November 19, 2023

25th Sunday after Pentecost & Commitment Sunday
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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. Bob Chvatal
Rev. Ray Ellis, Minister of Music

Musicians:

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

Bulletin for the Service β–Ί

Flowers:

The flowers for the worship service are given in honor of the Kitchen-Hospitality Team and their great ministry for Wednesday Night Suppers and many other events..

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 ~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):Β Sandra White; others: Tyler Gage (9)
    Special Anniversaries (50th and above): None
    Christmas Party β€” December 10, 5:30 pm
    Christmas greens pickup β€” November 25, 10:00am – 12 noon
    Parents Night Out: December 8, 5:30–7:30 pm
    Annual Church Meeting (via Zoom): December 5, 6:30 pm
  • INTROIT: "Great is the Lord" β€” Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, piano; Doug Povie, bass
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" (hymnal #694) β€” Rev. Billy Hester, leader
    Procession of congregants bringing bounty to the altar to be arranged by Dottie Kluttz and Martha Parsons
  • PSALTER: Psalm 100 (hymnal #821)
  • CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER and LORD'S PRAYER β€” Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • CHORAL AMEN: Β Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, piano
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY: Rev. Billy Hester
  • SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:25-34 (NSRV) β€” Dottie Kluttz
  • TITHES AND OFFERINGS
  • OFFERTORY: "Consider the Lillies"β€” Asbury Memorial Choir. Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay, Doug Povie, bass
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Bob Chvatal
  • HYMN: "Let There be Peace on Earth" (hymnal #431) β€” Rev. Billy Hester, leader
  • SERMON: "The Beginning of Wisdom" β€” Rev. Billy Hester
  • LITANY OF COMMITMENT: See bulletin insert
  • OFFERING OF PLEDGES & PRAYERS
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Richard Allen; Helen Downing, Stewardship Chair;
  • HYMN: "Sent Out in Jesus' Name" (see bulletin insert) β€” 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

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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