January 20, 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 January 20, 2019 8:30 & 10:45 A.M. Gathering in God s Presence Welcome and Announcements Prelude *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 Forward Through the Ages 555 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) Megan Smith (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. Act of Praise Come and Be Joyful Chancel Choir Handel arr. Hopson *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 Prelude in E minor Anguel Kehayov J. S. Bach *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 Seek Ye First 405 Hearing God s Word Scripture Lesson John 2:1-11 (NLT, Pew Bible) 810 Deuteronomy 4:28-31 (NLT, Pew Bible) 143 The Message Law into Wine (8:30) Rev. Doug Walker Just Make the Call (10:45) Rev. Mary Hilliard Responding to God With Our Lives *Hymn of Commitment I Am Thine, O Lord 419 *Blessing of God s People *Congregational Benediction Here I Am, Lord 593 Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. Postlude You are encouraged to go serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Liturgist: 8:30 - Mary Noble / 10:45 - Sabrina Hinson Acolytes: 8:30 - Colin Stumhofer Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Joe Hof, Shane Marriott /10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath NEW MEMBER LUNCHEON If you are a new member who joined in 2018, we cordially invite you to a luncheon in your honor immediately following the 10:45 services in the Warehouse.
January 20, 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. Welcome and Announcements Lord Our God Who You Say I Am Children s Moments Laura Stinnett 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. Jesus Loves Me Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts Holy Spirit John 2:1-11 The Message Law into Wine The Invitation O Come to the Altar The Blessing Rev. Doug Walker 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: Dave Marano 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, Praise & Worship Leader caleb@asbury-lr.org Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org Diane Wright, Minister to Youth and Young Adults diane@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 Abby Ramirez, ACCDC, Asst. Director asstdir@asbury-lr.org
Special Events Sunday, January 20th...New Member Luncheon 12 pm (Warehouse) Monday, January 28th...Finance Committee Meeting 6 pm (Large Conf. Room) Sunday, Jan. 13th, 2019 8:30 am (Divine) 136 10:45 am (Divine) 55 10:45 am (LAUNCH) 97 Total Worship Attendance: 288 Guests: 32, including 13 first time Prayers: Janet Brandt Clifford Smith Becky Flynn Family and Friends of Nell Wilson Family and Friends of Marilyn Thompson WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY Beginning on Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm in the large conference room. The study is: Breathe-making room for Sabbath, by Priscilla Shirer. One of the greatest challenges among women in our culture is taking time to stop and cease from all activities and busyness and just breathe. It is time for us to build margin into our lives for God. Childcare is available by contacting Laura Stinnett, laura@asbury-lr.org. Books will be available for purchase at the first class. All women are invited - come join us for this 5 session study! NOT GETTING THE CHURCH EMAILS?? We have had some complaints about members not receiving the church emails. Please check your spam folder for our emails. Many providers have made changes to their filters, and our emails seem to be getting sent to Spam folders. Call Cheryl (225-9231)if you have any questions. CHILDREN S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children Sunday, January 20: Sunday School and JOY Choir, Confirmation Class, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, January 23: Wednesday activities, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sunday, January 27: Sunday School and JOY Choir, Confirmation Class, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm YOUTH NEWS: Questions? Contact Diane Wright, Minister of Youth & Young Adults There will be no youth tonight due to the youth attending a district wide retreat this weekend! Join us next Sunday, January 27 for dinner and a covenant service! Wednesday Night Youth: Join us in the Warehouse from 6:30-7:30 as we go through the book Grounded. We will look at Psalms, Proverbs, and the book of James! A snack will be provided! Open dates for Sacred Grounds: Feb. 3, 17 & 24. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office for a date. Open Dates for Flowers: Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 17 & 24. Call the office to reserve a date. Pastor on weekend call: Jan. 18, 19, 20 Rev. Mary Hilliard Jan. 25, 26, 27 Rev. Doug Walker Preaching Schedule January 20, 2019 January 27, 2019 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 LAUNCH Service Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Mary Hilliard Drivers Van Car Dave Mundorff Tim Wall
Sunday, January 20th 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 New Member Luncheon (Warehouse) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Confirmation Class (Room 226) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) NO YOUTH Monday, January 21st ACCDC and CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, January 22nd 5:30 pm Bible Basics (Small Conference Room) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting (WAC) Wednesday, January 23rd 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 Wally Gee Men s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays and The Edge (Room 210) 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Youth (Warehouse) Thursday, January 24th 6:00 pm Rebekah Circle (Kitchen) Friday, January 25th Saturday, January 26th Asbury Weekly Calendar Sunday, January 27th 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 New Member Luncheon (Warehouse) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Confirmation Class (Room 226) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Youth (Warehouse) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Click on Blogs.