Where Do I. Belong ??? Life s Biggest Questions:

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1 Life s Biggest Questions: Where Do I Belong Worship Services: 8 am Traditional Service, Chapel 9:15 am Traditional Service, Sanctuary 11 am Modern Service, Sanctuary Children, Nursery & Early Childhood Ages 6 weeks to Pre-K: First floor, 7:45 am noon Elementary Ages: Kindergarten to 5th grade: Second floor, 9:15 or 11 am Students 6th - 12th grades: Venue at 9:15 am facebook.com/asburytulsa twitter.com/asburytulsa instagram.com/asburytulsa

2 Worship Excerpt from the Sermon Journal, Monday, August 27, 2018 Written by Pastor Tom Harrison I Belong In Community We used Acts 2:42-47 two weeks ago but it is so important I wanted to use it again. Christians were marginalized at best and persecuted at worst in the first three centuries after the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. They did not receive government support. Being a Christian could be a death sentence. (We will hear about today s persecuted church on October 13 when we host a Voice of the Martyrs regional event at Asbury. Invite your friends!) Early Christians exercised extreme ownership throughout the Church. A Church father, Tertullian, said, The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church. While that statement is not an ironclad truth, it is true that the sacrificial commitment to Jesus and His Church resulted in Christianity s rapid growth. People committed their time, money and very lives to following Jesus and helping others follow Him, too. Acts 2:42-47 is not about communism, as the government was not involved in redistribution of wealth, but is a voluntary association of caring for one another. Something to Think About: Belonging to Christian community is not optional for believers. Asbury emphasizes Adult Discipleship Communities and small groups to connect people in meaningful ways. We have classes and service opportunities where relationships can also begin. It is of the highest priority for Christians to intentionally be with other believers. Where, when and how are you doing that now If you are in a community, who can you invite to join you Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week September 3: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 September 4: Psalm 31:21-24; 33:1-5 September 5: Psalm 136 September 6: John 14:15-24 September 7: John 15:1-11 September 8: John 21:15-23 Next week: Life s Biggest Questions: Where Do I Belong

3 Practice Hospitality 5-10-LINK Rule 5 Refers to time Fellowship and visiting with friends is so important in church. 5 minutes before the service starts, and 5 minutes after it ends, meet someone you don t know! 10 Refers to space Even if you are with a group of friends, when someone you don t know comes within 10 feet of you, reach out to them and invite them into your group! LINK refers to connecting When you meet someone new, immediately link them to someone else based on some common affinity (occupation, home state, interests, etc.) Each of us is part of God s tapestry of hospitality! WEAVE kindness and thoughtfulness throughout all we do as part of Christ s church. W - Welcome on a personal level E - Empathize with others, truly listen! A - Acknowledge the concerns and needs of those you meet V- Verify all needs have been met E- Exit on a personal level CHILDREN S CHOIR PROGRAM Wednesdays from 4-5:30 pm beginning September 12 (arrivals begin at 3:30 pm) Instruction for K-2nd grades begins at 4:10 pm and for 3-5th grades begins at 4:45 pm. The music department is committed to teaching your children sound theology through music and helping them grow in expressing their worship and enriching their musical, social, and emotional skills. They will grow in their knowledge of vocal technique and music reading as well as in their responsibility as church leaders. Opportunities are given to sing in selected worship services and at special events. Register online at myasburytulsa.org.

4 30 WORKSITES AND 900 REGISTERED 2,000 IS THE GOAL! Register Now! DAY OF SERVICE One Worship Service - 9:15 am Work and Worship Together! 8th annual Day of Service Sunday, September 9 asburytulsa.org/dayofservice

5 We would love for you to join the Asbury family! Newcomer Meal September 16 12:15-2 pm Register at asburytulsa.org/newcomermeal Ways to Give Thank you for your continued support. Remember you can automate your tithes and offerings and never miss an opportunity to give faithfully by using online, recurring giving. We are happy to help you set up an account if you don t already have one. Electronic Giving Go to myasburytulsa. org and select Online Giving to set up an account. You can give from a checking or savings account as a recurring or a onetime gift, and there are no fees. Text to Give Text the word asburygive to as a one-time gift. Follow the prompts on your device. Online Bill Pay Use Asbury s address: 6767 S. Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK Make sure your online banking service includes your name and address on the check to receive proper contribution credit.

6 Order of Worship September 2, am WELCOME Rev. Daniel Dennison ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO PRELUDE Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Rosanna Corrales Bringing in the Light of Christ Bonnie Barlow, Avery Lenhart, Acolytes CALL TO WORSHIP Angie Cockrell CONGREGATIONAL HYMN All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Hymn 154 Angie Cockrell Anna Calhoun, Dr. Pat Calhoun Jacob Parra APOSTLES CREED FELLOWSHIP MOMENT SPECIAL MUSIC Be Thou My Vision Melody Gum CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Lord, Speak to Me Hymn 463 One Bread, One Body Hymn 620 PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Daniel Dennison PASTORAL MOMENT DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY Barbara Graves SCRIPTURE READING MESSAGE Acts 2:42-47 Pew Bible Page 1082 LIFE S BIGGEST QUESTIONS: WHERE DO I BELONG I BELONG IN COMMUNITY Jade Henderson SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Rev. Daniel Dennison POSTLUDE Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: 2nd Saturday 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma

7 Order of Worship September 2, :15 am PRELUDE Italian Hymn Rosanna Corrales CALL TO WORSHIP Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Johnny Fuller ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO WELCOME CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS We Are Travelers on a Journey Lord, You Give the Great Commission Chancel Choir New Covenant Orchestra Blest Be the Tie that Binds Hymn 557 FELLOWSHIP MOMENT ANTHEM The Promise of Living PASTORAL PRAYER PASTORAL MOMENT DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY For the Beauty of the Earth New Covenant Orchestra SCRIPTURE Acts 2:42-47 Pew Bible Page 1082 MESSAGE LIFE S BIGGEST QUESTIONS: WHERE DO I BELONG I BELONG IN COMMUNITY SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE SPECIAL MUSIC I Come with Joy Crystal Dugger Vocal Ensemble BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Fanfare Rosanna Corrales Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: 2nd Saturday 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma

8 Order of Worship September 2, am ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO WORSHIP Multiplied Tim Tibbles WELCOME WORSHIP The Lion And The Lamb King Of My Heart Chanda Lantern STEWARDSHIP MOMENT OFFERING WORSHIP Jesus Only Jesus Brandyn Fisher SCRIPTURE Acts 2:42-47 Pew Bible Page 1082 MESSAGE LIFE S BIGGEST QUESTIONS: WHERE DO I BELONG I BELONG IN COMMUNITY COMMUNION WORSHIP RESPONSE Sons And Daughters Angie Cockrell BENEDICTION Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: 2nd Saturday 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma