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A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive · Little Rock, AR 72212
225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org
Asbury UMCLR
Our Mission
A Faith Family sharing Christ
to meet the needs of all people.
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.”
March 3, 2019
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
March 3, 2019 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.
Gathering in God’s Presence
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
*Call to Worship We turn our eyes up to the hills. Where does our help come from? Our help comes from the Lord, The Maker of Heaven and Earth. Let us reach out to the, Lord, our God! Yes! Let us reach out to our salvation!
*Hymn of Praise There is a Fountain Filled with Blood 622
Preparing Our Hearts
Act of Praise
“Jesus is Enough” LR Indian Christian Fellowship
Children’s Moments Joan Shipley
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.
(Kids Club available for 3 and 4 year olds)
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.
*Please stand as you are able.
The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory We Will Remember You Chancel Choir
Mark Hayes
*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 Fill My Cup, Lord (sing twice) 641
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Lesson Matthew 18:32-38 (NLT, Pew Bible) 749
Matthew 17:1-11 (NLT, Pew Bible) 748
The Message “The Power of Forgiveness” (8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard
“Inevitable Change” (10:45) Rev. Doug Walker
Responding to God With Our Lives Invitation to Holy Communion (Page 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 God of Grace and God of Glory 577
*Blessing of God’s People
*Choral Benediction The Lord Bless You and Keep You Chancel Choir
Peter Lutkin
You are encouraged to go serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.
Postlude
Liturgist: 8:30 - Sabrina Hinson / 10:45 - Patti Langley
Acolytes: 8:30 - Colin Stumhofer
Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Joe Hof, Jason Stumhofer /10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath
Communion Stewards: 8:30 - Joan and Don Shipley / 10:45 - Sara Riddle
Little Rock Indian Christian Fellowship Asbury UMC is proud to present the Little Rock Indian Christian Fellowship Choir. We appreciate their contribution to our worship. Members are: Mazhil Family, Ebi Family, Sharath Family, Venu Family, and Suresh Family. If you are interested in joining them, please contact Mazhil Rajendran, [email protected].
LAUNCH Worship Wilson Activity Center
March 3, 2019 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.
Welcome and Announcements
In the River Your Love Awakens Me
Children’s Moments Laura Stinnett
(Kids Club available for 3 and 4 year olds) .
Mighty to Save
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Sharing of Our Gifts
All Hail King Jesus
The Message
“The Power of Forgiveness”
Matthew 18:32-38 Rev. Mary Hilliard
The Invitation
Living Hope
The Blessing
We are so glad you worshiped with us at Asbury UMC. Now go and serve Christ!
Worship Leader: Caleb Conrad
Sound Operator: Randy Dennis
Video Operator: Tony Hilliard
Communion Stewards: Shawn McNerlin, Leta and Kevin Anglin
LAUNCH Band LAUNCH Singers Jay McDaniel Jeff Chandler Maddy Adkins Vincent McNerlin Valera McDaniel
Asbury Staff
Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor [email protected] Rev. Doug Walker, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care [email protected] Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus [email protected] Diana Brandon, Director of Music Ministries [email protected] Anguel Kehayov, Organist [email protected] Caleb Conrad, Director of Praise & Worship [email protected] Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children [email protected] Diane Wright, Minister to Youth and Young Adults [email protected] Kayla Stout, Nursery Director [email protected] Cheryl Cate, Finance Administrator [email protected] Ora Bunton, ACCDC, Director [email protected] Abby Ramirez, ACCDC, Asst. Director [email protected]
Special Events Sunday, March 3rd…………………………....Soup & Salad for Service 10:30 am (Warehouse) Monday, March 4th…………………….…….....Called Charge Conference 6 pm (Warehouse) Tuesday, March 5th………………………………………....Terrific Tuesday 12 pm (Warehouse) Wednesday, March 6th………………...…………Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Thursday, March 14th………………………….....ACCDC “Mardi Gras” Fundraiser 6 pm (WAC)
Drivers Van Car R.J. Robertson Tom Scott
Prayers: Janet Brandt Clifford Smith Becky Flynn Larry Brown Mary Ellen Murray Virdie Redus, in the death of her son, Robert Redus
Pastor on weekend call: Mar. 1, 2, 3 Rev. Mary Hilliard Mar. 8, 9, 10 Rev. Doug Walker
Today’s Sacred Grounds: Sponsored by Horizons Sunday School Class. Open dates are March 10, 17, 24 & 31. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to reserve a date.
Open Dates for Flowers: March 10, 17 & 31. Call the office to reserve a date.
Sunday, Feb. 24th, 2019 8:30 am (Divine) 136 Guests: 33 10:45 am (Divine) 91 Including 10:45 am (LAUNCH) 79 9 first-time Total Worship Attendance: 306
Preaching Schedule March 3, 2019 March 10, 2019 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 LAUNCH Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard
TERRIFIC TUESDAY ALL AGES are invited to enjoy a sing along with Barbara Raney, “Songs Your Mother Sang”, at Terrific Tuesday on Mar. 5 at 12:00 pm. Lunch ($7) is: Beef Tips with Rice, Green Beans, Rolls and Lemon Squares. We encourage you to support the Asbury Food Pantry with a donation of food or money. RSVP by 10 am Monday, Mar. 4, if you plan to attend or need transportation (225-9231). Please bring a friend!
YOUTH NEWS: Questions? Contact Diane Wright, Minister of Youth & Young Adults
Today: Thank you for supporting the youth Soup & Salad lunch fundraiser today! All donations will be used for the youth to attend OMP & Conference events. Tonight, we will meet from 5:30—7:30 pm for Chopped: Youth Version. There will be a twist, so come & see & have fun! Wednesday, March 6: We will NOT have our Wednesday night meeting due to the Ash Wednesday service at 6:30 pm. All are encouraged to attend!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children
Sunday, March 3: Sunday School and JOY Choir
Confirmation Class, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Wednesday, March 6: No Activites, Ash Wednesday service at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary
Sunday, March 3rd 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 Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am JOY Choir (Room 210) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am LAUNCH Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am LAUNCH Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 12:00 pm The Call Pride Training (Large Conference Room) 4:30 pm Youth Praise Band Rehearsal (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Confirmation Class (Rom 226) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Youth (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102)
Monday, March 4th 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 6:00 pm Called Charge Conference (Warehouse) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)
Tuesday, March 5th 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 5:30 pm Bible Basics (Small Conference Room) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 100)
Wednesday, March 6th 6:00 am Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 5:30 pm Hand Bell Rehearsal (Room 201) 6:30 pm Ash Wednesday Service (Sanctuary) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 226)
Thursday, March 7th 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes
Friday, March 8th 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 5:00 pm Confirmation Class Retreat (Offsite)
Saturday, March 9th
Sunday, March 10th - First Sunday in Lent 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 Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am JOY Choir (Room 210) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am LAUNCH Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am LAUNCH Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 3:00 pm General Conference Follow-up (WAC) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102)
Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website,
www.asbury-lr.org. Click on “Blogs.”
Asbury Weekly Calendar
* WAC - Wilson Activity Center