Editor’s note: The following is excerpted from www.umcdiscipleship.org.

Our Namesake

A short film documentary outlining the impact of the first American bishop Francis Asbury on The United Methodist Church, produced by Discipleship Ministries, has won three regional Emmy awards at the 30th Midsouth Emmy® presentations.

The documentary, Francis Asbury: A Flame Spirit, was nominated for nine Emmys and won for Writer/Short Form, Set Design and Lighting during presentations Saturday at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville.

Written and directed by Steve Horswill-Johnston, Executive Director of Communications and Brand Strategy at Discipleship Ministries, the documentary features Josh Childs who plays “Chuck” on the popular web series, “Chuck Knows Church.” It was filmed at two of the oldest American Methodist chapels – St. George's Chapel in Philadelphia and Barratt's Chapel in Dover Delaware.

“Asbury’s passion was rooted in discipleship – the same passion and mission for training disciples for transformation of the world that continues in our church today,” said the Rev. Junius B. Dotson, General Secretary (CEO) of Discipleship Ministries.

“Discipleship Ministries is proud to have produced this outstanding documentary about Asbury’s key role in the development of Methodism in the American colonies….”

“The United Methodist Church marked an important milestone in our history last year when we commemorated the 200th anniversary of the death of Francis Asbury, one of the founding bishops of the Methodist Church in America” Day said. “This documentary focused our attention on the life of Asbury and we are proud to be one of the sponsors of this award-winning production.”

Asbury was sent to the American colonies by John Wesley as a preacher in 1771 when the Methodist movement in the New World was less than a decade old. Asbury became the leading bishop of American Methodism as it transformed from renewal movement to church. Until his death on March 31, 1816, Asbury traveled some 265,000 miles on horseback, expanding the church from 1,200 to 214,000 members and more than 700 ordained preachers.

To learn more about Asbury, go to http://www.FrancisAsbury.com

To view the video, go to https://youtu.be/6QzARl7Nmd4

Asbury United Methodist Church 10,000 Candelaria Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112

Phone: 505-299-0643 www.AsburyABQ.org

church@AsburyABQ.org

Rev. Ron Colwell, Senior Pastor Rev. Milton Propp, Pastor Emeritus

Gil Flores, Lay Pastor R. Lisa Massimo,

Office Administrator/Bookkeeper Vera Kleinhenz,

Director of Traditional Music Dacia Lust, Children & Youth

Worship Arts Abraham Quartey-Papafio,

Building Manager Vesta Major, MDO Director

Susan Mathews, Nursery Director

Come Worship With Us!

Traditional services: Sunday mornings 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m.

Contemporary service: Sunday mornings 11:00 a.m.

The Mission of Asbury United Methodist Church is to love God and one another through Jesus Christ as we raise up a new generation of Christians.

Asbury eTrails February 2017

Job Opportunities We are continuing to recruit for the part-time positions of Director of Children’s Ministry and Youth Ministries Director. If you know anyone who may be interested, or who you may feel would be perfect for the position please refer them to our website for the job descriptions: www.asburyabq.org/classifieds

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Revised Lectionary Readings "Copyright General Board of Discipleship. www.GBOD.org Used by permission."

February 5, 2017

Fifth Sunday After

Epiphany

Isaiah 58:1-12

Psalm 112:1-10

1 Corinthians 2:1-12

Matthew 5:13-20

February 12, 2017

Sixth Sunday After

Epiphany

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Psalm 119:1-8

1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Matthew 5:21-37

February 19, 2017

Seventh Sunday After

Epiphany

Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18

Psalm 119:33-40

1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Matthew 5:38-48

February 26, 2017

Transfiguration of the

Lord

Exodus 24:12-18

Psalm 99

2 Peter 1:16-21

Matthew 17:1-9

The Asbury UMW installed several new officers in December to begin their tenure in January. At the helm as President is Vicki Kerley. Marjorie Bahm is filling the position left vacant when Vicki moved up to President, and is now the Education, Interpretation, and Social Action Mission Coordinator as well as filling the Communications Coordinator's

