The Gift That Keeps On Giving

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1 ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES NOVEMBER 4, 2018 ~ 10:00 AM WORSHIP The Gift That Keeps On Giving 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 TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST/ ALL SAINTS SUNDAY 10:00 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. WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PASSING OF THE PEACE INTROIT His Name So Sweet...Negro Spiritual PROCESSIONAL For All the Saints (711 UMH, verses 1 4) CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: With our whole being heart, mind, soul, and strength let us love and praise God! People: With all of our being, we will love and praise God! For God is faithful forever, helping, freeing, loving, protecting! Leader: Let us sing praises to our God as long as we live! People: Praise the maker of heaven and earth! Praise God who is faithful forever! CHILDREN S MESSAGE HYMN OF PRAISE Min. Kaj Milosi Nothing But the Blood (362 UMH) (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) CALL TO PRAYER Give Me a Clean Heart(461 AAHH) MORNING PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE There s Something About That Name (301 AAHH) SCRIPTURE READINGS 2 Corinthians 9:6 15 (NT Page ) Mark 12:28 34 (NT Page 48 49) Leader: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. THE ANTHEM In This Very Room...R. & C. Harris Male Chorus SERMON The Gift That Keeps On Giving Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills 2

3 INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP You Can t Beat God Giving (671 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. PRAYER AND PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERING OFFERTORY Glory and Honor to Jesus...C. Antrom Ron Anderson (soloist) 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. INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION THE GREAT THANKSGIVING SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUP COMMUNION HYMNS RECESSIONAL DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING POSTLUDE Pages 7 8 (UMH) Pages 9 11 (UMH) Lamb of God (255 AAHH) Lead Me to Calvary (253 AAHH) For All the Saints (711 UMH) He Looked Beyond My Fault...Londonderry Aire The Male Chorus The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary. WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts Director: Everett P. Williams, Jr. Organist: Earl Hargrove Music: Ron Anderson (soloist) and The Male Chorus Liturgists: Clergy Ushers: Men Acolyte: Jazmine Scott Greeters: Antonio Myers, Mary Roberts, and Mary Jackson Trustees on Duty: Beverly Allen and Michelle Jefferson Atkins 3

4 Asbury s Week At A Glance Sunday, November 4, :30 am Valet Parking 8:00 am Coffee Hour, G 1 8:00 am Tree Donations, G 1 9:00 am Asbury Federal Credit Union, Fellowship Hall 9:00 am Adult Sunday School, 1 9 9:30 am Children s Sunday School, 2 8/2 9 9:30 am Youth Sunday School, :00 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 12:00 pm All Saints Day Reception, Fellowship Hall 1:00 pm Community Football, 1 11/1 12 5:00 pm The Bridge Contemporary Service, Fellowship Hall Monday, November 5, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 3:00 pm Asburyan Deadline for submissions Tuesday, November 6, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ :00 am Weekly Staff Meeting, 1 8 6:00 pm Lay Leaders Meeting, 1 9 6:30 pm Christian Education Class, 1 8 7:00 pm Fitness and Exercise Class, Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Disciple Fast Track II, 1 11/1 12 Wednesday, November 7, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ :00 pm A Disciple s Path Bible Study, 1 8 7:00 pm Wesley Theological Seminary Classes, Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Annual Church Conference, Sanctuary Thursday, November 8, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 6:30 pm Trustee Board Meeting, 1 8 6:45 pm Medical Mobile Unit, 1 9 Friday, November 9, :45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 3:00 pm Church Historian Office Hour, Church Archive Center 7:00 pm Hand Dancing Lessons, 1 11/1 12 Saturday, November 10, :00 am Prayer Meeting, 2 8/2 9 10:00 am Asbury Hand Bell Choir, G 13 10:00 am UMW Mission Team Meeting, 1 11/ :00 am Wesleyan Choir Rehearsal, OSH 11:30 am Food Pantry 12:00 pm Asbury Oral History Showcase, G 1 12:30 pm Male Choir, OSH 2:00 pm Higher Praise, OSH From The Senior Pastor s Desk Word for the Month: November 2018 FIRST Scripture of the Month: Matthew 6:24 34 Thought for the Month: Money management is an important part of the daily rhythm of our lives. Unfortunately, everyday financial pressures can leave many of us confused, frustrated, and discouraged. Money Proverbs is written for those who are tired of struggling with money. This book is for everyday people who want to get to a financially healthy place. It gives a fresh perspective on wealth and provides practical insights based on the ancient wisdom from the Book of Proverbs. The book outlines 9 simple principles that will help readers unlock their earning potential, look for ways to save more, and increase their capacity for giving. It is full of stories and practical concepts that will appeal to the average reader who is looking for a way forward in a challenging financial environment. Emphasis for the Month: Stewardship Pastor s Book of the Month: Money Proverbs by Reid Ross (son of Charles & Rita Ross) 4

