Volume 23, Number 6 June 2017 Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church Rev. Billy Hester The Asbury Update 1008 East Henry Street Savannah, GA 31401 www.asburymemorial.org 912-233-4351 912-233-5026 fax Due to VBS, Our “BIG” Social Hour Pushed Back One Week to June 11th We’ll have our BIG Social Hour June 11th. If you are able, please bring food items to share with others. You can drop them off in the kitchen when you arrive at church. NEW MEMBER CLASSES June 4th & 11 after the worship service Join us for VBS June 4th—9th Children K-6th Grades 6 to 9 pm Cost $15 per child Come with us as we take kids on awesome adventures alongside some of their favorite Bible heroes and discover the qualities that make us truly heroic in God. VBS Hero Central uses epic music, spectacular science, crafty crafts, heroic recreation, and fantastic Bible stories to help kids (and leaders) discover their strength in God! Only $15 per child! And that includes dinner every night, a VBS t-shirt, a music cd, and unbelievable fun for 5 nights!!! Do good! Seek peace and go after it! (Psalms 34:14b) To register a child or sign up as a volunteer, go to http://2017.cokesburyvbs.com/amumc or contact Cheri Hester ([email protected])
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Volume 23, Number 6
June 2017
Asbury Memorial
United Methodist Church Rev. Billy Hester
The Asbury Update
1008 East Henry Street
Savannah, GA 31401
www.asburymemorial.org
912-233-4351
912-233-5026 fax
Due to VBS, Our “BIG” Social Hour
Pushed Back One Week to June 11th
We’ll have our BIG Social Hour June 11th. If you are able, please bring food items to share with others.
You can drop them off in the kitchen when you arrive at church.
NEW MEMBER CLASSES
June 4th & 11 after the worship service
Join us for VBS
June 4th—9th
Children K-6th Grades
6 to 9 pm
Cost $15 per child
Come with us as we take kids on awesome
adventures alongside some of their favorite
Bible heroes and discover the qualities that
make us truly heroic in God. VBS Hero Central
uses epic music, spectacular science, crafty
crafts, heroic recreation, and fantastic Bible
stories to help kids (and leaders) discover their
strength in God!
Only $15 per child! And that includes dinner every night, a VBS t-shirt, a music cd, and
unbelievable fun for 5 nights!!!
Do good! Seek peace and go after it! (Psalms 34:14b)
To register a child or sign up as a volunteer, go to
Having a Birthday? Call the office at 233-4351 or e-mail us at [email protected].
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!
June
6/02 Phil & Suzanne Devlin 6/03 Jack & Carolyn Lewis 6/06 Ross & Natalie Munro 6/08 Bill & Connie Coleman 6/09 Ken & Callie Downing 6/09 Colin & Jackie Stewart
6/10 Doug & Amy Povie 06/11 Jim & Mo Dixon
6/12 Alexis & Emily Gage 6/13 David & Gretchen Hill
6/14 Murph & Kathryn Murph 6/23 George & Verna Enyeart
6/26 Curtis & Cindy Hanks 6/26 Don & Gloria Stahle 6/27 Billy & Cheri Hester
If you have any questions or need any information about our youth program,
please contact Laura Angell, Youth Director, by email: [email protected]
Relaunch of Asbury Connect is coming …
The church directory is not quite finished, but soon it will provide a secure place where we can connect with one another more effectively, and group leaders can communicate with members of their groups easily. It will enable access to:
• a church directory
• a calendar of upcoming events
• announcements, news items, and prayer requests
• documents to view, print, or download
• web links to explore and much, much more. For the time being, our current, public web site, AsburyMemorial.org, will continue to
exist in its present form.
To preview the home page go to asburymemorialumc.360unite.com/home
!!! Exciting News !!!
We have some exciting changes coming this fall with our Children’s Ministry in the
way of new programming, additional volunteers and even new staff! The Staff &
Parish Relations Committee and Church Council have voted to add the position of
Children & Family Ministries’ Director.
We are excited about the changes to come and are looking forward to a great year!
PURPOSE OF POSITION
To develop and nurture children in the Christian faith and to build a strong sense of community among families, increasing our outreach, hospitality, and faith formation with
families and children. This role will focus not only on implementing programs, but on empowering individuals to use and grow their gifts by volunteering time and resources to
support children’s ministry.
