ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES OCTOBER 29, 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 TWENTIETH FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST/YOUTH YOUNG ADULTS SUNDAY 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 8:30 am A Child of the King...Pethel 10:30 am Morning Has Broken...Traditional Gaelic Melody THE CHURCH GATHERS CALL TO WORSHIP DuVal Harrell Leader: Rejoice folks, Jesus is in our midst. People: Feed us Jesus and fill us with hope. Leader: Be glad friends, Jesus has bread and fish to spare. People: Free us Jesus from the pursuit of food that does not satisfy. Leader: Sing for joy people of God; God gathers up the pieces of our lives that nothing may be lost. ALL: Thanks be to God! WELCOME AND WORDS OF HOSPITALITY PASSING OF THE PEACE (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) HYMN OF PRAISE Koinonia (579 AAHH) Let There Be Peace on Earth (431 UMH) OPENING PRAYER Jeanna Colbert Martin God of our hopes and dreams, we are empty and long to be filled; we are hungry and long to be fed; we are lost and long to be found. Gather us into your love and pick up the pieces of our lives, just as Jesus gathered up the fragments of the five loaves and two fish that remained after feeding the five thousand. Call us anew to eat our fill and to find our true nourishment in Jesus, the bread of heaven. Amen. (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) CHILDREN S MESSAGE 10:30 am Tange Mills & Elle Waters MINISTRY OF MUSIC CALL TO PRAYER 8:30 am In This Very Room...Ron and Carol Harris Josephine Baker, Soprano 10:30 am Selection The Iheme Sisters 10:30 am Just a Little Talk with Jesus...C. Derricks 2
MORNING PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE Moses Boyd Thank You Lord...Traditional WE HEAR THE WORD SCRIPTURE LESSON John 6:1 11 (NT Page 97) Moses Boyd, DuVal Harrell & Maxim Waters Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. HYMN OF PREPARATION SERMON This is the Day (657 UMH) From the Little Child's Lunch Box Rev. Ivan Milosi WE RESPOND IN FAITH HYMN OF INVITATION Freely, Freely (389 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 I Don t Feel No Ways Tired...arr. H.T. Burleigh Josephine Baker, Soprano 10:30 am Selection The Iheme Sisters 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. OFFERTORY PRAYER Maxim Waters WE SCATTER TO BE THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD HYMN OF RECESSION I m Goin a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing (333 UMH) BENEDICTION POSTLUDE 8:30 am A Mighty Fortress is Our God...Callahan 10:30 am Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us...Bradbury The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary. 3
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts: Everett P. Williams, Jr. Organist: Earl Hargrove (8:30 am) Music: Josephine Baker, Soprano (8:30 am) The Iheme Sisters Ilishe (10), Ilide (8), and Ileine (7) (10:30 am) Children's Message: Tange Mills & Elle Waters (10:30 am) Liturgists: Ruth Scarbrough (8:30 am) Moses Boyd, Duval Harrell, Jeanna Colbert Martin, Tange Mills, Elle Waters & Maxim Waters (10:30 am) Ushers: Women Greeters: Jeanarta McEachron, Jeanne Parks & Terri Thompson (8:30 am) Rebecca Ross, Elizabeth Saunders & Zelma Solomon (10:30 am) Acolyte: Maxim Waters (10:30 am) Trustees on Duty: Jonathan Ladson (8:30 am) James Gary (10:30 am) Asbury UMC Live Stream Live stream is temporarily disabled until repairs can be made. VOICE YOUR VISION MIN. MATTHEW WILKE 1 Corinthians 12:4 13 MUSIC DIRECTOR: RICO HUFF A night of table discussions for our family at the Bridge to voice their vision for another year of ministry together. 9:00 am 10:00 am UMM Bible Study 1 11/1 12 9:30 am 10:30 am Adults 1 9 Children 2 8/2 9 Youth Room 1 8 4
Asbury s Week At A Glance Sunday, October 29, 2017 7:30 am Valet Parking 8:30 am & 10:30 am Worship, Sanctuary 9:00 am UMM Bible Study, 1 11/1 12 9:30 am Adult Sunday School, 1 9 9:30 am Children s Sunday School, 2 8/2 9 9:30 am Youth Sunday School, 1 8 12:30 pm International Day Planning Mtg., 1 11/1 12 12:30 pm MARC Mtg., 2 8/2 9 1:00 pm Neighbor to Neighbor Football Event, G 1 6:00 pm The Bridge Worship Service, G 1 Monday, October 30, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 3:00 pm Deadline: Asburyan Bulletin & Ads 7:30 pm Disciple Bible Study, 1 11/1 12 Tuesday, October 31, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 7:00 pm Disciple Bible Study, 1 11/1 12 7:00 pm Fitness and Exercise Class, G 1 Wednesday, November 1, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 10:00 am Disciple Bible Study, First UMC of Hyattsville, MD 7:15 pm Wesley Seminary: Spiritual Formation Class, G 1 Thursday, November 2, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Training, 1 11/1 12 7:30 pm Bridge Band Rehearsal, G 1 Friday, November 3, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., 1 11/ 1 12/2 8/2 9 Saturday, November 4, 2017 10:00 am Asbury Handbell Choir Rehearsal, G 13 11:00 am Altar Guild/Communion Set up, Sanctuary 11:00 am Archives & History Mtg., Library 11:00 am Wesleyan Choir Rehearsal, OSH 11:30 am Food Pantry, G 4 12:00 pm Brighter Day/Crocheting for Christ, G 1 12:30 pm Male Chorus Rehearsal, OSH 2:00 pm Higher Praise Choir Rehearsal, OSH 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. From the Senior Pastor s Desk October 2017 Word for the Month: JOY Scripture of the Month: James 1:2-8 Thought for the Month: Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression. Despite their hardships or, as they would say, because of them they are two of the most joyful people on the planet. In this unique collaboration, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu offer us the reflection of real lives filled with pain and turmoil in the midst of which they have been able to discover a level of peace, of courage, and of joy to which we can all aspire in our own lives. Emphasis for the Month: Community Pastor s Book of the Month: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu ASBURY FINANCE UPDATE ~ As of August 31, 2017 ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE INCOME $774,660 $813,700 ($39,040) EXPENSES $835,575 $820,728 $14,847 NET INCOME ($60,915) ($7,028) ($53,887) 5
Asbury Youth & Young Adults lead worship on the 5th Sunday during the 10:30 am service. Our young Asburyans will lead worship on Sunday, October 29 Youth and Young Adults serve as acolytes, liturgists and sing with the choir. Asbury Youth & Young Adults Asbury Youth & Young Adults also serve as ushers and participate in the Neighbor-to-Neighbor program. Asbury youth, have you registered for ROCK 2018? Go to www.bwcumc.org/rock/ to reserve your spot TODAY. Asbury Church will fund the rest, including transportation, hotel, and food. Rock will be held January 26 28, 2018 in Ocean City, MD. Questions? Contact: Gloria McFadden (glostar1@comcast.net) or Valentine Davies (vmdavies99@gmail.com) 6
World Community Day Friday, November 3 10 am ~ Breakfast & Registration 10:30 am ~ Program Galbraith African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 1114 6th Street, NW, WDC 20001 Come out and support Asbury s own Rev. Ivan Milosi and Mrs. Heureuse Kaj Milosi & Mrs. Jean Williams Offerings will be accepted for the Children s Christmas Party. All Christian women are invited. RSVP for this free event. Christine McDaniel 301-420-2450 or mmcchris@aol.com Brenda Fortenberry 202-584-3787 or bdfortenberry@verizon.net Parking is available on gravel lot in rear of the church. Enter from L Street between 6th & 7th Streets. Sunday, November 5 On All Saints Sunday, Asbury will honor and remember those who have passed since October 2016. During the 10:30 am service, names of the deceased will be called and the organ chime will sound, and in that moment, we all shall remember that special life. Join us on Sunday, November 5 as we celebrate Asbury caregivers. If you care for a family member or loved one, stop by Fellowship Hall following both services for more information on caregiving and chat with other caregivers. 7
UMW Leadership Team Mtg. Saturday, November 11 10 am rooms 1-11/1-12 UMW Monthly Mtg. Sunday, November 19 After the 10:30 am service rooms 2-8/2-9 ANGEL TREE is back! This ministry, coordinated by Asbury UMW, allows our congregation to share the love of Christ during the Christmas season and through-out the year with children whose parent(s) are incarcerated. Asburyans and friends who have participated in this program found it to be a very rewarding experience. ANGEL TREE SUNDAY is November 12. This is the day that you may select your Angel(s) and purchase gifts from their wish list. Look for the Christmas tree with Angels in G-1. Each child will receive a minimum of two gifts, a toy or fun item and an article of clothing. Each gift should be approximately $20 in value. Volunteers are available to shop on your behalf., we wil be happy to help. RETURN GIFTS TO G-1 on December 3. Place unwrapped gifts in a gift bag if possible. It is very important that each gift is labeled with the child s first name and his/her code number. Drop-off gifts in G-1 after both services. Sunday, November 12 Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. ANGEL TREE CHRISTMAS PARTY is December 16 at 12:30 pm. The children and caregivers are invited to meet the volunteers, celebrate the meaning of Christmas, have lunch, play games and receive their gifts. Thank you for supporting this program for needy children. If you would like to be an ANGEL TREE volunteer, please contact Christine McDaniel at 301-420-2540, Brenda Fortenberry at 202-584 3787 or Lorraine Thompson at 301-210 3028. GIFTS & TALENTS ASSESSMENT: Discover & Use Your Gifts at Asbury Don t forget to take the Gift Assessment survey to determine your Gifts Pro ile. Next, ill out the 2018 Time & Talent Commitment Form and return it on Consecration Sunday, November 12. You can pick up the Discover & Use Your Gifts at Asbury assessment booklet and commitment form from the Narthex or at the 11th Street entrance, Church of ice, and near the Sound room. Questions? Contact the church of ice at 202 628 0009. 8
