February 1, 2015 Our Mission To bring others into Asbury UMC to experience a difference, so they make a difference for Jesus Christ and others. Our Invitation To all who need Comfort, Friendship and the Love of God through our Savior Jesus Christ. This church opens wide its doors A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive Little Rock, AR 72212 225-9231 www.asbury-lr.org Asbury UMC Little Rock @Maryhilliard82
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, and print your information on the 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 cell phone. Divine Worship Sanctuary February 1, 2015 8:30 & 10:45 A.M. Welcome and Announcements Prelude Introit A Jubilant Song Gathering in God s Presence Chancel Choir Allen Pote *Hymn of Praise There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood 622 Preparing Our Hearts Children s Moments (Kid s Club available for 3 and 4 year olds.) Laura Stinnett Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God Pastoral Prayer The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory He Covers Me Chancel Choir Craig Courtney *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 up lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *Hymn of Meditation Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast 616 Hearing God s Word Scripture Lesson Psalm 34:1-8 (NLT, Pew Bible) 428 The Message Taste and See, the Lord is Good (8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard Responding to God With Our Lives Invitation to Holy Communion (Page 12) 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. *Please stand as you are able
Communion Anthem Break Thou the Bread of Life Chancel Choir John Carter *Hymn of Commitment Grace Greater than Our Sin 365 *Blessing of God s People *Choral Benediction Grace Greater than Our Sin (chorus) 365 Grace, grace, God s grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace, grace, God s grace, grace that is greater than all our sin! You are encouraged to go serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Postlude Assisting in Worship: Rev. David Moore Sound Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pitman, Jason Stumhofer /10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath Acolytes: 8:30 - Alaina DuPas / 10:45 - Christian Dawson Message Notes Message outline for Rev. Hilliard Taste and See, the Lord is Good Psalm 34:1-8 I. To Taste is to: A. Experience B. Discern C. Delight II. Three Kinds of Christians: A. Those Who Hear Without Seeing. B. Those Who Hear and See Without Tasting. C. Those Who Embrace The Whole Experience of Faith. III. How To Improve Your Experience in Faith: A. Develop an Appreciation for the Divine. B. Develop a Greater Trust in the Lord.
February 1, 2015 Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center 10:45 A.M. Arise Welcome and Announcements We ask that both guests and members PRINT the information requested in the friendship pads and return them to the end of the row. Let the River Flow Greater Children s Moments Jessica Temple (Kid s Club available for 3 and 4 year olds.) Pastoral Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts Desert Song The Message Matthew 18:21-35 Accepting Forgiveness Rev. Chase Green 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. The Invitation and Blessing You Are My King Assisting in Worship: Mike DuPas Sound Operator: Randy Dennis Celebration Band Celebration Singers Jay Greenfield Dusty Jones Lanier Hocott Mary Ross Scott Southern Dennis Robertson Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor mary@asbury-lr.org Rev. Chase Green, Pastor of Discipleship chase@asbury-lr.org Rev. David Moore, Pastor of Congregational Care david@asbury-lr.org Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus weir-t@sbcglobal.net Stephen Edds, Minister of Music stephen@asbury-lr.org Anguel Kehayov, Organist kehayata@hotmail.com Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org Connie Wagner, Nursery Director nursery@asbury-lr.org Amy Bennett, Minister of Youth amy@asbury-lr.org Barbara Mills, Church Administration barbara@asbury-lr.org Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager cheryl@asbury-lr.org Laura Burns, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org Jamie Holstead, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director jamie@asbury-lr.org
