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A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive · Little Rock, AR 72212
225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org
Asbury UMC Little Rock
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 19, 2017
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
February 19, 2017 8:30 A.M. & 10:45 A.M.
Gathering in God’s Presence
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Choral Introit All My Hope Dave Brubeck
*Hymn of Praise Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise 103
Preparing Our Hearts
*Affirmation of Faith Affirmation from Romans 887
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or distress, or persecution or famine, or nakedness or peril or sword? No! In all things we are more than conquerors through the One who loved us. We are sure that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, Will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Thanks be to God! 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.
Children’s Moments Laura Stinnett
Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend their own special worship service, called Kids’
Club. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend.
Act of Praise When In Our Music God is Glorified Chancel Choir
Arr. Ziegenhals
*Please stand as you are able.
Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God
Prayer for the People
Lord’s Prayer 895
The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory God is Our Refuge Chancel Choir
Arr. Allen Pote
*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 I Am Thine, O Lord 419
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Lesson Mark 12:41-44 (NLT, Pew Bible) 774 The Message “Gestures of Inspiration” Rev. Mary Hilliard (8:30)
Matthew 5:38-48 (NLT, Pew Bible) 743
“Our Choices Matter” Rev. Chase Green (10:45)
Responding to God With Our Lives
*Hymn of Commitment God of Grace and God of Glory 577
*Blessing of God’s People
*Choral Benediction My Eternal King James Marshall
You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.
Postlude
Assisting in Worship: 8:30 - Jack Henderson / 10:45 - Rick Shelton Acolytes: 8:30 - Rachel Hof / 10:45 - Erin Parker
Video Operator: 8:30 - Jason Stumhofer, Joe Hof / 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath
Message Outline for Rev. Mary
“Gestures of Inspiration” Mark 12:41-44
I. When Sensibility Competes with Compassion
A. Risk is Involved with Both.
B. Consequences Occur with Both.
II. Discipleship Involves...
A. The Question of What is Logical.
B. The Decision to Act in Integrity.
III. Does Jesus Call You To...
A. Radical Discipleship
B. Or ‘Middle of the Road?’
Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center
February 19, 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.
Arise
Welcome and Announcements
I Am Free God of Wonders
Children’s Moments Clark Cogbill
Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend Kids’ Club, a special worship service. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend.
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Sharing of Our Gifts
Offering
The Message “Gestures of Inspiration”
Mark 12:41-44 Rev. Mary Hilliard
The Invitation
Trading My Sorrows
The Blessing
Assisting in Worship: David Dickens
Sound Operator: Shawn McNerlin
Video Operator: Tony Hilliard
Celebration Band Celebration Singers Dusty Jones Jay McDaniel Mary Ross Terry South Mike DuPas Phil Marks Valera McDaniel
Asbury Staff
Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Chase Green, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care [email protected]
Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus [email protected]
Anguel Kehayov, Organist [email protected]
Mike DuPas, Interim Part-Time Praise & Worship Leader [email protected]
Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children [email protected]
Kayla Stout, Nursery Director [email protected]
Amy Bennett, Minister of Youth [email protected]
Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager [email protected]
Ora Bunton, Child Development Ctr., Director [email protected]
Judith Hill, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director [email protected]
Special Events Monday, February 20th.......................................................................Office Closed for President’s Day Tuesday, February 21st......................”Christ’s Cries from the Cross” 6 pm (Small Conference Room) Saturday, February 25th.........................Cancer Support Group 9:30 am (Large Conference Room) Sunday, February 26th...................................................................Stone Soup 1:30 pm (Quapaw UMC) Wednesday, March 1st.....................................................................................Lenten Dinner 6 pm (WAC) Wednesday, March 1st...................................................Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 pm (Sanctuary)
Pastor on Weekend Call: Feb. 17, 18, 19 Rev. Mary Hilliard Feb. 24, 25, 26 Rev. Chase Green
YOUTH NEWS:
Remember that TODAY, we will be going to lunch after church, and then heading to Methodist Family Health to lead in worship this afternoon! The youth can stay all day, but they need to bring money for lunch! Thanks!
