December 16, Third Sunday of Advent

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1 December 16, 2018 Third Sunday of Advent 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. A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive Little Rock, AR Asbury UMCLR

2 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. December 16, 2018 Divine Worship Sanctuary Gathering in God s Presence 8:30 & 10:45 A.M. Welcome and Announcements Prelude Away in A Manger Bell Ensemble arr. Frances Callahan *Congregational Call to Worship Emmanuel, Emmanuel 204 Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel. God with us, revealed in us, His name is called Emmanuel. *Processional Carol Once in Royal David s City 250 Preparing Our Hearts Lighting of the Advent Wreath (8:30) Daniel, Lydia, & Audrey Acheampong (10:45) Gayle & Bradley Freier Congregation s Response: Almighty Father, thank you for the gift of joy which enters our hearts from the gift of your love. May your Holy Spirit stir in our lives the possibilities to experience the joy of life, as we come to know better your Son Jesus Christ, and share His joy with others. In His holy name we pray, Amen. A Service of Lessons and Carols Lesson 1 Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Anthem In Dulci Jubilo Chancel Choir arr. Theron Kirk Lesson 2 Isaiah 40:1-5, 9 Carol People Look East Chancel Choir arr. Howard Helvey Lesson 3 Matthew 1:18-25 Carol He Shall Feed His Flock Kara Claybrook G. F. Handel soloist *Please stand as you are able.

3 Lesson 4 Luke 1:26-35, Carol Magnificat Chancel Choir John Rutter Prayer of Advent: Most gracious God, prepare our hearts and minds to receive your deep peace. Take from us all weariness of spirit. Hush the anxieties that shout in our minds. There is no place where you are not. You are here. Today. With us. Emmanuel. Amen. Offertory Prayer Offertory God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Phil Brandon, flute arr. Lani Smith What Can I Give Him Arr. Howard Helvey Lesson 5 Luke 2:1-7 Chancel Choir Carol Joy to the World (vs. 1-2) 246 Lesson 6 Luke 2: 8-20 Carol Go Tell It on the Mountain Chancel Choir arr. Howard Helvey Lesson 7 Matthew 2:1-2 Carol Yet A King Susan Gele and arr. Lloyd Larson Richard Hunter Lesson 8 Matthew 2: 3-12 *Carol We Three Kings (Choir Only vs. 1&2) 254 (All Sing vs. 3,4,5) Lesson 9 John 1:1-14 Carol Sing We Now of Christmas Chancel Choir arr. Howard Helvey Scott Southern, Timpani *Carol of Commitment Joy to the World (vs. 3-4) 246 *Blessing of God s People (8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard (10:45) Rev. Doug Walker You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the Blessing. Postlude Liturgist: 8:30 - Don Shipley / 10:45 - Jack Henderson Acolytes: 8:30 - Kirby O Dell, Jack Steed / 10:45 - Lily Burks Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Joe Hof, Jason Stumhofer/ 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath Christmas Service Schedule December 23 - One Worship Service at 10 am in Sanctuary Christmas Eve Services - 4 pm*, 7 pm*, & 11 pm Brass prelude 3:50 pm & 10:50 pm *Childcare available

4 December 16, 2018 LAUNCH Worship Wilson Activity Center 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. Welcome and Announcements Lighting of the Advent Candles Alex and Amber Brown family Congregation's Response: Almighty Father, thank you for the gift of joy which enters our hearts from the gift of your love. May your Holy Spirit stir in our lives the possibilities to experience the yoy of life, as we come to know better your Son Jesus Christ, and share His joy with others. In His holy name we pray, Amen. White Christmas Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (King of Heaven Come Down) Born Is the King Go Tell it On the Mountain Advent Prayer and Lord s Prayer Offertory Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts The First Noel Mary, Did You Know Joseph s Lullaby The Invitation A Hallelujah Christmas Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy) The Blessing Worship Leader: Caleb Conrad Sound Operator: Randy Dennis Video Operator: David Marano LAUNCH Band LAUNCH Singers Vincent McNerlin Dusty Jones Maddy Adkins Valera McDaniel Jay McDaniel Jeff Chandler Joe Stout Diane Wright Alan Gwin Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Walker, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus Diana Brandon, Director of Music Ministries Anguel Kehayov, Organist Caleb Conrad, Praise & Worship Leader Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children Diane Wright, Minister to Youth and Young Adults Kayla Stout, Nursery Director Cheryl Cate, Finance Administrator Ora Bunton, ACCDC, Director Abby Ramirez, ACCDC, Asst. Director mary@asbury-lr.org doug@asbury-lr.org weir-t@sbcglobal.net diana@asbury-lr.org kehayata@hotmail.com caleb@asbury-lr.org laura@asbury-lr.org diane@asbury-lr.org nursery@asbury-lr.org cheryl@asbury-lr.org accdcdir@asbury-lr.org asstdir@asbury-lr.org

