September 23, Stewardship Consecration Sunday

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1 September 23, 2018 Stewardship Consecration Sunday Our Mission A Faith Family sharing Christ to meet the needs of all people. Our Invitation To all who need Comfort, Friendship and the Love of God through our Savior Jesus Christ. This church opens wide its doors in the name of our Lord and says, Welcome. A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive Little Rock, AR AsburyUMCLR

2 Welcome to Asbury. We are glad you are here at Asbury today, and hope you will feel God s love in your worship experience. We invite you to note the Asbury Calendar on the back page of the bulletin. Please print your information on the attendance pads and return them to the end of the pew. If you desire to join Asbury UMC, come forward during the last song, and our pastors will greet you. Please take a few moments to silence your phone. For the most meaningful worship, we encourage you to take advantage of our nursery available for infants through 2 years old. September 23, 2018 Welcome and Announcements Prelude Divine Worship Sanctuary Gathering in God s Presence 8:30 & 10:45 A.M. *Call to Worship All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above, so thank our God For joy in living For wisdom to walk the right path And peace to calm anxious worry; All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above, So let your song arise and give thanks for all God s love. *Hymn of Praise Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise 103 Preparing Our Hearts *A Statement of Faith We are not alone, we live in God s world. We believe in God: Who has created and is creating, Who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, Who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the church: to celebrate God s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen *Gloria Patri 70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. Amen. Children s Moments Greg Stansell The congregation is invited to sing Tell Me the Stories of Jesus as our children are welcomed forward. Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear; things I would ask him to tell me if he were here: scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea, stories of Jesus, tell them to me. Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend their own special worship service, called Kids Club. Please meet at the back of the sanctuary to attend. *Please stand as you are able.

3 Act of Praise I Know the Lord s Laid His Hands on Me Chancel Choir arr. Lloyd Larson Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God Prayer for the People Lord s Prayer 895 The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Fugue in A minor Anguel Kehayov J. S. Bach *Doxology 95 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. *Hymn of Meditation Take My Life, and Let It Be 399 Hearing God s Word Scripture Lesson Mark 12:38-44 (NLT, Pew Bible) 774 Matthew 14:19-21 (NLT, Pew Bible) The Message Understanding Your Own Wealth Rev. Mary Hilliard Instructions? What Instructions? Rev. Doug Walker Responding to God With Our Lives *Hymn of Commitment Here I Am, Lord 593 (At this time, you are invited to come forward and dedicate your commitment cards and covenants by placing them in the baskets provided. You are then invited to pray.) *Blessing of God s People *Congregational Benediction Shalom to You 666 Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends. May God s full mercies bless you, my friends. In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom. Postlude You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Liturgists: 8:30 - Audrey Smith / 10:45 - Richard Hunter Acolytes: 8:30 - Jack Steed, Colin Stumhofer Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Shane Marriott / 10:45 -?, Ken Robbins VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AR Kids Read is a local nonprofit whose focus is to improve reading proficiency in local elementary school students by coordinating volunteer tutors to work one-to-one with students. Schools from all parts of Pulaski Country participate in the program. Volunteering with AR Kids Read means agreeing to tutor one hour per week. Please visit ARKidsRead.org or call (501) for more information.

4 LAUNCH Wilson Activity Center September 23, :45 A.M. Please take a few moments to silence your phone. For the most meaningful worship, we encourage you to take advantage of our nursery available for infants through 2 years old. Please complete the information requested in the friendship pads and return to the end of the row. Promises 10,000 Reasons Welcome and Announcements This I Believe (The Creed) Children s Moments Diane Wright Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend their own special worship service, called Kids Club. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend. Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts Lord, I Need You The Message Mark 12:38-44 Understanding Your Own Wealth The Invitation Rev. Mary Hilliard Jesus Paid It All The Blessing Praise Leader: Caleb Conrad Sound Operator: Shawn McNerlin Video Operator: Dave Marano LAUNCH Band LAUNCH Singers Vincent McNerlin Linda Southern Valera McDaniel Jay McDaniel Bradley McNerlin Maddy Adkins HOG ON THE HILL - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED OCT. 14TH! Need workers for helping with children s activities, set up, clean up, and donating silent auction items! Sign up sheets in the Wilson Activity Center or Dave Marano; dmaranojr@hotmail.com. Thank you! Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor mary@asbury-lr.org Rev. Doug Walker, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care doug@asbury-lr.org Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus weir-t@sbcglobal.net Diana Brandon, Director of Music Ministries diana@asbury-lr.org Anguel Kehayov, Organist kehayata@hotmail.com Caleb Conrad, Director of Praise & Worship caleb@asbury-lr.org Laura Stinnett, Director of Children s Ministries laura@asbury-lr.org Kayla Stout, Nursery Director nursery@asbury-lr.org Diane Wright, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries diane@asbury-lr.org Cheryl Cate, Finance Administrator cheryl@asbury-lr.org Ora Bunton, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org Abby Ramirez, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director asstdir@asbury-lr.org

