Mar 10, 2016
Asbury Tidings is a monthly publication designed to tell storiesof lives being transformed by the power of Jesus Christ.
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4 Finding Financial Peace
6 Bruce Johnson
8 Wise Words
10 Fruit=Treasure
14 Sarah Adams
17 A New Release
19 Leave an Inheritance
20 My Life: Home of Hope
23 Opportunities
32 New Members
34 Family Room
CONTENTS Managing Editor Tara Lynn Thompsontaralynnthompson.com
Graphic Designer Nicole [email protected]
Photographer Don Kreutzweiserdonsimages.com
Guest Contributors Marsha Baker • Heather Bates Kim Beair • Christy Capps • Rod Giles • Marko Kutt
Stephanie Hurd • John MillerEsther Gene Morrison • Rod Sayler
John Westervelt
I N DOING THE SERMON SERIES ON“TREASURE,” I THOUGHT ABOUTTHE BOOK I’M READING ABOUT
THE CREATION OF THE BAND, “THE EAGLES.”Don Felder talks about his passion in life: music. His father’s passion was hard work. His brother treasured sports and academics. Many of Don’s musical com-panions had a passion for the “bohemian” lifestyle.
Jesus warned the church at Laodicea not to lose their ultimate priority: I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. (Revelation 3:15-18) Their spiritual fire was flickering. The church was in danger. They were captivated by other priorities and treasuring other things
Here are the “Top Ten Reasons Why I Stopped Go-ing to Football Games.”
1. The band plays songs I don’t know or like. They are too loud (or not loud enough).
2. I played Jr. High football. The coaches don’t know how to coach anymore.
3. I hate staying late when they go into overtime. 4. They don’t win every game.5. There are rude fans who don’t speak to me and
stand up and block my vision.6. They are always asking you for money.
7. At the last game I at-tended, someone wore the same outfit I was dressed in.
8. My parents forced me go to football games when I was a kid. I’m not going anymore.
9. They keep changing things. They have new coaches and players, uniforms, the plays, and even the stadium. I don’t like change! I’m not going any-more.
10. Many of the other fans are hypocrites. Some of them get drunk or fight. Some curse. Some just sit quietly and don’t yell or applaud. Some leave early. Some only come to one game a year.
These things happen, but since football is a trea-sure true fans continue their support. They attend games knowing they won’t always win, that it’s crowded, uncomfortable, and loud. But the enjoy-ment of the game is worth the expense in time and money for them.
Becoming and staying a disciple of Jesus means to keep the fire burning. It means we constantly have to repent of our tendency to follow our culture which encourages us to do it our way. “My Way” leads to a dead end. Life, abundant and everlasting, is found in following the one who holds the key to eternal treasure. That’s why we are to seek first the heavenly treasure and all these other things will be added unto us (Matthew 6:33).
See you Sunday,
Dr. Tom Harrison
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SPEND JUST A LITTLE MORE THAN
I MAKE!”If this is true for you, you already
know that it doesn’t get better over time. When a person is unable to live within their means they soon learn the truth of Proverbs 22:7b. “…The borrower is servant to the lender.”
This is a discouraging position to be in. It is hard to experience the abundant life God promises us when student loans, credit card bills or an unafford-able mortgage take hold of us. But there is hope and a way out and a way to righteous living with your check book.
For over five years Asbury has offered a way out through Financial Peace University, a 13-week video series with small group discussions, taught by Dave Ramsey, a well known radio and TV personality.
Rick Booth heads up a team of program facilitators who lead participants through the steps to financial peace. Rick said the biggest financial issue people face today is debt, especially credit card debt. Other common debt problems include student loans, auto loans and home second mortgages.
Why does debt have such a hold on us? Rick said it is our culture’s view that, “You don’t have to do without!”
Ramsey explains that many young couples spend five to seven years trying to acquire the life style their parents took 30 years to achieve. The only way to do that is to take on huge amounts of consumer debt.
Often, the focus is on the size of the monthly pay-ment, not what is the responsible thing to do over the long term. The risks run high, especially in these economically uncertain times.
What happens in event of a valid emergency, such as an unexpected illness, or a job loss, or prop-erty damage? Financial and emotional pain, even depression, can become part of the story.
Rick said the program is effective because people can actually see results if they just follow the easy to understand, but hard to do, “baby steps.”
Surprisingly, step one is to build an emergency fund of $1,000. That way people don’t have to fall back on credit cards and high interest rates to pay for unexpected expenses. They have a contingency fund they can rely on instead.
Everyone who attends has the opportunity to create a budget. For many attendees, this is their first ever. Ramsey says it is important to be able to tell your money where it should go ahead of time. If not, a lack of a plan will always control you and
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your money. During this process, Ramsey also em-
phasizes the importance of giving, how that needs to become part of every budget. Rick has observed that when people have a plan of how their money is spent, they actually plan for and sometimes increase their giving to the church. From a grateful
heart they find the freedom to give more. Rick has seen some real success stories.
Recently, two graduates of past classes re-ported that over a period of three to four years, with a plan in place and discipline to work the plan, they were able to wipe out $64,000 and $84,000 in personal debt re-spectively. No small feat for either family.
What did they gain from all of their hard work and discipline? They gained free-dom from stress, new choices in life style and a huge sense of accomplishment. Everyone’s situation is different, and the length of time required may vary greatly. Is it worth it? You bet!
To date, over 840 Asbury members and
people from outside of the church have attended Financial Peace University. The class is taught in the spring and fall of each year.
Two classes are currently running this semester, and two are planned for the fall of 2009. Rick hopes to implement a pro-gram for teens beginning in February 2010,
as well. If you are interested in enrolling in the next class, contact Rick Booth at [email protected]. He will be happy to visit with you.
Rick is quick to mention that he is not a licensed financial counselor. But he has learned so much over the years of leading FPU. What warms his heart most is when people leave his class with a game plan and hope.
FOR OVER FIVE YEARS, ASBURY HAS OFFERED A WAY OUT THROUGH
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY, A 13-WEEK VIDEO SERIES
WITH SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS, TAUGHT BY DAVE RAMSEY,A WELL KNOWN RADIO AND TV PERSONALITY.
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HE SUNDAY MORNING PASTOR TOM
HARRISON SPREAD THE SEED ON THE
CONGREGATION IN AN ILLUSTRATION
ON SOWING OUR SEED, A HANDFUL LANDED ON
AL MOORE’S HEAD.He had already been feeling a desire to do some-
thing life changing. As he sat in the pew, he knew just what God was asking him to do.
Recently, Al had lost two great friends to suicide. One was Asbury’s own, Bruce Johnson. Everyone knew Bruce. He played his red guitar next to Dub on Sunday mornings and was very active in the Pur-pose Driven Fellowship Community. He was one of those guys you couldn’t help but love.
Unfortunately, no one knew what was behind the mask. One unexpected day he was gone forever.
Motivated by the tragic loss of Bruce, Al knew God wanted him to find a way to fundraise for Bruce and bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. The event idea was the easy part. Al coaches tennis and Bruce had even helped with a tennis event in the past. The fundraiser would have tennis drills with pros, lunch, organized matches, awards, door prizes, and an educational day all in memory of Bruce. However, he had been struggling with whom to fundraise for and where to start for several months.
When the seed fell upon him, he knew he had to starting trying harder to figure out how to make this God-idea a reality. That is where Charlene Giles came into play.
Al remembered her visiting his community and talking about Stephen Ministry and realized that specific ministry would be the perfect one for the benefit. Stephen Ministry is a ministry of equipped lay people with 50 hours of training that reach out to people who are hurting, both congregation mem-bers and others. They provide weekly, one-on-one, confidential meetings to listen and pray.
The fundraiser is about educating others on the truth about trials, depression, Stephen Ministry, and mental illness.
“Because of our genetic makeup combined with our life experiences, we all have ways we respond to the stresses of life,” said Charlene. “Some of us get migraines, some of us get ulcers or cancer, and some of us have bouts of depressions, maybe even other serious mental illnesses. Mental illnesses are brain disorders. Most respond well with an accurate diagnosis and correct treatment. Sometimes Chris-tians believe that if someone has enough faith they will never get depressed. And guilt on top of depres-sion only makes the problem worse. While Stephen Ministers are not trained to deal with mentally ill or
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suicidal individuals, sometimes people are just go-ing though a temporary hard situation and all they need is a caring, confidential Christian brother or sister to listen and pray. That, Stephen Ministers can do!”
