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1401 Camden Avenue · Salisbury, Maryland 21801 · 410-749-2131 ·
www.asburyweb.org
Sermon Series:
Bread, Bath, and Beyond
Sermon: Washed in the Water
Scriptures for Next Sunday
1 Samuel 3:1-20; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
Music for Next Sunday 8:00 a.m. / EMA Worship: Dr. Michael
Stefanek, Organ/Piano 8:45 a.m. / CAYR Worship: Praise Band 11:00
a.m. / Festive Worship: Vocalists, Dr. Michael Stefanek,
Director/Organ/Piano
We welcome all to worship and thank you for choosing Asbury
Church.
Please remember to silence your cell phone.
Asbury United Methodist Church Worship Booklet
1st Sunday after Epiphany - Baptism of the Lord January 10 ,
2021
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January: Brenda Martin (Chair)
Priscilla Basehart
Connie Boccia
Carolyn Connors
Prayer l ist
Please pray for the families of Werner Gruber and Lisa Bernstein
Brenner, for all families experiencing loss or illness, and for the
following:
Abdullah Almutairi Norman Anderson Susan Aydelotte Garrett
Bailey Robin Beattie Rodney Beebe Josh and Rachel Birch Will Bloxom
Krista Bozman Ruth Campbell Aria Carey Peg Castagnola Eric Chatham
Sylvia Chiofolo Pat Cooper Shirley Cropper Sally Dempster Kathy
Donovan Maria Dornberger Lauren Doyle Bill Fulkrod Tucky Franz Gary
Henry Gibson Lisa Gordy Ron Gordy Werner Gruber John Hall Wayne
Hawkins Liz Hickman
Beth Hillman Sue Higgins Ray Hoffman Judy Hogan Joe Hogan John
S. Hough, III Peggy Hovermale Steve and Beverly Janso Missy Johnson
Andi Stover Kennington Fred Lawson Ric Lawson Elizabeth Madruga
Marilyn Mann Claudia Macauley Carl McIntyre Karen Meredith Mezick
Family Milan Milad Denny Mogan Ed Moore Leslie Nielsen Al Olinde
Dee Palmatary Rosamond Panda Teresa Peters Jim Plants Mary Powell
Kara Press Harry “Hank” Rhodes
Fran Rickman Heather Rowe Darin Ruark Marc Salvador Leya
Schiller Carol Sheller Julia Simpson Jason Spence Sisters of the
Spirit Rev. Lawrence Staton John Steelman Esther Stevenson Cathy
Stratton Brandy Starkey Terrill Pheobe Wall Ozzie Wilkinson Junior
Rodriguez-Zamudio Penny Ziegler Unnamed Active Military Veterans
Our Schools and Children Immigrant Families LGBTQ Friends and
Family Victims of all Violence Cure for Coronavirus All who are
Lonely Healthcare Workers Racial Justice Servants in Fellowship
The Prayer Group at Asbury continues to pray weekly for the many
concerns lifted up to them confidentially. Please keep this prayer
ministry in your thoughts and consider joining with them for
healing and peace for all. If you need prayer during the week,
please contact Pastor Tom, Heather or Genevieve at the church, or
Carol Bisker at (410) 749-3563.
Please let us know if prayers are no longer needed for anyone on
the Prayer List. We try to keep as up-to-date as possible.
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Early Morning Asbury (EMA)
8:00 AM Reflective Worship in the Sanctuary Lay Reader: Sara
Lewis
Head Usher: Rick Bisker / Sound: Sam Locke
Designates your invitation to stand
Prelude When Jesus Came to Jordan (tune: King’s Lynn) David
Cherwien Dr. Michael Stefanek, Organ Welcome and Announcements
Greeting: One: The heavens open. The Spirit descends. Many: Jesus
emerges from the water. One: And a voice echoes through the blue
expanse. Many: “This is my child, the Beloved, with whom I am
well-pleased.” One: Jesus is named and loved. Many: Let us worship
the one who names and loves us still.
Apostles’ Creed, No. 882
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and
earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was
conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered
under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he
descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended
into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will
come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy
Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life
everlasting. Amen. Opening Prayer: Most wonderful God, flawed
though we are, we too delight in your beloved Son. We too yearn to
be washed clean and called beloved. When Jesus was baptized, the
heavens opened up and Spirit came down like a dove. Send the Spirit
upon us again today, and open us to your unending love. Through
Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen!
First Lesson, Genesis 1:1-5 [Scr iptures found on pages 8 &
9] One: This is the Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
Second Lesson, Acts 19:1-7 One: This is the Word of the Lord. Many:
Thanks be to God.
