ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 ~ 8:30 AM AND 10:30 AM WORSHIP

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1 ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 ~ 8:30 AM AND 10:30 AM WORSHIP 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 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:30 AM AND 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 INTROIT Jesus Calls Us...Jude Jesus, Stand Among Us...Mann THE CHURCH GATHERS CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Give thanks to God and call on Christ s name. People: We proclaim God s grace and sing God s praise. Leader: Seek the Lord, who is here with us now. People: We rejoice in God s glory and strength. PROCESSIONAL 10:30 am We Gather Together (131 UMH) WELCOME AND WORDS OF HOSPITALITY PASSING OF THE PEACE (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) HYMN OF PRAISE Koinonia (579 AAHH) Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (127 UMH) OPENING PRAYER Mighty God, we thank you for your wondrous gifts and your constant love. Guide us on the journey of faith, and feed us with your sustaining grace. Live in us this day, that we might live in you and answer your call. In Christ s holy name, we pray. Amen. (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM 10:30 am Charis Arledge CHILDREN S MESSAGE MINISTRY OF MUSIC CALL TO PRAYER 10:30 am Ruth Scarbrough 8:30 am The Lord Is My Light...Allitsen Detra Battle Washington, Soprano 10:30 am In This Very Room...R. & C. Harris 10:30 am Just a Little Talk with Jesus...C. Derricks MORNING PRAYER 2

3 PRAYER RESPONSE Whisper a Prayer...Anonymous WE HEAR THE WORD SCRIPTURE LESSONS 2 Corinthians 9:6 15 (NT Pages ) Matthew 20:1 16 (NT Pages 21 22) Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. HYMN OF PREPARATION Spirit Song (347 UMH) SERMON Stewardship Sermon Series ~ Empowered By Grace: To Give Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor WE RESPOND IN FAITH HYMN OF INVITATION Freely, Freely (389 UMH) 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. PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY 8:30 am A Time for Everything...Hayes Detra Battle Washington, Soprano 10:30 am He Did It All By Himself Phillip Collins, Soloist 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. OFFERTORY PRAYER WE SCATTER TO BE THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD HYMN OF RECESSION When We All Get to Heaven (701 UMH) BENEDICTION POSTLUDE How Great Thou Art...Hines The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary. 3

4 WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts and Male Chorus Music Director: Everett P. Williams, Jr. Music: Detra Battle Washington, Soprano (8:30 am) Phillip Collins, Soloist & Male Chorus (10:30 am) Children's Message: Ruth Scarbrough (10:30 am) Liturgists: Kisha Woolen (8:30 am) Pat Crudup & Frances Neal (10:30 am) Ushers: Men Greeters: Jeanne Parks, Rebecca Ross & Terri Thompson (8:30 am) Sandra Kelly, Alethea Leake & Zelma Solomon (10:30 am) Acolyte: Elle Waters (10:30 am) Trustees on Duty: Darryl Wyles (8:30 am) Michelle Jefferson Atkins (10:30 am) Our Daily Bread Min. Matthew Wilke Scripture: Exodus 16:2 15 (NRSV) 1 Year Anniversary of The Bridge WATCH WORSHIP SERVICES ONLINE Go to YouTube.com and search for ASBURY UMC LIVE STREAM. Watch the 10:30 am and 6:00 pm services live on Sunday or replay them another time! 9:00 am 10:00 am UMM Bible Study Rooms 1 11/1 12 9:30 am 10:30 am Adults Room 1 9 Children Rooms 2 8/2 9 Youth Room 1 8 4