ATTENTION Howard University Alumni & Campus Ministry Supporters On Sunday, November 19, we will celebrate United Methodist Student Day. Our guest preacher will be Rev. Alexis Brown, United Methodist Campus Minister at Howard University. Students from Howard University will join her in planning and leading the worship service. Immediately following the 10:30 am service please remain in the sanctuary for a presentation of their recent mission trip to Honduras. We are seeking the support of our HU Alumni and others interested in reestablishing our connection with the HU Campus Ministry to offer the light reception. If you would be interested in participating in this outreach, please contact Canardo Richardson at 202-398-4640 or canardo_richardson@verizon.net. Together we can do greater things! MARC BIRTHDAY MEETING MARC BIRTHDAY MEETING Join us as we fellowship and wish a very happy birthday to the October, November & December celebrants on November 19. We will gather in Fellowship Hall after the Howard University Student presentation in the Sanctuary. The Children s Ministry is looking for a few volunteers to help with a craft project. Interested? Contact Vanessa Williford 202-832-9455 or Williford_v@hotmail.com THANK YOU The S ths are so grateful for the many cards and gi s shared with them during Pastor Apprecia on month. We are especially thankful to Pastor Mills for including Bishop S th in Asbury s ministry. Thank you Asbury for your witness and service. In the words of St. Paul in 2 Corinthians the ninth chapter: This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Bishop Forrest and Mrs. Josephine Stith 9
Join Us in the Sanctuary on Wed., November 22 7:30 pm for a THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE Parking is available. FIRST FRIDAYS@ASBURY Meet with Willie and Dee Jolley for an evening of sharing secrets to shape a great marriage. Books available for sale on site. Friday, December 1, 7 pm Asbury UMC, Fellowship Hall Parking is available ADVENT A Season of Expectation December 3 ~ First Sunday in Advent & Hanging of the Greens December 10 ~ Second Sunday in Advent December 17 ~ Third Sunday in Advent & Special Music by Wesleyan Choir December 24 ~ Fourth Sunday in Advent & Christmas Eve December 31 ~ First Sunday After Christmas 10
Senior Christmas Lunch Children s Ministry Event Hosted by the UMW Sunday, December 10 Fellowship Hall After the 10:30 am Worship Sat., December 9 Fellowship Hall Crafts, music, Fun, and food The FRAN PLAN will help you map out a plan to identify and invite those you know who have not been to church in six months or more. Pick up a plan from the display rack near the church office. Covenant: Christmas Concert I shall pray for these persons daily. Friday, December 22 7:30 pm ~ Fellowship Hall I shall be attentive and listen carefully to the nudging of the Holy Spirit to develop our relationship further, to invite them to worship or study, or to invite them to meet the living Christ. New Year s Eve Fellowship & Worship Service Sunday, December 31 6 pm ~ Fellowship Hall Adapted from the FRAN PLAN by Donald Haynes (Discipleship Resources, 1998) 11
New Devotional Available Stop by the Narthex after worship service TODAY to pick-up the November- December devotional. Large and small copies are $1. Pick-up a few copies for you and your loved ones. Drivers Needed! Asbury will provide the church van and a $25 daily stipend for your time. We need help transporting members to and from the 10:30 am service. Transportation pick up is available to members living in the immediate Washington, DC area. Interested? Please contact Patricia Clark at 301 925 4735 or cclark19@verizon.net. DAILY WORD GETTING AROUND Sunday, October 29 Matthew 13:31-35 Monday, October 30 John 5:1-15 Tuesday, October 31 Isaiah 41:9-10 Wednesday, November 1 Psalm 78:1-7 Thursday, November 2 Matthew 19:16-19 Friday, November 3 John 15:9-17 Saturday, November 4 John 14:1-7 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 ~ asburymail@asburyumcdc.org Monday Friday ~ 8:00 am 4:30 pm 12