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Excerpt from the Sermon Journal, Monday, December 3, 2018 Written by Pastor Tom Harrison ADORE HIM, FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION The singular, generation, occurs 96x in the Bible. Jesus said He was living in an evil generation. The New Testament often uses this word in that way, too. Whether secular or religious, Jesus described a culture living apart from God. The plural, generations, occurs 119x in the Bible. The transmission of the faith through the generations is of extreme importance. The church must do some things differently to reach new generations (while retaining the essential message). Mary realizes it is NOT all about her. Even though she is living in a period where there is much evil (e.g. Herod), she looks back and remembers father Abraham, the father of the Jews. She also leans into the future and anticipates her place effecting all the generations to come. Something to Think About: Statistically, the best way for children to develop a faith that sticks is for families to worship together. Intergenerational worship is key to helping the next generation learn to love and follow God. How are you at making families with young children feel welcome in services? How are you modeling worship for other generations (up and down)? Parents and caregivers, are you bringing your children to worship with you every Sunday? Will you do this for them? Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week December 10: Luke 1:57-79 December 11: Luke 1:5-25 December 12: Acts 2:14-28 December 13: 1 Corinthians 12 December 14: 1 Corinthians 14 December 15: Galatians 5:16-26 Next week: Adore Him, in Spirit
Upcoming Christmas Events A Festival of Carols TONIGHT 6 pm, Sanctuary Join our Chancel Choir and New Covenant Orchestra as we present A Festival of Carols, a family concert event celebrating the season! Peter Mayer Concert Thursday, December 20 7 pm, Venue (doors open at 6 pm) Join us for the free A Junkman s Christmas tour with Peter Mayer. An offering will be taken with all proceeds gained going to benefit the Goodland Academy. Please invite your family and friends. Sign up to be a Christmas Eve Volunteer We need 200 volunteers for Christmas Eve hospitality. CLC Greeters Cocoa and Cookies servers Curb Greeters Hosts Outside Door Greeters Sanctuary Connecters For more information contact Lauren Brown at lbrown@asburytulsa.org. PERCEPTIONS By Tom Harrison New volume available TODAY in the main foyer for$10. Also available in the main office during business hours.
SHARE THE SEASON OF LIGHT We invite you to join us this Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Modern Worship 5:30, 7 and 8:30 pm Traditional Worship with the Choir and Orchestra 11:00 pm Traditional Worship with Communion All services will participate in our long-standing tradition of candle-lighting and singing Christmas carols. Please join us in the CLC for FREE hot chocolate and cookies from 4:00-9:30 pm.
Not currently in a community? January will be a great time to begin. All Adult Discipleship Communities will be studying our Wesleyan Heritage. John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, established a method for growing in the knowledge and love of God through disciplined Christian living. Most distinctively, Wesley gave us a deeper understanding of God s saving grace. In this series we ll look at who we are, what we believe and how we will live - all in the context of Wesleyan theology. Pastor Charlie Ryser s Retirement Reception Join us TODAY to celebrate Charlie Ryser's 13 years at Asbury. FREE donuts will be served after the 9:15 and 11 am service in the CLC. SAVE $400 with EARLY REGISTRATION by December 31, 2018 Contact Marilene Long at mlong@asburytulsa.org
Order of Worship December 9, 2018 8 am WELCOME Dr. Guy Ames ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO PRELUDE God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Rosanna Corrales Jenika & Julliana Henderson, Acolytes ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Angels From the Realms of Glory Hymn 220 Angie Cockrell Anna Calhoun Dr. Pat Calhoun APOSTLES CREED FELLOWSHIP MOMENT CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS What Child Is This Hymn 219 O Little Town of Bethlehem Hymn 230 SPECIAL MUSIC Breath of Heaven (Mary s Song) PASTORAL PRAYER Jordan Garrett Caroline Ewy Dr. Guy Ames PASTORAL MOMENT DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY Barbara Graves SCRIPTURE MESSAGE Luke 1:39-55 Pew Bible Page 1017 ADORE HIM Adore Him from Generation to Generation (Mary, The Magnificat) SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Dr. Guy Ames POSTLUDE Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: UMW 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 www.asburytulsa.org 918.492.1771
Order of Worship December 9, 2018 9:15 am PRELUDE What Child Is This CALL TO WORSHIP Valerie Allison, flute Rosanna Corrales, organ O Come, All Ye Faithful Johnny Fuller ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO WELCOME Rev. Daniel Dennison MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Chancel Choir Asbury Singing Ambassadors New Covenant Orchestra FELLOWSHIP MOMENT ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING Michelle Bolden and family O Little Town of Bethlehem Hymn 230 PASTORAL PRAYER PASTORAL MOMENT DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY The Sound of Christmas SCRIPTURE Luke 1:39-55 Pew Bible Page 1017 MESSAGE New Covenant Orchestra ADORE HIM Adore Him from Generation to Generation (Mary, The Magnificat) SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE ANTHEM Rev. Daniel Dennison O Come, All Ye Faithful Chancel Choir Asbury Singing Ambassadors New Covenant Orchestra BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Noel Rosanna Corrales Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: UMW 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 www.asburytulsa.org 918.492.1771
Order of Worship December 9, 2018 11 am ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO WORSHIP Joy to the World Tim Tibbles WELCOME WORSHIP Come Thou Long Expected Jesus A Christmas Alleluia STEWARDSHIP MOMENT OFFERING WORSHIP Angie Cockrell Caroline Ewy Tim Tibbles O Come O Come Emmanuel Tim Tibbles ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING SCRIPTURE MESSAGE Luke 1:39-55 Pew Bible Page 1017 ADORE HIM Adore Him from Generation to Generation (Mary, The Magnificat) COMMUNION Rev. Daniel Dennison WORSHIP RESPONSE O Come, All Ye Faithful BENEDICTION Tim Tibbles Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: UMW 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 www.asburytulsa.org 918.492.1771