Prelude: MAME
The Asbury Memorial Choir begins the God on Broadway Worship Service of "Mame" with the title song. Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. Directed by Ray Ellis. The piano played by Kay Deffley. Bass by Doug Povie

Song: "It's Today":
Mame (Cheri Hester) and the choir sings the song "It's Today" from the Broadway musical "Mame". Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. Directed by Ray Ellis. The piano played by Kay Deffley. Bass by Doug Povie

Bosom Buddies / Announcements
Mame (Cheri Hester) and her "oldest friend" Vera Charles (Kim Limehouse) team up to sing the song "Bosom Buddies" with interludes for church announcements.

We Need A LIttle Christmas Now
Auntie Mame (Cheri Hester) tries to lift the spirits of the children and suggest that all we need is a little Christmas now, with the help of the choir. God on Broadway ... Mame Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. Choir directed by Ray Ellis. The piano played by Kay Deffley. Bass by Doug Povie, saxophone by Sam Povie, and cello by Sarah Povie

Song: "If He Walked Into My Life"
Mame (Cheri Hester) sings the song: "If He Walked into My Life". Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. The piano played by Ray Ellis. Bass by Doug Povie

Sermon: "Opening Windows"
God on Broadway Worship Service of "Mame", Rev. Billy Hester gives his sermon; "Opening Windows"

Song: Open a New Window"
Auntie Mame sings to little Patrick ( encouraging him to be positive with the song; "Open a New Window". Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. Choir directed by Ray Ellis. The piano played by Kay Deffley. Bass by Doug Povie

Song: "Mame" Reprise
The Choir along with Danny Beam and Marlon Harman and Mame (Cheri Hester) reprise the song "Mame". Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. Directed by Ray Ellis. The piano played by Kay Deffley. Bass by Doug Povie

The Benediction
Rev. Billy Hester gives the benediction with Auntie Mame (Cheri Hester) and the Choir singing and signing to "Here I Am Lord"

Pictures from the Service
Screen captures from the videos

The worship service bulletin

Ministers:
Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Susan Karlson

Musicians ...
Organ: Kay Deffley
Piano: Ray Ellis
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Bass: Dough Povie
Percussion: Jamie Kelso Saxophone: Sam Povie
Cello: Sarah Povie

Video Photographer:
Jon Mason


Audio and Light Technicians
Stephen Swanger
Barry Parker
Chris Kincade

Set Design:
Linda Combs

Set Construction:
Tim Steinhauser
Dave Lewis
Set helpers:
Rhonda & Stephen Reed
Jason Zimmer
Bill and Kathy Oakley
Internet Editor: Patrick Prokop

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