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. Carole Warfield Ray Ellis, Music Director
The flowers for the worship service are given by Sandra Katz in memory of her father, Milton Hendrick.
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 ~9:52 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.
SYNOPSIS
PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester Special Birthdays: Betty Hohnerlein (88); Peggy Zeigler (80)
INTROIT: "Open Our Eyes, Lord" β Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, piano; Doug Povie, bass
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days" (hymnal #269)
SONG OF MEDITATION: "Lord, Be Glorified " (See bulletin insert)
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE, LORDS PRAYER: Rev. Carole Warfield
CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Choir
SCRIPTURE & HYMN: "Jesus Tempted in the Desert" β Matthew 4:1-11 (see bulletin insert) β The Devil: Tim Steinhauser; Jesus: David Alley; Angels: Barbara Gooby and Meredith Solomons Stanza 1: Matthew 4:1-4 Stanza 2: Matthew 4:5-7 Stanza 3: Matthew 4:8-10 Stanza 4: Matthew 4:11
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
SERMON: "How to Beat Temptation" β Rev. Billy Hester
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY: "Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley"β Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, Director
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "Standing on the Promises" (hymnal #374)
BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I am, Lord" Sung and signed by the congregation, led by Linda Combs
