Asbury United Methodist Church Loving...Serving...Transforming Lives May 10, 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.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sixth Sunday of Easter 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 Talk About A Child That Do Love Jesus...Taylor 10:30 am In the Name of the Lord...D. Rambo THE CHURCH GATHERS CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Alleluia! Even the ends of the earth see the saving power of our God. People: The sea roars with joy, and the floods clap their hands. Trumpets sound and horns celebrate with song! Leader: Alleluia! The Holy Spirit falls upon all who hear the word of God. People: When God shows such generosity, how can we withhold our love? Leader: Alleluia! Jesus has extended to all people the friendship of our God. People: We were strangers and then servants, but now we are God s friends. PROCESSIONAL HYMN 10:30 am He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought (128 UMH) WELCOME AND WORDS OF HOSPITALITY PASSING OF THE PEACE Koinonia (579 AAHH) (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) HYMN OF PRAISE Great is Thy Faithfulness (140 UMH) PRAYER OF CONFESSION Lord Jesus Christ, you reach across every boundary, even death itself, and draw us into loving intimacy with you. Forgive us for resisting your love. You call us your friends, yet we act like minor acquaintances or even strangers. You send us into the world to proclaim your love, yet we gape in astonishment when you include all people in your love. The light of your resurrection conquers the darkness in our lives, yet we act as if your love is a burden. Give us Easter lives, we pray, for you alone have the power to save us. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE Jesus promises, You did not choose me. I chose you. We know that we are God s children, raised to new life with Christ. Abide in the saving love of Jesus Christ. (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) CHILDREN S MESSAGE MINISTRY OF MUSIC CALL TO PRAYER MORNING PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE 10:30 am Sunday School 8:30 am Donna Sherard, Alto 10:30 am Glorify the Lord...S. Crouch 10:30 am Just A Little Talk with Jesus...Derricks Rev. Adam Briddell, Associate Pastor 8:30 am Amazing Grace...American Folk Hymn 10:30 am Let the Church Say Amen...A. Crouch WE HEAR THE WORD SCRIPTURE LESSON 1 John 5:1 6 (NT page 241) Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. HYMN OF PREPARATION SERMON Blessed Quietness (374 AAHH) It Takes a Village Minister Aislinn Kopp WE RESPOND IN FAITH HYMN OF INVITATION Somebody Prayed for Me (505 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. PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING OFFERTORY 8:30 am Donna Sherard, Alto 10:30 am Every Praise...D. Bratton
WE RESPOND IN FAITH 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 Happy the Home When God Is There (445 UMH) BENEDICTION POSTLUDE At the Cross...Curry The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary. WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts: Everett P. Williams, Jr. Organist: Earl Hargrove (8:30 am) Higher Praise Gospel Chorale Choir Director: Stephen Key Music: Donna Sherard, Alto (8:30 am) Higher Praise Gospel Chorale (10:30 am) Children s Message: Sunday School (10:30 am) Liturgists: Kisha Woolen & Angelique Bradford (8:30 am) Pat Crudup & Ruth Scarbrough (10:30 am) Ushers: Women Greeters: Rene Carter, Pearlie Myers & Lorraine Thompson (8:30 am) Adelle Banks, Olenthia Boardley & Kelvin Childs (10:30 am) Acolytes: DuVal Harrell (8:30 am) Jordanne Semper Scott (10:30 am) Trustees on Duty: Darryl Wyles (8:30 am) James Nero (10:30 am)
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
