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. Carole Warfield Ray Ellis, Music Director
Musicians:
Ray Ellis, Piano Kay Deffley, Organ, Piano Holland Morgan, Piano
The flowers for the worship service are given in memory of Janice Gantt by her family.
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 14:57. Before that, announcements rotate with centering music.
SYNOPSIS
PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester,
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel", stanzas 1,3,5,7 (Hymnal #211)
SECOND CANDLE OF ADVENT (PEACE): Gerry and Marlon Harmon
SONG OF PEACE: "Shalom Rav" — Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, Director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, soloist
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD'S PRAYER: Rev. Carole Warfield
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 11:1-10 — (left to right) Cheri Hester, David Alley, Kim Limehouse, Ray Ellis
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
HYMN: "Hymn of Promise" (Hymnal #707)
SERMON: "Cultivating New Life" — Rev. Billy Hester
OFFERORY:  "Creation Will Be at Peace" — Asbury Memorial Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Ray Ellis, piano
