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. Richard Allen Ray Ellis, Music Director
Musicians:
Kay Deffley Organ Randy Canady, Keyboard Doug Povie, Bass
The flowers for the worship service are given in honor of Callie Downing’s birthday by Helen Downing & Ken Hardigan.
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 13:30 into the video. Â Â Â Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.
SYNOPSIS
PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester Special Birthday: Sandy Hoecherl (88) "Raise the Roof" capital campaign still has dates open. Choir sings "We Love You, Virginia" for Virginia Holliday who is in rehab.
INTROIT: "As the Deer" — Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, piano
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "Blessed Assurance" (hymnal #369)
SCRIPTURE: Mark 2:1-12 (The VOICE translation)  Jesus: Alex Swanger  Scribes: Meridith Solomons, Nick Deffley, and Barbara Gooby
SONG OF MEDITATION: "The Gospel in One Word is Love" (see bulletin)
PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD'S PRAYER: Rev. Bob Chvatal
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY: Rev. Billy Hester
SUMMER & STEWARDSHIP: Rev. Richard Allen
HYMN: "Jesu, Jesu" (Hymnal #432)
SERENITY PRAYER: Hymnal #459
SERMON: "Chessie, Community, and Healing" — Rev. Billy Hester
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY — "I Believe" by Mark A. Miller — Asbury Memorial Choir, directed by Ray Ellis. Kay Deffley, piano; assistant to Kay: Randy Canady; Doug Povie, bass Sharon Page, soloist
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
HYMN: "Help Us Accept Each Other" (Hymnal #560)
BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I am, Lord" Sung and signed by the congregation, led by Linda Combs