Asbury United Methodist Church Loving...Serving...Transforming Lives March 22, 2015 ~ 8:30 am and 10:30 am Services

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1 Asbury United Methodist Church Loving...Serving...Transforming Lives March 22, 2015 ~ 8:30 am and 10:30 am Services 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 we 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 Fifth 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...Zapel 10:30 am There is a Balm in Gilead...Negro Spiritual 10:30 am Give Me Jesus...Negro Spiritual THE CHURCH GATHERS CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: If you need a fresh start, make your need known: People: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Leader: If you feel far from God, call out in your need: People: Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Leader: If the cares of the world hang about your neck, plead to the Lord with all your might. People: Restore to me the joy of my salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. Leader: If you need a fresh start, turn to God, for God will hear your prayers. PROCESSIONAL HYMN 10:30 am Jesus Shall Reign (289 AAHH) WELCOME AND WORDS OF HOSPITALITY PASSING OF THE PEACE Koinonia (579 AAHH) (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) HYMN OF PRAISE Lord, I Want to Be a Christian (463 AAHH) PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of infinite chances, you are ever more ready to hear than we are to pray; you are ever more ready to offer forgiveness than we are to seek it for ourselves, or for others. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within us. For we are weighed down by the burden of petty resentments and trivial slights that poison our souls like toxic fumes. Write your law on our hearts, and take away our feeble protestations that we know not what we do. Do not cast us away from your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from us.

3 WORDS OF ASSURANCE The One who loves us is faithful, remembering our sins no more. Look within and know that you are loved and accepted by our gracious God. (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary CHILDREN S MESSAGE MINISTRY OF MUSIC CALL TO PRAYER MORNING PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE 10:30 am Ruth Scarbrough 8:30 am Because He Lives...William J. Gaither Adelia H. Williams, Soprano 10:30 am The Lord s Prayer...Malotte 10:30 am Just A Little Talk with Jesus...Derricks Rev. Adam Briddell, Associate Pastor 8:30 am There is a Balm in Gilead...Negro Spiritual 10:30 am Lamb of God...Paris WE HEAR THE WORD SCRIPTURE LESSON Jeremiah 31:31 34 (OT page 735) Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. HYMN OF PREPARATION SERMON If Jesus Goes with Me (555 AAHH) "God of 2nd Chances, Part V A New Heart Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor WE RESPOND IN FAITH PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING 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. HYMN OF INVITATION Here I Am, Lord (593 UMH)

4 WE RESPOND IN FAITH OFFERTORY 8:30 am Jesus, You're the Center of My Joy...Gaither and Smallwood Adelia H. Williams, Soprano 10:30 am Guide My Feet...arr. Graves 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 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus (400 AAHH) BENEDICTION POSTLUDE 8:30 am Hold On!...Taylor 10:30 am Come, Ye Disconsolate...Webbe The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary. WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts and Choir Director: Everett P. Williams, Jr. Organist: Earl Hargrove (8:30 am) Choir: Combined (10:30 am) Soloist: Adelia H. Williams (8:30 am) Children s Message: Ruth Scarbrough (10:30 am) Liturgists: Kevin Huff & Kisha Woolen (8:30 am) Aislinn Kopp & Ruth Scarbrough (10:30 am) Ushers: Men Greeters: Martel Cooper, Mary Jackson & Jeanne Parks (8:30 am) Adelle Banks, Kelvin Childs & Pearlie Myers (10:30 am) Acolytes: DuVal Harrell (8:30 am)/elle Waters & Maxim Waters (10:30 am) Trustees on Duty: Darryl Wyles (8:30 am) & Bill Johnson (10:30 am)

5 Welcome to Asbury United Methodist Church. We are so glad you joined us today for worship! 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. NURSERY Our nursery is available for infants through four-year-olds on Sundays from 10:30 am 12:15 pm. The nursery is located on the third floor of the Education Building in room 2-5. SUNDAY SCHOOL All are welcome 9:30 am 10:30 am Nursery and Kindergarten Room 2 5 Adult School Rooms 1 9 & 1 12 Parent Class Room 2 3 Young Adults Room 1 11 Youth Rooms 2 8 & 2 9

