May 14, 2023

6th Sunday of Easter & Mother's Day
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. Danny Beam
Ray Ellis, Music Director

Musicians:

Kay Deffley, Organ and Piano
Warren Heilman, Piano and Keyboard
Doug Povie, Bass

Bulletin for the Service β–Ί

Flowers:

The flowers for the worship service are given in honor and memory of All Mothers and Mother Figures.
Flowers are also given in memory of Asbury Songbird, Joan Hester Byrd, on what would have been her 94th birthday on May 17th by their families.

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 ~9:31 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ray Ellis
    New Member Classes May 21 and 28
    Special Birthdays:Β Don Stahle (88)
  • INTROIT: "Gentle Shepherd" β€” Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, piano
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Danny Beam
  • HYMN: "All Things Bright and Beautiful" (hymnal #147)
  • SCRIPTURE: Acts 17:22-31 (NSRV) β€” Anne Hagan
  • MORNING PRAYER & LORD'S PRAYER: Kathy Hodges
  • CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Memorial Choir
  • MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT: Children & Youth Ministries β€” Chris Kincade
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY β€” Chris Kincade
  • HYMN: "Sweet, Sweet Spirit" (hymnal #334)
  • SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 30:24-28 (NSRV) β€” Judith Jones
  • SERMON: "Agur’s Life Lessons" β€” Rev. Danny Beam
    Before his sermon, Danny sang a song he composed years ago in honor of Joan Hester Byrd, whose Celebration of Life service was the day before.
  • TITHES AND OFFERINGS
  • OFFERTORY: "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" β€” Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay; Doug Povie, bass
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Danny Beam
  • HYMN: "I Love to Tell the Story" (hymnal #156)
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Danny Beam
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I am, Lord"
    Sung and signed by the congregation, led by Linda Combs
  • POSTLUDE: Asbury Musicians

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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