Life s Biggest Questions: What Do I Believe Worship Services: 8 am Traditional Service, Chapel 9:15 am Traditional Service, Sanctuary 11 am Modern Service, Sanctuary Children, Nursery & Early Childhood Ages 6 weeks to Pre-K: First floor, 7:45 am noon Elementary Ages: Kindergarten to 5th grade: Second floor, 9:15 or 11 am Students 6th - 12th grades: Venue at 9:15 am facebook.com/asburytulsa twitter.com/asburytulsa instagram.com/asburytulsa
Excerpt from the Sermon Journal, Monday, October 8, 2018 Written by Pastor Tom Harrison I Believe in Eternal Life At the closing of Olympic Games, the TV commentator opined that Imagine there s no heaven, it s easy if you try is our world s anthem. Wow! I hope not! That s a beautiful melody, but the lyrics are hopeless. Christians are to set our minds on things above. Heaven is our destination and our ultimate reality. If there is no heaven, we, of all people, are most to be pitied (1 Corinthains 15:19). Jesus endured the cross, despising its shame for the joy that was before Him. He was not bound to the earth. When I gave a children s sermon in Sallisaw, I asked the kids, How do you get to heaven I ll always remember little Frankie s direct answer: Well, you gotta get dead first. You can t win an argument with a 6-year old. Is this life all there is Jesus didn t think so. What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself (Luke 9:25) We can live eternally with God through the grace of Jesus Christ. These are comforting and inspiring words. We need to remember them and live for God s kingdom, not our own. Something to Think About: If you were to die today, do you know for certain you would go to heaven We need assurance that we will live with God forever. This is a gift God wants for you beginning today! (Be SURE TO READ 1 JOHN 5:11-15.) If you have this assurance, does it show How are you living into it Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week October 15: Isaiah 53:2-6, 10-12 October 16: Luke 23:26-56 October 17: Galatians 5:7-15 October 18: Galatians 6:11-18 October 19: Ephesians 2:11-22 October 20: Hebrews 12:1-2 Life s Biggest Questions: What Do I Believe
Today s Speaker Tom Doyle Global terrorism is at an all-time high. But that s not the whole story. A new Jesus movement is erupting around the world, and persecuted believers are leading the way. The stories in his books introduce you to some amazingly courageous Jesus followers. Tom s books are available today at the CLC tables. Tom Doyle has a passion to tell the real stories behind today's headlines. His books are powerful and impacting, with first-hand accounts of real people living in some of the most dangerous places for believers in Christ in the world. Did you know that there is a vibrant underground church in Syria, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan Tom can take you there and introduce you to new followers of Jesus who have risked it all to follow their Savior. A gifted storyteller, Tom s books read like fast-paced, actionpacked novels that will inspire you and elevate your faith. Want to engage more after hearing today s speaker Learn about Asbury s Global Outreach and how you can be involved: learn, pray, give, go. Information session Tuesday, October 30, 6-6:45 pm in Room 2820. Pray for the persecuted church. United in Prayer, Sunday, November 4, 6 pm in the Chapel. Visit Voice of the Martyrs in Bartlesville for their chapel service and a tour. Shuttle from Asbury on Tuesday, November 6, 7:45 am. Back by noon. RSVP to the church office 918.492.1771. Mark you calendars now! Pastor Tom s Birthday is October 31 Tom s Birthday is an opportunity to not only honor him with a gift that he would greatly value, but also to continue the good work God is doing through Asbury Theological Seminary. A check will be presented to Pastor Tom during services on October 21. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Asbury United Methodist Church (memo line: Pastor Tom s ATS fund) GIVE ONLINE: myasburytulsa.org or text ASBURYGIVE ATS to 73256 to give to the Asbury Theological Seminary Tom Harrison Scholarship fund using your text messaging. Standard text messaging rates may apply.
