June 18, Happy Father s Day

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1 June 18, 2017 Happy Father s Day Our Mission To bring others into Asbury UMC to experience a difference, so they make a difference for Jesus Christ and others. 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 UMC Little Rock

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. June 18, 2017 Divine Worship Sanctuary 8:30 A.M. & 10:45 A.M. Gathering in God s Presence Welcome and Announcements Stewardship Moment Shawn McNerlin Choral Call to Worship House of Faith Chancel Choir In honor and appreciation of Rev. Chase Green Joseph Martin *Hymn of Praise Crown Him with Many Crowns 327 Preparing Our Hearts *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed 881 I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. 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 Overflowing Vacation Bible School Kids 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 worship area to attend Act of Praise Make Me an Instrument Chancel Choir Mary MacDonald *Please stand as you are able.

3 . Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God Call to Prayer Spirit of the Living God Chancel Choir Prayer for the People Lord s Prayer 895 The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Untitled Hymn Suzanne Banister *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 1 Corinthians 3:5-11 (NLT, Pew Bible) 871 The Message The Gospel According to Mary Poppins Rev. Chase Green Responding to God With Our Lives *Hymn of Commitment We ve A Story to Tell the Nations 569 Blessing of God s People *Choral Benediction The Lord Bless You and Keep You Chancel Choir Peter Lutkin You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Postlude Assisting in Worship: Doug Walker Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Jason Stumhofer, Joe Hof / 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath Asbury Family, Thank you so much for the generosity that you have shown me and Jana. I appreciate all the kind words and monetary gifts we have received. Serving as your Associate Pastor has been a high honor and great privilege. I will be in prayer for all of you and will never forget the impact you made on my life. I know you will be praying for me and my family, too. We are always together by God s grace and through our United Methodist connection. I know that Rev. Doug Walker will serve you well, and that you will be praying for him and his family, too. Love of Christ, Rev. Chase Green

4 June 18, 2017 Celebration 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. Spirit Move Overflowing Vacation Bible School Kids Welcome and Announcements Stewardship Moment This is Amazing Grace Good, Good Father Children s Moments Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend Kids Club, a special worship service. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend. Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts Courageous Matthew 5:9 The Message Pass the Peace The Invitation Ever Be The Blessing Assisting in Worship: Cara Chapman Sound Operator: Randy Dennis Video Operator: Tony Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard Celebration Band Celebration Singers Jay McDaniel Steve Chapman Terry South Mary Ross Chris Fettes Linda Southern Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor mary@asbury-lr.org Rev. Chase Green, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care chase@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 Cara Chapman, Praise & Worship Leader cara@asbury-lr.org Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org Kayla Stout, Nursery Director nursery@asbury-lr.org Amy Shores, Minister of Youth amy@asbury-lr.org Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager cheryl@asbury-lr.org Ora Bunton, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org Judith Hill, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director asstdir@asbury-lr.org

5 Special Events Sunday, June 18th - Wednesday, June 21st...Annual Conference (Hot Springs, AR) Tuesday, June 20th...Scholarship Application Deadline Sunday, June 25th...Stone Soup 1:30 pm (Quapaw QUMC) Monday, June 26th...Church Council Meeting 6 pm (WAC) Sunday, July 2nd...One Service at 10 am in the Sanctuary Monday, July 4th...Church Office & ACCDC Closed Sunday, June 11, :30 am: :45 am (Divine): 49 10:45 am (Celebration): 107 Total Worship Attendance: 273 Guests: 22 including 4 first-time Prayers: Mary Wolf Caroline Tatum Laura Stinnett Emily Evans Ruth Skile s mother Jane Fisher on the death of her mother, Dot Carol Godwin on the death of her Aunt Eva SPECIAL CHILDREN S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children Sun., June 18: VBS Sunday, children will sing in all services Sun., June 25: Super Sunday School Sun., July 2: One service at 10 am with lunch after the service on the South Lawn Sun. July 9: Super Sunday School Rolling River Rampage was a success! Thank you for everyone who has decorated, donated, cut, guided, taught and even prayed for this week. We had over 50 children and over 40 volunteers come through these halls and learn about Jesus this week. Thank you once again Asbury UMC for all the love and support you have shown to everyone. YOUTH NEWS: NO YOUTH this Sunday night because of Father s Day! Spend some time doing something nice for your dad!!! GREAT JOB to those of you who helped serve at VBS, and on our San Antonio Trip! Remember, Assembly sign up is due July 9th! It s July at Hendrix, and it s $150 total. Get your money/paperwork in ASAP!!! Today s Sacred Grounds: Sponsored by the Next Phase Sunday School Class. Open dates are July 2, 9 & 16. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to schedule a date. Open dates for Flowers: June 25, July 2, 9 & 16. Call the office to reserve a date. Pastor on Weekend Call: June 16, 17, 18 Doug Walker June 23, 24, 25 Rev. Mary Hilliard Preaching Schedule Sunday, June 18th Sunday, June 25th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 Celebration Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard Drivers Bus Car John Ford Ron Paulson

6 Asbury Weekly Calendar Sunday, June 18th - FATHER S DAY 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) Monday, June 19th 6:00 pm Men s Basketball (WAC) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, June 20th 6:30 pm Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) Wednesday, June 21st 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) Thursday, June 22nd 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Time Out for Tanako (offsite) Friday, June 23rd Saturday, June 24th Sunday, June 25th 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 am High School Youth leave for OMP 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 11:30 am UMW Summer Circle (Warehouse) 1:30 pm Stone Soup (Quapaw UMC) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Big Rock) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, Click on Blogs.