For a complete job description and how to apply, please go to:
Course in Miracles Facilitator: Rev. Marilyn Leigh
Thursdays 4:30 to 6 p.m.
The Course in Miracles study group is dedicated to the study and practical application of A Course in Miracles to our daily lives. Our group allows the Course to guide us in becoming and expressing the Love that is the truth about us. It teaches the true meaning of forgiveness and challenges us to put God first in our lives.
A Course in Miracles is an open group; you may join at any time. The only thing that you need is the Third edition of A Course in Miracles, which includes the text, work-book, teacher’s manual and two pamphlets. It is available from the facilitator, Rever-end Marilyn Leigh or may be obtained from Barnes and Noble or as an eBook from Am-azon. Join us as we journey together to God, the journey with no distance.
We meet on Thursdays at 4:30 P.M. in The Asbury Memorial social hall. All are wel-come. Contact Rev. Leigh by email at [email protected] with any questions.
Mission Moments June 2017
Many thanks for all of the medical supplies donated to our friends in the Dominican Republic. Six cases have been sent and a second shipment is being prepared for delivery. Sandy Golden and Mary Ann Barnes are appreciated for all of their hard work.
Many children depend on the breakfast and lunch programs provided throughout the school year for nourishment. Now that summer break is here many families struggle to fill the nutritional gap need-ed to sustain them. Several stores offer “buy one get one” (BOGO) free items. Please take advantage of these promotions and donate the additional item to the church. Most needed foods are: peanut butter, jelly, canned meats and vegetables and unsweetened cereals. Donated items will be delivered to True Light Pentecostal Church, across the street from Asbury’s parking lot.
Mission Board
Honey Ministry Asbury’s Honey Ministry is in need of
Study Groups & Fellowship Groups Asbury Memorial offers a wide variety of study and fellowship groups.
The Universal Christ: An Archetype for Everything
Join us on Monday, June 26th, from 6:00 to 8:15 PM for an evening with Richard Rohr
Richard Rohr explores the long hidden and misunderstood wisdom of the cosmic, universal Christ. Christ is much larger and older than either Jesus of Nazareth or the Christian reli-
gion. The Christ is whenever the material and the divine
Follow their news on Facebook @ Asbury Memorial Reconciling!
Busy Bees
“Our Time”
A Fellowship Group for Parents with Young Children
Asbury Men’s Group Thursday Nights
Congratulations
High School Graduates
Phoebe Alley Parents: Pat and David Alley Graduating from: Savannah Arts Academy Dual enrolled at Armstrong Atlantic State University in her senior year College to be attending: Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota Major: Sociology Hannah Anderson Parents: JoAnna and Eric Anderson Graduating from: Savannah Arts Academy College to be attending: Northern Arizona University Major: Performance Music (Flute) Carlton Angell Parents: Laura Angell and Charles Angell Graduating from: Savannah Arts Academy College to be attending: Brevard College Major: Double Major – Business & Organizational Leadership and Wilderness Leadership & Experiential Education Lindsay Brannen Parents: Michele and Joe Brannen Graduating from: Savannah Arts Academy College to be attending: Kennesaw State University Major: Undecided Jackson Brantley Parents: Lauren and Chris Brantley Graduating from: Savannah Arts Academy College to be attending: Georgia Tech Major: Industrial Engineering Liam Foster Parents: Ruth and Todd Foster Graduating from: Savannah Arts Academy College to be attending: College of Charleston Major: Undecided He will be doing a GAP year in Spain at the Hemingway Institute (language school) Chloe Harrison Parents: Susan and Geoff Harrison Graduating from: Savannah Arts Academy College to be attending: Armstrong State University Major: Criminal Justice Brandon Heebner Parents: Faith and Gerry Heebner Graduating from: Savannah Arts Academy College to be attending: University of Georgia or Georgia College Major: Landscape Architecture
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Congratulations
High School Graduates—Continued
