A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive · Little Rock, AR 72212

225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org

Asbury UMC Little Rock @Maryhilliard82

Our Mission To bring others into Asbury UMC

to experience a difference, so they make a difference

for Jesus Christ and others. Our Invitation

To all who need Comfort, Friendship and the Love of God

through our Savior Jesus Christ. This church opens wide its doors in the name of our Lord and says,

“Welcome.”

December 14, 2014

3rd Sunday of Advent “The Sounds of Christmas:

The Brush of Angels’ Wings”

Welcome to Asbury. We are glad you are here at Asbury today, and hope you will feel God’s love in your worship experience. We invite you to note the Asbury Calendar on the back page of the bulletin, and print your information on the pads and re-turn them to the end of the pew. If you desire to join Asbury UMC, come forward during the last song, and our pastors will greet you.

Please take a few moments to silence your cell phone.

Divine Worship Sanctuary

December 14, 2014 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.

Gathering in God’s Presence † Welcome and Announcements Prelude Joyful Noise Handbells Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus / Angels We Have Heard on High Arr. Janet Van Valey and Susan Berry / Arr. Frances L. Callahan

Introit Surely the Presence of the Lord Is in This Place Chancel Choir

*Hymn of Praise Angels We Have Heard On High 238

Preparing Our Hearts Lighting of the Advent Candle (8:30) Jason Stumhofer Family (10:45) Ruston Pierce Family

Congregational response: Almighty Father, Thank you for the gift of joy which enters our hearts from the gift of your Love. May your Holy Spirit stir in our lives the possibilities to experience the Joy of life, as we come to know better your Son Jesus Christ, and share His joy with others. In His Holy name we pray, Amen.

*Affirmation of Faith Affirmation From I Timothy 889

There is one God and there is one mediator, Christ Jesus, who came as a ransom for all, to whom we testify.

This saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance: That Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners, and was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory. Great indeed is the mystery of the gospel. Amen.

*Gloria Patri 70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. Amen.

Children’s Moments Laura Stinnett

The congregation is invited to sing “Away in a Manger” in welcoming the children forward. Children 3 years to 6th grade are invited to attend their own special worship service, called

Kids’ Club. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend. Act of Praise Advent Processional Chancel Choir Anna Laura Page

Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God † Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer 895 The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings

*Please stand as you are able.

Offertory Christmas Grace Chancel Choir Arr. Philip Kern

*Doxology VENI EMMANUEL Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

*Hymn of Meditation Angels from the Realms of Glory 220

Hearing God’s Word Scripture Lesson Luke 2:13-15 (NLT, Pew Bible) 781 The Message Rev. Mary Hilliard “The Sounds of Christmas: The Brush of Angels’ Wings”

Responding to God With Our Lives

*Hymn of Commitment Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 240 *Blessing of God’s People *Choral Benediction Let There Be Peace on Earth 431

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me; Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God our creator, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow; To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.

You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.

Postlude † Assisting in Worship: Rev. David Moore

Sound Operators: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Joe Hof; 10:45 - Mazhil, Ken Robbins Acolytes: 8:30 - Lauren Tucker, Chase Tucker; 10:45 - Jackson South, Alaina DuPas

Christmas Eve A Service of Carols, Candles & Communion

“The Sounds of Christmas: The Sound of a Baby’s Cry”

4 pm - Nursery provided 7 pm - Nursery provided

11 pm - No Nursery provided

(All services in the Sanctuary)

Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center

December 14, 2014 10:45 A.M.

Angels We Have Heard On High

† Welcome and Announcements We ask that both guests and members PRINT the information requested in the friendship pads

and return them to the end of the row.

Lighting of the Advent Candle Thomas O’Banion family

Congregational response: Almighty Father, Thank you for the gift of joy which enters our hearts from the gift of your Love. May your Holy Spirit stir in our lives the possibilities to experience the Joy of life, as we come to know better your Son Jesus Christ, and share His joy with others. In His Holy name we pray, Amen.

Come, Now is the Time to Worship Enough

Children’s Moments Amy Bennettt

Children 3 years to 6th grade are invited to attend their own special worship service, called Kids’ Club.

Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend.

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Our Gifts

Mary, Did You Know? Wayne Bradley

The Message Luke 2:13-15

“The Sounds of Christmas: The Brush of Angels Wings” Rev. Chase Green

The Invitation

O Praise Him

The Blessing

† Assisting in Worship: Mike DuPas Sound Operator: Randy Dennis

Celebration Band Celebration Singers Wayne Bradley Jay Greenfield Lanier Hocott Mary Ross Dusty Jones Dennis Robertson Terry South

Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor mary@asbury-lr.org Rev. Chase Green, Pastor of Discipleship chase@asbury-lr.org Rev. David Moore, Pastor of Congregational Care david@asbury-lr.org Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus weir-t@sbcglobal.net Stephen Edds, Minister of Music stephen@asbury-lr.org Anguel Kehayov, Organist kehayata@hotmail.com Praise and Worship Leader stephen@asbury-lr.org Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org Amy Bennett, Minister of Youth amy@asbury-lr.org Barbara Mills, Church Administration barbara@asbury-lr.org Connie Wagner, Nursery Director nursery@asbury-lr.org Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager cheryl@asbury-lr.org Scott Odena, Communications Coordinator news@asbury-lr.org Laura Burns, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org Jamie Holstead, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director jamie@asbury-lr.org

