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 Townsend Ray Ellis, Music Director
Musicians:
Rev. Holland Morgan, Organ Randy Canady, Keyboard Sarah Povie, Cello Doug Povie, Guitar
The flowers for the worship service are given in memory of husband, Wilfred Gonye, and son, Robin Gonye, by Ellie Gonye.
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 approximately 4:07 into the video. Â Â Â Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.
SYNOPSIS
PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester "Raise the Roof" capital campaign still has dates open
INTROIT: "Glorify Thy Name" — Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, piano; Sarah Povie, cello; Doug Povie, guitar; Randy Canady, keyboard
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester (based on Psalm 8)
INSTRUMENTAL: "This is My Father's World" — Sarah Povie, cello; Ray Ellis, piano
PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD'S PRAYER: Rev. Bob Townsend   Taken from Brian McClaren's book, Do I Stay Christian
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY — Rev. Billy Hester
STEPHEN MINISTRY COMMISSIONING — Rev. Billy Hester New Stephen Ministers: Sherry Giddens, Paul Fagan, Don Colvard, Curtis Veal, & Emily Garrard Stephen Minister Witnesses: Mary Anne Barnes, Mrs. Phyllis Bush (First African Baptist Church), Barbara Gooby, & August Alderman Stephen Leaders: Candace Jenkins, Sandra Katz, Steve Reed, & Rhonda Reed Officiant: Rev. Claire Marich (See last two pages of the bulletin for information about Stephen Ministry)
HYMN: "View the Present Through the Promise" (see bulletin insert)
SERMON: "Will the Real Paul Please Stand Up?" — Rev. Billy Hester   Assisted by Tim Steinhauser, Chuck Eyler, and David Alley
