A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive · Little Rock, AR 72212 225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org Asbury UMC Little Rock 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.” December 13, 2015 3rd Sunday of Advent - Joy
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A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive · Little Rock, AR 72212
225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org
Asbury UMC Little Rock
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.”
December 13, 2015
3rd Sunday of Advent - Joy
Welcome to Asbury. We are glad you are here at Asbury today, and hope you will feel God’s love in your worship experience. We invite you to note the Asbury Calendar on the back page of the bulletin, and print your information on the pads and return them to the end of the pew. If you desire to join Asbury UMC, come forward during the last song, and our pastors will greet you.
Please take a few moments to silence your phone. For the most meaningful worship, we encourage you to take advantage of our nursery available
for infants through 2 years old.
Divine Worship Sanctuary
December 13, 2015 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.
Gathering in God’s Presence
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
*Congregational Call to Worship
Emmanuel, Emmanuel 204 Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel.
God with us, revealed in us, His name is called Emmanuel.
*Hymn of Praise The First Noel (vs. 1,2) 245
Preparing Our Hearts Lighting of the Advent Candle 8:30 John, Nancy & John Marshall Knighten 10:45 Tim and Carey Parker and Family Congregational response: Almighty Father, Thank you for the gift of joy which enters our hearts from the gift of your Love. May your Holy Spirit stir in our lives the possibilities to experience the Joy of life, as we come to know better your Son Jesus Christ, and share His joy with others. In His Holy name we pray, Amen.
Children’s Moments (8:30) Laura Stinnett
(10:45) Megan Garrison
The congregation is invited to sing “Away in a Manger” in welcoming the children forward.
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
Children 3 years to 6th grade are invited to attend their own special worship service, called Kids’ Club. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend.
Sing We Now of Christmas A Service of Lessons and Carols
Howard Helvey
Carol What Shall We Sing for the Child Chancel Choir
Lesson 1 Isaiah 40:1-5, 9 Rev. Chase Green
Hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (vs. 1,2) 211
Narrative Dr. Vicki Logan
Carol People, Look East Chancel Choir
Lesson 2 Luke 1:26-35, 46-53 Rev. Green
*Please stand as you are able.
Hymn Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming (vs. 1,2) 216
Narrative Dr. Logan
Carol Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Chancel Choir
Narrative Dr. Logan
Hymn Once in Royal David's City (vs. 1,2) 250
Lesson 3 Luke 2:1-7 Rev. Green
Carol Coventry Carol Chancel Choir
Lesson 4 Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Green
Hymn While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks (vs. 1,2) 236
Narrative Dr. Logan
Carol Go, Tell It On the Mountain Chancel Choir
Lesson 5 Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Green
Hymn What Child Is This? (vs. 1,2) 219
Narrative Dr. Logan
Carol What Can I Give Him? Chancel Choir
Narrative Dr. Logan
Hymn Joy to the World (vs. 1,2) 246 Lesson 6 John 1:1-14 Rev. Green
Carol Sing We Now of Christmas Chancel Choir
*Hymn of Commitment It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (vs. 1,2) 218
*Blessing of God’s People
*Choral Benediction Let There Be Peace on Earth (chorus) 431
Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow;
To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.
Postlude Assisting in Worship: 8:30 & 10:45 - Dr. Vicki Logan, Rev. Chase Green
Judith Hill, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director [email protected]
Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center
December 13, 2015 10:45 A.M. Please take a few moments to silence your phone.
For the most meaningful worship, we encourage you to take advantage of our nursery available for infants through 2 years old.
Please complete the information requested in the friendship pads and return to the end of the row.
Angels We Have Heard On High
Welcome and Announcements
Lighting of the Advent Candle Scott, Tracy and Ryleigh Maple
Congregational response: Almighty Father, Thank you for the gift of joy which enters our hearts from the gift of your Love. May your Holy Spirit stir in our lives the possibilities to experience the Joy of life, as we come to know better your Son Jesus Christ, and share His joy with others. In His Holy name we pray, Amen.
Christmas Perspectives Maddy Adkins, Ben Cogbill, Will Shelton
Children’s Moments
Laura Stinnett
Children 3 years to 6th grade are invited to attend Kids’ Club, a special worship service. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend.
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Sharing of Our Gifts
Born in Bethlehem Dennis Robertson
Lesson Matthew 1:23 Christian Dawson
Breath of Heaven Mary Catherine Ross
Lesson Matthew 1:21 Shawn Burks
Do You Hear What I Hear Terry South
Lesson Luke 2:10 Madeline Carver
This is Christmas Lanier Hocott
Lesson Isaiah 9:6 Jackson South
Away in a Manger Valera McDaniel
Lesson Matthew 2:11 Alaina DuPas
Little Drummer Boy Mike DuPas
Lesson Luke 2:20 Miles Harward
Joy to the World
The Invitation
The Blessing
Joy to the World
Assisting in Worship: Mike DuPas
Sound Operator: Randy Dennis / Video Operator: Tony Hilliard
Celebration Band Celebration Singers Lisa Burgess Dusty Jones Lanier Hocott Valera McDaniel Jay McDaniel Scott Southern Dennis Robertson Mary Ross Terry South
Special Events Sunday, December 13th...............................Choir Cantata 8:30 & 10:45 Divine Services (Sanctuary) Sunday, December 13th..........................Christmas Extravaganza 10:45 Celebration Service (WAC) Friday, December 18th........................................................Hendrix College Choir 7:30 pm (Sanctuary) Sunday, December 20th....................................................................Youth Lock-In 4:30 pm (Warehouse) Thursday, December 24th.....................................................Christmas Eve Service 4:00 pm (Sanctuary) Thursday, December 24th.....................................................Christmas Eve Service 7:00 pm (Sanctuary) Thursday, December 24th...................................................Christmas Eve Service 11:00 pm (Sanctuary) Sunday, December 27th..................................................Stone Soup 1:30 pm (Quapaw Quarter UMC)
YOUTH NEWS:
Tonight, we’ll be back in the Warehouse for our LAST “regular” Sunday night of the year!
