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.”

October 4, 2015

World Communion Sunday

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 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

October 4, 2015 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.

Gathering in God’s Presence

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude Holy Manna, Bread From Heaven Victoria Harden David Lasky

*Call to Worship We are all one family, made in the image of God. We are all one family, all over the world. We are all one family, each unique, each special. We are all one family, brothers and sisters. We are all one family, given gifts and talents to share. We are all one family, on one journey of faith. We are all one family, united in love, united in peace, united in Christ our Lord. AMEN.

*Hymn of Praise Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty 64

Preparing Our Hearts

Children’s Moments Laura Stinnett

(Kid’s Club available for 3 and 4 year olds.)

Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God

Prayer for the People

The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory A Communion Meditation Chancel Choir

Don Besig

*Doxology 94

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*Hymn of Meditation One Bread, One Body 620

Hearing God’s Word

Scripture Lesson 2 Timothy 1:1-14 (NLT, Pew Bible) 914 The Message “Hungry” Rev. Mary Hilliard

*Please stand as you are able.

Responding to God With Our Lives

A SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE IV (with sung responses) 26

If you would prefer a gluten free wafer for communion please notify the pastor or communion steward as you come forward. The offering plate located at the front of the main aisle is for love offerings that fund our Community Ministries. This ministry provides charitable assistance to people in need.

Communion Anthem Come, Share the Lord Chancel Choir

Bryan Jeffery Leech

*Hymn of Commitment For the Bread Which You Have Broken 614

(vs 1,2,4)

*Blessing of God’s People

*Choral Benediction Shalom to You 666

Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends. May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends. In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.

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

Postlude Festal Flourish Victoria Harden

Gordon Jacob

Thank you to Victoria Harden for playing the organ this morning.

Assisting in Worship: (8:30) Maeghan Arnold / (10:45) John Gentry Acolytes:(8:30) Aaron Stumhofer, January Marriott / (10:45) Jeshwin Mazhil

Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Jason Stumhofer, Joe Hof / 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath

Language Speakers:(8:30)Bill Maples-Spanish, Ebi Yesunesadhas-Tamil (Indian Dialect)

Language Speakers:(10:45)Maeghan Arnold-Spanish/American Sign Language,

Femila Mazhil-Tamil (Indian Dialect)

Message Notes

Message outline for Rev. Hilliard “Hungry” 2 Timothy 1:1-14

I. Emotional Hunger

A. Soothed by Companionship

B. Comforted by Common Mission

C. Absolute Satisfaction Comes from the Spirit

II. Spiritual Hunger

A. Fortified in United Purpose

B. Personal Issues Need Resolution Through the Good News

C. Peace Found Through Grace

III. The Message of Communion

A. Discover Intimacy with God

B. Share in Mutual Joy and Hope With One Another

C. Triumph Through Proclaiming the Lord’s Death

D. Draw Near to Experience the Longing for Communion with Christ!

Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center

October 4, 2015 10:45 A.M.

Fields of Grace

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.

Forever Mighty to Save

Children’s Moments Sheri Dawson

(Kid’s Club available for 3 and 4 year olds.)

Pastoral Prayer

Sharing of Our Gifts

Oceans

The Message “...a Place at the Table”

Matthew 26:20-30 Rev. Chase Green

Holy Communion—If you would prefer a gluten free wafer for communion please

notify the pastor or communion steward as you come forward. Love offerings placed in the small wicker baskets support our Community Ministries. This ministry provides charitable assistance to people in need.

The Table

The Invitation and Blessing

All the People Said Amen

Assisting in Worship: Mike DuPas

Sound Operator: Randy Dennis

Video Operator: David Marano

Language Speakers: Rachel Golden-French/German,

Ebi Yesunesadhas-Tamil (Indian Dialect)

Celebration Band Celebration Singers Tom Evans Dusty Jones Lanier Hocott Mary Ross Pat Purifoy Terry South Joe Stout

Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor mary@asbury-lr.org

Rev. Chase Green, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care chase@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

Mike DuPas, Interim Part-Time Praise & Worship Leader stephen@asbury-lr.org

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

Jaclyn Gwin, Nursery Director nursery@asbury-lr.org

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

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

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

Ora Bunton, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org

Judith Hill, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director asstdir@asbury-lr.org

Special Events Sunday, October 4th...........................................................Pumpkin Patch OPENS!! 12 pm (South Lawn) Tuesday, October 6th...............................................................................Keenagers 12 pm (Warehouse) Sunday, October 11th...............................HOG ON THE HILL 4 pm (WAC, South Lawn, Parking Lot) Thursday, October 15th........................................................Senior Game Day 10:30 am (Warehouse)

KEENAGERS • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH • NOON • WAREHOUSE Menu: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Rolls and Apple Cobbler. Cost is $7. Program: Danny Thomason, Entertainer. Call for reservation no later than 10 a.m. Monday, October 5th, 225-9231. Also, remember to bring non-perishable food items for Quapaw Quarter UMC Food Pantry.