Special Events Tuesday, December 16th……..……..….………....John the Baptist Study 10 am (Room 123) Tuesday, December 16th…………..……….....………….Finance Meeting 6 pm (Room 123) Sunday, December 21st………………..…….UMW Christmas Tea 11:45 am (Warehouse) Sunday, December 21st………………..……………....Youth Lock-In 5:30 pm (Warehouse) Monday, December 22nd……………..………….….Trustees Meeting 6:30 pm (Room 123) Tuesday, December 23rd……………..…...……...ACCDC Board Meeting 6 pm (Room 123) Wednesday, December 24th……………….Christmas Eve Service 4, 7, and 11 pm (Sanctuary) Wednesday-Thursday, December 24th-25th………………………..……ACCDC, Office Closed

Open dates for Sacred Grounds: December 28; January 4, 11, 18 Please contact the church office, 225-9231, if you could sponsor a week or a month.

YOUTH NEWS: • YOUTH tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Warehouse. We will talk about the journey

from Nazareth to Bethlehem, plus having dinner and playing round two of Christmas games! • We will finish up our Advent study this Wednesday night from 6 to 7:30 pm in the

Warehouse. Come help us wrap up the study as we discuss the manger! • Remember to invite friends to the Christmas Lock-In on December 21st. Grab a flyer/

permission slip from the Youth board for a list of what to bring. Meet at the Warehouse at 5:30 pm that Sunday night!

POINSETTIA ORDER FORM TODAY is the LAST SUNDAY to order a poinsettia. You can make a donation to the Poinsettia Christmas Fund in honor or memory of someone, by attaching $10.00 for each poinsettia to this order form and return this form to the church office by Monday, December 15th. Poinsettias can be picked up after the 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service.

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Phone # in case we have any questions:

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(Circle one) Honor/Memory of:

Pastor on Call: December 20 & 21 Rev. Mary Hilliard

SUNDAY, December 7th, 2014 Sunday School: 220 8:30 (D): 125

10:45 (D): 98 10:45 (C): 179 Total Worship Attendance: 402 Guests: 54 (including) First-time guests: 13

Prayers Eleanor Kilbourne Bob Thompson Jeanette Worley

Jean Casey Ruth Rambo

Rev. Nathan & Rev. Lynn Kilbourne

New Members Joined Carey & Beth Guidry 12/7/14

Coming up: Sunday, December 21st - 4th Sunday of Advent: “The Sounds of Christmas: Carols of Christmas” • Special music by violinist Magdalena Ryszkowski in the 8:30 and 10:45 am Divine Services. • Handbells perform Christmas Carols in the 10:45 am Celebration Service.

Wed., December 24th - Christmas Eve Services: “The Sounds of Christmas: The Sound of a Baby’s Cry” (All services in the Sanctuary) • 4 pm - Nursery provided • 7 pm - Nursery provided • 11 pm - No nursery provided

Drivers Van Car December 14th: Tom Scott Dave Mundorff December 21st: Jim Britt) Dave Mundorff

Preaching Schedule 3rd Sunday of Advent 4th Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 14th Sunday, December 21st 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Celebration Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard

Sunday, December 14th - 3rd Sunday of Advent - Special music in all services 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) - Handbells perform 9:30 am Children’s Choir for 3 yrs to 2nd Grade (Room 215) 9:30 am Children’s Choir for 3rd to 6th Grades (Room 204) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) - Handbells perform 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) - Special music: “Mary, Did You Know?” 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Elevate Student Ministries (Warehouse)

Monday, December 15th 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) 7:00 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC)

Tuesday, December 16th 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 10:00 am John the Baptist Study (Room 123) 6:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting (Room 123) 6:30 pm Rebekah Circle (Parlor) 6:45 pm Boy Scouts Court of Honor (Warehouse) 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting (WAC) 7:00 pm Brownie Girl Scouts (Room 125)

Wednesday, December 17th 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 6:00 pm Elevate e-Groups - Small Groups (Warehouse) 6:00 pm Prison Ministry Gift Wrapping (Room 227) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 226)

Thursday, December 18th 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 6:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal (WAC)

Friday, December 19th 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes

Saturday, December 20th

Sunday, December 21st - 4th Sunday of Advent - Special music in all services 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) - Special music by Magdalena Ryszkowski, violin 9:30 am Children’s Choir for 3 yrs to 2nd Grade (Room 215) 9:30 am Children’s Choir for 3rd to 6th Grades (Room 204) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) - Special music by Magdalena Ryszkowski, violin 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) - Handbells perform 11:45 am UMW Christmas Tea (Warehouse) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Youth Lock-In (Warehouse)

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Opportunities to Grow in Faith and Share Christ.

* WAC - Wilson Activity Center