September 17, 2023

16th 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
Rev. Bob Chvatal
Rev. Danny Beam
Ray Ellis, Music Director

Musicians:

Ray Ellis, Piano
Kay Deffley, Organ and Piano 
Randy Canady, Keyboard
Doug Povie, Bass

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for the worship service are given in honor of Dottie Kluttz's birthday by Jim 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 ~13:30 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
    Special Birthday (80 and above): none
    Special Anniversaries (50th and above): none
    Second Harvest will have food distribution drive-thru Wednesday, September 20, behind Oglethorpe Mall
    Wednesday Night Suppers will begin on October 4th. Reservation sheet in next Sunday's bulletin.
    "Raise the Roof" Capital Campaign final result — Goal reached.
     Received: $57,461.80; pledged: $829.20; last minute pledge completes the goal of $6r,795
    God on Broadway begins Sunday, October 1. It also will be BIG Coffee Hour.
  • INTROIT: "Come, 0 Redeemer, Come" — Ray Ellis, piano; Jason Zimmer, soloist
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "Be Thou My Vision" (hymnal #451) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
  • READING: "If We Met You, Jesus Christ" — Cheri Hester
  • SONG OF MEDITATION: "Lord Jesus Christ, Your Light Shines Within Us" (see bulletin insert)
  • PASTORAL PRAYER and LORD'S PRAYER — Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • CHORAL AMEN: Asbury Memorial Choir; Ray Ellis, piano
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY: Rev. Billy Hester
  • SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:38-48; 18:21-22 (NSRV) — Rev. Danny Beam
  • HYMN: Let There Be Peace on Earth" (hymnal #431) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
  • SERMON: "Jesus' To-Do List" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • TITHES AND OFFERINGS — Ray Ellis, piano
  • OFFERTORY: "You;ll Never Walk Alone"— Asbury Memorial Choir. Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay; Meredith Solomons, soloist
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal and congregation (see bulletin)
  • HYMN: "God, How Can We Forgive" (see bulletin insert) — Rev. Billy Hester, Leader
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • 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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