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Musical Reflection When Jesus Came to Jordan Traditional Dr.
Michael Stefanek, Piano Gospel Lesson, Mark 1:4-11 One: This is the
Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Many: Thanks be to God. Sermon
Washed in the Water Pastor Tom Pasmore Remembrance of Baptism
Prayers and Concerns The Lord’s Prayer [See back of page] Offering
of Our Gifts Offertory Sunday Joy! Mark Hayes Dr. Michael Stefanek,
Piano Presentation Hymn, No. 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings
flow; praise God, all creatures her below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts. Praise Jesus Christ, whose
power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Sending Forth: One: Jesus is here. The Light of the World. The
Source of Living Water. The Savior of us all.
Let us go and take Christ to the world. All: Amen.
Postlude Hymn to Joy Michael Burkhardt Dr. Michael Stefanek,
Organ
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Come As You Are (CAYR)
8:45 AM Praise and Worship Service in Fellowship Hall Lay
Reader: Sarah Pasmore
Sound: Fred Webster & Don Sorrenti
Designates your invitation to stand
Welcome and Announcements Opening Songs The River Praise Band
First Lesson, Genesis 1:1-5 [Scr iptures found on pages 8 & 9]
Second Lesson, Revelation 21:1-6a Children’s Message Heather
Harman
Prayers and Concerns Frances Sterling The Lord’s Prayer [See
back of page] Offering Our Gifts Offertory Baptized Praise Band
Gospel Lesson, Mark 1:4-11
Sermon Washed in the Water Pastor Tom Pasmore Remembrance of
Baptism Sending Forth: One: Jesus is here. The Light of the World.
The Source of Living Water. The Savior of us all.
Let us go and take Christ to the world. All: Amen.
Closing Song Spirit of the Living God Praise Band
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11:00 AM Worship Service in the Sanctuary Lay Reader: George
Whitehead
Head Usher: Deke Sheller / Sound: Rick Holloway
Crucifer: Allison Harris
Designates your invitation to stand
Prelude When Jesus Came to Jordan (tune: King’s Lynn) David
Cherwien Dr. Michael Stefanek, Organ
Welcome and Announcements Processional Hymn I Sing the Almighty
Power of God Traditional Chamber Choir Dr. Michael Stefanek,
Director Greeting:
One: The heavens open. The Spirit descends. Many: Jesus emerges
from the water. One: And a voice echoes through the blue expanse.
Many: “This is my child, the Beloved, with whom I am well-pleased.”
One: Jesus is named and loved. Many: Let us worship the one who
names and loves us still.
Opening Prayer: Most wonderful God, flawed though we are, we too
delight in your beloved Son. We too yearn to be washed clean and
called beloved. When Jesus was baptized, the heavens
opened up and Spirit came down like a dove. Send the Spirit upon
us again today, and open us to your unending love. Through Christ
Jesus our Lord. Amen!
First Lesson, Genesis 1:1-5 [Scr iptures found on pages 8 &
9] One: This is the Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
Second Lesson, Acts 19:1-7 One: This is the Word of the Lord. Many:
Thanks be to God.
Children’s Message Heather Harman
Festive Worship
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Music Reflection When Jesus Came to Jordan Traditional Chamber
Choir Dr. Michael Stefanek, Director
Gospel Lesson, Mark 1:4-11 One: This is the Gospel of our Lord,
Jesus Christ. Many: Thanks be to God. Sermon Washed in the Water
Pastor Tom Pasmore Remembrance of Baptism Prayers and Concerns The
Lord’s Prayer [See back of page] Offering Our Gifts Offertory
Sunday Joy! Mark Hayes Dr. Michael Stefanek, Piano Presentation
Hymn, No. 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God,
all creatures her below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source
of all our gifts. Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise
the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Sending Forth:. One: Jesus is here. The Light of the World. The
Source of Living Water. The Savior of us all.
Let us go and take Christ to the world. All: Amen.
Choral Benediction God be With You Till We Meet Again
Traditional Chamber Choir Dr. Michael Stefanek, Director
Postlude Hymn to Joy Michael Burkhardt Dr. Michael Stefanek,
Organ
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Scriptures 1st Sunday after Epiphany - Baptism of the Lord:
January 10, 2021
Genesis 1:1-5 New International Version (NIV) In the beginning
God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless
and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the
Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let
there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was
good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the
light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was
evening, and there was morning - the first day. One: This is the
Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God. Acts 19:1-7 New Living
Translation (NLT) While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled
through the interior regions until he reached Ephesus, on the
coast, where he found several believers. “Did you receive the Holy
Spirit when you believed?” he asked them. “No,” they replied, “we
haven’t even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” “Then what baptism
did you experience?” he asked. And they replied, “The baptism of
John.” Paul said, “John’s baptism called for repentance from sin.
