ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES AUGUST 20, 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 ELEVENTH 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 Savior Thy Dying Love...Lowry 10:30 am Selection Dr. Lester Green, Guest Organist 10:30 am What a Mighty God We Serve...adapt. Schrader THE CHURCH GATHERS CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: How good it is when we gather in unity and love. People: How beautiful is this body of Christ. Leader: How good it is when we gather in mercy and grace. People: How beautiful is the love we have come to share. PROCESSIONAL 10:30 am We ve Come This Far by Faith (412 AAHH) WELCOME AND WORDS OF HOSPITALITY PASSING OF THE PEACE (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) HYMN OF PRAISE Koinonia (579 AAHH) Love Lifted Me (504 AAHH) OPENING PRAYER Merciful God, thank you for gathering us in your grace and love this day. Bless us with compassion and understanding, that we may be people of forgiveness and acceptance. Strengthen us with the power of your Holy Spirit, that we may be unified in mercy and grace for all. In Christ s mercy and grace, we pray. Amen. (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) CHILDREN S MESSAGE 10:30 am Ruth Scarbrough MINISTRY OF MUSIC 8:30 am I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy...Goss Charles Miller, Jr., Tenor 10:30 am Hold On...arr. Douroux 2
CALL TO PRAYER 10:30 am Just a Little Talk with Jesus...C. Derricks MORNING PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE 8:30 am Softly and Tenderly...Thompson 10:30 am Learning to Lean...arr. Simpson Curenton WE HEAR THE WORD SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 15:10 28 (NT Page 17) Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. HYMN OF PREPARATION SERMON Great Is Thy Faithfulness (140 UMH) Why We Can t Wait Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills Senior Pastor WE RESPOND IN FAITH HYMN OF INVITATION Lord, I Want to Be a Christian (402 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 8:30 am How Great Thou Art...arr. Patti Charles Miller, Jr., Tenor 10:30 am I m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me...arr. Whalum 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 3
WE SCATTER TO BE THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD HYMN OF RECESSION For the Healing of the Nations (428 UMH) BENEDICTION POSTLUDE 8:30 am Old Time Religion...Bober 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: Charles Miller, Jr., Tenor (8:30 am) Summer Choir (10:30 am) Children's Message: Ruth Scarbrough (10:30 am) Liturgists: Ruth Scarbrough (8:30 am) Tawana Jackson & Kisha Woolen (10:30 am) Ushers: Men Greeters: Jeanne Parks, Marian Tatum Webb & Michele Webb (8:30 am) Nina McEaddy Johnson, Rebecca Ross & Zelma Solomon (10:30 am) Acolyte: Jazmine Scott (10:30 am) Trustees on Duty: James Gary (8:30 am) William Johnson (10:30 am) 4
Asbury s Week At A Glance Sunday, August 20, 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 12:30 pm UMW Monthly Mtg., 2 8/2 9 6:00 pm The Bridge Worship Service, G 1 Monday, August 21, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ 1 12 12:00 pm Project Transformation, 1 8 3:00 pm Deadline: Asburyan Bulletin & Ads Tuesday, August 22, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ 1 12 7:00 pm Fitness and Exercise Class, G 1 8:00 pm Bridge Small Group Bible Study, Chapel Wednesday, August 23, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ 1 12 Thursday, August 24, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ 1 12 7:00 pm The Bridge Band Practice, G 1 Friday, August 25, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., 1 11/ 1 12/2 8/2 9 Saturday, August 26, 2017 9:00 am Bridal Room for La Shyon Bradley s Wedding, 1 9 11:00 am Summer Choir Rehearsal, OSH 11:00 am Toiletries/Undergarment Set up, Library 11:30 am Food Pantry, G 4 12:00 pm La Shyon Bradley/David Harris Wedding, Sanctuary 1:00 pm La Shyon Bradley/David Harris Reception, 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 5
ASBURY S TREE FOR THE FUTURE AUGUST 20 ~ 6 PM IN FELLOWSHIP HALL WORSHIP GOD S AMAZING GRACE MIN. MATTHEW WILKE SCRIPTURE LESSON GENESIS 45:1-15 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! We are sorry for the delay in the receipt of our latest donor tree order. The order has not yet been completed, due to a problem with the engraver's machinery. For those who are affected, we will notify all of you when the order arrives. Thanks for your support and your patience. Martrice Green and Rene Carter Project Co chairs ASBURY FINANCE UPDATE ~ AS OF JULY 31, 2017 ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE INCOME $689,105 $722,184 ($33,079) EXPENSES $730,275 $724,820 ($5,455) NET INCOME ($41,170) ($2,636) ($38,534) 6
