June 3, 2018 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 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 June 3, 2018 8:30 & 10:45 A.M. Gathering in God s Presence Welcome and Announcements Prelude *Call to Worship Today the Spirit makes us one, United for life by the water and the Word. Reborn in one Spirit, Reborn in one Hope, Drenched in grace, bathed in love. One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of us all, One who is above all, and through all, and in all. *Hymn of Praise O Spirit of the Living God 539 Sacrament of Infant Baptism Walker Reilly McGuire (10:45) 44 Children s Moments Preparing Our Hearts Laura Stinnett 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. (Kids Club available for 3 and 4 year olds) Act of Praise The New 23rd Psalm Leah and Susan Gele Ralph Carmichael Richard Hunter, Chuck Toland 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. *Please stand as you are able.
The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Communion Song Chancel Choir Arr. Phil Perkins *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 For the Bread Which You Have Broken 614 Hearing God s Word Scripture Lesson Hebrews 10:19-25 (NLT, Pew Bible) 926 Luke 8:42-48 (NLT, Pew Bible) 789 The Message Is #God Enough? (8:30) Rev. Doug Walker Physician of the Soul Responding to God With Our Lives Invitation to Holy Communion (Page 12) (10:45) Ken Robbins, Guest Speaker If you would prefer a gluten free wafer for communion please notify the pastor or communion steward as you come forward. The offering plate located at the front of the main aisle is for love offerings that fund our Community Ministries. This ministry provides charitable assistance to people in need. *Hymn of Commitment There s Within My Heart a Melody 380 *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 Postlude You are encouraged to go serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Liturgist: 8:30 - Craig Boes / 10:45 - Sabrina Hinson Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Ebi Yesunesadhas 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath Communion Stewards: 8:30 - Don & Joan Shipley / Tom & Gale Scott 10:45 - Carey and Tim Parker 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 Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org Diane Wright, Minister of Youth & Young Adults diane@asbury-lr.org Kayla Stout, Nursery Director nursery@asbury-lr.org Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager cheryl@asbury-lr.org Ora Bunton, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org Abby Ramirez, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director asstdir@asbury-lr.org
June 3, 2018 Celebration 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. Promises Welcome and Announcements Children s Moments Chris Wright (Kids Club available for 3 and 4 year olds) Hosanna Here I Am to Worship Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts Holy Spirit The Message Is #God Enough? Hebrews 10:19-25 Rev. Doug Walker Holy Communion If you would prefer a gluten free wafer for communion please notify the pastor or communion steward as you come forward. Love offerings placed in the small wicker baskets support our Community Ministries. This ministry provides charitable assistance to people in need. How Marvelous The Invitation The Blessing We are so glad you worshiped with us at Asbury UMC. Now go and serve Christ! Worship Leader: Caleb Conrad Sound Operator: Ebi Yesunesadhas Video Operator: Dave Marano Communion Steward: Bryan Hall Celebration Band Celebration Singers Jay McDaniel Dusty Jones Valera Mc Daniel Terry South Scott Southern Diana Brandon Asbury welcomes Caleb Conrad from Benton, Arkansas. He led worship at Cross Church in Fayetteville s east campus. He is currently a 2nd year law student at the U of A. He has been singing, writing songs, and performing for as long as he can remember, whether it was in school choirs, at church, at retirement communities, or on America s Got Talent, with two friends. In 2015, Caleb, Tyler Davis and Will Richey formed Triple Threat and made it to the live rounds of AGT. They ve sung all around AR. We are thrilled he s here!
Special Events Sunday, June 3rd...Youth Car Wash 8 am - 12 noon (Parking Lot) Sunday, June 10th - Thursday, June 14th...Vacation Bible School 6pm - 8:30 pm Sunday, June 17th - Wed., June 20th...Annual Conference (Hot Springs, AR) Sunday, May 27th 8:30 am Divine 93 10:45 am Combined Celebration/Divine 77 Total Worship Attendance: 164 Guests: 15 including 8 first-time guests Prayers: Charlie Ward, Sr. JeanBeth Hill Becky Sage Annette Crawford Family & Friends of John Carson, who died on May 30th THE ROSE ON THE ALTAR is in honor of Walker Reilly McGuire s baptism. FROM DENISE LUFT, METHODIST FAMILY HEALTH: It is my pleasure to congratulate you and your congregation for being recognized with the Volunteer Award from Methodist Family Health Foundation. Because of your congregation s kindness, concern and contributions, MFH is able to help rebuild the lives of Arkansas children and families we serve. Your church is one of only 7 statewide to receive this honor. On behalf of the Methodist Family Health Foundation and the children and families positively affected by your care, thank you. WAY TO GO ASBURY!! SPECIAL CHILDREN S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children Saturday, June 9: VBS work day, 9 am to Noon Sunday, June 10: Super Summer Sunday School VBS Family Event, 5 pm - 6:30 pm Monday, June 11 - Thursday, June 14: Hero Central VBS, 6 pm - 8:30 pm Sunday, June 17: VBS Sunday, children will sing in worship services YOUTH NEWS: Questions? Contact Diane Wright, Minister of Youth & Young Adults Sunday, June 3: Thank you for supporting our car wash this morning! This afternoon, we will go to Big Rock Fun Park. Meet at the church at 4:30 pm and bring $10 for a wristband for all the activities! We will eat dinner there, then come back to the church at 7:30 pm. Wednesday, June 6: Service & a Supper (formerly Service & a Cinema) - Meet at the church at 12:45 pm to go to Methodist Family Health to play games & do arts & crafts with the kids there! From there, we will go to Senor Tequila for dinner. If you come to MFH, you only need to bring $5 for supper! Today s Sacred Grounds: Sponsored by the Teague Sunday School Class. Open dates are June 10, & 17. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office for a date. Open Dates for Flowers: June 10, 17 & 24. Call the office to reserve a date. Pastor on weekend call: June 1, 2, 3 Rev. Mary Hilliard June 8, 9, 10 Rev. Doug Walker Preaching Schedule Sunday, June 3rd Sunday, June 10th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Ken Robbins Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 Celebration Service Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Mary Hilliard Drivers Van Car Jim Britt OPEN
Asbury Weekly Calendar Sunday, June 3rd 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Youth Car Wash (Parking Lot) 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am Celebration Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 12:00 pm VBS Safe Sanctuary Training (Large Conference Room) 4:30 pm Youth to Big Rock Fun Park Monday, June 4th 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, June 5th 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) Wednesday, June 6th 6:00 am Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 5:30 pm Hand Bell Rehearsal (Room 201) 6:30 pm Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) Thursday, June 7th Friday, June 8th Saturday, June 9th 9:00 am VBS Workday (WAC) Sunday, June 10th 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am Celebration Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 12:00 pm VBS Safe Sanctuary Training (Large Conference Room) 5:00 pm Family Event - Vacation Bible School (WAC) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Click on Blogs.