
    Birthdays: Buddy Whitlock (94) and Anita Clay (100); Anniversary: Bill and Kathy Oakley (50th)
    Vacation Bible School will be June 12-17 this year
  • CHILDREN's CHURCH: "Godly Play" with Ruthie Duran Deffley
  • RESPONSIVE PRAYER: Rev. Claire Marich
    from: Deacon Ted Dodd, United Church of Canada
  • STORY: "The Tale of Three Trees" — Ray Ellis, Cheri Hester, Kim Limehouse
  • HYMN: "Lord of the Dance" (Hymnal #261)
  • SERMON: "Help for Liminal Livings" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • OFFERING: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" — Asbury Memorial Choir, directed by Ray Ellis; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay; Asbury Musicians (see list above)
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
  • HYMN: "Hymn of Promise" (Hymnal #707)
  • POSTLUDE: "Hallelujah Chorus" — Asbury Memorial Choir, directed by Ray Ellis,
    and the Congregation

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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