Sunday, October 9, 2016 11 am
WELCOME to Asbury First United Methodist Church
We are a caring,
Christ-centered community,
Our hearts and doors are open to all.
We invite you to join us in worship,
in learning about faith,
and in loving our neighbor.
We are Asbury First, and we are glad you’re here.
AN INVITATION TO WORSHIPWelcome visitors! We invite you to sign the ritual of friendship pad during the service. Please complete a visitor card, found in the pews, and take it to the welcome desk in the Welcoming Hall, where we have a small gift for you. Informational brochures are available in the Welcoming Hall. If you’re interested in becoming a part of our community, please check the appropriate column on the ritual of friendship pad, or contact any pastor. Again, a deep WELCOME!
Worship Aids: Large-print bulletins, Bibles, and hymnals are available from the ushers. Braille hymnals and ASL interpreters are available with one week’s advance notice to the church office, 585-271-1050, x103. A hearing loop in the sanctuary is available for those who have hearing aids with T switches; you may also request earphones from the ushers that will aid you in hearing the service if needed. CDs of our Sunday morning services or just the sermon may be borrowed or purchased; call or stop by the office and speak with the receptionist during the week.
Prayer Request Cards are in the pew racks. We invite you to place prayer requests in the offering plates, so that our pastors and the Intercessory Prayer Group may pray for you. Your prayer request is confidential.
Coffee Fellowship: You are invited to enjoy coffee, tea, or cocoa and conversation every Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Heavenly Grounds in the Gathering Center. Treats may also be available.
Giving to Asbury First: Donations to Asbury First may be made during the service by placing your gift (cash or check) in the offering plate when it is passed. You may also give online at www.asburyfirst.org. If you are interested in electronic fund transfer, contact Richard Moncrief at 585-271-1050 x108 or [email protected].
As a community of faith, we believe that children are sacred gifts and they are welcome in our worship. We recognize that children can become restless during worship. Excellent nursery and childcare is offered. Children’s bulletins are available. Please see an usher for more information.
After the service we welcome you to sit in the chancel choir pews to meditate and listen to the organ postlude.
We kindly ask that as you enter the Sanctuary you turn off your cell phone.
Worship on Radio – Each Sunday morning from 11:00 a.m.-noon you can tune your radio to WYSL 1040 AM or 92.1 FM to hear today’s worship service. You may also go to www.WYSL1040.com and hear audio of the service.
LIVE & Archived Worship on your Computer: We offer live video streaming of the 11:00 a.m. service on our website at www.asburyfirst.org. A video archive of past services is also available. We welcome your suggestions on how we may improve these offerings.
Reconciliation Statement: Asbury First United Methodist Church prayerfully strives to live in its community with open hearts, open minds and open doors. Affirming that each person is of sacred worth, we seek to be a fully inclusive church, believing that all people are God’s children, created in God’s image, loved and blessed equally by God. It is our purpose to be a Reconciling Congregation. This means extending hospitality and encouraging full participation of all, regardless of age, race, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status or family structure, education or economic back-ground, and physical or mental ability. We recognize that we hold a variety of opinions. We do not seek to erase our differences, but to journey together in faith toward greater understanding and mutual respect. We believe that reconciliation to God and to one another is central to our mission and ministry.
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WORSHIP SERVICE11 am • October 9, 2016
As the community gathers, may the music of the prelude draw your hearts and minds to God.
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS ...Prelude “Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, BWV 558”—J.S. Bach
“Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 559”—J.S. Bach
Introit
*Call to Worship All are invited to read aloud the bold-faced type; the lay reader will read the unbolded typeJesus calls us to follow him.We come wondering where he will take us.Jesus shows us the way to God.He is the way, the truth, and the life.Jesus prepares a place for all in the house of God.We come like living stones,ready to be built into a spiritual house.
* Processional Hymn #158 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
*Greeting & Passing of the Peace
*Greeting Hymn #164 “Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life” (vss. 1,3)
Prayer of Confession
God of many rooms,we come to you this morning hiding our eyes,unwilling to see your face shining upon usor in the faces of our neighbors.We cover our ears,unwilling to hear your good newsin stories told by others.We want to throw stones at those who challenge us to learn something new.Forgive our weakness, remind us that you are bigger than our small-mindedness. That where people follow the way of love,You are there.That where there is truth,You are there.
3* please stand, in body or in spirit
TO HEAR THE WORD
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That where there is life,You have always been.
[A Moment of Silent Confession]
Words of Assurance Hear the good news: In front of God we have no reason to pretend. In our strength and in our weakness, God is there. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen.