And what will Stephen Ministry do with the funds raised through this event?
“We will explore the best ways to use these un-expected funds to get the word out that it is impor-tant to diagnose depression and seek treatment,” Charlene said. “Also, we hope to let people know that if folks are willing to get treatment, most people with mental illness are able to live normal, produc-tive lives.”
If you are struggling with depression or mental ill-ness, let the seed that Pastor Tom threw be your first step to getting treatment. Or, if you think someone you know is fighting mental illness or depression,
don’t let another day go by without finding a way to help. Suicide is preventable, if only we all stepped out, looked deeper, cared harder, and really sought to know one another.
As a junior high youth pastor, I daily see the ef-fects on teenagers who have lost a parent to suicide. Losing someone to suicide changes your life forever, but God always finds a way to put purpose in pain, just like through the obedience of Al in creating this fundraiser in response to the tragic loss of Bruce.
Jesus came to “bring life, abundant life” and He calls us “to love one another.” Whether it is attend-ing or sponsoring this fundraiser, seeking treatment for yourself or others, or following through on a God-idea, don’t allow another day to go by without asking God, “What can I do to make a difference, to sow my seed?” just like Al Moore did after the loss of Bruce.
THE 1ST ANNUAL TENNIS DAYin Memory of Bruce JohnsonJUNE 27, 2009 • 11 AM - 4 PM
SHADOW MOUNTAIN RACQUET CLUB
$20 PER PERSON • $50 PER FAMILY
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 1One-hour Drill Sessions with Pros • Lunch • Organized Matches • Awards • Prizes
Contact Al Moore for more information 918.850.6198
Individuals who are seeking referral to a local Christian therapist are encouraged to call 492.1771and request the Care and Professional Referrals line. Calls are returned Monday through Friday.
For information about Stephen Ministry, call Charlene at 392.1145.
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TO FIND A WAY TO FUNDRAISE FOR BRUCE AND BRING
AWARENESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION.
suicidal individuals, sometimes people are just going though a temporary hard situation and all they
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N WANTING TO HONOR AND FOLLOW
BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION OF ACCEPT-ING INSTRUCTION, WE ASKED A FEW
STEADFAST ASBURY TEACHERS TO SHARE A SMALL
PIECE OF WISDOM WITH THE CONGREGATION.They graciously obliged.
ROD SAYLER
The nugget of wisdom I would want to pass on to others is that the Lord does
speak to us through His Word, and it is true, it is relevant, and it is absolutely reliable. I grew up in North Dakota, where our mother took us to church, and our Dad stayed home to milk the cows. While in Sunday school I learned the Bible stories, but we were never encouraged to read and study the Bible for ourselves.
When I went to college I met some friends who actually studied the Bible for themselves, and with-out a pastor to interpret its meaning. I was intrigued by this activity and decided to join their Bible Study and see what the Bible had to say for myself.
At first, I could not even find my way around the Bible without using the table of contents, but gradu-ally I became more familiar with it. Then I realized, through the help of my friends, that I needed to have a personal relationship with Jesus before I would really be able to understand what it said.
So I prayed and asked Him to come into my life. At that point, the Lord, using the Bible passages I was reading, began to communicate to me person-ally.
Now after 35 years of studying the Bible by my-self and in small groups, I can honestly say I have always found it to be true and relevant to whatever is happening in my life or the world as a whole. Therefore, I highly recommend studying the Bible in two ways:
1. You need to study it by yourself, to hear what the Lord is saying to you as you read the passage. I look for verses in the passage that catch my attention and meditate upon them, as I believe He made them stand out to me for a reason. Then ask yourself three questions: What does the passage say? Why is this important? What should I do about it? The last ques-tion is the most important, as we consider how the Lord would have us apply this verse in our lives.
2. You also need to study the Bible in a small group, even if it is only two people. I have found that oth-ers looking at a passage with you will see different facets of the same jewel and, therefore, expand our understanding of the passage. A small group will also help to keep us in balance so we do not take pas-sages out of context or apply them in an incorrect
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TEACH A RIGHTEOUS MAN AND HE WILL ADD TO HIS LEARNING.proverbs 9:9 (NIV)
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manner to suit our own interests. My favorite Bible verse is Num 23:19 “God is not
a man that He should lie, nor a son of man that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do it, or has He spoken and will He not make it good.” That verse to me means, His Word is ALWAYS true. Therefore, we can totally rely on it to guide us through our lives.
esther gene morrison
I have been a member of Asbury for 26 years, during which time I have led the
Mothers’ Fellowship, a Bible study and prayer group of young mothers. The name of this ministry comes from Titus 2:3-5 which states that the older women are to teach the younger ones to love their husbands and children and to respect their husbands.
In 1 Peter 3:1-4, we are told how to be good wit-nesses to our husbands and how inner beauty is so much more important than the outward adornment. I encourage them to study the Bible which is the in-spired Word of God (2 Tim. 2:15).
We spend some time in prayer at the close of the lesson for I believe there is great power in prayer, both in a group and privately (Matt.18:18-20).
John 15 is one of my most loved Scriptures be-cause of the image of Jesus as the vine and of us as the branches. We must abide in Him and Jesus in us in order for the fruit of the Holy Spirit to be produced in our lives. It is a process of continual surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The primary fruit of the Spirit is love and then the other eight are manifesta-tions of that unconditional love (Gal.5:22-23).
Another favorite passage is Psalm 37:3-5 in which we are exhorted to trust in the Lord, to delight our-selves in Him and commit our ways to Him. He will place in our hearts the desires He wants us to have and then grant them to us.
Finally, I teach them to allow their children to grow and develop according to their natural talents and spiritual gifts, while at the same time training them in self-discipline and the reverential awe and deep love for God.
john miller
Wisdom is a difficult topic for me. If you know me you will understand. I am
very blessed in that I have had the good fortune of having many wise friends. These men and women abound at Asbury United Methodist Church (I am wise enough not to list their names—this way all my relatives, friends, and acquaintances can think I am referring to them).
What I have learned from these people is that there is only one source of true wisdom and that is God. You can learn a great deal from study, experi-ence, listening, and observation. However, all of this can occur in the world and the outcome could be evil. Suicide bombers do all these things.
Since the beginning of time wisdom has been the apple of men’s eye. In Genesis, Eve fell for the ser-pent’s trick because “the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom,” (Genesis 3:6).
The source of Godly wisdom is God. James 1:5 says “if anyone lacks wisdom he should
ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” The third chapter of James describes two kinds of wisdom. In verse 17 it describes “the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” James contrasts this to a wisdom that is rooted in envy and selfish ambition in James 3:13-16.
Often wisdom comes from learning in the stan-dard manner, or from a new experience. The book-stores are filled with tips and systems to make you wiser.
The men and women that I have watched and gained so much from are not seeking wisdom, they are seeking Christ. Wisdom is a natural result of that pursuit.
Wisdom is desirable. God wants us to constantly seek it. His Word, prayer, praise and worship are the tools he has made available to us. The question is: are we wise enough to use them?
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OF THE RIGHTEOUS CONTAINS GREAT
TREASURE. “Tidings” wanted to dis-
cover what a righteous home might look like, and
how regular people could attain such treasure. We
turned to Lynnette Hudson (an average woman with
a “messy” house) to discuss her role as wife, moth-
er, leader, and follower of Christ. She laughed at the
idea of representing Christ’s righteousness but the
conversation revealed her home does contain trea-
sure.
TIDINGS: Scripture says we’re made righteous in
Christ. But in action we have to learn that behavior
and put it into practice. How do you do that?
LYNNETTE: One of my favorite verses is 2 Corin-
thians 12:9-10, “My grace is sufficient.” Whenever
I’m weak, that’s where God makes me strong. Then
God has the ability to shine, and I have to die to self.
That’s what I’m learning to do––and it’s hard!
I’m an independent person and I like to be chal-
lenged, but one of the hardest things for me is to be
in the spotlight. Like starting Cornerstone Commu-
nity almost five years ago. That was my vision, and
I worked hard to get it going. Well, then somebody
had to lead it. So I would stand up there in front of
everyone and shake! I knew these people but it was
still very uncomfortable for me. It was a chance to
die to self.
TIDINGS: You’re also a discussion leader at Bible
Study Fellowship (BSF). That puts you in a spotlight
too, doesn’t it?
