March 29, 2015 What Is Truth? {Sixth in a series: Statements to Calvary } 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 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 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. For the most meaningful worship experience, we encourage you to take advantage of our nursery available for infants through 2 years old. March 29, 2015 Divine Worship Sanctuary Gathering in God s Presence 8:30 A.M. Welcome and Announcements Prelude Introit Come, Let Us Sing to the Lord! Chancel Choir John D. Horman *Call to Worship Therefore, if anyone is in Christ He is a new creation. The old has passed away, Behold, the new has come. *Children s Procession with Palms All Glory, Laud, and Honor 280 Preparing Our Hearts *Affirmation of Faith Affirmation from 1 Corinthians 888 This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared first to the women, then to Peter and the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God, the firstborn of all creation, the firstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the blood of the cross reconciles all things to God. 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 Val Carr Children 3 years to 6th 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 A Festive Hosanna Chancel Choir Victor C. Johnson Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer 895 The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Chaconne in G Minor Anguel Kehayov Louis Couperin *Please stand as you are able.
Doxology 95 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. *Hymn of Meditation Hosanna, Loud Hosanna 278 Hearing God s Word Scripture Lesson John 18:36-38a (NLT, Pew Bible) 826 The Message Sixth in a Series, Statements to Calvary What Is Truth? Rev. Chase Green Responding to God With Our Lives *Hymn of Commitment Rejoice, the Lord is King 715 *Blessing of God s People *Choral Benediction Alleluia 186 Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Postlude Assisting in Worship: Rev. David Moore Acolytes: 8:30 - OPEN/10:45: Julia Gustafson, Jeshwin Mazhil Sound Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Jason Stumhofer 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath In our 10:45 Divine Service today, the following Confirmands will make their Profession of Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Please be in prayer for them, their families, and the mentors on this special day in the lives of their faith. Confirmand Ellis Alexander Jaxon Dale Adithya Kombathula Staley Tatum Larissa Temple Mentor Danny Burgess George Cirks Greg Stansell Elsie Adkins Laura Stinnett Message Notes
March 29, 2015 Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center 10:45 A.M. Come, Now is the Time to Worship Welcome and Announcements We ask that both guests and members PRINT the information in the friendship pads and return them to the end of the row. For the most meaningful worship experience, we encourage you to take advantage of our nursery available for infants through 2 years old. Children s Procession with Palms Hosanna (Praise is Rising) Blessed Be Your Name Children s Moments Rev. Chase Green Children 3 years to 6th grade are invited to attend their own special worship service, called Kids Club. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend. Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts Here I Am to Worship The Message John 18:36-38a Sixth in a Series, Statements to Calvary What Is Truth? Rev. Chase Green The Invitation All the People Said Amen The Blessing Assisting in Worship: Mike DuPas Sound Operator: Randy Dennis Celebration Band Celebration Singers Wayne Bradley Scott Southern Lanier Hocott Mary Ross Dusty Jones Terry South Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor Rev. Chase Green, Pastor of Discipleship Rev. David Moore, Pastor of Congregational Care Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus Stephen Edds, Minister of Music Anguel Kehayov, Organist Mike DuPas, Interim Part-Time Praise & Worship Leader Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children Amy Bennett, Minister of Youth & Young Adults Barbara Mills, Church Administrator Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager Laura Burns, Child Development Ctr., Director Jamie Holstead, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director mary@asbury-lr.org chase@asbury-lr.org david@asbury-lr.org weir-t@sbcglobal.net stephen@asbury-lr.org kehayata@hotmail.com stephen@asbury-lr.org laura@asbury-lr.org amy@asbury-lr.org barbara@asbury-lr.org cheryl@asbury-lr.org accdcdir@asbury-lr.org jamie@asbury-lr.org
