February 12, 2017 Scout Sunday

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1 February 12, 2017 Scout Sunday 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 UMC Little Rock

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. Divine Worship Sanctuary February 12, :30 A.M. Gathering in God s Presence Welcome and Announcements Prelude *Choral Introit All My Hope Chancel Choir Dave Brubeck * Presentation of the Colors *Pledge of Allegiance to the Christian Flag I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag, and to the Savior for whose Kingdom it stands; one Savior, crucified, risen and coming again with life and liberty to all who believe. *Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. *Boy Scout Oath, Law, and Girl Scout Promise Scouting Moment Jim Britt *Hymn of Praise O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing 57 Vs 1,2,3,4,7 Preparing Our Hearts Children s Moments Bob Kilpatrick Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend their own special worship service, called Kids Club. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend. Act of Praise Reflection on Life Chancel Choir Arr. Faye Lopez Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God Prayer for the People Lord s Prayer 895 The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Love Lifted Me Chancel Choir Joseph M. Martin *Doxology 95 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Please stand as you are able.

3 *Hymn of Meditation Trust and Obey 467 Hearing God s Word Scripture Lesson James 3:5b-10 (NLT, Pew Bible) 931 The Message Sticks and Stones Rev. Chase Green (8:30) Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT, Pew Bible) 482 Blessings and Discipline Rev. Mary Hilliard (10:45) Responding to God With Our Lives *Hymn of Commitment We ve a Story to Tell to the Nations 569 *Blessing of God s People *Choral Benediction My Eternal King James Marshall You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Postlude Assisting in Worship: 8:30 - Vic Anderson Acolytes: 8:30 - Erin McNamer Video Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Jason Stumhofer Boy Scout Oath On my honor, I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. Boy Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law Celebration Review Shared Ministries to District and Conference Membership steady (715 at end of 2016) 29 joined in 2016 (13 Professions of Faith, 10 transfers from UMC, 6 from other denominations 10 Baptisms 1 New ministry - Food Pantry (Dec lbs of food feeding 69) Increased Renovation to WAC Stage/Wall trim; Lighting; new soundboard 130 current enrollment in ACCDC - at full capacity (up from 117 in 2016) $8,000 Fundraiser Hog on the Hill had doubled attendance $10,000 ACCDC Fundraiser for improvements to building and outdoors $70,000+ raised to buy Asbury s new Bus!! $297, paid toward Building Mortgage of Asbury UMC due to a legacy trust, with $517, remaining on mortgage (scheduled to be paid in 7 years) Expanded Indian community ministry - hosting a language class

4 Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center February 12, :45 A.M. Those Who Trust Welcome and Announcements *Presentation of the Colors *Pledge of Allegiance to the Christian Flag *Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag *Boy Scout Oath, Law, and Girl Scout Promise Scouting Moment - Che Dolan Sing to the King Good Good Father Children s Moments Bob Kilpatrick Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend Kids Club, a special worship service. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend. Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts Oceans James 3:5b-10 The Message Sticks and Stones The Invitation How Great is Our God The Blessing Rev. Chase Green Assisting in Worship: Mike DuPas Sound Operator: Randy Dennis Video Operator: David Marano Celebration Band Celebration Singers Lisa Burgess Jay McDaniel Mary Ross Alan Gwin Dusty Jones Valera McDaniel Joe Stout Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor Rev. Chase Green, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus Anguel Kehayov, Organist Mike DuPas, Interim Part-Time Praise & Worship Leader Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children Kayla Stout, Nursery Director Amy Bennett, Minister of Youth Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager Ora Bunton, Child Development Ctr., Director Judith Hill, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director mary@asbury-lr.org chase@asbury-lr.org weir-t@sbcglobal.net kehayata@hotmail.com chase@asbury-lr.org laura@asbury-lr.org nursery@asbury-lr.org amy@asbury-lr.org cheryl@asbury-lr.org accdcdir@asbury-lr.org asstdir@asbury-lr.org

