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 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 in honor of Jim and Dottie Kluttz's 57th wedding anniversary.
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 ~14:00 into the video. Before that, announcements rotatel
SYNOPSIS
PRELUDE: Β β Asbury Musicians
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester, including: Special Birthday (80 or above):Β Maggi Nicoletta (82), Pat Andrus (87), and Roger Amerson (80) Anniversary (50th and above): Carol & Jim Anderson (56th), Bob & Betty Perry (64th), and Jim & Dottie Kluttz (57th)
INTROIT" "Come, Child of Love" β Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay; Doug Povie, bass
CALL TO WORSHIP (Luke 2:8-14): Rev. Billy Hester Β and Dottie Kluttz (see bulletin)
HYMN: "O Come, All Ye Faithful" (Hymnal #234) β Rev. Billy Hester, leader
FOURTH CANDLE OF ADVENT (Love): The Deffley Family (Nick, Ruthie, Caleb, and Mirabelle)
ANTHEM: "O Love" β Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay; Doug Povie, bass
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD'S PRAYER: Bishop Nicholas (Rev. Bob Townsend, in another incarnation, with a great outfit)
INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
HYMN: "Love Came Down at Christmas" (hymnal #242) β Rev. Billy Hester, leader
SERMON: "Do Not Be Afraid" β Rev. Billy Hester
OFFERORY: Β "I Believe" β Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay; Doug Povie, bass; soloist, Aiden Singleton
DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF DEDICATION: Rev. Billy Hester
CLOTH FOR THE CRADLE CEREMONY β Chris Steiner, Joseph, and Lila West, Mary
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
ANTHEM: "Betelehemu" (Bethlehem)β Asbury Memorial Choir, Ray Ellis, director; Kay Deffley, piano; Randy Canady, assistant to Kay; Doug Povie, bass;
BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester with "We Wish You a Merry Christmas "sing-along"
HYMN: "Joy to the World" (Hymnal #244) β Rev. Billy Hester, leader
RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" (see bulletin) Congregation, led by Cheri Hester and the Asbury Memorial Choir
