May 5, A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive Little Rock, AR

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1 May 5, 2013 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

2 Welcome to Asbury. We are so glad you are here at Asbury today, and hope you will experience God s love in your worship experience. We invite you to take note of the Asbury Calendar located on the back page of the bulletin, and to print your information on the pads and return them to the end of the pew. If you desire to join Asbury UMC, please come forward during the last song, and our pastors will greet you. Please take a few moments to silence your cell phone. Message Notes

3 May 5, 2013 Divine Worship Sanctuary Gathering in God s Presence 8:30 & 10:45 A.M. Welcome and Announcements Prelude *Call to Worship Pastor: Come to Christ, that living stone, rejected by the world, but in God s sight chosen and precious. People: We have responded to Christ s call, and seek to be built into a spiritual house, a living reminder of God s presence on earth. Pastor: Once we were no people, but now we are God s people, called out of the darkness into God s marvelous light. Therefore we sing with the Church in all ages: People: Blessed be your name, O God, our Redeemer. By your mercy we have been born anew to living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. *Hymn of Praise Nothing But the Blood 362 Children s Moments Preparing Our Hearts Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God 8:30 - Vickie Logan 10:45 - Laura Stinnett Pastoral Prayer The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory This is the Day Which the Lord Hath Made Chancel Choir Virgil T. Ford *Doxology 94 *Hymn of Meditation Grace Greater Than Our Sin 365 Hearing God s Word Scripture Lesson Luke 7: (NLT, Pew Bible) The Message Unashamed Love Rev. Nathan Kilbourne Responding to God With Our Lives Invitation to Holy Communion (Page 12) If you would prefer a gluten free wafer for communion please notify the pastor or usher as you come forward. The offering plate located at the front of the main aisle is for love offerings that fund our Community Ministries. This ministry provides charitable assistance to people in need. Communion Anthem In Remembrance of Me Chancel Choir Buryl Red *Hymn of Commitment Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus 462 *Congregational Benediction Tis So Sweet (chorus) 462 You are encouraged to go serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Postlude Assisting in Worship: Rev. Joe Wilkerson Acolytes: 8:30 - Ryan McNamer 10:45 - Thomas Miller *Please stand as you are able.

4 May 5, 2013 Celebration Worship Wilson Activities Center We Fall Down 10:45 A.M. Welcome and Announcements We ask that both guests and members PRINT the information requested in the friendship pads and return them to the end of the row. Revelation Song with Holy, Holy, Holy Arr. Peggy Bettcher / Asbury Handbell s - Frank Ross, director Your Grace is Enough Sing to the King Children s Moments Daniel Robertson Pastoral Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts Let My Words Be Few The Message Luke 7:39-47 Unashamed Love Rev. David Moore Holy Communion If you would prefer a gluten free wafer for communion please notify the pastor or steward as you come forward. Love offerings placed in the small wicker baskets support our Community Ministries. This ministry provides charitable assistance to people in need. Hungry Assisting in Worship: Daniel Robertson Celebration Band Celebration Singers Wayne Bradley Scott Southern Alan Gwin Mary Catherine Ross Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor Rev. Nathan Kilbourne, Pastor of Discipleship Rev. David Moore, Pastor of Congregational Care Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus Stephen Edds, Minister of Worship & Arts Anguel Kehayov, Organist Daniel Robertson, Praise and Worship Leader Julian Molina, Director of Young Adult and Student Ministries Laura Stinnett, Director of Children s Ministries Connie Wagner, Nursery Director Anita Curtis, Administrator Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager Scott Odena, Membership/publications Myra Harris, Child Development Center, Director Kelly Roberts, Child Development Center, Assistant Director mary@asbury-lr.org nathan@asbury-lr.org david@asbury-lr.org weir-t@sbcglobal.net stephen@asbury-lr.org kehayata@hotmail.com daniel@asbury-lr.org julian@asbury-lr.org laura@asbury-lr.org nursery@asbury-lr.org anita@asbury-lr.org cheryl@asbury-lr.org scott@asbury-lr.org myra@asbury-lr.org kelly@asbury-lr.org