5 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. Join us for refreshments, resources, and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall from 9:30 10:30 am on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Sunday. 9:00 am 10:00 am Adults 1 9 Children 2 8/2 9 Youth 1 12 Asbury UMC Live Stream Go to asburyumcdc.org and select the live stream button on the home page to watch the 10:30 am and 5 pm services. Change your browser if there s no connection. SERMON God Cares Scripture: John 11:32 44 (NIV) Sunday, November 4, :00 pm (new start time) Guest Speaker: Rev. Ivan Milosi Join us in Fellowship Hall today. 5

6 Recognition of Saints Today we pause to remember those persons who departed this life October 22, 2017 October 5, 2018 In Loving Memory of Ellen L. Barnette Estelle L. Bethea Edward H. Brown, Jr. Flora Proctor Colston Dorothy I. Green Akosua Hannah During Craig Gerald Edwrds Carolyn W. Legare Beula Ethel Lucas Reginald Orlando Moore, Sr. Vassal M. Marcus John Chester Oliver Jeanus B. Parks Ruth Harrison Perry Anthony Dwight Porter Mildred P. Sanford Gloria Bernice Nero Ford Smith John Clay Smith, Jr. Annie Epkins Solarin Fannie Ethel Webb Taylor Daniel Richard Thompson Thelma Elise Tinsley Thelma Marie Woodward Williams 6

7 1st A fusion of art, music, and dance for the purpose of encouraging, uplifting, and spiritually inspiring. HAND DANCING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 DECEMBER 21 *We will not meet November 23* 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Donation: $10.00 Music: DJ Joe Love For Information: (917) Asbury United Methodist Church th Street NW Washington, DC

8 Jenny King & Min. Matthew Wilke United in Holy Matrimony on November 3, They invite you to meet their family after service on Sunday, November 4, Give a hug, get a hug, make a new friend, and congratulate the newlyweds. Annual Church Conference Wednesday, November 7, 7:00 p.m. Asbury Oral History Project ASBURY ORAL HISTORY SHOWCASE 1:30 PM SATURDAY, NOV. 10 Fellowship Hall The Asbury Archives and History Center has been in partnership with the DC Oral History Collaborative to produce oral history interviews of five Asburyans. The interviews are informative, entertaining, and inspirational. The workmanship of the interviewers and videographers is exceptional. You won t want to miss this!! Please save the date!! 8

9 Consecration Sunday is Sunday, November 11, 2018 Prayerfully consider how you will respond. The United Methodist Church Commission on A Way Forward Date: Saturday, November 17 Time: 9:00 a.m. Come hear a presentation on the recommendations of The United Methodist Church Commission on A Way Forward. Be informed. Pray with the United Methodist Church as it considers the full inclusion of LGBTQ persons in all levels of church ministry. Stewardship Corner ~ New Testimonies ~ Part of the financial offerings that you entrust to Asbury are used to help fund our mission & outreach ministries. This year, we are sharing thank you notes and/or testimonies from our neighbors who are served by the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Breakfast and the Community Football ministries. The Stewardship Committee would like to thank Jesse James for sharing these with us. The fellowship is wonderful. The people are courteous. Unnamed participant We appreciate you ll. Thank you and God bless you, Mr. Washington and Ms. Harris. Unnamed participant What a blessing to watch the NFL on Sundays. Thank you. Unnamed participant Asbury Church is a true blessing to me and will continue to be as long as I come. The fellowship and church members are awesome and beautiful always. In God s name. Clarence Griffin 9

