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Excerpt from the Sermon Journal, Monday, September 17, 2018 Written by Pastor Tom Harrison I Believe in God the Father God is not male but is referred to in the Bible as Father. This means God is a person and not an impersonal force as in May the force be with you. Jesus, who is also part of the Godhead, came in human form. He had to be a male, or He would not have had the ability in that culture to redeem us. Many of us had troubling relationships with our fathers (absent, abusive, etc.) so the concept of God as Father is unhelpful. This is unfortunate. The limitations of our earthly fathers must not be projected upon our heavenly Father. Jesus taught us to pray to Him. We can trust His character because God is good. Jesus said, If you have seen me you have seen the Father. He was not speaking about a physical nature but about God s character. Jesus showed us how the Father acts. Regardless of our relationship with our earthly father, we need to shift to a biblical view of our heavenly Father. He adopts us into His family, provides for our needs, welcomes us back when we go astray ( The Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-32), and lovingly corrects us. Something to Think About: When we look to another human being to fill us up emotionally or spiritually (even materially), then we are in danger of replacing God with an idol. God is all-powerful, but He is also relational. In what ways are you expecting too much from your earthly relationships to meet your deepest needs How can you begin to depend more on God and less on your spouse, children, parents, friends, coworkers or self Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week September 24: Acts 1:1-5 September 25: Psalm 51:7-12 September 26: Matthew 3:11-17 September 27: Luke 11:5-13 September 28: John 16:4b-15 September 29: 2 Timothy 1:8-14 Next week: Life s Biggest Questions: What Do I Believe
IMPRISONED WITH ISIS Petr Jasek Sudan Hassan Abduraheem Sudan Be inspired by their testimony of God s faithfulness in a Sudanese prison. Also Featuring Tom & JoAnn Gilbert Cole Richards, Todd Nettleton, Doyle, Author, Hovsepian, Son President, Host, VOM Killing Christians of Iranian martyr VOM Radio Amy Shreve, Music & Worship ADVANCE CONFERENCE S AT U R D AY, O C T. 1 3, 9 A. M. 4 P. M. TULSA, OK Asbury United Methodist Church 6767 S. Mingo Rd. Register for FREE at VOMAdvance.com, 800-747-0085 or at the conference. Or at asburytulsa.org
WE WANT YOU TO JOIN ASBURY Newcomer Meal October 14 12:15-2 pm Hosted by Pastor Tom Harrison Learn about our mission, values and steps to connect. Register at asburytulsa.org/newcomermeal ADOPT -A- TEACHER TODAY! Select from Grove Elementary or Walt Whitman Elementary. Adopt one or ten, as an individual, a family or with a group of friends. Tables at the CLC.
Come be a part of changing a nation! TODAY, learn about joining Asbury s team for 1Nation1Day at tables around the church. Join us on TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 25, 6:30 pm, in the CLC to learn more and hear from one of the ministry's founders, Gabe Balhorn. 1Nation1Day will take 5,000 short-term missionaries to Peru June 21-July 1, 2019 (dates could vary 1-2 days). We would love for 100 people (or more) to be on Asbury s team! You can also visit www.1nation1day.com for more information and to see the various opportunities of service. Please contact Marilene Long in Asbury s outreach office at 918.392.1164 Ways to Give Thank you for your continued support. Remember you can automate your tithes and offerings and never miss an opportunity to give faithfully by using online, recurring giving. We are happy to help you set up an account if you don t already have one. Electronic Giving Text to Give Online Bill Pay Go to myasburytulsa. org and select Online Giving to set up an account. You can give from a checking or savings account as a recurring or a onetime gift, and there are no fees. Text the word asburygive to 73256 as a one-time gift. Follow the prompts on your device. Use Asbury s address: 6767 S. Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK 74133. Make sure your online banking service includes your name and address on the check to receive proper contribution credit.
Order of Worship September 23, 2018 8 am WELCOME Dr. Guy Ames ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO PRELUDE O Worship the King BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Rosanna Corrales Jenika & Julliana Henderson, Acolytes CALL TO WORSHIP Angie Cockrell CONGREGATIONAL HYMN O Worship the King Angie Cockrell Hymn 73 Dr. Pat Calhoun, Anna Calhoun Majesty Hymn 176 APOSTLES CREED FELLOWSHIP MOMENT SPECIAL MUSIC All That I Am SCRIPTURE READING Tom Overton Asbury Singing Ambassadors I CORINTHIANS 8:1-6 Pew Bible Page 1136 CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Bonnie Barlow Great Is Thy Faithfulness Hymn 140 PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Guy Ames PASTORAL MOMENT DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY Barbara Graves SCRIPTURE MESSAGE 1 CORINTHIANS 8:1-6 Pew Bible Page 1136 LIFE S BIGGEST QUESTIONS: WHAT DO I BELIEVE I Believe in God the Father 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: Covenant community 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 www.asburytulsa.org 918.492.1771
Order of Worship September 23, 2018 9:15 am PRELUDE In the Garden Asbury Power & Light Softly & Tenderly CALL TO WORSHIP Ed Morse Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Johnny Fuller ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO WELCOME Rev. Jay Henderson BAPTISM CONGREGATIONAL HYMN O God, Our Help in Ages Past Chancel Choir Hymn 117 New Covenant Orchestra APOSTLES CREED CONGREGATIONAL HYMN How Deep The Father s Love For Us FELLOWSHIP MOMENT SPECIAL MUSIC This Is My Father s World New Covenant Orchestra PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Jay Henderson PASTORAL MOMENT DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY Our Father SCRIPTURE 1 Corinthians 8:1-6 Pew Bible Page 1136 MESSAGE LIFE S BIGGEST QUESTIONS: WHAT DO I BELIEVE I Believe in God the Father RESPONSE HYMN Great Is Thy Faithfulness Hymn 140 BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Chancel Choir New Covenant Orchestra Chancel Choir New Covenant Orchestra Jesus Shall Reign Rosanna Corrales Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: Covenant community 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 www.asburytulsa.org 918.492.1771
Order of Worship September 23, 2018 11 am ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO WORSHIP Glorious Day Tim Tibbles WELCOME WORSHIP Not Afraid Chanda Lantern No Longer Slaves O Praise The Name STEWARDSHIP MOMENT OFFERING WORSHIP SCRIPTURE Rev. Jay Henderson Great I Am Tim Tibbles 1 Corinthians 8:1-6 Pew Bible Page 1136 MESSAGE LIFE S BIGGEST QUESTIONS: WHAT DO I BELIEVE I Believe in God the Father WORSHIP RESPONSE This I Believe Tim Tibbles BENEDICTION Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week s host: Covenant community 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 www.asburytulsa.org 918.492.1771