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!
The flowers for the worship service are given in memory of Keren Chim Zimmer’s birthday by Jason Zimmer. Flowers are also given for the worship service in memory of Barbara Martin’s birthday by Greg Martin.
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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Worship Service Video (synopsis below)
NOTE: The service begins at ~12:15 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.
SYNOPSIS
PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester Special Birthday (80 and above): Sheri Coffey and Lee Davison Special Anniversaries (50th and above): Bill & Karen Jahn (58th) "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: "Somos El Barco" — David Alley, guitar; Doug Povie, bass; Chuck Eyler, bongos; and congregation
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "Come, Christians, Join to Sing" (hymnal #158) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
SCRIPTURE: Mark 5:21-36 (NSRV) — Rev. Billy Hester
ANTHEM: "My Jesus, I Love Thee" — Asbury Memorial Choir 3 Directed by Kay Deffley; Keena Charbonneau, piano; Doug Povie, bass
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & LORD'S PRAYER: Hank & Rev. Billy Hester
CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Memorial Choir
APPRECIATION FOR HANK & NANCY, who are leaving Savannah. Nancy Phillips worked in Asbury's office for many years, and Hank participated in the Christmas Eve Services and was the voice of Jesus in the Good Friday Services. The church presented them with a sculpture of a pensive clown in top hat.
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "Spirit Song" (hymnal #347) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
SERMON: "Living Abundantly, Living Presently" — Rev. Billy Hester
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY: "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep" by Irving Berlin — David Alley, Guitar; Doug Povie, bass; Chuck Eyler, percussion
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Billy Hester and Congregation
HYMN: "Great is Thy Faithfulness" (hymnal #140) — Rev. Billy Hester, Leader
BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I am, Lord" Sung and signed by the congregation, led by Cheri Hester
