July 31, 2022

8th Sunday after Pentecost / 4th Summer Guest Preacher, Rev. Bob Townsent
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:

Summer Guest Speaker, Rev. Bob Townsend
Rev. Claire Marich
Ray Ellis, Music Director

Musicians:

Ray Ellis, Piano

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers for the Service

The flowers for today's service are given in honor honor of our granddaughter Charlotte’s 4th birthday by Wendy & John Mason. 

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.
To skip announcements until the last rotation, begin at ~11:00.
The service begins at 14:00

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE: Ray Ellis, piano
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Claire Marich, including:
    Special birthdays: Jim Utsey (91) and Diane "D" Connor (86)
    August 11, 2:00 to 7:00 pm: American Red Cross blood drive at Asbury Memorial
    August 13, 10:00 am to Noon: Grief Seminar with Rev. Holland Morgan
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Claire Marich
  • HYMN: "Spirit Song" (Hymnal #347)
    Leader: Greg Martin
  • SCRIPTURE: Genesis 32:22-31 — Gregg Walther
  • PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD'S PRAYER: Rev. Claire Marich
  • CHORAL AMEN: Ensemble
  • BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLESSING
    Introduction by Chris Kincade
    Blessing — Rev. Claire Marich
  • HYMN: "O Love That Will Not Let Me Go" (Hymnal #480)
    Leader: Greg Martin
  • SERMON: "Up-Close and Personal with God" — Guest Preacher Rev. Bob Townsend
  • OFFERING: "The Stage is Bare" — Greg Martin. Piano: Ray Ellis.
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
  • HYMN: "Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah" (Hymnal #127)
    Leader: Greg Martin
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Bob Townsend
  • RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" — Congregation, led by Linda Combs
  • POSTLUDE: Asbury Musicians

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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