10 The Wesley Foundation at Howard is in need of cooks, food donations, and volunteers for our Spaghetti after Thanksgiving meal for Howard students who are unable to travel home for the holidays. When: Friday, November 23, 3018 Where: Howard University If you are interested in supporting this event please contact Rev. Alexis Brown at or by phone at Advent Small Group Bible Study Meetings Begin the last week in November (Varied dates & times) Register today in the Fellowship Hall after service Feb. 8 10, 2019 Youth interested and planning to attend this powerful and fun filled weekend in Ocean City, MD Please see or contact Vanessa Williford at williford_v@hotmail.com 10

11 ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Care and Concern List November 2018 This list is current as of November 4, 2018 WASHINGTON, DC RESIDENCE Northwest Sharon Banks Grace Bradford Vivian Campbell Lisa Duperier Elois Jones Anna Laney Northeast Ira Blount Selma Douglas Evelyn Gray Dr. Laline Harris Mary L. Johnston Cleora Morton Mattie Nelson Lonise Robinson Ruth Williams Southeast Bertha Williams WASHINGTON, DC NURSING HOMES, HOSPITALS & ASSITED LIVING Dr. Louis Perkins, Chevy Chase House, 5420 Connecticut Ave NW, #404A Shirley White, Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road NE MARYLAND RESIDENCE Lillian Langford Lina Reynolds Fred & DorothyWest Joyce White MARYLAND NURSING HOMES, HOSPITALS & ASSITED LIVING Clyde Brayboy, Manor Care Health Center, 2501 Musgrove Road, Silver Spring Rev. Dr. Evans Crawford, Sunrise Senior Living, New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring Elisha Davies, Regency Rehab Center, 9101 Second Avenue, Silver Spring Phyllis Edwards, Lorien Skilled Nursing, 6334 Cedar Lane, Columbia Olivia R. Harris, Asbury Methodist Village, Wilson Health Center, 301 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg Virginia Major, Green Haven Assisted, Living Burning Tree Ct, Bowie Charles Neal, NMS Healthcare, 4922 LaSalle Rd. #468B, Hyattsville OUT OF TOWN Sallie Montgomery, 321 McDade Street, Chapel Hill, NC

12 The Commission on a Way Forward What You Need to Know! The Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church has called a Special Session of the General Conference to be held February 23 26, 2019, in St. Louis, Missouri. The purpose will be to receive and act on a report from the Commission on a Way Forward based on the recommendations of the Council of Bishops. The 32 member Commission was authorized by General Conference 2016 and appointed by the Council of Bishops to examine paragraphs in The Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and exploring options to strengthen the unity of the church. The Baltimore Washington Conference has prepared the following summary to assist pastors and their congregations in understanding the recommendations. The Commission s Report and other resources may be found at: on a way forward The Commission s report includes: History of the Commission s work Key Foundational Ideas (Common Core, Need for Space, Global Church, Public vs. Private Mission, etc.) Missional and Theological Framework The Three Plans One Church Connectional Conference Traditional The Appendices include information about the possibility of churches who desire to change their relationship with the UMC, the Council of Bishop s recommendation, and Wespath implications. The One Church Plan Summary Recognizes the diverse theological and scriptural understandings of our global church Provides generous unity for conferences, churches, and pastors Removes the restrictive language from our current Book of Discipline Maintains the current structure of the denomination Does not require any annual conference, bishop, congregations, or pastor to act contrary to their convictions Allows congregations and pastors greater freedom to reach new people Connectional Conference Plan Summary Unified core that includes shared doctrine and services 12