Life s Biggest Questions: Who Will I Become New Sermon Series Starts October 28 A big part of our identity is not just who we are today, but who we are becoming. Our lives are shaped by what we treasure, so let s treasure the things above! Jesus wants to transfigure us. With His help we will become servant-leaders who are open, generous and grateful. The new series seeks to answer another one of life s biggest questions: Who Will I Become Join us in worship and the sermon journal beginning October 28. A S B U RY HARVEST HAYDAY Saturday, October 27 11 am - 2 pm Trunk-or-Treat Hayrides Games Face Painting Train Rides Food Trucks will be on-site for food purchases FREE EVENT For more information, please contact Jennifer Barnes at jbarnes@asburytulsa.org or 918.392.4582
WE WANT YOU TO JOIN ASBURY Newcomer Meal TODAY 12:15-2 pm, CLC Hosted by Pastor Tom Harrison Learn about our mission, values and steps to connect. Drop-ins welcome! Ways to Give Thank you for your continued generosity. Remember you can automate your tithes and offerings and never miss an opportunity to give faithfully by using online, recurring giving. We are happy to help you set up an account if you don t already have one. Electronic Giving Go to myasburytulsa. org and select Online Giving to set up an account. You can give from a checking or savings account as a recurring or a onetime gift, and there are no fees. Text to Give Text the word asburygive to 73256 as a one-time gift. Follow the prompts on your device. Online Bill Pay Use Asbury s address: 6767 S. Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK 74133. Make sure your online banking service includes your name and address on the check to receive proper contribution credit.
Order of Worship October 14, 2018 8 am WELCOME Dr. Guy Ames ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO PRELUDE Praise to the Lord, the Almighty BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Rosanna Corrales Hannah & Henry Linsenmeyer, Acolytes CALL TO WORSHIP CONGREGATIONAL HYMN To God be the Glory Hymn 98 Dr. Pat Calhoun, Anna Calhoun Jacob Parra My Tribute Hymn 99 APOSTLES CREED FELLOWSHIP MOMENT SCRIPTURE READING John 6:27-34 Pew Bible Page 1059 Cate Linsenmeyer CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Brethren We Have Met to Worship Hymn 98 Dr. Pat Calhoun, Anna Calhoun Jacob Parra Break Thou the Bread of Life Hymn 599 SPECIAL MUSIC I ll Trust PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Guy Ames PASTORAL MOMENT Jim Davis DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY Barbara Graves SCRIPTURE MESSAGE John 6:27-34 Pew Bible Page 1059 LIFE S BIGGEST QUESTIONS: WHAT DO I BELIEVE I Believe in Eternal Life SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Tom Doyle Dr. Guy Ames POSTLUDE Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: The Good Samaritan Van 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 www.asburytulsa.org 918.492.1771
Order of Worship October 14, 2018 9:15 am PRELUDE O Magnify the Lord CALL TO WORSHIP Barbara Graves Rosanna Corrales Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Johnny Fuller ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO WELCOME Jim Davis CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Rejoice, the Lord Is King Hymn 715 Chancel Choir New Covenant Orchestra APOSTLES CREED SPECIAL MUSIC CONGREGATIONAL HYMN I m a Goin Up a Yonder 3rd-5th Grade Children s Choir Mindy Dennison, Director Chancel Choir Crown Him With Many Crowns Hymn 327 FELLOWSHIP MOMENT ANTHEM From Earth to Heaven Chancel Choir New Covenant Orchestra PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Tom Harrison PASTORAL MOMENT Jim Davis DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY Crown Him with Many Crowns New Covenant Orchestra SCRIPTURE John 6:27-34 Pew Bible Page 1059 MESSAGE LIFE S BIGGEST QUESTIONS: WHAT DO I BELIEVE I Believe in Eternal Life RESPONSE HYMN Tom Doyle We ve A Story To Tell To The Nations Chancel Choir Hymn 569 New Covenant Orchestra BENEDICTION Dr. Tom Harrison POSTLUDE Rosanna Corrales Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: The Good Samaritan Van 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 www.asburytulsa.org 918.492.1771
Order of Worship October 14, 2018 11 am ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO WORSHIP Overcome Daniel Fugatt WELCOME Tim Tibbles WORSHIP Call Upon the Lord Tim Tibbles No Other Name Caroline Ewy O Praise the Name (Anástasis) Tim Tibbles STEWARDSHIP MOMENT OFFERING WORSHIP SCRIPTURE Jim Davis Tom Harrison 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) Tim Tibbles John 6:27-34 Pew Bible Page 1059 MESSAGE LIFE S BIGGEST QUESTIONS: WHAT DO I BELIEVE I Believe in Eternal Life WORSHIP RESPONSE Holy, Holy, Holy BENEDICTION Tom Doyle Dr. Tom Harrison Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: The Good Samaritan Van 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 www.asburytulsa.org 918.492.1771