LYNNETTE: BSF leadership is a humbling experi-
ence. I’m challenged beyond my ability. I know it’s a
God-thing because it taught me to pray.
I even pray God would bring me to my knees.
I know people think I’m crazy to ask that but what
could happen that He couldn’t handle? If He’s going
to put it in my path then I know it’s something God
can do.
TIDINGS: And you just became the president of
Women’s Ministry in January. That sounds like a
challenge. How’s it going?
LYNNETTE: Women’s Ministry is another area that
God is going to grow me because I can’t do this on
my own. I could see ahead of time I couldn’t take
this position without God. Like Moses said, I won’t
go unless you go with me.
TIDINGS: Besides prayer, what else helps you get
through the day?
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LYNNETTE: The biggest thing is Scripture. Learn-
ing how to study God’s word through BSF made
Scripture come alive. Scripture has actually become
my lifeline! It’s all there: How to live my life, how to
raise my children, how to do my laundry. I always
heard Scripture was the living word, but I never un-
derstood that until I started studying it. When I learn
Moses’ life applies to my life directly, that’s huge!
Studying Moses this year has taught me so much
about leadership––my leadership. Which goes back
to 2 Corinthians, “His grace is sufficient.”
TIDINGS: So how did you transition from point-of-
decision for Christ as a child, to actually living for
Him as an adult?
LYNNETTE: When Joel and I got married 17 years
ago we decided to make this a priority. We joined
a [different] church, and of course, I had to get in-
volved. When I see something needs done, I jump
in and do it. This was slowly moving me toward
God. These acts of service were helping me get in
tune with Him. That was a big turning point. Then I
started to study Scripture and understand what God
was saying.
TIDINGS: How has this understanding changed your
marriage?
LYNNETTE: We have a new perspective that mar-
riage is God-centered and not just two people living
together. Joel takes the older kids to BSF with him,
and helps them with their Bible study. When I see
him investing time in the children then I love him
even more. It has changed Joel’s spiritual position
in the house, and causes me to be more humble.
I have to step back and wait and pray and let him
lead, which is not my nature.
TIDINGS: How does this affect your children?
LYNNETTE: When Emilee (10) started kindergarten,
the teacher asked a volunteer to give the class rules;
she raised her hand and listed the fruit of the Spirit.
Recently, Levi’s teacher’s daughter was having sur-
gery and Levi (8) raised his hand in class and said, “I
think we should pray for your daughter right now.”
I know being in public schools is exactly where they
need to be. I’m seeing how in their own ways they’re
salt and light. It’s fun to see how bold they are, which
I never would’ve been.
TIDINGS: What else do you do to raise them up in
the way they should go?
LYNNETTE: Little things influence our kids and you
wouldn’t expect it. We only listen to Christian music,
for example. And we adopted a missionary from As-
bury––that’s made a huge difference in Emilee’s life;
now she wants to be a missionary.
Recently Joel was out of town, so after commu-
nity I considered skipping the service and leaving
early. It would’ve been much easier to go home than
to take Hannah (4) to the Sanctuary. But I decided to
stay.
After the service, Emilee said she wanted to buy
lots of bracelets that say, “Jesus Loves You,” so she
can take them with us to Africa this summer and
pass them out. Pastor Tom said something in the
sermon to inspire her. We think our kids aren’t lis-
tening, but they are.
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TIDINGS: So you’ve been on this journey for 17 years
and you’re just starting to see some progress?
LYNNETTE: For the first time in my life I can see our
family of five, who are all different ages and going
all different directions, have one point in common
other than being a family, and that is we have a love
and a hunger for Christ.
Life’s not easy. It’s not pretty. My house is a mess,
and I can’t keep it under control. But I’ve learned
that’s pride and I have to let some things go.
I only have a limited time to teach my kids every-
thing I can, so I spend more time with my children
than I do cleaning. There are seasons for everything
and it’s not my season for housekeeping. And that’s
okay, because I’m finally seeing the fruit in my family.
TIDINGS: In other words, this messy house contains
great treasure because it’s the home of a family who
bears good fruit.
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OVING TO MALAWI? WHAT DO YOU MEAN MOVING TO MALAWI?HOW WILL YOU DO THAT AND WHAT WILL YOU DO? HAVE YOU
SERIOUSLY THOUGHT ABOUT THIS?”THOSE WERE THE WORDS OF SARAH’S PARENTS AS SHE TRIED TO EXPLAIN
HER DESIRE TO MOVE TO AFRICA AS A MISSIONARY. THEY WERE SEATED IN
A CORNER BOOTH, EATING DINNER IN A BUSTLING RESTAURANT, WHEN SHE
SHARED THE CALL GOD HAD PLACED ON HER HEART.
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A few summers before, Sarah had the opportuni
ty to travel to Tanzania where God showed her what
third-world life was like. She saw many children in
the same clothes day after day, walking miles to get
dirty water from the lake to drink and bathe in. She
met joyful mothers working in the fields from dusk
to dawn singing songs of praise for work God had
provided.
Sarah fell in love with a group of orphaned girls
she was able to befriend. God opened her eyes to
such beauty, and yet such poverty, all at the same
time.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, poverty and disease have
ravaged villages across the continent. An estimated
50 percent of the population is under the age of 15
and life expectancy ranges from 38 to 44 years old.
“My eyes were opened for the first time to real
pain and struggle. In my life those words seemed so
light and meaningless. I am so thankful for the bless-
ing of being raised in a Christian home and running
the halls of Asbury UMC,” Sarah said. “Now, many
years later, I know God asked me to GO, and I know
He confirmed this calling through my trips to Africa.
I want to use the gifts He gave me to serve youth in
Africa.”
The Sunday before she left for Africa, Sarah paid
a special visit to the children of Asbury. She met the
children during their Big Group time and shared
with them what she would be doing in Africa for two
years. She told them how much she needed their
prayers while she was away.
The children responded enthusiastically to her re-
quest. One three-year-old girl asked both her grand-
mother and grandfather to teach her how to pray so
she could pray for Sarah.
Sarah’s mission inspired the Faith Zone kids
ages 4–12 to collect money to support her. With
her monthly need for support at $2,250, The Faith
Zone children wanted to meet that need for her for
a month.
The Children’s Ministry staff offered the kids an
incentive. If each age group raised $500, then their
teacher and willing adult volunteers would get a pie
in the face on a Sunday in April.
Children came each Sunday in March pouring out
their gifts to Sarah. One child in Mrs. Sandy Lynn’s
third and fourth grade class (also known as H20) had
been saving money for awhile to buy a hand-held
electronic gaming system called “Nintendo DS.”
She had saved $50 on her own. After learning about
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Sarah and her mis-
sion, this young girl
told her mother, “I
want to give money
to Sarah.” That Sun-
day, she gave it all.
A young boy
pulled money out
of his piggy bank
to put in the class
offering every Sun-
day. He never asked
his mom for money.
When his mom re-
alized what he was
doing, she said, “I
will give you some
money, you don’t
have to use your money.” The child replied, “That’s
okay, I want to give mine.”
After all the pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and
dollars were counted, the children and families of
Asbury’s Faith Zone had donated more than $2,700
to support Sarah. Needless to say, each teacher and
several willing volunteers got nice fat pies in their
faces to the delight of the children.
Sarah’s mom, Jan Adams, was there as a special
guest to see the celebration and rejoice in the love
our children have for Sarah.
“Thank you so much for supporting me and hav-
ing all the children bring in money to support me,”
Sarah said. “I always fall asleep feeling so blessed
and proud to be here [in Africa] for Jesus. It is so
neat to see/feel/experience my relationship with
God growing so much.”
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Eternal Treasure
Sarah’s mission includes serving Malawian youth, ages 6-25, who have not heard or responded to the Gospel. She will conduct soccer ministry, church day camps and other youth programs. She will also assist other SIM (Serving In Missions) team members in the Hope for AIDS program started by SIM. You can learn more about Sarah Adams by visiting her website at www.sarahinmalawi.com or email [email protected]
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HAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOUREFLECT UPON CHEESY HORROR
MOVIES?Be honest—whether you love or hate them, most
have experienced the classic horror movie scene. You
know, the one where the attractive, young, scantily
clad teenage female has opened the door to the psy-
chopathic killer who takes her to her demise.
The inner voice in you screams “NO, NO, don’t open
the door!”
After the climaxing trauma of her death, you can-
not help but entertain the crazy thought that the victim
was so foolish, she deserved the fate she met.
