ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES AUGUST 27, 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 TWELFTH 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 Morning Has Broken...Hopson 10:30 am Selection Dr. Lester Green, Guest Organist 10:30 am We ve Come to Worship You...Key THE CHURCH GATHERS CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Amidst the forces of death and destruction, it takes a village to save us. Amidst the rivers that would carry us out to sea, People: it takes people of real courage to pull us from the water courses of life. Leader: Amidst the fear and hatred in our world, People: it takes mercy and compassion to reveal the face of God. Leader: Come, let us worship. PROCESSIONAL 10:30 am Holy, Holy Holy! Lord God Almighty (64 UMH) WELCOME AND WORDS OF HOSPITALITY PASSING OF THE PEACE (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) HYMN OF PRAISE Koinonia (579 AAHH) Christ Is All (363 AAHH) OPENING PRAYER Gracious God, we come this day, to present our minds and bodies to you as a holy and living sacrifice. We seek the blessings that come from the renewal of our minds. May we discern your will and come to know what is good and acceptable and perfect in your sight. Amen. (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) CHILDREN S MESSAGE 10:30 am Ruth Scarbrough MINISTRY OF MUSIC 8:30 am When I ve Done My Best...Dorsey Adelia H. Williams, Soprano 10:30 am Make Me A Servant...Willard 2
CALL TO PRAYER 10:30 am Just a Little Talk with Jesus...C. Derricks MORNING PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE 8:30 am Bless the Lord, O My Soul...Crouch 10:30 am The Sweetest Name of All...Coomes WE HEAR THE WORD SCRIPTURE LESSONS Romans 12:1 8 (NT Pages 161 162) Matthew 16:13 20 (NT Page 18) Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. HYMN OF PREPARATION Hold To God s Unchanging Hand (404 AAHH) SERMON Who Are You? Rev. Dr. Maidstone Mulenga Director of Communications, Council of Bishops, The United Methodist Church WE RESPOND IN FAITH HYMN OF INVITATION Have Thine Own Way, Lord (382 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 Great is Thy Faithfulness...Chisholm Adelia H. Williams, Soprano 10:30 am Use Me...Fryson 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 Siyahamba (164 AAHH) BENEDICTION POSTLUDE 8:30 am Precious Lord, Take My Hand...Dorsey 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: Adelia H. Williams, Soprano (8:30 am) Summer Choir (10:30 am) Children's Message: Ruth Scarbrough (10:30 am) Liturgists: Brenda Sanders (8:30 am) Ruth Scarbrough & Carol Travis (10:30 am) Ushers: Men Greeters: Claudia Thompson, Herman Thompson & Lorraine Thompson (8:30 am) Rene Carter, Judith Roberts & Frankye Warren (10:30 am) Acolyte: Elle Waters (10:30 am) Trustees on Duty: Darryl Wyles (8:30 am) Michelle Jefferson Atkins (10:30 am) AUGUST 27 ~ 6 PM IN FELLOWSHIP HALL WORSHIP HOPE OF HEAVEN ~ MIN. MATTHEW WILKE SCRIPTURE LESSON ISAIAH 51:1-6 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! Child care and street parking are available. 4
Rev. Dr. Maidstone Mulenga The Rev. Dr. Maidstone Mulenga is a communicator, author, journalist, minister, pastor, church administrator, husband, father and most importantly, a disciple of Jesus Christ. Dr. Mulenga serves as the Director of Communications for the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. In this role, Dr. Mulenga serves as the point person for all the official statements of the Council of Bishops and works with all the bishops throughout the world on communication planning and strategizing. Previously, Dr. Mulenga served in the dual role as the Assistant to the Bishop and Director of Connectional Ministries in the Baltimore Washington Conference. As an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church, he has previously served as pastor in several churches in the then Western New York Conference and as director of communications in the Upper New York Conference. Before answering a call to ordained ministry, Dr. Mulenga worked at several newspapers in Michigan and New York as editor of various departments and at various levels, including as Managing Editor. He has served as delegate to the General and NEJ Conferences and is the editor of the Northeastern Jurisdiction Conference Daily Christian Advocate. Dr. Mulenga also serves as secretary of the General Conference Committee on Correlation and Editorial Revision, the committee that edits the Book of Discipline. Dr. Mulenga serves as director on several boards including the United Methodist Publishing House in Nashville; the Jane Bancroft Robinson Foundation in Washington, D.C.; the Board of Child Care in Baltimore, the Asbury Communities Board in Gaithersburg; and the Mid Atlantic United Methodist Foundation in Lancaster, PA. He holds a doctorate in theology and degrees in divinity, computer mediated communication, and journalism from colleges in Zambia, Michigan, and New York states. He is a published author in several books and publications including his own, To Our Readers: A Study of Guilt Redemption in Newspaper Corrections. He is married to Charity and they have two daughters, Lukonde and Mukuka, who attend the University of Michigan and Penn State respectively. 5
