February 12, 2023

6th 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 Townsend
Ray Ellis, Music Director

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for the worship service are given in memory of the 100th birthday of Mrs. Mary Newton Baker (February 15th)
by Drs. Gordon Baker & Tom Lewis.

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 ~12:10 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
    Special Birthdays: Judy Jones (84) and Val Utsey (88)
    Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper February 21
    Renewal of Vows Ceremony at Asbury February 14, 5:30 pm
  • INTROIT: "Bind Us Together" — Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, piano
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester, Geri Spears, and Maria Spears
  • HYMN: "All Things Bright and Beautiful" (hymnal #147)
  • SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:38-48 (NSRV) — Kathy Hodges
  • SONG OF MEDITATION: "Be Still and Know" (See bulletin)
  • PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE, LORDS PRAYER: Rev. Bob Townsend
  • CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Choir
  • SCRIPTURE:  I Corinthians 13:1-8 (NSRV) — Kathy Hodges
  • HYMN: "The Gift of Love" (hymnal #408)
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
  • SERMON: "When Loving is Hard" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • PRAYER REGARDING CRITICS & ENEMIES (see bulletin insert)
  • TITHES AND OFFERINGS
  • OFFERTORY: "Love One Another" by Mark A Miller — Asbury Choir; Ray Ellis, Director; Holland Morgan, piano
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "God Whose Love is Always Stronger" (see bulletin insert)
    Tune: "Beach Spring"; Words: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
  • 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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