ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 ~ 8:30 AM 10:30 AM WORSHIP FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS 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 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST/ CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 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 My Jesus, I Love Thee (574 AAHH, verse 1) We re Marching to Zion (590 AAHH, verse 1) CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: If God had not been for us, People: calamity would have swallowed us whole. Leader: If Christ had not been on our side, People: we would have fallen like birds shot from the sky. Leader: If the Spirit had abandoned us in our need, People: we would have dried up like blooms in the desert. Leader: Come to the Lord in prayer. People: Come find healing and peace. Leader: Come, let us worship. MORNING PRAYER SCRIPTURE READING Esther 4:1 14 (OT, Pages 446 447) MINISTRY OF MUSIC Believe In Yourself arr. Smalls Renee Barnes... Soprano SERMON For Such a Time as This Min. Heureuse Kaj Milosi INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Stand by Me (51 UMH) PRAYER AND PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERING OFFERTORY I Want Jesus to Walk with Me arr. Boatner Renee Barnes... 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 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart (537 AAHH) DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING POSTLUDE 2
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST/ CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 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 PROCESSIONAL Be Still and Know freely arranged We Are Climbing Jacob s Ladder (464 AAHH) CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: If God had not been for us, People: calamity would have swallowed us whole. Leader: If Christ had not been on our side, People: we would have fallen like birds shot from the sky. Leader: If the Spirit had abandoned us in our need, People: we would have dried up like blooms in the desert. Leader: Come to the Lord in prayer. People: Come find healing and peace. Leader: Come, let us worship. CHILDREN S MESSAGE HYMN OF PRAISE Ruth Scarbrough Hold to God s Unchanging Hand (404 AAHH) (Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) CALL TO PRAYER Just a Little Talk With Jesus (378 AAHH) MORNING PRAYER PRAYER RESPONSE Only Believe arr. Rader SCRIPTURE READING Esther 4:1 14 (OT, Pages 446 447) Leader: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. MINISTRY OF MUSIC SERMON INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Asbury Workshop Choir For Such a Time as This Min. Heureuse Kaj Milosi Stand by Me (51 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. 3
RECOGNITION OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS PRAYER AND PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERING OFFERTORY Asbury Workshop Choir Doxology OFFERTORY RESPONSE 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 POSTLUDE God Be with You (639 AAHH) If I Can Help Somebody arr. Androzzo The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary. WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts Director: Everett P. Williams, Jr. Workshop Clinician: Dr. Thomas Tyler (10:30 am) Music: Renee Barnes (soprano 8:30 am) & Asbury Workshop Choir (10:30 am) Liturgists: Kisha Woolen (8:30 am) & Brett Johnson, Elle Waters, and Harper Waters (10:30 am) Ushers: Women Acolyte: Elle Waters & Tange Mills (10:30 am) Greeters: Sandra Kelly, Mary Roberts & Mary Jackson (8:30 am) Greeters: Alice Airall Owens, Barbara Matthews & Zelma Solomon (10:30 am) Trustees on Duty: Jonathan Ladson (8:30 am) & Josephine Baker (10:30 am) Join us for refreshments, resources, and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall from 9:30 10:30 am on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Sunday. 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. 4
Asbury s Week At A Glance Sunday, September 30, 2018 7:30 am Valet Parking 8:00 am Coffee Hour, G 1 8:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:00 am Asbury Federal Credit Union, Fellowship Hall 9:00 am Adult Sunday School, 1 9 9:00 am Sisters of Grace Prayer & Support Meeting, Chapel 9:30 am Children s Sunday School, 2 8/2 9 9:30 am Youth Sunday School, 1 12 10:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 12:30 pm MARC Meeting, 2 8/2 9 1:00 pm Community Football, 1 11/1 12 5:00 pm The Bridge Contemporary Service, Fellowship Hall Monday, October 1, 2018 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 3:00 pm Asburyan Deadline for submissions Tuesday, October 2, 2018 