January 21, 2018 Jesus in the Wilderness 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 January 21, 2018 8:30 & 10:45 A.M. Gathering in God s Presence Welcome and Announcements Prelude Morning Cathey Robbins, Ginny Kurrus arr. Bob Burroughs Sandi Bryles, Kelly Roberts *Call to Worship It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He makes known to them His covenant. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. We will lift up our voices in praise unto God, our strength and our Redeemer. *Hymn of Praise Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise 103 Preparing Our Hearts *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed 881 I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. 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. Children s Moments Laura Stinnett (8:30) Rev. Doug Walker (10:45) 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.
Act of Praise Assurance Chancel Choir arr. John Ness Beck 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 Come, Christians, Join to Sing Bell Ensemble arr. Bob Burroughs *Doxology 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *Hymn of Meditation He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought 128 Hearing God s Word Scripture Lesson Mark 1:12-13 (NLT, Pew Bible) 761 The Message Headed Into the Woods Rev. Doug Walker Responding to God With Our Lives *Hymn of Commitment Breathe on Me, Breath of God 420 *Blessing of God s People *Choral Benediction God Be with You Till We Meet Again Chancel Choir You are encouraged to go serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Postlude Liturgist: 8:30 - Vic Anderson/ 10:45 - Sabrina Hinson Acolytes: 8:30 - Meri Parker / 10:45 - Claire South Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Joe Hof, /10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath Message Notes
January 21, 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. Alive Welcome and Announcements Children s Moments Wendy Dixon 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. Spirit Move Offering Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts Great Are You, Lord Mark 1:12-13 The Message Headed Into the Woods The Invitation No Longer Slaves The Blessing Rev. Mary Hilliard We are so glad you worshiped with us at Asbury UMC. Now go and serve Christ! Worship Leader: Cara Chapman Sound Operator: Randy Dennis Video Operator: Tony Hilliard Celebration Band Celebration Singers Jay McDaniel Steve Chapman Terry South Lisa Burgess Paul Kroger Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor mary@asbury-lr.org Rev. Doug Walker, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care chase@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 Cara Chapman, Praise & Worship Leader cara@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, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org Abby Ramirez, ACCDC, Asst. Director-Interim asstdir@asbury-lr.org
Special Events Wednesday, Jan. 24th...Wednesday Night Activities Resume Wednesday, Feb. 14th...Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Sunday, January 14th, 2018 8:30 am Divine 129 10:45 am Divine 56 10:45 am Celebration 111 Total Worship Attendance: 296 Guests: 26 including 1 first-time guest Prayers: Betty Watt Bob McInturff Charlie Ward, Sr. Dave Mackey JeanBeth Hill John Carson Vickie Smith Lonnie Baker Todd Mead and family on the death of Todd s mother, Betty Mead Leta Anglin & family on the death of her brotherin-law, Marlyn Finley Welcome to our new members! Marilyn Kellogg & Marissa Dove 1822 Pickering Ln Little Rock, AR 72211 SPECIAL CHILDREN S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children Sunday, January 21: Regular Sunday morning schedule Wednesday, January 24: Faith Family Dinner at 5:45 pm Wild Wednesdays and The Edge at 6:30 pm YOUTH NEWS: We have youth tonight at 5:30 pm in the Warehouse! Clark Cogbill will lead the Bible study and Cara Chapman will lead us in worship! See you there! Wednesday nights resume on January 24, 2018, bring $5 for dinner at 5:45. Maddy Adkins will lead the Bible study at 6:30. Open Dates for Sacred Grounds: Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 18 & 25. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office for a date. Open Dates for Flowers: Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 18 & 25. Call the office to reserve a date. Pastor on weekend call: Jan. 19, 20, 21 Jan. 26, 27, 28 Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Doug Walker Preaching Schedule Sunday, Jan. 21st Sunday, Jan. 28th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Celebration Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Doug Walker Drivers Van Car Jim Britt Tim Wall Thanks to everyone that came to the planning retreat on January 13th! Many great ideas were shared and plans made for new programs in 2018!
Sunday, January 21st 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 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) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30 pm Student Ministries (Warehouse) Monday, January 22nd 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, January 23rd 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 101) Wednesday, January 24th 5:30 pm Hand Bell Rehearsal (Room 201) 5:45 pm Faith Family Dinner (WAC) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm The Edge and Wild Wednesdays (Room 210) 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Youth (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men s Bible Study (Room 226) Thursday, January 25th 6:30 pm Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) Friday, January 26th Saturday, January 27th Asbury Weekly Calendar Sunday, January 28th 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 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) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30 pm Student Ministries (Warehouse) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center You are cordially invited to attend any of these prayerful Way Forward Town Hall meetings led by the Bishop or his representative. For dates, times and locations, go to www.arumc.org/events. Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Click on Blogs.