Spamalot (also known as Monty Python's Spamalot) is a stage musical with score by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, with lyrics and book by Idle. Based on the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical offers a highly irreverent parody of Arthurian legend.
The original 2005 Broadway production directed by Mike Nichols received 14 Tony Award nominations, winning in three categories, including Best Musical.
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Links to the other 2023 "God on Broadway" Worship Services

October 1: Fiddler on the Roof
October 15: Hair
October 22: The Lion King
October 29: The Addams Family

Note:

The Asbury Memorial Church Choir is a volunteer choir and does not perform for a paid audience. Asbury Memorial does not charge admission for its "God on Broadway" Worship Series. There are no known copyright restrictions being violated in these worship services.
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
Doug Povie, bass
Guest Pianist, Kevin Wallace

Bulletin for the Service â–º

The flowers for the worship service are given in honor of Wendy Faulkner, Jacob and Simon Russell by Marcia Budarz.

Special Thanks:

Every Sunday, there are people who work behind the scenes to help make the 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)

Service begins ~2 minutes into the video. Before that, announcement rotate.

SYNOPSIS

  • OVERTURE:  — Kay Deffley, piano
  • ANNNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
    Youth Group is conducting a food drive to benefit P.A.C.K.
    Youth also will be selling Christmas trees again this year. Sign up in Holliday Hall.
    Wednesday Night Suppers have resumed at 5:30. Be sure to make your reservations.
    New Member Orientation Classes come last two Sundays in October (22nd and 29th) —contact church office to sign up.
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" (Hymnal #117) — Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
  • INTRO TO HISTORY 101: Professor Prokop
  • SONGS: "King Arthur’s Song" — Arthur (Danny Beam)
    "I’m All Alone" — Arthur (Danny Beam), Patsy (David Alley), and the Knights
    "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" — Patsy (David Alley), the Knights, and Arthur (Danny Beam)
  • PASTORAL PRAYER and LORD'S PRAYER: Rev. Billy Hester
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
  • SCRIPTURE: Philippians 4:4-7 and I Corinthians 15:51-58 (NSRV) — Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "There’s Within My Heart a Melody" (hymnal #380) — Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
    Special Anniversary wishes: Karl & Judy Graham (6oth)
  • SERMON: "The Gospel According to Monty Python" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • OFFERORY: "Find Your Grail"
    The Lady of the Lake (J.J. Collins), King Arthur (Danny Beam), Patsy (David Alley)
     Knights & Court
  • DOXOLOGY
    LITANY OF GIFTS: See insert.
  • REPRISE: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life"" — Rev. Billy Hester, King Arthur (Danny Beam), Patsy (David Alley), The Lady of the Lake (J.J. Collins)
     Knights & Court
  • BENEDICTION: King Arthur (Danny Beam) — See bulletin.
    Based on Colossians 1: 19-22 (NSRV)
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" — Congregation and Ensemble, led by Cheri Hester
  • POSTLUDE: "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" — Rev. Billy Hester, King Arthur (Danny Beam), Patsy (David Alley), The Lady of the Lake (J.J. Collins)
     Knights & Court
Announcements roll after the end of the service.

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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