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 10:00 am Dorothy Green Family Hour & Celebration of Life, S. 1:00 pm Dorothy Green Repast, Fellowship Hall 6:00 pm Lay Leaders Monthly Meeting, 1 9 6:30 pm Christian Education Meeting, 1 8 7:00 pm Fitness and Exercise Class, 2 8/2 9 7:00 pm Disciple Fast Track II, 1 11/1 12 Wednesday, October 3, 2018 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 10:30 am Disciple Fast Track II, First UMC 11:00 am Weekly Staff Meeting, 1 8 7:00 pm Wesley Foundation Board of Directors Meeting, 1 9 7:00 pm Wesley Theological Seminary Classes, Fellowship Hall Thursday, October 4, 2018 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 1:00 pm Three Simple Rules (Bible Study), 1 8 Friday, October 5, 2018 7:45 am Downtown Cluster s Geriatric Ctr., G 1/OSH/1 11/1 12 3:00 pm Church Historian Office Hour, Church Archive Center 7:00 pm Phantom of the Opera, Sanctuary Saturday, October 6, 2018 10:00 am Intergenerational Bible Study, 2 8/2 9 10:00 am Asbury Hand Bell Choir, G 13 11:00 am Altar Guild Set Up for Communion, S. 11:00 am Archives & History Meeting, library 11:00 am Wesleyan Choir rehearsal, OSH 11:30 am Food Pantry 12:00 pm Brighter Day & Crocheting Meeting, G 1 12:30 pm Male Choir, OSH 2:00 pm Higher Praise, OSH From The Senior Pastor s Desk September 2018 Word for the Month: PRAYER Scripture of the Month: Luke 11:1 13 Thought for the Month: Teach us to pray, the disciples asked Jesus, and he responded promptly with a deceptively simple but significant model for prayer. When Christians begin to understand why Jesus chose the precise words of this potent prayer, the true power of the Lord s Prayer will be released to change the Christian faith. Not only will Christianity be revolutionized, Christians themselves will become empowered to revolutionize the world. A resource for individual study and small group action, exploring the practical and transforming potential of the prayer as recorded in Luke 11. Each chapter focuses on a particular phrase and explores its impact for ministries of service, healing, and justice. Emphasis for the Month: Spiritual Growth Pastor s Book of the Month: The Revolutionary Power of the Lord s Prayer by Rev. Dr. Alice Burnette Greene 5
9:00 am 10:00 am Adults 1 9 Children 2 8/2 9 Youth 1 12 SERMON The Law of Loyalty Scripture: Ruth 1:8 18 Series: Women of Wisdom Sunday, September 30, 2018 5 :00 pm (new start time) Pastor Matthew Wilke Join us in Fellowship Hall today. Asbury UMC Live Stream Go to asburyumcdc.org and select the live stream button on the home page to watch the 10:30 am and 5 pm services. Change your browser if there s no connection. Fall Bible study opportunities! Intergenerational Bible Study with Howard University Students Saturday, September 8 (8 weeks), 10 am to 12 pm Disciple Fast Track II - Bible Study (at First UMC) Wednesday, September 12 (12 weeks) 10:30 am Disciple Fast Track II - Bible Study Tuesday, September 25 (12 weeks) 7 pm Three Simple Rules Thursday, October 4 (3 weeks) 1 pm A Disciple s Path Wednesday, October 10 (6 weeks) 12 noon Advent Small Group Bible Study December 2 (varied times) Register today in the Fellowship Hall after the service. 6
Minister Heureuse Kaj Milosi is from Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo where she is a member of the Central Congo Annual Conference. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe. While in college, she served as a resident manager and devoted herself to a campus ministry program through which, she learned to put her Christian faith into action. After college, Minister Kaj served as a young adult missionary with the United Methodist Church General Board of Global Ministries in Japan for two years; working with women and children victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Kaj s mission service was such a transformative experience. She speaks of putting Christian love and faith into action by offering services to the underprivileged and marginalized she calls it preaching through action. After her mission in Japan, she served as a trainer for the young adult missionaries class 2016-2018. Minister Kaj is a third-year student working on her Master of Divinity degree in the Missional Fellow Program at Wesley Theological Seminary. She served as an intern at Women s Alliance for Theology, Ethics, and Ritual, in Silver Spring. Now Minister Kaj has joined us this academic year as a seminary student fulfilling Wesley s Practice in Mission and Ministry (Field Education) requirements at our congregation. She will be active in The Bridge, the morning worship services, faith formation ministries, and administrative ministries. Minister Kaj is married to Rev. Milosi, who was a ministry Intern at Asbury United Methodist church last academic year. Rev. Milosi is also from the Congo (Democratic Republic of Congo formally known as Zaire). He is an ordained United Methodist minister in the South Congo Annual Conference. He is a graduate of Africa University with a Bachelor of Divinity and a Master in Peace Governance and Conflict Resolution degrees. He is now pursuing a Master of Divinity and Certificate of Christian Muslims Dialogue at Wesley Theological Seminary. 7
