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!
The flowers for the worship service are given in honor of Gloria Moses, who is celebrating her 93rd birthday today, by her family.
Special Thanks:
Every Sunday, there are people who work behind the scenes to help make each 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)
NOTE: The service begins at ~10:53 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.
SYNOPSIS
PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester, including Gloria Moses' 93 birthday
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "We Three Kings" (No. 254) Stanzas 2-4: Solos by Tim Steinhauser, Jason Zimmer, and Chuck Eyler; congregation singing chorus
READING: The Wise Men's Journey
SONG OF PRAYER: "Star-Child" — Asbury Choir, Ray Ellis, piano Soloists: Barbara Gooby, Pat Prokop, Alex Swanger, Chris Hoffmeyer, Danny Beam
PRAYER, LORDS PRAYER: Ernie Lee, incoming chair of Church Council
CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Choir
SCRIPTURE AND HYMN: "What Child is This" (no. 219) Matthew 2:1-12 (NSRV)  Stanza 1 — Verses 1-6  Stanza 2 — Verses 7-10  Stanza 3 — Verses 11-12
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
SERMON: "Home by Another Way" — Rev. Billy Hester
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY: "Go with the Wise Men" — Asbury Choir; Ray Ellis, Director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "The First Noel" (No. 245)
BENEDICTION: Retired preacher and long-time Hesters friend, Rev. Jerry Everly
CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I am, Lord" Sung and signed by the congregation, led by Cheru Hester