5 Special Events Saturday, May 18...Change the World Day - see info below for sites & times Sunday, May Graduating Seniors Recognition-10:45 am (WAC) Church Attendance SUNDAY, April 28th, 2013 Sunday School: 225 8:30 (D) :45 (D) 58 10:45 (C) 173 Total Worship Attendance: 337 Guests: 40 (including) First-time Guests: 7 Prayers Scott Odena Doodie Rush Rev. Joe Wilkerson ACCDC: The Lord has blessed us with a wonderful mission with the Asbury Christian Child Development Program. For over 25 years, this outreach ministry of Asbury UMC has reached thousands of children and their families. On this, Asbury UMC s 125 th year, we are renewed and asking your input and prayers to again review the needs of the community and the outreach of this church ministry. Please plan to attend one of the upcoming congregational meetings below in the Robert Moore Room: Sunday, May 19 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Wednesday, May 22 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm ACCDC Surveys for Congregational Input are available in the Narthex, WAC, and Office area. Please complete the survey and return to the church office by mid-may. Today at 6pm in the Wilson Activity Center. Celebrity judges are: Miss Arkansas (Sloane Roberts); Bob Clausen, KARK Co-Anchor and award winning journalist; and Steve Shields, Head Coach of UALR Men s Basketball. Tickets are available in the WAC and at the event! $10 adults, 5 children, and $25 for a family of 4 or more (in same household). Ticket price includes dessert. This event is a fundraiser for our Missions, so come and show your support! It promises to be a FUN evening with singing, dancing, music and MORE! Labeled jars identifying each special act will be available for your voting this evening. The winner will be the act receiving the most $$$$. Mission of the Month: We are collecting school supplies for the Arkansas Rice Depot. In order to have the supplies ready for the next school term we are collecting them in the month of May. Following is a list of supplies to choose from: #2 pencils Spiral Notebooks Wide-ruled notebook paper Pens Two-pocket folders with prongs Washable markers Erasers Glue and glue sticks 24-count crayons Collection stations will be in the Wilson Activity Center at the foot of the cross and on the ground floor by the elevators. Change The World Day (May 18th) - Registration for the various projects begins May 5 th with signup sheets in the Wilson Activity Center and the Welcome Center. You may also register online by ing David@asbury-lr.org or by calling the Church Office Service sites and times are as follows: Salvation Army Cook and serve breakfast 5-9am - Number of participants needed: 12 Habitat for Humanity- 8am-12 noon - Number of participants needed: 12 Rice Depot- 9 am-12noon - Number of participants needed: 50 Care kits for the homeless will be prepared in the Wilson activity Center 9-11am - Number of participants : unlimited Child care will be available at Asbury 8am -12:30 pm. We look forward to being with you on Change the World Day! Open Dates for Flowers: June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Preaching Schedule May 5th May 12th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Nathan Kilbourne Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Nathan Kilbourne Rev. Nathan Kilbourne 10:45 Celebration Worship Rev. David Moore Rev. Mary Hilliard Pastor on Call: May 6 - May 12 Rev. David Moore Van Driver - May George Cirks ( ) Car - May April Hesselbein ( ) Van Driver - May Tom Hesselbein ( ) Car - May Jean Beth Hill ( )

6 Asbury Weekly Calendar Opportunities to Grow in Faith and Share Christ. Sunday, May 5 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Coffee & Donuts 9:35 am Children s Choir (Room 210) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 12:00 pm Asbury s Got Talent Set-up & Rehearsal (WAC) 2:00 pm Card Ministry (Room 123) 5:00 pm Elevate Student Ministries (Room 218) 6:00 pm ASBURY S GOT TALENT! (WAC) Monday, May 6 6:00 pm Fusion Young Adult (Room 116) 6:30 pm Monday Night Bible Study (Room 227) 6:30 pm Men s Basketball (WAC) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, May 7 12:00 pm Keenagers (WAC) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (101) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (105) Wednesday, May 8 8:30 am ACCDC Winter Classes 9:30 am Women s Bible Study (Room 123) 5:30 pm Elevate e-groups - Small Groups (Room 218) 6:15 pm Bible Basics (Room 227) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) Thursday, May 9 Friday, May 10 Saturday, May 11 2:00 pm Wedding Sunday, May 12 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Coffee & Donuts 9:35 am Children s Choir (Room 210) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) On May 19th, from 2 to 3:00 pm, in The Warehouse, we will have a reception to honor Myra Harris. She will be retiring as Director of ACCDC, after 26 years. * WAC - Wilson Activity Center