Worship Services: 8 am - Traditional Service, Chapel 9:15 am- Traditional Service, Sanctuary 11 am - Modern Service, Sanctuary
Children, Nursery & Early ChildhoodAges 6 weeks to Pre-K: First floor, 7:45 am – noonElementary Ages: Kindergarten to 5th grade: Second floor, 9:15 or 11 am
Students6th - 12th grades: Venue at 9:15 am
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Excerpt from the Sermon Journal Monday, December 16, 2019Written by Pastor Tom Harrison
Everlasting God
This text begins in despair. Israel is feeling overlooked by God. We can relate to periods of exile and captivity like Israel was experiencing. However, the shift from our problems to God’s solution is evident. There is a God.
This God is not like us. He does not quit. He does not grow tired. He does not faint or become exhausted. This God is strong. This is an eternal God. Verse 31 contains the key word: “Wait.” God will supply our need. God, who is rich in mercy and grace, will come to our rescue.
Paul described his feelings of struggle (2 Corinthians 1:8-11 and 2 Corinthians 4:7-18). He was no superhero. He was weak and vulnerable. He needed his friends to pray for him. He also offered some good words to the church in Romans 12:12-13, “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” Paul had confidence that when he died, he would go to heaven. He described this confidence in the very last recorded words we have from him in 2 Timothy 4.
December 23 John 3:16-21 December 24 2 Corinthians 1:18-24 December 25 1 John 2:24-25 December 26 Luke 24:44-53 December 27 Acts 2:37-41December 28 Acts 10:34-48
Next week - Promises: The Holy Spirit
Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week
Something to Think About:Have you ever felt your way was “hidden” or “disregarded by God?” As always, we have a response to make. “Waiting upon the Lord” doesn’t mean being passive, it means drawing strength from the One whose strength is never limited or exhausted. How do you think God will renew your strength? It’s critically important not to lose hope in times of waiting. As the “Serenity Prayer” says: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference.”
Each service will conclude with lighting of candles and singing of Silent Night and Joy to the World
3 pm - Sanctuary • Modern team will host along with the children’s choir • Pastor Daniel Dennison will share the Christmas message • Spanish translation available • Child care provided
5 pm and 7 pm - Sanctuary • New Covenant Orchestra and the Chancel Choir • Senior Pastor Tom Harrison will share the Christmas message • Child care provided for both services • Spanish translation available for 5 pm only • ASL for 7 pm only
9 pm - Sanctuary • Pastor James Lambert and musicians from the 9:15 and 11 am services • Senior Pastor Tom Harrison will share the Christmas message • Communion will be served
11 pm - Chapel • 8 am Chapel worship team • Pastor Daniel Dennison will share the Christmas message • Communion will be served
Christmas Eve Services
2019CHRISTMAS CAROLS and CANDLELIGHT
PerceptionsBy Tom Harrison
New volume available TODAY in the main foyer. $10. Also available in the main office during business hours.
Help make Asbury a wonderful place to be on Christmas Eve.
50 MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Contact: Lauren Brown at
[email protected] for hospitality
or Sarah Johnson at [email protected] for childcare.
Mid-Week ClassesStarting in JanuaryClasses in biblical studies, marriage, parenting, grief, women, divorce and financial peace.
Pick up a copy of the brochure at any Resource Area.
WINTER DISCIPLESHIP
CLASS SCHEDULE
Holy Spirit SeriesJanuary 8 – March 11 | 6-8 pm | ChapelCome join this special 10-session, seminar-style series.
• Worship• Teaching
Asbury pastors and others will lead us through understanding, knowing and walking with the Holy Spirit. No registration is required. Be sure to bring your Bible and a notebook. Child care provided.