Pocket Change for Our Kidz Campaign begins this coming Sunday, September 30, 2018. Please remember to pick up your Pocket Change pouches after both services and bring your filled pouches to church with you on Sunday, October 14, 2018. All monies collected will now be donated to Thompson Elementary School to assist with purchasing school supplies and/or other items needed for the students. If you have questions, please contact me, Ruth Scarbrough, at 301 505 8288. Remember save your change!! 8
1st Fridays at Asbury Series The Phantom of the Opera A screening of the 1925 silent film Phantom of the Opera, with live organ music. Friday, October 5 @ 7pm Contact: Kelvin Childs: Kelvin87@aol.com or 301 938 0358 The History & Archives Committee will meet Saturday, Oct. 6 in the Library at 10:30 a.m. The historian, James Wright Jr., will give a presentation of his activities and other business will be discussed. Light refreshments will be available. For more information, contact James Wright Jr. at 202 297 4320 or at Jamesw102@hotmail.com OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS PLANNING MEETING Please gather on the 12th Street side of the Sanctuary on SUNDAY OCTOBER 7, 2018 Immediately following our 10am community worship service. Contact person Shirley Thomas - 301.839.3087 9
HAND DANCING LESSONS Several persons have expressed an interest in taking hand dancing lessons. If you are interested in participating in a hand dancing class, please: Stop by the Sound Room Or call Joe Atkins (917) 561 5216 no later than Sunday, Oct. 7th. Classes will be held on Friday evenings beginning in October, We need at least 10 people to begin a class. Safe Sanctuary Training Thank you to everyone who attended the Safe Sanctuary training on Saturday September 22, 2018. It was a successful session. For individuals who were unable to attend the training, and who have direct or indirect contact with children, youth or vulnerable adults through their participation in Asbury activities, you may fulfill your training requirement online at the Baltimore Washington Conference elearning web site www.onlinelearning.bwcumc.org. Upon completion of the training: Please print the training Certificate. Read & review the Asbury Safe Sanctuary Policy Manual. Complete a certification confirming that you have completed the review. Complete the Laity Sexual Misconduct Questionnaire. ~ Copies of the manual, the certification, and the questionnaire are in the box outside the church office. Please place all completed forms in a sealed envelope and leave the Certifications and the Questionnaire in the SPRC mailbox located in the church office. The training & Questionnaire must be completed by October 12, 2018. For questions, please contact Judith Hightower, 202-291-5442. 10
Celebrating Women s Day 2018 An Evening of Jazz, Soul, & Fellowship Featuring: Samuel Prather & Friends Friday, October 12, 2018 7:00 pm Asbury Fellowship Hall Donation: $30 (includes light refreshments) Reservations accepted in Fellowship Hall following today s worship service A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Children s Defense Fund Pastor Appreciation Sunday Sunday, October 14th October is Pastor Appreciation Month with a special emphasis on Sun., Oct. 14 th, which is Pastor Appreciation Sunday. Cards and notes of appreciation are encouraged throughout the month of October. You are invited by SPRC to join in a celebration after the 10:30 worship service for Pastor Appreciation Sunday. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall for light refreshments and an opportunity to share well wishes with clergy. 11
Annual Women s Day Celebration 2018 Continuing Boldly: In Faith, Love, and Action Sunday, October 21, 2018 Guest Speaker: Marian Wright Edelman Founder and President, Children's Defense Fund Reception immediately following service. Women s Day contributions accepted, in the Fellowship Hall. Learn how you can be 1 of 100 Women of Asbury. 12