Pastor on Call: Oct. 9, 10, & 11 Rev. Mary Hilliard Oct. 16, 17, & 18 Rev. Chase Green

YOUTH NEWS: No Youth Tonight because of Fall Retreat! Spend some time resting and catching up on homework! Thanks to everyone that helped unload pumpkins yesterday! We still have lots of shifts in the Pumpkin Patch-please sign up online (scan the QR code), or in your Sunday School class today! This Wednesday, Maddy Adkins will be leading the devotional, and we’ll be in small groups! Meet in the Warehouse from 6 pm - 7:30 pm!

October Drivers Van Car Charles Galloway JeanBeth Hill

Preaching Schedule Sunday, Oct. 4th Sunday, Oct. 11th Children’s Sabbath 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, September 27, 2015

Sunday School: 208 8:30 (D): 133 10:45 (D): 83 10:45 (C): 113 Total Worship Attendance: 329

Guests: 26 including 3 First Time

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

Wednesdays, Oct. 7 and 14: Wild Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, The Edge, 5:45-7:30 pm Sunday, Oct. 11 is Children’s Sabbath in all services, Children’s Choirs will sing at all services, AND HOG ON THE HILL, FALL FESTIVAL, AND PUMPKIN PATCH, 4 pm to 7 pm.

Prayers: Donny Wilkerson June Glasier Dean Beacham Family and Friends of Martha Humphries Caroline Tatum-Smitty & Becky Burgess’ granddaughter Mary Wolf Brad Cromley-Ben Cromley’s son

Bible Studies: Sunday evening Women’s Bible Study continues weekly from 5:30-7:00 pm through Nov. 8 in Room 123. Workbooks are $14.25. To enroll, contact Ashley Boes, For childcare, contact Laura Stinnett at 225-9231. Monday Night Bible Study weekly at 6 pm in the Large Conference Room, studying Elijah. Tuesday night, Oct. 6 at 6 pm, “The Parables” led by Rev. Mary (Room 113) Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 pm studying book of Daniel.

Hog on the Hill; October 11, 4 pm - 7 pm at Asbury. See the Bulletin Insert for More Detailed Information. Hog on the Hill is almost here! We are needing a few more volunteers to make sure the event is the best that it can be! We’re looking for food servers,

people to help prepare the side items that we’re serving, clean-up crew members, Fall Festival game attendants, and a couple of people to be in the Pumpkin Patch! We also still need some silent auction items, a couple more long tables that we can borrow for the afternoon! If you’d like to help in any of these ways, please talk to Clark Cogbill, or contact Amy Bennett...amy@asbury-lr.org. Thanks!

Volunteers sought for AR Kids Read: Fall semester is Oct. 1-Dec. 18; the spring semester is Jan. 5-Mar. 18. One hour of training is provided. Typically, the volunteer works with two pupils per session for 30 minutes each. A background check is required. For more information and to sign up, contact Ginny Kurrus, ginkurrus@aol.com.

The Boy Scouts will be taking popcorn orders today in the WAC from 9:30 to 10:50 a.m. You may also make a “Military Donation” to send popcorn to troops overseas which also benefits our Troop 24. You can pay when you order or at pickup in November.

Today’s Coffee & Donuts are provided by: New Directions Sunday School Class. Call the office if interested in sponsoring a week or more. Open dates are Nov. 1, 8, & 15, 22 & 29. Open Dates for Flowers: Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. Call the office to order.

Please don’t forget to fill out the Business Directory forms and turn them in to the church office!

WANTED if you can sponsor a week, several weeks or a month ($100 per week). THANK YOU!

Sunday, October 4th 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 3rd-6th grade (Room 204) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3 yrs-2nd grade (Room 215) 10:40 am Praise Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 12:00 pm Youth return from fall retreat 12:00 pm Pumpkin Patch (South Lawn) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 123)

Monday, October 5th 7:30 am ACCDC 11:00 am Pumpkin Patch (South Lawn) 6:00 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC) 6:00 pm Monday Night Bible Study (TBA) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)

Tuesday, October 6th 7:30 am ACCDC 11:00 am Pumpkin Patch (South Lawn) 12:00 pm Keenagers (Warehouse) 6:00 pm ACCDC Board Meeting (Room 123) 6:00 pm The Parables (Room 116) 6:15 pm Prison Band Practice (WAC) 6:30 pm Girl Scouts (Room 125) 7:00 pm Cub Scout Meeting (Room 101) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105)

Wednesday, October 7th 7:30 am ACCDC 11:00 am Pumpkin Patch (South Lawn) 5:45 pm The Edge (Room 206) 6:00 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 6:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays (Room 215)

Thursday, October 8th 7:30 am ACCDC 11:00 am Pumpkin Patch (South Lawn) 6:15 pm Handbell Rehearsal 6:30 pm Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC)

Friday, October 9th

7:30 am ACCDC 11:00 am Pumpkin Patch (South Lawn)

Saturday, October 10th 9:00 am Young Adults to UALR Wesley 10:00 am Pumpkin Patch (South Lawn)

Sunday, October 11th - Children’s Sabbath 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 3rd-6th grade (Room 204) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3 yrs-2nd grade (Room 215) 10:40 am Praise Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 12:00 pm Pumpkin Patch (South Lawn) 4:00 pm Hog on the Hill (WAC, South Lawn, Parking Lot)

Asbury Weekly Calendar

Opportunities to Grow in Faith and Share Christ.

* WAC - Wilson Activity Center

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