5 Special Events Monday, February 13th...Trustees Meeting 6 pm (Large Conference Room) Tuesday, February 14th...Gospel of Luke Bible Study 6 pm (Large Conference Room) Tuesday, February 14th...Life of Abraham Bible Study 6 pm (Emmanuel SS Classroom) Friday, February 17th...Parents Night Out 6 pm (WAC) Monday, February 20th...Office Closed for President s Day Tuesday, February 21st... Christ s Cries from the Cross 6 pm (Small Conference Room) Sunday, February 26th...Stone Soup 1:30 pm (Quapaw UMC) Sunday, February 5, :30 am: :45 am (Divine): 75 10:45 am (Celebration): 120 Total Worship Attendance: 329 Guests: 28 including 8 first time Prayers: Dorothy King Marion Matson Patty Wilkerson If you desire a pastoral visit, please contact Rev. Mary or Rev. Chase. See contact info below. INVITATION The ladies of Asbury are invited to a Bridal Shower Meet and Greet in honor of Kara Hilliard TODAY, Sunday, February 12th 2:00-3:30 in the Warehouse Hosted by the Chancel Choir and Horizons SS Class For more information, visit Kara and Clay s website: theknot.com/us/kara-hilliard-and-clay-willis-apr-2017 ASBURY T-SHIRTS We still have a few Asbury t-shirts available! Short sleeves are $15, long sleeves are $20! See Amy or any member of the youth group! SPECIAL CHILDREN S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children Sun., Feb. 12: Confirmation Class to visit Christ the King Catholic Church, 10:30 am mass Wed., Feb. 15: Wild Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Room 210; The Edge, 5:45 pm, Room 206 Fri., Feb. 17: Parents Night Out, 6 pm - 10 pm YOUTH NEWS: Tonight we will be going on a field trip for youth! Be here at 5:30 on Sunday night, pick up will be at 7:30 like normal. We will eat and do an activity! No money is needed, but you have to have a permission slip! This Wednesday night is mission night! We will be staying at the church, but working on some service projects! 6 pm - 7:30 pm, meet in the Warehouse to start! Next Sunday, February 19, we will be going to lunch after church, and then going to Methodist Family Health to lead in worship that afternoon! The youth can stay all day through youth that night, but they need to bring money for lunch! Thanks! Today s Sacred Grounds: Sponsored by Jim Britt in honor of all our scouts. Open dates are Feb. 19 & 26. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to schedule a date. Today s Flowers: In honor of all our scouts from Jim Britt. Open dates are Feb. 19 & 26. Call the office to reserve a date. Pastor on Weekend Call: Feb. 10, 11, 12 Rev. Chase Green Feb. 17, 18, 19 Rev. Mary Hilliard Preaching Schedule Sunday, Feb. 12th Sunday, Feb. 19th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Celebration Service Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard Drivers Bus Car John Ford Ron Paulson

6 Sunday, February 12th 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children s Choir 3 yrs - 2nd grade (Room 215) 9:30 am Children s Choir 3rd-5th grade (Room 206) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:30 am Confirmation Class to Christ the King 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 2:00 pm Wedding Shower for Kara Hilliard (Warehouse) 4:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Student Ministries (Warehouse) Monday, February 13th 10:30 am Mary Circle (Parlor) 6:30 pm Men s Basketball (WAC) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, February 14th 10:00 am Robert Moore Outing (offsite) 6:00 pm Gospel of Luke Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 6:00 pm Life of Abraham Bible Study (Emmanuel Classroom) 6:30 pm Girl Scouts (Warehouse) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 101) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) Wednesday, February 15th 5:00 am Men s Basketball (WAC) 5:45 pm The Edge (Room 206) 6:00 pm Student Ministries (Warehouse) 6:00 pm Wally Gee Men s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays (Room 210) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) Thursday, February 16th 6:30 pm Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) Friday, February 17th 6:00 pm Parents Night Out (WAC) Saturday, February 18th Asbury Weekly Calendar Sunday, February 19th 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children s Choir 3 yrs - 2nd grade (Room 215) 9:30 am Children s Choir 3rd-5th grade (Room 206) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm 2017 Confirmation Class (Room 226) 5:30 pm Student Ministries (Warehouse) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, Click on Blogs.