ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES AUGUST 13, 2017 ~ 8:30 AM AND 10:30 AM WORSHIP 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 TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 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 8:30 am Hear Now My Humble Prayer...Smith 10:30 am Meditation on Jacob s Ladder...arr. R. Johnston Dr. Barbara Baker, Guest Organist 10:30 am We Are One...arr. Foster THE CHURCH GATHERS CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Rejoice in the Lord. Call on God s holy name. People: Give thanks to the Lord. Sing to our God with shouts of joy. Leader: Rejoice in the Lord. Proclaim God s mighty works. People: Give thanks to the Lord. Proclaim the miracles of God s hands. Leader: Rejoice in the Lord. Trust in God s saving love. People: Give thanks to the Lord. Tell the wonders of God s glory. PROCESSIONAL 10:30 am To God Be the Glory (98 UMH) WELCOME AND WORDS OF HOSPITALITY PASSING OF THE PEACE (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) HYMN OF PRAISE Koinonia (579 AAHH) O How I Love Jesus (170 UMH) OPENING PRAYER Eternal God, in visions and dreams, you offer us hope for a new tomorrow. Amidst life s storms and raging waters, be with us in our time of need. Reveal to us the great works we are capable of, that we may rise above our narrow purposes, and be of service to the world. Bless our journeys, that it may be said of us: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news! (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) CHILDREN S MESSAGE 10:30 am Corey Martin MINISTRY OF MUSIC 8:30 am The Blin Man Stood on De Road An Cried...H.T. Burleigh Eugene Thomas, Tenor 10:30 am Praise You...arr. Williamson Tawana Jackson, Soloist 2
CALL TO PRAYER 10:30 am Just a Little Talk with Jesus...C. Derricks MORNING PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE 8:30 am What a Friend We Have in Jesus...Converse 10:30 am Come By Here, My Lord...arr. Simpson Curenton WE HEAR THE WORD SCRIPTURE LESSONS 8:30 am Isaiah 61:1 8 (OT Pages 691 692) & Matthew 12:17 19 (NT Page 12) Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. 10:30 am Matthew 14:22 33 (NT Page 16) HYMN OF PREPARATION Standing on the Promises (374 UMH) SERMON 8:30 am God s Faithfulness and Our Response Rev. Dr. James M. Shopshire, Sr. Professor of Sociology of Religion, Emeritus, Wesley Theological Seminary 10:30 am Fools for Christ (Tried, Tested and True) Bishop Forrest Stith Retired Bishop in Residence WE RESPOND IN FAITH HYMN OF INVITATION 8:30 am O Young and Fearless Prophet (444 UMH) 10:30 am Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore (344 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. PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY 8:30 am He Touched Me...Gaither Eugene Thomas, Tenor OFFERTORY RESPONSE 3 10:30 am I Thank You, Jesus...arr. Joubert 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 I Will Trust in the Lord (391 AAHH) BENEDICTION POSTLUDE 8:30 am O God, Our Help in Ages Past...Young 10:30 am Depart in Peace...D. Paxton Dr. Barbara Baker, Guest Organist 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) Guest Organist: Dr. Barbara Baker (10:30 am) Music Director Summer Choir: Randolph Scott Music: Eugene Thomas, Tenor (8:30 am) Tawana Jackson, Soloist & Summer Choir (10:30 am) Children's Message: Corey Martin (10:30 am) Liturgists: Judith Hightower (8:30 am) Jesse James & Corey Martin (10:30 am) Ushers: Women Greeters: Benjamin Ginyard, Marva Ginyard & Mary Roberts (8:30 am) Morris James, Rosa James & Mary Roberts (10:30 am) Acolyte: Jordanne Semper Scott (10:30 am) Trustees on Duty: Jonathan Ladson (8:30 am) Canardo Richardson (10:30 am) 4
GUEST PREACHER BIOS James M. Shopshire, Sr., Ph.D., Professor of Sociology of Religion, Emeritus, Wesley Theological Seminary has been an active clergy affiliate member of Asbury United Methodist Church for over 30 years. Bishop Forrest C. Stith, Retired Bishop, United Methodist Church is currently the Bishop in Residence at Asbury United Methodist Church. His hometown is Lincoln, Nebraska, and he is a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a B.S. in history and education. He received the M.Div. degree from Drew Theological Seminary in New Jersey, and holds honorary Doctorate degrees from Nebraska Wesleyan University and McDaniel College. Bishop Stith was ordained in 1958 in the Baltimore conference, and for several years was a pastor, community and civil rights activist, followed by service as a Baltimore Washington Conference Executive and District Superintendent. He was also an Adjunct Professor at Wesley Theological Seminary. He was elected to the U.M. episcopacy in 1984, serving in two areas as Bishop, in upstate New York, (eight years) and downstate (New York City) until retirement in 1996. He was noted as a preacher, administrator, pastor, teacher, and global traveler leader. After retirement, he and Josephine, his wife, served for four years in East Africa under the auspices of the UMCOR, and the Council of Bishops. After retirement, he helped found the African American Methodist Heritage Center, Inc., where he served as president for ten years and is now President Emeritus. He and his wife live in Upper Marlboro Maryland, where he continues to respond to church requests, enjoys reading and participating in sports (from his favorite lounge chair.) He and Josephine, a long time Public school educator, continue to enjoy children, hobbies, and being near their daughter, and son in law Lori and Mark Robinson. 5
