Good News November 2017 Asbury Church 204 E. Arch St. Portland, IN 47371 260-726-8464 www.asburyministries.org Worship Schedule 8:00 a.m. Worship Service, Chapel 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes for all ages 10:15 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary Asbury Staff Pastor: Allison Yankey [email protected]Administrative Assistant: Denise Degler [email protected]Chancel Choir Director: Sharon Newman Custodian: Charlie Pogue Family Ministries Director: L Michaels [email protected]Financial Secretary: Joanna Stone Kids Hope Coordinator: Heather Maitlen Organist: Linda Braun Asbury’s Mission Statement: “Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World” Sunday School Classes for all ages Children’s S. S.—Children’s Sanctuary Roundtable Class — Kay Locker, Roundtable Room (Room 7) Open Door Class—Teachers Rotate, Parlor Upper Room Class—Teachers Rotate, Room #9 Upstairs Fellowship Hall Class— Pastor Allison World-renowned biblical scholars and an internationally known professor of preaching from Candler School of Theology offer their expertise in discussions of how the familiar Advent and Christmas texts from Matthew and Luke are brought to life in the art of John August Swanson. Swanson’s art tells Bible stories in finely detailed, brilliantly colored paints and original prints, the largest collection of which is displayed at Candler. Six of the pieces at Candler constitute a series known as “the Birth Narrative,” and they are featured in this Sermon Series. November 26: A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art - “A Visit” Luke 1:26-38 (NRSV) December 3: A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art - “The Nativity” Luke 2:1-7 (NRSV) December 10: A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art - “The Shepherds” Luke 2:8-20 (NRSV) December 17: Christmas Cantata December 24: A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art - “Presentation in the Temple” Luke 2:21-40 (NRSV) December 31: A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art - “”Flight Into Egypt” Matthew 2:13-15 (NRSV) January 7: A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art - “Epiphany” Matthew 2:1-12 (NRSV) Sermon Series for Advent
World-renowned biblical scholars and an internationally known professor of preaching from Candler School of Theology offer their expertise in discussions of how the familiar Advent and Christmas texts from Matthew and Luke are brought to life in the art of John August Swanson. Swanson’s art tells Bible stories in finely detailed, brilliantly colored paints and original prints, the largest collection of which is displayed at Candler. Six of the pieces at Candler constitute a series known as “the Birth Narrative,” and they are featured in this Sermon Series. November 26: A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art - “A Visit” Luke 1:26-38 (NRSV)
December 3: A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art - “The Nativity” Luke 2:1-7 (NRSV)
December 10: A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art - “The Shepherds” Luke 2:8-20 (NRSV)
December 17: Christmas Cantata
December 24: A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art - “Presentation in the Temple” Luke 2:21-40 (NRSV)
December 31: A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art - “”Flight Into Egypt” Matthew 2:13-15 (NRSV)
January 7: A Thrill of Hope: The Christmas Story in Word and Art - “Epiphany” Matthew 2:1-12 (NRSV)
Sermon Series for Advent
Coffee with the Pastor When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of the frantic scurrying and preparations we make as we plan to meet with family and friends. The chaos threatens to consume us and to ruin our holiday spirit of generosity.
When I think of Thanksgiving, I also think of sitting around the table with family and friends. I think of
catching up - recounting favorites old stories and learning new ones. Learning more about the lives of those around us.
Sometimes, we forget the importance of growing in community through sitting and listening. So this holiday season, may we be intentional about spending more time listening, more time sitting, and more time leaning in.
Pastor Allison
Thank You
Your kind and thoughtful expression of sympathy is deeply appreci-ated. Thanks for serving the delicious meal for Art’s funeral.
Wanda Hall & Bonita Frazee
Hello Asbury!
Can you believe it’s November, already? Even though we’re called to be thankful people all
year long, it seems that this season brings out the best in us, as we remember the blessings
of the year. As I reflect, I am surely feeling blessed to be a part of this church family and
community.
However, not everyone is so privileged. So, I’ve been thinking a lot, lately, about how I might
be more intentionally missional, both in my own neighborhood (locally) and around the world
(globally). It’s a challenge, but as I continue to get to know the people of Asbury, I have been
excited to find that so many of you are on board with this way of thinking! There are great
things to come!
Some things I have loved best about this past month include the excitement and energy in our
new children’s Sunday School as well as the moments spent together with the children, dur-
ing worship. The way they light up is infectious, as they are learning more about God, Scrip-
ture, and how this all matters for their lives! Having the children involved in our worship ser-
vices reminds me that this is a living, breathing, growing church (although, admittedly, the
emoji balls may have been a stretch)!
Looking toward the month ahead, I am excited about creating space for more intergenera-
tional interaction and putting plans into place for engaging families in the community more
fully. I will also be taking some time for soul care and vision casting!
As we move ahead, please feel free to contact me in person at the office, by phone, text,
email, or Facebook. Raising kids and teenagers, to be the people God created them to be, is
hard work, and it takes all of us working together!
Blessings,
L.
"Messages and Memos - What's Happening in Family Ministries?"
Happy Thanksgiving!
We are Thankful for each and every
Mentor, substitute mentor, prayer partner
Family and student that said “Yes!”
To being part of the
KIDS HOPE USA PROGRAM
At General Shanks
We hope that you have a good
Thanksgiving break, and are looking
forward to all that December brings
including our annual Kids Hope USA
Christmas Party at General Shanks!
We are planning a fun time for all -
more information coming in December.
Asbury - Kids Hope USA
If you have any questions please call
Heather Maitlen At 260-729-2695
Free Family Meal
Prayer Time
Newsletter (Good News)
Deadline
Turn in information for the next
Newsletter by 3:30 p.m. on
Monday, November 13.
You are invited to join Cletes Rines on Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel, as Asbury, community, national, and world concerns are lifted up in prayer. Any and all interested parties are welcome! You may also offer any prayer concerns you would like remembered by calling the church of-fice. Concerns may be specified or unspoken.
Bread of Life Community Meal is served at Asbury on Mon-days from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. It is for the whole community.
If there are repairs and upkeep items that you may notice needing attention in our church building and facility, please let us know. There is NOW A REQUISITION FORM AVAILABLE IN THE INTER-OFFICE MAILBOX LO-CATED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/PASTOR’S OFFICE. Please fill-in the information requested on the form and place it in the Trustee’s mailbox.
Repairs and Upkeep at Asbury
Announcements
Please remember our nursing
home and shut-in members
with a visit, call or card.
SENIORs
The Joy Circle will meet on Tues-day, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Homemakers Room. The Hostess & Co-Hostess are Betty LeMaster & Alice Paxson. Devo-tions will be given by Diana Good-man. The lesson is on Spiritual Growth and a Memorial Service given by Rose Snow.
Joy Circle Meeting
is Wednesday, November 8 at
6:30 p.m. at Asbury in the
Basement
Charge Conference
UPC Campbell Labels
Announcements
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Don’t you just love birthdays? God made everyone so wonderfully complex and placed His hand of blessing on our heads! How precious it is to realize He is thinking of us constantly – with love! We at Asbury would like to celebrate that special time by having a party the first Sunday of each month honoring those having birthdays that month. We will have cake, coffee and punch following each service and are anx-ious to have you join us in the Overflow Room for lots of fellowship and fun. The next celebration will be November 5. Please mark your calendars and come ready to be filled with God’s love. The whole congregation is invited to celebrate each month with those having a birthday that month. Happy Birthday!
Fellowship and Connection Opportunity
Save your bar code labels from
Campbells, Pepperidge Farm, Bic,
Prego & Goldfish. No money just
labels. The container to put them in
is above the mailboxes by the
church office. They will be sent to
Henderson Settlement. Thanks.
Mission Team
Brianna’s Hope Meetings are
at Asbury on Thursdays from
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. All are wel-
come to join the meetings.
Brianna’s Hope Meetings
Children in Kindergarten through 5th grades can join us in the Children’s Sanctuary (room 6, upstairs) at 9:00 a.m. for worship, games, prayer, and Scripture, all presented in a kid friendly format! We are so excited about the changes coming to As-bury in our children’s ministries de-partment, because children are the church… not just the future of the church, but the church right now! Hope to see you there!
Children’s Sunday School!!
Worship Participants for November
Radio Message participants for November
November 5- Angie Bentz November 12 - Bonnie Maitlen
November 19- Julie Forcum November 26– L Michaels
Liturgists for November
November 5— Julie Forcum
November 12— Bonnie Maitlen
November 19— Kenzie Huey
November 26— LJ Wagner
Acolytes for November
November 5— Calleigh Yankey and Kenzie Huey
November 12— LJ and Joella Wagner
November 19— Lacey Kahn and Ian Michaels
November 26— Miah Michaels and Tessa Frazee
Greeters at South Door for November
November 5—Rose Snow
November 12 & 19—Don & Deanna Gillespie
November 26—If you would like to greet let the church office know
Greeters at West Door for November
November 5—Rosemary Loucks
November 12 & 19—If you would like to greet let the church office know
November 26— If you would like to greet let the church office know
Greeters at North (Elevator) Doors for November
November 5—Warren & Jan Lowe
November 12 & 19—Jerry &Debi Abbott
November 26—Alice Valentine
Ushers for November: James Hedges, Jim Forcum, Michael Fowler,
Brad Glentzer, Mark Horn, Roger Prescott & Jamie Wagner