Asbury s Week At A Glance Sunday, May 10, 2015 7:30 am Valet Parking 8:30 & 10:30 am Worship, Sanctuary 8:30 am Neighbor Bible Study, Library 9:30 am & 12:30 pm Coffee with the Pastors, G 1 9:30 am Sunday School, 1 9/1 11/1 12/2 3/2 5/2 8/ 2 9 12:00 pm Higher Ed. & Campus Ministries, 1 11/1 12 Monday, May 11, 2015 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/1 11/ 1 12/OSH 3:00 pm Deadline: Asburyan Bulletin & Ads 7:00 pm DC Wado Ryu Martial Arts, 2 8/2 9 Tuesday, May 12, 2015 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/1 11/ 1 12/OSH 10:00 am Covenant Bible Study III (First UMC, 6201 Belcrest Rd, Hyattsville, MD) 7:00 pm Covenant Bible Study III, 1 11/1 12 Wednesday, May 13, 2015 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., 1 11/ 1 12/OSH 6:45 pm Staff Pastor Parish Relations Meeting, 1 8 From the Senior Pastor s Desk May 2015 Word for the Month: YOU, DO YOU! Scripture of the Month: 1 Corinthians 12 14; 2 Corinthians 4 Thought for the Month: But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 2 Corinthians 4:7, KJV Emphasis for the Month: Discipleship Pastor s Book of the Month: The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You Are Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown Thursday, May 14, 2015 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/ 1 11/1 12/OSH 6:30 pm Trustee Board Meeting, 1 8 Friday, May 15, 2015 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/1 11/ 1 12/OSH Saturday, May 16, 2015 9:30 am Council on Ministries Quarterly Meeting, G 1 10:00 am UMW Esther Meeting, 1 9 10:00 am Asbury Handbell Choir Rehearsal, G 13 10:30 am Food Pantry, Food Pantry Area 11:00 am UMW Ruth Meeting, 1 11 11:00 am DC Crop Walk Inclement Weather Rest Stop, G 1 11:00 am Wesleyan Choir Rehearsal, OSH 12:30 pm Male Chorus Rehearsal, OSH TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE Count not the candles See the light they give! Count not the years But the life you live! Wishing you a Wonderful life ahead Old Social Hall = OSH Starting at 7:30 am for both services. Go to the 11th St. entrance and look for Nation s valets with the Asbury Welcoming Ministry vests. Save the Date June 7 after each service Celebration for Rev. Adam Briddell Associate Pastor
Drivers Wanted The Transportation Ministry needs drivers and helpers to transport members and others in our community to Sunday service. If you would like to join this vital ministry or know someone who might be interested, please contact our Transportation Ministry team leader, Patricia Clark at 301/925-4735 or Missions and Outreach chair, Jesse James at 202/583-2007. The Transportation Ministry provides a $20 incentive each Sunday for drivers. The need is urgent so please contact us right away! Also, members please call Mrs. Clark to let her know if you need a ride to service. The next New Member Orientation will be held Sun., May 17, 12:30 pm If you are interested in joining or learning more about Asbury, please contact the church office at 202 628 0009 or asburymail@asburyumcdc.org. Save the Dates June 19-21, 2015 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Come join us for an adventure-filled study of God s Love in Action for ALL ages!!! Pre-registration: May 17 & June 7 in G-1 after each service. We plan to recognize 2015 prospective graduates from middle & high school; bachelor s & master s programs and, students with special achievements. Current college students will also be recognized. To have your students acknowledged, please send their names and bios to hargrovpat@gmail.com by May 30. Please include the following applicable information in each bio: Full name Address and phone number Name of guardian Current photo School name Type of degree conferred Type of recognition achieved Future plans after graduation
GREAT JOB! Thank you for making Min. Aislinn Kopp s celebration wonderful! Many hands make light work and I couldn t have done it without you! I m grateful for your time, talents and support. Tawana C. Jackson, Chair Staff Pastor Relations Committee Dear Rev. Mills, Rev. Briddell & The Asbury Family: We extend our sincere thanks to each of you for the enormous outpouring of care shown to us after the death of my father. Your prayers, kind expressions and generosity are greatly appreciated. God Bless You! g{xäåt tçw U ÄÄ ]É{ÇáÉÇ Sunday, May 10 Luke 18:15-17 Monday, May 11 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 Tuesday, May 12 Psalm 18:1-4, 16 Wednesday, May 13 1 Peter 5:7-12 DAILY WORD Thursday, May 14 Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Friday, May 15 John 6:5-13 Saturday, May 16 Jeremiah 29:11-13 HOUSEKEEPING 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. 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. 926 11th St., NW, Washington, DC 20001 202 628 0009 (office) and 202 783 0519 (fax) Asburymail@asburyumcdc.org Monday Friday ~ 9:30 am 5:00 pm