Sunday Bulletin - Asbury First United Methodist Church

Sunday, January 25, 2015 11:00 a.m.
Welcome
to Asbury First United Methodist Church
We are a caring,
Christ-centered community,
a safe haven for all who enter our doors.
We invite you to join us in worship,
in learning about faith,
and in loving our neighbor.
We are Asbury First,
and we are glad you’re here.
AN INVITATION TO WORSHIP
Welcome visitors! We invite you to sign the ritual of friendship pad during the service. Please complete a visitor card,
found in the pews, and take it to the welcome desk in the Welcoming Hall, where we have a small gift for you. Informational brochures are available in the Welcoming Hall. If you’re interested in becoming a part of our community,
please check the appropriate column on the ritual of friendship pad, or contact any pastor. Again, a deep WELCOME!
Worship Aids: Large-print bulletins, Bibles, and hymnals are available from the ushers. Braille hymnals and ASL
interpreters are available with one week’s advance notice to the church office, 271-1050, ext. 103. A hearing loop in the
sanctuary is available for those who have hearing aids with T switches; you may also request earphones from the ushers
that will aid you in hearing the service if needed. CDs of our Sunday morning services or just the sermon may be borrowed or purchased; call or stop by the office and speak with the receptionist during the week.
Prayer Request Cards are in the pew racks. We invite you to place prayer requests in the offering plates, so that our
pastors and the Intercessory Prayer Group may pray for you. Your prayer request is confidential.
Coffee Fellowship: You are invited to enjoy coffee, tea, or cocoa and conversation every Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m., at Heavenly Grounds in the Gathering Center. Treats may also be available.
Giving to Asbury First: Donations to Asbury First may be made during the service by placing your gift (cash or
check) in the offering plate when it is passed. You may also give online at www.asburyfirst.org. If you are interested in
Electronic Fund Transfer, please contact Richard Moncrief at (585) 271-1050 x108 or [email protected].
As a community of faith, we believe that children are sacred gifts and they are welcome in our worship. We recognize that children can become restless during worship. Excellent nursery and childcare is offered. Children’s bulletins
are available. Please see an usher for more information.
After the service we welcome you to sit in the chancel choir pews to meditate and listen to the organ postlude.
We kindly ask that as you enter the Sanctuary you turn off your cell phone.
Worship on Radio – Each Sunday morning from 11:00 a.m.-noon you can tune your radio to WYSL 1040 AM or
92.1 FM to hear today’s worship service. You may also go to www.WYSL1040.com and hear audio of the service.
LIVE & Archived Worship on your Computer: We offer live video streaming of the 11:00 a.m. service on our
website at www.asburyfirst.org. A video archive of past services is also available. We welcome your suggestions on how
we may improve these offerings.
Reconciliation Statement: Asbury First United Methodist Church prayerfully strives to live in its community with
open hearts, open minds and open doors. Affirming that each person is of sacred worth, we seek to be a fully inclusive
church, believing that all people are God’s children, created in God’s image, loved and blessed equally by God. It is our
purpose to be a Reconciling Congregation. This means extending hospitality and encouraging full participation of
all, regardless of age, race, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status or
family structure, education or economic background and physical or mental ability. We recognize that we hold a variety
of opinions. We do not seek to erase our differences, but to journey together in faith toward greater understanding and
mutual respect. We believe that reconciliation to God and to one another is central to our mission and ministry.
Prayer Is Our Most Important Asset. People are organizing to pray for our world in these troubled times. If you would like to
participate: each evening at 9:00 p.m., stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for peace in the world.
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worship service
Third Sunday After the Epiphany • 11:00 a.m. • January 25, 2015
As the community gathers, we respectfully request that you enter into a time of silent preparation. May the music of the
prelude draw your hearts and minds to God. If, during the service, you feel the desire to applaud, please pause and permit
the spirit of the musical offerings to fill your soul.
The community gathers ...
Prelude “Solemn Melody” — Wolford Davies
Choral Introit
*Call to Worship L:
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God calls us to places of need.
We will follow with love.
God calls us to lay our worries down.
We will follow with hope.
God calls us to release the burden of guilt.
We will follow with faith.
The God of grace, the Christ of love, welcomes and calls us here.
We will follow.