Asbury United Methodist Church October 2018 Health Ministry Newsletter National Suicide Prevention Month Forty-five thousand people died by suicide last year. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the United States of America. Five Myths about Suicide: Suicide only affects individuals with a mental condition. Fifty-four percent of suicide victims had no diagnosis of mental illness when they killed themselves. Once an individual is suicidal, he always will be suicidal. The act of suicide is an attempt to control or eliminate deep painful emotions caused by painful situations (sexual abuse, rejection, devastating illness or recent or impending crises). Once these thoughts dissipate so will the suicide indentions. Most suicide happen suddenly without warning! Warning signs precede most suicides. People who die by suicide are selfish and take the easy way out most suicide victims do so because they want to end their suffering, which may be either mental illness (often depression) or a very difficult life situation. Talking about suicide will lead to and encourage suicide. (Talking about suicide reduces the stigma and may cause individuals to seek help and rethink their situation.) Risk Factors for Suicide: A family history Substance abuse (drugs, alcohol) Intoxication Access to firearms A serious or chronic medical illness A history of trauma or abuse Prolonged stress Isolation Age people under 24 (especially in the LGBT population) or over 65 A recent tragedy or loss Agitation or sleep deprivation Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) and transgender population (40% transgender person have made suicide attempts!!) 13
Warning Signs of Suicide: Threats I wish I wasn t here. I want to kill myself. Alcohol or drug use Aggressive behavior Suicidal withdrawal Dramatic mood swings Talking, writing or thinking about death Impulsive or reckless behavior Imminent Danger Signs: Putting their affairs in order and giving away their possessions Saying goodbye to friends and family Mood shifts from despair to calm Planning to buy, steal or borrow tools for suicide e.g. prescription medication or firearms Prevention and Treatment: Encourage the of mental health professionals psychotherapy, mental health medications Remove guns, knives or stockpiled pills Talk openly and honestly about suicide Ask how can you be helpful Be sympathetic Listen Show compassion Suicide Hotline 1-800-272-TALK (8255) Suicide now claims more lives than automobile accidents! Suicide rates in people 40-65 have doubled, as well as in the young LGBT population. Forty percent transgender have made suicidal attempts. 14
Service & Luncheon in Honor of: Rev. Dr. Alfonso J. Harrod Celebrating 52 years in Ministry Save the date: October 27, 2018 Music and tributes from 1-2:30 p.m. Free to all with a luncheon to follow at $35 per person Where: First United Methodist Church Hyattsville at 6201 Belcrest Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782. Souvenir book ads are: Full page-$100, Half page-$75, Quarter page-$40 & Business card size-$25. Please send camera ready copy of ads to McKendree Simms Brookland United Methodist Church 2421 Lawrence St., NE Washington, DC 20018 by September 30, 2018. Contact : Belva Martin at 301-792-4613 or Carol Travis at carol6303@aol.com THANK YOU!!!!!! The 2018 Homecoming Committee extends heartfelt appreciation to: Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills for trusting us with execution of a wonderful, spirit filled week in celebration of Asbury s history and future. Ruth Scarbrough, Worship Chairperson, for leadership and guidance as we navigated the road of celebration with reverence. Everett P. Williams, Asbury s Director of Music & Liturgical Arts, for assistance and aid coordinating and facilitating this event. We are especially thankful to our faithful ministries and MEMBERS for your enthusiastic and prayerful support of our ambitious plans. Your financial and tangible food contributions allowed for an amazing and one of a kind celebration. God bless you! 2018 HOMECOMING COMMITTEE 15
Thank You From The UNITED METHODIST WOMEN The United Methodist Women launched a mission project during the summer with Project Transformation to help children improve their literacy and develop a love of reading. Thank you to all who donated books, served as readers and provided dinner for the interns who served as teachers and mentors to the children in grades 1-6. Thank you so much and may God continue to bless each of you. Sunday, September 30 Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Monday, October 1 Isaiah 53:1-10 Tuesday, October 2 Psalm 57:8-11 Wednesday, October 3 1 Timothy 4:7-10 DAILY WORD Thursday, October 4 Isaiah 40:27-31 Friday, October 5 Romans 8:37-39 Saturday, October 6 1 Samuel 16:1-12 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 Friday ~ 8:00 am 4:30 pm 16