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.” September 18, 2016 “200,000 Reasons” A Call to Alleviate Childhood Hunger
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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.”
September 18, 2016
“200,000 Reasons” A Call to Alleviate Childhood Hunger
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. Please print your information on the attendance 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
September 18, 2016 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.
Gathering in God’s Presence
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
*Call to Worship
In the midst of the congregation I will praise Thee
Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and give thanks to His Holy name!
I will extol Thee, my God and King, and bless thy name forever and ever.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable.
*Hymn of Praise Come, Ye Thankful People, Come 694
Sacrament of Infant Baptism William Allen Guidry (10:45) 44
Son of Carey and Beth Guidry
Preparing Our Hearts
*A Modern Affirmation of Faith 885 Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there 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 The Gift of Love Chancel Choir (8:30)
Arr. Hal H. Hopson
Amen, We Praise Your Name, O God Junior Choir (10:45)
Children’s Moments Laura Stinnett (8:30)
Rev. Chase Green (10:45)
Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend their own special worship service, called Kids’ Club. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend.
*Please stand as you are able.
Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God
Prayer for the People
Lord’s Prayer 895
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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Chancel Choir
Arr. Jim Ailor
*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 Christ For the World We Sing 568
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Lesson John 6:4-14 (NLT, Pew Bible) 814 The Message “Are You Hungry?” Rev. Mary Hilliard (8:30)
Rev. Chase Green (10:45)
Responding to God With Our Lives
*Hymn of Commitment Here I Am, Lord 593
*Blessing of God’s People
*Choral Benediction Here I Am, Lord (chorus) 593
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I Will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.
You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.
Postlude
Assisting in Worship: 8:30 - Maeghan Arnold / 10:45 - Mary Noble
I. The Stories of the Exodus and Miraculous Feeding Parallel A. Jesus and Moses both crossed the desert. B. They both sat the people down in groups and fed them. C. They both gave bread/manna from heaven. D. They both had plenty left over. II. Lessons Learned... A. As the little boy shared, we are called to share and make a difference. B. An example of generosity is ALWAYS contagious! C. This is a story most of all of God’s Liberating Love!
Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center
September 18, 2016 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.
Send It On Down
Welcome and Announcements
Remember Set A Fire
Children’s Moments Laura Stinnett
Children 3 years to 5th 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
At the Cross (Your Love Ran Red)
The Message
“Are You Hungry?” John 6:4-14 Rev. Mary Hilliard
The Invitation
Hungry
The Blessing
We are so glad you worshiped with us at Asbury UMC. Now go and serve Christ.
Assisting in Worship: Mike DuPas
Sound Operator: Randy Dennis
Video Operator: Tony Hilliard
Celebration Band Celebration Singers Jay McDaniel Linda Southern Valera McDaniel Mary Ross Scott Southern Joe Stout
Judith Hill, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director [email protected]
Special Events Tuesday, September 20th............................................................................UM Beliefs 6 pm (Room 116) Tuesday, September 20th.........................................................Jeremiah Bible Study 6 pm (Room 123) Sunday, September 25th.......................................................Apartment Ministry 2 pm (Meet at church) Monday, September 26th..............................................Finance Committee Meeting 6 pm (Room 123) Monday, October 3rd........................................................................Trustees Meeting 6 pm (Room 123) Sunday, October 9th.............................................................................Children’s Sabbath at all services
Pastor on Call: Sep. 16, 17, 18 Rev. Mary Hilliard Sep. 28, 29, 30 Rev. Chase Green
YOUTH NEWS:
We’re continuing our new Sunday guys/girls study this Sunday night! Remember, we’ll be split up into junior/senior high, and guys/girls, so this will be a great time to bring friends! Sunday at 5:30 pm, starting in the WAC!
This Wednesday we’ll also be continuing our BASICS study--Junior High in room 101 (downstairs), and High School in the Warehouse! 6 pm - 7:30 pm!
We are still looking for classes/groups/individuals to help provide Sunday Night meals You can sign up on your own or with a partner...We need enough food to feed about 30! Talk to Amy, or email [email protected], if you’re interested!
Fall Retreat will be the weekend of Oct. 28-30! Cost is $75, and the payment/paperwork is due by Sunday, Sept. 25! Please let Amy know if money is an issue. This is open to grades 6 - 12!
Sept. Drivers Van Car Jim Britt Harry Galusha
Preaching Schedule Sunday, August 18th Sunday, Sept. 25th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Celebration Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Sunday School: Guests: 8:30 (D): including 10:45 (D): first time 10:45 (C): Total Worship Attendance:
SPECIAL CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children
Sun., Sept. 18: Sunday School and JUNIOR Choir sings at both 10:45 services
Wed., Sept. 21: Wild Wednesdays, 6:30 pm Room 210 and The Edge, 5:45 pm Room 206
Sun., Sept. 25: Sunday School and JOY Choir sings at both late services
Sun., Sept. 28: Children’s Choirs, 9:30 am, Rooms 206 & 215 and Sunday School
Today’s Sacred Grounds: Sponsored by a Generous Asbury Family. Open dates are October 2, 9 & 16. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to schedule a date.
Prayers: Sandra Smith (Nancy Knighten’s mother)
Joan Wehr (Colleen Caldwell’s mother)
Open Dates for Flowers: Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9 & 16. Call the office to reserve a date.
THE PUMPKINS ARE COMING!!! The pumpkins will be delivered on Friday, October 7 at 4 pm. Please mark your calendar now and come help us unload them and get our Pumpkin Patch ready to open on the 8th!!
WANTED if you can sponsor a week, several weeks or a month ($100 per week). THANK YOU!
Sunday, September 18th 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3 yrs - 2nd grade (Room 215) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3rd - 6th grade (Room 206) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music (WAC) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 123)
Monday, September 19th 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 6:00 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC) 6:00 pm Senior High Bible Study (offsite) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)
Tuesday, September 20th 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 6:00 pm Jeremiah Bible Study (Room 123) 6:00 pm Methodist Beliefs (Room 116) 6:30 pm Cub Scouts (Room 101) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105)
Wednesday, September 21st 5:00 am Men’s Basketball (WAC) 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 5:45 pm The Edge (Room 206) 6:00 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse & Room 101) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays (Room 210) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200)
Thursday, September 22nd 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 6:00 pm Celebration Team Rehearsal
Friday, September 23rd 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes
Saturday, September 24th 10:00 am OMP Program Committee Meeting (Warehouse) 5:00 pm Youth Dinner and Hillsong Movie (offsite)
Sunday, September 25th 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3 yrs - 2nd grade (Room 215) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3rd - 6th grade (Room 206) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music (WAC) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 123)
Asbury Weekly Calendar
* WAC - Wilson Activity Center
Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Click on “Blogs.”
