Lighting of the Advent Candle of Hope
The lighting of the Advent Candle of Peace on this 2nd Sunday of Advent by Gordon Baker & Tom Lewis.

Choral Response from Choir
The Asbury Memorial Choir sing a choral response to the lighting of the Advent Candle ... "Come, Child of Peace"

Scripture Reading
Scripture reading from Isaiah 11:1-10 by David Alley, Ray Ellis, Cheri Hester, and Pam Sears

Prayers of the People
Rev. Richard Allen leads the congregation in the "Prayers for the People" followed by the choral 'amen' from the choir.

Misson Services 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 on this 2nd Sunday of Advent, "Mr. Hicks & Mister Rogers". Based on the scripture from Isaiah 11:1-10, where the lamb will lie down with the lion.

Sermon:
AUDIO ONLY Version ... MP3 format

New Bible Study
The Asbury Memorial Church Choir sings "Creation Will Be at Peace", an anthem written by J. Paul Williams (W) and Anna Laura Page (M). Directed by Ray Ellis. The piano was played by Kay Deffley.

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. Richard Allen


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

Video Photographer: Patrick Prokop

Sound and Light Technicians
Stephen Swanger
Barry Parker

Internet Editor: Patrick Prokop

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