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 Claire Knight in memory of Jug Knight’s birthday. Flowers have also been given by Brenda Mills in memory of Rev. Grady Mills.
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 ~13:32 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.
SYNOPSIS
PRELUDE: "When Irish Eyes are Smiling"— Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, piano; Doug Povie, bass
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester Special Birthdays:
INTROIT: "Gentle Shepherd" — Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, piano; Doug Povie, bass
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "Christ Beside Me" —St. Patrick's Breast Plate (see bulletin insert)
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 23 (hymnal #754)
SONG OF MEDITATION (See bulletin)
CELTIC PRAYER ("Prayer in Six Directions") — Rev. Billy Hester, leader EAST: David Alley SOUTH: Chuck Eyler WEST: Pat Prokop NORTH: Beth Ballance DOWN (Earth, our ancestors, and daily sustenance): Barbara Gooby UP (towards the sky): Meredith Solomons
LORD'S PRAYER: All
CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Choir
SCRIPTURE: John 9:1-41 — Rev. Billy Hester, Narrator JESUS: Tim Steinhauser DISCIPLES: Beth Ballance BLIND MAN: Gregg Walther NEIGHBORS (left to right): Rhonda & Steve Reed and Martha Parsons PHARISEES (left to right): David Alley, Pat Prokop, and Chuck Eyler BLIND MAN'S PARENTS: Barbara Gooby and Danny Beam
HYMN: "Open My Eyes That I May See" (hymnal #454)
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
SERMON: "Life after Seeing" — Rev. Billy Hester
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY: "Season of Promise" — Asbury Choir; Ray Ellis, Director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay; Doug Povie, bass
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev, Billy Hester
HYMN: "Amazing Grace" sung to the tune of "House of the Rising Sun" (see bulletin insert); Ray Ellis, piano; Doug Povie and Danny Beam, bass
BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I am, Lord" Sung and signed by the congregation, led by Linda Combs
