ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES APRIL 14, 2019 ~ 8:30 AM AND 10:30 AM WORSHIP Palm Sunday MISSION STATEMENT Love God and one another, serve our community, and transform lives. VISION A radically inclusive community, empowered to spread God s love throughout the world. BELIEFS We believe all are created in the image of God. We believe God loves everyone and through Christ saves revives renews the world. We believe God through the Holy Spirit changes lives. We believe the church is the body of Christ with a mission. We believe the Bible is the word of God. We believe that God has gifted everyone and the church for the purposes of God. We believe discipleship is a continuing journey.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PALM/PASSION SUNDAY 8:30 AM WORSHIP = Those who are able may stand AAHH = African American Heritage Hymnal Yellow Hymnal UMH = United Methodist Hymnal Red Hymnal Please use this time for prayer and meditation as we prepare for worship. WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PASSING OF THE PEACE GATHERING PRAISE The Palms (see insert) CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: With songs of thanksgiving, People: we sing praise to God. Leader: With shouts of Hosanna, People: we welcome the presence of Christ. Leader: With prayers of blessing, People: we call out the Spirit of God. Leader: Come, Holy Spirit, come. MORNING PRAYER SCRIPTURE READING Luke 19:28 40 NRSV (NT Page 83) MINISTRY OF MUSIC SERMON INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP PRAYER AND PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERING OFFERTORY The Holy City...arr. S. Adams Adrienne Neal Harris (soprano) Palm Sunday Minister Matthew Wilke Contemporary Worship Pastor Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (278 UMH) Ride On, King Jesus...arr. H. Johnson Adrienne Neal Harris (soprano) OFFERTORY RESPONSE Doxology 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. RECESSIONAL DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart (160 UMH) POSTLUDE All Creatures of Our God and King arr. Unfreid 2
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PALM/PASSION SUNDAY 10:30 AM WORSHIP = Those who are able may stand AAHH = African American Heritage Hymnal Yellow Hymnal UMH = United Methodist Hymnal Red Hymnal Please use this time for prayer and meditation as we prepare for worship. WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PASSING OF THE PEACE INTROIT I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life arr. G. Young Wesleyan Choir PROCESSIONAL All Glory, Laud, and Honor (280UMH) CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest heaven! Save us, we beseech you, O Lord! O Lord, we beseech you, give us success! People: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! We bless you from the house of the Lord. Leader: The Lord is God, and has given us light. Bind the festal procession with branches up to the altar. Pastor: You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God, I will extol you. O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good; People: God s steadfast love endures forever! EXAMINATION OF THE CONFIRMANDS HYMN OF PRAISE The Palms (see insert) (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) CALL TO PRAYER Just a Little Talk With Jesus (378 AAHH) MORNING PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE MINISTRY OF MUSIC Father, I Adore You...arr. Coelho When I Survey the Wondrous Cross...arr. Keller Asbury Handbell Choir SCRIPTURE READINGS Luke 19:28 40 (NT Page 83) Psalm 118:1 2; 19 29 (OT Pages 565 566) Leader: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. SERMONIC SELECTION Lift Up Your Heads...arr. E. L. Ashford Adrienne Neal Harris (soloist) SERMON When The Stones Cry Out Bishop Forrest C. Stith Retired Bishop 3
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP O Jesus I Have Promised (396 UMH) Worshipers are invited to pray at the altar in private or signal to an Intercessory Prayer member to pray with you. Also at this time, you may come down to join Asbury in Christian Fellowship. PRAYER AND PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERING THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION OFFERTORY Moses Boyd Isaiah Buckley Jeanna Colbert Martin Essence Holland Massiah Holland Diamond Lewis Gabriella Singh My Good Lord s Done Been Here...arr. traditional Kevin Green (soloist) OFFERTORY RESPONSE Doxology 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. DISTRIBUTION OF THE PALMS RECESSIONAL DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING POSTLUDE Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart (160 UMH) Take the Name of Jesus with You...arr. W. Doane The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary. WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts Director: Everett P. Williams, Jr. Music: Adrienne Neal Harris (soprano) (8:30 am) Wesleyan Choir, Adrienne Neal Harris (soprano), and Kevin Green (soloist) (10:30 am) Liturgists: Kevin Huff (8:30 am) and Jordanne Semper Scott, and Mason Davies (10:30 am) Ushers: Women Acolytes: Moses Boyd Greeters: Rene Carter, E. Marilyn Williams, Patricia Williams (8:30 am) and Pealie Myers, Vanessa Williford, and Patricia Williams (10:30 am) Trustees on Duty: Jonathan Ladson (8:30 am) and Ronald Garey (10:30 am) 4
Asbury s Week At A Glance Sunday, April 14, 2019 8:00 am Tree Donations, Fellowship Hall 8:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:00 am Asbury Federal Credit Union, Fellowship Hall 9:00 am Adult Sunday School, 1 9 9:30 am Children s Sunday School, 2 8/2 9 9:30 am Youth Sunday School, 1 11/1 12 10:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 12:30 pm Youth Confirmation Class, 1 9 5:00 pm The Bridge Contemporary Service, Fellowship Hall Monday, April 15, 2019 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 3:00 pm Asburyan Deadline Tuesday, April 16, 2019 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 11:00 am Weekly Staff Meeting, 1 9 6:30 pm Financial Peace University Class, 1 11/1 12 7:00 pm Disciple s Bible Study Class, 2 8/2 9 7:00 pm Fitness and Exercise, Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm Dress Rehearsal for Combined Choir, OSH Wednesday, April 17, 2019 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 10:30 am Friends of God Bible Study, First UMC Hyattsville 6:30 pm Finance Committee Meeting, 1 11/1 12 Thursday, April 18, 2019 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 6:45 Asbury FCU Board Meeting, local restaurant 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service, Sanctuary Friday, April 19, 2019 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 12:00 pm Good Friday Service (7 Women), Sanctuary 1:00 pm Fish Fry Gathering, Fellowship Hall Saturday, April 20, 2019 9:00 am Lay Visitation Ministry, 1 11/1 12 10:00 am Asbury Hand Bell Choir, G 13 10:00 am Asbury UMW Meeting, 1 11/1 12 10:30 am Prayer Bead Ministry Meeting, 1 9 11:00 am Wesleyan Choir Rehearsal, OSH 11:00 am Archives & History Meeting, Library 11:30 am Food Pantry 12:30 pm Male Choir, OSH 2:00 pm Higher Praise, OSH WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS We hope that through word, music, fellowship and prayer you will experience the presence of God today. Please make sure you sign the attendance register as it is passed so that we can share with you about what is happening in the life of this church. From The Senior Pastor s Desk Word for the Month: April 2019 BLANK STATE Scripture of the Month: Isaiah 43 Thought for the Month: Blank Slate guides leaders to envision, and actually design, the future church. It starts with each generational group currently living in the US, helping readers understand the varied context of people in every age group. Next, it explores five innovative secular organizations, drawing sharp lessons for the church. The last section includes a seven step process for ministry leaders to engage current and upcoming generations. Emphasis for the Month: Discipleship Pastor s Book of the Month: Blank Slate by Lia McIntosh, Jasmine Smothers, and Rodney T. Smothers 5
Asbury UMC Live Stream Go to asburyumcdc.org and select the live stream button on the home page to watch the 10:00 am service. Change your browser if there s no connection. 9:00 am 10:00 am Adults 1 9 Children 2 8/2 9 Youth 1 12 Join us for refreshments, resources, and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall from 9:30 10:30 am on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Sunday. Palm Sunday Scripture: Matthew 6:1, 5 8 Sunday, April 14, 2019 5 :00 pm Speaker: Minister Matthew Wilke Join us in Fellowship Hall today. 6
