Worship Services: 8 am 9:15 am 11 am

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1 Worship Services: 8 am 9:15 am 11 am Traditional Service, Chapel Traditional Service, Sanctuary 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 - 8th grades: Venue at 9:15 am 9th - 12th grades: Room 2901 at 9:15 in the main building

2 Worship Worship Today Excerpt from the Sermon Journal, Monday, December 11, 2017 Written by Pastor Tom Harrison Invitation to Love - Luke 19:1-10 Many people will never set foot in a church because deep down they feel they are simply not good enough to fit in with all the good people. Others won t come because they are appalled by the hypocrisy of those who profess the faith but do not practice it. The reality is that we are all sinners who stand in need of grace. The reality is that God loves us just as we are. If that seems too good to be true, remember Jesus interaction with the wicked little tax collector, Zacchaeus. A tax collector in that day was a traitor to his nation and to his faith. He was the chief tax collector, too. He made a lot of money but paid a very high cost for it he was absolutely hated by his own people. Yet, Jesus showed up, called his name and brought salvation into his life. Something to Think About: Do you feel loved, accepted and forgiven by Jesus Christ? This is God s will for you! Is there someone you can share this same good news with, too? We are here to help others follow Jesus and it might begin by simply letting them know they are loved. End-of-Year Giving Thank you for your continued generosity this year. For those who want to make end-ofyear contributions to Asbury to be included in your 2017 tax statement, here are your opportunities: The church office will be open Friday, December 29, until 5 pm, for those who would like to personally deliver contributions. The south entrance of the church will be open Saturday, December 30, 10 am-3 pm to place a contribution in the drop box. You may give during the worship services on Sunday, December 31. The south entrance of the church will be open Sunday, December 31, through 6 pm to place a contribution in the drop box. If you wish to mail contributions to the church, they must be postmarked by December 30, as the post office is closed on Sunday, December 31. You can give online through myasburytulsa.org until 10 pm December 31. Please contact the finance office at if you have questions.

3 Learn this Week Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week December 18: Revelations 3:19-22 December 19: Luke 12:35-40 December 20: John 1:1-14 December 21: John 14:15-21 December 22: Colossians 1:15-20 December 23: Hebrews 1:1-9 Next Week: Invite: Invitation to Blessing 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: 12/18 Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. For a complete scripture memory list, stop by any Guest Services desk today. New Perceptions are here Books will be on sale in the main foyer each Sunday through December 17 and in the main office during the week. Volume XVI books are $10 each, previous versions are available for $5 each. Bless someone with a copy this Christmas.

4 Serve this Month Christmas Eve Volunteers 100 MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Christmas Eve is a meaningful night in the life of the church when we welcome a large number of guests. We invite you to join us in demonstrating the hospitality of Jesus. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Lauren Brown at lbrown@asburytulsa.org for Guest Services and Marsha Baker at mbaker@asburytulsa.org for Children s. Peter Mayer Stars & Promises 2017 Tuesday, December 19, 7 pm Venue, doors open at 6 pm Join us for the free Peter Mayer concert, When I Come Home. An offering will be taken with all proceeds gained going to benefit the Goodland Academy. Bring your friends and family as there s something for everybody. Cornerstone Commissioning & Baby Shower Today in all services we are commissioning Pastor Jon Odom and the Launch Team for our new satellite congregation, Cornerstone Church. Just as we send out missionaries all over the world, we are sending this team from our congregation to go reach new people for Christ in midtown Tulsa. As Asbury gives birth to our new congregation, we are hosting a Cornerstone Baby Shower today from 4-6 pm at the new location (4803 S. Lewis Ave). You are invited to come and peek at our new baby church. In the spirit of a true baby shower, we are also accepting donations of diapers and wipes which we will give to support Emergency Infant Services of Tulsa. Candle Stuffing TODAY - We need you! Join us in the Gym 9 am to 12 pm to stuff 6,500 candles for Christmas Eve! As you come into the gym, we will have candles and cups stacked on tables ready to be put together. Pick a table and start stuffing.

