november 20, 2016 - asbury united methodist church · 2016. 11. 20. · november 20, 2016 8:30...
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A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive · Little Rock, AR 72212
225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org
Asbury UMC Little Rock
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.”
November 20, 2016
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
November 20, 2016 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.
Gathering in God’s Presence
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude Quapaw Brass Quintet
*Call to Worship God be merciful unto us, and bless us,
And cause His face to shine upon us.
Let us worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
Let us worship Him in spirit and in truth.
*Children’s Processional Hymn of Praise
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come 694
Preparing Our Hearts
*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed 881 I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born
of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. 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.
Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God
Prayer for the People
Lord’s Prayer 895
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Act of Praise An Invitation to Joy Chancel Choir (8:30)
Joseph M. Martin Quapaw Brass Quintet
Butterfly Song / If You’re Thankful Joy Choir (10:45)
*Please stand as you are able.
Children’s Moments Puppet Ministry
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.
The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Quapaw Brass Quintet (8:30)
An Invitation to Joy Chancel Choir (10:45)
Joseph M. Martin Quapaw Brass Quintet
*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 We Gather Together 131
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Lesson Luke 12:16-21 (NLT, Pew Bible) 795 The Message “The Parable of the Rich Farmer” Rev. Mary Hilliard (8:30)
Galatians 5:16-26 (NLT, Pew Bible) 893 “Spiritual Produce” Rev. Chase Green (10:45)
Responding to God With Our Lives
*Hymn of Commitment Praise To the Lord, the Almighty 139
*Blessing of God’s People
*Choral Benediction The Lord Bless You and Keep You Chancel Choir
The Lord Bless you and keep you, the Lord lift His countenance upon you; And give you peace, the Lord make His face to shin upon you,
And be gracious unto you. Amen.
You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.
Postlude Assisting in Worship: 8:30 - Maeghan Arnold / 10:45 - Chris Byrd
Acolytes: 8:30 - Rachel Hof / 10:45 - Jeshwin Mazhil, Adithya Kombathula
Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Joe Hof / 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath
Quapaw Brass Quintet Brenda Barber, trumpet Georgine Brite Gantz, trumpet Nicole Prater, horn Jamie Lipton, trombone Greg Lindstrom, tuba
Outline for Rev. Hilliard
“The Parable of the Rich Farmer” Luke 12:16-21
I. A Story About More than Wealth
A. Success Doesn’t Always Start out Looking that Way.
B. Ambition and Initiative are Good until the Focus is Excess.
II. What Causes Someone to Be a Fool?
A. Refusing to Learn and Act Upon Those Lessons.
B. Being Reckless With Life.
C. Giving Self Credit Rather than God.
III. On This Thanksgiving Sunday...
A. Don’t Allow Any One, Any Attitude, or Anything to Rob You of Your Gratitude.
Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center
November 20, 2016 10:45 A.M. 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.
Please complete the information requested in the friendship pads and return to the end of the row.
Hosanna, Praise is Rising
Butterfly Song / If You’re Thankful Joy Choir—Mary Noble, Sabrina Hinson, directors
Welcome and Announcements
Sanctuary Let the Praises Ring
Children’s Moments Amy Bennett
Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend Kids’ Club, a special worship service. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend.
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Sharing of Our Gifts
The Stand
The Message
“The Parable of the Rich Farmer” Luke 12:16-21 Rev. Mary Hilliard
The Invitation
Shout to the Lord
The Blessing
We are so glad you worshiped with us at Asbury UMC. Now go and serve Christ.
Assisting in Worship: Mike DuPas
Sound Operator: Shawn McNerlin / Ebi
Video Operator:
Celebration Band Celebration Singers Lisa Burgess Dusty Jones Valera McDaniel Mary Ross Jay McDaniel Scott Southern Joe Stout
Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Chase Green, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care [email protected]
Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus [email protected]
Stephen Edds, Minister of Music [email protected]
Anguel Kehayov, Organist [email protected]
Mike DuPas, Interim Part-Time Praise & Worship Leader [email protected]
Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children [email protected]
Kayla Stout, Nursery Director [email protected]
Amy Bennett, Minister of Youth [email protected]
Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager [email protected]
Ora Bunton, Child Development Ctr., Director [email protected]
Judith Hill, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director [email protected]
Special Events Monday, November 21st............................................................Church Council 5:30 pm (Warehouse) Monday, November 21st.............................................................Charge Conference 6 pm (Sanctuary) Wednesday, November 23rd..............................................................................................ACCDC Closed Thursday, November 24th & Friday, November 25th......................Church Office & ACCDC Closed Sunday, November 27th....................................................Chrismon Dedication in both Divine Services Sunday, December 4th.....................................................PJ’s and Pancakes with St. Nick 5 pm (WAC)
Pastor on Call: Nov. 18, 19, 20 Rev. Mary Hilliard Nov. 25, 26, 27 Rev. Chase Green
YOUTH NEWS:
Tonight is Youth Friendsgiving! We’ll meet at the church at 5:30, and then we are going to US Pizza for dinner! No money is needed, but you do have to bring back your permission slip! Pick-up is still at 7:30!
