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!
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The service begins at ~12:30. Before that, announcements rotate to centering music.
Ministers:
Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Carole Warfield Ray Ellis, Music Director
Musicians:
Ray Ellis, Piano Kay Deffley, Organ, Piano Randy Canady, Keyboard Doug Povie, Bass
The flowers for the worship service are given by Richard & Lynne Allen in memory of their parents, Ed & Lois Allen and George & Beth Griffiths.
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)
The service begins at 13:00. Before that, announcements rotate with centering music.
SYNOPSIS
PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester, including: Special Birthday (80 or above): Christmas Party — December 10, 5:30 pm Annual Church Meeting (via Zoom): December 11, 6:30 pm Angel Tree is in Holliday Hall — Take a card and bring it and your gift back by December 17 Order Poinsettias via form or on website — deadline December 10 Caroling December 17 after services Anticipation Celebration and Burning Bowl Ceremony, January 1, 2024, at 3:00 pm
INTROIT: "Advent Celebration" — Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay; Doug Povie, bass
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "God Hath Spoken by the Prophets" (Hymnal #108) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
SECOND CANDLE OF ADVENT (PEACE): Warren & James Heilman
ANTHEM: "Shalom Rav" — Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Doug Povie, bass; Randy Canady, soloist
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD'S PRAYER: Rev. Carole Warfield
HYMN: "Shall We Gather at the River" (hymnal #723) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
SERMON: "Followers of the Way" — Rev. Billy Hester
WATER RITUAL: Remembering Your Baptism "Wade in the Water" — Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, piano Soloists: Tim Steinhauser, Sharon Page, Chuck Eyler, and Nancy Austin — relieved by Pam Limehouse, Barbara Gooby, and Nick Deffley
OFFERORY:  "Wade in the Water" — Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, Director; Kay Deffley, piano
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Billy Hester
HYMN: "Heralds of Christ" (Hymnal #567)
BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester
RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" (see bulletin) Congregation, led by Linda Combs
