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.” May 18, 2014
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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.”
May 18, 2014
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
May 18, 2014 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.
Gathering in God’s Presence
† Welcome and Announcements Prelude Introit Rejoice in the Lord Chancel Choir John Horman
*Call to Worship Why are you downcast, O my soul? Put your hope in God, For I will yet praise Him, My Savior and my God.
*Hymn of Praise My Hope Is Built 368
Preparing Our Hearts
*Litany of Faith Prayer For Our Graduates God of truth and knowledge, By your wisdom we are taught the way and the truth. Bless our graduates as they now finish their course of study. We thank you for those who taught and worked beside them, and all who supported them along the way. Walk with our graduates as they leave and move forward in life. Take away their anxiety and confusion of purpose. Strengthen their many talents and skills, instill in them a confidence in the future you plan, where energies may be gathered up and used for the good of all people; for the sake of Jesus Christ. 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.
Children’s Moments Laura Stinnett 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.
Act of Praise Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King Chancel Choir Arr. J. Daniel Smith
Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God
† Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer 895 The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory
*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 Holy Spirit, Truth Divine 465
Hearing God’s Word Scripture Lesson Romans 5:1-5 (NLT, Pew Bible) 860 The Message “A Hope Which Does Not Disappoint” (8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard
I Corinthians 1:4-9 (NLT, Pew Bible) 870 “Unveiling the Passion” (10:45) Rev. Chase Green
Responding to God With Our Lives
*Hymn of Commitment He Lives 310 *Blessing of God’s People *Choral Benediction He Lives (chorus) 310
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. He lives, He lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives: He lives within my heart.
You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.
Postlude † Assisting in Worship: Rev. David Moore
Sound Operator: 8:30 - Randy Dennis, Austin Pittman; 10:45 - Mazhil, Ken Robbins Acolytes: 8:30 - Jackson South; 10:45 - Larissa Temple
A special thank you to Richard Hunter for leading worship today.
We ask that both guests and members PRINT the information requested in the friendship pads and return them to the end of the row.
“How Can I Keep From Singing”
“A New Hallelujah”
Children’s Moments Lindsay Dawson
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.
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Blake Burgess
Sharing of Our Gifts
“You Are On Our Side”
Lauren Pendergrass, Todd Mead, Ryan Pendergrass
The Message Romans 5:1-5
“A Hope Which Does Not Disappoint” Rev. Mary Hilliard
Senior Presentation and Prayer
Amy Bennett
The Invitation
“Let the Praises Ring”
The Blessing
† Assisting in Worship: Mike McNerlin Sound Operator: Bob Powers
Celebration Band Celebration Singers Mike DuPas Vincent McNerlin Shawn McNerlin Mary Ross Bradley McNerlin Linda Southern Terry South
2014 Graduates
2014 Seniors
Blake Burgess Lindsay Dawson
Miracline Ebi Bradley McNerlin
Lauren Pendergrass Ryan Pendergrass Andrew Watterson
Special Events Monday, May 19th……………………………………...…...Trustees Meeting 6 pm (Room 123) Saturday, May 24th………….…………………...……..College Ministry Luncheon (Warehouse) Sunday, May 25th…………….………………...….Youth Outing to AR Travelers Game (offsite) Monday, May 26th……………………………………………………….ACCDC, Office Closed Friday, May 30th……………………………………..………..Youth Six Mix 5 pm (Warehouse) Saturday, May 31st……………………………………………….VBS Work Days 9 am (WAC) Saturday, May 31st……………………………..Youth Trip to Wild River Country 9 am (offsite) SUNDAY, May 11th, 2014 Sunday School: 212 8:30 (D): 142 10:45 (D): 58 10:45 (C): 135 Total Worship Attendance: 335 Guests: 41 (including) First-time Guests: 6
Prayers Mary Martha Stinnett Alan Curtis Niven Hidell
Revs. Nathan & Lynn
Kilbourne Vilonia UMC,
Mayflower, and other storm-affected communities
May Drivers: VAN CAR Mike Block (554-1501) April Hesselbein (307-7749)
Pastor on Call: May 24-25 Rev. Mary Hilliard 870-718-3697
Preaching Schedule May 18th - Senior Sunday May 25th - Memorial Day Sunday 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green NO 10:45 DIVINE SERVICE 10:45 Celebration Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green
Today’s flowers: In Sanctuary - In memory of Warren Campbell by Pat Campbell, Jason & Sarah Campbell and Doug & LeAnn Voss
In WAC - In honor of Cindy Mosley by her mother Judy Gee
Vacation Bible School - June 22nd to 26th: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Go to www.asbury-lr.org and click on the slider on the home page. You will find the link to register there. Questions or to volunteer, contact Karen Marriott, [email protected] or Laura Stinnett, [email protected].
Tornado Disaster Relief - If you wish to donate to the efforts of disaster relief for the victims of the April 27th tornados, please make your check to Asbury UMC, and designate ‘AR Tornado Relief’ in the memo line. For more details, visit www.asbury-lr.org.
YOUTH NEWS: • Deadline to sign up (with $75 deposit) for Junior and Senior High Assembly is NEXT
WEEK - May 21st! This is a great camp experience (in Clarksville, at University of the Ozarks)! All ages are welcome to attend - PLEASE consider joining us! Total cost is only $175, and fundraising money can be used!
• REMEMBER that we’ll be heading to the TRAVS game next Sunday, May 25th (meet at the church at 4:30 pm)! Tickets are $8, and students will also want to bring money to grab dinner at the game! Permission slips are available in the Warehouse….Amy Bennett needs permission slips for youth to get on the bus, so please bring it with you, and get them to any friends you want to bring!!!
HELP NEEDED IN THE CELEBRATION SERVICE • Asbury is searching for a Part-Time Praise & Worship Leader for our contemporary
worship service. This person needs to have a strong faith in Jesus Christ and a passion for leading people in contemporary worship. A background in contemporary praise and worship music is essential. The ability to put together arrangements to fit both vocalists and instrumentalists is vital. Asbury has a well-established group of volunteer musicians who make up the praise team. The ability to lead and relate to a diverse group of volunteers and staff will be an asset. If interested, please send resumé and cover letter by email to Stephen Edds, Minister of Music at [email protected] or by mail to Stephen Edds, Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72212.
• We also need volunteers to help run the audio and computer in the Celebration Service. Please speak with Stephen Edds regarding this very important ministry.
NOTE: Next Sunday, May 25th, we will observe Memorial Day and only have two worship services - 8:30 am Divine, and 10:45 Celebration.
Sunday, May 18th - H.S. Senior Sunday 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) - H.S. Senior Recognition 12:00 pm Greek Food Festival (Parking Lot) 5:30 pm Elevate Student Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 123)
Monday, May 19th 8:30 am ACCDC Classes 6:00 pm Trustees Meeting (Room 123) 6:00 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC) 6:00 pm Monday Night Bible Study (Room 227) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)
Tuesday, May 20th 8:30 am ACCDC Classes 5:30 pm Prison Band Practice (WAC) 6:30 pm Rebekah Circle (Parlor) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 101)
Wednesday, May 21st 8:30 am ACCDC Classes 6:00 pm Elevate e-Groups (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200)
Thursday, May 22nd 8:30 am ACCDC Classes 6:30 pm Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC)
Friday, May 23rd 8:30 am ACCDC Classes 9:00 am ACCDC Transitional Kindergarten Graduation (Memorial Chapel)
Saturday, May 24th 11:00 am College Ministry Luncheon (Warehouse)
Sunday, May 25th - Memorial Day Sunday - NO 10:45 DIVINE SERVICE 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 4:30 pm Youth to AR Travs Game (offsite) - meet in church parking lot at 4:30 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 123)
* WAC - Wilson Activity Center
Senior Recognition
Sunday May 18, 2014
Asbury United Methodist Church Little Rock, Arkansas
Miracline Ebi Arkansas School for Math,
Science and the Arts
Congratulations
Lindsay Dawson
Central High School
Blake Burgess Arkansas Baptist High School
Who has meant the most to you at Asbury, and why?
Clark Cogbill, Carl Cross, Julian Molina, Dave McGough, Terry Twyford, and Joe Hof...any of these
men that either taught Sunday School, mentored me, or just helped me with life in general.
Favorite Asbury Memory: OMP, DYCYM, Chancel Choir, VBS, and any time I have spent with my youth group who are like my younger siblings that I have grown close with and love so much!
Favorite Asbury Memory: Confirmation Sunday - With the support of family, friends, and my Asbury church family, I began my
journey as a disciple of Christ. I was renewed in the faith through the remembering of my baptism.
Bradley McNerlin Arkansas Baptist High School
Favorite Asbury Memory: Student Life Camp 2012 and 2013 at Daytona Beach with the Youth!
Class of 2014! Who has meant the most to you at Asbury, and why? Ellen Brown, youth director. She really knew how to talk to me. Other important individuals were my mentors Linda Jones and Carl Cross.
Andrew Watterson Arkansas Baptist High School
Who has meant the most to you at Asbury, and why? Julian Molina, youth director. He helped mentor me through my teenage years, and he was an awesome friend and a great youth pastor!
Favorite Asbury Memory: Probably completing the Youth Warehouse. That was a great achievement, and it was a great stepping stone to growing the youth!
Ryan Pendergrass
Central High School
Lauren Pendergrass Central High School
Our Graduates’ Future Plans:
Blake Burgess– University of Arkansas, majoring in Business Lindsay Dawson– University of Mississippi, majoring in Biology, and continuing on to Law School for Environmental Science Miracline Ebi– Hendrix College, majoring in Molecular Biology, then to UAMS for Medical School to become a Pediatrician. Bradley McNerlin– University of Arkansas, majoring in Finance to become a Financial Advisor Lauren Pendergrass– University of Central Arkansas, majoring in Music and Art; Dream jobs are to become a voice actor and book illustrator. Ryan Pendergrass– University of Central Arkansas, majoring in Audio Engineering Andrew Watterson– University of Arkansas, majoring in Business
