Good News September 2017

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1 Asbury Church 204 E. Arch St. Portland, IN Good News September 2017 Worship Schedule 8:00 a.m. Worship Service, Chapel 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages 10:15 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary Adult Sunday School Classes Roundtable Class Kay Locker, Roundtable Room (Room 7) Open Door Class Teachers Rotate, Parlor Upper Room Class Teachers Rotate, Room #9 Upstairs Asbury Staff Pastor: Allison Yankey Administrative Assistant: Denise Degler Chancel Choir Director: Sharon Newman Custodian: Charlie Pogue Family Ministries Director: L Michaels lisa@asburyministries.org Financial Secretary: Joanna Stone Sermon Series for September Sept 3 Matthew MSG What Will God Do Now? Series: If Fish Could Talk (September 10 - October 1 ) This series will explore several stories related to Jesus and the sea, using the perspective of the fish for sermon titles. Sept 10 Matthew NRSV...and POOF! They were gone! Sept 17 Mark NRSV...batten down the hatches! Sept 24 Matthew NRSV...and then he walked on my roof! Oct 1 John NRSV...swim away! Kids Hope Coordinator: Heather Maitlen Organist: Linda Braun Asbury s Mission Statement: Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

2 Pastor Pondering As I write this article, our family has been here for a month and a half. That s six short weeks. We have enjoyed the Fourth of July parade, the waterpark, the Jay County Fair, the Jay County Marching Patriots, and so much more! We re gearing up for the Antique Engine and Tractor Show and will be able to give our report by the time this goes to print. We continue to find more to add to our list of things we love about Portland and hope you will continue to share those opportunities with us! I also am continually learning more about Asbury UMC. Just this week, I got a tour of many of the nooks and crannies of the church and am continually amazed at the beauty of the architecture here. I have had the opportunity to listen to many of you share your hearts for this church and community, and I look forward to hearing many more stories as our Meet and Greets kick into full-swing. If you find yourself with a free lunch hour and are interested, I d love to meet you for a quick bite to hear more about your story and/or Jay County. (Send me an allison@asburyministries.org or call the office: to set up a time.) In worship, we have been hearing stories of people taking great risks, following the call of God, and learning to love their neighbors. We have been asked to consider what it looks like to love without exception and have begun to look at what might be next for Asbury UMC. As we dive into September, we will hear several stories about Jesus and the Sea in a sermon series entitled If Fish Could Talk. If you haven t discovered already, video versions of the sermons are available on the church website ( and our Facebook page ( Our family has truly enjoyed our first glimpses at life in Portland, and we continue to look forward to getting to know each of you and serving together in ministry. Pastor Allison New Sunday School Class to Begin On Sunday, September 10, Pastor Allison will be kicking off an adult Sunday School class studying The Bible Jesus Read by Philip Yancey. Together, we will explore the sometimes shocking and cryptic writings of the Old Testament to help readers know God better. We will not only ask if the Old Testament is worth it, but we will also cover five crucial segments of the Old Testament: Job, Deuteronomy, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, and The Prophets. We'll meet in the, and hope you'll consider joining us! Questions? Contact Pastor Allison via (allison@asburyministries.org) or phone ( ).

3 Hello Asbury! I am so happy to be here! In the coming days, I cannot wait to get to know each one of you and to work together to bring exciting changes to programming and, more importantly, to the lives that are affected by how we live out Jesus mission in this community! As a quick introduction for those I have not yet met, I describe myself as a follower of Jesus, theologian author, blogger, editor, educator, wife, mom, and aspiring peacemaker. I have been involved in ministry for 20 years, working with children, teenagers, young families, and adults of all ages. I am passionate about intergenerational ministries, because I think we all benefit from living in community! I write (and podcast) about theology, the sacraments, and ministry to the least of these at Flip Flops, Glitter, and Theology (.com). My love language is vacation (especially Disney), and I enjoy coffee and reading in large quantities! In the next few weeks, I am really looking forward to creating a children s worship space, adding children s Sunday School to our Asbury curriculum, introducing teen Bible quizzing, painting my office, and unpacking my boxes upon boxes of books! My family is also looking forward to getting moved to Portland, because the 90 minute drive has been a challenge! If we haven t had a chance to connect yet, please look for my airplane and Wonder Woman name tag on Sunday! I would love to chat! Blessings, L. Michaels Important Upcoming Dates: Sunday, August 27: Youth Group 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 27: Concert at Westchester UM, teens, 6:15 p.m. Sunday, September 3: No Children s Church, No Youth Group Sunday, September 10: Children s Sunday School in the Children s Sanctuary! 9:00 a.m.