5 Special Events Sunday, December 16th...Lessons & Carols (Chancel Choir) 8:30 am & 10:45am Divine Services Sunday, December 16th...StarSong (LAUNCH Praise Band) 10:45 LAUNCH Service Sunday, December 23rd...ONE SERVICE IN SANCTUARY 10am Sunday, December 30th...8:30 & 10:45 Divine (Sanc.), 10:45 LAUNCH (WAC) Saturday, January 12th...Planning Retreat 9 am - Noon (Warehouse) Sunday, Dec. 9th, :30 am :45 am (Divine) 92 10:45 am (LAUNCH) 92 Total Worship Attendance: 333 Guests: 32, including 13 first-time guests Prayers: Charlie Ward, Sr. Janet Brandt Mary Jane Patton Anita Curtis Marilyn Thompson Larry Brown Clifford Smith Jane Fisher, on the death of her brother SPECIAL CHILDREN S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children Sunday, December 16: Sunday School and Music Celebrations in all services Sunday, December 23: One service at 10 am in the Sanctuary, No Sunday School, and Stone Soup at 1:30 pm at Quapaw UMC Monday, December 24: Christmas Eve services, 4 pm, 7 pm & 11 pm (childcare at 4 & 7) Tuesday, December 25: Merry Christmas! Please remember to bring your donations of gloves, hats, socks and blankets for our friends at Stone Soup. We will take them when we go on Sunday, December 23. Place your items under the tree in the Children s area. Thank you! YOUTH NEWS: Questions? Contact Diane Wright, Minister of Youth & Young Adults Today: Youth Christmas party at 5:30 pm at the O Banions house! It will be potluck, with the meat provided, bring your favorite side/dessert. Bring a wrapped gift under $10 for our Dirty Santa exchange. THIS IS OUR LAST YOUTH MEETING UNTIL JANUARY 13, 2019, as we break for the Christmas holidays. Diane will attend continuing education the first full week of January. Rest up over the break, because we have big plans in 2019! DECEMBER YOUTH ACTIVITIES Sun., Dec. 16th - 5:30 pm - Youth Christmas Party (offsite) Sun., Dec. 23rd - NO YOUTH Sun., Dec. 30th - NO YOUTH SUNDAY NIGHTS RESUME ON JANUARY 13, 2019, WEDNESDAYS RESUME ON JANUARY 16, 2019 Todays Sacred Grounds: Sponsored by the New Directions Sunday School Class. Open dates are Dec. 23 & 30 The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office for a date. Open Dates for Flowers: Dec. 30. Call the office to reserve a date. Pastor on weekend call: Dec. 14, 15, 16 Rev. Mary Hilliard Dec. 21, 22, 23 Rev. Doug Walker Preaching Schedule Sunday, Dec. 16th Sunday, Dec. 23rd 8:30 Divine Worship Lessons & Carols ONE SERVICE AT 10:45 Divine Worship Lessons & Carols 10 AM in the 10:45 LAUNCH Service StarSong Sanctuary Drivers Van Car Tim Wall Ron Paulson

6 Sunday, December 16th 8:00 am LAUNCH Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (Room 226) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am JOY Choir (Room 210) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am LAUNCH Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am LAUNCH Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 12:00 pm UMW Christmas Luncheon (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30 pm Youth Christmas Party (Offsite) Monday, December 17th 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, December 18th 6:00 pm Girl Scouts (Warehouse) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting (WAC) Wednesday, December 19th 6:00 am Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm LAUNCH Team Rehearsal (WAC) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men s Bible Study (Room 226) Thursday, December 20th 6:00 pm Rebekah Circle (Kitchen) Friday, December 21st Saturday, December 22nd Asbury Weekly Calendar Sunday, December 23rd 9:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 9:00 am Coffee & Donuts (Room 226) 10:00 am ONE SERVICE Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 1:30 pm Stone Soup (Offsite) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) NO YOUTH * WAC - Wilson Activity Center Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, Click on Blogs.