ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES AUGUST 6, 2017 ~ 8:30 AM AND 10:30 AM WORSHIP 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 NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:30 AM AND 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. PRELUDE INTROIT 8:30 am Let Us Break Bread Together...Carter 10:30 am Selection Dr. Lester Green, Guest Organist 10:30 am Welcome Into This Place...arr. Abbington THE CHURCH GATHERS CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Why have you come this morning? People: We have come to encounter the Holy One. Leader: You know you ll never be the same if you do. People: We have come to wrestle with our faith, our doubts, and even our convictions. Leader: Then come; let us venture into this time of worship and prepare to encounter God face to face. (Leads into Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown ) PROCESSIONAL 10:30 am Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (127 UMH) WELCOME AND WORDS OF HOSPITALITY PASSING OF THE PEACE (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) HYMN OF PRAISE Koinonia (579 AAHH) Praise Him! Praise Him! (178 AAHH) (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) CHILDREN S MESSAGE MINISTRY OF MUSIC CALL TO PRAYER 10:30 am Vanessa Williford 8:30 am Over My Head...arr. Bell 10:30 am Selection Adelle Banks, Soloist 10:30 am Just a Little Talk with Jesus...C. Derricks MORNING PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying...Medema 2
WE HEAR THE WORD SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 14:13 21 (NT Page 16) Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. HYMN OF PREPARATION Every Time I Feel the Spirit (325 AAHH) SERMON The Generosity Factor Rev. Dr. Rodney T. Smothers Congregational Development Resource Specialist Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church WE RESPOND IN FAITH HYMN OF INVITATION I Am Thine, O Lord (419 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. PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Don t Forget to Stop and Thank the Lord...Wise 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. OFFERTORY PRAYER CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Pages 7 8 (UMH) Pages 9 11 (UMH) SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUP COMMUNION HYMNS Let Us Break Bread Together (618 UMH) Nothing But the Blood (362 UMH) Grace Greater Than Our Sin (365 UMH) 3
WE SCATTER TO BE THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD HYMN OF RECESSION Rescue the Perishing (591 UMH) BENEDICTION POSTLUDE 8:30 am God of Grace and God of Glory...Hughes 10:30 am Selection Dr. Lester Green, Guest Organist The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary. WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts: Everett P. Williams, Jr. Organist: Earl Hargrove (8:30 am) Guest Organist: Dr. Lester Green (10:30 am) Music Director Summer Choir: Randolph Scott Music: Summer Choir (Both Services) & Adelle Banks, Soloist (10:30 am) Children's Message: Vanessa Williford (10:30 am) Liturgists: Clergy Communion Stewards Ushers: Men & Women Greeters: Judith Hightower, Catherine Waters & Vanessa Williford (8:30 am) David Lowery, Shirley Lowery & Patricia Payton (10:30 am) Acolytes: Jazmine Scott & Jordanne Semper Scott (10:30 am) Trustees on Duty: Darryl Wyles (8:30 am) Valerie Nero Coleman (10:30 am) 4
REV. DR. RODNEY THOMAS SMOTHERS Dr. Smothers serves as the Congregational Development Resource Specialist for The Baltimore Washington Conference of The United Methodist Church. Prior to his current appointment he served congregations in both the North Georgia and The Baltimore Washington Conferences. He is the founding pastor of two new church starts, and two cross cultural congregations. He has served as the Director of Evangelism and Revitalization Ministries at the General Board of Discipleship in Nashville, Tennessee, and as the Director of Congregational Development for the Baltimore Washington Conference. Dr. Smothers served as an Adjunct Faculty member at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia; where he taught in the areas of Church Administration and Worship. He has also served as an Adjunct Lecturer at the Howard University School of Divinity where he taught Church Administration, Evangelism and United Methodist History. For thirty seven years he has provided seminars, training and workshops in the areas of effective leadership. He serves as the Director of RTS Coaching Associates, a ministry that provides coaching and consultation services for individuals and organizations. Dr. Smothers' passion is resourcing learners and leaders through strategic coaching initiatives. Dr. Smothers earned his Master of Divinity Degree in 1982 from Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia, his Doctor of Ministry Degree in 1993 from the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a 2001 graduate of Asbury Seminary s Beeson Institute for Advance Church Leadership located in Wilmore, Kentucky. In 2013 he completed The Howard University School of Business Executive Leadership for Ministers Program. He is also a graduate of Leadership Atlanta, Georgia and Leadership Prince Georges' County, Maryland. He is married to Dr. Lynn Thomas Smothers, and is the father of three young adults. 5
