A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive · Little Rock, AR 72212

225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org

AsburyUMCLR

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.”

August 6, 2017

“False gods of the Eighties”

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

August 6, 2017 8:30 A.M. & 10:45 A.M.

Gathering in God’s Presence

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude “As the Deer” Diana Brandon

arr. Nevue

*Hymn of Praise Majesty, Worship His Majesty 176

Preparing Our Hearts

Children’s Moments (8:30) Laura Stinnett

(10:45) Rev. Doug Walker

(Kid’s Club available for 3 and 4 year olds) The congregation is invited to sing “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus,”

as our children are welcomed forward.

Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear; things I would ask Him to tell me if He were here: scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea, stories of Jesus tell them to me.

Act of Praise Amazing Grace Chancel Choir

arr. Coates

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 Offering

Offertory We Gather Round Your Table, Lord Chancel Choir

Arr. Larson

*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 Something Beautiful 394 (x2)

*Please stand as you are able.

Asbury Staff

Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor mary@asbury-lr.org

Rev. Chase Green, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care chase@asbury-lr.org

Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus weir-t@sbcglobal.net

Diana Brandon, Director of Music Ministries diana@asbury-lr.org

Anguel Kehayov, Organist kehayata@hotmail.com

Cara Chapman, Director of Celebration Worship cara@asbury.lr.org

Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org

Kayla Stout, Director of Nursery Ministry nursery@asbury-lr.org

Amy Shores, Minister of Youth amy@asbury-lr.org

Cheryl Cate, Finance Administrator cheryl@asbury-lr.org

Ora Bunton, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org

Judith Hill, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director asstdir@asbury-lr.org

Hearing God’s Word

Fourth in a series on “Faith Through the Decades”

Scripture Lesson Exodus 32:1, 15-24 The Message “False gods of the 80’s” (8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard

(10:45) Rev. Doug Walker

Responding to God With Our Lives

*Invitation to Holy Communion 12

If you would prefer a gluten free wafer for communion please notify the pastor or communion steward as you come forward. The offering plate located at the front of the main aisle is for love offerings that fund our Community Ministries. This ministry provides charitable assistance to people in need.

Hymn of Commitment Because He Lives 364

*Blessing of God’s People

*Choral Benediction “To God Be the Glory” 98

Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, let the earth hear his voice! Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, let the people rejoice!

O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, and give him the glory, Great things He hath done!

You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.

Postlude

Communion Stewards: 8:30 - Don & Joan Shipley / 10:45 - Parker Family

Assisting in Worship: 8:30 - Donna Broyles / 10:45 - Rick Shelton

Video Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Ebi / 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath

Message Notes

Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center

August 6, 2017 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.

Blessed Be Your Name

Welcome and Announcements

Awesome God He Is Exalted

Children’s Moments

Laura Stinnett (Kid’s Club available for 3 and 4 year olds)

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Our Gifts

Still Haven’t Found what I’m Looking For

The Message

Fourth in a series on “Faith Through the Decades”

“False gods of the 80’s” Exodus 32:1, 15-24 Rev. Mary Hilliard

Holy Communion If you would prefer gluten free wafer for communion please notify the pastor or

communion steward as you come forward. Love offerings placed in the small wicker baskets support our Community Ministries. This

ministry provides charitable assistance to people in need.

Give Thanks

The Invitation

Good To Me

The Blessing

We are so glad you worshiped with us at Asbury UMC. Now, go and serve Christ!

Assisting in Worship: Cara Chapman

Sound Operator: Randy Dennis

Video Operator: Tony Hilliard

Communion Stewards: Anglin Family

Celebration Band Celebration Singers Dusty Jones Steve Chapman Joe Stout Mary Ross Chris Fettes

Pastor on Weekend Call: June 30, July 1, 2 Rev. Doug Walker 479-597-6006 July 7, 8, 9 Rev. Mary Hilliard 870-718-3697

Special Events Thursday, Aug. 10th.....................................................................Time Out for Tanako 8:30 am (Offsite) Sunday, Aug. 13th.........................................................................Promotion / 3rd Grade Bible Sunday! Thursday, Aug. 17th...............................................................Senior Game Day 10:30 am (Warehouse) Tuesday, Sept. 5th.....................................................................................Keenagers 12 pm (Warehouse)

YOUTH NEWS:

NO YOUTH (or Praise Band) this Sunday night! We are taking our “Back-to-School-Break,” and will resume youth programming on Sunday, August 20!

Be on the look-out for our August calendar and our 2017/2018 school calendar very soon!

If you are interested in your rising 6th grader participating in confirmation this year, we are having a MANDATORY parent (and student) luncheon on Sunday, August 13 at noon in the Warehouse! See Amy Shores if you have any questions before the meeting!

We NEED some additional youth volunteers for this upcoming school year (Sunday mornings/Sunday nights/Wednesday nights). If you would like to help teach, chaperone, lead worship, bring a meal, or help in any other way, please see Amy Shores!

Drivers Bus Car Dave Mundorff Danny Burgess

Preaching Schedule Sunday, Aug. 6th Sunday, August 13th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 Celebration Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard

SPECIAL CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children

Sun., Aug. 6: Last Super Sunday School

Thur., Aug. 10: Time Out for Tanako, 8:30 am - 4 pm

Sun., Aug 13: Promotion/3rd grade Bible Sunday

Sun., Aug. 20: Sunday School and Children’s Choir (3 yrs - 2nd grade) begins

Fri., Aug.25-Sat., Aug 26: Bible Boot Camp for all 3rd and 4th Graders at Camp Tanako,

watch for information in your mailbox.

Sun., Oct. 8: Children’s Sabbath, all services

Open Dates for Sacred Grounds: Aug. 13, 20 & 27. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to schedule a date.

Prayers: Mary Wolf Caroline Tatum Laura Stinnett Emily Evans Beth Culbertson Pat Parsons Betty Watt Mildred Bradley

Open Dates for Flowers: Aug. 13, 20 & 27. Call the office to reserve a date.

Sunday, July 30, 2017 8:30 am 124 10:45 am (Divine) 82 10:45 am (Celebration) 97 Total Worship Attendance: 303

Guests: 44 including 14 first-time

Pastor on weekend call: Aug. 4, 5, 6 Rev. Mary Hilliard Aug. 11, 12, 13 Rev. Doug Walker

Welcome to our New Members:

Christopher and Megan Smith 12600 Pleasant Forest Dr. Little Rock, AR 72212

Sunday, August 6th 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary)

Monday, August 7th 7:30 am ACCDC 2017 Summer Program 6:00 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)

Tuesday, August 8th 7:30 am ACCDC 2017 Summer Program 6:00 pm Prison Band Rehearsal (WAC) Wednesday, August 9th 7:30 am ACCDC 2017 Summer Program 6:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) Thursday, August 10th 7:30 am ACCDC 2017 Summer Program 8:30 am Time Out for Tanako (Offsite) 6:30 pm Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) Friday, August 11th 7:30 am ACCDC 2017 Summer Program Saturday, August 12th Sunday, August 13th 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 12:00 pm Confirmation Luncheon (Warehouse)

Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website,

www.asbury-lr.org. Click on “Blogs.”

Asbury Weekly Calendar

* WAC - Wilson Activity Center

Dear Asbury Family, Thank you for the beautiful flowers that I received last Sunday. I appreciate all your love and prayers through this journey. I know that I will get better and it is because of your continued support of me and my ministry here at Asbury. Thank you again and much love, Miss Laura