November 12, 2023

24th 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. Ray Ellis, Minister of Music

Musicians:

Ray Ellis, Piano
Kay Deffley, Organ and Piano
Doug Povie, bass

Bulletin for the Service ►

Flowers:

The flowers for the worship service are given in memory of Neil Austing's birthday by Tina Austing.

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

Worship Service Video (synopsis below)

NOTE: The service begins at ~8:50 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.

SYNOPSIS

PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
Special Birthday (80 and above): Ward Lariscy (84) and Claire Knight (94)
Special Anniversaries (50th and above): Dale & Pamela Karakostas (56th)
INTROIT: "You Are My Hiding Place" — Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, piano
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "Holy, Holy, Holy" (hymnal #64) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER and LORD'S PRAYER — Corey West
CHORAL AMEN: "You Are My Hiding Place" — Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, piano
CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Rev. Billy Hester
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY: Rev. Billy Hester
MESSAGE FROM FINANCE CHAIR: Temperance West
SHARING OUR STORY: Linda Combs
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 25:1-13 (NSRV) — See bulletin insert
HYMN: "Let There be Peace on Earth" (hymnal #431) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
SERMON: "The Parable & Paradox of Oil" — Rev. Billy Hester
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY: "Reflection from Micah"— Asbury Memorial Choir. Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay, Doug Povie, bass
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Billy Hester and congregation (see bulletin)
HYMN: "The Summons" (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