Asbury s Week At A Glance Sunday, August 6, 2017 7:30 am Valet Parking 8:30 am & 10:30 am Worship, Sanctuary 9:30 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 9:30 am Coffee Hour & Fellowship, G 1 9:30 am & 12:30 pm Stephen Ministry Presentation, G 1 6:00 pm The Bridge Worship Service, G 1 Monday, August 7, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ 1 12 3:00 pm Deadline: Asburyan Bulletin & Ads Tuesday, August 8, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ 1 12 6:30 pm Christian Education Mtg., 1 8 7:00 pm Fitness and Exercise Class, G 1 Wednesday, August 9, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ 1 12 6:30 pm SPPRC Mtg., 1 8 7:00 pm Rehearsal for Jazz at Asbury, G 1 Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ 1 12 6:30 pm Trustee Board Mtg., 1 8 7:00 pm The Bridge Band Practice, G 1 Friday, August 11, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., 1 11/ 1 12/2 8/2 9 7:30 pm Jazz at Asbury, G 1 Saturday, August 12, 2017 9:00 am Prayer Ministry Mtg., 2 8/2 9 10:00 am UMW Team Mtg., 1 11/1 12 11:00 am Summer Choir Rehearsal, OSH 11:30 am Food Pantry, G 4 2:00 pm Movies@Asbury: The Shack, G 1 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. A A W 9:30-10:30 AM Adults Rooms 1-9 Children (up to 4th grade) Rooms 2-8 & 2-9 Youth (up to 12th grade) Room 1-11 From the Senior Pastor s Desk August 2017 Word for the Month: Journey Scripture of the Month: Matthew 4:1-11; John 21:15-19 Thought for the Month: Christians must give up their desire to be powerful and embrace authority based on prayer and forgiveness. Christians must live a vigorous Jesus-centered life. This book is for all wanting to live with the integrity and compassion of Christ. Emphasis for the Month: Christian Leadership Pastor s Book of the Month: In The Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri J. M. Nouwen 6
A message from the Membership Assimilation and Records Committee (MARC) August 2017 DO YOU KNOW HOW TO CONTACT THE ASBURY MEMBERS LISTED BELOW? WORSHIP AUGUST 6 ~ 6 PM IN FELLOWSHIP HALL LIVING FOR THE MOMENT MIN. MATTHEW WILKE If Yes, please pick up, complete and drop off a change of address form in the mailbox located near the church office. Forms can be found on the shelf above the mailbox. Thank you! *Recently added members. SCRIPTURE LESSON LUKE 9:28-36 Child care and street parking are available. WATCH WORSHIP SERVICES ONLINE Go to YouTube.com and search for ASBURY UMC LIVE STREAM. Watch the 10:30 am and 6:00 pm services live on Sunday or replay them another time! Allen, Sharon Anthony, Mattye Barley, Marsha A. Beatty, Vernon Berkeley, Nikita Blue, Donald W.* Brown, Emma Jo Caldwell, Hyman Careathers, Renalle Careathers, Stuart Christian, Jonathan O.* Dandridge, Mary F. Dansan, Zoe Darden, Jacqueline Edwards Davis, Lilton, Jr. Dawkins, Annie M. Domally, Anissa Driver, Angela Dudley, Walter B. Emerson, Lisa Hilton Leigh, Marjorie Howard, James A., Jr. James, Shelia Z. Jones, Thelma Jordan, Krystal Koker, Nasiru Lipscomb, Melvin F., Jr. Lomax, Brenda Long, Binah & Terrina Major, Virginia* Mattison, Danai Mousa, Maryann Newman, Beatrice C. Newton, Hattie E. Pannell, Myrtrice Richardson, Tangelina Ridgeway, Rufus Robinson, Gwendolyn Simms, Osmond Springs, Cynthia Thompson, Nancy M. Wilcher, Edward Williams, Isaac Williams, Pamela Woods, Cynthia ASBURY FINANCE UPDATE ~ AS OF JUNE 30, 2017 ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE INCOME $579,916 $613,519 ($33,603) EXPENSES $630,676 $626,040 ($4,636) NET INCOME ($50,760) ($12,521) ($38,239) 7
ASBURYANS UNITE TO FUND THE FURNACE!!! Fellow Asburyans, We need your support to replace the boilers at Asbury, and we need it right away! Boilers are used to heat the sanctuary and the Old Social Hall of our 100+ year old church building. Asbury has two boilers. These boilers have cracked and are no longer operable. At the end of the winter season this year, in a routine, mandatory inspection of the boilers at Asbury, a District of Columbia government inspector red-tagged the boilers for being out of compliance. When the Board of Trustees sought to correct the compliance issue, it was determined that the cost of repairing the two boilers was almost as much as it would cost to buy a new boiler, and no service provider was willing to guarantee how many more years of service the boilers would provide after repair. Additional inspection also revealed that several of the eight radiators in the church were in need of service or replacement. After extensive consultation with boiler service providers, the Trustees determined the following: replacement is more cost effective than repair; two boilers should be replaced with one for increased efficiency; radiators need an upgrade; the piping and electric system connected to the boiler should be modernized; and, the boiler pad should be leveled. TEXT YOUR DONATIONS 1. Text donation amount in the form of dollars to 84321 (ex. $20). 