Special Events Saturday, February 7th.....Cub Scout Pinewood Derby 8:30 am (WAC) Tuesday, February 10th....Keenagers 12 pm (Warehouse) Tuesday, February 17th.....Tax Seminar 6 pm (Room 123) Tuesday, February 24th......Cub Scout Blue/Gold Banquet 6 pm (WAC) SUNDAY, January 25th, 2015 Sunday School: 219 8:30 (D): 145 10:45 (D): 75 10:45 (C): 168 Total Worship Attendance: 388 Guests: 38 (including) First-time guests: 3 Prayers Eleanor Kilbourne Paula Pistoris Margaret Ault YOUTH NEWS: Thank you to the Asbury congregation for your continued generous support of the youth group! Last Sunday, 20 students each earned over $50 at the pancake breakfast to help them pay for upcoming youth trips! Thank you for investing in our students. If you signed up for OMP, your next payment of $50 is due today! Initial deposit of $100 for Student Life Camp is due today! Super Bowl party tonight at the Ludwig s (10 Village Grove Rd), 5:30 pm 9 pm Special Events night at Youth this Wednesday. Joe Hof with the guys and tools for building, Kay Cogbill with the girls and making cards. Open dates for Flowers: Feb 15, March 1, 8, 15, 22 Please contact the church office, 225-9231, if you would like to sponsor a week. Open dates for Sacred Grounds: Feb 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 Pastor on Call: February 7 & 8 Rev. Chase Green New Members Kelly & Colleen Caldwell Keenagers Tuesday February 10, 2015-12 pm Location: The Warehouse Cost: $7 Menu: ranch chicken, hashed brown potato casserole, green beans, rolls and 4 layer chocolate dessert Program: A Valentine serenade by Susan Gele and Richard Hunter, accompanied by David Austin. Call 225-9231 for reservations by 10 am on Friday, February 6. Special Children s Ministry Dates: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children January 28: Wild Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and The Edge at 5:45 p.m. February 1: Regular Confirmation Class February 4: Wild Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and The Edge at 5:45 p.m. February 8: Regular Confirmation Class Did you know?? Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Are you receiving church emails? If you aren t, you may have unsubscribed from our list. To resubscribe, go to www.asbury-lr.org, click on Events/Media, then Monthly Newsletters. Fill in your email address in the box Join our Email List and you will start receiving emails again! For example, recently we sent a survey concerning the Circuit Writer, if you unsubscribed to church emails, you didn t receive it. Thanks for the reponses from those who did! New Classes in February! UMC Beliefs taught by Rev. Mary-starts Feb. 3, 6 p.m., staff conference room (4 week class) Romans taught by Rev. Chase-starts Feb. 4, 6 p.m., Room 227 (6 week class) Taxes presented by Jack Henderson Feb 17, 6 p.m., large conference room Class for parents/adults on youth transitioning from pre-teens to teenagers, Feb. 22, 5:30 p.m. Room has yet to be determined. Right to Die with Dignity presented by Tony Hilliard, date has yet to be determined. Sunday School News Young Adults Asbury Young Adult Ministry is starting a new Sunday School class today at 9:45 am in the Library, all young adults (18-30ish) are invited to join in (we ll kick off the first week with brunch) as we gather to discuss God, life, and our place in it! Please spread the word, invite friends, and if you have any questions about this class, contact Amy Bennett (amy@asburylr.org) or Chase Green (chase@asbury-lr.org)! For questions about any/all Sunday School classes, contact Pastor Chase. Preaching Schedule Sunday Sunday February 1st February 8th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Celebration Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard February Drivers Van Car Mike Block Harry Galusha
Asbury Weekly Calendar Opportunities to Grow in Faith and Share Christ. Sunday, February 1st 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children s Choir Room 204 for 3rd-6th grades 9:30 am Children s Choir Room 215 for 3 years to 2nd grade 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 12:00 pm Confirmation Class (Room 226) 5:00 pm Youth Super Bowl Party (off site) Monday, February 2nd 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) 7:00 pm Men s Basketball (WAC) Tuesday, February 3rd 6:00 pm UMC Beliefs (Room 116) 6:00 pm Scout Committee Meeting (Room104) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 101) Wednesday, February 4th 9:30 am Women s Bible Study (Room 123) 5:30 pm The Edge (Room 206) 6:00 pm A Study of Romans (Room 227) 6:00 pm Elevate e-groups (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays (Room 215) Thursday, February 5th 6:30 pm Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) Friday, February 6th Saturday, February 7th 8:30 am Cub Scout Pinewood Derby (WAC) Sunday, February 8th 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children s Choir Room 204 for 3rd-6th grades 9:30 am Children s Choir Room 215 for 3 years to 2nd grade 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 12:00 pm Confirmation Class (Room 226) 5:30 pm Women s Bible Study (Room 123) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center