June 14, 2015 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 72212 225-9231 www.asbury-lr.org Asbury UMC Little Rock @Maryhilliard82
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, and print your information on the 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 14, 2015 Divine Worship Sanctuary Gathering in God s Presence 8:30 & 10:45 A.M. Welcome and Announcements Prelude *Call to Worship As a shepherd seeks a lost sheep, So God seeks and saves the lost. Like a woman who searches for a lost coin until it is found, So God rejoices over one soul restored to wholeness. As a father receives a returning wayward son, So God welcomes us, and lets the past be the past. Therefore let us praise God in thanksgiving that we are received. Let us receive and welcome and rejoice over one another in the name of Jesus Christ. *Hymn of Praise Lift High the Cross 159 Preparing Our Hearts *Prayer for Our Arkansas Annual Conference God, wake us to the beauty and pain alive in our world and our church as we prepare for this time of holy conferencing. Revive us by the power of Your Spirit, that we encounter Your compelling presence in every session, every service, every conversation. Transform us, that after the lights are dimmed and the arena quiet, our lives carry forth the hope of Your world-changing love. We pray this in Jesus name. Amen. Children s Moments (8:30) Laura Stinnett (10:45) Rev. Chase Green Children 3 years to 6th 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 Without Love It Will All Pass Away Chancel Choir Lloyd Larson Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer 895 The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Toccata and Versets for Kyrie Anguel Kehayov Girolamo Frescobaldi *Please stand as you are able.
*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 Holy Spirit, Truth Divine 465 Hearing God s Word Scripture Lesson Mark 1:14 (NLT, Pew Bible) 761 The Message If Jesus Were a United Methodist Pastor Rev. Mary Hilliard Matthew 4:23-25 (NLT, Pew Bible) 735 Jesus, On-the-Go Rev. Chase Green Responding to God With Our Lives *Hymn of Commitment A Charge to Keep I Have 413 *Blessing of God s People *Choral 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 God s hand. You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Postlude Assisting in Worship: Clef Vaughan, Liturgist Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Jason Stumhofer, Joe Hof / 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath Message Notes Message outline for Rev. Hilliard If Jesus Were a United Methodist Pastor Mark 1:14 I. Jesus, the Originator of the 3-Point Sermon! A. The Kingdom of God is at hand. B. Repent! C. Believe in the Gospel. II. What Would It Be Like If Jesus was a UM Pastor? A. He would have to have a sense of adventure. B. He would have to be willing to itinerate. C. He would have no problem with His sermons. D. He would point out the widow s mite, and the apportionments would always be paid! E. He would remind us that Kingdom Building is More Than just buildings! F. He would love ALL---which He Did and Does!
June 14, 2015 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. I Know I Feel At Home Welcome and Announcements Days of Elijah Thy Word Children s Moments Laura Stinnett Children 3 years to 6th 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 Give Me Jesus Mark 1:14 The Message If Jesus Were a United Methodist Pastor Rev. Mary Hilliard OMP Commissioning The Invitation Wayfaring Stranger The Blessing Open the Eyes of My Heart Assisting in Worship: Baker Kurrus Sound Operator: Kevin Purifoy Video Operator: Tony Hilliard Celebration Band / Singers Jay Greenfield Todd Mead Phil McCarty Pat Purifoy 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 Stephen Edds, Minister of Music stephen@asbury-lr.org Anguel Kehayov, Organist kehayata@hotmail.com Mike DuPas, Interim Part-Time Praise & Worship Leader stephen@asbury-lr.org Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org Amy Bennett, Minister of Youth amy@asbury-lr.org Barbara Mills, Church Administration barbara@asbury-lr.org Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager cheryl@asbury-lr.org Laura Burns, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org Jamie Holstead, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director jamie@asbury-lr.org
