March 10, 2019 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. Divine Worship Sanctuary March 10, 2019 8:30 & 10:45 A.M. Gathering in God s Presence Welcome and Announcements Prelude *Call to Worship Who shall help us through the wilderness? The One who overcomes our darkness! Who guides us through the toils of life? The One who overcomes the world! Let us follow the Lord faithfully. Lead us, Lord! Lead us! *Hymn of Praise In the Cross of Christ I Glory 295 Preparing Our Hearts *Affirmation of Faith from 1st Corinthians 888 This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared first to the women, then to Peter and the Twelve, and then to many witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God,, The firstborn of all creation, the firstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the blood of the cross reconciles all things to God. Amen. *Gloria Patri 70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. Amen. Act of Praise Only a Boy Named David / Jonah JOY Choir Directors: Mary Noble and Ann Pierce Children s Moments Greg Stansell The congregation is invited to sing Tell Me the Stories of Jesus as our children are welcomed forward. Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear; things I would ask him to tell me if he were here: scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea, stories of Jesus, tell them to me. 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. *Please stand as you are able.
Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God Prayer for the People 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 I Worship You Chancel Choir Cindy Berry *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 Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior 351 Hearing God s Word Scripture Lesson John 13:1-5 (NLT, Pew Bible) 822 The Message How Should I Serve? [1st in a Lenten Series, Sources of Strength and Salvation :Humility] (8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard (10:45) Rev. Doug Walker Responding to God With Our Lives *Hymn of Commitment Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross 301 *Blessing of God s People *Congregational 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 serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Postlude Liturgist: 8:30 - Don Shipley / 10:45 - Jack Henderson Acolyte: 8:30 - Colin Stumhofer Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Joe Hof, Shane Marriott /10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath Asbury Family, Several of you have mentioned a desire to have a more in depth understanding of what took place at the Special Called Session of the UMC General Conference, recently held in St. Louis, MO. We are extremely blessed to have Mr. Bill Waddell, Legal Counsel for the United Methodist Church World Council of Bishops, come as our guest speaker TODAY, MARCH 10, 9:45 am in our sanctuary. As this is being held during the Sunday School hour, Sunday School Classes are being notified by their class presidents that they may decide to attend their class or this special meeting. If at all possible, please make every effort to be at this important gathering of our faith family. Thank you! Serving and Loving Christ Together, Pastor Mary Hilliard
March 10, 2019 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. Only a Boy Named David / Jonah JOY Choir, Mary Noble & Ann Pierce, Directors Welcome and Announcements Grace On Top of Grace Jesus, Messiah Children s Moments Leta Anglin 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. Hosanna Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts I Stand Amazed / How Marvelous The Message How Should I Serve? John 13:1-5 Rev. Mary Hilliard [1st in a Lenten Series, Sources of Our Strength and Salvation : Humility] The Invitation No Longer Slaves 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 Linda Southern Valera McDaniel Vincent McNerlin Maddy Adkins Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor mary@asbury-lr.org Rev. Doug Walker, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care doug@asbury-lr.org Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus weir-t@sbcglobal.net Diana Brandon, Director of Music Ministries diana@asbury-lr.org Anguel Kehayov, Organist kehayata@hotmail.com Caleb Conrad, Director of Praise & Worship caleb@asbury-lr.org Diane Wright, Minister to Youth and Young Adults diane@asbury-lr.org Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org Kayla Stout, Nursery Director nursery@asbury-lr.org Cheryl Cate, Finance Administrator cheryl@asbury-lr.org Ora Bunton, ACCDC, Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org
Special Events Monday, March 11th...Mary Circle 10:30 am (Parlor) Thursday, March 14th...ACCDC Mardi Gras Fundraiser 6 pm (WAC) Friday, March 15th....Parents Night Out 6 pm (WAC) Monday, March 18th - Friday, March 22nd...ACCDC Closed for Spring Break Monday, March 25th...Finance Committee Meeting 6 pm (Lg. Conf. Room) Sunday, Mar. 3rd, 2019 Prayers: 8:30 am (Divine) 126 Janet Brandt Clifford Smith 10:45 am (Divine) 72 Becky Flynn Larry Brown 10:45 am (LAUNCH) 92 Total Worship Attendance: 290 Guests: 26 including 1 first time CHILDREN S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children Sunday, March 10: Sunday School and JOY Choir sings in all worship services No Confirmation class due to retreat Wednesday, March 13: Wednesday night activities, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Sunday, March 17: Sunday School and JOY Choir No Confirmation Class due to Spring Break Wednesday, March 20: No Wednesday night activities due to Spring Break YOUTH NEWS: Questions? Contact Diane Wright, Minister of Youth & Young Adults The youth have been on Spring Retreat this weekend! The Confirmation Class has been writing their creed for Confirmation Sunday, & the youth have been focusing on Philippians 3:13-14. Because of Spring Retreat, there will be NO CONFIRMATION OR YOUTH this evening! Wednesday, March 12: We will meet from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the Warehouse to continue our study Grounded & discuss Money & Stuff. A snack will be provided! See you then! Open Dates for Sacred Grounds: March 17, 24 & 31. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to reserve a date. Open Dates for Flowers: March 17 & 31. Call the office to reserve a date. Pastor on weekend call: Mar. 8, 9, 10 Rev. Doug Walker Mar. 15, 16, 17 Rev. Mary Hilliard Preaching Schedule March 10, 2019 March 17, 2019 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 LAUNCH Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Doug Walker Drivers Van Car Jim Britt Tom Scott
Sunday, March 10th - First Sunday in Lent 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 Informational Meeting on General Conference (Sanctuary) 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) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) Monday, March 11th 10:30 am Mary Circle (Parlor) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, March 12th 6:00 pm Bible Basics (Small Conference Room) 6:00 pm 7 Miracles in John (Large Conference Room) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 100) Wednesday, March 13th 6:00 am Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 5:30 pm Hand Bell Rehearsal (Room 201) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays/The Edge (Room 210) 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Youth (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men s Bible Study (Room 226) Thursday, March 14th 6:00 pm ACCDC Fundraiser Mardi Gras (WAC) Friday, March 15th 6:00 pm Parents Night Out (WAC) Asbury Weekly Calendar Saturday, March 16th 8:00 am The Call Pride Training (Large Conference Room) 10:00 am Morgan Johnson Eagle Scout Program (WAC) Sunday, March 17th - Second Sunday in Lent 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 The Call Pride Training (Large Conference Room) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Click on Blogs.