Saints SAVED. Justified HELPING OTHERS FOLLOW JESUS ETERNAL LIFE FAITHFUL JOYFUL OBEDIENT. Worship Services: 8 am 9:15 am 11 am

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1 SAVED Grace-filled Gospel POWER TRUST Identity GOOD NEWS Rejoice Jesus OBEDIENT Justified HELPING OTHERS FOLLOW JESUS Saints FAITHFUL Holy Spirit CHRIST ETERNAL LIFE JOYFUL Worship Services: 8 am 9:15 am 11 am Traditional Service, Chapel Traditional Service, Sanctuary 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 Worship Excerpt from the Sermon Journal, Monday, May 14, 2018 Written by Pastor Tom Harrison Romans was written by The Apostle Paul. An apostle is a person sent on a mission. Paul s mission had been to persecute Christians, but he was changed by a personal encounter with the resurrected Christ. His given name, Saul (Hebrew, meaning to ask of God ), was changed to Paul ( Paulus in Latin meant small or humble ). Instead of zealously persecuting Christians (see Galatians 1:13-24), he was filled with a new mission to HELP OTHERS FOLLOW JESUS. The gospel is not about us qualifying to be good enough for God to love and accept us; the gospel is about accepting Jesus Christ as Lord. In Romans 1:1-6, the greater emphasis is upon what God the Father has done in Jesus Christ the Son and how the Holy Spirit calls us to Himself. We may not be identified as apostles, prophets, teachers or evangelists, but all Christians have received Christ and obediently live in mission to help others follow Jesus, too. Receiving the gospel means our sins are forgiven, we are loved, we have a purpose in life to share this faith with others and to be part of the church that does the same. When this life is over, we go to live in heaven with Jesus. The gospel literally means good news. Indeed, it is the greatest news of all. Today s message is about this gospel. The Holy Spirit empowers the gospel. Something to Think About: What does this passage teach us about Jesus? What does it tell us about Paul? As a follower of Jesus, what does it tell you about yourself? Do you consider yourself a servant of Christ? If so, how is it manifested? At the end of this week (after you ve done the readings), reflect on your own experience with the Holy Spirit. Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week May 21: Romans 1:7-17 May 22: Ephesians 1:15-23 May 23: Galatians 3:10-14 May 24: Colossians 1:24-29; Philemon 4-7 May 25: 2 Peter 1:1-9 May 26: Romans 15:23 16:2 Next week in our Righteousness from Above series: Called to be Saints

3 Are you new to Asbury? Are you wanting a deeper connection with Jesus? We invite you to our Welcome Brunch on June 3 at 9:15 or 11 am. This is a great opportunity to learn more about who we are as a church and to begin to get connected into the life of Asbury. Next Welcome Brunch Opportunity June 3 Drop-ins are welcome or register at asburytulsa.org/brunch. Make an impact on a child s life by serving in AsburyKids! We need volunteers (14 years and older) to nurture, love and teach our Asburykids to follow Jesus. Volunteers needed to serve two Sundays a month with children ages 6 weeks- 5th grade as well as greeters and special needs buddies. Sign up at the AsburyKids Volunteer Table in the South Lobby today or by ing Sarah at sarea@asburytulsa.org. ESV Pew Bible Nameplate Donation Available TODAY through June 3 at tables around the church, main office or online at asburytulsa.org/esvbible Honor someone special by purchasing a nameplate which will be placed in the front of a new ESV pew Bible for a minimum donation of $10. You may choose a dedication "in honor of" or "in memory of. You may also purchase a new ESV Bible for your home for $20.

4 CALLING ALL WILDERNESS EXPLORERS FOR VBS! June Join us for A.W.E. VBS as we trek through crafts, games, music, missions, live shows and worship. June from 9 am - 12:30 pm Friend requests and T-shirts can be guaranteed if you register by June 10 Register at asburytulsa.org/vbs Grades 1st through 5th (fall 2018) 6 weeks to kindergarten with an adult volunteer onsite Cost $15 For more information, please contact Shanon Brown at or sbrown@asburytulsa.org.

5 Digging Deeper into Pentecost The word Pentecost means fiftieth in Greek. Fifty days after Easter Sunday, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and their followers and the beginning of their Earthly ministry to make disciples of all nations. Pentecost is also a Jewish holiday. Originally this day was associated with the early summer grain harvest and festival, but Jews have long since used this day to celebrate the gift of the law (Torah) to Moses at Mt. Sinai. It was one of three pilgrimage festivals of ancient Israel, when Israelite males were commanded to appear before God in Jerusalem this is why Acts 2 records so many Jews from so many different places being present when the Holy Spirit descended upon the people. We, as Christians, celebrate Pentecost as the birth of the Church. It is also a birthday, of sorts, for us as followers of Jesus because we are the Church! The symbols of Pentecost are fire, wind and the dove, which represent the Holy Spirit. The color of Pentecost is red, as seen in the clergy s vestments. Red decorations and celebrations are appropriate today, similar to any other birthday. To celebrate, enjoy a cupcake today in the CLC until noon.

6 Order of Worship May 20, am WELCOME Dr. Guy Ames ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO PRELUDE Jesus Shall Reign Rosanna Corrales BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Bonnie Barlow & Adrianna Ruiz, Acolyte CONGREGATIONAL HYMN O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Angie Cockrell Hymn 57 Anna Calhoun Dr. Pat Calhoun APOSTLES CREED FELLOWSHIP MOMENT SPECIAL MUSIC Because He Lives Tom Overton Asbury Singing Ambassadors CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS Make Us One Breathe on Me, Breath of God Hymn 420 PASTORAL PRAYER DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY Barbara Graves SCRIPTURE Romans 1:1-6 Pew Bible Pg MESSAGE RIGHTEOUSNESS FROM ABOVE Rev. Jay Henderson The Gospel and the Spirit 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: Legacy Community 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma

7 Order of Worship May 20, :15 am PRELUDE Jesus Shall Reign Rosanna Corrales CALL TO WORSHIP Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Johnny Fuller ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO WELCOME BAPTISM CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS Brethren We Have Met to Worship Chancel Choir FELLOWSHIP MOMENT God of Grace and God of Glory New Covenant Orchestra Hymn 577 CONGREGATIONAL HYMN I Know Whom I Have Believed Hymn 714 PASTORAL MOMENT PASTORAL PRAYER DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY God of Grace and God of Glory New Covenant Orchestra SCRIPTURE Romans 1:1-6 Pew Bible Pg MESSAGE RIGHTEOUSNESS FROM ABOVE Rev. Jay Henderson The Gospel and the Spirit SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Rev. Jay Henderson ANTHEM Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Chancel Choir New Covenant Orchestra BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Processional on St. Anthony Chorale Rosanna Corrales Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: Legacy Community 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma

8 Order of Worship May 20, am GATHERING SONG Here For You Angie Cockrell ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO WELCOME BAPTISM Rev. Dick Read FELLOWSHIP MOMENT CALL TO WORSHIP Angie Cockrell CONGREGATIONAL SINGING This I Believe Angie Cockrell Holy Spirit Jordan Garrett PASTORAL PRAYER PASTORAL MOMENT CONGREGATIONAL SINGING King Of My Heart Angie Cockrell SCRIPTURE Romans 1:1-6 Pew Bible Pg MESSAGE RIGHTEOUSNESS FROM ABOVE Rev. Jay Henderson The Gospel and the Spirit SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Rev. Jay Henderson Rev. Dick Read RESPONSE SONGS Great Is Thy Faithfulness Angie Cockrell Hymn 140 BENEDICTION Come As You Are Caroline Ewy Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: Legacy Community 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma