July 14, 2013 Our Mission To bring others into Asbury UMC to experience a difference, so they make a difference for Jesus Christ and others. Our Invitation To all who need Comfort, Friendship and the Love of God through our Savior Jesus Christ. This church opens wide its doors in the name of our Lord and says, Welcome. A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive Little Rock, AR 72212 225-9231 www.asbury-lr.org
Welcome to Asbury. We are so glad you are here at Asbury today, and hope you will experience God s love in your worship experience. We invite you to take note of the Asbury Calendar located on the back page of the bulletin, and to print your information on the pads and return them to the end of the pew. If you desire to join Asbury UMC, please come forward during the last song, and our pastors will greet you. Please take a few moments to silence your cell phone. Message outline for Rev. Hilliard Let s Build Something! 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 I. In the World, But Not of It John 17:15-18 A. The Lord Sanctifies Us to Send Us Out to Build Our Lives and Fulfill His Purpose B. It Takes a Solid Foundation. II. Process of Building A. Quickly Built or Quality Built? B. Work it Rightly the First Time! C. Recognition Does Not Need to Be Self-Proclaimed III. The Total Structure A. How Important Are Appearances? B. What Are the Steps to Build an Enduring Structure? IV. To Build Something of Worth A. The Purpose Must Live in Your Heart. B. The Substance Which Creates a Solid Foundation. C. The Mortar to Hold Your Spiritual House Together Is. [Come hear the message to find out!] Message Notes
July 14, 2013 Divine Worship Sanctuary Gathering in God s Presence 8:30 & 10:45 A.M. Welcome and Announcements Prelude *Call to Worship May those who love Your salvation say continually, Great is the Lord! Yea, our heart is glad in God, because we trust in God s holy name. Let us make a joyful noise to God with songs of praise! We praise You, O God; we acknowledge you to be the Lord. *Hymn of Praise My Hope Is Built 368 Preparing Our Hearts *Affirmation of Faith 881 *Gloria Patri 70 Children s Moments 8:30 - Tony Hilliard 10:45 - Laura Stinnett (10:45 service only) Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend their own special worship service, called Kids Club. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend. Act of Praise The Holy City Tom Berry Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer 895 The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory *Doxology 95 *Hymn of Meditation Blessed Assurance 369 Hearing God s Word Scripture Lesson 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 871 (NLT, Pew Bible) The Message Let s Build Something! (8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard Matthew 5:1-16 735 Kingdom Building Blocks (10:45) Rev. Chase Green Responding to God With Our Lives *Hymn of Commitment Precious Name 536 *Blessing of God s People *Congregational Benediction Precious Name (chorus) 536 Postlude You are encouraged to go serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Assisting in Worship: Rev. David Moore *Please stand as you are able.
July 14, 2013 Celebration Worship Wilson Activities Center Your Grace is Enough 10:45 A.M. Welcome and Announcements We ask that both guests and members PRINT the information requested in the friendship pads and return them to the end of the row. I Could Sing of Your Love Forever Grace Flows Down Children s Moments Larry Grace Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend their own special worship service, called Kids Club. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend. Prayer and Lord s Prayer Sharing of Our Gifts Always The Message 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 Let s Build Something! Rev. Mary Hilliard The Invitation and Blessing Majesty Assisting in Worship: Daniel Robertson Celebration Band Celebration Singers Grant Needham Matt Pulley Catherine Needham Justin Bryant Chuck D. Gatlin Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor Rev. Chase Green, Pastor of Discipleship Rev. David Moore, Pastor of Congregational Care Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus Stephen Edds, Director of Music Ministries Anguel Kehayov, Organist Daniel Robertson, Praise and Worship Leader Julian Molina, Director of Young Adult and Student Ministries Laura Stinnett, Director of Children s Ministries Connie Wagner, Nursery Director Anita Curtis, Administrator Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager Scott Odena, Membership/publications Kelly Roberts, Child Development Center, Interim Director mary@asbury-lr.org chase@asbury-lr.org david@asbury-lr.org weir-t@sbcglobal.net stephen@asbury-lr.org kehayata@hotmail.com daniel@asbury-lr.org julian@asbury-lr.org laura@asbury-lr.org nursery@asbury-lr.org anita@asbury-lr.org cheryl@asbury-lr.org scott@asbury-lr.org kelly@asbury-lr.org
