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 Rev. Carole Warfield Ray Ellis, Music Director
Savannah Arts Academy Musicians
Student musicians on courtesy loan from Savannah Arts Academy.
The flowers for the worship service are given in memory of Harry Hoecherl by Sandy Hoecherl. Thanks, too, to all those who gave Easter Lilies in memory of or in honor of Loved Ones. â–º
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
PRELUDE — Asbury Memorial Musicians
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN AND PROCESSIONAL: "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" (see bulletin insert) (Sung during processional of Acolytes and Choir down the aisle.)
SONG OF MEDITATION: "On Eagle's Wings" (hymnal # 143) — Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, piano; Doug Povie, bass; Greg Martin, soloist
PASTORAL PRAYER — Rev, Bob Chvatal
LORD'S PRAYER: All
CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Memorial Choir
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester Special Birthdays: Pam Parker-Kress (88), Preston Hodges (81), Sam Durham (84), and Ellie Gonye (87)Â
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
READING: "A Poem for Easter" — Cheri Hester
HYMN: "Lord of the Dance" (hymnal #261)
SERMON: "Kingdoms & Crosses" — Rev. Billy Hester
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY: "All the Glory Belongs to Jesus" — Asbury Memorial Choir; Directed by Ray Ellis; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, Assistant to Kay; Doug Povie, bass; Savannah Arts Academy musicians
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
HYMN: "Hymn of Promise" (hymnal #707) Butterfly Kites: Chuch Eyler and Tim Steinhauser
BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester & Congregation
POSTLUDE: "Hallelujah Chorus" — Choir and Congregation
