July 30, 2023

9th Sunday after Pentecost & 4th Sunday of Summer Preaching Series
Chris Kincade, Guest Speaker
  • His greatest accomplishment — being Fitz’s dad.
  • He is currently serving our campuses as:
    • Youth Director for Asbury Memorial / Wesley Oak
    • Children and Families Ministry Director for Asbury Memorial / Wesley Oak
    • Communications Director for Asbury Memorial
  • Chris is a huge fan of musicals and writing.
  • He is married to the most amazing wife, Bridgette Kincade.
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. Lynn Drake
Chris Kincade, 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 Jim Kluttz’s birthday by Dottie Kluttz.

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 ~15:00 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE: "When Morning Gilds the Skies" — Asbury Musicians
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Candace Jenkins
    Jason Zimmer announces that choir rehearsals begin next Wednesday and encourages folks to join the choir,
    Special Birthdays (80 or above):  Diane Connor
    "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: Ray Ellis, piano
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Lynn Drake
  • HYMN: "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" (hymnal #400) — Stephen Reed, leader
  • SCRIPTURE: Genesis 29:15-28 (NSRV) — Allison Sosa Wilemon
  • SONG OF MEDITATION: "In the Garden" — Alexa Schlimmer; Ray Ellis, piano
  • PASTORAL PRAYEER & LORD'S PRAYER: Rev. Lynn Drake
  • CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Memorial Choir; Alexa Schlimmer
  • SCRIPTURE: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 (NSRV) — Janet Wagner
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY: Rev. Lynn Drake
  • INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER: Rev. Lynn Drake
  • HYMN: "Blessed Assurance" (hymnal #369) — Stephen Reed, leader
  • SERMON: "The Kingdom of Heaven is Like...A Trombone Player?" — Chris Kincade
  • TITHES AND OFFERINGS
  • OFFERTORY: "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" — Alexa Schlimmer; Ray Ellis, piano
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Lynn Drake
  • HYMN: "Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past" (hymnal #117) — Stephen Reed, Leader
  • BENEDICTION: Chris Kincade
  • 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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