5:30 --- I’ll be teaching, and we’ll have supper, games, and worship!
This Wednesday, Ben Cogbill will be leading Bible Study! 6:00 - 7:30 in the Warehouse!
Come eat, hang out, play a couple of games, and hear Ben teach!
Remember our blanket drive (for Stone Soup) against the Children’s Ministry! (LAST DAY
FOR THE COMPETITION IS THIS WEDNESDAY!!!) Whichever group wins gets to pie either Miss Laura or Amy in the face a week from Wednesday-December 16! Start picking up blankets today! (They normally have lots of $5 ones at Wal-Mart!) The youth blanket box is outside of the Warehouse!
Remember, we have our annual Christmas lock-in coming up on Sunday, December 20!
Permission slips are on the youth board! Cost is $20, and covers 4 UNLIMITED HOURS at Playtime Pizza! Bring a friend, but they have to have a permission slip, too! Packing list is on the flyer...make sure you check it!!!
December Drivers Van Car Dave Mundorff Jim Britt
Preaching Schedule Sunday, Dec. 13th Sunday, Dec. 20th 8:30 Divine Worship Cantata Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Cantata Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Celebration Service Christmas Extravaganza Rev. Mary Hilliard
Wednesday, January 13th: Wild Wednesdays and The Edge will resume
Open Dates for Sacred Grounds: You can sponsor a week, several weeks or a month ($100 per week). Open dates are Dec. 27, Jan. 3 &10.
Open Date for Flowers: January 3, 10 & 17. Call the office to order.
We are collecting Quarters for Heifer International! Help us fill up the Peace Pipes with your quarters, which will go toward providing an animal for those in need!
Pastor on Call: Dec. 18, 19, 20 Rev. Mary Hilliard Dec. 25, 26, 27 Rev. Chase Green
Prayers: Lonnie Baker Harold Smith Charlie Ward Family & Friends of Virginia Bush Diane Gardner & Family in the death of her father, James Wisdom
Church Council Planning Retreat Asbury UMC’s Church Council Planning Retreat will be on January 9th from 9 am - Noon. These sessions have proved to be very important in the life of Asbury, as crucial decisions are made and feedback from members implemented. Please make every effort to be a part of this event to promote the kingdom experience known as Asbury UMC, and your own personal accountability in creating Asbury to be an even greater church in 2016!
Christmas Eve Services 4:00 pm - Sanctuary - Childcare available 7:00 pm - Sanctuary - Childcare available 11:00 pm - Sanctuary - featuring the Quapaw Brass Quintet
Thank you to the Harward’s, DuPas’, Dawson’s, Amy Bennett, Green’s and everyone else who helped or cooked for Christmas Carols, Casseroles and Cookies with St. Nick. Thank you to Stephen Edds and Mike DuPas for the carols and the 5th and 6th grade Sunday School class for their amazing performance of the Christmas Story. But of
course, the best part was the visit from St. Nick and his happy elf!
Praises: Meaghan Arnold Hillary & Casey Jones in the birth of their son, Mitchell
WANTED if you can sponsor a week, several weeks or a month ($100 per week). THANK YOU!
Sunday, December 13th - 3rd Sunday of Advent 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) Christmas Cantata 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3rd-6th grade (Room 204) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3 yrs-2nd grade (Room 215) 10:40 am Praise Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) Christmas Cantata 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) Christmas Extravaganza 3:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse)
Monday, December 14th 7:30 am ACCDC 10:30 am Mary Circle (Parlor) 5:30 pm ACCDC Staff Meeting (Warehouse) 6:00 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)
Tuesday, December 15th 7:30 am ACCDC 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting (WAC) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105)
Wednesday, December 16th 7:30 am ACCDC 5:45 pm The Edge (Room 206) 6:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:00 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays (Room 215)
Thursday, December 17th 7:30 am ACCDC 6:15 pm Handbell Rehearsal (Room 201) 6:30 pm Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC)
Friday, December 18th 7:30 am ACCDC 7:30 pm Hendrix College Choir (Sanctuary)
Saturday, December 19th
Sunday, December 20th - 4th Sunday of Advent 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) Christmas Cantata 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3rd-6th grade (Room 204) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3 yrs-2nd grade (Room 215) 10:40 am Praise Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) Christmas Cantata 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) Christmas Extravaganza 3:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 4:30 pm Youth Christmas Lock-In (Warehouse, WAC)
Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Click on “Blogs.”
