August 13, 2017 Nineties to Now! 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 AsburyUMCLR
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. August 13, 2017 Welcome and Announcements Prelude Divine Worship Sanctuary Gathering in God s Presence 8:30 & 10:45 A.M. Choral Introit I Will Call Upon the Lord Chancel Choir *Hymn of Praise Great Is the Lord FWS 2022 (Faith We Sing) Preparing Our Hearts Affirmation of Faith A Statement of Faith 883 We are not alone, we live in God s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the church: to celebrate God s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be 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. Act of Praise I Can Only Imagine Mike DuPas Bart Millard Bible Presentation to 3rd Graders Children s Moments Special Back to School Prayer (8:30) Rev. Doug Walker (10:45) 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.
Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God Prayer for the People Lord s Prayer 895 The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory In the Hands of God Chancel Choir Patrick Houlihan *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 Change My Heart, O God FWS 2152 Hearing God s Word Fifth in a Series on Faith Through the Decades Scripture Lesson Matthew 24:34-37 (NLT, Pew Bible) 755 The Message 90 s to Now! (8:30) Rev. Doug Walker (10:45) Rev. Mary Hilliard Responding to God With Our Lives *Hymn of Commitment Come and Find the Quiet Center FWS 2128 *Blessing of God s People *Choral Benediction To God Be the Glory 98 Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, Great things He hath done! Postlude You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Liturgists: 8:30 - Vic Anderson / 10:45 - John Gentry Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Joe Hof, Jason Stumhofer / 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath CONGRATULATIONS to our 3rd Graders receiving their Bibles: Lily Burks Madison Campbell Shepherd Garrison Aubrey O Banion Kirby O Dell Katie Ross Claire South Molly Vanderburg 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 Cara Chapman, Praise & Worship Leader cara@asbury-lr.org, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org Kayla Stout, Nursery Director nursery@asbury-lr.org Amy Shores, Minister of Youth amy@asbury-lr.org Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager cheryl@asbury-lr.org Ora Bunton, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org Judith Hill, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director asstdir@asbury-lr.org
August 13, 2017 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. Trading My Sorrows Bible Presentation to 3rd Graders Children s Moments Jessica Temple Special Back to School Prayer Rev. Doug Walker 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. Welcome and Announcements You Are My King Shout to the Lord Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts I Can Only Imagine The Message Fifth in a Series on Faith Through the Decades Matthew 24:34-37 90 s to Now! The Invitation The Heart of Worship The Blessing Praise Leader: Cara Chapman Sound Operator: Randy Dennis Video Operator: David Marano Rev. Doug Walker Celebration Band Celebration Singers Paul D. Kroger Steve Chapman Valera McDaniel Joe Stout Jay McDaniel
Special Events Sunday, Aug. 13th...Promotion / 3rd Grade Bible Sunday! Thursday, Aug. 17th...Senior Game Day 10:30 am (Warehouse) Tuesday, Sept. 5th...Keenagers 12 pm (Warehouse) Sunday, August 6, 2017 8:30 am 129 10:45 am (Divine) 52 10:45 am (Celebration) 93 Total Worship Attendance: 274 Guests: 25 including 6 first-time Prayers: Mary Wolf Beth Culbertson Betty Watt Charlie Ward, Sr. Bettye Balios Caroline Tatum Emily Evans Pat Parsons Mildred Bradley Patti Wilkerson Today is the last Sunday to drop money in the boxes for the cutest baby! SPECIAL CHILDREN S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact, Minister of Children Sun., Aug 13: Promotion/3rd grade Bible Sunday Sun., Aug. 20: Sunday School and Children s Choir starts (only 3 s through 2nd grades) Fri., Aug.25-Sat., Aug 26: Bible Boot Camp for all 3rd and 4th Graders at Camp Tanako Sun., Aug. 27: Children s Choir and Sunday School Acolyte Training, 4 pm in the Sanctuary for those in 3rd grade and older YOUTH NEWS: The August calendar, and the dates for the ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR/NEXT SUMMER are on the youth board, outside of the Warehouse! Please pick up a copy! NO YOUTH (or Praise Band) this Sunday night! We are taking our back to school break, and will resume youth programming on Sunday, August 20! Recycle Bikes for Kids is looking for old bikes! If you have one you don t use anymore (all donations are tax deductible), you can bring it to the boy scout trailer at the church. See Jim Britt for details! If you would like to help with the 6th grade Welcome Weekend, be at the church on Friday, August 18 at 5 pm, and we will be done by 10 pm! Open Dates for Sacred Grounds: the office to schedule a date. Aug. 20 & 27. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call Open Dates for Flowers: Aug. 20 & 27. Call the office to reserve a date. Pastor on Weekend Call: June 30, July 1, 2 Rev. Doug Walker 479-597-6006 Pastor on weekend call: Aug. 11, 12, 13 Rev. Doug Walker July 7, 8, 9 Rev. Mary Hilliard 870-718-3697 Aug. 18, 19, 20 Rev. Mary Hilliard Preaching Schedule Sunday, Aug. 13th Sunday, August 20th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 Celebration Service Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Mary Hilliard Drivers Bus Car Dave Mundorff Danny Burgess
Asbury Weekly Calendar Sunday, August 13th 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 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 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 12:00 pm Confirmation Luncheon (Warehouse) Monday, August 14th 7:30 am ACCDC Teacher Training 6:00 pm Men s Basketball (WAC) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, August 15th 7:30 am ACCDC Teacher Training 6:00 pm Prison Band Rehearsal (WAC) Wednesday, August 16th 7:30 am ACCDC Teacher Training 12:00 pm ACCDC Meet the Teachers 6:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) Thursday, August 17th 10:30 am Senior Game Day (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) Friday, August 18th Saturday, August 19th Sunday, August 20th 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 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 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 12:00 pm Hog on the Hill Meeting (Small Conference Room) 4:30 pm Confirmation Class (Room 226) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Click on Blogs.