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

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1 HIM 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 Excerpt from the Sermon Journal, Monday, November 26, 2018 Written by Pastor Tom Harrison ADORE HIM, WITH FAVOR WHY do we worship God? We worship because of God s creation of the world (and of us). We worship because of God s gift to the world in Jesus Christ. As such, the worship of God is our primary purpose and our greatest privilege. The worship of God holds us together as a community, but it also holds us together as individuals. It is our core identity, both corporately and privately. While we belong to the Body of Christ, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and become servants of Jesus, we worship first and last. This is what it means to be a disciple. There are many different words we can use to describe HOW we worship. This series is how we ADORE HIM. The hymn, O Come All Ye Faithful has a line, O come let us adore Him. We emphasize this week: Adore Him with Favor. To find favor in someone s sight opens doors. This was a very important concept in the Old Testament. Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, etc. all found favor. Mary and Jesus found favor in the New Testament. Something to Think About: Many of us feel we cannot approach God because of our guilt, shame and fear. The New Testament message is that Jesus brings us God s favor. When we receive favor from God, it gives us confidence to approach the throne of grace. Do you feel God s favor upon your life? One of my memory verses is Luke 2:52. Like Jesus, we can increase in favor with God and people. What needs to happen so you can grow this Advent in favor with God and others? Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week December 3: Luke 1:39-55 December 4: Genesis 15:7-21 December 5: Esther 9:23-28 December 6: Psalm 78:1-8 December 7: Psalm 102:12-28 December 8: Ephesians 3 Next week: Adore Him, From Generation to Generation

3 Pastor Charlie Ryser s Retirement Reception Join us December 9 to celebrate Charlie Ryser's 13 years at Asbury. Donuts will be served after the 9:15 service and 11:00 service in the CLC. Christmas Eve Volunteers We need 235 volunteers for Christmas Eve hospitality. Outside Door Greeters Curb Greeters Hosts Sanctuary Connecters CLC Greeters For more information contact Lauren Brown at lbrown@asburytulsa.org. PERCEPTIONS By Tom Harrison New volume available TODAY in the main foyer. Also available in the main office during business hours. New Sermon Journals available TODAY This new journal contains three sermon series: ADORE HIM ONE THING GOD IS GOOD Keep up with Pastor Tom s messages through daily Bible readings and weekly devotionals. The new sermon journals are available now for $5 at any Guest Services desks. Also available online through the Asbury app. Time spent in Scripture is never wasted. Get yours today.

4 SHARE THE SEASON OF LIGHT Christmas Eve Services 4, 5:30, 7, 8:30 and 11 pm Please join us in the CLC for FREE hot chocolate and cookies from 4:00-9:30 pm. Upcoming Christmas Events Service of Remembrance TONIGHT 5 pm, Mason Chapel All who have experienced grief due to the loss of a loved one are invited to attend this special service. Come hear a message of comfort with an opportunity for healing prayer. Rick Fraley TONIGHT 6 pm, Sanctuary Enjoy relaxed piano styling of Rick Fraley. Join us for an hour of come-and-go music. A Festival of Carols Sunday, December 9 6 pm, Sanctuary Join our Chancel Choir and New Covenant Orchestra as we present A Festival of Carols, a family concert event celebrating the season! Child care available for ages 0-2 by reservation by contacting cdugger@asburytulsa.org. Peter Mayer Concert Thursday, December 20 7 pm, Venue (doors open at 6 pm) Join us for the free A Junkman s Christmas tour with Peter Mayer. An offering will be taken with all proceeds gained going to benefit the Goodland Academy. Please invite your family and friends.

5 WE WANT YOU TO JOIN ASBURY Newcomer Meal January 27 12:15 pm, CLC Hosted by Pastor Tom Harrison Learn about our mission, values and steps to connect. Walk-ins welcome! Not currently in a community? January will be a great time to begin. All communities will be studying our Wesleyan Heritage. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, established a method for growing in the knowledge and love of God through disciplined Christian living. Most distinctively, Wesley gave us a deeper understanding of God s saving grace. In this series we ll look at who we are, what we believe and how we will live - all in the context of Wesleyan theology.

6 Order of Worship December 2, am WELCOME Dr. Guy Ames ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO PRELUDE What Is This Lovely Fragrance? Rosanna Corrales BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Pippin Davis & Avery Lenhart, Acolytes ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING CONGREGATIONAL HYMN O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Angie Cockrell Hymn 211 Anna Calhoun Dr. Pat Calhoun Jacob Parra APOSTLES CREED FELLOWSHIP MOMENT CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS Away in a Manger Hymn 217 Silent Night Hymn 239 SPECIAL MUSIC What Child Is This Valerie Allison Rosanna Corrales PASTORAL PRAYER PASTORAL MOMENT Dr. Guy Ames DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY Barbara Graves SCRIPTURE Luke 1:26-38 Pew Bible Page 1016 MESSAGE ADORE HIM Adore Him with Favor (Mary, The Annunciation) 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: 2 nd Saturday 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma

7 Order of Worship December 2, :15 am PRELUDE What Is This Lovely Fragrance? Rosanna Corrales CALL TO WORSHIP O Come, All Ye Faithful Johnny Fuller ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO WELCOME Rev. Jay Henderson CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Chancel Choir Hymn 211 New Covenant Orchestra FELLOWSHIP MOMENT Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus Hymn 196 ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING Alice and John Morrow SPECIAL MUSIC Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem K-2 Children s Choir Mindy Dennison, Director CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming Hymn 216 PASTORAL PRAYER PASTORAL MOMENT DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY O Come, Emmanuel Chancel Choir SCRIPTURE Luke 1:26-38 Pew Bible Page 1016 MESSAGE ADORE HIM Adore Him with Favor (Mary, The Annunciation) SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Rev. Jay Henderson SPECIAL MUSIC Lo, How a Rose New Covenant Orchestra BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Rosanna Corrales Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: 2 nd Saturday 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma

8 Order of Worship December 2, am ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO ADVENT VIDEO ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING Erica Cross, Phillip Oliver, and Jason Bradley WORSHIP Joy to the World Tim Tibbles WELCOME MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY WORSHIP STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Hark the Herald Angels Sing Angels We Have Heard On High Brandyn Fisher OFFERING WORSHIP A Christmas Alleluia Tim Tibbles Jordan Garrett SCRIPTURE Luke 1:26-38 Pew Bible Page 1016 MESSAGE ADORE HIM Adore Him with Favor (Mary, The Annunciation) COMMUNION Rev. Jay Henderson WORSHIP RESPONSE Take My Life Tim Tibbles BENEDICTION Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: 2 nd Saturday 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma