January 6, 2019 Epiphany Sunday

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1 January 6, 2019 Epiphany 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 Asbury UMCLR

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. Divine Worship Sanctuary January 6, :30 & 10:45 A.M. Gathering in God s Presence Welcome and Announcements Prelude *Call to Worship Heart songs and earth songs weave a melody of praise. The mountains echo the refrain; the stones shout for joy. The nations learn songs of peace; the children twirl in delight. Heart songs and earth songs weave a melody of praise. To God, Shaper of Days, To God, the Maker of Years. *Hymn of Praise Love Divine, All Loves Excelling 384 Children s Moments Preparing Our Hearts Laura Stinnett 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. (Kids Club available for 3 and 4 year olds) Act of Praise The Kingdom of the Lord Chancel Choir Natalie Sleeth Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God Prayer for the People Lord s Prayer 895 Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Let Us Break Bread Together Philip Brandon, Flute *Please stand as you are able.

3 *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 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light 206 Hearing God s Word Scripture Lesson John 8:12 (NLT, Pew Bible) 817 Matthew 2:13-18 (NLT, Pew Bible) 734 The Message Of Light and Lists Rev. Mary Hilliard (8:30) Did Jesus Have a Hidden Agenda? Rev. Doug Walker (10:45) Responding to God With Our Lives Invitation to Holy Communion (Page 12) If you would prefer a gluten free wafer for communion please notify the pastor or communion steward as you come forward. The offering plate located at the front of the main aisle is for love offerings that fund our Community Ministries. This ministry provides charitable assistance to people in need. *Hymn of Commitment This Is a Day of New Beginnings 383 *Blessing of God s People *Congregational Benediction On Eagle s Wings 143 And God will raise you up on eagle s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand. Postlude You are encouraged to go serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Liturgist: 8:30 - Craig Boes / 10:45 - Sabrina Hinson Acolytes: 8:30 - Jack Steed Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Jason Stumhofer, Shane Marriott /10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath Communion Stewards: 8:30 - Claudette Cirks, JeanBeth Hill 10:45 - Sabrina Hinson

4 January 6, 2019 LAUNCH Worship Wilson Activity Center 10:45 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. Welcome and Announcements This is Amazing Grace Who You Say I Am Children s Moments Leta Anglin (Kids Club available for 3 and 4 year olds) Here I Am to Worship Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts Light of the World John 8:12 The Message Of Light and Lists Rev. Mary Hilliard Holy Communion If you would prefer a gluten free wafer for communion please notify the pastor or communion steward as you come forward. Love offerings placed in the small wicker baskets support our Community Ministries. This ministry provides charitable assistance to people in need. No Longer Slaves We are so glad you worshiped with us at Asbury UMC. Now go and serve Christ! Worship Leader: Caleb Conrad Sound Operator: Randy Dennis Video Operator: Tony Hilliard Communion Stewards: Shawn McNerlin, Lisa & Danny Burgess Celebration Band Celebration Singers Jay McDaniel Jeff Chandler Maddy Atkins Vincent McNerlin Dusty Jones Caleb Conrad 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, Praise & Worship Leader caleb@asbury-lr.org Diane Wright, Minister to Youth and Young Adults diane@asbury-lr.org Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org Kayla Stout, Nursery Director nursery@asbury-lr.org Cheryl Cate, Finance Administrator cheryl@asbury-lr.org Ora Bunton, ACCDC, Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org Abby Ramirez, ACCDC, Asst. Director asstdir@asbury-lr.org

5 Special Events Saturday, January 12th...Planning Retreat 9 am - Noon (Warehouse) Thursday, January 17th...Rebekah Circle 6 pm (Kitchen) Monday, January 28th...Finance Committee Meeting 6 pm (Large Conf. Room) Sunday, Dec. 30th, :30 am (Divine) 91 10:45 am (Divine) 36 10:45 am (LAUNCH) 73 Total Worship Attendance: 200 Guests: 11 Prayers: Janet Brandt Anita Curtis Marilyn Thompson Clifford Smith Becky Flynn Leigh Ann Wilson & Family on the death of her mother, Carla Ferguson CHILDREN S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children Sunday, January 6: Sunday School and Children s Choirs Confirmation Meeting at 12 pm, Room 226 Friday, January 11: Parents Night Out, 6 pm - 10 pm Sunday, January 13: Sunday School, Confirmation Class, 4 pm - 5 pm Wednesday, January 16: Wild Wednesdays and The Edge start again, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm YOUTH NEWS: Questions? Contact Diane Wright, Minister of Youth & Young Adults There will be NO YOUTH tonight due to Diane being at Perkins School of Youth Ministry for continuing education. We WILL meet next Sunday, January13 for a Parent Meeting in the Warehouse at 4 pm, then youth will be from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm to play Twister with a Twist. What s the twist, you ask? Come to find out! Remember our planning meeting this Saturday, January 12 from 9 am until noon in the Warehouse. Come, be a part of the plans for the new year! Today s Sacred Grounds: Sponsored by the Next Phase Sunday School Class. Open dates are Jan. 13, 20 & 27 The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office for a date. Open Dates for Flowers: Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27. Call the office to reserve a date. Pastor on weekend call: Jan. 4, 5, 6 Rev. Doug Walker Jan. 11, 12, 13 Rev. Mary Hilliard Preaching Schedule January 6, 2019 January 13, :30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 LAUNCH Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard Drivers Van Car Tom Hesselbein Tim Wall

6 Sunday, January 6th 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) 12:00 pm Confirmation Meeting (Room 226) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) NO YOUTH Monday, January 7th 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, January 8th 5:30 pm Genesis Bible Study (Small Conference Room) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 100) Wednesday, January 9th 6:00 am Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men s Bible Study (Room 226) Thursday, January 10th Friday, January 11th 6:00 pm Parents Night Out (WAC) Asbury Weekly Calendar Saturday, January 12th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Planning Retreat (Warehouse) Sunday, January 13th 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) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 4:00 pm Youth Parent Meeting (Warehouse) 4:00 pm Confirmation Class (Room 226) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Youth Ministries (Warehouse) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, Click on Blogs.