Special Events Sunday, March 29th.Palm Sunday and Confirmation Sunday Monday, March 30th......Finance Committee Meeting 6 pm (Room 123) Thursday, April 2nd...Maundy Thursday Service 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Friday, April 3rd....Good Friday Cantata 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Saturday, April 4th...... Easter Festival 10 am (South Lawn) SUNDAY, March 22nd, 2015 Prayers Sunday School: 195 Guests: 8:30 (D): 114 33 (including) 10:45 (D): 48 1 first-time 10:45 (C): 159 Total Worship Attendance: 321 YOUTH NEWS: March 29: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the Warehouse. Relationship with your parents. We will also be passing out 30 Hour Famine books, so pick up your packet if you plan to participate. April 1: 6 pm - 7:30 pm in the Warehouse. Kenna Westerman will give us photography tips! Open dates for Sacred Grounds: April 5, 19, 26 Pastor on Call: March 28 & 29 Rev. Mary Hilliard Paula Pistorius Sally Hubbard Denver Cross Betty Phillips Doug Walker in the death of his father Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Click on Blogs. KEENAGERS: TUESDAY April 7th at NOON The menu is Beef Enchilada casserole, Mexican Rice, chips and salsa and Banana Pudding. We meet at 12 noon in the Warehouse. The cost is $7.00. Sheila Paulson will provide the program on Therapy Dog Training. Call 225-9231 to make reservations by 10 a.m. Monday, April 6th. Quapaw Food Pantry As we finish our Lenten season, let us be mindful of those in need. There are buckets located on the first floor by the elevator. Please help us fill those with canned goods and other non-perishable food items. Special Children s Ministry Dates: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children. March 29: Palm and Confirmation Sunday! April 1:Wild Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and The Edge at 5:45 pm. April 4: Easter Festival at 10 am on the South Lawn! UMW Bake Sale TODAY YUMMM! Delicious Wild and Cheesy Chicken, Potato Casseroles, cookies, cakes, bread, etc.don t miss out on the Asbury United Methodist Women s annual bake sale on Palm Sunday! This is our once a year major fund raiser which goes to local and global missions. We will be set up in the main hallway and WAC from 8:30 until sold out! We hope you will support us in this worthy mission endeavor! Today s Flowers: In loving memory of Raymond Harwell, by Geneva Harwell. Asbury SPRC announces Mike DuPas as Interim Part-Time Praise and Worship Leader, as we continue to be in prayer and active search for this Full-Time position. Join us in thanking Mike for his continued faithfulness in this ministry. Preaching Schedule Sunday Sunday March 29th April 5th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Celebration Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard March Drivers Van Car Tom Hesselbein Rick Shelton TIME TO ORDER EASTER LILIES If you would like to make a donation of $15 to the lily fund in honor or memory of someone, please complete this form and turn it in TODAY, this is the deadline. (Print the name exactly the way you d like it to appear in the church bulletin.) Lilies will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis after last worship service on Easter Sunday. In Honor / Memory (circle one) of: Given By: Your Phone:
Asbury Weekly Calendar Opportunities to Grow in Faith and Share Christ. Sunday, March 29th CONFIRMATION SUNDAY/PALM SUNDAY 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am UMW BAKE SALE (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:15 am 2015 Confirmation Class Celebration Brunch (Warehouse) 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 10:00 am Confirmation Sunday Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 10:40 am Praise Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women s Bible Study Monday, March 30th 7:30 AM ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 6:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting (Room 123) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, March 31st 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 6:00 pm Cub Scouts Blue/Gold Banquet (WAC) Wednesday, April 1st 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 9:30 am Women s Bible Study (Room 123) 5:45 pm The Edge (Room 206) 6:00 pm A Study of Romans (Room 227) 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 6:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays (Room 215) Thursday, April 2nd MAUNDY THURSDAY 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 6:30 pm Maundy Thursday Communion Service (Sanctuary) Friday, April 3rd GOOD FRIDAY Office and ACCDC Closed 6:30 pm Good Friday Cantata Service (Sanctuary) Saturday, April 4th 10:00 am Easter Festival (South Lawn) Sunday, April 5th EASTER SUNDAY 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 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 10:40 am Praise Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center