December 9, 2018 2nd Sunday of Advent 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 72212 501-225-9231 www.asbury-lr.org Asbury UMCLR
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. December 9, 2018 Divine Worship Sanctuary 8:30 A.M. & 10:45 A.M. Gathering in God s Presence Welcome and Announcements Hand Bell Processional Asbury Ringers Prelude Fum, Fum, Fum Scott Southern arr. Patricia A. Sanders percussion *Hymn of Praise Angels We Have Heard on High 238 Preparing Our Hearts Lighting of the Advent Wreath (8:30) Kelly and Matt Johnson (10:45) Marilyn Kellogg, Marissa Dove Congregational Response: Father God, May your Holy Spirit visit your people with great hope and peace upon each heart. We give you thanks and praise for Jesus Christ, the Author of our salvation, and the Deliverer of Peace to all. In His Holy Name, Amen. Act of Praise Away in a Manger JOY Choir Come On Ring Those Bells Directors: Mary Noble and Ann Pierce Children s Moments Puppet Ministry The congregation is invited to sing Away in a Manger, as our children are welcomed forward. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. 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 The First Noel Asbury Ringers arr. Paul A. McKlveen Prayer for the People Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God *Please stand as you are able.
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 Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Chancel Choir arr. David Bryant Soloists: Audrey Smith, RJ Robertson *Doxology 246 (vs. 2) Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ; while fields and floods, Rocks, hills and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat, the sounding joy. *Hymn of Meditation While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks 236 Hearing God s Word Scripture Lesson Luke 2:8-20 (NLT, Pew Bible) 781 The Message A Charlie Brown Christmas: In the Fields (8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard (10:45) Rev. Doug Walker [Second in a Series, Magical Movies of Christmas] Responding to God With Our Lives *Recessional Hymn There s a Song in the Air 249 *Blessing of God s People *Choral Benediction Let There Be Peace on Earth 431 Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me; let there be peace on the peace that was meant to be. With God our creator, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: to take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Postlude Liturgist: 8:30 - Sabrina Hinson / 10:45: Patti Langley Acolytes: 8:30 - Colin Stumhofer, Nathan Hof Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Shane Marriott 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath Christmastime is here. Happiness and cheer. And for Peanuts fans everywhere, it just wouldn't be Christmas without hearing the Luke 2 Christmas story being narrated by Linus. Lucy directs the Peanuts characters in the annual Christmas play. And what's a Christmas play without a Christmas tree? But everyone makes fun of the short, spindly nevergreen Charlie Brown brings back - until the real meaning of Christmas works its magic once again. Come, hear how the Peanuts gang and the Shepherds in the Hills have a mission to share the Good News!
December 9, 2018 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 Praise Him Yes I Will Lighting of the Advent Candles Annie, Tom and Mark Tudor Congregational Response: Father God, May your Holy Spirit visit your people with great hope and peace upon each heart. We give you thanks and praise for Jesus Christ, the Author of our salvation, and the Deliverer of Peace to all. In His Holy Name, Amen. Away in a Manger / Come On Ring Those Bells Directors: Mary Noble and Ann Pierce JOY Choir Children s Moments Jessica Temple 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. Great I Am Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer Luke 2:8-20 Sharing of Our Gifts Do You Hear What I Hear The Message A Charlie Brown Christmas: In the Fields Rev. Mary Hilliard [Second in a Series, Magical Movies of Christmas] The Invitation O Come to the Altar The Blessing 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 LAUNCH Band LAUNCH Singers Jay McDaniel Lisa Burgess Maddy Adkins Vincent McNerlin Dusty Jones Valera McDaniel Bradley McNerlin Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor Rev. Doug Walker, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus Diana Brandon, Director of Music Ministries Anguel Kehayov, Organist Caleb Conrad, Praise & Worship Leader Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children Diane Wright, Minister to Youth and Young Adults Kayla Stout, Nursery Director Cheryl Cate, Finance Administrator Ora Bunton, ACCDC, Director Abby Ramirez, ACCDC, Asst. Director mary@asbury-lr.org doug@asbury-lr.org weir-t@sbcglobal.net diana@asbury-lr.org kehayata@hotmail.com caleb@asbury-lr.org laura@asbury-lr.org diane@asbury-lr.org nursery@asbury-lr.org cheryl@asbury-lr.org accdcdir@asbury-lr.org asstdir@asbury-lr.org