* PRocessional HymN #66 “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
*Greeting
*HYMN #579 “Lord God, Your Love Has Called Us Here” (vss. 1, 3)
Prayer of Invocation
To hear the Word ...
Scripture Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying, ‘Go at once to Nineveh, that
Jonah 1:1-3; 15-17; 2:1,10; great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before me.’ But Jonah set out
3:1-3a; 4:1 to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish; so he paid his fare and went on board, to go with them to Tarshish, away from
the presence of the Lord…
So they picked Jonah up and threw him into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging. Then
the men feared the Lord even more, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows.
But the Lord provided a large fish to swallow up Jonah; and Jonah was in the belly of the fish
for three days and three nights. Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the
fish. Then the Lord spoke to the fish, and it spewed Jonah out upon the dry land.
* please stand, in body or in spirit
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The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, ‘Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and
proclaim to it the message that I tell you.’ So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word
of the Lord. When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his
mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.
But this was very displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry.
Anthem “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” — Henry W. Baker
The King of love my shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am his
And he is mine forever.
Where streams of living water flow,
My ransomed soul he leadeth
And, where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.
And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never.
Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise
Within thy house forever.
Children’s Time (The children are invited to bring their prayer requests and offerings at this time.)
The Lord’s Prayer 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.
*HYMN #475 “Come Down, O Love Divine” (vss. 1, 3)
During the singing of this hymn, children four years old through sixth grade are invited to exit the
Sanctuary for Enrichment Time.
Sermon “Call and Response”
Pastoral Prayer Prayer Response
To renew commitment ..
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Invitation to You are endowed, by your Creator God, with the gifts of time, talent, and treasure. You will
Discipleship, find, within the worship folder, invitations to enrich your faith journey and enhance your comMembership, and mitment. We invite you to prayerfully consider these opportunities.
Commitment You are invited to sign and pass the ritual of friendship tablet from the center aisle down the pew.
Prayer request cards are available in the pew racks and may be placed in the offering plate as it is
passed, or they may be placed in the wooden boxes located in the Narthex and Welcoming Hall.
Offertory “With a Voice of Singing” — Martin Shaw
With a voice of singing declare ye this,
and let it be heard, Alleluia.
Utter it even unto the ends of the earth.
The Lord hath delivered his people, Alleluia.
O be joyful in God, all ye lands,
O sing praises to the honor of his name
Make his praise to be glorious.
With a voice of singing declare ye this,
and let it be heard, Alleluia.
*Doxology #95 “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”
Prayer of Through these gifts, may others come and see your grace, that they may hear your call in
Dedication their lives. Amen.
To disperse in mission ...
*Recessional #438 “Forth in Thy Name, O Lord”
hymN
*Benediction *Benediction Response
Postlude “Festal Flourish” — Gordon Jacob
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Participants in
the Service
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Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Cady II
Liturgists: Rev. Susan S. Shafer, Mike Mullin
Lay Reader: Kim Ross
Director, Sanctuary Choir: William Weinert
Organist: David Strong
Soloist: Sam Krall
Acolytes: Jack Dugan, Julianna Nichols
Crucifer: Andrew Kennedy
Head Usher: Marty Garland
Video: Kathie Bryand
Audio: Philip Slattery
Announcements
CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS
The flowers on the altars are given to the glory of
God and in loving memory of Mary W. Jackson and L.
Dilwin Jackson by Charles and Mary Kay Jackson; and
in celebration of the 66th anniversary of the Partnership
Class, and in honor of the members past and present. (If
you would like to honor or remember a family member or
friend by placing flowers on the altar, please contact Jeanne
Ristau at 223-4356 two weeks in advance of the date you are
requesting. Following services, you may pick up your bouquet
or have it delivered to a shut-in.)
We offer our prayers and concern for all those who
are ill at home, hospitalized, or in hospice care. Known
to be hospitalized as of Wednesday are Helen Fultz and
Diane Dennison are at Highland Hospital.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
We invite the children to take activity bags as they
enter the Sanctuary. There are two different bags, the
larger one is for children ages 3-6, and the other is for ages
7-12. Each bag contains an age-appropriate children’s worship bulletin, crayons, and a book. Please return them to a
basket in the same location after the service.
After the children’s sermon at the 11:00 service,
children four years old through fifth grade are invited to
Enrichment, located on the second floor of the Education
Wing.
Is Children’s Ministry meeting your child’s special
needs? Can we make accommodations to be useful to you
and your child? Contact Children’s Ministry at (585) 2711050 x111 to explore possibilities.
Please join us for Family Movie Night on Saturday
February 7 at 5:00 p.m. We will enjoy a pizza dinner and
watch Veggie Tales newest movie, Beauty and the Beet. It
is a heartwarming tale that reminds and inspires us all to
share the power of unconditional love. For more information and to RSVP please contact Paula Dugan at [email protected], or 271-1050 x111.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
We invite you to pray for members of our church families
known to be serving in the military, at home or abroad:
United States Air Force: Vernon M. Collier; Staff SGT
Charles Key; Airman Patrick “Rick” Smith.
United States Army: SPC Andrew J. Thompson; SGT
Christopher M. Birdsall; MAJ Thomas Donatelle; CPT
Nathan Lubba; MAJ Matthew Ristau; SGT Christian T.
Dahl; CPT Scott Moncrief.
United States Marine Corps: LT Craig R. Waldman; CPL
Kevin Mueller*; PFC John Lyons.
United States Navy: LTJG Adam Kreutter; LT Jason
Kreutter; Captain Jeffrey A. Ward*; BMC SW/AW
Andrew Stukey.
United States Army Reserves: SGT Philip Noland
Bell; SGT Michael DiPaola; Staff SGT Michael Joyce.*
Australian Defense Forces: Jason Duffy*
*deployed.
If you would like to add the name of a member or friend to
our military listing, or if you know someone on this list who is
no longer serving in the military, contact Mary Van Keuren
at [email protected], or (585) 271-1050.
Scheduling Events at AFUMC
As you may have seen, our new website, at www.asburyfirst.org, has a robust calendar function that allows
viewers to check the time, date, and place of all Asbury
First-sponsored events, from meetings to worship services
to rehearsals. We want to remind committee and other
group leaders to contact our calendar administrator,
Melody Guadagnino, to let her know if your group is not
meeting at its normal time The calendar is only as good as
the information we receive, so please help us to keep it up
to date and accurate. You can reach Melody at (585) 2711050 x103 or [email protected].
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Rev. Margie Mayson’s Sermon Book
Several members have requested copies of Rev. Margie
Mayson’s (formerly a minister at Asbury First) beautiful book of sermons, In Her Own Words. The printer is
willing to print additional copies for us. Minimum order
is 12 copies at $ 37.50 each. The cost will decrease in
proportion to the number we order. For further details
or to order your copy, please contact Beth Woolever at
[email protected] or (585) 355-4381.
Souperbowl Sunday!
Our youth are selling delicious homemade soup for $10
a quart next weekend, February 1, on Superbowl Sunday,
to raise money for their 2015 mission trip. Please plan on
enjoying some homemade goodness when you’re watching
the game next weekend.
Heavenly Grounds News
Our thanks to Barbara Edwards for her leadership as
coordinator of Heavenly Grounds on Sunday mornings
for the past three years. Barb and her husband Jeff plan to
continue as team leaders. We welcome Sue Bickel as the
new coordinator. She is a retired school teacher and has
had experience in the hospitality field. Sue will be using
the next few weeks to meet the team leaders and members.
– Ruth VanDerLinden, Membership Care and Hospitality.
COMMUNITY NEEDS
Help Out at the Welcome Desk
We need you! Please consider volunteering to staff the
Welcome/Information Desk on Sunday mornings,
welcoming people to church and answering questions as
needed. Varied shifts are available in order to cover the
desk from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is a great way to
meet people, learn about the church and make a difference! If interested please contact Janda Hemming at
email: [email protected] or phone 381-6902.
T-Shirt Sale
The Storehouse will be selling attractive Asbury First tshirts this weekend after the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services.
The shirts come in a long-sleeved version, for $20, and
a short-sleeve for $15. All proceeds from the sale of the
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shirts goes to buy needed supplies for the Storehouse,
which helps out our neighbors in need throughout the
year by offering clothing, linens, and other household
goods. Why not add some color to your wardrobe and
support a great cause at the same time!
