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 Ray Ellis, Music Director August Alderman
The flowers for the worship service are given in memory of Connie Coleman by Bill and Cece Coleman.
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 ~11:57 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.
SYNOPSIS
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester (in courtyard with assembled congregation)
PROCESSIONAL: "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" (see bulletin insert) (Sung during processional from the courtyard, and down the aisle to the altar, waving palm fronds.)
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 21:1-11 (NSRV)  Narrator: Gerry Harman  Jesus, the prophecy, and the crowds: Helen Downing
ANTHEM: "Lift Hight the Palms" — Asbury Memorial Choir; Directed by Ray Ellis; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, Assistant to Kay; Doug Povie, bass
PASTORAL PRAYER — August Alderman
LORD'S PRAYER: All
CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Memorial Choir
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester Special Birthdays:Â Mickey Dodge (81), Linda Burton (83), and Bob Francischetti, (80)Â
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
SCRIPTURE: Kingdoms & Crosses Rhonda and Stephen Reed read various Scripture passages from Jesus' teachings: Â The Kingdom of God: Mark 1:14-15, 4:26, 4:30, 12:34; 4,33 Â Taking up our cross: Matthew 10:38; 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23, 14:27Â
HYMN: "The Summons" (see bulletin insert)
SERMON: "What Does Your Cross Look Like?" — Rev. Billy Hester
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY: "And Can It Be" (a song for tenor and bass voices) — Asbury Memorial Choir; Directed by Ray Ellis; Kay Deffley, piano; Meredith Solomons, Assistant to Kay; Doug Povie, bass
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: August Alderman
HYMN: "Where He Leads Me" (hymnal #338)
LOSING LITANY: See bulletin insert)
BENEDICTION: "The Lord's Peace" — Asbury Choir; Ray Ellis, Director
