Special Church Vote
Rev. Billy Hester gives more information concerning the church vote to disaffiliate with the United Methodist Church or to remain. This special vote will be September 8, 2019, at 2 pm in the sanctuary for church members only.

Special Music
Bob Haldeman sings "In the Garden" leading us into prayer time. Piano played by Kay Deffley

Prayers of the People
Rev. Claire Marich leads us into the Prayers of the People with the choir singing the 'Amen'

Scripture Reading
Cheri Hester reads from several verses from Luke 6 and Luke 13

God on Broadway Announcement
Rev. Billy Hester with the help of the choir announce the 4 God on Broadway Worship services shows in October

Happy Anniversary
Rev. Billy Hester along with the congregation of Asbury Memorial wish Bill and Karen Jahn a happy 54th wedding anniversary.

Sermon:
Rev. Billy Hester is back from sabbatical and gives his sermon; "Hard Love" based on scripture from chapter 13 of the Gospel of Luke. In his sermon, he sings the a song from "Baby", a musical with a book by Sybille Pearson, based on a story developed with Susan Yankowitz, music by David Shire, and lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr.

Sermon:
AUDIO ONLY Version ... MP3 format

Anthem
The Asbury Memorial Church Choir sings "A Gospel Alleluia", an anthem written by Greg Gilpin. Directed by Ray Ellis. The piano played by Kay Deffley. Soloist: Barbara Gooby

The Benediction
Rev. Billy Hester gives the Benediction followed by the congregational response of "Here I Am Lord" as Cheri Hester signs with the congregation.

The worship service bulletin

Ministers:
Rev. Billy Hester
Rev. Claire Marich

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

Video Photographer: Patrick Prokop

Video and Light Technicians

Stephen Swanger
Chris Kincade


Internet Editor: Patrick Prokop

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