Asbury First provides home for RAIHN families
Sixty volunteers from Asbury First, Greece Baptist
Temple and Baber AME churches worked the week of
December 7-14 for more than 300 hours to provide a
temporary home and meals for homeless RAIHN families. Volunteers cooked, cleaned, visited with families, and
entertained children. This is the tenth year that Asbury
has participated in RAIHN (Rochester Area Interfaith
Hospitality Network). Come join in the support of
homeless families as they make their temporary home in
Asbury’s 1010 East Avenue in 2015 on the follow dates:
• March 29-April 5 (Palm Sunday-Easter)
• July 5-12 (Independence Day Weekend)
• October 11-18 (Columbus Day Weekend)
There is always a need for volunteers for this vital outreach program. Contact Asbury RAIHN scheduling
coordinators Chris and Doug Lee at (585) 451-7692 or
[email protected] or contact Melody, x103, at the
church office (271-1050).
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Young Adult Game Night
Do you enjoy playing board games? If so please join us for
our Young Adult Game Night at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday,
January 31. This will take place at Jeffrey Lamica and
Sean Robinson’s house at 48 Barnfield Rd. Please bring a
treat to share or a game to play. If you have any questions
or are in need of a ride, please contact Julianne Burch at
[email protected]. Hope to see you there!
Bow Tie Sunday
Have you heard of Bow Tie Sunday? It’s the newest
Asbury First tradition! On the first Sunday of every
month, the men of the parish are urged to wear bow ties to
services. Why? Perhaps it’s to pay tribute to this timeless
fashion statement or maybe it’s just to build a sense of
fellowship among the guys– whatever the reason, you’re
invited to join in!
Appetizer Group News
We are on for the Superbowl Party! The party will be
Sunday, February 1 at Rick and Paula Krempin’s house, 5
Circle Court, Rochester. The game starts at 7:30 p.m., but
we’ll be gathering at 6:30 so we can eat before the game.
Paula will supply a main dish; please bring an appetizer,
side, or dessert to share. Call Paula at (585) 703-4090 or
email to [email protected] to let her know what
you’ll be bringing.
Yoga for Two & Chocolate Tasting
Friday, February 13
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Gathering Center
Childcare provided.
$10/person
Join us for a fun pre-Valentine’s-Day evening of partnering
yoga and chocolate tasting at Asbury First. We’ll feature
easy moves that anyone can do, regardless of ability. All
types of partnerships are welcome – just grab someone
and join us! Or, if you prefer, we can match you up with
another chocolate- and yoga-lover for the evening. Following this gentle workout, you and your partner can sample
some sweet treats at a chocolate tasting. Bring a yoga mat
if you have one, and prepare to connect with your partner
in a novel and engaging way. Spaces are limited, so RSVP
by February 9 to [email protected].
Diversity Book Club
Hello from the Asbury Diversity Book Club! We’ve
moved our meeting to February 22 after the 11:00 a.m.
service to avoid a scheduling conflict. We’ll meet in the
Resource Library in the education building to discuss The
Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child,
Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures by
Anne Fadiman. Most of the library’s copies are in circulation, so you may need to obtain a copy of the book from
the public library or a bookstore. Everyone’s welcome
but please RSVP to Diana Carter (blueloon@rochester.
rr.com, 473-1187) so we can plan refreshments.
TOPS Weight Loss Group
New year, new you! Looking for support in reaching your
weight goals this year? Join your Asbury TOPS group
for a supportive approach to weight loss. We meet in the
library at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Email Jane Beamish
at [email protected], or just come to a meeting.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday School Classes (9:45-10:45 a.m.) You are
welcome to join any class: all are open and welcome visitors!
Topics for this week, January 25:
Doublers: 1010 Red Room; “UMCOR Disaster Relief ”
John Smalt.
Fifty Plus Fellowship: 1010 Dining Room; David
Basinger.
Growing Spirits/Living Edge: 1010 Rm. 21; “Let’s Go to
the Movies II,” Jay Nelson.
Partnership: 1010 Meditation Room; on hiatus until
March.
Parables of Parenting: 1040 Rm. 205; please join us.
Sunday Bible Study: 1050 Teak Room; on-going study of
the Gospel of John. Bring your Bible and join us.