If you study your Bible, you will see that the cheesy
horror movie scene is not an original idea. God docu-
mented this phenomenon long before Hollywood
existed. Oftentimes, the destructive decisions of the
characters central to any given Bible story are no dif-
ferent than our young horror victim.
Consider David spying on roof-bather Bathsheba,
Samson cavorting with a harlot who cut his “never to
be cut” hair or Peter lopping off an ear. Then there’s
Eve being wooed to eat the fruit and Lot’s wife suc-
cumbing to the temptation to turn around and look.
We cannot forget Moses arguing with God about his
qualifications to do the job God commanded him to
do, or Solomon marrying a bunch of idol worshipping
unbelievers.
In every case the reader almost can’t help but say
“NO, NO….DON’T DO IT!”
Admit it. While reading, you silently say, “Well if I
was actually lucky enough to have a direct conversation
with God, I would not waiver from what He told me.”
Right.
WKIM BEAIR, MS, LPC, NCC
Eternal Treasure
A NEW RELEASE
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Oftentimes the Bible character does what God says,
in part, but not without arguing with God or adding or
subtracting crucial elements to God’s plan, instruction
or timing. After all, in reality it’s not just important to
do what God says but when and how he says, as well.
For some reason, horror movie characters, Bible
characters, and many of us today have a hard time to-
tally trusting God and His plan for our lives. We like to
retain a portion of control over our gifts, talents, bless-
ings and treasures.
Consider your treasures—could they come from
seemingly positive categories such as mates, children,
jobs, possessions, relationships, talents or abilities?
Do you thank God daily for these good gifts He has
given you, and trust Him for direction on how to view
them and use them in your life for His purpose?
Bible characters and modern day humans also hold
on to treasures that really aren’t treasures at all. Fear,
greed, envy, jealousy, hatred, immorality, and a host of
others are all like the proverbial albatross around the
neck. As odd as it sounds, many hesitate to let go of
these negative characteristics thinking, if they let them
go, their life will fall apart. Some secretly hoard these
attributes at the expense of relationships, jobs, reputa-
tion, and ultimately salvation.
Fortunately, we are able to see some of our favorite
Bible characters exercise more spiritual maturity than
they did in their younger years. Abraham obeyed God,
and took his gift, blessing and treasure—Isaac—to be
sacrificed because he knew Isaac belonged to God. By
the time Abraham had lived so many years not totally
trusting God, he realized trusting God with his “trea-
sures” was easier and more beneficial than holding
onto pieces of them himself. Can you release your
most valuable treasure to God and trust His outcome?
We would be wise to prayerfully consider what our
gifts, blessings and treasures are, realizing they actu-
ally belong to God. At times our treasures become our
lives, and we take ownership and control of them more
than we probably should. Spending daily alone time
with God and constantly re-assessing how God wants
us to relate to our treasures, keeps us from making
them our idols.
Treasures should be cherished and cared for respon-
sibly, but our passion for our children, jobs, oppor-
tunities, talents and possessions should be carefully
balanced by God’s expectations of how we view them
and what we do with them. If we do not use wisdom
and discernment with what we have been given, we
begin to get out of balance and into that horror movie
mode; that mode where we get more invested in our
daily activities, what we have, and what we want,
rather than what God has given us, and what He wants
us to do with it.
Love the positive treasures you have been given,
and reevaluate the ones that have become your idols.
Love the One more that gave you the good gifts, and
trust Him to help you let go of the negative ones.
When the events of your life unfold, do you want
the great gallery of witnesses to scream “No, no, don’t
do it!” or would you prefer to receive a standing ova-
tion for a job well done?
The choice is yours. God’s mercies are new each
morning, so begin each day with the Treasure-giver,
and treasure Him. You might have a better ending to
the script of your life than you can ever imagine.
Treasures should be cherished and cared for responsibly,
but our passion for our children, jobs, opportunities,
talents and possessions should be carefully balanced
by God’s expectations of how we view them
and what we do with them.
ings and treasures.
Consider your treasures—could they come from
seemingly positive categories such as mates, children,
Treasures should be cherished and cared for responsibly,
but our passion for our children, jobs, opportunities,
talents and possessions should be carefully balancedtalents and possessions should be carefully balancedtalents and possessions should be carefully balanced
by God’s expectations of how we view themby God’s expectations of how we view themby God’s expectations of how we view them
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ince becoming a widower 22 years ago, I have enjoyed dinner every Friday night at the home of my
brother Wallace and his wife Barbara.On a recent Friday night, Barbara fixed oven-fried
chicken, sweet potatoes, cabbage amandine, and or-ange slices. The cabbage amandine was particularly delicious, so I asked, “Where did you get the recipe?”
Barbara said, “That is Rosalie Ashworth’s recipe from an Asbury cookbook from the early 1970s. Each time I fix it I am reminded of Rosalie.”
I thought, “On this Friday night, I am enjoying an in-heritance from Rosalie.”
I was to learn on Monday from Rosalie’s daughter Paula Smallwood that Rosalie died in 1976 at age 57 after battling cancer for four years. I found in my coffee-table book, “The Heritage of Asbury United Methodist Church,” on page 115 that Rosalie was on an Asbury bowling team with Pat Ulrich and Jayne Mason. On page 175, Rosalie was listed as President of Asbury’s Woman’s Society of Christian Service for 1969-1971. This group was the predecessor of today’s United Meth-odist Women.
As I thought about the inheritance that Rosalie left, my mind focused on her daughter. Paula shares Jesus with four-year-olds in Asbury’s weekday preschool. I have been blessed to work with Paula as a volunteer. I observe her love for the children. I know about the work she does at home to be prepared for the school day.
As good friends, Paula and I share what’s going on in our lives. It was years ago now that the Student Ministries staff asked Paula to lead a Small Group Bible
Study on Sunday night.Since her daughter Caroline was a seventh-grader at
the time, Paula chose a group of girls who were that age, but one that did not include Caroline. These girls, now high school juniors, continue their Bible study and mission work with Paula and two other women as their leaders.
Paula went to Red Bird Mission in Kentucky with an
Asbury youth group to repair homes in impoverished areas. Paula joined volunteers from Venue68 to build a house for Habitat for Humanity. She has shared how much she loves the people that she and her brother visit twice a month for Meals on Wheels.
On Wednesday night Paula can be found at Asbury’s Venue68 helping with “Life Hurts, God Heals,” a Cel-ebrate Recovery Bible study. There are 50 junior- and senior-high youth that gather for worship and singing. The service is followed by small group meetings. Paula and another woman listen to eight or ten girls share their hurts and healings. So Rosalie’s inheritance lives
on in service to children and youth.
Leave An InheritanceJOHN WESTERVELT
A good man leaves an inheritance tohis children’s children. Luke 12:34
S
Rosalie’s Cabbage Amandine1 Tbsp. oleo 5 c. coarsely shredded cabbage1/4 c. chopped, blanched almonds 1 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. oleo 1 1/2 c. milk 2 Tbsp. flourMelt 1 tablespoon oleo in skillet. Add almonds and cook until lightly browned. Set aside. Heat milk in large saucepan; add cabbage and salt. Cover and simmer 2 minutes, add 2 tablespoons oleo. Sprinkle flour over cabbage. Mix and simmer 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in almonds. Makes 6 servings.
been blessed to work with Paula as for
I share what’s going on in our lives. It was years ago now that the Student Ministries staff asked Paula to lead a Small Group Bible
cook until lightly browned. Set aside. Heat milk in large saucepan; add cabbage and salt. Cover and simmer 2 minutes, add 2 tablespoons oleo. Sprinkle flour over cabbage. Mix and simmer 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in almonds. Makes 6 servings.
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very Wednesday at 3 pm you can hear from the 89.0 MHz: ”Hello, my name is Marko Kutt, I’m 39 years
old and you are listening radio broad-cast Carpe Diem. And sorry, I’m not available,
happily married 18 years.”
But you can hear this about 6,000 miles from Okla-
homa in the country Estonia. Isn’t it wonderful—like
Philip—to be at the same time in two different places!
To understand my broadcast you need to know Es-
tonian. Thanks God for the internet and Skype (by the
way, Skype was invented by Estonians).
Let me tell you about Estonia in a few words.
Notwithstanding, basically no one knows what is
Estonia or where is Estonin and a million Estonians
are proud to declare “I’m Estonian!” We are located in
Eastern part of Europe, and our neighbor countries are
Latvia, Finland and Russia.
