October 23, 2022

20th Sunday after Pentecost
Dog Sees God is a play written by Bert V. Royal. An "unauthorized continuation," the play reimagines characters from the popular comic strip Peanuts as degenerate teenagers, whose issues are covered in this homage of the works of Charles M. Schulz.
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Links to the other 2022 "God on Broadway" Worship Services

October 2: Amadeus
October 9: The Kite Runner
October 16: The Play That Goes Wrong
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 by Robert McEwen in memory of his parents and sister.

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 ~6:43.
The service begins at 9:07.

SYNOPSIS

 
  • PRELUDE: Ray Ellis, piano
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester, including:
    Announcement of Bolfik family leaving Children's Ministry
    Special Birthday (80 or above): Brooks Barrett (89); Karen Jahn (80); Sam Ruggere (86)
    Wednesday Night Suppers have resumed after taking a two-week break
    PRIDE booth needs volunteers, happening Saturday, October 29 at Ellis Square
    "Trunk of Treat" at Wesley Oak Campus, Saturday, October 29
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "Holy, Holy, Holy" (Hymnal #64); leader, Billy Hester

SCENE ONE: CB (Charlie Brown), Ernie Lee; Linus, David Alley

 
  • ANTHEM: "I Need Thee Every Hour" — Asbury Memorial Choir — Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano
  • PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and LORD's PRAYER: Rev. Claire Marich
  • CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Memorial Choir
  • STEWARDSHIP SHARING: The West Family (Cory, Temperance, Collis, and Grayson)
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
  • RESPONSIVE SCRIPTURE READIN G: Psalm 22:1-18, 25-31 
    — Rev. Billy Hester (Hymnal #752)
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY

SCENE TWO:  CB (Charlie Brown), Ernie Lee; Lucy, Alex Swanger

 
  • HYMN: "God, We’ve Known Such Grief and Anger" sung to the tune of "There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy" (see bulletin insert)
    Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
  • SERMON: "Good Grief" — Rev. Billy Hester

SCENE THREE:  

 
  • OFFERORY: "Just One Person" — Asbury Memorial Choir — Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
  • HELPFUL RESOURCES: Rev. Claire Marich
  • BENEDICTION: CB, Van, and Van's sister
  • 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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