September 24, 2023

17th Sunday after Pentecost
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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. Steve Tisinger
Rev. Danny Beam, substitute choir director

Musicians:

Warren Heilman, Piano
Kay Deffley, Organ and Piano

Bulletin for the Service β–Ί

Flowers:

The flowers for the worship service are given in memory of Janice Gantt'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 ~3:40 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
    Special Birthday (80 and above):Β none
    Special Anniversaries (50th and above):Β none
  • PACK (Parents of Action Caring for Kids): Collectiing food and clothing for children, with food drive in October β€” Proceeds from Asbury/Wesley Oak "It's Spooky to be Hungry" drive are being donated to PACK
    Inspiritus: Update on how Asburians have assisted the Abasi family through working with the Good Friends organization.
    Wednesday Night Suppers will begin on October 4th. Reservation sheet in today's bulletin.
    God on Broadway begins Sunday, October 1, with Fiddler on the Roof. It also will be BIG Coffee Hour. Special appearances by Ricardo Ochoa as the Violinist and Rabbi Robert Haas as the Rabbi.
  • INTROIT: "El Shaddai" β€” Asbury Memorial Choir, Danny Beam, director; Warren Heilman, piano
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "Holy, Holy, Holy" (hymnal #64) β€” Rev. Billy Hester, leader
  • PSALTER: Psalm 46 (hymnal #780)
  • SONG OF MEDITATION: "Come and Find the Quiet Center" (see bulletin insert)
  • PASTORAL PRAYER and LORD'S PRAYER β€” Rev. Billy Hester
  • CHORAL AMEN: Β "El Shaddai" β€” Asbury Memorial Choir, Danny Beam, director; Warren Heilman, piano
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY: Rev. Billy Hester
  • SCRIPTURE: Micah 6:1-8 (NSRV) β€” Rev. Danny Beam
  • HYMN: "Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore" (hymnal #344) β€” Rev. Billy Hester, leader
  • SERMON: "Three Truths" β€” Rev. Steve Tisinger
  • TITHES AND OFFERINGS
  • OFFERTORY: "What Does the Lord Require of You?"β€” Asbury Memorial Choir. Danny Beam, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Warren Heilman, assistant to Kay; Jason Zimmer and Barbara Gooby, soloists
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Billy Hester and congregation (see bulletin)
  • HYMN: "The Summons" (see bulletin insert) β€” Rev. Billy Hester, Leader
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Steve Tisinger
  • 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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