November 26, 2023

26th Sunday after Pentecost & Commitment Sunday
 
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
August Alderman
Rev. Ray Ellis, Minister of Music

Musicians:

Ray Ellis, Piano
Lynn Drake, Organ
Guest musicians: Kristin King, Harp; Mary Dahlin, Flute; and Tyler Chancey, Oboe

Bulletin for the Service â–º

Flowers:

The flowers for the worship service are given in memory or Dr. Ned Downing by Helen Downing, Callie Downing & Ken Hardigan.

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 ~12:00 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester
    Special Birthday (80 and above): Karl Graham (83) and Virginia Moyados (86)
    Special Anniversaries (50th and above): None
    Christmas Party — December 10, 5:30 pm
    Annual Church Meeting (via Zoom): December 11, 6:30 pm
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "Now Thank We All Our God" (hymnal #102) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
  • PSALTER: Psalm 121 (hymnal #844)
  • CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER and LORD'S PRAYER — August Alderman
  • CHORAL AMEN:  Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, piano
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY: August Alderman
  • MESSAGE FROM STEWARDSHIP CHAIR: Preston Hodges for Helen Downing (who was unable to attend)
  • OFFERING OF PLEDGES & PRAYERS
  • TAIZÉ "Bless the Lord, My Soul"
  • SCRIPTURE: Matthew 20:1-16 (NSRV) — August Alderman
  • HYMN: "Let There be Peace on Earth" (hymnal #431) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
  • SERMON: "All is Gift, All is Miracle" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • TITHES AND OFFERINGS
  • OFFERTORY: "Look at the World"— Asbury Memorial Choir. Ray Ellis, director
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • HYMN: "God of Grace and God of Glory" (hymnal #577) — Rev. Billy Hester, Leader
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
  • CHORAL RESPONSE: "Here I am, Lord"
    Sung and signed by the congregation, led by Linda Combs
  • POSTLUDE: Asbury Musicians

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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