We have had our own culture, traditions and lan-
guage for more than 5,000 years, but we got our own
Republic in 1918 and lost our independence in 1939.
When Soviet Union broke down, more than 50 years
later, we got our independence and democracy back
in 1991. To survive more than 5,000 years, Estonians
have become a very tough nation. And some more tips
about Estonian characteristics—we are not afraid to
work hard, if necessary. We are proud, and we are not
afraid. Not afraid of dying. We don’t fear Russia and
we don’t fear even God.
There is a really famous saying in Estonia, “That
the best dessert is other Estonian!” (Don’t take it word
by word please. Ok, you’ll get it later!) Estonia and e-
stone-a are very similar words.
Estonia needs desperately a revival.
Isn’t God magnificent—in loving us, loving all na-
tions, and even those who don’t love him or maybe
even hate Him?
I would like to share with you short story about The
Prodigal Son, and also the young rich man.
It was a Prodigal Son’s decision - to leave from
home. His free choice! And we know the story. He lost
everything. Everything. And he was close to starving
to death.
Then, what happened? Hope. Some hope started
to percolate from somewhere deep inside, ‘What if...
What if…I had in the word available again...to be in my
fathers house...not as a Son, of course...but as a one
of his servants…Then I have not need to die...but how
could I?’
Hope came to the game. He thought, ‘Hope helps
me! There is nothing more to lose anyway. Here I’m
Emarko kutt
Home of Hope
My Life...
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going to die anyway.’
And we know the
end of the story. He had
no faith for his father’s
forgiveness, for him—a
sinner. But he had a
hope!
‘I will do what I can
to do,’ he decided: I
will repent, and I will
go back.
Here is another
story, the story of the
rich, young man (Mark
10:17-25). He would
probably be the BEST
Church member that
every Church could
ever, ever dream of. But
why did he run after
Jesus to ask, “What do
I miss here good Mas-
ter?” How did he know
that he was missing
something? And Jesus
really felt genuine love
for him. (Mark 10:21)
But why Jesus couldn’t help this young man?
• Because he, the young man offered to Jesus the
second place in his life.
• Because he had a John 12:42,43 problem —they
loved human praise more than the praise of God.
• And he wanted, guaranteed ticket, to Paradise, af-
ter HIS nice life on the Earth.
• Eph. 2:8,9 says that salvation is not a reward for
the good things we have done, we can’t take credit for
this.
• John 12:24,25 ker-
nel of wheat.
He was probably
young and success-
ful businessman, or
at least from wealthy
family. He and we, as
highly educated peo-
ple, know about some
basic principles in busi-
ness. And the basic
role is—who owns the
51 percent of shares in
your company? Who is
the Boss?
Where am I today
in my journey with
my Master, Lord and
Savior Jesus? Where
am I in my journey
as a member of my
Church? Where are we
in our journey as Citi-
zens of our countries
USA or Estonia, etc.?
Where are we in our
journey as a Body of
Christ? Why is my family here in the United States? I
got saved 20 years ago during the Soviet Union time.
As godforsaken kid after my parents divorced, I spent
five years in a gang ”family” in the streets. No home,
no food, no money, no home country, because Soviet
Union wasn’t my home country, and no people who
cares about you.
”Someone really loves you—and His name is Jesus!”
We all have our own story, history and background.And because of it, God can use all of us in specific waysto reach out and help through us and our experiences
those who are today in similar situationsand problems we have gone through.
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These words saved me in 1989. To deliver this mes-
sage to me took 19 long, unpredictable years. And God
found His faithful servant, an older woman, the Meth-
odist lady, whose name is Saima and who has a heart
like Jesus has. Praise to the Lord and thanks for all this
kind of people like Saima!
“How can they hear about him unless someone tells
them?” Romans 10:14
I wasn’t a Mr. Perfect Kid, but don’t worry—not a
killer either, and have not been in a prison. And when
I got saved, God did a miracle after miracle in my life
and also gave me an opportunity to leave from the for-
mer Soviet Union to the United States.
Long story again, but I felt, when Holy Spirit asked
three times from me about those plans to move out
from Estonia, I finally realized that He has His own
plans. And since then I learned to take His priorities for
my first priorities.
Now, 20 years have past since that day, and today
I’m here, with my family. We are studying at Rhema
Bible Training Center as first year students and believ-
ing in resources also for our second year.
Only two percent of Estonian population today is
religious or interested about Christianity! And because
current years of our children, Miriam (16) and Andreas
(14), are very important years in their lives, we wanted
to show them the other kind of world as well, where
Christianity is totally NORMAL, not abnormal, as it has
been in Estonia unfortunately more then 50 years.
Our Vision(s)We all have our own story, history and background.
And because of it, God can use all of us in specific
ways to reach out and help through us and our experi-
ences those who are today in similar situations and
problems we have gone through.
Luke 7: 41- 43 and 47B says: ”Therefore I say to you,
her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved
much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves
little.”
1. Mark 16:15, To preach the Good News, and help
local Churches around the world,
2. To establish Homes of Hope for those kids and
youth who have really big need for a home. And for
caring people, as James 1:27 says as well. James 2:15-
17 Faith and Works.
We have registered the Home of Hope NGO/Lootuse
Kodu MTU in Estonia and we are giving our house in
Estonia, city of Kuressaare, for this purpose to estab-
lish there a reformatory/children home for 20+ kids
and youth in need. We appreciate your prayers, help
and support. All are welcome.
Here are some of the ideas how it is available to
support our Home of Hope Ministry in Estonia:
A) by prayers
B) practical activities
C) donations: by donating your old car and filling
it with children clothes and goods you don’t need in
your household; by collecting coins, for example twice
a year, during the Christmas and next one for Midsum-
mer
Eventually, let us say a huge thanks to all of you
guys at Asbury family, and for all this wonderful work
what you have done in Estonia and doing in Estonia
and for Estonia. And for this heart, that reaches out
to other countries around the word. Special thanks to
Pastor Tom, Pastor Dick Read, Mrs. Mary Ann Smith,
Ryan Proctor, Tim Corney, our linC community, Coo-
pers, Gary Worley, Livingstone’s, Millers, Johnson’s
and all other dear friends.
And now abide faith, hope, love, these three, but the
greatest of these is love! This is our DNA now, as we
are born again. And this is not our, human love, but
God kind of love—Agape!
We have an amazing God, The Father.
Jesus is coming soon—our part is to be prepared!
Carpe Diem—Seize the day!
If you would like to help with the Home of Hope Minis-try in Estonia or to learn additional information, you can contact Marko Kutt at [email protected]
My Life...
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asbury opportunities
general informationBreakfast
Served from 7:15-9 am in the
CLC. Come enjoy fellowship with
Asburians along with fresh donuts,
bagels, biscuits & gravy, sausage,
eggs, fruit, and cereal. $3 for adults
& $1 for children 12 & under.
Sunday Morning Worship
8 am, Mason Chapel
(Traditional Communion)
9:15 am, Sanctuary
(Contemporary)
9:15 am, CLC (Open House Wor-
ship) (Acoustic Worship, Casual
Setting)
11 am, Sanctuary (Traditional)
11 am, Venue 68 (Modern with sign
interpreter)
Sundays for Children & Students
6 Weeks-4 Yrs: 8:00, 9:15 & 11 am
K-6th Grades: 9:15 or 11 am
7th-9th Grades: 9:15 & 11 am
10th-12th Grades: 9:15 am only
Adult Discipleship Communities
8:00, 9:15, & 11 am and Wednes-
days, 6 pm and Shepherd’s Flock
on Tuesdays at 6 pm. NEW! “Gen-
erations” on Sundays at 11 am—a
multigenerational community made
up of people from all demograph-
ics: married, single, young, and
“seasoned” spanning 6 decades in
age groups! (See Discipleship).
Surgery or HospitalizationScheduled?
Be sure to let Asbury know ahead
of time by calling Ruth at 392-1146
so your pastors can be in prayer for
you. When you enter the hospital,
please designate Asbury as your
church. The after-hours pastoral
emergency line can be reached by
calling 492-1771, selecting option
2, and leaving a message for the
pastor on call.
Engaged Couples
If you are planning to use an
Asbury pastor to officiate and/or
use Asbury’s facilities, be sure to
book ASAP to allow ample time
for Couple-to-Couple (required
premarital sessions). Six months to
one year lead time suggested.