Ryan Heebner Parents: Faith and Gerry Heebner Graduating from: Savannah Arts Academy College to be attending: University of Georgia or Georgia College Major: Undecided Emma Hoffman Parents: Melanie and Billy Hoffman Graduating from: Savannah Arts Academy College to be attending: University of Georgia Major: Biology Ryan Richards Parents: Monica Mathias and Joe Richards Graduating from: Savannah Country Day College to be attending: Georgia State University Major: Aviation Emma Varland Parents: Julie and Joel Varland Graduating from: Savannah Arts Academy College to be attending: University of Georgia Major: Undecided College Sarah Boland Parents: Pam and Ryan Boland Graduating from: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Behavior and Biological Physics
with a minor in Chemistry Christopher Louis Ciccodicola Parents: Wendy and Pat Ciccodicola
Graduating from: Emory University’s Goizueta Business School Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Management and Strategy
Colin Harrison Parents: Susan and Geoff Harrison Graduating from: Georgia Southern University Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Choral Music Education Wendell Hester Parents: Rev. Billy and Cheri Hester Graduating from: Valdosta State University Degree: Bachelor in Theatre with a Musical Theatre track Wesley Hester Parents: Rev. Billy and Cheri Hester Graduating from: Valdosta State University Degree: Bachelors in Mass Media
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Congratulations
College - Continued Collin Richards Parents: Monica Mathias and Joe Richards Graduating from: Georgia Tech Degree: Computer Science Renah Tyson Parents: Beth and Nate Tyson
Graduating from: Georgia Southern Degree: Multi Media Communications emphasis in Film and Production University Honors Program Scholar under Magna Cum Laud Jack Wagner . Parents: Janet and Steve Wagner Graduating from: Armstrong State University (December 2016)
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics He has just completed a semester of Math in Moscow program through the Independent
University of Moscow He has been admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy program in Mathematics at the University
of Georgia Masters Chelsea Hester Parents: Rev. Billy and Cheri Hester Graduating from: Naropa University Degree: Masters in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology Shelby Hines Parents: Sherry and Larry Hines Graduating from: Armstrong State University Degree: Doctorate of Physical Therapy .
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Congratulations to May Johnson! 100 Years Old!!!
Born May 25, 1917 in Queens,
NY, Youngest of 5 children Child actress and model, appeared in several silent films including Silver Wings
Secret to Longevity: Walk every day! She walked a mile a day until she was 97!
May’s 100th
Birthday Party
May 25, 2017
← Rev. Billy, May
and Linda Combs
→Rev. Billy and
May
Volume 23, Number 6
June, 2017
WHEN SHADOWS FALL
We extend our love and sympathy to the Cindy Bolinger and family in the death of her granddaughter, Lexi Bolinger.
We extend our love and sympathy to Debra and Mike Skinner in the death of Debra’s sister, Rosie Newman.
We extend our love and sympathy to Todd Noland and Brian Corley in the death of Todd’s brother, Greg Nolan.
We extend our love and sympathy to the Anderson family and Asbury family in the death of wildberry, Louise Anderson.
We extend our love and sympathy to Roger, DiAnne & Angie Amerson and Judy Amerson in the death of Rogers’ mother and Judy’s mother-in-law, Susie Bunger.
We extend our love and sympathy to Kimberly Smith and Kim Malphrus in the death of Kimberly’s mother, Etta Smith.
We extend our love and sympathy to Doreen and Mark Dudley in the death of Doreen’s husband and Mark’s father and previous Asbury member, Jim Dudley.
We extend our love and sympathy to Beverly Thompson in the death of her mother and Asbury member, Ann Reagin.
M EM ORI A LS
Gifts have been given to the Trustees Fund in memory of Don Amerson by
Mary Alice Garvin Irving Victor
A Gift has been given to the Choir Fund In memory of Etta Smith by
Pat and Mary Prokop
A Gift has been given to the Trustees Fund In memory of Etta Smith by
Mary Ann Donahue
PRAYER REQUESTS
Asburians
Pat Andres, Laura Angell, Janet Arango,
Wayne Bland, Jean Butcher, Thurman Butcher,
Bill Coleman, Dina Consentino, Betty Cooper,
Vicki Cronk, Gretchen Dodd, Bob Francischetti,
Gerry Hagan, Cindy Hanks, May Johnson, Ju-
dith Kessler, Molly Mayne, Brenda Mills, Rev.
