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!
The flowers for the worship service are given by Chris Beaver in honor of Sally Jilek, June Joyner, & Jessica Lata: our angels on earth.
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 ~13:29 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.
SYNOPSIS
PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester Special Birthdays: Ann Crowder (80), Bette Hunter (91), and Sally Jilek (80)
INTROIT: "As the Deer" — Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, piano
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" (hymnal #400)
SCRIPTURE: John 4:5-29 (NSRV) — Chuck Eyler (Jesus) and Beth Ballance (Samaritan woman)
SONG OF MEDITATION (See bulletin)
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE, LORDS PRAYER: Rev. Jan Durham
CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Choir
WORDS OF GRATITUDE FOR THE DURHAMS
HYMN: "Thanks for the Durhams" (see bulletin) (To the tune of "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing")
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
SERMON: "Never Getting Dehydrated" — Rev. Billy Hester
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY: "Come to the Water" — Asbury Choir; Ray Ellis, Director; Kay Deffley, piano; Doug Povie, bass
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev, Billy Hester
HYMN: "Here I Am, Lord" (hymnal #593))
BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I am, Lord" Sung and signed by the congregation, led by Cheri Hester