The Gazebo is Open
CDs of Tom’s “Message of the Day”
are available immediately following
the worship service for $3. Prayer
Journals are also available for $5
each.
Recycling
Recycle unwanted paper products.
Three bins are available, located in
the south and east parking lots.
Asbury Family News is available at
the Welcome Centers. It includes
hospital lists, births, deaths,
marriages, baptisms and military
listings.
Doors of Asbury posters are at the
Welcome Centers…FREE! Suitable
for framing.
New Additions to the Library
The Asbury Library is a wonderful
resource. Thank you to all who
continue to contribute books to
our Library.
accessHands of Love Sign Choir
Sundays, 6-7 pm, Rm. 2821
Friends in Christ Community
Sundays, 11 am, Rm. 1507
bible study
RoadMap
Coming soon! Summer 2009 Road-
Map courses in the new brochure
and on the Asbury website at www.
asburytulsa.org
care and supportGriefShare
Tuesdays, May 5 – July 28, 7-8:30
pm, Rm. 2500. GriefShare is a
special weekly video series and
support group for people who are
grieving the death of someone
close to them. It’s a safe place to
be around people who understand
what you are feeling. At GriefShare,
you’ll learn valuable information
about recovering from your grief
and renewing your hope for the
future. Cost: $12 for workbook.
Childcare available. Call 392-1191 to
register.
Asbury Tennis Day
Hosted by Purpose Driven Fellow-
ship Community and benefiting
Stephen Ministry in memory of
Bruce Johnson. Saturday, June 27,
11 am – 4 pm, at Shadow Mountain
Racquet Club, 7500 E. 61st Street.
Cost: $20/person or $50 max/family.
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Fee includes a one hour drill ses-
sion with club pros, lunch, orga-
nized matches, awards and prizes.
Questions? Contact Al Moore at
call Ruth at 392-1146. Pick up entry
form at South Desk, Connection
Corner, or in classrooms.
Visits to Asbury Members
Asbury has a unique group of vol-
unteers (Asbury Connection) who
regularly visit people who are either
homebound or in nursing homes. If
you are interested in being visited,
call Ruth at 392-1146, or contact
the coordinator, Abby Sluice at
Prayer Card Sending Team
Usually meets first and third
Mondays at 10 am in Rm. 1621 to
send cards with God’s encouraging
words and our prayers to those
who are ill or going through hard
times. Cards and care packages are
also sent to Asbury-related military
personnel. Contact Gwen Mohler
at [email protected] for more
information, or call 392-1146.
Asperger Support Group
First Thursday from 7-9 pm in Rm.
1506. For mothers of children with
Asperger Syndrome. Childcare
available.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Third Thursday, from 1:30-3 pm in
Rm. 1621. Christian hope, support
and education for friends and
family of those with Alzheimer’s or
other dementia.
Cancer Support Group
Second Sunday of each month,
4-6 pm, Parlor. For those living with
cancer and their family and friends.
Divorce Recovery
Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm, Rm. 1335.
For those suffering from the early,
highly emotional stages of divorce
and separation trauma. Childcare
available.
Divorce Rebuilding
Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm, Rm. 1335.
For those ready to rebuild their
lives after separation or divorce.
Childcare available.
Eating Disorder Recovery
First and third Wednesdays, 12-1:30
pm. For individuals seeking support
in the recovery process. Bring sack
lunch.
Grandparents RaisingGrandchildren
First and third Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30
pm, Rm 1506.
Mental Health Support for Families
For family members or caregivers of
people affected by a mental illness.
4th Thursdays, 1:30-3 pm, Parlor.
Military Connection
Please join us in praying for our
troops in harm’s way and their
families. Periodic care packages and
monthly encouragement cards with
God’s Word are sent to Asbury-re-
lated military personnel. The Prayer
Ministry also covers them in prayer.
Please send contact information
(complete name and address) to
Gwen Mohler at [email protected]
or call 392-1146.
Asbury Bear Bags
Asbury Bear Bags with coloring
books have comforted young
children for many years, but now
you may give a Bear Bag with a
scripture-based journal included
instead! Great for teens and adults.
Anyone may deliver an Asbury Bear
to someone who is grieving. For
more information, contact Beth at
392-1116.
childrenRegistration forms for all children’s
activities are available in the
preschool and elementary lobbies.
Core Childcare Hours
Parents who are involved in
RoadMap classes during these core
hours will have childcare provided
for children 6 weeks-12 yrs. of age
with no reservations needed:
Sun: 8 am-12 pm
Mon & Tue: 9 am-12 pm
Tue, Wed, & Thur: 6-9 pm
Murdock Villa
A mission opportunity for our 5th
& 6th grade students. Usually the
second Sunday of the month from
12:30-3:30 pm. Cost is $5 for CiCi’s
Pizza. We’ll eat, then visit Murdock
Villa where we will play Bingo and
do crafts with special needs adults.
It is an amazing time to witness in
our local community. Limited to 10
kids each month. For further infor-
mation contact Jami at 392-1166.
God & Me/God & FamilyScouting Award
Awards Ceremony will be Thursday,
May 14 at 6:30 pm in the Chapel.
For more information contact Kim
Broadhurst at 392-1165 or
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VBS
For children 1st through 4th grades
(fall 2009), June 16-19, 9 am – 12:30
pm. Cost: $10 per child. Our 1st
-4th graders will begin their day
with worship and then spend 25
minutes in each area of VBS. The
cost includes a VBS shirt. To make
your registration complete, make
sure you return the signed form
to Asbury with the fee and pick up
your t-shirt. For additional informa-
tion, call Jennifer Barnes, 392-4582
T-shirt Pick-up Days
Once you are registered you can
drop off your form and payment or
mail it to Asbury. You may pick up
your t-shirts after you’ve completed
your paperwork on Sunday morn-
ings in the 2nd floor Children’s
Lobby area on May 3, May 17,
and June 6. Please remember that
registrations received after Friday,
May 22 are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
VBS Challenge Camp
5th and 6th graders (fall 2009),
Monday, June 15, 4–8 pm; Tuesday
– Thursday, June 16–18, 8:45 am
- 12:45 pm; Friday, June 19, 8:45
am - 5 pm. Cost is $30 for the entire
week. Challenge camp takes place
in Venue68 the same week as VBS
and is the next step for our older
kids. We will meet for worship,
dinner and planning on Monday.
The rest of the week will have a
slightly different start and stop time
to allow you to drop off your 5.6ers
and still have time to take your
little ones to and from the main
building. Each day, they will share
VBS with each other ending with
worship. They will also have a day
to practice their missionary skills in
the Tulsa community. We will have
a celebration on Friday following
the VBS day to end our week of
hard work. We’ll stay in the Venue
for lunch and then head out for lots
of low ropes fun. Parents can pick
up at 5pm at Hunter Park. To make
your registration complete, make
sure you return the signed form
to Asbury with the fee and pick up
your t-shirt. For additional informa-
tion, call Amber Cox, 392-1171 or
VBS Volunteer Training
Wednesday, June 3, 6 – 7:30 pm
(childcare available on Wednesday
only) or Saturday, June 6, 8:30
- 10 am. If you are interested in
volunteering with VBS you may
sign up online or please call Jen-
nifer Barnes at 392-4582 or Kim
Renkema at 392-1159 to find a place
that works for you. There is VBS
for kindergarten age and younger
if you volunteer on site all week.
Volunteers must attend one of the
mandatory training sessions so that
we have a successful week teaching
our kids about Christ while keeping
them safe.
VBS Teen Training
Wednesday, June 10, 2 pm – 3:30
pm. Teen volunteers who are
entering 7th grade through 19
years old are also needed! If your
teen is interested in volunteering,
have them register online. They
can then print out the form, sign it,
have a parent sign it and put it in
the drop box in Venue68. Training is
mandatory; you will be able to pick
up your t-shirt then. For additional
information, call Jennifer Barnes,
[email protected] or 392-
4582.
discipleshipDiscipleship Communities
If you have not found an Adult
Discipleship Community check out
“Get Involved” at www.asburytulsa.
org or pick up a brochure at one of
our Welcome Centers.
employmentPT Nursery Staff PositionsAvailablePart-time position will work 10-15 hours weekly in the Asbury
Nursery. The schedule will include
Sunday morning from 8:30 am-
12:30 pm with a few remaining
hours during the childcare weekday
and weeknight core hours. Suc-
cessful applicant should have a
love for children, willingness to
portray Christian beliefs and values
to children and families. Resumés
should be sent to Vicki Ihrig, Asbury
UMC, 6767 S. Mingo Rd., Tulsa, OK,
74133 or call her at 918-392-1160.
endowmentsLeave a legacy that continues
to give forever to a ministry you
want to support. There are endow-
ments that support many areas
of Asbury’s outreach including
children, youth, music, missions,
and training of pastors as well as a
general endowment. You can easily
impact a ministry thru your will
or a current gift. Contact Dwight
Yoder at [email protected]
or 392-1113.
