Worship Services: 8 am Traditional Service, Chapel 9:15 am Traditional Service, Sanctuary 11 am Modern Service, Sanctuary

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1 Worship Services: 8 am Traditional Service, Chapel 9:15 am Traditional Service, Sanctuary 11 am Modern Service, Sanctuary Children, Nursery & Early Childhood Ages 6 weeks to Pre-K: First floor, 7:45 am noon Elementary Ages: Kindergarten to 5th grade: Second floor, 9:15 or 11 am Students 6th - 12th grades: Venue at 9:15 am facebook.com/asburytulsa twitter.com/asburytulsa instagram.com/asburytulsa

2 Worship Worship Today Excerpt from the Sermon Journal, Monday, January 29, 2018 Written by Pastor Tom Harrison Unite to Truth - Ephesians 4:25-28 These four verses are full of application, but I m emphasizing the word truth in this week s readings. Truth appears 224 times in the Bible (183 times in the New Testament). It s a major word. Pontius Pilate asked the famous question, What is truth? It seemed like he was more interested in preserving the status quo than in letting the truth shine upon his heart. Jesus said, I tell you the truth 78 times in the Gospels. As such, our daily readings will be in The Gospel of John this week. You might want to use your Bible s concordance or your Bible apps search function to do your own word search. Again, this is a very important word in the Bible. Something to Think About: Jack Nicholson told Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men, You want the truth? You can t handle the truth! The truth can be very hard to hear. We are easily self-deceived. Is there truth you have been avoiding? What s the truth about your response to your neighbor? What s the truth about your anger? What s the truth about your pride? What s the truth about loving your work? Are you aligning with the truth or have you allowed falsehood to capture your heart? Digging Deeper: Shrove Tuesday Shrove Tuesday, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, is a reminder that Christians are entering a season of penance and was originally a solemn day. The word shrove refers to hearing confession, assigning penance and absolving of sin. Over the centuries, Shrove Tuesday took on a festive nature, but in previous centuries the Lenten fast was quite severe. Christians abstained from all meat and items that came from animals, including butter, eggs, cheese and fat which is why Shrove Tuesday became known as Mardi Gras, the French term for Fat Tuesday which would be the last day to consume rich, fatty foods before Lent. Over time, Mardi Gras extended from a single day to the entire period of Shrovetide, the days from the last Sunday before Lent through Shrove Tuesday. In the countries that speak Romance languages (derived primarily from Latin), Shrovetide is also known as Carnivale literally, farewell to meat. In the Englishspeaking countries, Shrove Tuesday became known as Pancake Day, because Christians used up their eggs, butter and milk to make pancakes and other pastries. This year, consider making an ancient Christian tradition your new family tradition by having pancakes for dinner on Tuesday February 13, and joining us for Ash Wednesday services on February 14.

3 Learn this Week Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week February 5: February 6: February 7: February 8: February 9: February 10: Ephesians 4:29-32 Genesis 50:15-21 Matthew 6:9-15 Matthew 18:21-35 Acts 9: Corinthians 2:5-11 Next Week: Unite in Forgiveness Scripture Memory Scripture memory is one of the primary ways the Holy Spirit renews our minds and helps us think and act like Jesus. As a way of growing together in spiritual maturity, Pastor Tom is challenging us to memorize this verse this week: 2/5 Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. For a complete scripture memory list, stop by any Guest Services desk today. ournal J n o m r Se 24, June February April February Series 1: As It Is In Heaven April Series 2: 2 - May 13 Found Lost And June m Above sness Fro Righteou May Series 3: New Sermon Journals available TODAY This new journal contains THREE sermon series As it is in Heaven, Lost and Found and Righteousness from Above. Please pick up today at any Guest Services desk. $5.00 per journal. The journal begins February 12 and goes through June 24.

