October 29, 2023

22nd Sunday after Pentecost
The Addams Family is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. The show is based upon The Addams Family characters created by Charles Addams in his single-panel gag cartoons, which depict a ghoulish American family with an affinity for all things macabre. Although numerous film and television adaptations of Addams' cartoons exist, the musical is the first stage show based on the characters.
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Links to the other 2023 "God on Broadway" Worship Services

October 1: Fiddler on the Roof
October 8: Spamalot
October 15: Hair
October 22: The Lion King

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 Townsend
Ray Ellis, Music Director

Musicians:

Warren Heilmann, Piano
Doug Povie. Bass

Bulletin for the Service â–º

The flowers for the worship service are given in honor of the Asbury Memorial Choir for all of their hard work on the God On Broadway Services.

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 ~14:11 into the video. Before that, announcement rotate.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE:  "The Addams Family Theme" — Asbury Musicians
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester and "Cousin It"
    Medicare Seminar after the November 5 service.
    Wednesday Night Suppers at 5:30. Be sure to make your reservations by noon on Mondays.
    Special Birthday, 80 and above: Cindy Telljohann (86) and Brooks Barrett (90) 
  • INTROIT: "When You’re an Addams"— Addams Family
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester, assisted by the Addams Family
  • HYMN: "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" (Hymnal #103) — Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
  • SCRIPTURE: II Corinthians 12:7b-10 (NSRV) — Rev. Billy Hester
  • ANTHEM: "Live Before We die" — Gomez & Morticia
  • PASTORAL PRAYER and LORD'S PRAYER: Rev. Bob Townsend
    Choral Amen: Asbury Memorial Choir
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
    STEWARDSHIP: Grandmama's Speech
  • SCRIPTURE: Psalm 139:1-12 (NSRV) — Nancy Austin
  • HYMN: "Go to Dark Gethsemane" (Hymnal #290) — Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
  • SERMON: "Embracing the Darkness" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • TITHES & OFFERINGS
  • OFFERORY: "Move Toward the Darkness" — Gomez, Lurch, and the Addams Family
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Claire Marich
  • HYMN: "Open My Eyes, That I May See" (Hymnal #454) — Leader: Rev. Billy Hester
  • REPRISE: "When You’re an Addams" — Asbury Memorial Choir
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" — Congregation led by Cheri Hester
  • POSTLUDE:  "The Addams Family Theme" — Asbury Musicians
Announcements roll after the end of the service.

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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