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January 31, 2016
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
225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org
Asbury UMC Little Rock
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, and print your information on the 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
January 31, 2016
8:30 & 10:45 A.M.
Gathering in God’s Presence
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
*Call to Worship
Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.
Your counsel stands forever.
O taste and see the Lord is good.
His faithfulness is for all eternity!
*Hymn of Praise
There’s Within My Heart a Melody
Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Finley Virginia Moore
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(8:30)
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Daughter of Matthew and Madeline Moore
Preparing Our Hearts
*Affirmation of Faith from Romans
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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
(8:30) Laura Stinnett
(10:45) Chase Green
Children 3 years to 6th 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
One Day We’ll Stand
Chancel Choir
Jon Paige
Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God
Prayer for the People
Lord’s Prayer
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*Please stand as you are able.
The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Amazing Grace
Stephen Edds
Arr. William Cutter
*Doxology
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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
Go Down, Moses
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Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Lesson
The Message
Deuteronomy 34:4-6, 10
“Holy Moses!”
Exodus 34:4-10
“It’s Official!”
(NLT, Pew Bible)
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(8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard
(NLT, Pew Bible)
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(10:45) Rev. Chase Green
Responding to God With Our Lives
*Hymn of Commitment
Heralds of Christ
*Blessing of God’s People
*Choral Benediction
There’s Within My Heart a Melody
Jesus, Jesus, sweetest name I know,
fills my every longing, keeps me singing as I go.
You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.
Postlude
Assisting in Worship: 8:30 - Joe Waldrum / 10:45 - Rick Shelton
Acolytes: 8:30 - Aaron Stumhofer / 10:45 - Lilly & Melissa Hutchinson
Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Jason Stumhofer, Joe Hof / 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath
Message Notes
Message outline for Rev. Hilliard
“Holy Moses!” Deuteronomy 34:4-6, 10
I.
Moses
A. God Does Not Always Choose the Likely Candidate
B. Excuses, Excuses, Excuses!
II.
Leadership Qualities
A. Courage
B. Commitment
C. Use of Resources Available - Ability to Develop More
D. Expect the Unexpected!
III. Real Change in Christ
A. Also Takes Courage and Commitment
B. To Promote and Implement Change for Christ is a Privilege
C. Obey God’s Instructions; Place Him First; Trust in Him Alone.
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Celebration Worship
January 31, 2016
Wilson Activity Center
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.
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
Welcome and Announcements
Let the Rivers Flow
10,000 Reasons
Children’s Moments
Laura Stinnett
Children 3 years to 6th 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
It Is Well
The Message
“Holy Moses!”
Deuteronomy 34:4-6, 10
Rev. Mary Hilliard
The Invitation
Forever
The Blessing
Assisting in Worship: Mike DuPas
Sound Operator: Randy Dennis
Video Operator: Tony Hilliard
Celebration Band
Lisa Burgess
Dusty Jones
Jay McDaniel
Celebration Singers
Alan Gwin
Valera McDaniel
Mary Ross
Terry South
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]
Stephen Edds, Minister of Music
[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
Tuesday, February 2nd..............................................................................Keenagers 12 pm (Warehouse)
Sunday, February 7th......................................................................................Ministry Fair 9:30 am (WAC)
Wednesday, February 10th............................................Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 pm (Sanctuary)
Prayers:
NOTE:
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Dottie Mosley
The doors by the
Sunday School:
227 Guests:
sanctuary and the
8:30 (D):
107 21 including Charlie Ward
10:45 (D):
69
3 first time Marilyn Thompson doors by the office
will now lock at 12:20
10:45 (C):
136
pm on Sundays.
Total Worship Attendance: 312
ACCDC FALL REGISTRATION
Registration for non-Asbury members starts on February 1. Call Ora Bunton at
225-1511, or email [email protected] for more information.
KEENAGERS • TUESDAY, FEB. 2ND • NOON • $7 • WAREHOUSE
Menu: Meatloaf, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans and Apple Cobbler.
Program: Linda Southern.
Come enjoy the music of Linda Southern. Call 225-9231 by 10 am on Monday,
February 1, if you want to make reservations for lunch.
75 DAYS OF PRAYER
Our 75 days of prayer continues! If you have not heard, prayers have been written by
the pastors and staff at Asbury for the whole church to connect with one another to God
in prayer. You are encouraged to pray along with us each day through Good Friday. You
may download a copy of the prayer booklet at www.asbury-lr.org, or pick up a copy in the
Narthex or the missions table in the WAC. Let’s pray together for the revival of our faith in
Christ!