Asbury s Week At A Glance Sunday, August 13, 2017 7:30 am Valet Parking 8:30 am & 10:30 am Worship, Sanctuary 9:30 am Adult Sunday School, 1 11/1 12 9:30 am Children s Sunday School, 2 8/2 9 9:30 am Youth Sunday School, 1 9 9:30 am Coffee Hour & Fellowship, G 1 6:00 pm The Bridge Worship Service, G 1 Monday, August 14, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ 1 12 3:00 pm Deadline: Asburyan Bulletin & Ads 6:30 pm Asbury 2020 Mtg., 1 8 Tuesday, August 15, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ 1 12 6:45 pm Medical Mobile Unit Mtg., 1 9 7:00 pm Fitness and Exercise Class, G 1 Wednesday, August 16, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ 1 12 6:00 pm Evelyn Davies & Ekudaisie Dowridge Williams Wedding Rehearsal, Sanctuary 6:30 pm Finance Committee Mtg., 1 11/1 12 Thursday, August 17, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ 1 12 6:30 pm Asbury 2020 Mtg., 1 8 6:45 pm Asbury Federal Credit Union Mtg., Off Site 7:00 pm The Bridge Band Practice, G 1 Friday, August 18, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., 1 11/ 1 12/2 8/2 9 Saturday, August 19, 2017 10:00 am Bridal Room for Evelyn Davies Wedding, 1 9 10:30 am Prayer Bead Workshop, 1 11/1 12 11:00 am Summer Choir Rehearsal, OSH 11:30 am Food Pantry, G 4 2:00 pm Evelyn Davies & Ekudaisie Dowridge Williams Wedding, Sanctuary WATCH WORSHIP SERVICES ONLINE Go to YouTube.com and search for ASBURY UMC LIVE STREAM. Watch the 10:30 am and 6:00 pm services live on Sunday or replay them another time! WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. A A W 9:30-10:30 AM Adults Rooms 1-9 Children (up to 4th grade) Rooms 2-8 & 2-9 Youth (up to 12th grade) Room 1-11 From the Senior Pastor s Desk August 2017 Word for the Month: Journey Scripture of the Month: Matthew 4:1-11; John 21:15-19 Thought for the Month: Christians must give up their desire to be powerful and embrace authority based on prayer and forgiveness. Christians must live a vigorous Jesus-centered life. This book is for all wanting to live with the integrity and compassion of Christ. Emphasis for the Month: Christian Leadership Pastor s Book of the Month: In The Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri J. M. Nouwen 6
Omaha, Nebraska members of Living Hope UMC and Claire Memorial UMC, we are happy to have you worship with us. Come back any time! ASBURY S TREE FOR THE FUTURE WORSHIP AUGUST 13 ~ 6 PM IN FELLOWSHIP HALL WHY ARE YOU HERE? MIN. MATTHEW WILKE SCRIPTURE LESSON 1 KINGS 19:9-18 Child care and street parking are available. We are sorry for the delay in the receipt of our latest donor tree order. The order has not yet been completed, due to a problem with the engraver's machinery. For those who are affected, we will notify all of you when the order arrives. Thanks for your support and your patience. Martrice Green and Rene Carter Project Co chairs ASBURY FINANCE UPDATE ~ AS OF JULY 31, 2017 ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE INCOME $689,105 $722,184 ($33,079) EXPENSES $730,275 $724,820 ($5,455) NET INCOME ($41,170) ($2,636) ($38,534) 7
ASBURYANS UNITE TO FUND THE FURNACE!!! Fellow Asburyans, We need your support to replace the boilers at Asbury, and we need it right away! Boilers are used to heat the sanctuary and the Old Social Hall of our 100+ year old church building. Asbury has two boilers. These boilers have cracked and are no longer operable. At the end of the winter season this year, in a routine, mandatory inspection of the boilers at Asbury, a District of Columbia government inspector red-tagged the boilers for being out of compliance. When the Board of Trustees sought to correct the compliance issue, it was determined that the cost of repairing the two boilers was almost as much as it would cost to buy a new boiler, and no service provider was willing to guarantee how many more years of service the boilers would provide after repair. Additional inspection also revealed that several of the eight radiators in the church were in need of service or replacement. After extensive consultation with boiler service providers, the Trustees determined the following: replacement is more cost effective than repair; two boilers should be replaced with one for increased efficiency; radiators need an upgrade; the piping and electric system connected to the boiler should be modernized; and, the boiler pad should be leveled. TEXT YOUR DONATIONS 1. Text donation amount in the form of dollars to 84321 (ex. $20). 2. The system then texts you back with a link. Follow the link and select Asbury United Methodist Church. 3. On the next screen enter your email address and follow the prompts to setup your banking info (for ACH payments) or Credit/ Debit Card info. 4. Confirm all information and your payment amount and you're all set. After a user sets up their account the 1st time, subsequent donations can be made by just texting the dollar amount to 84321. All of this work must take place before the start of the cooler weather. To ensure the work is finished before it starts to get cold, a new boiler must be installed by September 30, 2017. The cost to do all of this work ranges from $60,000 to $90,000, depending on how extensive the work to modernize the piping system and labor charges. The Trustees will enter into a contract with a vendor in August so that work may begin in September. We do not want to take out a loan for this work, and funds remaining in our capital account are insufficient to cover the cost of this project. Replacing the boiler to heat the church is something that we must do, and we must do it now. Delay is not an option. We need to finance the boiler replacement on a pay-as-yougo basis, which is why we will need all Asburyans to step-up between now and Homecoming in September to pay for this critical work. Special envelopes have been prepared for this purpose. Please give generously. Give often. Let s get this done!!! ---The Board of Trustees 8
