FORGIVEN SERMON SERIES

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1 ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES MARCH 12, 2017 ~ 8:30 AM AND 10:30 AM WORSHIP FORGIVEN SERMON SERIES 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 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT 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 8:30 am Jesus Walked this Lonesome Valley...Zabel 10:30 am Living for Jesus 10:30 am We Are One...Wright THE CHURCH GATHERS CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Look to your families, what do you see? People: We see both dissension and cooperation. Leader: Look to your families, what do you see? People: We see both jealousy and adoration. Leader: Look, what do you see? People: We see ourselves both falling short and making valid efforts to do our best. Leader: Come, now, with all the complexities of human relationships to this place of grace. PROCESSIONAL 10:30 am Standing on the Promises (373 AAHH) WELCOME AND WORDS OF HOSPITALITY UMW TRIBUTE 10:30 am Honoree ~ Lois Brown Hammond By Garnet W. Hammond PASSING OF THE PEACE (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) HYMN OF PRAISE Koinonia (579 AAHH) My Faith Looks Up to Thee (456 AAHH) OPENING PRAYER God of the lost and forsaken, without your aid we are powerless and are quickly beaten by the storms of life; without your grace we fall to our injuries and are soon imprisoned by our resentments; without your intervention we quickly submerge and gasp for breath in our misery and despair. Reacquaint us with your saving grace that we may know that anything is possible, even when everything is falling apart. Renew our dreams and hopes for the future, that we may be instruments of your promise, even when the whole world seems against us. Amen. (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary)

3 HANDBELL CHOIR 10:30 am Were You There...arr. Kenyon CHILDREN S MESSAGE 10:30 am Vanessa Williford MINISTRY OF MUSIC 8:30 I Am Seeking for a City...Hairston Dr. Stephanie Boddie, soprano 10:30 Trust in the Lord...Clark CALL TO PRAYER 10:30 am Just a Little Talk with Jesus...C. Derricks MORNING PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE 8:30 Trust and Obey...Towner 10:30 Awesome God...Freeman WE HEAR THE WORD SCRIPTURE LESSON Genesis 37:1 4, (OT Pg. 34) Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. HYMN OF PREPARATION SERMON The Lord Is My Light (160 AAHH) Forgiven Sermon Series: Dreams Deferred? Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor WE RESPOND IN FAITH HYMN OF INVITATION Victory is Mine (489 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. PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY 8:30 I Surrender All...Deventer Dr. Stephanie Boddie, soprano 10:30 Glorify the Lord...Crouch 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.

4 WE SCATTER TO BE THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD HYMN OF RECESSION BENEDICTION POSTLUDE A Charge to Keep I Have (468 AAHH) 8:30 am Fairest Lord Jesus...Raney 10:30 am Just a Closer Walk with Thee...anonymous The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary. WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts: Everett P. Williams, Jr. Director, Higher Praise Gospel Chorale: Stephen Key Director, Handbell Choir: Randolph Scott Organist: Earl Hargrove (8:30 am) Music: Higher Praise Gospel Chorale Children's Message: Min. Scott Bostic (10:30 am) Liturgists: Min. Veronica Allen, Blanche and Canardo Richardson (8:30 am) Kelvin Childs, Brenda Beasley, Sandra King Shaw, Cyril Kojo and Akosua During (10:30) Ushers: Women Greeters: Marian Tatum Webb, Judith Hightower & Mary Roberts (8:30 am) Morris James, Rosa James & David Lowery (10:30 am) Acolyte: Moses Boyd (10:30 am) Trustees on Duty: Josephine Baker (8:30 am)

