October 15, 2023

20th Sunday after Pentecost
Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical is a rock musical with a book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot. The work reflects the creators' observations of the hippie counterculture and sexual revolution of the late 1960s, and several of its songs became anthems of the anti-Vietnam War peace movement. The musical's profanity, its depiction of the use of illegal drugs, its treatment of sexuality, its irreverence for the American flag, and its nude scene caused much comment and controversy.
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Links to the other 2023 "God on Broadway" Worship Services

October 1: Fiddler on the Roof
October 8: Spamalot
October 23: The Lion King
October 30: 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
Rev. Bob Chvatal
Ray Ellis, Music Director

Musicians:

Kevin Wallace, Piano
Randy Canady, Organ and Keyboard
Graham Cooper. Bass
Cheryl Cawood, Guitar

Bulletin for the Service â–º

The flowers for the worship service are given in in memory of the 100th birthday of Dr. Howard F. Baker by Drs. Gordon Baker and Tom Lewis.

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 ~17:15 into the video. Before that, announcement rotate.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE:  "Where Do I Go?" — Asbury Musicians
  • ANNNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
    Special Birthday, 80 and above: Evelyn Bradley (92)
    Dr, Annette Laing lectures on John Whitefield and John Wesley: Asbury Memorial August 24 at 6:30p and Wesley Oak on August 25 at 12 noon; tickets available on website or at the door.
    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.
  • INTROIT: "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" — Kim Limehouse & the Asbury Tribe and musicians
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "Morning Has Broken" (Hymnal #145) — Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
  • SCRIPTURE: Matthew 25:31-46 (NSRV)) — Rev. Billy Hester & Asbury Tribe members as the sheep and goats
  • SONG: "Hair" — Tim Steinhauser, Danny Beam, and the Asbury Tribe
  • PASTORAL PRAYER and LORD'S PRAYER: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
  • HYMN: "Blowin’ in the Wind" (see bulletin insert) — Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
    Cheryl Cawood, guitar
  • SERMON: "Love, Justice, and Peace for All…Including Your Loved Ones" 
    — Rev. Billy Hester
  • OFFERORY: Mark 14:1-9 (NSRV) — Rev. Billy Hester
    Tim Etheridge, Jesus; Cheri Hester, woman anointing with oil; Asbury Tribe members, townspeople.
    "Easy to Be Hard" — Tim Steinhauser & Nick Deffley, vocals.
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • HYMN: "If I had a Hammer" (see bulletin insert) — Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
  • REPRISE: "Let the Sunshine In"" — Asbury Tribe and the Congregation
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" — Congregation and Ensemble, led by Kim Limehouse
  • POSTLUDE: "Let the Sunshine In" — Asbury Musicians
Announcements roll after the end of the service.

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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