position. Ena Soflin graciously agreed to fill the Secretary of Program Resources position. Remaining in their positions from last year are Kay Martinez as Vice President, Frances Wright as Secretary, Ann Robinson as Treasurer, Mary Swigert as Spiritual Growth Mission Coordinator, Dolly & Beth Hodgson as Membership Nurture & Outreach Mission Coordinators, Ann Plante as Nominations Committee Chairwoman, and Glenda Tennyson as Historian. On the Nominations Committee are Alice Mummey, Sue Sais, and Penelope Shenk. Vicki presided over the first Unit Meeting of the year on January 5th with the program of Service of Prayer & Self-Denial: Women at Work. Specifically we explored the hardships of women in the food service industry whose minimum wage of $2.13/hour has not increased in over 20 years. Vicki Kerley & Darlene Anderson gave a dramatic presentation of the plight of a mother and her daughter both working as restaurant servers making these low wages. UMW Unit Meetings and Circles programs are open to all members and other interested women in our Asbury Church Family or greater Albuquerque Community. The general UMW Unit Meeting is on February 2nd at 9 a.m. at the Hospitality Room of Asbury UMC. The program with be Mothers in Action. If you plan to attend please bring a baby item which will be given to The United Methodist Children's Home Outreach Program here in Albuquerque; they are in need of diapers and baby wipes. UMW Circle Meetings in February: The Ruth Circle will meet at the home of Darlene Anderson on February 16th at 9:30 a.m.; the Elizabeth Circle will meet at the home of Frances Wright on February 21st at 9:30 a.m.; and the Hannah Circle will meet at the home of Tibby Jerome on February 21st at 7:00 p.m. Additional correction in the 2017 UMW Yearbook: On page 19, the address for Nancy Ruth Weart is 104 Quail Trail Unit 10, Edgewood, NM 87015. Thank you. Send updates and inquires to Marjorie Bahm, (505) 332-8456.

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JoAnn Walde is back at her home at Bee Hive. She would love to have visitors. Jane Fuller

Prayers of thanks! Celia’s ski club bus slid off the road Saturday, January 21st. They were trapped aboard for three hours before rescue. No one was hurt! Jimmy Richardson

Our granddaughter, Alyssa is going to be okay! She will be on dialysis for a while. She and baby Logan will be in the hospital for about another week. Al and Janice Bell.

Ellen Marsh (who is 3 and loves to dance in the aisles) is excited that she’ll be a big sister in late June. Parents Tracy and Jae and grandparents Dave and Laurie are delighted too.

Thank you to everyone who helped with Nancy Escue’s memorial reception . A special thank you to Dave and Matt Sauter for making the sidewalks safe for all of us. Bereavement

Committee Our son John’s visit over new year. Marilou

and Jim Cochran Frank and Jeryl Newcomer celebrated their

fortieth wedding anniversary on January 8th. Thank you Jeryl for 40 years of being a very helpful and caring person. Frank and Jeryl Newcomer

Thank you to Betty Jean Highland, Al and Janie Bell, Jimmy and Celia Richardson for taking down our Christmas decorations.

The last week in December our family celebrated anniversaries: Kay and Frank, 50 years; Shannon and Neil, 25 years; and, Tasha and Brandon, 1 year. Kay Martinez

My friend and co-worker, Tito Montoya, had successful shoulder surgery. Prayers for a full recovery. Wright Bryan

Dale Shenk passed away January 23. Prayers for Penelope and the family.

Prayers for Barbara Wardlaw for healing and comfort following a serious fall. Kay Moore

My daughter-in-law, Betty Walcott, passed away on Saturday, January 21st, after battling cancer for many years. Prayers for the family. Dolores Walcott

For all those Cowboy fans out there—Maybe next year!

Pat Mason was put in hospice care. Vicki Kerley

Prayers for family and friends of Linda Lewis, who passed away January 14th. Funeral services are pending as Linda will be buried in Oklahoma; however, memorial services will be held at Asbury UMC.

Prayers for JoAnn Walde who was at Presbyterian, having been admitted for testing, with results being a staff infection in her elbow. She is doing better now.

Prayers for the family of Gene Gardenhire, a former Asbury member who passed away recently. Gene leaves behind wife, Wanda and their three children, Terry, Gayle and Alan.

Wayne Prentice had a stroke yesterday (Saturday, Jan. 7th). He is a longtime friend and retired APS teacher. Buddy & Jerri Robertson

Prayers for a speedy recovery for Harold Ellis, who is having eye surgery. Larry and Schelley Carlton and Mary Lynne Mathews

Prayers for our son as he travels back to Norfolk; he was stuck in Atlanta. Marilou and Jim Cochran

Dee Casteel, former Asbury member, passed away on December 22nd in Pennsylvania.