5 Asbury s Week At A Glance Sunday, March 12, :30 am Valet Parking 8:30 am & 10:30 am Worship, Sanctuary 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, :30 am Forgiven Bible Study Class, :30 am & 12:30 pm Coffee with Pastors, G 1 1:00 pm Confirmation Class, 1 9 6:00 pm The Bridge Worship Service, G 1 7:00 pm Howard University Student Dinner, 1 11/1 12 Monday, March 13, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ :00 pm Deadline: Asburyan Bulletin & Ads 6:30 pm Converge DC Small Group Mtg., 1 11/1 12 Tuesday, March 14, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., 1 11/ 1 12/2 8/2 9 10:30 am Forgiven Bible Study Class, Colesville UMC 11:00 am Wesleyan Choir Research, Library 6:30 pm Christian Education Mtg., 1 9 7:00 pm Fitness & Cooking Class, G 1 7:00 pm Forgiven Bible Study Class, Ryland Epworth UMC 7:30 pm Kentucky State University in concert Wednesday, March 15, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ :00 pm Forgiven Bible Study Class, 1 8 6:30 pm Finance Committee Mtg., 1 11/1 12 Thursday, March 16, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ :15 pm Faith & Politics Study, Kabob House 6:30 pm Asbury Dwellings Board Meeting (Held at Asbury Dwellings) 7:00 pm Forgiven Bible Study Class, 1 9 7:00 pm The Bridge Band Practice, G 1 Friday, March 17, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., 1 11/ 1 12/2 8/2 9 Saturday, March 18, :00 am Handbell Choir Rehearsal, G 13 10:00 am UMW Mission Team Mtg., 1 11/ :00 am Wesleyan Choir Rehearsal, OSH 11:30 am Food Pantry, G 4 12:00 pm The Aria Club, 1 11/ :30 pm Male Chorus, OSH 12:30 pm Women s Usher Board Mtg, 2 8/2 9 2:00 pm Higher Praise Gospel Chorale, 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. A A W 9:30-10:30 AM Adults Room 1-9 Children (up to 4th grade) Rooms 2-8 & 2-9 Youth (up to 12th grade) Room 1-11 From the Senior Pastor s Desk March 2017 Word for the Month: FORGIVEN Scripture of the Month: Luke 17:1 10 Thought for the Month: Only through the process of forgiveness can we free ourselves of the endless and unyielding cycle of pain and retribution. Emphasis for the Month: Christian Living Pastor s Book of the Month: The Book of Forgiving: The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu

6 A F U As of February 28, 2017 A $186,039 Budget $202,895 Shortfall ($16,856) M. M W Contemporary Worship Pastor R H Music Director Join us in Fellowship Hall for worship, music, communion and spiritual nourishment. All are welcome! To Rev. Dr. Mills, Ms. Dunbar and the entire Asbury United Methodist Community We are writing to express our gratitude for the tremendous engagement and support on the part of the Asbury Methodist Community with the Women s March on Washington (WMW). WATCH WORSHIP SERVICES ONLINE Go to YouTube.com and search for A UMC L S Watch the traditional and contemporary services live on Sunday or replay them another time! Although WMW National declined in the end to use the space, we want to acknowledge the effort, energy and love contributed by you all to the March. We know that there was a standing corps of volunteers mobilized to help us in your fellowship space. We regret that we never met them, but are so grateful for the generosity, grace and love extended by the Asbury family. Sincerely, Elizabeth O Gorek (Buhr) Logistics, Women s March DC Local

7 A Tribute to Asbury United Methodist Women Throughout the month of March, you will hear tributes to United Methodist Women who have left a memorable impression in their family s life and in their community. March 12 ~ Garnet Hammond March 19 ~ Robert Reid March 26 ~ Albert Dickson A TRIBUTE FROM GARNET W. HAMMOND Lois Brown Hammond was born July 15, 1927 in Washington, D.C. She was educated in the D.C. public schools, graduated from Cardozo High School and attended Miner Teachers College. I was introduced to Lois by a mutual friend on Mother's Day in It was "love at first sight" and we were married on June 7, This union produced four daughters (Denise, Patrice, Annette, Kathleen) and one son (David) who regularly attended Asbury. Lois was a faithful United Methodist Woman who loved life, God, her family and church. She enjoyed singing in two choirs, traveling and family get togethers. As a civilian employee, she started her career with the D.C. Government, then the Air Force and later transferred to the Drug Enforcement Administration where she stayed until retiring. During this time she was also a Sunday school teacher at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Capitol Hill. Lois and I enjoyed 44 glorious years of marriage before she was called to her eternal home on September 15, Ebenezer was scheduled to honor her 60 years of faithful service on that day. Her spirit is ever present and lives on in her growing family that includes seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren with one on the way; and three great great grandchildren. We will always love her, and she is greatly missed.

8 SMALL PRINT $1 Stop by the Narthex before or after both worship services to pick up your March April copy of the Upper Room. PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY Orders for lilies for Easter Sunday are being accepted by Frankye Warren, Pat Crudup and Judith Roberts. Order forms will be in the Narthex starting March 5. The cost is $15 per plant and checks are payable to Asbury UMC. The deadline for orders is Sunday, April 2. Questions? Please call Forgiven Bible Study Classes 9:30 am, Beginning March 5 Instructor, Sherman Harris ~ Asbury UMC ~ 1-9 9:30 am, Beginning March 5 Instructor, Vanessa Williford ~ Asbury UMC ~ :30 am, Beginning March 7 Instructor, Rev. Albert Moser ~ Colesville UMC 10:30 am, Beginning March 7 Instructor, Rev. Irene Pierce ~ Pierce Residence 7:00 pm, Beginning March 7 Instructor, Jesse James ~ Ryland Epworth UMC 8:00 pm, Beginning March 7 Instructor, Min. Scott Bostic ~ Online 12:00 pm, Beginning March 8 Instructor, Rev. Ianther Mills ~ Asbury UMC ~ 1-8 7:00 pm, Beginning March 9 Instructors, Min. Veronica Allen & Thelma Johnson Asbury UMC ~ 1-9 Stop by the Narthex today to sign-up for a Bible study class. Space is still available and books are $10. GRANDPARENTS DAY Sunday, March 12, 8:30 and 10:30 Services Grandparents, bring your grandchildren to church. Grandchildren, invite your grandparents to worship with you. And, if your grandparents live far away or are no longer with us, bring a picture of them to church, we want to honor them too.

