February 24, A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive Little Rock, AR

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1 February 24, 2019 Our Mission A Faith Family sharing Christ to meet the needs of all people. 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, and print your information on the 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 24, :30 & 10:45 A.M. Gathering in God s Presence Welcome and Announcements Prelude Canon in D Asbury Ringers arr. Janet Linker/Jane McFadden Meredith Hicks, Violin Choral Call to Worship A Jubilant Song Chancel Choir Allen Pote *Hymn of Praise When in Our Music God is Glorified 68 Sacrament of Infant Baptism Charles Richard Bemberg 44 Preparing Our Hearts *Litany of Praise excerpts from Psalm 98 O sing to the Lord a new song, for the Lord has done marvelous things! God s right hand and holy arm have gotten the victory. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; Break forth into joyous song and sing praises! Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody! With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the Lord! Let the sea roar, and all that fills it, the world and those who dwell in it! Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing for joy together before The Lord, Who comes to judge the earth with righteousness, and equity. Act of Praise With a Voice of Singing Chancel Choir Martin Shaw Children s Moments Mary Noble The congregation is invited to sing Tell Me the Stories of Jesus, as our children are welcomed forward. Tell me the stories of Jesus, I love to hear; things I would ask him to tell me if he were here: Scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea, stories of Jesus, tell them to me. 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 I Will Sing with the Spirit Chancel Choir Men John Rutter *Please stand as you are able.

3 Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God Prayer for the People Lord s Prayer 895 Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Festive Dance Asbury Ringers Hart Morris *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. *Hymn of Meditation There s Within My Heart a Melody 380 Act of Praise Ave Maria Chancel Choir Women Franz Schubert Hearing God s Word Meredith Hicks. Violin Scripture Lesson Psalm 96 (NLT, Pew Bible) The Message The Language of the Soul Rev. Mary Hilliard Responding to God With Our Lives *Hymn of Commitment Come, Christians, Join to Sing 158 *Blessing of God s People *Choral Benediction The Lord Bless You and Keep You Chancel Choir Peter Lutkin You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Postlude Liturgist 8:30 - Audrey Smith / 10:45 - Phil Brandon Acolytes: 8:30 - Colin Stumhofer /10:45 - Lily Burks Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Joe Hof / 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath Charles Wesley ( ), who wrote hundreds of hymns and poems, was one of the most prolific English poets. His hymns witness to the power of God in Christ today and in every age. He and his brother John Wesley founded Methodism. To be clear, Charles Wesley wrote the words only. The texts are coupled with tunes as is customary for the time. The UMC Hymnal includes 40 hymns of his. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, Christ the Lord is Risen Today, And Are We Yet Alive, and Love Divine, All Loves Excelling to name a few familiar hymns. Want to support Asbury's music ministries financially? You're invited to give to the Friends of Asbury Music Fund.

4 February 24, 2019 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 Open the Eyes of My Heart How Great is Our God / Stand By Me Children s Moments Leta Anglin 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. Joshua 1:1-9 I Know I ll Feel at Home Can t No Grave Hold My Body Down Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts Days of Elijah The Message Joshua: Accepting the Challenge [Third in a Series of Old Testament Men of Faith] The Invitation The Joke The Blessing Rev. Doug Walker We are so glad you worshiped with us at Asbury UMC. Now go and serve Christ. Worship Leader: Baker Kurrus Sound Operator: Randy Dennis Video Operator: David Marano LAUNCH Band Carl Cross LAUNCH Singers Bryan Cross Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor mary@asbury-lr.org Rev. Doug Walker, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care doug@asbury-lr.org Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus weir-t@sbcglobal.net Diana Brandon, Director of Music Ministries diana@asbury-lr.org Anguel Kehayov, Organist kehayata@hotmail.com Caleb Conrad, Director of Praise & Worship caleb@asbury-lr.org Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org Diane Wright, Minister to Youth and Young Adults diane@asbury-lr.org Kayla Stout, Nursery Director nursery@asbury-lr.org Cheryl Cate, Finance Administrator cheryl@asbury-lr.org Ora Bunton, ACCDC, Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org Abby Ramirez, ACCDC, Asst. Director asstdir@asbury-lr.org

5 Special Events Sunday, February 24th.Stone Soup 1:30 pm (Offsite) Monday, February 25th...Trustees Meeting 6 pm (Large Conf. Room) Thursday, February 28th. Putting Faith to Work 6 pm (Small Conf. Room) Tuesday, March 5th...Terrific Tuesday 12 pm (Warehouse) Wednesday, March 6th... Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Sunday, Feb. 24th, :30 am (Divine) 121 Guests: 22 Prayers: 10:45 am (Divine) 61 Janet Brandt Clifford Smith 10:45 am (LAUNCH) 93 Becky Flynn Larry Brown Total Worship Attendance: 275 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Brian & Sara Wintle, Ben & Lilly 3044 Red Rock Rd, LR Joined 2/17/19 TERRIFIC TUESDAY ALL AGES are invited to enjoy a sing along with Barbara Raney, Songs Your Mother Sang, at Terrific Tuesday on Mar. 5 at 12:00 pm. Lunch ($7) is: Beef Tips with Rice, Green Beans, Rolls and Lemon Squares. We encourage you to support the Asbury Food Pantry with a donation of food or money. RSVP by 10 am Monday, Mar. 4, if you plan to attend or need transportation ( ). Please bring a friend! YOUTH NEWS: Questions? Contact Diane Wright, Minister of Youth & Young Adults Tonight: Youth Praise Band will meet in the Warehouse from 4:30-5:30 pm. From 5:30-7:30 pm, we will work on Blessing Bags! Wednesday, February 27: We will meet from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the Warehouse to continue our study Grounded & discuss Money & Stuff. A snack will be provided! See you then! Today s Sacred Grounds: Sponsored by Horizons Sunday School Class. Open dates are March 10, 17, 24 & 31. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to reserve a date. Today s Flowers: In honor of Charles Bemberg s baptism by Ginny & Baker Kurrus. Open dates are March 3, 10, 17 & 31. Call the office to reserve a date. Pastor on weekend call: Feb. 22, 23, 24 Rev. Doug Walker Mar. 1, 2, 3 Rev. Mary Hilliard Preaching Schedule February 24, 2019 March 3, :30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 LAUNCH Service Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Mary Hilliard Drivers Car Tom Scott

6 Asbury Weekly Calendar Sunday, February 24th 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 10:30 am - 4:00 pm Confirmation Class (Offsite) 10:40 am LAUNCH Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am LAUNCH Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 1:30 pm Stone Soup (Offsite) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 4:30 pm Youth Praise Band Rehearsal (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Youth (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women s Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) Monday, February 25th 6:00 pm Trustees Meeting (Large Conference Room) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, February 26th 5:30 pm Bible Basics (Small Conference Room) 6:00 pm Girl Scouts (Warehouse 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting (WAC) Wednesday, February 27th 6:00 am Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 5:30 pm Hand Bell Rehearsal (Room 201) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays and The Edge (Room 210) 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Youth (Warehouse) Thursday, February 28th 6:00 pm Putting Faith to Work (Small Conference Room) 6:00 pm Rebekah Circle (Kitchen) Friday, March 1st 4:30 pm Confirmation Class to Temple B Nai Israel Saturday, March 2nd 8:00 am The Call Pride Training (Large Conference Room) 2:00 pm Celebration of Life Service - Georgia Sowers (Chapel) Sunday, March 3rd 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 The Call Pride Training (Large Conference Room) 4:30 pm Youth Praise Band Rehearsal (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Confirmation Class (Rom 226) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Youth (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women s Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, Click on Blogs.