2. The system then texts you back with a link. Follow the link and select Asbury United Methodist Church. 3. On the next screen enter your email address and follow the prompts to setup your banking info (for ACH payments) or Credit/ Debit Card info. 4. Confirm all information and your payment amount and you're all set. After a user sets up their account the 1st time, subsequent donations can be made by just texting the dollar amount to 84321. All of this work must take place before the start of the cooler weather. To ensure the work is finished before it starts to get cold, a new boiler must be installed by September 30, 2017. The cost to do all of this work ranges from $60,000 to $90,000, depending on how extensive the work to modernize the piping system and labor charges. The Trustees will enter into a contract with a vendor in August so that work may begin in September. We do not want to take out a loan for this work, and funds remaining in our capital account are insufficient to cover the cost of this project. Replacing the boiler to heat the church is something that we must do, and we must do it now. Delay is not an option. We need to finance the boiler replacement on a pay-as-yougo basis, which is why we will need all Asburyans to step-up between now and Homecoming in September to pay for this critical work. Special envelopes have been prepared for this purpose. Please give generously. Give often. Let s get this done!!! ---The Board of Trustees 8
Thank you Summer Choir for sharing your beautiful voices in August during the 8:30 am and 10:30 am services. Congregation, are you interested in joining the Summer Choir? It s not to late! Rehearsals are Saturdays from 11:00 am-12:30 pm in the Old Social Hall. Adults and youth are welcome to join. Contact Randolph Scott, Director at 301-332-2565 or rs_bba2000@hotmail.com if you would like to participate. ASBURY S TREE FOR THE FUTURE A D T! We are blessed and deeply grateful to all who have helped nurture and grow our Tree for the Future. We encourage you to be a charter sponsor of the Asbury Tree for the Future campaign, by remembering or honoring a family member, friend, or that special someone in your life; or by celebrating a special event in your life. If you wish to make your donation in person, a table will be set-up in the Fellowship Hall TODAY. Tree for the Future contributions also may be left in the Finance Office or mailed to Asbury, Attention: Tree for the Future Campaign. Be sure to include an order form, with the exact wording you want on your rock, acorn, or leaf (space and characters for engraving is limited). Forms can be found in the Narthex and outside the Main Office. ROCKS AND ACORNS Large rocks $2,016 Large acorns $1,836 Medium rocks $980 LEAVES Gold leaves $580 Silver leaves $380 Bronze leaves $180 Questions? Contact: Martrice Green, 202-397-3451/martrice69@verizon.net or René Carter, 202-422-7948/jcarter@nea.org. 9
BOOK BAG AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Thank you to the members who donated book bags and school supplies on Sunday, July 30. It's a start to meeting our goal to donate school supplies and book bags to 50 students in the Shelter System and at Thomson. Unfortunately, we are far from our target number and we really, really need your help. Please prayerfully consider donating book bags and supplies to help children in need. Your support will help increase readiness and excitement to learn. Today, Sunday, August 6 is our deadline. The book bags and supplies will be delivered to the District Department of Human Services One Congregation One Family and Thomson Elementary School the following week. To join this effort, pick-up the school supply list from the Narthex or on the shelf near the church office choose a grade and pick-up the listed items bring your purchases to church and drop it off in the marked boxes in the Narthex or at the 11th Street entrance. DO NOT FILL THE BOOK BAGS. Thank you for hearing the call and meeting the need. Questions? Contact Terri A. Thompson at 202-362-3363 or terri.thompson@me.com. 10