5 Asbury s Week At A Glance Sunday, September 24, :30 am Valet Parking 8:30 am & 10:30 am Worship, Sanctuary 9:00 am UMM Bible Study Class, 1 11/1 12 9:30 am Adult Sunday School, 1 9 9:30 am Children s Sunday School, 2 8/2 9 9:30 am Youth Sunday School, 1 8 9:30 am Neighbor to Neighbor Breakfast, G 1 9:45 am Toiletries/Undergarment Distribution, Library 12:30 pm N2N Football Event, G 1 6:00 pm The Bridge Worship Service, G 1 Monday, September 25, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 3:00 pm Deadline: Asburyan Bulletin & Ads 7:30 pm Disciple Bible Study, 1 11/1 12 Tuesday, September 26, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 7:00 pm Fitness and Exercise Class, G 1 7:00 pm Disciple Bible Study, 1 11/1 12 Wednesday, September 27, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ :00 am Disciple Bible Study, First UMC of Hyattsville 6:30 pm Church Council Mtg., 1 11/1 12 7:15 pm Wesley Seminary: Spiritual Formation Class, G 1 Thursday, September 28, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Training, 1 11/1 12 7:00 pm The Bridge Band Practice, G 1 Friday, September 29, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., 1 11/ 1 12/2 8/2 9 Saturday, September 30, :00 am Asbury Handbell Choir Rehearsal, G 13 11:00 am Wesleyan Choir Rehearsal, OSH 11:30 am Food Pantry, G 4 12:30 pm Male Chorus Rehearsal, OSH 1:00 pm Higher Praise Social Gathering, G 1 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 September 2017 Word for the Month: Centered in Christ Scripture of the Month: 1 John Thought for the Month: Meditations of the Heart is a beautiful collection of meditations and prayers by one of our greatest spiritual leaders. Howard Thurman, the great spiritualist and mystic, was renowned for the quiet beauty of his reflections on humanity and our relationship with God. This collection of fifty-four of his most well -known meditations features his thoughts on prayer, community, and the joys and rituals of life. Within this collection are words that sustain, elevate, and inspire. From "A Man Becomes His Dream" to "I Need Courage" to "The Season of Remembrance," Thurman addresses those moments of trial and uncertainty and offers a message of hope and endurance for people of all faiths. Emphasis for the Month: Prayer Pastor s Book of the Month: Meditations of the Heart by Howard Thurman ASBURY FINANCE UPDATE ~ AS OF August 31, 2017 ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE INCOME $774,660 $813,700 ($39,040) EXPENSES $835,575 $820,728 $14,847 NET INCOME ($60,915) ($7,028) ($53,887) 5

6 "FUND OUR FURNACE" WE ARE ALMOST THERE $67,000 as of September 24. 6

7 Stephen Ministers Training Update Dear Asburyans Remember, gifts to Fund Our Furnace should be in addition to your tithes and offerings. The church still must pay its everyday expenses. Thank you. Our Stephen Ministers are learning about listening this week. Please continue to pray for them as they grow in their ability to provide caring ministry on behalf of our congregation. Session Three The Art of Listening Listening is an essential part of Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministers use active listening skills to help people recognize and accept the feelings they are experiencing. In this session Stephen Ministers learn and practice the skill of reflecting as a valuable listening tool. They explore the many facets of listening and talk about their own experiences so as to better understand when listening is effective and when it feels fake or makes a person feel uncomfortable. Announcing A New Logo The Prayer Ministry of Asbury has a new logo! Our logo will be used under the name of Asbury UMC. We are in keeping with our church s mission, which we will do through Prayer. Also, our logo will give our ministry a stronger and clearer presence as we mobilize people, organize special events, lead meetings and represent the church in community-wide prayer efforts. Finally, it is with love, gratitude and appreciation to Ms. Grace Hines for designing our beautiful Prayer Ministry logo. Thank you so much! Prayer Ministry Team Pastor Appreciation Sunday is October 8. Refreshments will be served in Fellowship Hall after both services. 7

8 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 ASBURY ~ FOUNDRY ~ MT. VERNON PLACE CLUSTER CHURCH CONFERENCE ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 7 PM, FELLOWSHIP HALL All church members are invited to attend and all those in attendance will have voting rights. Parking will be available WOMEN S DAY Stop by the Narthex today after both services to learn about the upcoming Women s Day activities Saturday, October 14 UMW Mission Event You are invited to join the UMW to make sandwiches to donate to Martha's Table ~ 9 am-2 pm, Fellowship Hall Sunday, October 15 Worship, Reception & Concert Dr. Shively Smith, Guest Preacher ~ 10 am, one service Reception following service ~ Fellowship Hall Men's Chorus Festival ~ 2:30 pm, Sanctuary ReCall Summit: For Racial Justice and Multicultural Living October 20 21, 2017 BWI Airport Marriott Hotel Linthicum, MD We are called to action. Join United Methodists for a conference to redefine, reimagine, reposition and respond to race and multiculturalism. Sponsored by the Northeastern Jurisdiction Multi ethnic Center and the Baltimore Washington Conference. Registration is $99, and includes breakfast and dinner during the Summit. Register at bwcumc.org. 8