*Gloria All glory be to God, all praise and thanks be given;Whose Son and Spirit reign as one in highest Heaven;Our one eternal God, whom earth and heaven adore;For thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore.
Presentation
Baptismal Vows Baptismal Choral Blessing
Congregational Response
With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that these children, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.
Hymn #611 “Child of Blessing, Child of Promise” (vs. 1)Child of blessing, child of promise, baptized with the Spirit’s sign; with this water God has sealed you unto love and grace divine.
ScriptureJohn 14:1-7
‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling-places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.’ Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.’
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
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Anthem “Let Not Your Hearts be Troubled”—George Chadwick
Let not your heart be troubled.Ye believe in God, believe also in me.In my father’s house there are many mansions;If it were not so I would have told you,I go to prepare a place for you.
Children’s Time (All children are invited forward at this time and may bring their prayer requests and offerings.)
Lord’s Prayer 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 tres-pass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*Hymn #437 “This is My Song” (vss. 1,2)
During the singing of this hymn, children four years old through fifth grade are invited to exit the sanctuary for Enrichment Time.
Sermon Dream Weavers: Steps Toward Community
Call to prayer
Pastoral Prayer Prayer Response
TO RENEW COMMITMENTInvitation to Discipleship, Membership,
and Commitment
You are endowed, by your Creator God, with the gifts of time, talent, and treasure. You will find, within the worship folder, invitations to enrich your faith journey and enhance your commitment. We invite you to prayerfully consider these opportunities.
You are invited to sign and pass the ritual of friendship tablet from the center aisle down the pew. Prayer request cards are available in the pew racks and may be placed in the offering plate as it is passed, or they may be placed in the wooden boxes located in the Narthex and Welcoming Hall.
The towel and bowl that are presented by the ushers at this time of the offering symboli-cally represent the giving of ourselves in humble, compassionate service to others, as was modeled by Christ when he washed his disciples’ feet using a towel and basin of water ( John 13:1-5). The offering plate of material gifts represents the ancient tradition of offering our best from life’s blessings to God (Deuteronomy 26:1-3).
Offertory “O How Amiable”—R. Vaughan Williams O how amiable are thy dwellings, thou Lord of hosts! My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. Yea, the sparrow hath found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young: even thy altars, O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God. Blessed are they that dwell in thy house. They will be alway praising thee. The glorious majesty of the Lord our God be upon us; prosper thou the work of our hands upon us. O prosper thou our handiwork. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home.
*Doxology #95 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Dedication
God of new beginnings, may these gifts be a sign of our commit-ment to bring our dreams for your better world to life. Amen.
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TO DISPERSE IN MISSION
Recessional Hymn #733 “Marching to Zion”
Benediction *Benediction Response
Postlude “Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 557 ”—J.S. Bach
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Participants Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Cady IILiturgists: Katie O’Hern, Kathy Thiel, Mike MullinLay Reader: Karl GreenhagleDirector, Sanctuary Choir: Dr. William WeinertOrganist: Duane PrillSoloist: Alan ClineAcolyte: Hayden HeadleyCrucifer: Arianna ErnsthausenAudio Operator: Jake SchwartzVideo Operator: Trevor NelsonHead Ushers: Brian White and Tim Lamica
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNSThe flowers on the altars are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. William D. Miller by Dr. Robert Lee Miller and Dr. Timothy Johnson; and in celebration of the wedding of Jessica Eaves and David Weibel.
If you would like to place flowers on the altar, please contact Tammy Clifford at (585) 723-6131, preferably two weeks ahead of requested date.
We offer our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of Patricia Pawley who died on October 1, 2016. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on December 3 at 11 am in the sanctuary.
We offer our prayers and sympathy to Jeanne Stickney on the death of her mother Evelyn Stickney on October 4, 2016.
We offer our prayers and concern for all those who are ill at home, hospitalized, or in hospice care. Known to be hospitalized is Kathy Welch at St. Mary’s.
If you are aware of anyone who is ill and in need of a pastoral visit, please call the church office at (585) 271-1050.
We celebrate the baptisms this morning at the 11 am service of Madison Joy and Sophia Rose Krempin,
daughters of Amy and Matt Krempin, born on January 11, 2015. Rick and Paula Krempin are the proud grandparents.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRYWe invite the children to take activity bags as they enter the Sanctuary. There are two bags: one for children ages 3-6, and another for ages 7-12. Please return them to a basket after the service.
After the children’s sermon at the 11 am service, children four years old through fifth grade are invited to Enrichment, located on the second floor of the Education Wing.
