New Bible Study

Rev. Claire Marich announces information about a new Bible study based on the weekly lectionary which will be every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at the church in the conference room led by Danny Beam



Hand Bells

The Asbury Memorial Church Ringers Hand Bell choir chime the "Call to Worship" to invite the people to Prepare hearts and minds for worship ... then play "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" for the 1st Sunday of Advent. Directed by Ray Ellis.



Lighting of the Advent Candle of Hope

Chelsea Hester & Chris Bradt light the Candle of Hope on the 1st Sunday of Advent.



Choral Response from Choir

The Asbury Memorial Choir sing a choral response to the lighting of the Advent Candle ... "Come, Child of Hope"



Scripture Reading

Rev. Bob Chvatal reads from the Book of Isaiah, chapter 2, verses 1-5.



Missons at Asbury

Rev. Billy Hester gives information about missions ongoing at Asbury including those about "Shelter from the Rain" concerning single mothers and a fundraiser coming up on Dec 9 and information about the Angel Tree.



Sermon:

Rev. Billy Hester gives his sermon "God's Dream for Humanity" based on the scripture from Isaiah 2:1-5 ... "They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore."


Sermon:
AUDIO ONLY Version ... MP3 format



New Bible Study

The Asbury Memorial Church Choir sings the Anthem; "Prepare the Way", written by Brad Croushorn. Directed by Ray Ellis and the piano played by Kay Deffley. Soloist: Danny Beam



The Benediction

Before the benediction, Rev. Billy Hester gave 3 special announcements concerning Joe & Peggy Zeigler, Winnie Monroe, and Jan & Bob Corey.


The worship service bulletin


Ministers:
Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Claire Marich
Rev. Bob Chvatal
Rev. Jan Durham

Musicians ...
Organ: Kay Deffley
Piano: Ray Ellis
Keyboard: Randy Canady
Bass: Danny Beam


Video Photographer: Patrick Prokop

Video and Light Technicians


Chris Kincade
Bridgette Kincade

Internet Editor: Patrick Prokop

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



Sunday Worship Service 11:15 AM           (912) 233-4351            Fax: (912) 233-5026            Email: [email protected]