6 Asbury s Week At A Glance Sunday, March 22, :30 & 10:30 am Worship, Sanctuary 8:30 am Neighbor Bible Study, Library 9:30 am Sunday School, 1 9/1 11/1 12/2 3/2 5/2 8/ 2 9 9:30 am Neighbor to Neighbor Breakfast, G 1 9:45 am Undergarment Distribution, OSH 12:00 pm Higher Ed. & Campus Ministries, 1 11/ :30 pm Candace UMW Group Meeting, 2 8/2 9 Monday, March 23, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/1 11/ 1 12/OSH 12:00 pm Lent: Worship and Prayer, Sanctuary 3:00 pm Deadline: Asburyan Bulletin & Ads 6:30 pm DC Stop Modern Slavery, G 1 6:45 pm APAT, Sanctuary 7:00 pm DC Wado Ryu Martial Arts, 2 8/2 9 Tuesday, March 24, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/1 11/ 1 12/OSH 6:30 pm InspireDC Lent Small Groups, 2 8/2 9 Wednesday, March 25, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/1 11/ 1 12/OSH 6:30 pm Church Council Meeting, 1 11/1 12 6:45 pm APAT, Sanctuary 7:30 pm Wesley Seminary PMM 2, 1 9 Thursday, March 26, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/ 1 11/1 12/OSH 2:00 pm Boy Scouts of America Meeting, 2 8/2 9 Friday, March 27, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., 1 11/ 1 12/OSH 12:00 pm Neighbor to Neighbor Debriefing, Chapel Saturday, March 28, :00 am Free Personal Finance Seminar, 1 11/ :00 am Asbury Handbell Choir Rehearsal, G 13 10:00 am Wesleyan Choir Meeting, Library 10:30 am Food Pantry, Food Pantry Area 11:00 am APAT, Sanctuary 11:00 am Wesleyan Choir Rehearsal, OSH 11:30 am Dance Ministry Rehearsal, 2 8/2 9 12:00 pm Combined Choir Rehearsal, OSH 12:30 pm UMM Meeting (Groups 1,6,9 & 12), G 1 2:00 pm UMW Group Rizpah Meeting, 2 8/2 9 5:00 pm InspireDC 2015 Lent Small Groups, G 1 OSH Old Social Hall From the Senior Pastor s Desk March 2015 Word for the Month: LET YOUR LIFE SPEAK! Scripture of the Month: You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:13 16, NIV Thought for the Month: How does your life speak to your faith in Jesus Christ? Emphasis for the Month: Witness Pastor s Book of the Month: Vital: Churches Changing Communities and the World by Jorge Acevedo HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SERVICES Monday Prayer and Meditation March 23 & March 30 ~ 12:00 pm Palm Sunday March 29 ~ 8:30 & 10:30 am Maundy Thursday Drama Judas: What Was He Thinking? April 2 ~ 7:30 pm Good Friday (Seven Last Words) April 3 ~ 12 3 pm Community Good Friday Meal April 3 ~ 12 4 pm Easter April 5 ~ 6:30, 8:30 & 10:30 am

7 PERSONAL FINANCE SEMINAR March 28 10am 1pm 1 11/1 12 Sponsored by Asbury Federal Credit Union and AARP All ages welcome. Come out and learn about health care law, Medicare, fraud and social security. Refreshments will be served. PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY! Orders for lilies to be placed in the sanctuary for Easter Sunday, April 5 are being accepted by Frankye Warren, Pat Crudup and Judith Roberts. Make your $15 check payable to Asbury Methodist Church. Order forms are in the Narthex. Deadline March 29. Community Good Friday Meal Following Good Friday Service on April 3 Reserve your meals in G 1 today a er each service. Dinners are $13 and include a beverage and dessert. Who: What: When: Cluster Mission Project Join Foundry and Mt. Vernon Churches Great Day of Service March 29 ~ 12:30 pm Where: Foundry UMC th St., NW Why: How: To pack 30K meals with Stop Hunger Now! Register and get more info at foundryumc.org/gdos VALET PARKING INITIATED BY ASBURY S TRUSTEES Trial Period Starts March 29 ~ Palm Sunday 8:30-10:30 am services attendants on duty 8:00 am-1:30 pm To register for a trial run or to volunteer, contact: Philip Collins or James Nero jnero@asburyumcdc.org