Special Events Sunday - Wednesday, June 14th - 17th...Annual Conference (Hot Springs) Thursday, June 18th...Senior Game Day 10:30 am (Warehouse) Sunday, June 21st...VBS 2015 Fun Night 5 pm (Parking Lot) Sunday, June 21st-Saturday, June 27th...Ozark Mission Project (Hot Springs) Sunday, June 7, 2015 Sunday School: 27 Guests: 8:30 (D): 177 56 including 10:45 (D): 96 20 first time 10:45 (C): 117 Total Worship Attendance: 390 Prayers: Lou Ford Christy Harward Joda Marano (David Marano s mother) Betty Phillips Baptism - June 7, 2015 Susannah May Camp, daughter of Matthew & Katy Camp From SPRC: With Rev. David Moore s retirement as Pastor of Congregational Care, we felt it important to share with you that Rev. Chase Green s new title will be Pastor of Discipleship & Congregational Care. He should receive the first contact in cases of congregational care needs (Chase s cell phone # is 501-827-8309). However, he and Reverend Mary (870-718-3697) will be alternating weekends On Call. These will be posted in the bulletin each week, and may also be found on the website clicking on weekly bulletin. Visitation days for both clergy are as follows: Monday & Wednesday-Rev. Chase; Tuesday & Thursday-Rev. Mary, with again, alternating weekends of Friday - Sunday. I hope this transition is clear. Our clergy want to be of help to you, and you can also help them by letting them know if you need a personal visit, or if another form of communication is preferred (text message; phone call; or email). We recognize this is a huge change for our congregation, and we are thankful for your support and encouragement through this transition. Brenda Glasier, Chairperson, SPRC Did you know?? Not only will Rev. Chase Green be ordained Elder at the Annual Conference, but Rev. David Moore will also receive retired status by the Annual Conference. The Annual Conference will be reviewing a proposal for the new apportionment formula and electing delegates to the 2016 General Conference. Our delegates to Annual Conference are: Ron Paulson, Mary Noble and Larry Morton. De Colores!... and their eyes were opened and they realized who he was Were not our Did you know??: Hearts strangely warmed? (Luke 24: 31 32) YOUTH NEWS: 2015 Vacation Bible School Join us June 22-25, 2015 from 6 to 8:30 pm for Bible stories, crafts, recreation, discovery, snacks and more! For Age 4 (as of 6/22/15) through 6th Grade. Register online at www.asbury-lr.org. Cost is FREE! Fun night - Sunday, June 21 from 5 pm - 6:30 pm. Toilet and paper towel rolls still needed for VBS. Bring to the church office during the week, or place in the basket at the check in station on Sundays. Thank you!! This is an invitation for any who have been on the Walk to Emmaus and who are members of Asbury UMC and Winfield UMC to join in a conversation on Friday, June 19, 6:30 pm at 9 Dee Dee Circle about combining our reunion groups. We will gather to share thoughts about working together to support the Emmaus and Chrysalis ministries, discuss and plan Fourth Day Activities and support the ministries of our churches. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Bring a dish to share. Contact Richard Duncan, (501) 664-6828 or 442-8403 for more information. NO MORE WEDNESDAY NIGHTS UNTIL AUGUST 19TH!!!!!! TONIGHT we ll be going to see Choir Tour at Lakewood! We re meeting at Asbury at 5 pm, and bring $9 for dinner (at CiCi s Pizza). We will be back to Asbury around 9:30 pm. THIS Tuesday, June 16th, will be our 2nd Service and a Cinema of the Summer! We ll be heading to serve at Our House, and then watching Jurassic World! Meet at the church at 8:15 am, bring $2 for the movie (plus any snack money you want!). We ll be back to the church around 3:30 pm! Permission Slips are on the youth board! Open Dates for Flowers: June 21, 28, July 5, 12 Pastor on Call: June 13 & 14 Rev. Chase Green 501-827-8309 June 20 & 21 Rev. Mary Hilliard 870-718-3697 Preaching Schedule Sunday, June 14 Sunday, June 21 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Celebration Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green June Drivers Van Car Coby Smith (912-5407) Tim Wall (993-6736)
Sunday, June 14th 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children s Choir Room 204 for 3rd-6th grades 9:30 am Children s Choir Room 215 for 3 years to 2nd grade 10:40 am Praise Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 12:00 pm Safe Sanctuary - VBS (Room 123) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Off site) Monday, June 15th 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) 7:00 pm Mens Basketball (WAC) Tuesday, June 16th 8:00 am Service and a Cinema (Our House) 6:15 pm Prison Band Practice (WAC) Wednesday, June 17th 6:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) Thursday, June 18th 10:30 am Senior Game Day (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) Friday, June 19th Asbury Weekly Calendar Opportunities to Grow in Faith and Share Christ. Saturday, June 20th 9:00 am Vacation Bible School Work Day (WAC) Sunday, June 21st 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children s Choir Room 204 for 3rd-6th grades 9:30 am Children s Choir Room 215 for 3 years to 2nd grade 10:40 am Praise Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 12:00 pm Ozark Mission Project (Hot Springs, AR) 12:00 pm Safe Sanctuary Training - VBS (Room 123) 5:00 pm VBS Fun Night (Parking Lot) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center Videos of the Celebration service are now online! On the website, go to Events/Media and click on Sermon-Audio/Visual. Click on Launch Player under the sermon. It s that easy! Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Click on Blogs.