My sister, Janie Hardin, is at our younger sister’s home receiving hospice care. I request prayers for comfort and peace for her and the family. Tana Thomas

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The 2017 UMW Reading Program Books are Here For almost 150 years, members of United Methodist Women and its predecessor organizations have been involved in mission that includes prayer, study and action. The reading program is a study opportunity, encouraging the members to read a diverse range of books with the intention of broadening their exposure to a variety of concepts. It does not intend that readers accept each word or idea contained in each book, only that they become more informed members of society. You do not need to be a member of the United Methodist Women to read any of these books, all of which are located on the wooden book cart in the library. UMW Reading Program Books for 2017. All are donated by members of Asbury's United Methodist Women. * In memory of Nancy Escue Education for Mission * Faith Ed.: Teaching about Religion in an Age of Intolerance by Linda K. Wertheimer Love Casts Out Fear: A Jihad Survivor's Journey from Revenge to Redemption by Brother Nathan and David Culross Wherever the River Runs: How a Forgotten People Renewed My Hope in the Gospel by Kelly Minter Journey with J. W.: John Wesley's Ride Through Methodist History by Daphna Flegal * A History of Religion in 5 1/2 Objects: Bringing the Spiritual to its Senses by S. Brent Plate Leadership Development Called to the Fire: A Witness for God in Mississippi; The Story of Dr. Charles Johnson by Chet Bush Falling Into Place: A Memoir of Overcoming by Hattie Kauffman High Yield: Seven Disciplines of the Fruitful Leader by Lovett H. Weems Jr. and Tom Berlin Not Safe for Church: Ten Commandments for Reaching New Generations by F. Douglas Powe Jr. and Jasmine R. Smothers Sally Ride: America's First Woman in Space by Lynn Sherr Nurturing for Community * Broken & Blessed: God Changes the World One Person and One Family at a Time by Jessica LaGrone Launch Your Encore: Finding Adventure & Purpose Later in Life by Hans Finzel and Rick Hicks Money on Purpose: Finding a Faith-filled Balance by Shayna Lear Seamless Faith: Simple Practices for Daily Family Life by Traci Smith Slowing Time: Seeking the Sacred Outside Your Kitchen Door by Barbara Mahany * Age of Dignity: Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America by Ai-Jen Poo and Ariane Conrad Social Action America and its Guns: A Theological Expose by James E. Atwood Class Lives: Stories from Across Our Economic Divide by Chuck Collins, Jennifer Ladd, Maynard Seider and Felice Yeskel Pre-Post-Racial America: Spiritual Stories from the Front Lines by Sandhya Jha Snake Oil: How Fracking's False Promise of Plenty Imperils Our Future by Richard Heinberg What We're Fighting for NOW is Each Other: Dispatches from the Front Lines of Climate Justice by Wen Stephenson Spiritual Growth Femmevangelical: The Modern Girl's Guide to the Good News by Jennifer D. Crumpton Fully Awake and Truly Alive: Spiritual Practices to Nurture Your Soul by Rev. Jane E. Vennard If Eve Only Knew: Freeing Yourself from Biblical Womanhood and Becoming All God Means for You to Be by Kendra Irons and Melanie Mock Soul Repair: Recovering from Moral Injury After War by Rita H. Brock and Gabriella Lettini Wild in the Hollow: On Chasing Desire and Finding the Broken Way Home by Amber C. Haines * Worry Less so You Can Live More: Surprising, Simple Ways to Feel More Peace, Joy and Energy by Jane Rubietta Other new items in the Asbury Library: Veggie Tales: Pirates Who Don't Do Anything A DVD Introduction to the Old Testament In response to some of the concerns voiced during the Annual Church Conference in November and from the town hall question and answer session held later, printed copies of the minutes and reports from church committees will now be available in the library. Look for the binder on top of the shelf near the computer. Search our online catalog from your home computer or smart phone on the Asbury web site Library Page, found under Church Info, or go directly to www.asburyabq.org/AsburySearch.htm. Use the search function of your browser to find any combination of words, numbers or letters in any column. Books currently on the UMW Reading Program have UMW in the Subject column and are found on the wooden cart in the library.

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The Asbury Home Connection Helping to Fund the Missions of Asbury United Methodist Church

What is the Asbury Home Connection? – The Asbury Home Connection is a real estate referral service that helps buyers or sellers of real estate find a real estate broker to assist them in the purchase or sale of property (not just homes).

What is in it for Asbury? – As a result of Asbury helping to arrange the real estate broker arrangement for a buyer and/or seller, Asbury will receive 25% of the real estate commission generated in the sale. The money goes to Asbury, without deduction for administrative fees or expenses, in order to support Asbury missions. In the two and half years since Dennis and Sharon Fish (long time members of Asbury) set up the service, Asbury has received of $22,500 to support church missions.

How much are we talking about? – The purchase or sale of a $200,000 home would typically generate $1,500 to Asbury for use in its mission activities.

How does it work? – If you are buying or selling property in this state of any other state, call or text Dennis Fish at 505-250-9009 or e-mail him at dennispfish@gmail.com and tell him that you want to use the Asbury Connection for the sale or purchase. Dennis will make the contact with the realtor you want to use or if you don’t have a realtor, he can help you or he can help you find a realtor. Once the relationship is established, the sale transaction is the same as any other real estate sale or purchase.

What if I want to use my own realtor? – You can use any realtor that you want. All that needs to happen is that you need to contact Dennis Fish as the representative of the Asbury Home Connection before you sign a listing agreement with another realtor. When you talk to Dennis, just tell him who you want to use as your realtor. After that, your communications in the sale process are all with the realtor of your choice.

Is it only available in Albuquerque? – No. If your children, parents or friends are looking for a realtor or have a realtor that they want to use in another City or state, just have them contract Dennis before signing a listing agreement with that realtor.

Does using the Asbury Home Connection make the transaction cost more? – No. The real estate commission will be the same whether you use the Home Connection or not.

So what is the catch - it sounds too good to be true? – There is no catch. Real estate referral services are common throughout the United States. Large companies use them all the time when they move their employees from city to city or from one state to another. Realtors are glad to have the business referred to them. Dennis Fish is a long time member of Asbury Church and he agreed to set up the Asbury Home Connection and pass through all the commissions that he would otherwise receive for the referral services. Dennis collects nothing for his role and has generously agreed to allow his license to be used in order to help Asbury and its missions.

Consider an IRA Charitable Rollover (If you are 70 ½ or more and must take a Required Minimum Distribution)

The budget legislation passed and signed into law in December 2015 permanently reinstated the IRA Charitable Rollover that was in effect sporadically since 2006. This provision allows taxpayers who are 70½ or older to transfer any amount up to as much as $100,000 directly from an IRA (Traditional or Roth) to a qualified charity (like Asbury) each year without having any of the transferred amount counted as part of their adjusted gross income. The transfer also can count toward the taxpayer’s annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). If you do this, the transferred amount will not be taxed, whereas if you simply take your RMD for yourself, it will be taxed along with all your other income. By lowering your adjusted gross income, you may even pay less tax on your Social Security income. You don’t have to itemize deductions to get the tax savings; in fact, you cannot deduct the donated amount because it does not count as income. All it takes is a request to your IRA custodian to make a transfer directly to Asbury. Why not donate your annual RMD (or more if you can afford it) to Asbury under this provision and avoid paying income tax on it?

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Adult Sunday School Classes

Meet at 9:45 a.m.

Trailblazers - Open to adults of all ages and meets in the Hospitality Room on the south end of the Atrium.

Adult Bible Study - uses the “Adult Bible Studies” series published through Cokesbury and meets in Rooms 1-2 in the West Hall.

Rotation Sunday School February Theme—Samuel

February 7 - Movie

February 14 - Computers

February 21 - Drama

February 28 - Art

Rotation Sunday School is for 1st-5th

grades. We focus on one story for a month,

so we can remember them well. Our year-

long theme is Obeying God.

ASBURY eTRAILS is a monthly publication of Asbury UMC, 10,000 Candelaria NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.

Rev. Ron Colwell, senior pastor; Barbara Lewis, editor.

Opinions expressed in articles with bylines are those of the individual authors and may not reflect the opinions held by the church.

Please e-mail articles by the 22nd of the month to trailseditor@asburyabq.org or leave typed, double-spaced articles in the Trails mail-box at the church.

© 2017 Asbury United Methodist Church

Youth News!

Sunday School Every week @ 10:00 a.m.

February 5: Breaking Bread 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Spring Camps at Sacramento Methodist

Assembly:

ROC: March 3-5 grades 6-8

$135—Register by 2/17

CCYM: March 3-5 grades 9-12

$130—Register by 2/20

University Heights United Methodist Church 2210 Silver Ave, SE

Next Meal: February 5, 2017, 5:00 p.m.

AN ACTS 2 @ ASBURY

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Holy Frijoles Every time you buy food, pick up a can of beans for the Storehouse...any kind- pinto, refried, pork and beans, kidney, lima, etc. Bring them to the church and place them in the closet across from the main sanctuary. The Storehouse serves about 150 families every day.

Sign Language Class

Are you interested in learning sign language? Would you like to know how to sign the Lord’s Prayer and hymns? Mary Webb teaches the sign language class that meets on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. on the east end of the church. Join us!

Your Event Could Be Here!

Would you like to let the congregation know about an event happening in the life of the

church? Email trailseditor@asburyabq.org by the 22nd of the month.