MINISTRY FAIR
On Sunday, February 7th, there will be a Ministry Fair from 9:30 am-10:30 am. This is an
opportunity to refocus our commitments and contemplate other ways we might grow in our
discipleship leading into Lent. In the Wilson Activity Center, we will have banners and displays to
highlight and promote Sunday School Classes, various volunteer opportunities and missions to
serve, as well as mid-week classes and small groups to join. There will be plenty of refreshments,
time for conversation and fellowship, and a wonderful chance to discern what Lent might hold for
you.
CHILDREN’S NEWS: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children
Sunday, January 31st: Confirmation Class, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, February 3rd: Wild Wednesdays, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, The Edge, 5:45 pm-7:30 pm
Sunday, February 7th: NO Confirmation Class
YOUTH NEWS:
 TODAY is the deadline to sign up for Veritas (March 4-6)! Cost is $105 (down from last
year), plus you’ll need money for 3 meals. Scholarships are also available...talk to Amy to
get signed up!
 Tonight, Lance Dixon will be teaching on the fruit of Patience! We’ll have games and food!
Bring a friend! It will be a great night! 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the Warehouse!
 We are still looking for a few people to sign up to provide Snack Suppers for this semester!
If you can help, please talk to Amy!
 NEXT SUNDAY, February 7, we’ll be having our Super Bowl party! We’re going to meet at
Garrett Pritchard’s house, from 5:30 pm - 9 pm. Everyone bring a snack to share!
 This Wednesday will be a free/game night! Come hang out with us in the Warehouse from
6 pm - 7:30 pm...snacks will be provided!
The Asbury Youth will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Banquet on Sunday night, February
14! This is a church-wide event, for singles and couples! We’re serving a spaghetti dinner
with cheesecake for dessert, and the entertainment includes games, a “love songs through
the ages” medley by Stephen Edds, and much more! We’ll even have a photo backdrop
set up, with a photographer! Tickets are $10 per adult, and $5 per child (which includes dinner
for them, and childcare!) This is going to be a fun night in the life of the church...you won’t want to
miss it! Tickets are on sale NOW!
Open Dates for Sacred Grounds: You can sponsor a week, several weeks or a month
($100 per week). Open dates are Feb. 7, 21 & 28.
Today’s flowers: In honor of Finley Virginia Moore’s baptism by grandparents, Baker &
Ginny Kurrus. Open dates are Feb. 7, 21 & 28. Call the office to order.
Pastor on Call:
Feb. 5, 6, 7
Feb. 12, 13, 14
Preaching Schedule
8:30 Divine Worship
10:45 Divine Worship
10:45 Celebration Service
January Drivers
Van
Tim Wall
Rev. Mary Hilliard
Rev. Chase Green
Sunday, Jan. 31st
Rev. Mary Hilliard
Rev. Chase Green
Rev. Mary Hilliard
Sunday, Feb. 7th
Rev. Mary Hilliard
Rev. Chase Green
Rev. Mary Hilliard
Car
Ron Paulson
Asbury Weekly Calendar
Opportunities to Grow in Faith and Share Christ.
Sunday, January 31st
8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200)
8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC)
8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC)
8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary)
9:30 am Children’s Choir for 3 yrs to 2nd grade (Room 215)
9:30 am Children’s Choir for 3rd - 6th grade (Room 204)
9:45 am Sunday School
10:40 am Praise Band Pre-Service Music
10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC)
10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary)
3:00 pm Basketball Practice - Youth (WAC)
5:30 pm 2016 6th Grade Confirmation Class (Warehouse)
5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse)
5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 123)
Monday, February 1st
7:30 am ACCDC
6:00 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC)
7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)
Tuesday, February 2nd
7:30 am ACCDC
12:00 pm Keenagers (Warehouse)
7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105)
7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 101)
Wednesday, February 3rd
7:30 am ACCDC
5:45 pm The Edge (Room 204)
6:00 pm Wednesday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse)
6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays (Room 210)
6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200)
Thursday, February 4th
7:30 am ACCDC
6:15 pm Handbell Rehearsal (Room 201)
6:30 pm Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC)
Friday, February 5th
7:30 am ACCDC
6:00 pm Scout Mohawk District Banquet (WAC)
Saturday, February 6th
Sunday, February 7th
8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200)
8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC)
8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC)
8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary)
9:30 am Children’s Choir for 3 yrs to 2nd grade (Room 215)
9:30 am Children’s Choir for 3rd - 6th grade (Room 204)
9:45 am Sunday School
10:40 am Praise Band Pre-Service Music
10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC)
10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary)
3:00 pm Basketball Practice - Youth (WAC)
5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Offsite)
* WAC - Wilson Activity Center
Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org.
Click on “Blogs.”