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A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive · Little Rock, AR 72212
225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org
Asbury UMCLR
Our Mission
A Faith Family sharing Christ
to meet the needs of all people.
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.”
January 21, 2018
Jesus in the Wilderness
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
January 21, 2018 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.
Gathering in God’s Presence
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude Morning Cathey Robbins, Ginny Kurrus
arr. Bob Burroughs Sandi Bryles, Kelly Roberts
*Call to Worship
It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He makes known to
them His covenant.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
We will lift up our voices in praise unto God, our strength and our Redeemer.
*Hymn of Praise Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise 103
Preparing Our Hearts
*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed 881 I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born
of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. 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 (8:30)
Rev. Doug Walker (10:45)
The congregation is invited to sing “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” as our children are welcomed forward.
Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear; things I would ask him to tell me if he were here: scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea, stories of Jesus, tell them to me.
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.
*Please stand as you are able.
Act of Praise Assurance Chancel Choir
arr. John Ness Beck
Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God
Prayer for the People
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. 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 Come, Christians, Join to Sing Bell Ensemble arr. Bob Burroughs
*Doxology 94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*Hymn of Meditation He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought 128
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Lesson Mark 1:12-13 (NLT, Pew Bible) 761
The Message “Headed Into the Woods” Rev. Doug Walker
Responding to God With Our Lives *Hymn of Commitment Breathe on Me, Breath of God 420 *Blessing of God’s People
*Choral Benediction God Be with You Till We Meet Again Chancel Choir
You are encouraged to go serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.
Postlude
Liturgist: 8:30 - Vic Anderson/ 10:45 - Sabrina Hinson
Acolytes: 8:30 - Meri Parker / 10:45 - Claire South
Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Joe Hof, /10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath
Message Notes
Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center
January 21, 2018 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.
Alive
Welcome and Announcements
Children’s Moments Wendy Dixon
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.
Spirit Move Offering
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Sharing of Our Gifts
Great Are You, Lord
The Message
“Headed Into the Woods” Mark 1:12-13 Rev. Mary Hilliard
The Invitation
No Longer Slaves
The Blessing
We are so glad you worshiped with us at Asbury UMC. Now go and serve Christ!
Worship Leader: Cara Chapman
Sound Operator: Randy Dennis
Video Operator: Tony Hilliard
Celebration Band Celebration Singers Jay McDaniel Steve Chapman Terry South Lisa Burgess Paul Kroger
Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Doug Walker, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care [email protected]
Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus [email protected]
Diana Brandon, Director of Music Ministries [email protected]
Anguel Kehayov, Organist [email protected]
Cara Chapman, Praise & Worship Leader [email protected]
Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children [email protected]
Kayla Stout, Nursery Director [email protected]
Cheryl Cate, Finance Administrator [email protected]
Ora Bunton, Child Development Ctr., Director [email protected]
Abby Ramirez, ACCDC, Asst. Director-Interim [email protected]
Special Events Wednesday, Jan. 24th.....................................................................Wednesday Night Activities Resume Wednesday, Feb. 14th...................................................Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 pm (Sanctuary)
YOUTH NEWS:
We have youth tonight at 5:30 pm in the Warehouse! Clark Cogbill will lead the Bible study and Cara Chapman will lead us in worship! See you there!
Wednesday nights resume on January 24, 2018, bring $5 for dinner at 5:45. Maddy Adkins will lead the Bible study at 6:30.
Drivers Van Car Jim Britt Tim Wall
Preaching Schedule Sunday, Jan. 21st Sunday, Jan. 28th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Celebration Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Doug Walker
SPECIAL CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children
Sunday, January 21: Regular Sunday morning schedule
Wednesday, January 24: Faith Family Dinner at 5:45 pm
Wild Wednesdays and The Edge at 6:30 pm
Open Dates for Sacred Grounds: Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 18 & 25. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office for a date.
Prayers: Betty Watt Bob McInturff Charlie Ward, Sr. Dave Mackey JeanBeth Hill John Carson Vickie Smith Lonnie Baker Todd Mead and family on the death of Todd’s mother, Betty Mead Leta Anglin & family on the death of her brother-in-law, Marlyn Finley
Open Dates for Flowers: Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 18 & 25. Call the office to reserve a date.
Pastor on weekend call: Jan. 19, 20, 21 Rev. Mary Hilliard Jan. 26, 27, 28 Rev. Doug Walker
Sunday, January 14th, 2018 8:30 am Divine 129 10:45 am Divine 56 10:45 am Celebration 111 Total Worship Attendance: 296
Guests: 26 including 1 first-time guest
Thanks to everyone that came to the planning retreat on January 13th! Many great ideas were shared and plans made for new programs in 2018!
Welcome to our new members!
Marilyn Kellogg & Marissa Dove 1822 Pickering Ln Little Rock, AR 72211
Sunday, January 21st 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am Celebration Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30 pm Student Ministries (Warehouse)
Monday, January 22nd 7:30 am ACCDC 2017/2018 Classes 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)
Tuesday, January 23rd 7:30 am ACCDC 2017/2018 Classes 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 101)
Wednesday, January 24th 7:30 am ACCDC 2017/2018 Classes 5:30 pm Hand Bell Rehearsal (Room 201) 5:45 pm Faith Family Dinner (WAC) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm The Edge and Wild Wednesdays (Room 210) 6:30 pm Wednesday Night Youth (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 226)
Thursday, January 25th 7:30 am ACCDC 2017/2018 Classes 6:30 pm Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC)
Friday, January 26th 7:30 am ACCDC 2017/2018 Classes
Saturday, January 27th
Sunday, January 28th 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am Celebration Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 2:00 pm Youth Basketball Practice (WAC) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30 pm Student Ministries (Warehouse)
Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website,
www.asbury-lr.org. Click on “Blogs.”
Asbury Weekly Calendar
* WAC - Wilson Activity Center
You are cordially invited to attend any of these prayerful Way Forward Town Hall meetings led by the Bishop or his representative. For dates, times and locations, go to www.arumc.org/events.