Grady Mills, Frances Monson, John Naylor,
Linda Ostrow, Marie Parker, Barbara Plank,
Patrick Prokop, Robert Sikes, Brenda Spencer,
Cabell Stewart, Jean Stewart, Tiia Strong, Car-
olyn Stuber, Diane Williamson
Family Members & Friends
Dewy Ambos, Ronnie Bailey, John Ashley
Beam, Steve Beauvais, Rendy Boland, Sue
Bunger, Adam Conner, Brenda Covington,
Maitlin Grace Crowley, Bill Dodge, Jerald Ea-
son, Bob Fennell, Cathy Girardeau, Betty
Grice, Leslie Gross, Catherine Guiton, Gregory
Hunter, Archie Iodice, Ed Jilek, Mark Kelso,
Jeanie Knight, Ray McDevitt, Calvin McGahee,
Judy Mullins, Pat Munoz, Betty Nease, Amy
Reynolds, Gwen Rush, Andrew Smith, Alvin
Thompson, Rev. Mary Ann Traver
2017 Budget Offering
April 30th—$11,663.47
May 7th—$11,540.20
May 14th—$6,626.00
May 21st—$17,528.72
May 28th—$11,447.46
2017 Weekly Budget Need
$11,217.14
2017 YTD Budget Need
$235,559.94
2017 YTD Received
$240,555.75
Volume 23, Number 6
June, 2017
Chair Name Plate
As we worship on Sundays, how meaningful it is to see the name of a loved one etched into a nameplate on one of our beautiful sanctuary chairs. If you would like to remember or honor a loved one in a special way, complete an order form and turn it into the church office. Forms are available in the church narthex and the office. Please turn in a completed form to the office. The cost is $250.00. The funds are used for the upkeep and maintenance of the sanctuary.
(Two examples of nameplates for the chairs.
Elizabeth Lariscy
A Southern Lady
By R. Ward Lariscy
In Loving Memory
of
Dix Elliott
H O NO RA RIUMS
A Gift has been given
to the Godly Play Fund in honor of Chris Beaver’s birthday by
Jennifer Lindsay, Claudette DeLong
Laurie Fahey Deb Gibson
Susan Harrison Cynthia Herold
Cheri Hester Janet Wagner
A Gift has been given
to the Trustees Fund in honor of Anita Clay’s 95th birthday by
Joan Byrd
A Gift has been given to the General Fund in honor of
Anita Clay’s 95th birthday by Jennifer Lindsay
A Gift has been given
to the Choir Fund in honor of Preston Hodges’ 75th birthday by
Jennifer Lindsay
A Gift has been given to the Choir Fund in honor of
Preston Hodges’ 75th birthday by Lucie & Alvin Collins
My family and I worshipped at Asbury Memorial on May 7th. Thanks to Rev. Billy and Rev. Jan, you graciously sang “Happy Birthday” to me on the occasion of my 90th birthday. It was a most up-lifting service and we enjoyed being there. My family and I are very fortunate to have so many loving friends at Asbury Memorial. I love and appreciate each of you. May God continue to bless you. Mary Alice Garvin
Non Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit #133
Savannah, GA
Special Funds
One way to honor or to remember a loved one is with a memorial or an honorarium to some of our dif-
ferent funds such as the Trustee Fund, General Fund, Piano/Organ Fund, the Hester-Children Education
Fund or one of our Mission Funds.
Newsletter Information
If you have an announcement for “The Asbury Update,” please send it to the church office in writing by the 15th of
each month. Contact Claudette DeLong, Office Manager at 233-4351 or email to [email protected]
Office hours are 9 AM to 4 PM, Monday thru Friday.
Flowers in the Sanctuary
Supplying the flower arrangements for the worship service is a wonderful way to commemorate a date
that is important to you or a loved one. Please check the 2017 Flower Chart in the narthex and sign up.
The cost is $60. For more information call the church office at 233-4351.
Asbury Memorial
United Methodist Church
1008 East Henry Street
Savannah, GA 31401-7128
INT.ID 206896
Office 233-4351 Fax 233-5026
www.asburymemorial.org
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Mission Statement:
Asbury Memorial is a place where all people can develop their spirituality, use their talents, and grow in faith as we seek to love, serve, and celebrate God, each other, and our community.
