ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES APRIL 21, 2019 ~ 8:30 AM AND 10:30 AM WORSHIP. Easter Sunday

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1 ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES APRIL 21, 2019 ~ 8:30 AM AND 10:30 AM WORSHIP Easter Sunday MISSION STATEMENT Love God and one another, serve our community, and transform lives. VISION A radically inclusive community, empowered to spread God s love throughout the world. BELIEFS We believe all are created in the image of God. We believe God loves everyone and through Christ saves revives renews the world. We believe God through the Holy Spirit changes lives. We believe the church is the body of Christ with a mission. We believe the Bible is the word of God. We believe that God has gifted everyone and the church for the purposes of God. We believe discipleship is a continuing journey.

2 ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EASTER SUNDAY 8:30 AM WORSHIP = Those who are able may stand AAHH = African American Heritage Hymnal Yellow Hymnal UMH = United Methodist Hymnal Red Hymnal Please use this time for prayer and meditation as we prepare for worship. WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PASSING OF THE PEACE GATHERING PRAISE Christ the Lord is Risen Today (302 UMH, versus 1 4) CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The risen Christ lives among us, calling us to be a blessing, All: Calling us to heal and transform the brokenness and the violence of our world. Leader: The risen Christ lives among us, calling us to be a blessing, All: Calling us to seek out the lonely and the lost and those who need to experience God s love. Leader: The risen Christ lives among us, calling us to be a blessing, All: Calling us to be disciples to the world, blessed, healed, and filled with joyous good news! OPENING PRAYER (in unison) No matter the situation, no matter the problem, no matter the trouble, God is always with us. God is always ready and willing to receive us, redeem us, renew us, restore us, refresh us, rebirth us now and always! Yes, most certainly on Easter but every day as well! EASTER AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Leader: Let us declare our faith in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. All: Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures; he was buried; he was raised to life on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures; afterwards he appeared to his followers, and to all the apostles: this we have received, and this we believe. Amen. EASTER PRAYER Min. Matthew Wilke SCRIPTURE READINGS Acts 10:34 43 (NT Pages ) Luke 24:1 12 (NT Page 90) MINISTRY OF MUSIC The Trumpet Shall Sound (from the Messiah)...arr. G. F. Handel Ronald Campbell (Bass Baritone ) and Dr. Gilbert Pryor (trumpet) SERMON Nobody But God Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP He Lives (310 UMH) PRAYER AND PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERING OFFERTORY I Know that My Redeemer Liveth (from The Messiah)...arr. G. F. Handel Marquita Raley Cooper (Mezzo Soprano) SENDING HYMN He Rose (280 AAHH) DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING 2

3 ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EASTER SUNDAY 10:30 AM WORSHIP = Those who are able may stand AAHH = African American Heritage Hymnal Yellow Hymnal UMH = United Methodist Hymnal Red Hymnal Please use this time for prayer and meditation as we prepare for worship. PRELUDE Lamb of God...arr. T. Paris WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PASSING OF THE PEACE INTROIT Majesty...arr. Hayford/Innes PROCESSIONAL Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (302 UMH, verses 1 4) CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The risen Christ lives among us, calling us to be a blessing, All: Calling us to heal and transform the brokenness and the violence of our world. Leader: The risen Christ lives among us, calling us to be a blessing, All: Calling us to seek out the lonely and the lost and those who need to experience God s love. Leader: The risen Christ lives among us, calling us to be a blessing, All: Calling us to be disciples to the world, blessed, healed, and filled with joyous good news! OPENING PRAYER (in unison) No matter the situation, no matter the problem, no matter the trouble, God is always with us. God is always ready and willing to receive us, redeem us, renew us, restore us, refresh us, rebirth us now and always! Yes, most certainly on Easter but every day as well! EASTER AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Leader: Let us declare our faith in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. All: Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures; he was buried; he was raised to life on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures; afterwards he appeared to his followers, and to all the apostles: this we have received, and this we believe. Amen. CHILDREN S MESSAGE Ruth Scarbrough HYMN OF PRAISE (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) He Rose (280 AAHH) CALL TO PRAYER Just a Little Talk With Jesus (378 AAHH) EASTER PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE Bishop Forrest Stith He is Lord (177 UMH) SCRIPTURE READINGS Acts 10:34 43 (NT Pages ) Luke 24:1 12 (NT Page 90) Leader: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. 3

