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Finding Hope in a Family Crisis

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Excerpt from the Sermon Journal, Monday, April 9, 2018Written by Pastor Tom Harrison

Orpah can’t be blamed for her choice. She did nothing wrong. But the name of this book is not “Orpah.” Ruth made the “second mile” commitment. There’s a sermon in here somewhere about the difference between kissing someone and clinging to them –would you rather have a kisser or a clinger in your life? Maybe it’s not an either/

or choice, but this probably won’t be the sermon 😊. The “kiss” also makes me think of Judas. One of my favorite Bible stories is “Rebekah’s choice” (Genesis 24). Because Rebekah did more than was expected, her reward was far greater than she could have imagined. Thank goodness for Ruth’s choice! Imagine where Naomi would have been without her. Naomi uses an important Hebrew word (245x in OT) that is hard to translate into English, “hesed.” She uses it to bless Orpah and Ruth. It means “faithfulness, grace, kindness and never-ending love.” “Hesed” is used in Psalm 94:18 “your love, O Lord, supported me.” Naomi exhibited marvelous grace to her daughters-in-law here. She insists they NOT go with her. She wanted them to do well in life. Remaining with her was the opposite of success. Sometimes, when we lose our lives, we find them. At least that’s what Jesus said.

Something to Think About:Why do you think Ruth was determined to go with Naomi? What experiences have you had in starting over as Ruth and Naomi did? What did you leave behind? Who or what are you most loyal to, and is this a God-honoring tie?

April 16: Ruth 1:20-22 April 17: Psalm 22

April 18: Psalm 23

April 19: Romans 8:18-25



Next Week: Lost & Found series: “Naomi’s Faith Crisis”

Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week

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Please pray for mission teamsOur mission team to the Republic of Georgia, led by Bill Abernathy, will be attending the Georgian Azerbaijani Partnership consultation in Tbilisi for 2 days, followed by several days of focused prayer walking in some of the Azeri villages in Georgia. Please commit to pray for this significant outreach until they return on April 21.

Our 27-member Hurricane Harvey Rebuild Team will be serving in the Houston area April 18-22 and would also appreciate your prayers. Team leader is Jim Furman.

Beethoven Symphony No. 5TONIGHT, 6 pm in the Sanctuary

New Life Symphony Orchestra presents a

FREE concert featuring:

• Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor

• Kirkland: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

• Vaughan Williams: Five Variants of 'Dives and Lazarus'

Couple’s Date Night Comedy Style!

Featuring Barnes & Miner LIVE

Jerry Barnes and Amy Miner

Friday, April 20, 2018, 7 pm Asbury’s Venue Auditorium,

6910 S. 101st E. Ave.

$20/Couple Advance, $30/Door

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NEXT STEPS FROM TODAY’S SERMON:

• Celebrate RecoverySome days, life is extra hard. You might find yourself turning to unhealthy ways of coping that eventually make your situation even harder. Every Monday night at 6 pm in the CLC, rain or shine, a meal is offered for a small fee. At 7 pm, amazing worship is followed by teaching or a powerful testimony of recovery. Then men and women separate into open share groups. The evening ends at Café Grace for coffee and dessert.

• Divorce SupportAsbury’s Divorce Support group uses the book, “Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends”, along with a video and print sources. This safe setting helps participants rebuild their lives.

• GriefShareGriefShare is a weekly support group offered twice a year at Asbury for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

• Stephen MinistryStephen Ministers are members who have been trained to provide a listening ear and a helping presence for others who need support while they struggle through life’s rough times or struggle through a challenging decision. The Stephen Minister works on a one-to-one basis with his or her care receiver and keeps all sharing strictly confidential.

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Order of Worship | April 15, 2018

Join us for Donuts in the CLC Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week’s host: R.O.M.E.O. men’s group

8 am

WELCOME Dr. Guy Ames

ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO

PRELUDE Lord of the Dance Rosanna Corrales

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Bonnie Barlow, Adrianna Ruiz, Acolytes

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Lift High the Cross Angie Cockrell Hymn 159 Anna Calhoun Candis Meador

APOSTLES’ CREED

FELLOWSHIP MOMENT

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN He Lives Hymn 310

There’s Something About That Name Hymn 171

SPECIAL MUSIC Whither Thou Goest Angie Cockrell

PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Guy Ames

DOXOLOGY

OFFERTORY Barbara Graves

SCRIPTURE Ruth 1:8-18 Pew Bible Pg. 412

MESSAGE LOST AND FOUND Josh Coats Ruth’s Choice

SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Rev. Charlie Ryser

POSTLUDE




9:15 am

PRELUDE Lord of the Dance Rosanna Corrales

CALL TO WORSHIP Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Johnny Fuller

ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO

WELCOME Andrea Stephens

SPECIAL Praise to the Lord, the Almighty New Covenant Orchestra

CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS Take My Life and Let It Be Chancel Choir We Are Travelers on a Journey New Covenant Orchestra

APOSTLES’ CREED

We Are God’s People

FELLOWSHIP MOMENT

SPECIAL Here I Am, Lord Andrew Dugan Celebration Ringers


PASTORAL MOMENT

DOXOLOGY

OFFERTORY I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Chancel Choir Crystal Dugger, Oboe


MESSAGE LOST AND FOUND Dr. Guy Ames Ruth’s Choice

RESPONSE HYMN I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Chancel Choir New Covenant Orchestra

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Festive Trumpet Tune Rosanna Corrales




11 am

GATHERING SONG Enter The Gates Angie Cockrell

ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO

WELCOME Andrea Stephens

FELLOWSHIP MOMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP Angie Cockrell Daniel Fugatt Brandyn Fishe

CONGREGATIONAL SINGING This Is Living Emory Parris, Brandyn Fisher

Great Are You Lord Angie Cockrell, Daniel Fugatt King of My Heart Angie Cockrell


PASTORAL MOMENT

OFFERING Who You Say I Am Caroline Ewy


MESSAGE LOST AND FOUND Dr. Guy Ames Ruth’s Choice

RESPONSE SONG Love Came Down Emory Parris

BENEDICTION

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