Special Events July 14-18....Vacation Bible School 6pm July 18....Senior Game Day 10:30 am (Warehouse) July 29-August 2..Camp Tanako Older Elementary Camp (offsite) Church Attendance SUNDAY, July 7th, 2013 Sunday School: 172 8:30 (D) 113 10:45 (D) N/A 10:45 (C) 144 Total Worship Attendance: 257 Guests: 30 (including) First-time Guests: 1 Prayers Becky Brown Ed Stinnett Phil Rice Charles Ward, Sr. Wadene Hilliard Clef Vaughan VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 14-18, 6-8:30pm Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God will challenge us to discover our creativity and our own imagination and lastly how to be inspired by God to build, make and innovate. VBS includes Bible stories, crafts, snacks, and much more. For children age 4, as of 8/1/13 through 6 th grade. Register at www.asbury-lr.org. Be sure to look for the VBS special button on the front page! We will not provide dinner this year so be sure to eat before you come! Position Available at Asbury UMC Asbury United Methodist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, is seeking a Director for the ACCDC Mission Program (Asbury Christian Child Development Center). Position will supervise staff and run the day-to-day operations of an existing, established, successful, Children s Pre-School. Seeking energetic, motivational Christian who has a love of children and organized supervisory talents. Must be 21 years of age or older. Bachelor s Degree or higher in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field required. Desired to already have (CDA) Child Development Associate child care credential from an approved program (required to hold CDA within first year of employment). Desired experience and successful track record in teaching early childhood programs. Desired managerial/director/assistant director experience in a childcare program. Asbury United Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please forward Resume and Cover Letter to: accdcgrowskids@asbury-lr.org. An Old-Fashioned Gospel Hour Book your calendars for August 25th at 6pm! Asbury will host its first Old-Fashioned Gospel Hour in the Wilson Activity Center with a variety of fabulous gospel talent. Featured for the event will be: Todd Mead on the mandolin, Scott Odena on the banjo; Linda Southern at the keyboard; Daniel Robertson on the guitar; a gospel quartet from our own Chancel Choir; and our special guest Mr. Dale Kriner of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Mr. Kriner was trained at the New York Institute of Music. He will be playing many wonderful gospel numbers on piano. A homemade ice cream social with all the trimmings and lemonade will be served. A silent auction will also be available. More information about the show, tickets, to come. Proceeds will be for Shared Ministries and Missions Outreach. Remember to: - Pick up an Asbury loaf of bread downstairs and deliver to visitors. Address is on the package. - Wear your name tags. Be visitor friendly! E-Giving You can now make your donations to the church through PayPal, via our website! You do not have to have a PayPal account, and it is a secure site. With this option you can donate by bank account, credit, or debit card. www.asbury-lr.org/members/donate
Asbury Weekly Calendar Opportunities to Grow in Faith and Share Christ. Sunday, July 14 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 2:00 pm Card Ministry (Room 123) 5:00 pm Elevate Student Ministries (Youth Warehouse) Monday, July 15 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, July 16 9:00 am ACCDC Summer Session 2 (Room 216) Wednesday, July 17 9:00 am ACCDC Summer Session 2 (Room 216) Thursday, July 18 9:00 am ACCDC Summer Session 2 (Room 216) 10:30 am Senior Game Day (Youth Warehouse) Friday, July 19 5:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, July 20 6:00 pm Hunter/Reed Wedding Sunday, July 21 - VBS Sunday 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 2:00 pm Card Ministry (Room 123) 5:00 pm Elevate Student Ministries (Youth Warehouse) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center Today s flowers: In Honor of Hila Ruminer s 92nd birthday, by Joel Ruminer. Preaching Schedule July 14th July 21st 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Celebration Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green Pastor on Call: July 15-21 Rev. Mary Hilliard 870-718-3697 Van Driver - July 14.....George Cirks (765-3119) Car - July 14....April Hesselbein (307-7749) Van Driver - July 21......John Ford (920-0999) Car - July 21.....Tom Hesselbein (307-5700)