No Youth on Wednesday night! Have fun with your families! Happy Thanksgiving!
San Antonio Mission Trip deposit of $100 is due TODAY! Dates are June 4-10, and the total cost is $200. The balance of $100 is due in May! Grades 6-12 are welcome! (And you can use shirt money for your deposit!) Let Amy know if you need a scholarship! We have some available!
Nov. Drivers Van Car Jim Britt Danny Burgess
Preaching Schedule Sunday, Nov. 20th Sunday, Nov. 27th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Celebration Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Combined with Divine
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Sunday School: 189 8:30 (D): 121 10:45 (D): 46 10:45 (C): 106 Total Worship Attendance: 273
Guests: 13 including 6 first time
SPECIAL CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children
Sun., Nov. 20: JOY Choir sings at both 10:45 worship services
Wed., Nov. 23: No Wild Wednesdays or The Edge due to Thanksgiving
Sun., Nov. 27: Chrismon Dedication Sunday in the Divine services.
Wed., Nov. 30: Wild Wednesday, 6:30 pm Room 210, The Edge, 5:45 pm, Room 206
Today’s Sacred Grounds: Sponsored by the New Directions Sunday School Class. Open dates Dec. 4, 18 & 25. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to schedule a date.
Prayers: Hila Ruminer Richard Arnold Penny Kalinowsky Richard Hunter
Open Dates for Flowers: Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11 & 18 Call the office to reserve a date.
PJ’S AND PANCAKES WITH ST. NICK Be sure to mark your calendar for Sunday, December 4th from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be having a Family Life dinner, PJ’s and Pancakes with St. Nick. Children may wear their favorite Christmas pj’s, decorate a pancake, and take pictures with St. Nick. There will also be some crafts and other fun! Adults may come in pj’s too! For more information or questions, contact Laura Stinnett in the church office or email, [email protected].
ALTAR GUILD BAKE SALE! The annual Altar Guild Bake Sale is TODAY during the morning services in the Wilson Activity Center. There will be homemade casseroles, cakes, pies, sweet breads, etc. The sale is just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Funds raised are used by the Sanctuary Altar Guild to purchase items for the traditional services. We would appreciate your support.
WANTED if you can sponsor a week, several weeks or a month ($100 per week). THANK YOU!
Sunday, November 20th - THANKSGIVING SUNDAY 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3 yrs - 2nd grade (Room 215) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3rd - 5th grade (Room 206) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music (WAC) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 123)
Monday, November 21st 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 5:30 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Church Council (Warehouse) 6:00 pm Charge Conference (Sanctuary) 6:30 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)
Tuesday, November 22nd 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 6:30 pm Prison Band Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Cub Scouts (Room 101) 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105)
Wednesday, November 23rd ACCDC CLOSED 5:00 am Men’s Basketball (WAC)
Thursday, November 24th OFFICE & ACCDC CLOSED
Friday, November 25th OFFICE & ACCDC CLOSED
Saturday, November 26th
Sunday, November 27th - FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT/CHRISMON DEDICATION 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3 yrs - 2nd grade (Room 215) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3rd - 5th grade (Room 206) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 123)
Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Click on “Blogs.”
Asbury Weekly Calendar
* WAC - Wilson Activity Center
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY - “THE JOURNEY” by Adam Hamilton You can still join us at 5:30 pm in Room 123 for advent study “The Journey” by Adam Hamilton. The study ends Dec. 18, (not meeting on Dec. 4), workbooks will be available for $15. Register with Ashley Boes. Childcare is available upon request to Laura Stinnett, [email protected].