January 29, 2023

4th 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
Rev. Bob Chvatal
Ray Ellis, Music Director

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for the worship service are given in honor of the members of our Kitchen Hospitality Team, who give of their time and energy for the benefit of so many others.

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 ~11:13 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
  • INTROIT: "Come, O Redeemer, Come" — Asbury Memorial Choir
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "God the Sculptor of the Mountains" (see bulletin insert)
  • SCRIPTURE: I Corinthians 1:18-31 (NSRV) — Cheri Hester
  • SONG OF MEDITATION (See bulletin)
  • PASTORAL PRAYER, LORDS PRAYER: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Choir
  • SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:1-12 (NSRV) — Martha Parsons
  • HYMN: "Blest Are They" (see bulletin insert)
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
  • SERMON: "Mountain Wisdom" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • TITHES AND OFFERINGS
  • OFFERTORY: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" — Asbury Choir; Ray Ellis, Director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • HYMN: "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" (No. 133)
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • 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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