But John himself told the people to believe in the one who would
come later, meaning Jesus.” As soon as they heard this, they were
baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then when Paul laid his
hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in
other tongues and prophesied. 7 There were about twelve men in
all.
One: This is the Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God.
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Mark 4:1-11 Good News Translation (GNT)
So John appeared in the desert, baptizing and preaching. “Turn
away from your sins and be baptized,” he told the people, “and God
will forgive your sins.” Many people from the province of Judea and
the city of Jerusalem went out to hear John. They confessed their
sins, and he baptized them in the Jordan River.
John wore clothes made of camel's hair, with a leather belt
around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. He
announced to the people, “The man who will come after me is much
greater than I am. I am not good enough even to bend down and untie
his sandals. I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with
the Holy Spirit.”
Not long afterward Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of
Galilee, and was baptized byJohn in the Jordan. As soon as Jesus
came up out of the water, he saw heaven opening and the Spirit
coming down on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You
are my own dear Son. I am pleased with you.” One: This is the
Gospel of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Many: Thanks be to God!
1. Reread the Scriptures for this week.
2. What do you need to be washed clean from?
3. Can you imagine God saying to you, “You are my child, the
beloved; with you I am well pleased?”
4. How does it feel to imagine God saying those words to
Asbury News 2021 Offering Envelopes For members/friends using
numbered offering envelopes your box of envelopes are ready for
pick up outside the church office or in Fellowship Hall (for those
who usually attend the 8:45 service). If you have not used
envelopes in the past and would like numbered envelopes, please
contact Janice Ilczuk- [email protected] or 410-749-2131 ext
105. Electronic Funds Transfer Please consider your 2021 giving by
electronic funds transfer (EFT). It is very easy to sign up – just
complete the back of your Generosity Pledge Card and we will do all
the processing. Giving by EFT lessens the worry if you have
cash/checks with you when you come to worship. This also maintains
consistent giving and avoids the need to “catch up” on your giving
when you are away. We have over 55 members/friends who currently
enjoy giving electronically.
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Church Office Closed The church office will be closed Monday,
January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Souper Bowl Sunday The youth of Asbury invite you to help them
feed those who are hungry in our community. Starting January 17,
2021, there will be shopping bags and lists available to take and
return with the requested items by February 7. Please help us help
those in need. Hyde Scholarship Application Available Soon! The
Hyde Scholarship is presented each year to one or sometimes two
graduating seniors who meet specific criteria. Applicants must be a
member of Asbury UMC and a graduate of a Wicomico County public
high school with good academic standing, and have been accepted to
a 2 or 4-year college. They must also meet Sunday School attendance
requirements, and be active in other church-related activities. The
application will be on-line and is due by Sunday, March 21. The
scholarship(s) will be presented at a later date. Confirmation 2021
Classes! Asbury is again partnering with other local United
Methodist Churches to offer Confirmation and membership to any
student, 8th grade and older, who is interested in learning about
the faith and joining the church. Please contact Brooke if you
would like to sign up. More details will be shared as they become
available. 2021 is upon us! It is time to start thinking about ‘my
one word’ for the new year! There is a helpful book to go along
with this concept—if you would like a copy, please see Kristen.
Here is the nutshell: Instead of a list of new year’s resolutions,
choosing just one word helps us to truly focus on discerning God’s
path for us as we grow spiritually. Pray about what word God is
calling you to focus on in the upcoming year. The website
myoneword.org has lots of words if you need some ideas. Speaking of
2021, a great way to grow in our faith is to have not only a
devotion, but an accountability group. There will be a group
beginning in mid-January focusing on the gospel of Luke. This group
will consist of scripture copying, scripture mapping, and a weekly
zoom discussion Monday evenings at 7pm. It will also be possible to
do the devotion on your own if you prefer. Email
[email protected] if you are interested.