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBA-AA-ALLL?? KICKOFF IS SUNDAY, SEPT 10@12:30 PM Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Make a touchdown for fellowship, friendship & fun! MARC BIRTHDAY FELLOWSHIP Join us as we fellowship and wish a very happy birthday to the July, August and September celebrants on Sunday, September 10 after the 10:30 am service in Fellowship Hall. Thanks everyone who donated food, drinks, and homemade pound cake last season. We welcome your in kind donations again for: Sodas (cans only) Coca Cola, Pepsi, Ginger Ale, Sprite Snacks & chips (single serve only) Potato, Cheez Its, Doritos, Gold Fish, Pretzels Popcorn, Chili, Sandwiches, Pound cake Questions? Please contact Jesse James / jjames_57@hotmail.com Carlotta Jones / jonesc12@hotmail.com Vanessa Williford / williford_v@hotmail.com HURRY POST-HIGH SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Asbury United Methodist Church sponsors the Higher Education and Campus Ministry (HECM) Scholarship Program. HECM awards scholarships each year to deserving members of Asbury UMC who meet the application criteria. Each scholarship is an achievement based scholarship, recognizing students for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Contact the Church for an application. Only completed applications will be considered. In addition, scholarships are available from the United Methodist Church (http://scholarships.umc.org/) and the Baltimore Washington Conference (http:// www.bwcumc.org/administration/finance/local churchresources/scholarships/). 13
Have you ever wanted to participate in a Bible Study from Genesis to Revelation and could not commit to the time and demands of DISCIPLE Bible Study? Disciple Fast Track maintains the integrity and principles of the original study, but the class time and course length have all been adjusted for busy lifestyles: Classes meet for a total of 24 weeks 12 weeks on the Old Testament 12 weeks on the New Testament Each group session lasts 75 minutes Asbury UMC will offer DISCIPLE Fast Track beginning the week of September 10: Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:15 pm Asbury UMC, Rooms 1-11/1-12 Facilitator: Mr. Jesse James Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:15 am First UMC of Hyattsville Facilitator: Dr. Adelia H. Williams Thursdays, 7:00 to 8:15 pm Location TBD Facilitators: Min. Matthew Wilke Rev. Ivan Milosi If you are interested in participating or wish to know more: look for Vanessa Williford, Faith Formation Chair in Fellowship Hall after worship TODAY to register or send an email to Williford_v@hotmail.com call the Church Office at (202) 628-0009. 14
Stop by Fellowship Hall TODAY, after both services, to hear a brief presentation, get information about Stephen Ministry, and sign up as a team member. Training is every Thursday from September 14, 2017 to January 25, 2018 from 6:30 9:00 pm at Asbury Church in in rooms 1 11/1 12. 15
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THE NEHEMIAH FUND Thank you for your contributions to The Nehemiah Fund of Asbury United Methodist Church. The Nehemiah Fund provides emergency financial assistance to members of Asbury United Methodist Church and their immediate families who temporarily need help in meeting housing, nutritional, medical, security, or other essentials of daily living. In rare cases, the Fund may be accessed for burial assistance for members of Asbury United Methodist Church. The Fund may also be used to support needs of members of the community at large. The Fund is maintained by general and undesignated offerings made during the Communion offering on the first Sunday of each month or other period when an offering is taken associated with a Communion service at Asbury United Methodist Church. Requests for assistance are held in confidence and administered by our Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Ianther Mills. MEMBERSHIP, ASSIMILATION AND RECORDS COMMITTEE (MARC) MARC updates the computerized membership directory weekly. Please provide any changes in your contact information (address, telephone or email) to reduce the volume of returned mail and ensure that you are receiving mailings from the church. To share changes, you can: email asburymail@asburyumcdc.org or pick up, complete and drop off a change of address form in the mailbox located near the church office. Forms can be found on the shelf above the mailbox. 17