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marriage & family8 Dates With Your Mate
2nd Tuesdays, February 10-Sep-
tember 8, 6:15-7 pm, Rm. 1502.
Celebrate your marriage with
conversation over dinner alone, or
with another couple in the group.
Gather to hear a variety of topics
led by various speakers (30 min-
utes), then have dinner out. NEW
TOPICS/SPEAKERS! Call 392-1191
to register.
Attention Engaged Couples
If you are planning to use an
Asbury pastor to officiate and/or
use Asbury’s facilities, be sure to
book ASAP to allow ample time
for Couple-to-Couple (required
premarital sessions). Six months to
one year lead time is suggested.
Milestone Wedding Anniversaries
Email your upcoming Milestone
Anniversary (5,10,15,20, etc.) to
Carolyn Schutte at brucetschutte@
valornet.com or call Ruth at 392-
1146.
Dynamic Marriage
Tuesdays beginning June 9, OR
Sundays beginning June 21, 6:30-9
pm, Rm. 2201. This is a 9-week
interactive class that will help you
replace old habits with new ones
in a unique, safe environment. Go
from good to great, mediocre to
magnificent or hurt to healed. $130/
couple (scholarships available). $50
holds your spot. Childcare avail-
able. To register, contact Jackie or
Ron at asburydynamicmarriage@
windstream.net prior to first class.
Limited to first 12 paid couples.
membershipAsbury Exploration
Come to a lunch/class to learn
more about becoming a member of
Asbury. Sunday, May 3, from 12:15-
2 pm in CLC. Lunch provided and
childcare is available for children
six weeks through 6th grade. Call
392-1191 to register.
menMen’s Prayer Breakfast
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 am in the
CLC. Attention men of Asbury.
Make plans to join us for a great
time of meaningful worship, life-
changing prayer and an awesome
big breakfast, all for just $3 per
person. First-time guests are free.
May 6 Mark Springer
May 13 Dub Ambrose
May 20 Pec Clark
May 27 Don Herrold
Home Improvement Workday
Saturday, June 20. The Home
Improvement Ministry serves wid-
ows and single moms within the
Asbury family. Our men’s ministry
volunteers make themselves avail-
able every other month to help
folks out with minor home repairs
and/or home improvement projects.
To volunteer, contact Debbie in the
Adult Ministries Office, 392-1177 or
Car Care Workday
Saturday, May 16. Car Care Sat-
urday is an every-other-month
workday provided for Asbury’s
widows and single moms, through
our men’s ministry. While the ladies
wait in the comfort of the café,
volunteers check tires, belts,
fluids, filters and batteries. They
also vacuum and wash the vehicles,
and then update owners on what’s
running smoothly and what needs
professional attention. This free
service gives our men the oppor-
tunity to put their faith in to action
through loving and serving those in
need. To volunteer, contact Debbie
in the Adult Ministries Office, 392-
1177 or [email protected]
Men’s Open Basketball
Fridays, 11:30 am – 1:15 pm, Gym.
Men! Make plans to join other
Asbury guys and their friends each
week as we get together for a little
“round ball” and lots of fun! Come
show us what you’ve got, and we’ll
have a great time of exercise and
fellowship. Invite your friends, and
we’ll see you on the court!
Men’s Spring Barbecue
Sunday, May 3, 6 – 7:30 pm. Atten-
tion Asbury Men! You do not want
to miss this! Make plans now to
join us for our annual Men’s Spring
Barbecue! This awesome event
will take place just outside the gym
on the concrete slab! That’s right!
Come enjoy a “slab” of barbeque,
on a “slab” of concrete. (Our rain
location is the CLC.) This will be
a night of fellowship and celebra-
tion, and all men ages 18 and up
are encouraged to attend, as there
will be plenty of barbeque with all
the trimmings, for just $5 per guy!
Bring a friend, and we hope to see
you there!
Annual Men’s SpringGolf Tournament
Monday, May 18, 11 am. Attention
men! Spring is here, and you know
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what that means! That’s right!
It’s time for our annual Asbury
Men’s Spring Golf Tourney, and
you definitely want to be a part of
the fun this year! The tournament
will be held at the Golf Club of
Oklahoma. Lunch will be served at
11 am, and the shotgun tee time
begins at 12:30 pm. The cost is
$80 per person, which includes
the driving range, green fee, cart,
lunch, awards and prizes! The
format is a four-man scramble, and
you may form your own team or
be placed on a team. The deadline
for paid registrations is Monday,
May 11, with a limit of 120 players.
Forms may be picked up in the
church office or at any welcome
center, and returned with payment
to the Asbury Registrar’s Office.
This year’s organizer is Todd White,
if you have questions or concerns.
Call your family, call your friends
and join us for a great afternoon of
fellowship, friends and fun!
missions/outreachGlobal Outreach Dinner
Come join us Tuesday, May 5 at 6
pm for the next Global Outreach
dinner. Contact Missy Sistrunk at
392-1163 for reservations by Thurs-
day, April 30.
Mission Yearbooks
The 2009 Mission books are here!
Pick one up at the Welcome Centers
or come by the Mission Office.
Oklahoma Outreach and Global
Outreach are together in one book.
Eyeglass Donations
Are you wondering what to do with
those old eyeglasses? Donate them
to missions! You may drop your
glasses off in the Global Outreach
office.
Mission Matters
A monthly newsletter is available
with recent news of mission hap-
penings. Preference is for the email
version, but hard copies can be
mailed if needed. To receive the
newsletter, please contact Missy
Sistrunk, 392-1163 or msistrunk@
asburytulsa.org
Global Outreach Prayer Ministry
News and prayer requests from
our missionaries and ministries
are sent each week to our prayer
ministry list. If you would like to join
and become a prayer intercessor for
those serving around the world,
contact Missy Sistrunk at 392-1163.
missions/vimVolunteers-In-MissionOpportunities
• April 19-25: South Texas, Hur-
ricane Ike Construction
• April 22-May 2: Central Asia,
Construction & Teaching
• May 30-June 6: Ecuador, MBS &
Construction
• June 4-15: Estonia, Lighthouse
• June 19-29: Tanzania, East Africa,
Medical
• June 25-July 6: Estonia, Camp
Gideon, Youth Camp & Construc-
tion
• July 23-August 2: Estonia, Parnu,
MBS & Light Construction
• July 26-August 2: Honduras, MBS
& Construction
• September 17-29: Tanzania, East
Africa, Construction
• November: Central Asia, Construc-
tion & Teaching
• October 23-25: Cookson Hills,
Oklahoma, Light Construction
• October 24-31: Monterrey, Mexico,
MBS & Construction
• November 4-8: Monterrey, Mexico,
Medical
• November 11-15: Rio Bravo,
Mexico, Men’s Construction
• VIM Team Leader Training:
September 19 in Bixby; October 24
in Clinton.
For more about these exciting
mission opportunities, contact
Marilene Long at mlong@asbury-
tulsa.org or 392-1164.
musicChancel Choir
Wednesdays, 7 pm, Choir Room
New Covenant Orchestra
Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm, Rm. 1510
Children’s Choirs
Wednesdays, 6 pm, various
Asbury Power & Light
Sundays, 8:15-9:15 am, Rm. 1510
Celebration RingersTuesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm, Rm. 2506
Youth Orchestra
Wednesdays, 5:30 pm, Rm. 2319
Asbury Ringers
Wednesdays, 6-6:50 pm, Rm. 2506
Perpetual Light
Thursdays, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Rm.