4 SERMONIC SELECTION SERMON INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP When I Survey the Wondrous Cross...arr. G. Martin Nobody But God Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor Because He Lives (281 AAHH) Worshipers are invited to pray at the altar in private or signal to an Intercessory Prayer member to pray with you. Also at this time, you may come down to join Asbury in Christian Fellowship. PRAYER AND PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERING OFFERTORY You Shall Be Free Indeed (from Born to Die)...arr. G. Burleigh OFFERTORY RESPONSE Doxology 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. RECESSIONAL HYMN I m Gonna Rise (from Let God Arise)...arr. G. Burleigh Joette Nelson (soloist) DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING May all the joy and excitement of this day go with us. May the power of Christ s resurrection go with us. May the good news of this wondrous day go with us. May the promise and hope of Easter go with us. May we in the days ahead, sing, pray, live, love, act and serve all for the glory of God. A joyous Easter. Amen. Go forth! POSTLUDE The Old Rugged Cross...arr. G. Bennard The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary. WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts Director: Everett P. Williams, Jr. Instrumentalist: Dr. Gilbert Pryor (trumpet) (8:30 am) Music: Ronald Campbell (bass baritone), Marquita Raley Cooper (8:30 am) Joette Nelson (soloist) (10:30 am) Liturgists: Kevin Huff (8:30 am) and Jordanne Semper Scott, and Mason Davies (10:30 am) Ushers: Men Acolytes: Jazmine Scott Greeters: Mary Roberts, Martel Cooper (8:30 am) Elizabeth Saunders, Patricia Williams, and Nina McEaddy (10:30 am) Trustees on Duty: Margaret Holmes (8:30 am) and Josephine Baker (10:30 am) 4

5 Asbury s Week At A Glance Sunday, April 21, :30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:00 am Adult Sunday School, 1 9 9:30 am Children s Sunday School, 2 8/2 9 9:30 am Youth Sunday School, 1 11/ :30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 5:00 pm The Bridge Contemporary Service, Fellowship Hall Monday, April 22, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 3:00 pm Asburyan Deadline Tuesday, April 23, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ :00 am Weekly Staff Meeting, 1 9 6:30 pm Safe Church Task Force Meeting, 1 11/12 7:00 pm Disciple s Bible Study Class, 2 8/2 9 7:00 pm Fitness and Exercise, Fellowship Hall Wednesday, April 24, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ :30 am Friends of God Bible Study, First UMC Hyattsville 6:30 pm Church Council Meeting, 1 11/1 12 Thursday, April 25, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 Friday, April 26, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 Saturday, April 27, :00 am Asbury Hand Bell Choir, G 13 10:00 am Asbury UMW Meeting, 1 11/ :30 am Prayer Bead Ministry Meeting, :00 am Wesleyan Choir Rehearsal, OSH 11:00 am Toiletries/Undergarment Set Up, Library 11:30 am Food Pantry 12:30 pm Male Choir, OSH 2:00 pm Higher Praise, OSH WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS We hope that through word, music, fellowship and prayer you will experience the presence of God today. Please make sure you sign the attendance register as it is passed so that we can share with you about what is happening in the life of this church. From The Senior Pastor s Desk Word for the Month: April 2019 BLANK STATE Scripture of the Month: Isaiah 43 Thought for the Month: Blank Slate guides leaders to envision, and actually design, the future church. It starts with each generational group currently living in the US, helping readers understand the varied context of people in every age group. Next, it explores five innovative secular organizations, drawing sharp lessons for the church. The last section includes a seven step process for ministry leaders to engage current and upcoming generations. Emphasis for the Month: Discipleship Pastor s Book of the Month: Blank Slate by Lia McIntosh, Jasmine Smothers, and Rodney T. Smothers 5

6 Asbury UMC Live Stream Go to asburyumcdc.org and select the live stream button on the home page to watch the 10:30 am service. Change your browser if there s no connection. 9:00 am 10:00 am Adults 1 9 Children 2 8/2 9 Youth 1 12 Join us for refreshments, resources, and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall from 9:30 10:30 am on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Sunday. He is Risen Scripture: Luke 24:1 12 (NRSV) Sunday, April 21, :00 pm Speaker: Minister Matthew Wilke Join us in Fellowship Hall today. 6