9 ASBURY MALE CHORUS Will participate in the ANNUAL FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY on Sunday, March 12, 3 pm Jerusalem Baptist Church 2600 P Street, NW Washington, DC BIRTHDAY FELLOWSHIP JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH CELEBRANTS March 19 After the 10:30 am Service Fellowship Hall MARCH 19 This is a good place to briefly, but effec vely, describe your product or services.

10 FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP CLASSES C D /T /L Tuesdays, April 25 June 20, :00 8:30 pm ~ 1 11/1 12 L Darryl Wyles Session #1 Super Saving Session #2 Rela ng With Money Session #3 Cash Flow Planning Session #4 Dumping Debt Session #5 Buyer Beware Session #6 The Role of Insurance Session #7 Re rement and College Planning Session #8 Real Estate and Mortgages Session #9 The Great Misunderstanding R : ://. / BISHOP EASTERLING VISITS ASBURY SUNDAY, MARCH 26 8:30 am and 10:30 am SERVICES Bishop LaTrelle Easterling is the first woman bishop to lead the 233-year-old Baltimore- Washington Conference. She was elected as a bishop in The United Methodist Church in July 2016, and began serving this conference in September. For more informa on contact: Call Martrice Green at or martrice69@verizon.net SPECIAL GIVING SUNDAY MARCH 26 TOGETHER, WE REACH CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DEVASTATION IN THE WAKE OF DISASTER. UMCOR Sunday (formerly One Great Hour of Sharing) Use the donation envelope in the bulletin or send a check to: GCFA, P.O. Box , Nashville, TN Please put UMCOR in the memo section of your check. PALM SUNDAY April 9 ~ Preaching: Bishop Marcus Matthews 8:30 am & 10:30 am Asbury Sanctuary MAUNDY-THURSDAY April 13 ~ Service of Nails 7 pm Asbury Sanctuary GOOD FRIDAY April 14 ~ Preaching: Sons & Daughters of Asbury 12-3 pm Asbury Sanctuary COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY MEAL April pm Fellowship Hall EASTER SUNDAY April 16 6:30 am, 8:30 am & 10:30 am Asbury Sanctuary

11 APRIL 9 ~ FOUNDRY UMC Join Foundry on April 9 (Palm Sunday) to pack meals through Stop Hunger Now. There will be mul ple one hour shi s from 10:10am 2pm. To par cipate, please contact Rev. Ben Roberts, Director of Social Jus ce Ministries, Foundry UMC x224. The Asbury Family is cordially invited to attend the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Anniversary and Divine Service at Asbury on Sunday, March 26th at 4:00 pm. Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills will deliver the message. Music will be rendered by the Asbury Men s Chorus, directed by Everett P. Williams, Jr. For additional information, contact Dr. Joseph Yearwood. Meeting Reminder EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday, April 8, 2017 Being coordinated by Children Ministry (Patrice Blackman, Rhonda Pierce, and Vanessa Williford). ASBURY UNITED METHODIST MEN Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 1:30 pm Fellowship Hall

12 BIRTHDAY FELLOWSHIPS Apr/May/Jun Jun 18 ~ Blanche Richardson, Coordinator Jul/Aug/Sept Sept 17 ~ Mamie Goodwin, Coordinator Oct/Nov/Dec Nov 19 ~ Shirley Thomas, Coordinator MARC MEETINGS MEMBERSHIP ASSIMILATION RECORDS COMMITTEE April 30, July 30, October 29 and December 31 (no mtg.) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Communications Ministry team is forming. If you would like more information, please contact Carol Travis, Chairperson Sunday, March 12 Matthew 4:1-11 Monday, March 13 James 2:14-26 Tuesday, March 14 Revelation 7:9-17 Wednesday, March 15 Leviticus 19:32-34 DAILY WORD Thursday, March 16 Psalm 90:12-17 Friday, March 17 Mark 7:24-30 Saturday, March 18 Philippians 2:12-16 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. 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. Albert Moser, Associate Pastor Rev. Alexis Brown, Howard University UM Chaplain Min. Scott Bostic, Youth Pastor 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) ~ (fax) ~ asburymail@asburyumcdc.org Monday Friday ~ 8:00 am 4:30 pm