August 7, 2022

9th Sunday after Pentecost / 5th Summer Guest Preacher, Rev. Bob Chvatal
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:

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

Musicians:

Ray Ellis, Piano
Asburian Alexa Schlimmer, soloist
Guest Soloist, baritone Benjamin Sokul (from the 2022 Savannah Voice Festival)

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers for the Service

The flowers for today's service are given in honor olf Jim Kluttz’s birthday by Dottie Kluttz. 

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)
 
 

SYNOPSIS

NOTE: Although the first portion of the service was not recorded, Benjamin sang after Communion.
  • PRELUDE: Benjamin Sokol
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Claire Marich, including:
    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
    August 20, Addictions 911 9:00 — 12:00 p.m., at The PARC on Pennsylvania Avenue
  • SKIT: "Coming Out of the Closet" — Rev. Bob Chvatal and August Alderman
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Claire Marich
  • HYMN: "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" (Hymnal #694)
    Leader: Greg Martin
  • SCRIPTURE: Matthew 13:24-30 — Judy Jones
  • HYMN: "Lord, Speak to Me" (Hymnal #463)
    Leader: Greg Martin
  • SERMON: "Once Upon a Time" — Guest Preacher Rev. Bob Chvatal
    Ray Ellis on piano offers "Pure Imagination" from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
  • OFFERING: "Lord of the Small" — Alexa Schlimmer. Piano: Ray Ellis.
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
  • HOLY COMMUNION — See bulletin insert
  • PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING — See bulletin insert
  • SOLO: "Shall We Gather at the River" — Benjamin Sokol
  • HYMN: "We've a Story to Tell the Nations" (Hymnal #569)
    Leader: Greg Martin
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" — Congregation, led by Linda Combs
  • POSTLUDE: Asbury Musicians

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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