ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES JANUARY 13, 2019 ~ 8:30 AM 10:30 AM WORSHIP What Are You Looking For? 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 all 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 BAPTISM OF THE LORD SUNDAY 8:30 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. WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PASSING OF THE PEACE GATHERING PRAISE CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Cover to the river of life. People: Listen for the words of love. Leader: Come to the waters of grace. People: Receive the gift of acceptance. Leader: Come to the river of love, People: for all are welcome here. Sweet, Sweet Spirit (334 UMH) MORNING PRAYER SCRIPTURE READINGS Isaiah 43:1 7 (OT Page 672) John 1:29 42 (NT Page 92) MINISTRY OF MUSIC The Old Rugged Cross Bennard Dr. Clive Callender (tenor) SERMON INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP PRAYER AND PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERING OFFERTORY What Are You Looking For? Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills Senior Pastor I Need Thee Every Hour (397 UMH) He Will Not Forget Chisolm Dr. Clive Callendar (tenor) 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. RECESSIONAL Spiritual Song (347 UMH) DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING POSTLUDE O God, Our Help in Ages Past...Callahan 2
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BAPTISM OF THE LORD SUNDAY 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. WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PASSING OF THE PEACE INTROIT PROCESSIONAL The Lord is in His Holy Temple Fellows Higher Praise Gospel Chorale Take Me to the Water (675 AAHH) CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Cover to the river of life. People: Listen for the words of love. Leader: Come to the waters of grace. People: Receive the gift of acceptance. Leader: Come to the river of love, People: for all are welcome here. MINISTRY OF MUSIC CHILDREN S MESSAGE HYMN OF PRAISE Jacob s Ladder...Scott Asbury Handbell Choir Selection Vanessa Williford Spirit Song (347 UMH) (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) CALL TO PRAYER Just a Little Talk With Jesus (378 AAHH) MORNING PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE Our God is an Awesome Good...Freeman SCRIPTURE READINGS Isaiah 43:1 7 (OT Page 672) John 1:29 42 (NT Page 92) Leader: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. SERMONIC SELECTION SERMON Released Frazier Higher Praise Gospel Chorale What Are You Looking For? Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills Senior Pastor 3
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP I Need Thee Every Hour (397 UMH) 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. PRAYER AND PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERING OFFERTORY Let s Just Praise the Lord Ingram Everett Williams 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. RECESSIONAL Sweet, Sweet Spirit (334 UMH) DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING POSTLUDE It Is Well with My Soul...Bliss Everett Williams The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary. WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts Director: Everett P. Williams, Jr. Director of Higher Praise Chorale: Steve Key Director of Handbell Choir: Randolph Scott Organist: Earl Hargrove Music: Dr. Clive Callendor (8:30 am) Higher Praise Gospel Chorale and Handbell Choir (10:30 am) Liturgists: Ruth Scarbrough (8:30 am) and Heureuse Kaj Milosi (10:30 am) Ushers: Women Greeters: Marva Ginyard, Benjamin Ginyard, and Rebecca Ross (8:30 am) Rosa James, Morris James, and Barbara Matthews (10:30 am) Trustees on Duty: Beverly Allen (8:30 am) and James Gary (10:30 am) 4
Asbury s Week At A Glance Sunday, January 13, 2019 8:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:00 am Asbury Federal Credit Union, Fellowship Hall 9:00 am Adult Sunday School, 1 9 9:30 am Children s Sunday School, 2 8/2 9 9:30 am Youth Sunday School, 1 12 10:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 12:30 pm MARC Meeting, 1 8 12:30 pm Asbury Reading Program Meeting, 1 11/1 12 1:00 pm Community Football, Fellowship Hall 5:00 pm The Bridge Contemporary Service, Fellowship Hall Saturday, January 19, 2019 8:00 am Shooter Response Training Part II, S. 10:00 am Asbury Hand Bell Choir, G 1 10:00 am UMW Mission Team Meeting, 1 11/1 12 10:30 am Prayer Bead Workshop, 1 9 11:00 am Wesleyan Choir Rehearsal, OSH 11:30 am Food Pantry 12:30 pm Male Choir, OSH 12:30 pm Women s Usher Board Meeting, 2 8/2 9 2:00 pm Higher Praise, OSH Monday, January 14, 2019 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 3:00 pm Asburyan Deadline for submissions 6:00 pm 1150 K Street, Condo. Board Meeting, Fellowship Hall Tuesday, January 15, 2019 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 11:00 am Weekly Staff Meeting, 1 9 7:00 pm Fitness and