Call to Worship
God the Creator (Ashelyn Carden) tend the Garden of Lent and then leads the congregation into the Call to Worship

Reading:
The Scripture reading from Luke 15:11-32 ... The Prodigal Son ... acted out during the reading as Rev. Billy Hester narrates.

Creative Kids
The Asbury Memorial Creative Kids perform a muppets skit; "Lend a Helping Hand"

Reading
Melissa Gratias reads to the children her new book: "Seraphina Does Everything" with introduction from Rev. Billy Hester

Sermon:"Leaves"
The sermon for the 4th Sunday of Lent from the "Garden of Lent" is "Leaves" based on the scripture from Luke 15:11-32 ... The Prodigal Son, or should it be 'The Prodigal Father'?

Sermon:
AUDIO ONLY Version ... MP3 format

Offertory Music
The Asbury Memorial Church Choir sings "Season of Promise", an anthem written by Herb Frombach with music by Mark Hayes. Directed by Ray Ellis. Piano played by Kay Deffley, with assistance from Warren Heilman

The Benediction
Rev. Billy Hester gives the Benediction then Cheri Hesters 'signs' to the congregation as they sing "Here I Am Lord"

The worship service bulletin

Ministers:
Rev. Billy Hester
Cale Hall

Musicians ...
Organ: Kay Deffely
Piano: Ray Ellis / Kay Deffley
Base: Doug Povie

Video Photographer: Patrick Prokop

Sound and Light Technicians

Barry Parker
Chris Kincade
Stephen Swanger Internet Editor: Patrick Prokop

Send your comments about this service to Rev. Billy Hester [email protected]