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

501-225-9231 · 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.”

February 23, 2020

Welcome to Asbury!

We pray that God will make a difference in your life as we worship together today. Information about the ministries of Asbury can be found on the back of the bulletin and on our website, asbury-lr.org. Please sign the Friendship Pad and include your contact information, so we can get to know each other better. There is a place for you at Asbury!

Please silence all electronic devices

*Please stand as you are able

Sanctuary Worship

February 23, 2020 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude Fantasie Phil Brandon, Flute Gabriel Faure

Call to Worship Christ, upon the mountain peak, UMH 260 stands alone in glory blazing; let us, if we dare to speak, With the saints and angels praise him: Alleluia! *Hymn of Praise Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies 173 Prayer for Transfiguration UMH 259 Holy God, upon the mountain you revealed our Messiah, who by his death and resurrection would fulfill both the law and the prophets. By his transfiguration enlighten our path that we may dare to suffer with him in the service of humanity and so share in the everlasting glory of him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever. Amen. Children’s Moments Greg Stansell (8:30) Maeghan Arnold (10:45)

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.

Children 3 years to 2nd grade are invited to attend their own

special time, called Kids’ Club. Please meet at the back

of the worship area to attend.

Children will be in Room 215 following worship.

Act of Praise Who is the King of the Jungle JOY Choir

Who Did? Directors: Mary Noble, Ann Pierce, Sarah Everett Pastoral Prayer The 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. And 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 The Greatest Gift is Love Chancel Choir Mark Hayes Phil Brandon, Flute *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.

Scripture 2 Peter 1:16-21 (NLT, Pew Bible) 938 Song for Transfiguration Princess Leia’s Theme John Williams Phil Brandon, Flute

*Scripture Matthew 17:1-9 (NLT, Pew Bible) 748 The Message “White Fire” Pastor Dede Roberts

*Affirmation from 1 Timothy 889 There is one God and there is one mediator, Christ Jesus, who came as a ransom for all, to whom we testify. This saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance:

That Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners, and was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory. Great indeed is the mystery of the gospel. 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.

Asbury Staff Pastor Dede Roberts, Senior Pastor dede@asbury-lr.org Bro. Nick Schimmer, Associate Pastor nick@asbury-lr.org Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus weir-t@sbcglobal.net Diana Brandon, Director of Music Ministries diana@asbury-lr.org Caleb Conrad, Director of Praise & Worship caleb@asbury-lr.org Anguel Kehayov, Organist kehayata@hotmail.com Kayla Stout, Nursery Director nursery@asbury-lr.org Cheryl Cate, Finance Administrator cheryl@asbury-lr.org Ora Bunton, Director, ACCDC accdcdir@asbury-lr.org Abby Ramirez, Asst. Dir., ACCDC asstdir@asbury-lr.org

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Congregational Response:

We give thanks for all that God has already given you

and we welcome you in Christian love.

As members together with you in the body of Christ

and in this congregation of the United Methodist Church,

we renew our covenant faithfully to participate

in the ministries of the church by our prayers,

our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness,

that in everything God may be glorified

through Jesus Christ.

*Hymn of Commitment O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair 258 (verses 1-4) DUKE STREET

*Congregational Benediction O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair 258 (verse 5) DUKE STREET

And faithful hearts are raised on high

by this great vision’s mystery;

for which in joyful strains we raise

the voice of prayer, the hymn of praise.

Postlude

Acolytes: 8:30 - Keller Smith / 10:45 - Meri Parker

Liturgist: 8:30 - Susan Gele / 10:45 - Don Shipley

Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Shane Marriott

10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath

The United Methodist Women are sponsoring an environmental event! Instead of using styrofoam cups for coffee, we will provide ceramic cups/mugs which will be washed for use the following week. Donated mugs are welcome, too! A cart for used cups will be outside the 1st floor elevator and the

Robert Moore (Sacred Grounds) room.

Special Events Sunday, February 23rd……………….Church Council/Charge Conference 12 pm (Warehouse) Wednesday February 26th…………………...….Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Saturday, February 29th………….....Cub Scout Pinewood Derby 8 am (Wilson Activity Center) Tuesday, March 3rd……………………………………….Terrific Tuesday 12 pm (Warehouse)

Driver Car

Tom Hesselbein

Today’s Flowers: In memory of Don Dominic by Peggy Dominic. Open dates are March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. Call the office to reserve a date.

Prayers: Clifford Smith Janet Brandt Theone James Pierce Blazer Joe Wilkerson Carol Grace Karen Greenfield Wesley Cameron

Sunday, February 16th, 2019 8:30 am (Sanctuary) 106 10:45 am (Sanctuary) 80 10:45 am (LAUNCH) 94 Total Worship Attendance: 280 Guests: 28 including 3 first time

Pastor on weekend call: Feb. 21, 22, 23 Pastor Dede Roberts Feb. 29, Mar. 1, 2 Pastor Dede Roberts

Preaching Schedule February 23, 2020 March 1, 2020 8:30 Sanctuary Worship Pastor Dede Roberts Pastor Dede Roberts 10:45 Sanctuary Worship Pastor Dede Roberts Rev. Tom Weir 10:45 LAUNCH Service Bro. Nick Schimmer Pastor Dede Roberts

Today’s Sacred Grounds: Sponsored by Tom & Gale Scott. Open dates are Mar. 15, 22 & 29. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to reserve a date.

You are invited to enjoy Sheila Paulson and her Golden Retrievers at Terrific Tuesday on March 3 at 12 pm. Lunch ($7) is: Meatloaf, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans and Lemon Squares. We encourage you to support the Asbury Food Pantry with a donation of food or money.

RSVP by 10 am Monday, March 2 if you plan to attend or need transportation (225-9231). Please bring a friend!

On Sunday, March 8, the Warehouse Student Ministries will host a soup and salad fundraiser after the late services. Stop by the Warehouse to enjoy lunch with us or take it on the go! All proceeds from the meal will go to fund future student ministries!

Sunday, February 23rd 8:00 am LAUNCH Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (Room 226) 8:30 am Sanctuary Worship Service 9:35 am JOY Choir (Room 215) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am LAUNCH Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am LAUNCH Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Sanctuary Worship Service 12:00 pm Church Council/Charge Conference (Warehouse) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Youth (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Large Conference Room)

Monday, February 24th 7:30 am ACCDC 2019/2020 Classes 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)

Tuesday, February 25th 7:30 am ACCDC 2019/2020 Classes 6:30 pm Disciple I (Large Conference Room) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting (WAC)

Wednesday, February 26th 6:00 am Wed. Morning Men’s Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 7:30 am ACCDC 2019/2020 Classes 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 3:30 pm Wednesday Youth (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Ash Wednesday Service (Sanctuary) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 227) 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200)

Thursday, February 27th 7:30 am ACCDC 2019/2020 Classes

Friday, February 28th 7:30 am ACCDC 2019/2020 Classes

Saturday, February 29th 8:00 am Cub Scout Pinewood Derby (WAC)

Sunday, March 1st 8:00 am LAUNCH Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (Room 226) 8:30 am Sanctuary Worship Service 9:35 am JOY Choir (Room 215) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am LAUNCH Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am LAUNCH Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Sanctuary Worship Service 5:30 pm Sunday Night Youth (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Large Conference Room)

Asbury Weekly Calendar

* WAC - Wilson Activity Center