Worship Services: 8 am Traditional Service, Chapel 9:15 am Traditional Service, Sanctuary 11 am Modern Service, Sanctuary Children, Nursery & Early Childhood Ages 6 weeks to Pre-K: First floor, 7:45 am noon Elementary Ages: Kindergarten to 5th grade: Second floor, 9:15 or 11 am Students 6th - 12th grades: Venue at 9:15 am facebook.com/asburytulsa twitter.com/asburytulsa instagram.com/asburytulsa
Worship Worship Today Excerpt from the Sermon Journal, Monday, January 15, 2018 Written by Pastor Tom Harrison Unite to Grow - Ephesians 14-16 Babies used to terrify me. Though they were utterly helpless, I felt overwhelmed by them. I didn t know what to do. But having become a dad, I learned to respond to them with great affection. They provide such incredible joy. However, there is something wrong when the infant doesn t progress. Children are supposed to grow up, and there comes a point when immaturity isn t attractive. Likewise, baby Christians bring great joy to the family of God. However, we are supposed to move beyond spiritual infancy to mature in our relationship with Christ. While we have individual responses, we also are part of a larger, corporate body the church. I particularly like the passage about speaking the truth in love (verse 15). Something to Think About: How are you maturing in Christ? What are your goals for discipleship in 2018? As part of the church, what work is God calling you to do in 2018? Digging Deeper: Asbury places a high emphasis on ceremony, rituals, liturgy and vestments in worship. This is what s known as High Church and is true for Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, Episcopal, Lutheran and some Presbyterian churches. However, Asbury also allows for freer styles of worship, in keeping with some Protestant practices, which is often called Low Church, as it refers to a lower emphasis on tradition and more emphasis on congregational involvement and evangelism. This is true for Baptist, Quakers, Amish, some Methodist, Lutheran and Presbyterian churches. John Wesley, an Anglican clergyman, was accused of being Low Church because of his open-air preaching and training of church leaders, but he insisted on his commitment to the rituals of the Anglican Church. To this day, Methodism is a robust mixture of High Church traditions and Low Church evangelism. Regardless of where other denominations or congregations fall on this spectrum, we can value their strengths as we all seek to grow in Christlikeness, united under the Lordship of Jesus Christ who is the head of the body, the universal Church (Colossians 1:15-18).
Learn this Week Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week January 22: Ephesians 4:17-24 January 23: Romans 6:1-7 January 24: Romans 12:1-2 January 25: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 January 26: Philippians 2:5-11 January 27: 1 Peter 4:1-6 Next Week: Unite in Attitude Scripture Memory Scripture memory is one of the primary ways the Holy Spirit renews our minds and helps us think and act like Jesus. As a way of growing together in spiritual maturity, Pastor Tom is challenging us to memorize this verse this week: 1/22 Philippians 2:4-5 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: For a complete scripture memory list, stop by any Guest Services desk today. IF: GATHERING FOR WOMEN JOIN US FEBRUARY 9-10 What IF we followed God with perseverance instead of insecurity? February 9, 2018 from 5:30-9:30 pm in the CLC at Asbury. Saturday, February 10 will be from 9 am - 5 pm in host homes. Cost $10. Register at https://register.ifgathering.com/event/ifasburytulsa
Serve this Month FLIPPIN FLAPJACK FEAST TODAY 7 am - 1 pm, CLC Enjoy scrumptious and hot pancakes and sausage! Eat early before services or afterwards with your friends, family or community. Proceeds will benefit Asbury s Men s Ministries and college scholarship program. $ 5 per person or $ 20 for family. Tickets available at door. Starting in January. This course will teach you everything you need to know about dumping debt, building wealth, and changing your family tree. Cost is $95. Sunday afternoon, 3 pm (no child care) Facilitator: Ron Carter Room: Admin Conference Room Orientation (Free): Sunday, January 21 (3 3:30 pm) 1st Session: Sunday, January 21 (3:30 5 pm) Restore Hope Sunday, January 28 Restore Hope Sunday is a huge fundraiser for food, rent assistance and Bible distribution for the Tulsa community. Your donations will give Restore Hope the wholesale buying power at the Community Food Bank as well as support resources to help families onto a path of economic and spiritual vitality. More information at tables in the south lobby TODAY Tuesday evenings, 6 pm (no child care) Facilitator: John Curley Room: 2821 Orientation (Free): Tuesday, January 23 (6 6:30 pm) 1st Session: Tuesday, January 30 (6 8 pm)
About Asbury Are you new to Asbury? Are you wanting a deeper connection with Jesus? Next Welcome Brunch Opportunity February 4 Visit asburytulsa.org/brunch to register today! Please join us at our Welcome Brunch. We invite you to our 4-week Welcome Brunch beginning February 4 at 9:15 or 11 am. This is a great opportunity to learn more about who we are as a church and to begin to get connected into the life of Asbury. Register for the Welcome Brunch today at asburytulsa.org/brunch or stop by the Guest Services Desk. Questions? Contact Michelle Rafferty at mrafferty@asburytulsa.org or 918.492.1771.
Order of Worship January 21, 2018 8 am WELCOME Dr. Guy Ames PRELUDE This is My Father s World Rosanna Corrales BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Jenika & Julianna Henderson, Acolytes CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Angie Cockrell Hymn 139 Dr. Pat Calhoun, Anna Calhoun APOSTLES CREED Dr. Guy Ames FELLOWSHIP MOMENT CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer Angie Cockrell There s Something About That Name Dr. Pat Calhoun, Hymn 171 Anna Calhoun SPECIAL Speak O Lord Angie Cockrell Jamye Henderson PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Tom Harrison PASTORAL MOMENT DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY Barbara Graves SCRIPTURE Ephesians 4:14-16 Pew Bible Pg. 1821 MESSAGE UNITE Rev. Jay Henderson Unite to Grow SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Dr. Guy Ames POSTLUDE 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 www.asburytulsa.org 918.492.1771
Order of Worship January 21, 2018 9:15 am PRELUDE This is My Father s World Rosanna Corrales CALL TO WORSHIP WELCOME Johnny Fuller Rev. Gloria Denton MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS Teach Me, O Lord, I Pray Chancel Choir Speak O Lord New Covenant Orchestra FELLOWSHIP MOMENT SPECIAL MUSIC Jesus, Draw Me Ever Nearer Angela Parris PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Tom Harrison PASTORAL MOMENT DOXOLOGY OFFERTORY My Eternal King Chancel Choir New Covenant Orchestra SCRIPTURE Ephesians 4:14-16 Pew Bible Pg. 1821 MESSAGE UNITE Rev. Jay Henderson Unite to Grow SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Dr. Tom Harrison Rev. Gloria Denton ANTHEM Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me Chancel Choir BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Rev. Jay Henderson Rosanna Corrales 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 www.asburytulsa.org 918.492.1771
Order of Worship January 21, 2018 11 am GATHERING SONG Wake Angie Cockrell WELCOME Rev. Gloria Denton BAPTISM FELLOWSHIP MOMENT CALL TO WORSHIP Angie Cockrell WORSHIP This I Believe Holy PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Tom Harrison PASTORAL MOMENT OFFERING MUSIC King Of My Heart Caroline Ewy SCRIPTURE Ephesians 4:14-16 Pew Bible Pg. 1821 MESSAGE UNITE Rev. Jay Henderson Unite to Grow SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Rev. Gloria Denton Rev. Jay Henderson RESPONSE SONG Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Angie Cockrell BENEDICTION Rev. Jay Henderson 6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 www.asburytulsa.org 918.492.1771