Special Events Monday, December 10th...Church Council 5:30 pm (Warehouse) Monday, December 10th...Trustees Meeting 6 pm (Lg Conf Room) Sunday, December 16th...Lessons & Carols (Chancel Choir) 8:30 am & 10:45am Divine Services Sunday, December 16th...StarSong (LAUNCH Praise Band) 10:45 LAUNCH Service Sunday, December 23rd...ONE SERVICE IN SANCTUARY 10am Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 2018 8:30 am 160 10:45 am (Divine) 81 10:45 am (LAUNCH) 88 Total Worship Attendance: 329 Guests: 36, including 15 first-time guests Prayers: Charlie Ward, Sr. Janet Brandt Mary Jane Patton Anita Curtis Marilyn Thompson Larry Brown CONGRATULATIONS To Amber & Alex Brown on the birth of their daughter, Harper Mae, on 12/1/18. SPECIAL CHILDREN S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children Sunday, December 9: Sunday School and Children singing for all services Sunday, December 16: Sunday School and Music Celebrations in all services Sunday, December 23: One service at 10 am in the Sanctuary, No Sunday School, and Stone Soup at 1:30 pm at Quapaw UMC Please remember to bring your donations of gloves, hats, socks and blankets for our friends at Stone Soup. We will take them when we go on Sunday, December 23. Place your items under the tree in the Children s area. Thank you! YOUTH NEWS: Questions? Contact Diane Wright, Minister of Youth & Young Adults Today: We will meet at 12 pm to go to lunch, then participate in a canned good scavenger hunt to benefit the Asbury Food Pantry. Each canned good has a different point value, group with the most points wins a prize! Sunday, December 16: Youth Christmas party at 5:30 pm at the O Banions house! It will be potluck, with the meat provided, bring your favorite side/dessert. Bring a wrapped gift under $10 for our Dirty Santa exchange. THIS IS OUR LAST YOUTH MEETING UNTIL JANUARY 13, 2019, as we break for the Christmas holidays. Diane will attend continuing education the first full week of January. Rest up over the break, because we have big plans in 2019! DECEMBER YOUTH ACTIVITIES Sun., Dec. 9th - 12 pm - Canned food scavenger hunt to benefit the Asbury Food Pantry Sun., Dec. 16th - 5:30 pm - Youth Christmas Party (offsite) Sun., Dec. 23rd - NO YOUTH Sun., Dec. 30th - NO YOUTH SUNDAY NIGHTS RESUME ON JANUARY 13, 2019, WEDNESDAYS RESUME ON JANUARY 16, 2019 Todays Sacred Grounds: Sponsored by the Tudor Family. Open dates are Dec. 23 & 30 The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office for a date. Open Dates for Flowers: Dec. 9 & 30. Call the office to reserve a date. Pastor on weekend call: Dec. 7, 8, 9 Rev. Mary Hilliard Dec. 14, 15, 16 Rev. Doug Walker Preaching Schedule Sunday, Dec. 9th Sunday, Dec. 16th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Lessons & Carols 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Lessons & Carols 10:45 LAUNCH Service Rev. Mary Hilliard StarSong Drivers Van Car Tim Wall Ron Paulson
Sunday, December 9th 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 Youth Canned Good Scavenger Hunt (Offsite) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 6:00 pm Staff Christmas Party (Offsite) Monday, December 10th 5:30 pm Church Council (Warehouse) 6:00 pm Trustees Meeting (Large Conference Room) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, December 11th 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 100) Wednesday, December 12th 6:00 am Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm LAUNCH Team Rehearsal (WAC) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men s Bible Study (Room 226) Thursday, December 13th Friday, December 14th Saturday, December 15th Asbury Weekly Calendar Sunday, December 16th 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 UMW Christmas Luncheon (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30 pm Youth Christmas Party (Offsite) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Click on Blogs.