Bishop Forrest C. Stith Preaching at 10:30 a.m. Bishop Forrest C. Stith, Retired Bishop, United Methodist Church Currently the Bishop is in Residence at Asbury United Methodist Church. His hometown is Lincoln Nebraska, and he is a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a B.S. in history and education. He received the M.Div. degree from Drew Theological Seminary in New Jersey, and holds honorary Doctorate degrees from Nebraska Wesleyan University and McDaniel College. Bishop Stith was ordained in 1958 in the Baltimore conference, and for several years was a pastor, community, and civil rights activist, followed by service as a Baltimore Washington Conference Executive, and District Superintendent. He was also an Adjunct Professor at Wesley Theological Seminary. He was elected to the U.M. episcopacy in 1984, serving in two areas as Bishop, in upstate New York, (eight years) and downstate (New York City) until retirement in 1996. He was noted as a preacher, administrator, pastor, teacher, and global traveler leader. After retirement, he and Josephine served for four years in East Africa under the auspices of the UMCOR, and the Council of Bishops. After retirement, he helped found the African American Methodist Heritage Center, Inc, where he served as president for ten years and is now President Emeritus. He and his wife live in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where he continues to respond to church requests, enjoys reading, and participating in sports (from his favorite lounge chair.) He and Josephine, his wife and longtime Public school educator, continue to enjoy children, hobbies, and being near their daughter, and son in law Lori and Mark Robinson. 7
Palm/Passion Sunday, April 14 8:30 a.m. Min. Matthew Wilke 10:30 a.m. Bishop Forrest Stith Maundy Thursday, April 17 7:00 p.m. A Tenebrae Drama with Fellowship Meal & Holy Communion Good Friday, April 19, 12:00 Noon Seven Women Preach The Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ 1 st Word Father, Forgive Them Rev. Dr. Terri Rae Chattin Retired United Methodist Elder 2 nd Word Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise Min. Heureuse Kaj Milosi Asbury UMC, Ministry Intern 3 rd Word Woman, Behold Your Son Rev. Dr. Mary Kay Totty Dumbarton UMC, Pastor 4 th Word My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me Rev. Desiré Grogan Shiloh Baptist Church, Associate Minister 5 th Word I Thirst Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol Mt. Vernon Place UMC, Pastor 6 th Word It is Finished Rev. Dr. Cheryl Sanders Third Street Church of God, Senior Pastor 7 th Word Father, Into Your Hands I Commend My Spirit Rev. Dr. Ianther Mills Asbury UMC, Senior Pastor Easter Sunday, April 21 Sunrise (6:15 a.m.) Min. Matthew Wilke 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills Asbury United Methodist Church 11 th & K Streets NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 628 0009 8
Rev. Dr. Terri Rae Chattin Min. Heureuse Milosi Rev. Dr. Mary Kay Totty The 7 Last Words of Jesus Christ On The Good Friday April 19 th 12 Noon HOST PASTOR REV. DR. IANTHER M. MILLS 926 11TH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Garage Parking Adjacent Rev. Desire Grogan Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol 9 Rev. Dr. Cheryl Sanders
Good Friday April 19, 2019 / 1:00 p.m. $12 (Exact change please) Catered by Saints Paradise Cafeteria Fish Dinner includes: Boneless Whiting * macaroni & cheese * potato salad * string beans * rolls * apple/ peach cobbler Please sign up after the 8:30 and 10:30 services in the narthex to ensure that we have enough food. Make checks payable to Asbury UMC. Volunteers to help serve and package meal orders are desperately needed. For more information, please contact Carol Travis, 301-459-6303. Easter Sunday The Youth Ministry will tour the National Museum of African American History and Culture Saturday, April 20, 2019 Please contact Sarita Singh to RSVP and for more information at saritamsingh13@gmail.com. Sunday, April 21, 2019 Services: Sunrise 6:15 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm 10
The Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) invites all Asburyans for a Reception & Baby Shower Sunday, April 28 after the 10:30 service in 1 11/1 12 Minister Heureuse Kaj Milosi & Min. Milosi s bundle of joy Minister Milosi will be graduating from Wesley Seminary on May 13 & 11
SAVE THE DATE ÂZxàà Çz à{x VtÜx léâ jtçà j{xç léâ axxw \à à{x `ÉáàÊ What: Five Wishes Workshop (ages 18+) When: Saturday, May 4, 2019 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Where: Fellowship Hall Asbury United Methodist Church 926 Eleventh Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 202 628 0009 (Sponsored by Asbury UMC Stephen Ministry) Registration is required. Register after 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. Sunday services in the Fellowship Hall or online at www.eventbrite.com. (To register at Eventbrite, enter Five Wishes Workshop as event and Asbury as location.) 12
United Methodist Men Weekend 2019 Friday, June 7, 2019 Evening of Jazz featuring Julia Nixon Location: Asbury Fellowship Hall Time: 7:00 PM Tickets $40.00 Parking free Saturday, June 8, 2019 Men's Weekend Prayer Breakfast Location: Asbury Fellowship Hall Time: 8:30 AM Tickets $15.00 Parking free Speaker: Minister Matthew Wilke, Contemporary Worship Pastor Sunday, June 9, 2019 Sunday Worship Service Location: Asbury Sanctuary Time: 10:00 AM Parking free Speaker: Dr. John S. Wilson, Former President, Morehouse College, Senior Advisor to President of Harvard University 13
Save THE DATE 20 th Anniversary Guest Choir Psalms of Praise Alfred Street Baptist Church Under the direction of Melvin Bryant, Jr Date: Sunday, June 30, 2019 Time: 4 pm Location: Asbury UMC, 926 11th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20001 14
Location: West River United Methodist Center 5100 Chalk Point Road West River, MD Saturday, July 20, 2019 / 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Tickets $16.00 Parking free Come Celebrate the All Birthday Fellowship Saturday, August 10, 2019 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. We will be going to Toby s Dinner Theater Of Columbia, Md. To see the play The BODYGUARD featuring songs from Whitney Houston. The date for this play is September 22, 2019. 15
We Have a New Stove! Our new, state of the art stove, was installed on April 10th! It has a double oven, six burners, and a 24 inch griddle. The total cost, including removal of our old stove, delivery and installation of the new one, is $8,700.00. This is a major and unexpected expense. We are prayerful that every member who understands the many ways that a stove allows Asbury to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ will make a special contribution to help pay for the new stove. Checks should be made payable to Asbury UMC, indicate Capital Fund/Stove on the memo line. Thank you. Sunday, April 14 Psalm 30:1-12 Monday, April 15 Matthew 22:1-14 Tuesday, April 16 Luke 10:38-42 Wednesday, April 17 Mark 2:1-12 DAILY WORD Thursday, April 18 Luke 22:14-20 Friday, April 19 John 11:17-27 Saturday, April 20 Isaiah 41:9-13 GETTING AROUND There is an elevator in the Education Building that accesses all levels of the church the sanctuary, the fellowship hall, and all the Sunday School rooms. Free parking is available Sundays in the garage adjacent to our 11th Street entrance. Pick up a parking pass from the 11th Street reception desk. Restrooms are on the lower level on either side of the narthex and on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Asbury United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor Rev. Alexis Brown, Howard University UM Chaplain Min. Matthew Wilke, Contemporary Worship Pastor Tawana Jackson, Stephen Minister Bishop Forrest Stith, Retired Bishop in Residence Sandy Adams & Darryl Wyles, Lay Leaders Rev. Gerard A. Green, Jr., District Superintendent Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling, Episcopal Leader of the Baltimore Washington Conference Visit asburyumcdc.org for information about our ministries. Find us on Facebook and Twitter. 926 11th St., NW, Washington, DC 20001 ~ 202 628 0009 ~ asburymail@asburyumcdc.org Monday Thursday ~ 8:00 am 4:30 pm / Friday ~ 8:00 am 12 Noon 16