Check out Asbury’s CoronaBible project in the library. This was
a community effort in the spring and summer to hand copy scripture
when we were forced to be physically apart, but remained
spiritually united in our faith and worship through the word. We
have a lot of the gospels and if you would like to contribute to
this living document, please let me Kristen know. Opportunity Shop
Update The Opportunity Shop winter hours: Open for sales Thursdays
10am-1pm. Donations will be accepted Mondays 8:30am -11:30am and
Thursdays 9:30am –1pm or by appointments. Please call the church if
you need an appointment.
http://myoneword.org/mailto:[email protected]
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Effective immediately, we will no longer accept plastic bags. We
will accept paper and cloth shopping bags. Thank you for your
continuous support! Salisbury Urban Ministry Needs Lazarus Food
Pantry: Ramen Noodles, Side Dishes (potatoes, rice, noodles),
cereal bars. Kids Café: Flash Cards (Math), Workbooks Grade 1-5,
Snacks. Men’s Welcome Center: Men’s Boxers (sizes large to
XX-Large). Donations can be dropped off at Salisbury Urban Ministry
located at 326 Barclay Street, Salisbury, MD or call (410)
749-1563.
Community Shelter Emergency Project (CESP) Update
CESP is up and running and requesting your help: (If you have
Facebook then search: Salisbury CESP and click on volunteer or meal
bank).
1. Volunteers: Thank you to those of you who have already signed
up to cover intake and overnight shifts (5-8pm; 8-11pm; and
11-7am). There are still a lot of shifts needing warm bodies so go
to: www.tinyurl.com/cespsignup and pick any dates that you may be
available. Grab a buddy to do it with you…..
2. Meals: Kathy Cannon (no relation !) who is doing an amazing
job coordinating this mission has assigned dinners to Asbury from
January 23 through February 6 which is our normal 2 week hosting
timeframe. If you and your family or a group would be able to
prepare dinner for the homeless men it would be most appreciated.
To make your life easier, please call Sharon Dashiell
(410-742-0076) and leave your name/group, requested date, and what
you are preparing and Sharon will contact Kathy to sign you up. (As
of date, the dates reserved are January 25th and the 31st – thank
you, thank you.) You will need to prepare meals for 35 men. If you
want to prepare your dinner at the Langeler Building (225 North
Division St), we’ll need to know in advance; otherwise, please show
up at 5:45pm to serve at 6:00pm. Plates are provided. We will be
following all COVID guidelines.
3. Last, but not least: If you are interested in supplying grab
‘n go breakfasts or bagged lunches, please google - Housing First
Salisbury Maryland and click on the icon “meal train plus for
Wicomico CESP”. There is also additional information under the
“calendar” at this site in a gold box with “review all
instructions” about what they need and times for delivery.
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Pastoral Staff: Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Tom Pasmore Pastor of
Care
Ministries: Rev. Genevieve Jones
Brown Directors of Ministries: Music Ministries: Michael
Stefanek Finance & Building: Janice Ilczuk Children &
Care
Ministries: Heather Harman Adult Spiritual Formation and
Membership: Kristen Wall-Love
Youth & Family Ministries: Brooke Phulesar Asbury Child
Development Center:
Casey Taylor, Danna Abbott
Church Support Staff: Administrative Office Manager: Lydia
Childs Administrative Assistant: Sheri Burchard Maintenance Worker:
Craig Brown Nursery Staff: Suzy Creel, Joy
Bradshaw, Katie Anderson, Ericalyn Killip
Conference Staff: Bishop: Peggy Johnson Salisbury District
Superintendent: Christina Blake Conference Office:
Rob Townsend Salisbury Urban Ministries: Debbie Donaway SU
Campus Minister: Mary Haggard
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father
who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy
name. Thy kingdom
come. Thy will be
done on earth as it is
in heaven. Give us this
day our daily bread,
and forgive us our
trespasses, as we
forgive those who
trespass against us,
and lead us not into
temptation, but
deliver us from evil.
For thine is the
kingdom, and the
power, and the glory,
for ever.
Amen.
Please send pics of any church happenings for social media via
email: [email protected]. Thanks!
Ways to Give:
Drop your cash or check in the offering plate during
service.
Mail to: Asbury United Methodist Church Attn: Janice Ilczuk
Visit www.asburyweb.org and click “Give Here”. [PayPal will keep
2.2% + 0.30 of each transaction]
Electronic Funds Transfer can be set-up with Janice Ilczuk or
through your local bank.
We have been given a unique charity link that will take you
directly to smile.amazon.com and automatically selects Asbury as
the charity recipient so that you do not have to search for us on
their site. Our direct link is:
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-0607975
DATE DAY 2021 EVENTS TIME LOCATION
January
12 Tue Board of Trustees 12 Noon
12 Tue Farmer’s Market 2:30-5:30 pm Parking Lot
18 Mon ***Office Closed***
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