13 Creates three values based connectional conferences: Traditional, Unity, and Progressive Allows for a Book of Discipline within each connectional conference Reduces General Boards and Agencies to a few shared services: Wespath (health and benefits), Publishing House, Finance and Administration, Commission on Archives and History, United Methodist Committee on Relief, parts of Global Ministries. Current central conferences have the choice of becoming their own connectional conference or joining a values based connectional conference Council of Bishops is focused on shared learning and ecumenical relationships Episcopal oversight, accountability, elections, assignments, and funding occur within the College of Bishops of each connectional conference Jurisdictional Conferences choose their connectional conference Annual Conferences can choose a different connectional conference than Jurisdictional Conference Local churches can choose a different connectional conference from their annual conference Traditional Plan Summary Strengthens the current language of the Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and increases accountability Asks annual conferences and bishops to certify they will support the Discipline Streamlines the process to enforce penalties for violations of the Book of Discipline related to marriage and ordination of self avowed practicing homosexual persons Maintains the current structure of the church Continues all general agencies Designs the process for those who cannot live within the Discipline to change their relationship with the UMC. Timeline October 23 26, 2018 Judicial Council rules on constitutionality of plans ( news/judicial council to consider bishops request on petitions ) November 2018 Advanced Daily Christian Advocate is released with all petitions February 23 26, 2019 Special Session of General Conference, St. Louis, Mo. ( conference 2019 special session ) Implementation Note: Legislation passed at a General Conference is effective January 5, following General Conference unless otherwise specified. The One Church Plan suggests December 31, 2020, implementation. The Connectional Conference Plan would have to wait for ratification of constitutional amendments by annual conferences (2/3 rd aggregate voting total needed for passage). 13

14 Asbury United Methodist Church November 2018 Newsletter Vaccination Awareness Month Vaccination is the injection of an antigenic substance (killed microorganism: bacteria virus fungi,) in order to stimulate the immune system against this substance in order to prevent a disease caused by this microbe (microorganism). The effectiveness of these immunizations (vaccinations) can be improved by periodic repeat injections or boosters. These vaccinations are often recognized for the role they play in producing healthy children, but, they are less frequently recognized for the role they play in producing healthy adults? The following is a table of vaccine -preventable diseases: Disease Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis Hepatitis A Hepatitis Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Human Human (HPV) influenza Measles Measles, mumps, and rubella (two vaccines separate Mumps Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) Pneumococcal (multiple vaccines different 14

15 Facts about vaccines: Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect adults against many common infectious diseases. 80,000 people died from the flu last year most were not vaccinated. 900,000 Americans get pneumococcal pneumonia each year and 5-7% die from it. They do not cause autism or active infections. Nearly two million people in the United States of America are chronically infected with Hepatitis B. Almost all cases of Tetanus occur in people who have never been immunized or have not had a booster within 10 years. What is the vaccination schedule for adults? Vaccine Influenza (flu) Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) or tetanus, diphtheria (Td) Varicella (chickenpox) Recommended age of vaccination Yearly Tdap once as an adult Td every 10 years Two doses (unless had documented disease or Immunized as a child or adolescent) Human papillomavirus (HPV) (three doses) Three doses before 47 years of age, (unless already immunized as an adolescent) Zoster (shingles) it is a live Virus Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) Pneumococcal disease Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) One dose after 60 years of age One or two doses (unless immunized Previously, known to have been previously Infected or born prior to 1957) All people over 65 years of age People in special high-risk groups and who have certain chronic illnesses should receive both of the two different pneumococcal vaccines as soon as possible Two doses in certain patients who are high Risk (unless immunized previously) Three doses in certain patients who are high Risk (unless immunized previously) One of three doses in certain patients who are high risk (unless immunized previously) 15