Is Children’s Ministry meeting your child’s special needs? Can we make accommodations to be helpful to you and your child? Contact Children’s Ministry at (585) 271-1050 x111 to explore possibilities.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTSWe invite you to pray for members of our church families known to be serving in the military:US Air Force: SSgt Charles Key; Amn Patrick “Rick” Smith.US Army: SPC Andrew J. Thompson; SGT Christopher M. Birdsall; MAJ Thomas Donatelle; CPT Nathan Lubba; MAJ Matthew Ristau; SGT Christian T. Dahl; CAPT Scott Moncrief; CW4 Eric R.
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Rutsch.US Marine Corps: Lt Craig R. Waldman; LCPL John Lyons.US Navy: LT Adam Kreutter; CAPT Jeffrey A. Ward;* PO2 Jacob Staples.US Army Reserves: PFC Wesley Regnier; SGT Philip Noland Bell; SGT Michael DiPaola; SSgt Michael Joyce.**deployed.If you would like to add the name of a member or friend to our military listing, or if you know someone on this list who is no longer serving in the military, email Jamie Least at [email protected], or call (585) 271-1050, x109.
It’s Back! Harry Potter and the Holy Spirit Whether you grew up alongside the characters, are just getting to know them, or read them to your children, you are invited to join us for a discussion of the themes of the Holy that run throughout these wonderfully creative books. In preparation for the new movie and in the wake of the eighth book, we thought we would bring back one of our most popular and requested classes. All ages are welcome and encouraged for our discussions. It would be helpful if you have read the books, but if you don’t mind spoilers, come along for the ride! If you are interested in being a part of the course, send an owl (or an email) to Melody Guadagnino at [email protected]. We will be meeting four Wednesday evenings this Fall, beginning October 19 in the gathering center from 6:30-8 pm. Feel free to come dressed up and with muggle or wizard treats. We hope to see you there!
Interfaith Educational Community Series EventsAre you curious about what other faith traditions believe? Would you like to know why Muslims pray at sundown? Do you want to learn about Judaism? Join us on the first Tuesdays of each month for the coming months as we host our neighbors in different faiths. Our first guests will be Dr. Rumi Mohammed and Imam Ismet who will share the Muslim faith with us on Tuesday, November 1. These events will take place in the Gathering Center, from 7pm to 8:30pm. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Thiel at 271-1050 x. 106 or [email protected].
Small Group SamplerMondays, Oct 10-24, 6-7 pm in the Gathering Center.
Are you looking for a small group to call home? Are you interested in helping Asbury First create new small groups? Do you just want to learn more about what small groups are all about? Join us for Small Group Sampler! During these four weeks we’ll try out four different models for small group ministry and reflect about how they might fit into the life of Asbury First. All are welcome! Contact Katie O’Hern with questions.
Men’s Chorus News Our annual Men’s Chorus is gathering to sing in worship at 8:30 and 11 am on Nov 13. Won’t you join us? Rehears-als will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:15 beginning Oct 19. If you can commit to a minimum of two Wednes-days, including the final rehearsal on November 9, please join us! For more information, please email Brian Bohrer at [email protected].
Diversity Book Club Date ChangeTrying to understand trans issues? Join the Asbury Diver-sity Book Club on Oct 30, (Please note the change of date) as we discuss “Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family,” by Amy Ellis Nutt. The book follows the journey of a family as one of their sons identifies as a girl and begins to transition to a girl at age 10. The book club meets in the Asbury Resource Library after the 11 am service. Bring a lunch item to share if you can.
Sharing of Mission Team to Nicaragua You are invited to a Soup & Salad Luncheon in Fellow-ship Hall on Sunday, Oct 16 following the 11 am worship service. Members from the Asbury First mission team who traveled to Project Chacocente this Summer will share their stories of church construction and relationship building. Registration is not required but if you know you will be attending, we’d appreciate if you let us know so we can be sure to have enough food for all. Walk-ins are most welcome. A freewill offering will be taken. Call or email Robyn Gage at [email protected] or 585-752-9070.
Welcome Center Display CaseHopefully you have noticed the beautiful displays with pictures from this year’s Vacation Bible School created by Paula Dugan and Holly Temming and announcement of the Dinner Among Friends created by Beth and Dean Woolever. The display case is a great way to showcase your church group or highlight liturgical seasons. If you have
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an idea for the display case, please contact the Church Li-brary Committee which maintains the calendar for its use. Members of the Committee are: Diana Carter, Monica Gilligan, Joanne Hines, Bonnie Kay, Peggy Lyons, Carol Roote, Kathy Schwar, and Beth Woolever.
