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 Guest Speaker, August Alderman
Musicians:
Kay Deffley, Organ and Piano Warren Heilman, Piano and Keyboard Doug Povie, Bass
Flowers:
The flowers for the worship service are given in memory of beloved siblings by Kent & Liz Urness.
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 ~17:50 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.
SYNOPSIS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Kathy and Preston Hodges New Member Classes the last two Sundays in May Special Birthdays:Â Jack Lewis (91) and Mary Alice Garvin (96)
INTROIT: "Gentle Shepherd" — Asbury Memorial Choir; Danny Beam, director; Warren Heilman piano; Doug Povie, bass
CALL TO WORSHIP: August Alderman
HYMN: "Great is Thy Faithfulness" (hymnal #140) — Danny Beam, Leader
SCRIPTURE: John 10:7-16 (NSRV) — Mary Ann Barnes
SONG OF MEDITATION: "Shepherd Me, O God" (see bulletin)
PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD'S PRAYER: Chris Kincade
CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Memorial Choir
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY — Chris Kincade
MINISTRY MOMENT: Men Friends — Gregg Walther
HYMN: "Spirit Song" (hymnal #347)
SERMON: "The Door, The Grandmom, The Shepherd — August Alderman (from the lectionary, August mentions 1 Peter 2:19-25)
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY: "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" — Asbury Memorial Choir; Danny Beam, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Warren Heilman keyboard; Doug Povie, bass
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: August Alderman
HYMN: "Pass It On" (hymnal #572)
BENEDICTION: August Alderman
CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I am, Lord" Sung and signed by the congregation, led by Linda Combs