In the News: 1050 Dining Room; please join us.
Topics for next week, February 1
Classes will meet in Fellowship Hall to listen to a
presentation by Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren on “The
Future of Rochester.”
Tuesday Evenings With Susan and David: The
Way of Forgiveness
Nine Tuesdays, beginning February 3
6:00-8:00 p.m.
1010 East Ave. (red brick building next to church), Red
Room
This small group study invites participants to explore
Christ’s call to live a forgiven and forgiving life! The Revs.
Susan Shafer and David Lubba will facilitate the experience. The first meeting is a preparatory meeting. Over the
course of these weeks, we will explore the movement from
shame, guilt and anger to forgiveness and reconciliation,
learning practices that give concrete expression to our
calling as disciples of Jesus Christ. Few would claim it is an
easy matter to learn to forgive those who have wounded
us or to be reconciled to our enemies. We will discover
how to live out our faith in a world of daily realities far
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from ideal. The cost of the study book is $10.20, and each
participant will need one. For further information and/
or to sign up for this study, contact David Lubba at 3599927 or [email protected]. This is a ‘small’ group
study, so we are capping the number of participants at 20!
Consider this study as a spiritual growth experience for
the 2015 Lenten season.
LIBRARY MINISTRY
February provides perfect reading weather. Picture
yourself in a comfy chair in a warm place with one of the
following recommended books. Join us in exploring the
library resources. Take a look at the following books available in the library’s collection of books for children, teens
and adults. The library is located just off the gathering
space near the elevators. When the church is open, the
library is open. It’s free and everyone is welcome!
Children:
The Eye of the Whale, by Jennifer O’Connell.
This 32-page book for ages 4-8 is an illustrated picture
book about the rescue of a humpback whale in danger.
This story amazes while it informs. It is based on a true
story with an account of the actual events of this rescue
included.
Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids, by Carol McCloud.
This heart-warming book encourages positive behavior as
children see how easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love. A 32-page book for ages 6-9.
Youth:
Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie, by Jordan Sonnenblick.
Salted with humor and peppered with devastating realities, Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie is a heartwarming
journey through a year in the life of a family in crisis.
Although this book addresses a serious topic, it is never
depressing; ;It is light, frequently hilarious, and very believable, and it will be thoroughly enjoyed by teen readers,
Navigating Early, by Clare Vanderpool.
Said to be reminiscent of Huckleberry Finn, this book is
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the odyssey-like adventure of two boys’ incredible quest on
the Appalachian Trail. Newbery Medalist author Vanderpool writes a winning book about memories, personal
journeys, interconnectedness, and the power of stories.
Especially suited for ages 10 and above.
Paperboy, by Vince Vawter.
This Newbery Honor winner is perfect for fans of To Kill
a Mockingbird. Paperboy offers a penetrating look at both
the mystery and the daily frustrations of stuttering. People
of all ages will appreciate this positive and universal story.
It’s cited as about an unforgettable boy and his unforgettable story.
Adult:
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong
Child, Her American Doctors and the Collision of Two Cultures, by Anne Fadiman.
Selected as a book for the church library Diversity Book
Club, this is a compelling story of a family of Hmong
immigrants and their struggles with the American medical community following the onset of their daughter’s
epilepsy.
The Poor Will be Glad, by Peter Greer and Phil Smith.
This practical book written by two leading experts in the
field of poverty reduction offers a clear plan to help ordinary Christians translate their compassion into thoughtful
action.
Parenting:
Quiet Mind: One Minute Retreats from a Busy World, by
David Kundtz.
Quiet Mind is a series of reflections that illuminate aspects
of life. It offers readers guidance on using the moments
between activities as opportunities to focus on becoming
more fully awake to who they are.
Bullied: A Teaching Tolerance Documentary, DVD.
A student, a school and a case that made history is
designed to create empathy for victims and to encourage
people to take action.
meetings & rehearsals
January 25-31
Sun.