4 If we get 5 mentors that are new, Heather will dye her hair aqua blue!

5 Do you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure? Have members of your family suffered from these ailments? Do you have a poor diet? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may want to consider being screened through the services of Life Line Screening. Life Line Screening uses ultrasound technology to view the plaque build up in your carotid arteries, the main arteries that carry blood to the brain. Blockages in these arteries are a leading cause of stroke. We are pleased to host this Life Line Screening event on 9/8/2017 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take minutes to complete. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129, please call or visit communitycircle<urlblockederror.aspx> or text the word circle to Starting in September Children s Sunday School!! Children s Sunday School is starting September 10! Children in Kindergarten through 5 th grades can join us in the Children s Sanctuary (room 6, upstairs) at 9:00 a.m. for worship, games, prayer, and Scripture, all presented in a kid friendly format! We are so excited about the changes coming to Asbury in our children s ministries department, because children are the church not just the future of the church, but the church right now! Hope to see you there! Food Pantry Fundraiser Community and Family Services will be hosting a Coffee and Canvas fundraiser for the Helping Hands Food Pantry. The Food Pantry currently has a critical need for donated goods, shelf stable items, and financial resources. The Coffee and Canvas fundraiser will be on Saturday, October 28 at the Jay County Event Center from 5-7pm. Cost is $25 per ticket and includes instructed painting, snacks, and specialty drinks from Joe on the Go! Mark your calendars for this great event! Additionally, they are looking for a person or group who would be willing to provide fruit or sandwiches (or maybe both!) for those in attendance. If you'd like to help out, or simply need tickets, please contact Carly with Community and Family Services at

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8 Thank You Dear Asbury, I just want to say a Big Thank you for all your prayers during my illness. I m still recovering. Also a big thanks for all the cards, visits, food and flowers. They are all appreciated very much!! Love to all. Linda Prescott

9 Announcements Brianna s Hope Meetings Brianna s Hope Meetings are at Asbury on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the. All are welcome to join the meetings. Repairs and Upkeep at Asbury... If there are repairs and upkeep items that you may notice needing attention in our church building and facility, please let us know. There is NOW A REQUISITION FORM AVAILABLE IN THE INTER-OFFICE MAILBOX LOCATED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ PASTOR S OFFICE. Please fill-in the information requested on the form and place it in the Trustee s mailbox. Joy Circle Meeting The Joy Circle will meet on Tuesday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Sharon Newman. This is a carry-in dinner, so please bring a covered dish to share. We will have our pledge service and election of officers. Sharon Newman & Laurette Horn are the hostesses and Kay Locker has devotions. If you would like to join this ladies group, we would love to have you attend. For more information, contact Laurette at To be able to get to know Pastor Allison & her family please sign up for one of the meet & greets. The sign-up sheets are in the overflow Room or you can sign up on Facebook. Here are the dates and host: Wednesday, August 30: The host is Phil Zicht at the Parsonage at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 31: The host is Bob & Karen Vance at their home at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 7: The host is Linda Groover at the Parsonage at 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 25: The host is John & Diane Coldren at their home at 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 2: The host is Gary & Bonnie Maitlen at their home at 2:00 p.m.

10 Announcements QUEST Worship, September 11 Have you tried QUEST yet? Join us for music, interactive worship, prayer, and fellowship following the Bread of Life meal at 6:15 pm, September 11. All are welcome to attend! SENIORs Please remember our nursing home and shut-in members with a visit, call or card. Newsletter (Good News) Deadline Turn in information for the next Newsletter by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, September 11. Prayer Time You are invited to join Cletes Rines on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel, as Asbury, community, national, and world concerns are lifted up in prayer. Any and all interested parties are welcome! You may also offer any prayer concerns you would like remembered by calling the church office. Concerns may be specified or unspoken. UPC Campbell Labels Save your bar code labels from Campbells, Pepperidge Farm, Bic, Prego & Goldfish. No money just labels. The container to put them in is above the mailboxes by the church office. Thanks. Mission Team Free Family Meal Bread of Life Community Meal is served at Asbury on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the. It is for the whole community.

