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February 12, 2017
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.”
A United Methodist Church
1700 Napa Valley Drive · Little Rock, AR 72212
225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org
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. Please print your information on the attendance pads and return 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 phone.
For the most meaningful worship, we encourage you to take advantage of our nursery available for infants through 2 years old.
Divine Worship Sanctuary
February 12, 2017 10:45 A.M.
Gathering in God’s Presence
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Choral Introit All My Hope Dave Brubeck
*Hymn of Praise O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing 57 (vs 1,2,4,& 7)
Preparing Our Hearts
*Affirmation of Faith Affirmation from Romans 887 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
Shall tribulation or distress,
or persecution or famine,
or nakedness or peril or sword?
No!
In all things we are more than conquerors
through the One who loved us.
We are sure that neither
death nor life,
nor angels, nor principalities,
nor things present, nor things to come,
nor powers, nor height, nor depth,
nor anything else in all creation,
Will be able to separate us from the love of God
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Thanks be to God! 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 Doug Walker
Children 3 years to 5th 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 Reflection on Life Chancel Choir
Arr. Faye Lopez
Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God
Prayer for the People
Lord’s Prayer 895
The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Love Lifted Me Chancel Choir
Joseph M. Martin
*Doxology 95 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. Amen.
*Hymn of Meditation Trust and Obey 467
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Lesson Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT, Pew Bible) 482 The Message “Blessings and Discipline” Rev. Mary Hilliard
Responding to God With Our Lives
*Hymn of Commitment We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations 569 *Blessing of God’s People *Choral Benediction My Eternal King James Marshall
You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.
Postlude
Assisting in Worship: 10:45 - Mary Noble Acolytes: 10:45 - Adithya Kombathula
Sound/Video Operator: 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath
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. Please print your
information on the attendance pads and return 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 phone.
For the most meaningful worship, we encourage you to take advantage of our nursery
available for infants through 2 years old.
Divine Worship
Sanctuary
February 12, 2017 10:45 A.M.
Gathering in God’s Presence
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Choral Introit All My Hope
Dave Brubeck
*Hymn of Praise O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing 57
(vs 1,2,4,& 7)
Preparing Our Hearts
*Affirmation of Faith Affirmation from Romans 887
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
Shall tribulation or distress,
Special Events Monday, February 13th...........................................Trustees’ Meeting 6 pm (Large Conference Room) Tuesday, February 14th.........................Gospel of Luke Bible Study 6 pm (Large Conference Room) Tuesday, February 14th.......................Life of Abraham Bible Study 6 pm (Emmanuel SS Classroom) Friday, February 17th..............................................................................Parents’ Night Out 6 pm (WAC) Monday, February 20th.......................................................................Office Closed for President’s Day
Pastor on Weekend Call: Feb. 10, 11, 12 Rev. Chase Green Feb. 17, 18, 19 Rev. Mary Hilliard
YOUTH NEWS:
Tonight we will be going on a field trip for youth! Be here at 5:30 on Sunday night, pick up will be at 7:30 like normal. We will eat and do an activity! No money is needed, but you have to have a permission slip!
This Wednesday night is mission night! We will be staying at the church, but working on some service projects! 6 pm - 7:30 pm, meet in the Warehouse to start!
Next Sunday, February 19, we will be going to lunch after church, and then going to Methodist Family Health to lead in worship that afternoon! The youth can stay all day through youth that night, but they need to bring money for lunch! Thanks!
Drivers Bus Car John Ford Ron Paulson
Preaching Schedule Sunday, Feb. 12th Sunday, Feb. 19th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Celebration Service Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard
SPECIAL CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children
Sun., Feb. 12: Confirmation Class to visit Christ the King Catholic Church, 10:30 am mass Wed., Feb. 15: Wild Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Room 210; The Edge, 5:45 pm, Room 206 Fri., Feb. 17: Parents’ Night Out, 6 pm - 10 pm
Today’s Sacred Grounds: Sponsored by Jim Britt in honor of all our scouts. Open dates
are Feb. 19 & 26. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to schedule a date.
Prayers:
Dorothy King Patty Wilkerson
Marion Matson
If you desire a pastoral visit, please contact Rev. Mary or Rev. Chase. See contact info
below.
Today’s Flowers: In honor of all our scouts from Jim Britt. Open dates are Feb. 19 &
26. Call the office to reserve a date.
Sunday, February 5, 2017 8:30 am: 134 10:45 am (Divine): 75 10:45 am (Celebration): 120 Total Worship Attendance: 329
Guests: 28 including 8 first time
INVITATION The ladies of Asbury are invited to a Bridal
Shower Meet and Greet
in honor of Kara Hilliard
TODAY, Sunday, February 12th
2:00 - 3:30 in the Warehouse
Hosted by the Chancel Choir and Horizons SS Class
For more information, visit Kara and Clay’s website:
theknot.com/us/kara-hilliard-and-clay-willis-apr-2017
SPRING CLASS OFFERING: Rev. Mary will begin a 5 week course, “Christ’s Cries from the
Cross” on Tuesday, February 21st in the Small Conference Room.
SPRING BIBLE
STUDIES
Registration Form:
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO CHURCH OFFICE
Name:
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Address:_____________________________________________________
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City~State:
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Phone:(Home)____________________(Work)
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E-
mail:_________________________________________________________
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CHILD CARE WILL BE PROVIDED*
Please check the Bible Study or Studies that you will attend.
Began February 7th, 2017:
2016 Celebration Review
Shared Ministries to District and Conference
Membership steady (715 at end of 2016)
29 joined in 2016 (13 Professions of Faith, 10 transfers from UMC, 6
from other denominations
10 Baptisms
1 New ministry - Food Pantry (Dec. 2016 220.5 lbs of food feeding
69)
Increased Renovation to WAC Stage/Wall trim; Lighting; new
soundboard
130 current enrollment in ACCDC - at full capacity (up from 117 in
2016)
$8,000 Fundraiser Hog on the Hill had doubled attendance