Asbury s Week At A Glance Sunday, August 27, 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 Neighbor to Neighbor Breakfast, G 1 9:45 am Toiletries/Undergarment Distribution, Library 6:00 pm The Bridge Worship Service, G 1 Monday, August 28, 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 29, 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 30, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/ 1 12 6:00 pm Wesley Seminary: Spiritual Formation Class, G 1 Thursday, August 31, 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, September 1, 2017 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., 1 11/ 1 12/2 8/2 9 Saturday, September 2, 2017 10:00 am Asbury Handbell Choir Rehearsal, G 13 10:00 am Wesleyan Choir Rehearsal, OSH 11:00 am Altar Guild/Communion Set up, Sanctuary 11:00 am Archives & History Committee Mtg., Library 11:30 am Combined Choir Rehearsal, OSH 11:30 am Food Pantry, G 4 12:00 pm Brighter Day Ministry/Crocheting for Christ, G 1 2:00 pm Higher Praise Choir Rehearsal, OSH 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) 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
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 redtagged 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. As of August 24 ~ $30,000 raised 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-you-go 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
OJT = IMT Dear Asburyans REMEMBER, GIFTS TO FUND OUR FURNACE SHOULD BE IN ADDITION TO YOUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS. The church still must pay its everyday expenses. Thank you. You hear a lot these days about on the job training or OJT. This is training that is very specific to the job one is going to do. Stephen Ministry offers IMT: in ministry training. No matter what kind of training you ve had before, Stephen Ministry will teach you what you need to know about how to do a good job of caring for others. Is God calling you to find out more about becoming a Stephen Minister? See Tawana Jackson in Fellowship Hall this Sunday or call 202 628 0009 for more information. 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 8
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 The study manual is $16 will be available for sale in the class. 9
ALL MEN OF ASBURY YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE THOMAS S. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL BIBLE STUDY SERIES DATE: Each Sunday from September 17 to October 29 TIME: 9:00 10:00 am LOCATION: Asbury s Christian Education Building Second Floor, Room 1-12 FACILITATORS: Bishop Marcus Matthews and Randolph Scott Registration begins this Sunday, August 27 after both worship services in Fellowship Hall. Stop by the UMM table to sign-up. Join us for spiritual enlightenment, reflection, and fellowship. William Bill Johnson, Chairman Asbury UMM Bible Study Committee Joseph N. Yearwood, III, President Asbury United Methodist Men 10
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. 11
Dear Rev. Mills and Asbury Church Family, Dear Asburyans, Thank you for your prayers, calls and concern after my recent surgery. My recovery has gone smoothly. Josephine Baker Thank you doesn't seem adequate enough for all of the comfort that I received from your kind deeds, heartfelt prayers and beautiful sentiments expressed in your cards, flowers, calls, and very generous donations. I am overwhelmed by your show of love and concern, all of which have served to keep me strong and eternally grateful. Please know that your donations and that of others has made it possible for me to make a sizeable contribution to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in memory of my husband. To GOD be the glory for the great things HE has done. Sincerely, Jane R.L. Robison DAILY WORD GETTING AROUND Sunday, August 27 John 10:14-18 Monday, August 28 John 14:23-27 Tuesday, August 29 Matthew 6:19-24 Wednesday, August 30 2 Corinthians 5:15-21 Thursday, August 31 1 John 5:1-14 Friday, September 1 Isaiah 42:9-16 Saturday, September 2 Philippians 4:6-7 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