16 The Vaccines which are most important for adults to receive are: -- The flu vaccine (egg allergy or not). The pneumococcal vaccine, the herpes, zoster vaccine, the hepatitis A&B vaccines, and the HPV vaccine (10-47). The newest vaccine is the human papilloma virus which can cause cervical, anal, oropharyngeal, vaginal and penile cancer, years after the original viral infection. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection in America. Pneumococcal disease stands as the number one cause of illness in the United States that can be presented by a vaccine. It has been associated with the reduction of the cases of middle ear or lung infections by 99%. The influenza vaccine should be taken as soon as possible. Certainly by the end of October or no later than the first week in November. HELP!!!! A message from the Membership Assimilation and Records Committee (MARC) DO YOU KNOW HOW TO CONTACT THE ASBURY MEMBERS LISTED BELOW? November 2018 If Yes, please use the address change cards located outside the Church Office to provide (an Address, Telephone Number, or Address) and deposit it in the box OR contact Leona Ferguson at ( ) or leonafergyasb@verizon.net. THANK YOU! Allen Sharon Ball, Joan J. Beatty, Vernon Berkeley, Nikita Blue, Donald Boyd, Maurice Bradley, LaShawn Brown, Emma Jo Caldwell, Hyman Careathers, Renalle Chatterjee, Samar Chatterjee, Sushila Christian, Jonathan O. Dandridge, Mary F Davis, Lilton Jr. Domally, Anissa Emerson, Lisa James, Shelia Z. Johnson, Rick A. Jones, Thelma Little, Joyce Martin, Nicole McNeil, Sr., Arthur Mousa, Maryann 16 Newman, Beatrice C Newton, Hattie E Ridgeway, Rufus Robinson, Cheryl L. Robinson, Gwendolyn Simms, Osmond Thompson, Nancy M Wilcher, Edward Williams, Isaac Woods, Cynthia Young, Carl

17 Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas From the Asbury Archives By James Wright Jr. Asbury Historian U.S. Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas spoke at Asbury on May 11, 1945, according to an April 1945 edition of The Asburyan, the church's newsletter. Douglas, a former actress, was a legislator from California and was a strong progressive on civil and human rights. She served in the U.S. House of Representatives from and was the third woman and first female Democrat to represent the Golden State in Congress. Douglas ran for the U.S. Senate in 1950 and secured the Democratic nomination. However, Douglas was defeated in the race by Republican Rep. Richard M. Nixon, who ran a campaign subtly suggesting that Douglas was sensitive to communism, saying vulgarly that "she is pink down to her undergarments." Nixon went on to become U.S. vice president from , the Republican nominee for president in 1960 and served as U.S. president from , when he resigned under the cloud of the Watergate scandal. Political historians have said the Douglas Nixon campaign was one of the nastiest during that time period and foreshadowed the ugliness in politics that we have today. On May 11, Douglas spoke to a meeting of the Metropolitan Council of the National Congress of Negro Women at Asbury that was led nationally at the time by church member Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. The event was designed to observe "World Security Month" and Douglas was the principal speaker. 17

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19 Thank You Asbury Family! The women of Asbury are grateful to our entire congregation for their generous support of Women s Day Starting with our Evening of Jazz, featuring Samuel Prather and Friends, and culminating with an inspiring morning worship service on October 21, it was all spiritually uplifting and enjoyable. We are especially grateful to Children s Defense Fund Founder and President Mrs. Marian Wright Edelman for sharing a dynamic and challenging message. We appreciate the assistance and support of Asbury s Director of Music and Liturgical Arts, Everett P. Williams, Jr., the Asbury Male Chorus, our guest musical artists, Worship Chair, Ruth Scarbrough, liturgical dancer, Takia Gadsden, our ministerial and church staff, Discipleship Team Leaders, ushers, greeters all who contributed in any way. Thank you for helping to make this year s celebration of Women s Day a memorable, joyous time of praise, thanksgiving, and fellowship. 19

20 Dear Church Family, Thank you for the many cards, flowers, gifts, and expressions of kindness shown to me and the pastoral staff on Pastor Appreciation Sunday and during Pastor Appreciation Month. It has been my great privilege to serve as your pastor for the past six years. May God continue to bless our journey together! Pastor Mills Sunday, November 4 Exodus 3:7-15 Monday, November 5 Philippians 4:10-13 Tuesday, November 6 Psalm 34:1-9 Wednesday, November 7 Joshua 1:1-9 DAILY WORD Thursday, November 8 Malachi 3:6-10 Friday, November 9 Isaiah 40:27-31 Saturday, November 10 Genesis 18:1-15 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. 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. Alexis Brown, Howard University UM Chaplain Min. Matthew Wilke, Contemporary Worship Pastor Tawana Jackson, Stephen Minister Bishop Forrest Stith, Retired Bishop in Residence Sandy Adams & 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 ~ ~ asburymail@asburyumcdc.org Monday Friday ~ 8:00 am 4:30 pm 20