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!
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The service begins at ~13:27. Before that, announcements rotate to centering music.
Ministers:
Rev. Billy Hester Rev. Bob Chvatal Ray Ellis, Music Director
Musicians:
Ray Ellis, Piano Kay Deffley, Organ, Piano Holland Morgan, Piano
The flowers for the worship service are given by Catherine Gilbert in memory of her father, Jack Gilbert.
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 12:50. Before that, announcements rotate with centering music.
SYNOPSIS
PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester, including: Special Birthday (80 or above): Virginia Moryadas (85)
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Hymnal #196)
FIRST CANDLE OF ADVENT (HOPE): Catherine Gilbert and Sandy Golden
SONG OF PEACE: "Shalom Rav" — Sharon Page, Randy Canady, Ray Ellis; Kay Deffley, piano
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 2:1-9 — Sharon Page, Randy Canady, Martha Parsons, and Ray Ellis
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD'S PRAYER: Rev. Bob Chvatal
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
OFFERORY:  "In Remembrance of Me" — Asbury Memorial Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Ray Ellis, piano
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
SERMON: "A Time for Imagineers" — Rev. Billy Hester
INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION (see bulletin insert)
HOLY COMMUNION & RECEIVING OF STRIPS OF CLOTH
HYMN: "They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love" (see bulletin insert)
