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
The flowers for the worship service are given in honor of my wonderful family and friends by Martha Parsons.
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)
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The service begins at 14:20. Before that, announcements rotate with centering music.
SYNOPSIS
PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester, including: Special Birthday (80 or above):Â Ward Larisy (82)
HYMN: "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" (Hymnal #117)
SCRIPTURE: Luke 16:19-31 Narrator: Rev. Billy Hester; rich man: Danny Beam; Lazarus: Pat Prokop; Angel: Barbary Gooby; Abraham: Tim Steinhauser
ANTHEM: "Poort Man Lazarus" — Asbury Memorial Choir — Ray Ellis, director
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: Rev. Claire Marich
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" (Hymnal #133)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: Rev. Claire Marich
PRESENTATION OF 2023 BUDGET: Temperance West, Chair of Finance Committee
SCRIPTURE: Leviticus 27:30; Matthew 5:21; Luke 21:1-4 — Rev. Claire Marich
HYMN: "When the Poor Ones" (Hymnal #434) Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
SERMON: "Reframing Giving" — Rev. Billy Hester
OFFERORY:  — Asbury Memorial Choir — Ray Ellis, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Ray.
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
HYMN: "I Need Thee Every Hour" (Hymnal #397) Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
BENEDICTION: "Stewardship Serenity Prayer" by Mary Taylor
RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" — Congregation, led by Linda Combs