Exercise, Fellowship Hall Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 1 6:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting, 1 11/1 12 Thursday, January 17, 2019 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 6:30 pm Asbury Dwellings Board Meeting, Asbury Dwellings 6:45 pm Asbury FCU Board Meeting, Local Restaurant Friday, January 18, 2019 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 From The Senior Pastor s Desk January 2019 Word for the Month: Millennials 101 Scripture of the Month: Matthew 14 Thought for the Month: With a unique mix of humor, illustrations, and research findings based on a nationwide study of black young adults, Black Millennials & The Church equips church leaders with a profile of black millennials that will help churches continue to effectively attract and make disciples of this emerging generation of young adults. Drawing on the biblical narrative of Matthew 14, where Jesus invites Peter to come meet him on the water, this book includes specific ministry principles and programming proposals for use in the local congregation. Emphasis for the Month: Young Adult Discipleship Pastor s Book of the Month: Black Millennials & The Church: Meet Me Where I Am by Joshua L. Mitchell 5
9:00 am 10:00 am Adults 1 9 Children 2 8/2 9 Youth 1 12 SERMON All Systems Go Scripture: John 2:13 22 (NIV) Series: The Gospel of John: God s Stories of Scandal Sunday, January 13, 2019 5 :00 pm Speaker: Pastor Matthew Wilke Asbury UMC Live Stream Go to asburyumcdc.org and select the live stream button on the home page to watch the 10:30 am and 5 pm services. Change your browser if there s no connection. Asbury Reading Program Kickoff Meeting Sunday, January 13, 12:30 p.m. Room 1 11/1 12 All persons who expressed interest in being part of the Asbury Reading Program that will serve the children of Thomson Elementary School and the community are invited to meet with Rev. Ianther Mills and Principal Carmen Shepherd. Principal Shepherd will share background and specific needs of Thomson Elementary School. Additionally, we will discuss a plan of action. 6
Special Pre Screening: Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story January 13 th, 2019 Building on this Fall s three part presenta on on the life and legacy of Dr. Howard Thurman, John Wesley AME Zion, Foundry, & Asbury are co sponsoring two screenings of Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story Sunday, January 13 th Loca on: John Wesley AME Zion (1615 14 th Street NW) The first screening will be at 1:45PM, followed by a panel discussion at 3:15PM. A second screening will begin at 4:15. Food will be served between the screenings during the panel discussion. If you re interested, please help us know by pre registering at h p://bit.ly/thurmanfilm. As parking is extremely limited at John Wesley, transporta on will be provided from Asbury. For more informa on, contact: Carol Travis, 301 459 6303. 7
January 6 through February 26, 2019 Asbury joins United Methodists around the world in fasting and praying for God s guidance as we approach the Special General Conference in February 2019. 1. FAST: Engage in a weekly Wesleyan 24-hour Fast from Thursday after dinner to Friday mid-afternoon. 2. PRAY: Pause and pray for our church s mission and way forward daily for four minutes from 2:23 through 2:26 a.m. or p.m. (This is because the Special Session of General Conference will be held February 23-26, 2019.) 3. AND PRAY: Pray using a weekly prayer calendar that will be posted on the UMCPrays.org website. The calendar will list a unique cluster of names each week of bishops and delegates. 21 Days of Meditation on The Gospel of John Day 1......... John 1:1 51 Day 8.......... John 8:1 59 Day 15........ John 15:1 27 Day 2.......... John 2:1 25 Day 9......... John 9:1 41 Day 16....... John 16:1 33 Day 3......... John 3:1 36 Day 10........ John 10:1 42 Day 17........ John 17:1 26 Day 4.......... John 4:1 54 Day 11....... John 11:1 57 Day 18........ John 18:1 40 Day 5......... John 5:1 47 Day 12........ John 12:1 50 Day 19........ John 19:1 42 Day 6.......... John 6:1 71 Day 13........ John 13:1 38 Day 20....... John 20:1 31 Day 7.......... John 7:1 52 Day 14........ John 14:1 31 Day 21........ John 21:1 25 8