Calling All Musicians!There are three more rehearsals left to prepare for the As-bury Orchestra’s sharing on Nov 6. I you have been think-ing about joining us, just do it! Come to Wesley Hall on Oct 16th from 8:45-9:30 am. All orchestral instrument musicians with at least two years of playing experience are welcome and will find success. Our group will be better if you are with us.
Scrapbooking WorkshopInterested in scrapbooking? Do you have photos that you’d like to put in an album? Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct 29 and Nov 5, 8:30 am-5 pm at Asbury First UMC. Beginners and experienced scrapbookers alike are welcome to join us for a day-long scrap booking sessions. There is no cover charge, but we ask you to bring your own scrap booking materials,and a snack. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Michele Fitch at [email protected] or (585) 472-1661 by Oct. 22, 2016.
Library News: Dream WeaversAre you enjoying Stephen’s sermons about local dreamers? Want to learn more about some of the individuals he has been highlighting? The Asbury Resource Library located in the education wing has many books for adults and chil-dren to learn more about these fascinating people. Many of the books are on display at the first table you come to when you enter the library.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIESA Little Time Can Make a BIG DifferenceIf you have at least three hours a month, the Storehouse is in need of your help! We need people who can work in teams to help serve clients and/or sort donations. Volun-teers are needed from 9 am-noon on Saturdays. Whether you are available one Saturday a month or more, your help will make a huge difference. Training will be provided. If you can help or would like more information, call Bonnie Kay at (585) 478-5611 or Charlene Lejewski at (585) 943-3361.
The Grocery Bag Ministry The Grocery Bag Ministry continues to serve both individuals and families with ongoing food delivery across our city. In-demand donations include: canned goods such as soups, fruits and vegetables, tuna, peanut butter, jam, pasta and sauce, and boxed macaroni and cheese. A receptacle is available in the Welcoming Hall for your donations.
Altar Guild, Acolyte, & Crucifer InvitationAre you looking for a way to express your faith in the church? We are looking for new members, acolytes and crucifers for the coming year. (Please note: any adult or church youth is welcome to become an acolyte and/or crucifer.) The goal of the Altar Guild is to be of service to the pastors and the Asbury First congregation. For further information, please contact Martha Tuke at [email protected] or 585-766-3255 or Angie Burch at [email protected] or 585-338-2621. For information on acolytes and crucifers, please contact Ellen Williams at [email protected] or 267-6228.
Together in Service, October 14-21stIf you’ve wanted to experience the gift of helping those in need, but were reluctant to make a long term com-mitment, this is an opportunity to share a little of your time with those less fortunate in our community. There numerous opportunities during the day, evenings or on the weekend. Please join us by signing up in the welcom-ing area or by contacting Bob Castle at [email protected]. You may also contribute by donating needed items for the Unity Adult Day Care auction: jewelry, fashion scarves, small holiday decorations, small purses, notepaper or cards, new men’s t-shirts (size L or XL) and hats and gloves for both men and women. Items will be collected at church Sundays, October 9th & 16th.
Winter is ComingI am knitting hats for our guests at the Dining and Caring Center. If you would like to help, please contact Susan Keenan at: [email protected] or 461-1470.
