A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive · Little Rock, AR 72212 225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org Asbury UMC Little Rock @Maryhilliard82 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.” February 15, 2015
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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 @Maryhilliard82
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.”
February 15, 2015
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 cell phone.
Divine Worship Sanctuary
February 15, 2015 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.
Gathering in God’s Presence
† Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
*Call to Worship
God is Light and in Him is no darkness at all.
O send out the light and Thy truth; let them lead me.
Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Tell of His salvation from day to day.
Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all peoples.
*Hymn of Praise Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing 400
Preparing Our Hearts
Affirmation of Faith A Modern Affirmation 885 Where the Spirit of the Lord is, these is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love, whose mercy is over all His works, and whose will is ever directed to His children’s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen.
*Gloria Patri 70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. Amen.
Act of Praise Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine Stephen Edds (8:30) Arr. William Cutter
We Are the Church / Only a Boy Named David Joy Choir (10:45)
Sabrina Hinson, Mary Noble - directors
Children’s Moments Puppet Ministry (8:30)
Val Carr (10:45)
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.
Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God
† Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer 895
The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Break Forth Into Song Chancel Choir
Allen Pote
*Please stand as you are able.
*Doxology 95 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.
*Hymn of Meditation O How I Love Jesus 170
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Lesson Mark 9:2-10 (NLT, Pew Bible) 769 The Message “Blink, and You’ll Miss It” Rev. Chase Green
Responding to God With Our Lives
*Hymn of Commitment I Love to Tell the Story 156
*Blessing of God’s People
*Choral Benediction I Love to Tell the Story (chorus) 156
I love to tell the story, ‘twill be my theme in glory, To tell the old, old story of Jesus and His love.
You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.
Jamie Holstead, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director [email protected]
Special Events Sunday, February 15th……………………….Right to Die with Dignity/Trusts 4 pm (Room 123) Tuesday, February 17th……………………………………...…….UM Beliefs 6 pm (Room 123) Tuesday, February 17th………………………………...………..Tax Seminar 6 pm (Room 227) Wednesday, February 18th……………………..…….A Study of Romans 5:50 pm (Room 227) Wednesday, February 18th…….…………....…Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Sunday, February 22nd……….Transitioning from Pre-teen to Teenager 5:30 pm (Room 227)
Open dates for Sacred Grounds: Feb. 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22
YOUTH NEWS:
We’ll be in the Warehouse tonight, 5:30-7:30, continuing our study on Philippians! Lance
Dixon will be teaching, and we’ve got an awesome new game!
We’re looking to get our Sunday night meals (March-May) covered right now! If you’d
like to bring (or sponsor) a meal for youth on Sunday night, please let Amy know!
This Wednesday the youth will be joining the congregation in our Ash Wednesday
service! Meet in the Warehouse at 6, and we’ll eat, then join the service at 6:30.
Guys Night Out is Feb. 21st! Guys - Paintball, MUST have waiver before you go! Meet
at the church at 2 pm, bring $15 and money for dinner, pick up is at 8 pm at the church! (Waivers are available on our facebook page)
Girls Night Out is Feb. 21st! We’re going to get pedicures and to dinner! Meet at the
church at 4 pm, and pick up is at 8 pm. Bring $15, waiver and money for dinner.
Pastor on Call: February 21 & 22 Rev. Mary Hilliard
February Drivers Van Car Mike Block Ron Paulson
Preaching Schedule Sunday Sunday February 15th February 22nd 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Celebration Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard
Open dates for Flowers: March 1, 8, 22 Please contact the church office, 225-9231, if you would like to sponsor a week.
Prayers Eleanor Kilbourne Paula Pistoris Family of Dinah Henderson Brenda Throckmorton
Special Children’s Ministry Dates: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children
Feb. 15: JOY Choir will be singing at the 10:45 am worship services; regular Confirmation
class, 12 pm - 2 pm.
Feb. 18: No Wild Wednesdays or The Edge due to the Ash Wednesday Service.
Feb. 20: District Event for 3rd - 6th graders at Professor Bowl, 6 pm - 7:30 pm, $10, RSVP to
Laura Stinnett.
Feb. 22: JUNIOR Choir will be singing at the 10:45 am worship services, Confirmation Class,
meet at 12 for lesson and then to Stone Soup.
Methodist Family Health issues challenge to “Get Up & Give” during Lent Lent is traditionally considered a time to make sacrifices and give up something you love. Methodist Family Health challenges us to contribute items such as socks, underwear, paper products, backpacks, toothbrushes and toothpaste, twin-size crib sheets, wireless composition books, bath towels and washcloths and recreational items. All items must be new. Monetary donations will be used for necessity items and other unmet needs. Bring items to church office.
Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org.
Special Program: On Sunday, Feb. 22, Asbury is hosting Dr. Rebecca Spooner, leading a class for parents/adults on issues of transition in youth from pre-teen to teenager. 5 - 7:30 pm in the Large Conference room. No sign up necessary, join us while your students are upstairs in youth.
February’s Mission of the Month: GOOD SAMARITAN CLOSET Items needed: 5 gallon buckets, bleach, scouring pads, scouring powder, sponges,
mold & mildew remover (Tilex/Lysol), cleaning towels, liquid laundry detergent, household cleaner, mops, brooms, clothes lines, clothes pins, dish soap, latex or rubber gloves, trash bags. Please place items in the designated containers located in the Wilson Activity Center.
Sunday, February 15th 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir Room 204 for 3rd-6th grades 9:30 am Children’s Choir Room 215 for 3 years to 2nd grade 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 4:00 pm Right to Die with Dignity/Trusts (Room 123) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 123) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) Monday, February 16th OFFICE CLOSED 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 6:00 pm Trustees Meeting (Room 123) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) 7:00 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC)
Wednesday, February 18th 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study (Room 123) 5:30 pm A Study of Romans (Room 227) 6:00 pm Elevate e-Groups (Warehouse) 6:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Ash Wednesday Service (Sanctuary) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 226)
Thursday, February 19th 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 10:30 am Senior Game Day (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC)
Friday, February 20th 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 6:00 pm Children’s District Bowling Event (Offsite) Saturday, February 21st 2:00 pm Guys Night Out-Paintball (Offsite) 4:00 pm Girls Night Out-Dinner/Pedicures (Offsite)
Sunday, February 22nd 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir Room 204 for 3rd-6th grades 9:30 am Children’s Choir Room 215 for 3 years to 2nd grade 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 12:00 pm Confirmation Class (Room 226) 1:30 pm Stone Soup (Offsite) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 116) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Transitioning from Pre-teen to Teenager (Room 123)