7 A Prayer for Easter Almighty God, who through your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life. Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's Resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. AMEN The Asbury family congratulates Bishop Forrest C. Stith on the occasion of his recent induction into the Sharp Street Memorial UMC's Pastor's Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place on Saturday, April 13 in Baltimore as part of the 120th Anniversary Celebration of the church. Bishop Latrelle Miller Easterling was the keynote speaker. Bishop Stith served as pastor of that church, and in several other positions before being elected to the Episcopacy in

8 CALLING UNITED METHODIST WOMEN AND ALL ASBURY WOMEN There will be a call meeting for the United Methodist Women and Membership Recruitment on Sunday, April 28, 2019, Rooms 2 8/ 2 9. We are inviting all women of Asbury to attend the meeting. We are in the process of revitalizing the unit, getting ideas and committees for the annual Friendship Luncheon and Women s Day. We want the input of the women of Asbury. There is much for us to do and we need your ideas and help. The meeting will take place immediately after the 10:30 a.m. Morning Service. Light refreshments will be served. Wilhelmina Goff, President The Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) invites all Asburyans for a Reception & Baby Shower Sunday, April 28 after the 10:30 service in 1 11/1 12 Minister Heureuse Kaj Milosi & Min. Milosi s bundle of joy Minister Milosi will be graduating from Wesley Seminary on May 13 & 8

9 SAVE THE DATE ÂZxàà Çz à{x VtÜx léâ jtçà j{xç léâ axxw \à à{x `ÉáàÊ What: Five Wishes Workshop (ages 18+) When: Saturday, May 4, a.m. 12 p.m. Where: Fellowship Hall Asbury United Methodist Church 926 Eleventh Street, N.W. Washington, D.C (Sponsored by Asbury UMC Stephen Ministry) Registration is required. Register after 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. Sunday services in the Fellowship Hall or online at (To register at Eventbrite, enter Five Wishes Workshop as event and Asbury as location.) 9

10 United Methodist Men Weekend 2019 Friday, June 7, 2019 Evening of Jazz featuring Julia Nixon Location: Asbury Fellowship Hall Time: 7:00 PM Tickets $40.00 Parking free Saturday, June 8, 2019 Men's Weekend Prayer Breakfast Location: Asbury Fellowship Hall Time: 8:30 AM Tickets $15.00 Parking free Speaker: Minister Matthew Wilke, Contemporary Worship Pastor Sunday, June 9, 2019 Sunday Worship Service Location: Asbury Sanctuary Time: 10:00 AM Parking free Speaker: Dr. John S. Wilson, Former President, Morehouse College, Senior Advisor to President of Harvard University 10

11 Save THE DATE 20 th Anniversary Concert Guest Choir Psalms of Praise Alfred Street Baptist Church Under the direction of Melvin Bryant, Jr Date: Sunday, June 30, 2019 Time: 4 pm Location: Asbury UMC, th Street, N.W. Washington, DC

12 Thank you for surrounding me with your abiding love, comfort and support during the recent losses of my nephew, my cousin and her husband. Your cards, letters, s and telephone calls came when I most needed to remember God s never ending blessings. The love you extended filled me with a deep appreciation for the presence of those souls in my life. Ruth Robinson Sunday, April 21 Timothy 1:8-10 Monday, April 22 Genesis 1:26-31 Tuesday, April 23 Ephesians 2:1-7 Wednesday, April 24 Psalm 100:1-5 DAILY WORD Thursday, April 25 Matthew 10:28-31 Friday, April 26 Psalm 23:1-6 Saturday, April 27 Romans 2:17-21 GETTING AROUND There is an elevator in the Education Building that accesses all levels of the church the sanctuary, the fellowship hall, and all the Sunday School rooms. Free parking is available Sundays in the garage adjacent to our 11th Street entrance. Pick up a parking pass from the 11th Street reception desk. Restrooms are on the lower level on either side of the narthex and on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Asbury United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor Rev. Alexis Brown, Howard University UM Chaplain Min. Matthew Wilke, Contemporary Worship Pastor Tawana Jackson, Stephen Minister Bishop Forrest Stith, Retired Bishop in Residence Sandy Adams & Darryl Wyles, Lay Leaders Rev. Gerard A. Green, Jr., District Superintendent Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling, Episcopal Leader of the Baltimore Washington Conference Visit asburyumcdc.org for information about our ministries. Find us on Facebook and Twitter th St., NW, Washington, DC ~ ~ asburymail@asburyumcdc.org Monday Thursday ~ 8:00 am 4:30 pm / Friday ~ 8:00 am 12 Noon 12