July 2, 2023

5th 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
Ray Ellis, Music Director

Musicians:

Ray Ellis, piano
Kay Deffley, Organ 
Randy Canady, Keyboard
Guest instrumentalists:
  Benjamin Cork, violin 1
  Effie Mydell, violin 2
  William Page, cello 

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for the worship service are given in honor of Cynthia Herold’s birthday by her family.

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 ~9:04 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
    Special Birthdays: Will Telljohann (84), Betty Chokos (83), and Suzie Williams (92) 
    New Member Orientation Classes come last two Sundays in October—contact church office to sign up
  • ANTHEM: "The Stat-Spangled Banner" — Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, piano
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "This is My Song" (hymnal #137)
  • SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 40:21-31 (NSRV) — Tim Steinhauser
  • SONG OF MEDITATION: "Eagle's Wings" — Ray Ellis, piano; Randy Canady, keyboard; Greg Martin, soloist; guest instrumentalists
  • LITANY FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY: Cathy Solomons and Barbara Beam (see bulletin insert)
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY — Rev. Billy Hester
  • SCRIPTURE: Galatians 5:1-6, 13-15, 22-26 (NSRV) — David Alley
  • HYMN: "When the Poor Ones" (hymnal #434)
  • SERMON: "Eagles & Servants" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • HOLY COMMUNION: See bulletin insert.
  • TITHES AND OFFERINGS
  • OFFERTORY: "Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy" — Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, director; guest instrumentalists
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "Let There Be Peace on Earth" (hymnal #431)
  • 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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