April 16, 2023

2nd Sunday of Easter
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

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The Cross of Lilies last Sunday was given in memory of Dr. Ned Downing and to the glory of God by the Downing family (Helen, Callie & Ken).
The flowers for the worship service today are given in memory of Ruth Ellen Lee by Ernie Lee.

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 ~14:15 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE: "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" — Kay Deffley, piano; Holland Morgan, organ
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
    David Alley on Earth Day events in Savannah and at Asbury Memorial
    Candace Jenkins on New Member Classes the last two Sundays in May
    Special Birthdays: Buddy Whitlock (95) and Billy's sister, Wendy, who was separated from her husband in NJ on their anniversary while caring for their mother, Joan.
    Special Anniversaries: Bill & Kathy Oakley (51) and 
  • INTROIT: "Great is the Lord" — Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, director and piano; Randy Canady, keyboard; Doug Povie, bass
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester and Confirmation Class
  • HYMN: "Easter People, Raise Your Voices" (hymnal #304)
  • BAPTISM & CONFIRMATION CEREMONY:
      Aaron Douglas Crisp (also baptized)
      Caleb Matthew Deffley
      Payton Grace Harn (also baptized)
      Hayden Emmett Lego
      Jason Isaac (J.J.) King (not present due to illness; will be recognized later)
    Beth Tyson and Chris Kincade assisting
  • WELCOME & COMMITMENT
  • MORNING PRAYERS & LORD'S PRAYER: Payton Harn and Caleb Deffley
  • CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Memorial Choir
  • SCRIPTURE: John 20:19-31 & Acts 4:32-35 (NSRV) — Aaron Crisp and Hayden Lego 
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
  • MINISTRY MOMENT: Chuck Long for the Flower Ministry
  • HYMN: "Come, Join the Dance of Trinity" (see bulletin insert)
  • SERMON: "All in the Family" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • TITHES AND OFFERINGS
  • OFFERTORY: "Lift High the Cross" — Kay Deffley, piano; Holland Morgan, organ
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Confirmation Class
  • HYMN: "Come, Let Us Dream" (see bulletin insert)
  • BENEDICTION: Confirmation Class
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I am, Lord"
    Sung and signed by the congregation, led by Cheri Hester
  • POSTLUDE: Asbury Musicians

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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