7:45 Asbury Singers rehearsal – 1040
9:45 Sunday School hour
9:45 New Member Orientation – 1040
12:15 Tech Committee – 1050
2:00 Jean Quigley Memorial Service – 1040
3:00 Senior High Youth leaders – 1040
4:00 Youth Bell Choir – 1040
5:00 Middle School Youth – 1040
5:00 Senior High Choir – 1040
6:00 Youth Meal – 1040
6:30 Middle School Choir – 1040
6:30 Senior High Youth – 1040
Mon. 6:45 Worship & Arts Comm. – 1050
7:00 Staff Parish Relations Comm. – 1050
Tues. 9:30 Women’s Fellowship – 1040
Wed. 6 am Men’s Devotional Group – 1010
10:00 Adult Study – 1010
12:00 Women on Wed. – 1010
Sat.
4:00
5:15
6:00
5:45
6:25
7:00
7:30
9:00
leadership stafF
Prayer Shawl Ministry – 1010
Hallelujah Kids – 1040
Weight Loss Group – 1040
Children’s Min. Dinner – 1040
Children’s Choir – 1040
Wesley Ringers – 1040
Sanctuary Choir – 1040
Youth Soup Prep – 1040
Rev. Susan S. Shafer, Senior Minister,
[email protected]
Scott Ross, Property Care Manager,
[email protected]
Brian Bohrer, Director, Asbury Singers,
[email protected]
Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Cady II, Minister
for Faith Formation – Hospitality & Membership Care, [email protected]
Michele Cooley, Director, Dining and
Caring Center, [email protected]
Bozena Granat, Director, Children’s Music, [email protected]
Elizabeth Church, Director, Asbury Ringers, [email protected]
Lawrence Dugan, Director, Youth Theater,
[email protected]
Rev. Lawrence Hargrave, Minister for
Outreach and Community Connection,
[email protected]
Richard Moncrief, Financial Administrator, [email protected]
Mary Van Keuren, Communications
Director, [email protected]
Paula Dugan, Children’s Ministry Director, David Strong, Music Administrator;
[email protected]
Assistant Organist, dstrong@asburyfirst.
org
Jessica Burdick-Giordano, Children’s
Ministry Assistant, msjburdick@gmail.
Dr. William Weinert, Director of Music,
com
[email protected]
Mike Mullin, Director of Youth Ministries,
[email protected]
Duane Prill, Organist, duaneprill@gmail.
com
Melody Guadagnino, Administrative
Assistant, [email protected]
Carol Lamica, Director, Youth Music,
[email protected]
Rev. Linda Clemow*, Artist-in-Residence,
[email protected]
Judy Cohen* & Betsy Christiansen*,
Storehouse Directors
[email protected]
Church Switchboard: (585) 271-1050.
*Volunteer leadership
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upcoming events
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Tuesday Evenings with Susan and David
The Way
of
Forgiveness
Nine Tuesdays, beginning February 3
6:00-8:00 p.m.
1010 East Ave., Red Room
Tues.-Thurs., February 17-19
9:00 a.m.-noon
P
lease join us for a free “ Take the Plunge” mini Vacation Bible
School for children ages four through fifth grade. For more information contact Paula Dugan, (585) 271-1050 x111 or pdugan@
asburyfirst.org. Registration forms can be found at the Welcoming
Hall desk, or in your next issue of The Visitor Newsletter.
We welcome
Mayor Lovely Warren
to Asbury First For a Presentation on
The Future of Rochester
Sunday, February 1
9:45-10:45 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
Please join us for a fascinating glimpse into the
possibilities and challenges facing our city
in the coming years.
The Revs. Susan Shafer and David Lubba invite participants to explore Christ’s call to live a
forgiven and forgiving life. For further information and/or to sign up, contact David Lubba at
359-9927 or [email protected]. Space is
limited. More information on page 10.
Yoga for Two and Chocolate Tasting
f r ida y, f e br ua r y 13 • 6:00- 8:00 p.m .
ga the r ing ce nte r • childca r e pr ovide d •
$10/ pe r s on
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Come to a fun pre-Valentine’sDay evening of partnering yoga and
chocolate tasting. What’s it all about?
Find out more on page 9 of this bulletin.k
Are you interested in becoming a member of Asbury First? We welcome you to join us for the next New
Member Orientation beginning Sunday, March 1. For more information, contact Melody Guadagnino at
(585) 271-1050 x103 or [email protected].
Asbury First United Methodist Church
1050 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14607
585-271-1050 ~ [email protected] ~ www.asburyfirst.org