October 30, 2022

21st Sunday after Pentecost
To Kill a Mockingbird is a 2018 play based on the 1960 novel of the same name by Harper Lee, adapted for the stage by Aaron Sorkin. It opened on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre on December 13, 2018. The play opened in London's West End at the Gielgud Theatre in March 2022. The show follows the story of Atticus Finch, a lawyer in 1930s Alabama, as he defends Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of rape.
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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 23: Dog Sees God

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. Bob Chvatal
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 honor of the Asbury Memorial Choir, whose music serenades our souls, by Bob and Jan Corey.

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 ~8:55
The service begins at 10:33.

SYNOPSIS

 
  • PRELUDE: "His Eye is on the Sparrow" — Asbury Musicians
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Scout Finch (Natalia Dutko)
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "Shall We Gather at the River?" (Hymnal #723); leader, Billy Hester
  • Baptism: Ellenmarie Birdsong & Warren Paul Thomas Children of Spencer & Mimi Numer(Hymnal #723)
  • HYMN: "Birdie and Win, God Claims You" (see bulletin insert)
  • ANTHEM: "Give Me, Jesus" — Asbury Memorial Choir. Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano
  • PPASTORAL PRAYER and LORD's PRAYER: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Memorial Choir
  • STEWARDSHIP SHARING: Social Justice Ministries at Asbury: David Alley, Chair Ministries Roundtable
      Reconciling Ministries supporting LGBTQ+ persons (Lance Wilhelm
      "Ribbons for a Reason" Anne Allen Westbrook, honoring deaths in Savannah
      Justice Unites Savannah Together (J.U.S.T) Pala Avena
      The Green Team
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
  • SCRIPTURE READING: Micah 1:6-8 — Cheri Hester
  • HYMN: "Go Down Moses" (verses 1-3) (hymnal #448)
    Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
  • SCENE: Atticus Finch (Jonathan Raab) speech supporting Tom Robinson
  • HYMN: "Go Down Moses" (verses 5 & 11) (hymnal #448)
    Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
  • SERMON: "Hasten the Change" — Rev. Billy Hester
    Including birthday wishes to Cindy Telljohann (84)
  • OFFERORY: "What Does the Lord Require of You?" — Asbury Memorial Choir — Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Warren Heilman, Assistant to Kay; Jason Zimmer, soloist
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • HYMN: "We Shall Overcome" (hymnal #533)
  • BENEDICTION: A Recommitment to Justice (see bulletin insert)
    Jonathan Rabb, Natalia Dutko, and Canselow Taylor
  • 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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