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.”

March 22, 2015

“What Shall I Do With This Jesus?” {Fifth in a series: “Statements to Calvary”}

*Please stand as you are able.

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 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 cell phone.

Divine Worship Sanctuary

March 22, 2015 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.

Third Sunday of Lent

Gathering in God’s Presence

† Welcome and Announcements

Prelude

*Call to Worship

O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.

Blessed be His glorious name for ever; may His glory fill the whole earth!

Come, let us return to the Lord, that we may live before Him.

Behold, the Lord will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and He will be with them.

*Hymn of Praise I Stand Alone In the Presence 371

Preparing Our Hearts

*Affirmation of Faith Affirmation from 1 Corinthians 888

This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved:

Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared first to the women, then to Peter and the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses.

We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God, the firstborn of all creation, the firstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit.

Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the blood of the cross reconciles all things 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 Laura Stinnett

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 Sometimes A Light Surprises Chancel Choir

Robert Sterling

Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God

† Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer 895

The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

*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 The Old Rugged Cross 504

Hearing God’s Word

Scripture Lesson Matthew 27:15-23 759 (NLT, Pew Bible) The Message Statements to Calvary “What Shall I Do With This Jesus?” (8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard (10:45) Rev. Chase Green

Responding to God With Our Lives

*Hymn of Commitment I Know Whom I Have Believed 714

*Blessing of God’s People

*Choral Benediction I Know Whom I Have Believed (chorus) 714

But I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able To Keep that which I’ve committed unto Him against that day.

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

Postlude

† Assisting in Worship: Rev. David Moore

Acolytes: 8:30 - Jaxon Dale

Sound Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Jason Stumhofer

10:45 - Jason Stumhofer, Shane Marriott

Message Notes

Message outline for Rev. Hilliard “What Shall I Do With This Jesus?” Matt. 27:15-23

(Fifth in a Series: Statements to Calvary) I. Pontius Pilate A. Powerful B. Political C. Attempted to Avoid a Riot II. Two Choices-Both Pilate’s and Ours: A. You Accept Jesus, Or You Do Not B. If You Do Not Accept, Then You Reject III. Pilate’s Attempts to Avoid Jesus’ Death Penalty: A. Lack of Evidence B. Change of Venue C. Passover Tradition for Amnesty of Criminal D. Ceremonial Hand-Washing to Show He Believed in Jesus’s Innocence IV. What Will YOU Do With This Jesus?

Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center*

March 22, 2015 10:45 A.M.

I Can Only Imagine

† 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.

How Great is Our God / Stand By me Humble Thyself / Wade in the Water

Children’s Moments Amy Bennett

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

I Will Rise

The Message Matthew 27:15-23

Statements to Calvary “What Shall I Do With This Jesus?”

Rev. Mary Hilliard

The Invitation

I Know I Feel At Home

The Blessing

† Assisting in Worship: Asbury Prison Band

Sound Operator: Kevin Purifoy

Asbury Prison Band Tom Conley Carl Cross Baker Kurrus Todd Mead Bryan Cross Jay Greenfield Phil McCarty Pat Purifoy

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

Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org

Amy Bennett, Minister of Youth and Young Adults amy@asbury-lr.org

Barbara Mills, Church Administration barbara@asbury-lr.org

Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager cheryl@asbury-lr.org

Laura Burns, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org

Jamie Holstead, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director jamie@asbury-lr.org

*Currently under renovation. Thank you for your

patience during its progress!

Special Events Sunday, March 29th…………………………………….Palm Sunday and Confirmation Sunday Monday, March 30th…………………….…...….Finance Committee Meeting 6 pm (Room 123) Thursday, April 2nd…………………………......Maundy Thursday Service 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Friday, April 3rd……………………………...…….Good Friday Cantata 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Saturday, April 4th…………………………...…………….Easter Festival 10 am (South Lawn)

Open dates for Sacred Grounds: March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26

YOUTH NEWS:

No Youth tonight or Wednesday night due to Spring Break!