Tonight we will be finishing up our Joseph series! We have a guest coming to lead worship, and we’ll have games, food and small groups! Be here at 5:30, pick up is at 7:30!
This Wednesday, we will be going to David’s Burgers! Be at the church at 6:00, pick up is at 7:30, and you need to bring money to eat! Permission slips will be available tonight!
Spring Retreat is coming up March 31-April 2! It’s VERY SIMILAR to Fall Retreat-we’ll be at a big house at a retreat center in Morrilton, and our theme is “Choose!” (Confirmands will be having their own classes at the retreat, as well!) Sign up deadline is March 5, but you can plan to use youth account money earned at our car Wash on March 12, if needed! Paperwork will be available this week! Total cost is $100!
Drivers Bus Car John Ford Ron Paulson
Preaching Schedule Sunday, Feb. 19th Sunday, Feb. 26th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Celebration Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green
SPECIAL CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children
Sun., Feb. 19: Confirmation Class, 5:30 pm, Room 226
Wed., Feb. 22: Wild Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Room 210; The Edge, 5:45 pm, Room 206
Sun., Feb. 26: No Confirmation Class
Today’s Sacred Grounds: Sponsored by the Hutchinson family. Open dates are Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19 & 26. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to schedule a date.
Prayers: Dorothy King Patty Wilkerson Marion Matson
If you desire a pastoral visit, please contact Rev. Mary or Rev. Chase. See contact info below.
Open Dates for Flowers: Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19 & 26. Call the office to reserve a date.
Sunday, February 12, 2017 - Scout Sunday 8:30 am: 215 10:45 am (Divine): 61 10:45 am (Celebration): 208 Total Worship Attendance: 484
Guests: 174 including 29 first time
ASBURY T-SHIRTS We still have a few Asbury t-shirts available! Short sleeves are $15, long sleeves are $20! See Amy or any member of the youth group!
Asbury Methodist Church,
Thank you all so much for showering Clay and me with such loving support on Sunday. Not only did you bring generous gifts, but you also brought your Christ-like kindness and grace.
We are so lucky to have a secondary church home down here in Little Rock at Asbury. Please keep us in your prayers as we begin our first year of marriage in April!
Love, Kara Hilliard
Sunday, February 19th 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3 yrs - 2nd grade (Room 215) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3rd-5th grade (Room 206) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm 2017 Confirmation Class (Room 226) 5:30 pm Student Ministries (Warehouse) Monday, February 20th - PRESIDENT’S DAY OFFICE CLOSED 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 6:30 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)
Tuesday, February 21st 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 6:00 pm Gospel of Luke Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 6:00 pm Life of Abraham Bible Study (Emmanuel Classroom) 6:00 pm “Christ’s Cries from the Cross” (Small Conference Room) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 101) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105)
Wednesday, February 22nd 5:00 am Men’s Basketball (WAC) 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 5:45 pm The Edge (Room 206) 6:00 pm Student Ministries (Warehouse) 6:00 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays (Room 210) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200)
Thursday, February 23rd 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 5:00 pm ACCDC Teacher Training (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC)
Friday, February 24th 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 4:00 pm Youth leave for Veritas! 5:30 pm Wedding Rehearsal (Sanctuary) Saturday, February 25th 8:00 am ACCDC Math & Science Index Training (Warehouse) 9:30 am Cancer Support Group (Large Conference Room) 5:30 pm Wedding - Burleson/Greenfield
Sunday, February 26th 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3 yrs - 2nd grade (Room 215) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3rd-5th grade (Room 206) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 2:00 pm Youth return from Veritas!
Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website,
www.asbury-lr.org. Click on “Blogs.”
Asbury Weekly Calendar
* WAC - Wilson Activity Center
