December 31, 2023

2nd Sunday of Christmastide & New Year's Eve
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
August Alderman

Musicians:

Ray Ellis, Piano
Kay Deffley, Organ, Piano
Randy Canady, Keyboard

Bulletin for the Service

 
The flowers for the worship service are given in memory of Janice Gantt by her family. Many years ago, Janice started
the tradition of “Anticipation Celebration” held on January 1st.

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 ~14:30 into the video. Before that, announcements rotate.

SYNOPSIS

  • PRELUDE:  Asbury Musicians
  • ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Billy Hester, including:
    Special Birthday (80 or above): None
    Anniversary (50th and above): None
    Warren Heilman will be new organist/pianist at Wesley Oak
  • CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Billy Hester (see bulletin)
  • HYMN: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" (Hymnal #240) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
  • READING: Rev. Billy Hester
  • SONG OF PRAYER: "Bless the Lord, My Soul" (see bulletin) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
  • PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD'S PRAYER: August Alderman
  • INVITATION TO GODLY PLAY
  • SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:41-52 (NRSV) — Amy Povie
  • HYMN: "Away in a Manger" (hymnal #217) and "What Child is This?" (hymnal #219) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
  • SERMON: "Home Alone: The Prequel" — Rev. Billy Hester
  • OFFERORY:  "May Each Day" — Greg Martin, Soloist; Ray Ellis, piano
  • DOXOLOGY
  • PRAYER OF DEDICATION: August Alderman
  • HYMN: "This is a Day of New Beginnings" (Hymnal #383) — Rev. Billy Hester, leader
  • BENEDICTION: Rev. Billy Hester, with a special appearance by "Baby New Year" (his grandson Anson) and his daughter Chelsea
  • RESPONSE: "Here I Am, Lord" (see bulletin) Congregation, led by Cheri Hester and the Asbury Memorial Choir
  • POSTLUDE: Asbury Musicians
Announcements roll after the end of the service.

We Hope You Enjoyed this Service

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