• Prayer • Holy Communion
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Previous Week’s GivingWeekly Giving ................................................................................. $351,098.25
YTD Giving Budget .....................................................................$7,694,268.00
YTD Giving Actual .......................................................................$7,696,751.69
Promises: In Jesus, All God’s Promises Find their YesBegining December 24Many things come and go in life, but God’s promises stand forever. As we celebrate Christmas and begin a new year, we want to strengthen and encourage our hearts by God’s grace through Jesus Christ who is the same yesterday, today and forever. A promising new series, for a promising new year.
Thank you for your continued generosity this year. For those who want to make end-of-year contributions to Asbury to be included in your 2019 tax statement, here are your opportunities:
• In person - church office will be open regular business hours December 26-31.
• Mailed - postmarked by December 31.
• Appreciated stock - transferred to Asbury by December 31 to count as a 2019 contribution.
• Online - through myasburytulsa.org until 11:59 pm (CST) December 31.
END-OF-YEAR FINANCE COMMUNICATION
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Order of Worship | December 22, 2019
Join us for Donuts in the FOYER | 10:30-11 am
8 am
WELCOME Rev. Robert Duran
VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE Fantasy on Carol of the Bells Emma & Cate Linsenmeyer
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS Carol Medley Angie Cockrell Anna Calhoun Chanda Gibson Brandon Disney
APOSTLES’ CREED
FELLOWSHIP MOMENT
ADVENT CANDLE LITURGY Rev Robert Duran Avery Lenhart, Acolyte
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Hymn 211
SPECIAL MUSIC It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Henry & Hannah Linsenmeyer
PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Tom Harrison
PASTORAL MOMENT
DOXOLOGY
OFFERTORY Barbara Graves
SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 40:27-31 David Lenhart Pew Bible Page 713
MESSAGE ISAIAH 40 Dr. Tom Harrison Everlasting God
SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Rev. Robert Duran
6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 | www.asburytulsa.org | 918.492.1771
Order of Worship | December 22, 2019
Join us for Donuts in the FOYER | 10:30-11 am
9:15 am
PRELUDE Here We Come a’Caroling Asbury Power & Light Jesus Child Angie Cockrell Ed Morse, Director
CALL TO WORSHIP Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Hart Morris
WELCOME Rev. Daniel Dennison
MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY
VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADVENT CANDLE LITURGY Rev. Daniel Dennison Ruthie Dennison, Acolyte
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Angels We Have Heard on High Chancel Choir Hymn 238 New Covenant Orchestra
FELLOWSHIP MOMENT
BAPTISM Dr. Tom Harrison
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Good Christian Friends Rejoice Hymn 224
SPECIAL MUSIC Gesu Bambino New Covenant Orchestra
PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Tom Harrison
PASTORAL MOMENT
DOXOLOGY
OFFERTORY Adore Chancel Choir New Covenant Orchestra
SCRIPTURE Isaiah 40:27-31 Pew Bible Page 713
MESSAGE ISAIAH 40 Dr Tom Harrison Everlasting God
SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Dr. Tom Harrison Rev. Daniel Dennison
SPECIAL MUSIC Saw You Never in the Twilight One Voice
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Rosanna Corrales
6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 | www.asburytulsa.org | 918.492.1771
Order of Worship | December 22, 2019
Join us for Donuts in the FOYER | 10:30-11 am
11 am
ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO
WORSHIP Angels We Have Heard On High Kylee Broadhurst
WELCOME
ADVENT CANDLE LITURGY
BAPTISM Dr. Tom Harrison
WORSHIP Come Lord Jesus (Even So Come) Kylee Broadhurst
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Kylee Broadhurst
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
PRAYER
STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Dr. Tom Harrison
OFFERING WORSHIP King Of Kings Kylee Broadhurst
SCRIPTURE Isaiah 40:27-31 Pew Bible Page 713
MESSAGE ISAIAH 40 Dr. Tom Harrison Everlasting God
SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Dr. Tom Harrison Rev. Daniel Dennison
WORSHIP RESPONSE O Come, All Ye Faithful Spencer Wideman
BENEDICTION