Tuesday, March 24th - Service and a Cinema. Meet at the Church at 1 pm, bring $2 for

movie and $8 for dinner.

Friday, March 27th - Winter Jam concert at Verizon Arena. Meet at the Church at 4 pm,

we’ll return around 10:30, bring $10 for ticket and money for a fast food dinner.

Pastor on Call: March 28 & 29 Rev. David Moore 501-681-5552

March Drivers Van Car Mike Block (554-1501) Rick Shelton (246-6896)

Preaching Schedule Sunday Sunday March 22nd March 29th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Celebration Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green

Open Dates for Flowers: April 12, 19, 26

SUNDAY, March 15th, 2015

Sunday School: 229 Guests: 4

8:30 (D): 128 36 (including) 10:45 (D): 75 3 first-time 10:45 (C): 120

Total Worship Attendance: 323

Prayers Paula Pistorius Sally Hubbard January & Denver Cross

Special Children’s Ministry Dates: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children

March 22: Confirmation Class, 12 pm - 2 pm.

March 25: No Wild Wednesdays or The Edge due to Spring Break

March 25-28: Destination Mission: Jonesboro.

March 29: Palm and Confirmation Sunday!

April 4: Easter Festival at 10 am on the South Lawn!

Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Click on “Blogs”.

TIME TO ORDER EASTER LILIES

If you would like to make a donation of $15 to the lily fund in

honor or memory of someone, please complete this form

and return it to the church office by Sunday, March 29. (Print

the name exactly the way you’d like it to appear in the church

bulletin.) Lilies will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis after

last worship service on Easter Sunday.

In Honor / Memory (circle one) of:

Given By:

Your Phone:

Got Candy??? Children’s Ministry is collecting non-chocolate wrapped candy for the eggs for our Easter Festival, Saturday, April 4. Place donations in the basket at the Children’s Check-in on Sundays or in the church office during the week. Thank you for your donations!

Quapaw Food Pantry As we finish our Lenten season, let us be mindful of those in need.

There are buckets located on the first floor by the elevator. Please help us fill those with canned goods and other non-perishable food items.

UMW Bake Sale—Sunday, March 29th YUMMM! Delicious Wild and Cheesy Chicken, Potato Casseroles, cookies, cakes, bread, etc….Don’t miss out on the Asbury United Methodist Women’s annual bake sale on Palm Sunday! This is our once a year major fund raiser which goes to local and global missions. We will be set up in the main hallway and WAC from 8:30 until sold out! We hope you will support us in this worthy mission endeavor!

Women’s Bible Studies—Wednesday 9:30 am and Sunday 5:30 pm

Sunday, March 22nd 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir Room 204 for 3rd-6th grades 9:30 am Children’s Choir Room 215 for 3 years to 2nd grade 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 12:00 pm Confirmation Class (Room 226) Monday, March 23rd SPRING BREAK 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, March 24th SPRING BREAK 1:00 pm Service & a Cinema (offsite) 6:00 pm Emmanuel Class Event (Warehouse) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) Wednesday, March 25th SPRING BREAK 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study (Room 123) 10:00 am Destination Mission (Jonesboro) 6:00 pm A Study of Romans (Room 227) 6:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 226)

Thursday, March 26th SPRING BREAK 6:30 pm Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC)

Friday, March 27th SPRING BREAK 5:00 pm Youth to Winter Jam Concert (offsite)

Saturday, March 28th 1:00 pm Return from Destination Mission

Sunday, March 29th CONFIRMATION SUNDAY/PALM SUNDAY 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am UMW BAKE SALE (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:15 am 2015 Confirmation Class Celebration Brunch (Warehouse) 9:30 am Children’s Choir Room 204 for 3rd-6th grades 9:30 am Children’s Choir Room 215 for 3 years to 2nd grade 9:45 am Sunday School 10:00 am Confirmation Sunday Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 10:40 am Praise Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study

Asbury Weekly Calendar

Opportunities to Grow in Faith and Share Christ.

* WAC - Wilson Activity Center