June 25, 2023

4th Sunday after Pentecost
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

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

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.
     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
  • POSTLUDE: Asbury Musicians

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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