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS NEWSAll classes take place from 9:45-10:45 am
Growing Spirits/Living EdgeA lecture series open to all.Where: 1010, Meditation RoomOctober 9Topic: IonaPresenter: Linda ClemowOctober 16Topic: Book ReviewPresenter: All
50+ FellowshipA lecture series open to all.Where: 1010, Dining RoomOctober 9Topic: A guided tour of the UMC HymnalPresenter: Mary Anna GeibOctober 16Topic: A Personal Family GenealogyPresenter: A Surprise Guest Speaker
DoublersA lecture series open to all.Where: 1010, Red RoomOctober 9Topic: Mission Trip to CubaPresenter: AFUMC Youth GroupOctober 16Topic: Development & Fundraising at AFUMCPresenter: Morgan Dornsife
In the NewsA current events roundtable.Where: 1050, Dining RoomWho: All are welcome
Parables of ParentingFellowship for parents of all ages.Where: 1040, Room 200Who: Parents of any age
Adult Bible StudyFor anyone interested in taking a closer look at the Bible.Where: 1050, Teak RoomWho: All are welcome
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MEETINGS & REHEARSALSOctober 9-15
LEADERSHIP STAFFThe Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Cady II, Senior Minister, [email protected]
Katie O’Hern, Minister for Discipleship and Mission, [email protected]
Kathy Thiel, Minister for Pastoral Care and Outreach, [email protected]
Paula Dugan, Children’s Ministry Director, [email protected]
Holly Temming, Children’s Ministry Assistant; Director, Children’s Music, [email protected]
Mike Mullin, Youth Minister,[email protected]
Melody Guadagnino, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Ken Carr, Property Care Manager,[email protected]
Morgan Dornsife, Development Director, [email protected]
Michele Cooley, Director, Dining and Caring Center, [email protected]
Richard Moncrief, Financial Administrator, [email protected]
Jamie Least, Communications Coordinator, [email protected]
David Strong, Music Admin.; Assistant Organist, [email protected]
Dr. William Weinert, Director of Music,[email protected]
Duane Prill, Organist, [email protected]
Carol Lamica, Director, Youth Music, [email protected]
Brian Bohrer, Director, Asbury Singers,[email protected]
Elizabeth Church, Director, Asbury Ringers, [email protected]
Lawrence Dugan, Director, Youth Theater, [email protected]
Charlene Lajewski*, Bonnie Kay*, Storehouse Directors, [email protected]
Laurie Kennedy*, Asbury First Orchestra Director, [email protected]
*Volunteer leadership
Sun. 7:45 Asbury Singers—1040 9:45 6-12th Grade Breakfast [Making] Club—1040 9:45 6-12th Grade Gospel & the Guitar —1040 9:45 Adult Bible Study—1050 9:45 Children’s Sunday School—1040 9:45 Growing Spirits/Living Edge Class —1010 9:45 In the News—1050 9:45 New Member Orientation—1050 9:45 Parables of Parenting—1040 9:45 Doublers Sunday School Class —1010 9:45 50+ Fellowship Sunday School Class —1010 12:00 8th Grade Confirmation—1040 3:00 Joseph Musical Rehearsal—1040 6:00 High School Youth Group—1040 6:00 Middle School Youth Group—1040 Mon. 12:00 Sanctuary Open for Prayer—1040 3:00 Storehouse Board Meeting—1050 6:00 Small Group Sampler—1040 7:00 Church Council—1050 Tues. 9:30 Women’s Fellowship—1040 4:00 Resource Library Committe Meeting—1040
5:00 Sanctuary Open for Prayer—1040 5:30 Outreach Committee Meeting—1050 6:00 Joseph Rehearsal—1040
Wed. 6:00 Men’s Devotional Group—1010 10:00 Adult Study—1010 12:00 Women on Wednesday—1010 4:45 Strategic Planning Committee—1050 5:00 Hallelujah Kids—1040 5:00 Labyrinth—1040 5:30 Community Dinner—1040 6:00 Wesley Singers & Ringers—1040 6:00 Young Adult Group—1010 7:00 Asbury Ringers—1040 7:15 Intro to Ancient Greek—1040 7:30 Sanctuary Choir—1040 Thurs. 6:00 Wellness Clinic—1040 6:00 Joseph Musical Rehearsal—1040 6:30 Trustees Meeting—1050
Sat. 8:00 Grocery Bag Ministry—1040 8:00 Altar Guild—1040 9:00 Stephen Ministry Retreat—1010 9:00 Together in Service—1040
Asbury First United Methodist Church1050 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14607
585-271-1050 ~ [email protected] ~ www.asburyfirst.org
Harry Potter and the Holy Spirit• Four Wednesdays, Starting October 19• 6:30-8 pm• Gathering Center
Come dressed up, bring themed snacks, and make the most of this special class!
More information inside!
small group samplerMondays, Oct. 10-24, 6-7 pmIn the Gathering Center
• Are you interested in helping Asbury First create new small groups?
• Do you just want to learn more about what small groups are all about?
Join us for Small Group SamplerDetails inside!
Would you like to become a member of Asbury First? Please join us for the next New Member Orientation held two Wednesdays at 6:30 pm starting November 9 (joining November 20) in 1050 East Ave (grey stone building). For more information, contact Melody Guadagnino
at 585-271-1050 x103 or [email protected].
Together In Service
“Just 3 Hours”How meaningful would it be if we each gave just
3 hours of our time?
See how you can join the effort!
More Information
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October 14-21st
Fall Retreat!
October 21-23
Where: Dunkirk Camp & Conference Center
What: A three-day retreat is a wonderful way to form new connections with your Asbury First family!
All are welcome on this quick getaway where we will rejuvinate our spirits, find encouragement and fellowship, and enjoy just-plain-fun together!
Want more info? Contact Katie O’Hern or check out asburyfirst.org!
