October 9, 2022

18th Sunday after Pentecost
The Kite Runner is a stage adaption of Afghan-American novelist Khaled Hosseini's 2003 book The Kite Runner. Aside from sharing the 2003 book as a source, it is unrelated to the 2007 film The Kite Runner. The play was adapted for the stage by Matthew Spangler and premiered at San Jose Repertory Theatre in 2009.
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Links to the other 2022 "God on Broadway" Worship Services

October 2: Amadeus
October 16: The Play That Goes Wrong
October 23: God Sees Dog
October 30: To Kill a Mockingbird

Note:

The Asbury Memorial Church Choir is a volunteer choir and does not perform for a paid audience. Asbury Memorial does not charge admission for its "God on Broadway" Worship Series. There are no known copyright restrictions being violated in these worship services.
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, Piano

Bulletin for the Service â–º


The flowers for the worship service are given in memory of Miriam King by Janet Wagner.

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

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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 ~9:45.
The service begins at 11:10.

SYNOPSIS

 
  • PRELUDE: David Alley, drums

SCENE ONE

  • WORDLESS CALL TO WORSHIP
  • HYMN: "Let There Be Peace on Earth" (Hymnal #431)
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester, including:
    Special Birthday (80 or above): Bill Coleman (91)
    Anniversaries (50 or more): Karl and Judy Graham (57)
    Wednesday Night Suppers have resumed are taking a two-week break; will resume October 26.
  • SONG OF PRAYER: "Come and Pray in Us" — Asbury Memorial Choir — Ray Ellis, piano
  • PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and LORD's PRAYER: Rev. Claire Marich

SCENE TWO

SCENE THREE

  • SKIT: Amir: John Goldstein; Hassan: J.J. King; Bullies Talented Youth Group members
  • HYMN: "God, How Can We Forgive?" (see bulletin insert)
    Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
  • SERMON: "To Be Good Again" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • OFFERORY: "Child of God" by Mark Miller — Asbury Memorial Choir — Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano — Soloists:  Cathy Solomons and Tim Steinhauser
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich

SCENE FOUR

  • HYMN: "Amazing Grace" sung to the tune of "The House of the Rising Sun" (see bulletin insert)
    Leader: Rev. Billy Hester and the Asbury Memorial Choir flying kites
  • BENEDICTION: Amir and Hassan
  • RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" — Congregation, led by Cheri Hester
  • POSTLUDE: Asbury Musicians
Announcements roll after the end of the service.

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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