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 7
Thank you so much for your support of our Book Bag & Swag Drive! The families will be so excited to receive the much needed supplies. Please know that Asbury s demonstra on of pu ng faith into ac on will be a blessing to families who are unable to provide these things but whose children deserve the opportunity to start their school year off right! All the best to the generous members of Asbury UMC. Sincerely, Sonya M. Crudup, Program and Policy Analyst One Congrega on. One Family. D.C. Department of Human Services Greetings Asbury Church, On behalf of the Thomson Elementary School Family, I send heartfelt thanks for your amazing generosity. Because of you we were able to hand out 20 stuffed back packs. It is a blessing to have partners like Asbury to support the work in our school. Warmly, Principal Shepherd 8
PRAYER CARDS The Prayer Ministry at Asbury wants to encourage church members, church staff and visitors to pray, and help those who are new in the faith to develop their prayer life, and revitalize ministries with these scripture-based Prayer Cards! The cards will be available on the new Prayer Corner display rack in the Narthex. Each Prayer Card provides a biblically based area of prayer for specific needs or groups of people and are printed on both the front and back sides. They give numerous precise topics of prayer supported with Scripture references. Please use the Prayer Cards as part of your prayer life. Here are a few samples and there are other topics to choose from. 9
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 on the following days and times. Parking is available at all locations. BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 11 Mondays, 7:00-8:15 pm Asbury UMC 926 11th St., NW, WDC Rooms 1-11/1-12 BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 12 Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15 pm Asbury UMC 926 11th St., NW, WDC Rooms 1-11/1-12 BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 6 Wednesdays, 10:30 am-12:00 pm First UMC of Hyattsville 6201 Belcrest Rd., Hyattsville, MD Room 201 FACILITATORS Min. Matthew Wilke Rev. Ivan Milosi FACILITATOR Mr. Jesse James FACILITATOR Dr. Adelia H. Williams If you are interested in participating or wish to know more: Stop by Fellowship Hall after worship service TODAY Contact Vanessa Williford, Faith Formation Chair at Williford_v@hotmail.com Call the Church Office at (202) 628-0009 Study manuals will be available for sale in the class. 10
MARC BIRTHDAY MEETING July, August and September birthday members, please plan to attend a planning meeting TODAY following the 10:30 am service on the 11th Street side of the sanctuary. Please come to prepare for the September 10 celebration. Thank you, Mamie Goodwin 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. 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! 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 Ready? Set? Minister! Riding a bike. Using a new computer program. Ironing a shirt. Training is important whenever anyone learns a new skill. Training is important in Stephen Ministry too. Before your Stephen Leader and Stephen Ministers begin their work, they go through a lot of training. When they start their official ministry, they will be ready. A September º0 training class for Stephen Ministers is beginning soon. To find out more about Stephen Ministry, stop by Fellowship Hall after worship or contact Tawana Jackson on 202 628 0009, today. 11
Celebrating 181 Years September 17, 10 am (one service) Guest Preacher: Theme: Rev. Dr. Evan Young, Former Associate Pastor of Asbury UMC Current Annapolis District Superintendent Even Greater Things Scripture Lesson: John 14:12 14 Get Involved: Invite friends, bring family, donate to Fund the Furnace DAILY WORD GETTING AROUND Sunday, August 20 1 Peter 4:8-11 Monday, August 21 Psalm 23:1-6 Tuesday, August 22 James 5:7-8 Wednesday, August 23 Ephesians 6:5-9 Thursday, August 24 Psalm 34:1-18 Friday, August 25 Joshua 4:18-24 Saturday, August 26 Psalm 98:1-9 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 12