Health Ministry News August 2017 HEPATITIS Hepatitis is swelling and inflammation of the liver and is caused by: 1. Immunologic disease (Immune cells) attacking the liver. 2. Infections from viruses Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, bacteria or parasites. 3. Liver damage from alcohol or other poisons (scarring of the liver is called cirrhosis). 4. Medicines such as overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol). 5. Fatty liver disease [hepatic steatosis] one of the commonest causes is alcoholism but it is also caused by pregnancy or is found in people who are overweight or obese or have high cholesterol levels and diabetes. The symptoms are: 1. Pain and bloating in the belly area 2. Dark urine and white or pale colored stools 3. Fatigue 4. Low grade fever 5. Itching 6. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) 7. Loss of appetite 8. Nausea and vomiting 9. Weight loss 10. Bloody bowel movements 11. Confusion or delirium Physical examination is characterized by enlarged and tender liver; Ascites- which is fluid in the abdomen (swollen belly); and Yellow skin or eyes. The Diagnosis is confirmed by Ultra Sound; blood tests for hepatitis viruses A, B, C, D, E; liver function tests; and liver biopsy. The treatment is low protein, high calorie diet if untreated liver complications can be: Liver cirrhosis, permanent live damage (scarring) liver failure, and liver cancer, which may require liver surgery or a liver transplant It may be associated with previous travel to Asia, Africa, South America, or Central America. Prevention: 1. Avoid sharing personal items such as razors, toothbrush, do not share drug needles or other drug equipment, tattoos or body piercing. 2. Get vaccine to prevent hepatitis A&B. 3. Wash your hands well after all restroom use. 4. Avoid contact with blood, feces, or body fluids. 5. Avoid unclean food or water. Thirty percent of Americans have asymptomatic hepatitis that is undiagnosed. There is a great need therefore for all to get blood tests to identify the presence of the hepatitis virus in the blood which is contagious. World Hepatitis Day is July 28, every year. Worldwide, 400 million people have chronic hepatitis and $1.4 million people die every year from Hepatitis. The goal is to detect, prevent and control viral hepatitis. Everyone who has not been tested for hepatitis should be! Hepatitis A&B can be prevented by a vaccine. Hepatitis C if present can be successfully treated in 95% cases. If you have a fatty liver it can be reversed by: 1. Eliminating all fructose corn sugar from your diet. 2. Reduce or eliminate starches. 3. Exercise 30 minutes/day 5 times a week. 4. Control diabetes. 5. Lose weight. 6. Avoid alcohol. 7. Take vaccine for Hepatitis A&B. Finally if you have not had a blood test for Hepatitis, please get a blood test this week. 18
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Care and Concern List ~ August 2017 (This list is current as of August 3, 2017) We invite you to pray for the persons on this list and for their families. WASHINGTON, DC RESIDENCE Northwest Josephine Baker Ellen Barnette Sharon Banks Vivian Campbell Lisa Duperier Dorothy Green Jackie Holmes Louis Perkins Northeast Ira Blount Selma Douglas Leona Ferguson Laline Harris Moretha Johnson Carolyn LeGare Cleora Morton Mattie Nelson Lonise Robinson Ruth Williams WASHINGTON, DC ASSISTED LIVING & REHABILITATION FACILITIES Phyllis Edwards, Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home, 1818 Newton St., NW Tobi Mason, Bridgepoint Healthcare, 4601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SW Shirley White, Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Rd., NE MARYLAND RESIDENCE Grace Bradford Elisha Davies Cherryl Jones Elois Jones Sandra King Shaw Paula Mathis Lena Reynolds Joyce White Thelma Williams MARYLAND HOSPITALS, ASSISTED LIVING & REHABILITATION FACILITIES Clyde Brayboy, Manor Care Health Center in Silver Spring, Rm. 552 Flora Colston, Manor Care Health Center in Chevy Chase Olivia Harris, Asbury Methodist Village: Wilson Health Care Ctr. Lillian Langford, Collington Assisted Living in Mitchellville Charles Neal, NMS Healthcare of Hyattsville Barbara Semper, Morningside House Health Care in Laurel OUT OF TOWN Marjorie A. Robinson, Rockhill, NC ~ lives with daughter, Wanda Chapman 19
Dear Pastor Mills and Congregation: Thank you so much for your many acts of thoughtfulness and prayers during my stay in the hospital and recovery at home. I am so grateful. May God continue to bless all of you and keep you in His care. Most sincerely, Lonise F. Robinson DAILY WORD GETTING AROUND Sunday, August 6 Joshua 24:14-17 Monday, August 7 1 Samuel 1:1-18 Tuesday, August 8 Romans 8:31-39 Wednesday, August 9 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Thursday, August 10 Proverbs 3:1-8 Friday, August 11 Hebrews 6:10-20 Saturday, August 12 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 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. You may 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 Bishop Forrest Stith, Retired Bishop in Residence Robert Mallett & 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 (office) ~ asburymail@asburyumcdc.org Monday Friday ~ 8:00 am 4:30 pm 20