Thank you Summer Choir for sharing your beautiful voices in August during the 8:30 am and 10:30 am services. Congregation, are you interested in joining the Summer Choir? It s not to late! Rehearsals are Saturdays from 11:00 am-12:30 pm in the Old Social Hall. Adults and youth are welcome to join. Contact Randolph Scott, Director at 301-332-2565 or rs_bba2000@hotmail.com if you would like to participate. MARC BIRTHDAY MEETING July, August and September birthday members, please plan to attend a planning meeting on Sunday, August 20 following the 10:30 am service on the 11th Street side of the sanctuary. Please come as we prepare for our September 10 celebration. Thank you, Mamie Goodwin MARC BIRTHDAY FELLOWSHIP Join us as we fellowship and wish a very happy birthday to the July, August and September celebrants on Sunday, September 10 after the 10:30 am service in Fellowship Hall. 9
Have you ever wanted to participate in a Bible Study from Genesis to Revelation and could not commit to the time and demands of DISCIPLE Bible Study? Disciple Fast Track maintains the integrity and principles of the original study, but the class time and course length have all been adjusted for busy lifestyles: Classes meet for a total of 24 weeks 12 weeks on the Old Testament 12 weeks on the New Testament Each group session lasts 75 minutes Asbury UMC will offer DISCIPLE Fast Track beginning the week of September 10: Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:15 pm Asbury UMC, Rooms 1-11/1-12 Facilitator: Mr. Jesse James Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:15 am First UMC of Hyattsville Facilitator: Dr. Adelia H. Williams Thursdays, 7:00 to 8:15 pm Location TBD Facilitators: Min. Matthew Wilke Rev. Ivan Milosi If you are interested in participating or wish to know more: look for Vanessa Williford, Faith Formation Chair in Fellowship Hall after worship TODAY to register or send an email to Williford_v@hotmail.com call the Church Office at (202) 628-0009. 10
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBA-AA-ALLL?? KICKOFF IS SUNDAY, SEPT 10@12:30 PM Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Make a touchdown for fellowship, friendship & fun! Thanks everyone who donated food, drinks, and homemade pound cake last season. We welcome your in kind donations again for: Sodas (cans only) Coca Cola, Pepsi, Ginger Ale, Sprite Snacks & chips (single serve only) Potato, Cheez Its, Doritos, Gold Fish, Pretzels Popcorn, Chili, Sandwiches, Pound cake Questions? Please contact Jesse James / jjames_57@hotmail.com Carlotta Jones / jonesc12@hotmail.com Vanessa Williford / williford_v@hotmail.com Do you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening? If so, please prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister. Training classes begin on September 14 in rooms 1 11/1 12 at 6:30 pm. Stephen Ministers provide emotional and spiritual support and care to people who are going through a difficult time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. To find out more about becoming a Stephen Minister or how you or someone you know could be matched with a Stephen Minister, talk with our Stephen Ministry Leader: Tawana Jackson on 202 628 0009. Celebrating 181 Years September 17, 10 am (one service) Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Evan Young, Former Associate Pastor of Asbury UMC Current Annapolis District Superintendent Theme: Even Greater Things Scripture Lesson: John 14:12 14 Your Action Items: Invite friends, bring family, donate to Fund the Furnace 11
The altar flowers are in honor of Mr. Ira P. Blount who will celebrate his 99th birthday on Thursday, August 17. We give thanks and praise to God for how He has blessed and kept you. The Joy of the Lord is your Strength. Happy Birthday! Best wishes, Asbury Handbell Ringers & Randolph Scott, Director Dear Asburyans: Thank you very much for everything from phone calls, to prayers, to your wonderful gi. May God bless us all and comfort us also as we mourn the passing of my Mother, Mary Elizabeth Chapman. Love, The Chapman Family DAILY WORD GETTING AROUND Sunday, August 13 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Monday, August 14 Psalm 32:8-11 Tuesday, August 15 Mark 9:38-41 Wednesday, August 16 Acts 12:1-5 Thursday, August 17 Psalm 91:1-16 Friday, August 18 John 1:14-17 Saturday, August 19 Psalm 150:1-6 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 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 Bishop Forrest Stith, Retired Bishop in Residence Robert Mallett & 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 (office) ~ asburymail@asburyumcdc.org Monday Friday ~ 8:00 am 4:30 pm 12