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 and Piano Randy Canady, Keyboard Doug Povie, Bass
The flowers for the worship service are given in memory of Louise Wiley’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 ~12:35 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.
SYNOPSIS
PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester Special Birthday (80 and above): Bill Jahn (81) Special Anniversaries (50th and above): none "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: "Welcome to the House of the Lord!" — Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay; Doug Povie, bass; Barbara Gooby, soloist
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "Marching to Zion" (hymnal #733) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
CHILDREN & YOUTH STEPPING UP — Chris Kincade
RECOGNITION & PRAYER FOR MINISTRIES — Rev. Billy Hester
LORD'S PRAYER (see bulletin insert)
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY: Rev. Billy Hester
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 139:1-18 (NSRV) — Janet Wagner and David Alley
HYMN: "Lord of the Dance" (hymnal #261)) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
SERMON: "The Best Singer You’ve Never Heard Of" — Rev. Billy Hester
TITHES AND OFFERINGS — Ray Ellis, piano
OFFERTORY: "Joyful, Joyful"— Asbury Memorial Choir. Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay; Doug Povie, bass
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Billy Hester and congregation
RECOVENANTING LITANY (see bulletin)
HYMN: "We Are the Church" (hymnal #558) — Rev. Billy Hester, Leader
BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I am, Lord" Sung and signed by the congregation, led by Cheri Hester