8 Dear Asbury: Thank you for your prayers, calls, cards, meals, visits all the ways you supported me in recovering from my encounter with black ice. I know how very much God loves me because of you. It is my prayer that together we will find ways to share this same love and draw others to Christ and Asbury. Again, my thanks for the countless ways you love and bless. We want to sincerely thank the January, February, and March birthday celebrants who contributed in any way to the March 15 fellowship hour. We had a great time! Mel Allen, Chairperson January, February and March Birthday Groups Renee Carter DAILY WORD HOUSEKEEPING Sunday, March 22 John 15:1-9 Thursday, March 26 Job 42:1-6 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. Monday, March 23 Matthew 7:7-11 Tuesday, March 24 2 Timothy 1:3-14 Wednesday, March 25 Psalm 142:1-7 Friday, March 26 John 15:10-21 Saturday, March 27 Matthew 21:1-11 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. There is also a family restroom on the main level in the Education Building. Asbury United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor Rev. Adam Briddell, Associate Pastor Bishop Forrest Stith, Retired Bishop in Residence Mr. Robert Mallett and Ms. Rene Carter, Lay Leaders Rev. Dr. Joseph Daniels, Jr., District Superintendent Bishop Marcus Matthews, Baltimore Washington Annual Conference Visit asburyumcdc.org for information about our ministries. Find us on Facebook and Twitter th St., NW, Washington, DC (office) and (fax) Asburymail@asburyumcdc.org Monday Friday ~ 9:30 am 5:00 pm

9 ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESENT EVELYN SIMPSON-CURENTON and the DC BOYS CHOIR Composer, Pianist, Vocalist, Artistic Director and Lecturer IN CONCERT SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 ~ 3:00 P.M. Asbury United Methodist Church 926 Eleventh Street, N.W. Washington DC The choir has been invited to perform at the American Celebration of Music in Italy, July 9-18, This marks the choir's 22nd year singing together throughout the United States and abroad. This opportunity to travel will provide cultural immersion and international exposure. The choir relies on the support of the local community to fund its travels and programming. Please consider making a contribution to the trip of a lifetime for 30 boys from the Greater Washington area. Thank you for your support! PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE SPONSOR PATRON $500 & above $400-$499 $300-$399 $ $100-$199 $25-$99 Please make checks payable to Asbury United Methodist Men (AUMM) Tables will be set up in G-1 following services to receive your contribution You may mail your check to the church c/o AUMM All donors will be acknowledged in the program

10 Asbury Methodist Church Annual Lilies Dedication This annual event gives you an opportunity to express love In Memory of or In Honor of your beloved ones during the Easter Season. Your lilies will beautifully adorn the church altar. To place your order, please complete the form below. Give the completed form with donation to Pat Crudup, Frankye Warren, or Judith Roberts. DONATION: $15.00 per name ORDERS DUE BY: Sunday, March 29, 2015 IN MEMORY OF 1. Relationship 2. Relationship 3. Relationship Presented by: Quantity Amount $ Phone Number If I am unable to be in attendance, I would like for to pick up my Lily (Lilies). IN HONOR OF 1. Relationship 2. Relationship 3. Relationship Presented by: Quantity Amount $ Phone Number If I am unable to be in attendance, I would like for to pick up my Lily (Lilies). ALL LILIES ARE SCHEDULED FOR PICKUP AFTER THE 10:30 am worship service on Sun., April 5.