January 15, 2023

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany
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
Ray Ellis, Music Director

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for the worship service are given in memory of Dan Davison by Lee Davison and 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 ~12:59 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
  • GATHERING WORDS: Tim Steinhauser as Isaiah
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester, including
    Wayne Bland's 82nd birthday
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "Spirit of God" (see bulletin insert)
  • PRAYER, LORDS PRAYER: Anne Allen Westbrook
  • CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Choir
  • SCRIPTURE: John 1:35-42 (NSRV) — Anne Allen Westbrook
  • HYMN: "Spirit Song" (No. 347)
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
  • SERMON: "What are You Looking For?" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • TITHES AND OFFERINGS
  • OFFERTORY: "Order My Steps" — Asbury Choir; Ray Ellis, Director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: See bulletin insert.
  • HYMN: "We Shall Overcome" (No. 533)
  • RESPONSIVE BENEDICTION: See bulletin insert.
      Quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I am, Lord"
    Sung and signed by the congregation, led by Cheru Hester
  • POSTLUDE: Asbury Musicians

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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