5 Special Events Monday, September 24th...Finance Committee Meeting 6 pm (Large Conf. Room) Tuesday, October 2nd...Terrific Tuesday 12 pm (Warehouse) Thursday, October 4th...PUMPKINS ARRIVE!!! 4pm Sunday, Sept. 16th, :30 am :45 am (Divine) 52 10:45 am (LAUNCH) 106 Total Worship Attendance: 294 Guests: 17 including 4 first-time Prayers: Charlie Ward, Sr. Annette Crawford Hilda Parr Laura Stinnett Mary Jane Patton Bobby Douglas Clifford Smith Larry Brown Michael Alexander, Sr. Francis Jarvis, on the death of her husband, Wayne TERRIFIC TUESDAY Please join us for Terrific Tuesday on Tuesday, October 2 at 12:00 p.m. All ages are invited for lunch ($7) and a fun informative program, "Boogie and Balance" presented by Anguel Kehayov and Amber Hof. If you work, spend your noon hour with us and bring a friend. We encourage you to support the Asbury Food Pantry by bringing one of the needed items of canned vegetables, canned fruit, chili or a non-perishable item. RSVP by 10 am Monday, Oct. 1 if you plan to attend or need transportation ( ). Menu: Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans and Banana Pudding SPECIAL CHILDREN S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Sheri Dawson, sheri@toggerykids.com Sunday, September 23: Sunday School Wednesday, September 26: September Suppers, 5:45-6:30 pm The Edge & Wild Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 pm YOUTH NEWS: Questions? Contact Diane Wright, Minister of Youth & Young Adults Thanks to everyone who participated in our youth car wash! We raised over $1,300 to help the youth attend Conference events & retreats throughout the year! You are appreciated!! *A reminder: Fall Retreat deadline is TODAY. Cost is $50. Fall Retreat is for all youth & will be Friday, Oct. 26-Sunday, Oct. 28 at Camp Tanako. See Diane for details. Youth Tonight: We will meet from 5:30-7:30 pm in the Warehouse. The Stumhofers are providing dinner! After dinner, we will continue our Fathom discussion with Genres of the Bible! Wednesday, Sept. 26th: Our last September Supper will be in the Warehouse from 5:45-6:30 pm! We will have turkey wraps for dinner. Please let Diane or the church know if you re eating! $5/youth, $8/adults. We will continue our Fruits of the Spirit study & focus on Peace. Pastor on weekend call: Sep. 21, 22, 23 Rev. Doug Walker Sep. 28, 29, 30 Rev. Mary Hilliard Preaching Schedule Sunday, Sep. 23rd Sunday, Sep. 30th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Don Shipley 10:45 LAUNCH Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard Drivers Van Car Danny Burgess Harry Galusha SEPTEMBER SUPPERS SIGN UP - Sept. 26, 2018 (Please tear off and place in offering plate) Menu: Turkey or Blackened Chicken Wrap, Potato Soup, Salad NAME: PHONE # # ADULTS ($8) # CHILDREN ($5)

6 Asbury Weekly Calendar Sunday, September 23rd - CONSECRATION SUNDAY 8:00 am LAUNCH Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (Room 226) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am JOY Choir (Room 210) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am LAUNCH Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am LAUNCH Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Youth Ministries (Warehouse) Monday, September 24th 6:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting (Large Conference Room) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, September 25th 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting (WAC) Wednesday, September 26th 6:00 am Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 5:30 pm Adult Hand Bell Rehearsal (Room 201) 5:45 pm September Suppers (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Youth Ministries (Warehouse) 6:30 pm A Study of Psalms (Small Conference Room, Room 116) 6:30 pm Bible Half Truths (Room 125) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm LAUNCH Team Rehearsal (WAC) 6:30 pm The Edge & Wild Wednesdays (Room 210) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men s Bible Study (Room 226) Thursday, September 27th Friday, September 28th Saturday, September 29th Sunday, September 30th 8:00 am LAUNCH Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (Room 226) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am JOY Choir (Room 210) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am LAUNCH Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am LAUNCH Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Youth Ministries (Warehouse) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center Open Dates for Sacred Grounds: Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to reserve a date. Today s Flowers: In honor of Claudette Cirks birthday by her family. Open dates are Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28. Call the office to reserve a date. Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, Click on Blogs.