July 23, 2023

8th Sunday after Pentecost & 3rd Sunday of Summer Preaching Series
 
J.J. Collins, Guest Speaker
 
  • J.J. Collins is a professional vocalist and vocal instructor. She performs in multiple styles and genres, from opera and art song to musical theatre and jazz.
  • She holds a Master of Music in voice from Peabody Conservatory and maintains a private teaching studio in Savannah.
  • She taught voice and music theory at the University of Tampa and Valdosta State University.
  • She moved to Savannah in late 2013 and enjoys the coastal life with her spouse, PC Collins, and their dog, Tinker.
  • She has been Wesley Oak’s choir director since 2014.

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:

August Alderman
J.J. Collins, Guest Speaker
Ray Ellis, Music Director

Musicians:

Ray Ellis, piano
Kay Deffley, Organ 
Randy Canady, Keyboard

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for the worship service are given in honor of Stephen Ministry.

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

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Streaming License #20116968
Short clips in our services used in compliance with Fair Use.
Worship Service Video (synopsis below)

NOTE: The service begins at ~12:30 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE: "When Morning Gilds the Skies" — Kay Deffley
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Candace Jenkins
    Special Birthdays (80 or above):  Barbbara Wilkins
    "Raise the Roof" Capital Campaign is ongoing — select your date(s) to contribute on the church website.
    New Member Orientation Classes come last two Sundays in October—contact church office to sign up.
  • INTROIT: Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, piano
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: August Alderman
  • HYMN: "How Can We Name a Love" (hymnal #116) — Greg Martin, leader
  • SCRIPTURE: Psalm 139:1-12, 23-23 (NSRV) — Sandra Katz
  • SONG OF MEDITATION: "Oh God I Am Glad" — Stephen Reed (composer), vocals; Rhonda Reed, piano
  • PASTORAL PRAYEER & LORD'S PRAYER: August Alderman
  • CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, piano
  • SCRIPTURE: Romans 8:12-25 (NSRV) — John Mason
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY: August Alderman
  • INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER: August Alderman
  • HYMN: "Your Love, O God" (hymnal #120) — Greg Martin, leader
  • SERMON: "What Can Separate Us?" — J.J. Collins
  • TITHES AND OFFERINGS
  • OFFERTORY: "Wonderfully Made" — J.J. Collins; Ray Ellis, vocals and piano
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: August Alderman
  • HYMN: "Take My Life and Let It Be" (hymnal #399) — Greg Martin, Leader
  • BENEDICTION: J.J. Collins
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I am, Lord"
    Sung and signed by the congregation, led by Cheri Hester
  • POSTLUDE: Asbury Musicians

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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