4 Serve this Month UNITED In Prayer canceled for TONIGHT Boy Scout Spaghetti Lunch TODAY, 11 am - 1 pm, in the CLC Asbury s Boy Scout Foundation and Troop 10 invite you to its annual spaghetti lunch! Come enjoy spaghetti with bread sticks, or chili and crackers, salad, and a yummy dessert with your family and friends. Cost is $6 per person or $24 per family of 4 or more. Tickets on sale at the door. All proceeds benefit Asbury s Boy Scouts. IF: GATHERING FOR WOMEN JOIN US FEBRUARY 9-10 What IF we followed God with perseverance instead of insecurity? Friday, February 9, from 5:30-9:30 pm in the CLC at Asbury. Saturday, February 10, will be from 9 am - Noon, in the CLC at Asbury Cost $10. Register at Small Groups Launch Meeting Thursday, February 15, 6:30 pm in the Family Room Asbury is launching our small groups churchwide after a very successful fall pilot launch! There will be many types of groups: men, women, couples, singles, and more! Come learn more at our launch meeting Thursday, February 15, 6:30 pm in the Family Room. Already in a small group? We don t want to change anything, just let us know! Contact mrenkema@asburytulsa.org. Ash Wednesday, February 14 Join us as we observe the beginning of the season of Lent. This year we will offer two Ash Wednesday services: 7 am in Mason Chapel (come on your way to work or school as service will last 30 minutes) 6 pm in the Sanctuary (service will last under an hour). No child care - children are encouraged to attend with their families.

5 About Asbury Are you new to Asbury? Are you wanting a deeper connection with Jesus? Please join us at our Welcome Brunch. We invite you to our 4-week Welcome Brunch beginning TODAY at 9:15 or 11 am. This is a great opportunity to learn more about who we are as a church and to begin to get connected into the life of Asbury. Register for the Welcome Brunch today at asburytulsa.org/brunch or stop by the Guest Services Desk. Next Welcome Brunch Opportunity TODAY Visit asburytulsa.org/brunch to register today! Questions? Contact Michelle Rafferty at mrafferty@asburytulsa.org or

6 Order of Worship February 4, am WELCOME Dr. Guy Ames MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE In Thee is Gladness Rosanna Corrales BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST David and Avery Lenhart, Acolytes CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Angie Cockrell Hymn 103 Dr. Pat Calhoun, Anna Calhoun APOSTLES CREED FELLOWSHIP MOMENT SPECIAL Grace Alone Melody Gum CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS Here I Am To Worship Great Is Thy Faithfulness Hymn 140 PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Guy Ames PASTORAL MOMENT DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY Barbara Graves SCRIPTURE Ephesians 4:25-28 Pew Bible Pg MESSAGE UNITE Unite in Truth SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE POSTLUDE 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma

7 Order of Worship February 4, :15 am PRELUDE In Thee is Gladness Rosanna Corrales VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP My Eternal King Reprise Johnny Fuller WELCOME ORCHESTRA SPECIAL Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy New Covenant Orchestra CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS We Are God s People Chancel Choir Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise New Covenant Orchestra Hymn 103 FELLOWSHIP MOMENT SPECIAL MUSIC PASTORAL PRAYER When In Our Music God Is Glorified Rosanna Corrales, Organ PASTORAL MOMENT DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY How Great Thou Art Chancel Choir New Covenant Orchestra SCRIPTURE Ephesians 4:25-28 Pew Bible Pg MESSAGE UNITE Unite in Truth SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE SPECIAL MUSIC Grace Alone Melody Gum Cheryl Thompson, Piano BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Rosanna Corrales 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma

8 Order of Worship February 4, am WELCOME FELLOWSHIP MOMENT CONGREGATIONAL SINGING Love Goes On Angie Cockrell King Of My Heart Jordan Garrett What A Beautiful Name Emory and Kendall Parris PASTORAL PRAYER PASTORAL MOMENT OFFERING MUSIC Olivia Hurd SCRIPTURE Ephesians 4:25-28 Pew Bible Pg MESSAGE UNITE Unite in Truth SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE RESPONSE SONG 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Caroline Ewy Break Every Chain Angie Cockrell BENEDICTION 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma