February 19, 2023

Transfiguration Sunday
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 by Sandy Golden and Catherine Gilbert in memory of "our Mom," Martha Fedderwitz.

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 ~14:21 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: "Come, O Redeemer, Come" — Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, piano; Soloists, Alex Swanger; Doug Povie, bass
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "Be Thou My Vision" (hymnal #451)
  • SCRIPTURE: Matthew 17:1-9 (NSRV) — Patty Steinhauser
  • SONG OF MEDITATION: "Lord Jesus Christ, Your Light Shines Within Us" (See bulletin insert)
  • PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE, LORDS PRAYER: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Choir
  • HYMN: "The Mountain" sung to the tune of" Londonderry Air" (see bulletin insert)
  • HYMN: "The Gift of Love" (hymnal #408)
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
  • SERMON: "Divine Interruptions" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • TITHES AND OFFERINGS
  • OFFERTORY: "Whirlwind Spirit — Asbury Choir; Ray Ellis, Director; Kay Deffley, piano' Randy Canady, assistant to Kay; Doug Povie, bass
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • HYMN: "The Trees of the Field" (see bulletin)
  • 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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