WHAT IS THE WESLEYAN FAST? For a portion of John Wesley's ministry, he advocated fasting on both Wednesday and Friday each week as a regular spiritual discipline. It's fairly well known that Wesley would not ordain anyone to the Methodist ministry who was unwilling to fast those days. But as time passed, Wesley fasted mostly on Fridays, which was the Anglican norm. (Actually, as early as August 1739, he advocated Friday fasting for Methodists in his journal, according to the Anglican rule.) Wesley usually began a Friday fast at sundown on Thursday. This was in continuity with Jewish and early Christian tradition, which both marked the beginning of the day at sundown, not midnight. Wesley typically ended his fast at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. GUIDELINES FOR OBSERVING THE WESLEYAN FAST Be flexible and listen to the Holy Spirit. Don't get so caught up with the act of fasting itself that you forget why you're doing it in the first place. Decide whether you're going to do a complete fast (water only), a no-solid-food fast that allows milk, juice, coffee and tea, a no-meat fast, or some other kind of fast. There are no fixed rules here but it's always good to try to keep the fast you set out to do. Some fasts are more difficult than others, and there will be times you may feel led to switch things up. Only fast after you've consulted with your doctor and only if you're sure you're physically able to handle it. Make sure you drink plenty of water while fasting, no matter what kind of fast you choose. The Wesleyan Fast is observed from sundown Thursday till 3:00 Friday afternoon. Some Christians go till sundown on Friday. Do whichever you feel led to do in any given week. Remember, there will be times when it makes sense to skip your Friday fast or move it to another day of the week. For example, if you have an opportunity to have lunch on a Friday with someone you've been wanting to connect with for a while, don't feel compelled to create an awkward situation by sticking to your fast. Just change your fast day that week. Guideline #1 applies here. 9
Active Shooter Training, Part II Saturday, January 19, 2019 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary MEETING SUNDAY, January 20, 2019 at 9:30 AM All youth including their parents and others attending Rock are asked to gather in the library. Details for ROCK weekend will be discussed. *Note: It is not too late for a youth to register and join us. Please see or contact Vanessa Williford williford_v@hotmail.com with question(s). Asbury Federal Credit Union Happy New Year to all members. The Credit Union is here to help those members that are affected by the Government shutdown. We have small loans that are available to you to help pull you through this crisis. FEEL FREE TO STOP PAST THE CREDIT UNION TABLE IN G 1 FOR MORE INFORMATION. Members that have not made a payment to your account to ensure that it will not go dormant, please do so. Thanks! Margaret Carter, CEO 202 213 9146 10
Attention Ministry Leaders We are now using the mailboxes to communicate. Going forward, mail/ correspondence will be in your ministry mailbox (unless it is over sized). If you need help retrieving mail please contact the Office Manager, Timona Ross. Thank you. Stewardship Corner Time Time is a creature of God with which humanity wrestles. There never seems to be enough time and it always goes by too quickly. As the creator of time, God invites us to see time as a gift; an opportunity to share ourselves with others. Humanity is not meant to serve time, but time is meant to serve humanity and God s desire for reconciled relationships among the brothers and sisters of his own making. Every person is given the same number of hours in a day, week, month, and year. There is a time for everything: to work, to sow, and to lose. (Eccles. 3:1-13) How we use this time is up to us. We manage our time to avoid being possessed by time, work, and disruptions of a living that serves other gods. As Christian stewards, we are invited to commit our time to God and to share ourselves with others. The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle Ninth Bishop of Texas Episcopal Church 11
Sincere thanks and gratitude are extended to Reverend Mills, Bishop Stith, Reverend Pierce and Asbury members for the outpouring of love and support during our dad's illness and passing. The floral expressions, cards and other kind gestures were very comforting during this transition. May God continue to bless each of you. The Garnet W. Hammond Family Sunday, January 13 James 2:1-9 Monday, January 14 Matthew 8:23-27 Tuesday, January 15 Psalm 139:1-18 Wednesday, January 16 Colossians 2:6-10 DAILY WORD Thursday, January 17 Ephesians 2:11-22 Friday, January 18 Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20 Saturday, January 19 Acts 3:1-10 GETTING AROUND 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. Pick up a parking pass from the 11th Street reception desk. Restrooms are on the lower level on either side of the narthex and on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Asbury United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor Rev. Alexis Brown, Howard University UM Chaplain Min. Matthew Wilke, Contemporary Worship Pastor Tawana Jackson, Stephen Minister Bishop Forrest Stith, Retired Bishop in Residence Sandy Adams & Darryl Wyles, Lay Leaders Rev. Gerard A. Green, Jr., District Superintendent Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling, Episcopal Leader of the Baltimore Washington 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 ~ asburymail@asburyumcdc.org Monday Friday ~ 8:00 am 4:30 pm 12