February 9, 2020 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.” A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive · Little Rock, AR 72212 501-225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org AsburyUMCLR 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 9, 2020 8:30 & 10:45 A.M. Welcome and Announcements Prelude Trumpet Voluntary Matt Golladay, Trumpet arr. Keith Terret *Call to Worship O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together! Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. *Presentation of the Colors Gabriel Miller Senior Patrol Leader *Pledge of Allegiance to the Christian Flag I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag, and to the Savior for whose Kingdom it stands; one Savior, crucified, risen and coming again with life and liberty to all who believe. *Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. *Boy Scout Oath, Law, and Girl Scout Promise Boy Scout Oath On my honor, I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. Boy Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. *Hymn of Praise All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name 155 Scouting Moment Jim Britt Children’s Moments Bro. Nick Schimmer (8:30) Pastor Dede Roberts (10:45) The congregation is invited to sing “Scout Vespers” as our children are welcomed forward. Softly falls the light of day, as our campfire fades away. Silently each Scout should ask, “Have I done my daily task? Have I kept my honor bright? Can I guiltless sleep tonight? Have I done and have I dared, Everything to Be Prepared?” 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 Lift Up Your Voices Chancel Choir arr. Patrick M. Liebergen 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 Jesus Loves Me Matt Golladay, Trumpet arr. Gary Lanier *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 Reading Ephesians 2:1-9 January Marriott (NLT, Pew Bible) 895-896 *Hymn of Meditation Let Us Plead for Faith Alone 385 Scripture Luke 19:1-10 (NLT, Pew Bible) 801 The Message “Good Vibrations” Pastor Dede Roberts *Hymn of Commitment This is a Day of New Beginnings 383 (Verses 1-3) 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. *Congregational Benediction This is a Day of New Beginnings (Verse 4) 383 Christ is alive, and goes before us to show and share what love can do. This is a day of new beginnings; our God is making all things new. Postlude Acolytes: 8:30 - Meri Parker / 10:45 - Sadie Livers Liturgist: 8:30 - Jack Henderson / 10:45 - John Gentry Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Joe Hof 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath Asbury UMC and the Chancel Choir welcome our Trumpet Player, Matt Golladay. Matt is the band director at Catholic High School. Asbury Staff Pastor Dede Roberts, Senior Pastor [email protected] Bro. Nick Schimmer, Associate Pastor [email protected] Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus [email protected] Diana Brandon, Director of Music Ministries [email protected] Caleb Conrad, Director of Praise & Worship [email protected] Anguel Kehayov, Organist [email protected] Kayla Stout, Nursery Director [email protected] Cheryl Cate, Finance Administrator [email protected] Ora Bunton, Director, ACCDC [email protected] Abby Ramirez, Asst. Dir., ACCDC [email protected] Special Events Monday, February 10th……………………..Trustees’ Meeting 6 pm (Large Conference Room) Tuesday, February 11th……………………………...ACCDC Board Meeting 6 pm (Room 226) Friday, February 14th………………………………..…..Parents’ Night Out 6 pm (Warehouse) Sunday, February 23rd……………….Church Council/Charge Conference 12 pm (Warehouse) Sunday, February 2nd, 2019 Prayers: 8:30 am (Sanctuary) 114 Clifford Smith Janet Brandt 10:45 am (Sanctuary) 88 Theone James Pierce Blazer 10:45 am (LAUNCH) 104 Joe Wilkerson Carol Grace Total Worship Attendance: 306 Karen Greenfield Danny Burgess Guests: 30 including 4 first time CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DATES: Sunday, February 9: Scout Sunday, Regular Sunday School schedule Wednesday, February 12: Wednesday night activities, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Friday, February 14: Parents’ Night Out, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, $25/per family Sunday, February 16: UMW Sunday, Regular Sunday School schedule Wednesday, February 19: Wednesday night activities, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm YOUTH NEWS: Youth: We will meet from 5:30-7:30. We will talk about “Instagood” & set up our series on the Wizard of Oz. Remember, next Sunday, we will be watching The Wizard of Oz, as we begin our new Sunday night series! Wednesday, February 12: We will meet from 6:30-7:30 in the Warehouse. Snacks & drinks will be available. We will discuss the transformation of Saul into Paul & how his vision was blinded so he could change. Today’s Sacred Grounds: In honor of Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts by Jim Britt. Open dates are Mar. 8, 15 & 22. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to reserve a date. Today’s Flowers: In honor of Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts by Jim Britt. Open dates are Feb. 16 & 23. Call the office to reserve a date. Pastor on weekend call: Feb. 7, 8, 9 Pastor Dede Roberts Feb. 14, 15, 16 Bro. Nick Schimmer Preaching Schedule February 9, 2020 February 16, 2020 8:30 Sanctuary Worship Pastor Dede Roberts Pastor Dede Roberts 10:45 Sanctuary Worship Pastor Dede Roberts Pastor Dede Roberts 10:45 LAUNCH Service Bro. Nick Schimmer Bro. Nick Schimmer Driver Car Tom Hesselbein Asbury Weekly Calendar Sunday, February 16th 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 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 17th CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 7:30 am ACCDC 2019/2020 Classes 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, February 18th 7:30 am ACCDC 2019/2020 Classes 6:00 pm Girl Scouts (Warehouse) 6:00 pm Prison Band Rehearsal (WAC) 6:30 pm Disciple I (Large Conference Room) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 100) Wednesday, February 19th 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) 5:30 pm Hand Bell Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:00 pm Invitation to Romans Bible Study (Room 121) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Children’s Wed. Night Program (Room 215) 6:30 pm Youth Wed. Night Program (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 227) Thursday, February 20th 7:30 am ACCDC 2019/2020 Classes Friday, February 21st 7:30 am ACCDC 2019/2020 Classes Saturday, February 22nd 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) * WAC - Wilson Activity Center .