9 Save the date October 22 Sunday, November 5 Honoring and remembering those who have passed. Sunday, November 12 Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. 9

10 ATTENTION Howard University Alumni & Campus Ministry Supporters On Sunday, November 19, we will celebrate United Methodist Student Day. Our guest preacher will be Rev. Alexis Brown, United Methodist Campus Minister at Howard University. Students from Howard University will join her in planning and leading the worship service. Immediately following the 10:30 am service we will have a light reception and presentation in the Fellowship Hall of their recent mission trip to Honduras. We are seeking the support of our Howard University Alumni and others interested in reestablishing our connection with the Howard University Campus Ministry to offer the light reception. If you would be interested in participating in or supporting this outreach, please contact Rev. Dr. Ianther Mills at imills@asburyumcdc.org or the church office Together we can do greater things! GIFTS & TALENTS ASSESSMENT Discover & Use Your Gifts at Asbury Have you taken the assessment? It s as easy as 1, 2, 3 Step 1: Complete the Gifts Assessment Step 2: Determine your Gifts Pro ile Step 3: Fill out the 2018 Time & Talent Commitment Form and return it on Consecration Sunday, November 12. You can pick up the Discover & Use Your Gifts at Asbury assessment booklet and commitment form from the Narthex or at the 11th Street Entrance, Church Of ice, and near the Sound Room. If you ve already completed the assessment but need the form, stop by the resource shelf near the church of ice and pick one up. Questions? Contact the church of ice at

11 FRAN PLAN The FRAN PLAN is a Ministry of Prayer and Action for reaching the unchurched Christian and the unchurched non Christian. Who are unchurched persons? Anyone who has not been to church in six months. Identify these persons in your network of relationships. Covenant: I shall pray for these persons daily. I shall invite them to church. Adapted from the FRAN PLAN by Donald Haynes (Discipleship Resources, 1998) Asbury United Methodist Church Women s Usher Board Invites & Welcomes New Members We need your help with the 8:30 am and 10:30 am worship services. If interested, please contact Nina McEaddy at or ninajohnson22@hotmail.com Thank you and God bless you. We did it Asbury! It is with heartfelt gratitude that I offer a big shout-out to all who volunteered their time, talents and gifts to help with the Homecoming repast. You set the tone for making it a success. As we celebrated the heritage of our faith, the founding of Asbury United Methodist Church and its rich legacy, it was with great jubilation, socialization and fellowship that family and friends truly experienced the love of Christ. Thank you so very much for your cooperation and support. Sincerely, Claudia C. Thompson 11

12 Reverend Mills and My Asbury Family You have richly blessed me with your outpouring of uplifting messages, prayers, and gestures as I reflect on the life and loss of my sister. I truly feel and appreciate your comforting arms surrounding me as I adjust to life without her physical presence. But, thanks be to God, I will forever remember the wonderful times we shared together. May the goodness of God be yours today and always. Ruth Robinson Drivers Needed! Asbury will provide the church van and a $25 daily stipend for your time. All we need is your help transporting members who need a ride to and from the 10:30 am service. Transportation pick up is available to members who live in the immediate Washington, DC area. Interested? Please contact Patricia Clark at or cclark19@verizon.net. DAILY WORD GETTING AROUND Sunday, September 24 Psalm 73:23-28 Monday, September 25 John 2:1-11 Tuesday, September 26 Philippians 4:10-19 Wednesday, September 27 Psalm 145:8-21 Thursday, September 28 James 2:14-18 Friday, September 29 Psalm 27:1-3, Saturday, September 30 Luke 7:11-15 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. You may 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 Bishop Forrest Stith, Retired Bishop in Residence Robert Mallett & 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 ~ (office) ~ asburymail@asburyumcdc.org Monday Friday ~ 8:00 am 4:30 pm 12