5 About Asbury Our Doors are Open! We want to welcome everyone to Asbury this Christmas Eve! Join us for our traditional candle-lighting ceremony, Christmas carols, hot chocolate, cider and cookies. All services are family friendly, but the 4 pm service will have a little extra fun with joyful sounds from the CounterPoint Live kids. Candlelight Christmas Eve Services Sunday, December am** Celebrate the Morning Together One Service with Carols and Communion, Sanctuary 4 pm Fun Christmas, Sanctuary 5:30 pm* Classic Christmas, Sanctuary 7 pm* Classic Christmas, Sanctuary 8:30 pm Classic Christmas, Sanctuary 11 pm Quiet Christmas, Mason Chapel *child care provided for ages 5 and under ** child care provided for ages 2 and under

6 Order of Worship December 17, am WELCOME CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Dr. Guy Ames Go Tell It On A Mountain Asbury s Singing Ambassadors PRELUDE Hark, the Herald Angels Sing Rosanna Corrales BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Jenika and Juliana Henderson, Acolytes CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Angie Cockrell Hymn 240 Dr. Pat Calhoun, Anna Calhoun ADVENT CANDLE READING The Lenhart Family RESPONSE HYMN Emmanuel, Emmanuel Hymn 204 FELLOWSHIP MOMENT SPECIAL Dr. Guy Ames Mary Did You Know Asbury s Singing Ambassadors CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS Joy to the World Angie Cockrell Hymn 246 Dr. Pat Calhoun, Anna Calhoun O Come, All Ye Faithful Hymn 234 PASTORAL PRAYER PASTORAL MOMENT DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY Barbara Graves SCRIPTURE Luke 19:1-9 Pew Bible Pg MESSAGE INVITE Rev. Gloria Denton Invitation to Love SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Dr. Guy Ames POSTLUDE Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: Widow Ministry 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma

7 PRELUDE Order of Worship December 17, :15 am CALL TO WORSHIP Adeste Fideles Sean Groombridge BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST WELCOME Jake and Avery Iliff, Acolytes Rev. Jay Henderson MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY BAPTISM ADVENT CANDLE READING Effron, Shepard & Honomichl Family SPECIAL Caroling Caroling Medley Piano Ensemble CONGREGATIONAL CAROLS O Little Town of Bethlehem Hymn 230 Once In Royal David s City Hymn 250 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Hymn 229 Angels From The Realms of Glory Hymn 220 FELLOWSHIP MOMENT SPECIAL Gloria Fanfare Cynthia Bedford Celebration Ringers ANTHEM Of the Father s Love Begotten Chancel Choir PASTORAL PRAYER PASTORAL MOMENT DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY Ding Dong Merrily on High SCRIPTURE LUKE 19:1-9 PEW BIBLE PG MESSAGE INVITE Rev. Gloria Denton Invitation to Love SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Rev. Gloria Denton Rev. Jay Henderson Rosanna Corrales Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: Widow Ministry 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma

8 Order of Worship December 17, am GATHERING SONG Joy To The World Angie Cockrell BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST WELCOME Lakin and Lauren Lee, Acolytes Rev Jay Henderson BAPTISM FELLOWSHIP MOMENT ADVENT CANDLE READING Romero Family SPECIAL Caroling Caroling Medley Piano Ensemble CONGREGATIONAL CAROLS O Little Town of Bethlehem Hymn 230 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Hymn 229 Angels From The Realms of Glory Hymn 220 O Come Let Us Adore Him O Holy Night PASTORAL PRAYER Angie Cockrell PASTORAL MOMENT OFFERING MUSIC O Come O Come Emmanuel Kirstie Thompson Olivia Hurd SCRIPTURE Luke 19:1-9 Pew Bible Pg MESSAGE INVITE Rev. Gloria Denton Invitation to Love SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Rev. Gloria Denton Rev. Charlie Ryser CONGREGATIONAL CAROL How Many Kings Caroline Ewy BENEDICTION Rev. Gloria Denton Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: Widow Ministry 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma