December 24, 2022

Christmas Eve Service
This year there was no Christmas Eve service due to an outbreak of COVID in the congregation, especially in the Asbury Memorial Choir. In an abundance of caution, with the church closed, Asbury offered a repeat of the 2020 virtual service.

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Claire Marich
Ray Ellis, Music Director

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The poinsettias on the stage were donated by members of the Asbury Memorial congregation in honor of or in memory of loved ones.

Licensing

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Short clips in our services used in compliance with Fair Use.
Worship Service Video
 
OPENING REMARKS: Rev. Billy Hester
Synopsis

Offertory Anthem: "Advent Celebration"

Written by: Jon Paige
Directed by: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady

Welcome, Announcements, and Call to Worship

Rev. Billy Hester
Hank: David Palmer

Hymn: "O Come, All Ye Faithful"

Asbury Memorial congregation with The Gretchen Greene Dancers; Piano: Kay Deffley

Invocation

Rev. Claire Marich
 
Lessons and Carols — Narrator: Pam Sears

Lesson 1: "Still, Still, Still" (Luke 2:1-7 [NIV])

Music by: David Wagner, arranged by Mack Wilbery
Asbury Memorial Choir
Conducted by: Randy Canady
Piano Duet: Kay Deffley and Ray Ellis

Lesson 2: "I Wonder as I Wander" (Luke 2:8-14 [NIV])

Shepherds: Gerry Harmon, Tim Steinhauser, and August Alderman
Liturgical Dancers: Angels Lauren Page and Tim Ethridge

Lesson 3: "Mary, Did You Know?" (Luke 2:15 and Matthew 2:1-10 [NIV])

Music by: Buddy Greene
Lyrics by: Mark Lowry
Soloist: Jamie Kelso
Guitar: David Alley

Lesson 4: "I Believe" (Matthew 2:12-15 and Luke 2:40 [NIV])

Written by: Mark Miller
Soloist: Addison Stelzer
Asbury Memorial Choir
Director: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady
 
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Reading: "One Solitary Life"
Lighting of Christ Candle

Written by: James Allen Francis
Reader: David Alley
Hank and the Holy Family
Piano: Ray Ellis
Mary: Barbara-Jean King
Joseph: Chris Steiner
Hank: David Palmer

Invitation for Holy Communion (celebrated virtually)
Song: "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"

A traditional German Christmas carol
Arranged by: Jay Rouse
Asbury Memorial Choir
Directed by: Ray Ellis
Piano: Kay Deffley
Assistant to Kay: Randy Canady
Nativity Scenes: Submitted by the Asbury Memorial Congregation

Candlelight Hymn: "Silent Night"
Benediction
"We Wish You a Merry Christmas"

Rev. Billy Hester
Asbury Memorial Congregation

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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