11 Announcements Fellowship and Connection Opportunity Don t you just love birthdays? God made everyone so wonderfully complex and placed His hand of blessing on our heads! How precious it is to realize He is thinking of us constantly with love! We at Asbury would like to celebrate that special time by having a party the first Sunday of each month honoring those having birthdays that month. We will have cake, coffee and punch following each service and are anxious to have you join us in the Overflow Room for lots of fellowship and fun. The next celebration will be September 3. Please mark your calendars and come ready to be filled with God s love. The whole congregation is invited to celebrate each month with those having a birthday that month. Happy Birthday! Like Us on Facebook! asburychurchportland Please Join Us!!! To all singers in our congregation, we welcome you to our first Chancel Choir rehearsal on September 6 at 7:30 p.m. Our first Sunday in service will be September 10. We are a fun group with the goal of touching someone with our words or music each Sunday. Sharon Newman Choir Director Ministry Opportunities: Putting Faith into Action and Service: Media: We are in need of someone to assist with the media center on Sunday mornings. If you are able to help, even once or twice a month, please let the church office know. We will be happy to train you and show you what to do. It s fun and easy! Children s sermon: Would you like to help encourage and teach our children valuable faith lessons on Sunday mornings during worship? We would like to get a rotation going so that our children hear from multiple people. It really does take a village to raise a child! Let the church office know if you are interested in this special ministry opportunity.

12 Worship Participants for September Radio Message participants for September September 3- Angie Bentz September 17 - Julie Forcum September 10 - Bonnie Maitlen September 24 L Michaels Greeters at South Door for September September 3 Nancy Cheeseman September 10 Neil & Judy Medler September 17 & 24 Sue Cain Greeters at West Door for September September 3 Angela Twigg September 10 Vicki & Charlie Tague September 17 & 24 Mike & Alice Vold Greeters at North (Elevator) Doors for September September 3 Harriet Kunce September 10 Alice Valentine September 17 & 24 Don & Deanne Gillespie Ushers for September: Charles Bentz, Bruce Bailey, Brian Bentz, Glen Bryant, Tom Dunn II, Donald Gillespie, Carl Locker & Larry Paxson

13 Weekly Schedule 7:00a Moments of Devotion 8:00a & 10:15a Worship Services 9:00a Sunday School For all ages 4:00 7:00p Middle & High School Youth, Youth Room Monthly Activities September 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 No Youth 2:00p Worship at Jay County Retirement Home 4 Labor Day Office Closed 5:30p Bread of Life Community Meal, 5 6 5:30p Weight Watchers 6:00 p.m. CIA Meeting, 6:30p Asbury Bells 7:30p Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 8:00p Praise Team 7 9:00a Prayer Time, Chapel 6:30p Brianna s Hope Meeting, Fellowship Hall 8 8:30a Life Screening, 9 10 Kids Hope USA Sunday 11 Deadline to turn in Newsletter Information 10:30a Staff Meeting, Parlor 5:30p Bread of Life Community Meal, 6:15p Quest, Basement 12 6:30p Joy Circle Meeting, Sharon Newman s home 13 5:30p Weight Watchers 6:30p Asbury Bells 7:30p Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 8:00p Praise Team 14 9:00a Prayer Time, Chapel 6:30p Brianna s Hope Meeting, Food Pantry Sunday 18 10:30a Staff Meeting, Parlor 5:30p Bread of Life Community Meal, :30p Weight Watchers 6:30p Asbury Bells 7:30p Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 8:00p Praise Team 21 9:00a Prayer Time, Chapel 6:30p Brianna s Hope Meeting, :30a Staff Meeting, Parlor 5:30p Bread of Life Community Meal, :30p Weight Watchers 6:30p Asbury Bells 7:30p Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 8:00p Praise Team 28 9:00a Prayer Time, Chapel 6:30p Brianna s Hope Meeting, 29 30