2506
Saints of Swing Dixieland Band
Thursdays, 2-3 pm, Rm 1510
Asbury Singing Ambassadors
Tuesdays, 2:30–4 pm, Choir room
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Summer Song Registration
Sign up for a wonderful week (June
8-12) of fun and music! Children
who have completed third through
6th grades in the summer of 2009
are eligible to attend. Enrollment
is limited to the first sixty who sign
up. Our musical for this year will be
“Camp Wallaballa.” Don’t miss our
on all the fun! Cost is $25, registra-
tion will be in the music office May
3 and 10, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
prayerAltar Prayer
If you would like someone to pray
with you during Holy Communion
or immediately following a worship
service, please come to the altar
rail. A pastor or member of the Al-
tar Prayer Team will be glad to pray
with you for your needs—physical,
emotional or spiritual—at the altar
or in the Prayer Room.
Prayer Room Reservations
The leadership of Asbury’s prayer
ministry would like to remind you
that the main facility Prayer Room
is open not only to individuals
desiring to pray in a quiet, medita-
tive atmosphere, but also to prayer
groups within communities and
ministries. Just give Debbie in the
Adult Ministries office a call at 392-
1177 to reserve the Prayer Room for
your group on a weekly or monthly
basis.
Prayer Room Days & Times
Our prayer rooms are accessible to
you at these times:
• Mason Chapel & Venue68:
Sundays, 7 am-12:30 pm through
the interior door.
• Main Facility, Mason Chapel &
Venue68: Mon.-Fri., 8 am-9 pm; Sat-
urday, 10 am-3 pm; Sunday, 12:30
pm-9 pm. To obtain pass codes, call
Debbie in the Adult Ministries office,
392-1177.
VBS Prayer Vigil
Monday, June 15 – Friday, June
19. Make a difference in the lives
of children. Commit to one hour of
prayer, on-site, while our children
attend Vacation Bible School. It is
essential that we pray for our chil-
dren during VBS, considering many
children make first time decisions
for Christ while attending. Sign-up
will take place on Sunday, June 7
in the CLC Gallery & Sunday, June
14, in Venue68. “The little children
were brought to Jesus for Him to
place His hands on them and pray
for them.” Jesus said, “Let the little
children come to me, and do not
hinder them, for the kingdom of
heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:13-14
recoveryCelebrate Recovery
Come join this supportive group
of people each Monday night at 6
pm. Dinner at 6 pm; Worship from
7-8 pm; Small Groups from 8-9 pm;
Dessert from 9-9:30 pm. Hiding
any hurts, habits or hang-ups? God
never intended for you to live in
bondage.
senior adultsVisits to Asbury Members
Asbury has a unique group of vol-
unteers (Asbury Connection) who
regularly visit people who are either
homebound or in nursing homes. If
you are interested in being visited,
call Ruth at 392-1146, or contact
the coordinator, Abby Sluice at
Senior Sit and Fit Stretching Class
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
from 9-9:30 am in the Gym. All
senior adults are invited to join us
for a time of stretching, coupled
with lots of fun and fellowship. No
high impact workout here. We take
it nice and easy. Come give it a try.
Senior Walk in the Gym with Him
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
from 8:30-9 am in the gym. All
senior adults are invited to join us
for power walking, coupled with
lots of fun and fellowship. Come
give it a try.
Asbury Singing Ambassadors
Come enjoy fun and fellowship
with other senior adults (60+), on
Tuesdays, 2:30-4 pm in the Sanctu-
ary Choir Room. This awesome
choir is made up of approximately
100 senior adults who sing every
fourth Sunday at 8 am in the Mason
Chapel, during special occasions
and holidays, as well as out in our
community. No experience neces-
sary…just show up and sing!
May Tweenagers Program& Luncheon
Thursday, May 28, 10:30 am – 1
pm. Everyone aged 55 and up is
welcome to join us for our monthly
Tweenagers meeting & luncheon,
taking place in the CLC. Our pro-
gram will be an opportunity for you
to “Show and Tell Your Treasures!”
Music will be presented by the
“Daughters of God” women’s trio,
from Grove, OK! You don’t want to
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miss this program, and don’t forget
to invite your friends! Call the main
office at 492-1771 to make your
reservations by noon, Tuesday,
May 26. If, during that week, you
find you need to cancel, please also
let us know as we need to give an
accurate count to the cooks. Should
you choose, you may make a dona-
tion for the meal when you check in
that morning. Come join us for fun
and fellowship!
Senior Singles Game Time
Thursday, May 21, 1 – 4 pm. Atten-
tion Asbury Senior Singles! How
would you like to get together on
a regular basis with a wonderful
bunch of folks and play a few
rounds of cards, dominoes, or
whatever board or card game you
chose? You KNOW you’d love it! If
you’re a single or widowed senior
adult age 55 and up, come check it
out in Rm. 2820. Bring a friend and
stay for as long as you like! This fun
group will meet every third Thurs-
day, so mark your calendars!
singlesDivorce Rebuilding
Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm, Rm. 1335.
For those ready to rebuild their
lives after separation or divorce.
Childcare available.
Divorce Recovery
Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm, Rm. 1335.
For those suffering from the early,
highly emotional stages of divorce
and separation trauma. Childcare
available.
Singles Potluck Fellowship
Sunday, June 28, 12 - 2 pm in the
Parlor. Come, bring your children
and enjoy a delicious lunch,
courtesy of your fellow singles!
Just bring a “family-sized” food
item, homemade or purchased!
Great food, great fellowship, new
friends…it just doesn’t get much
better than that!
ASM Spring Luncheon
Sunday, May 31, 12:15 – 1:30
pm, CLC. Come be a part of this
luncheon designed for singles of
all ages, with plenty of good food
and great fellowship! The catered
luncheon will consist of a delicious
casserole and salad, with home-
made bread and dessert. The cost
is just $5 for adults, and children 10
and under eat FREE!
students7th, 8th & 9th Grade Breakaway
Sunday mornings, 9:15-10:30 am
in the Breakaway Area. This isn’t
your normal Sunday school. Come
join us for worship, fun and games,
interactive talk/lesson, and some-
times free candy and gift cards.
7th, 8th & 9th Bible Study
Wednesday night Bible Study is
the place to be from 6:30-8 pm on
Wednesday nights beginning Sept
10. Come to the Venue and hang
out, have fun and study what God’s
words has for us.
7th, 8th & 9th Float Trip
June 23, 7th, 8th and 9th graders
are going to float the Illinois! Watch
for registrations! We will meet
at Asbury at 8:30 am and return
around 4 pm. Cost is $20; plus bring
your own sack lunch.
7th & 8th Grade All Night Blast
Friday, June 5, 8 pm – 6 am. June
5 is the only time we stay up all
night and do lots of really cool stuff.
Watch for registrations coming out
in May. This date changed because
Disciple camp moved. This will be
the first event with our new 7th
grade class!
7th, 8th & 9th DiscipleRegistrations Due
789 students, Disciple Camp is com-
ing August 3-7! This is an incredible
5 days at Camp WOW where you
experience God, worship, small
groups, and tons of fun. Registra-
tions available in student area they
are due July 22!
7th, 8th & 9th Mysteriesof the Word
Sunday, May 17, 12:30 - 3:30 pm.
For all 789 students. Come for an
afternoon of learning all about how
to ready the Bible and what it has
to say about YOUR life. Preregister
by emailing Marsha at mbaker@
asburytulsa.org by May 13. Bring $3
for lunch, meet in the Venue.
Student Ministry ParentSupport Group
This is simply a Parent Support
Group of parents who come togeth-
er to share experiences and gain
strength, hope and new ideas from
each other. We are not profession-
als, but strive with God’s wisdom to
love, care, and support one another
through all struggles of life. If you
or your teen is struggling, please
take this opportunity to get support,
we meet upstairs in the Venue
every Tuesday from 1 - 2:30 pm or 7
- 8:30 pm, attend whichever works
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better for you. Call Marsha Baker
for more info 392-1157.
10th, 11th & 12th Breakaway
Every Wednesday night we come
together for a time of connection
and worship. Our desire is to
explore who God really is and how
our lives matter to Him. We get
started around 6:30 pm and wrap
up around 8:30ish. Plan on hanging
out afterwards for pizza. 9th graders
you will begin attending Breakaway
on March 25!
10th, 11th & 12th Small Groups
Small groups meet Sunday nights.
Times & places vary. Contact Todd
392-1154 or Amy 392-1156 to get
plugged in.
6th Grade Promotion
The current 6th grade class will
become 7th graders and start
attending all things Junior High
starting June 7! We can’t wait;
current 6th graders start in 5.6 on
June 7 and then will be walked over
to the Venue.
Grad Celebration
Sunday, May 17, meet in the main
church foyer at 10:30 am wearing
your cap and gown, then you’ll
head over to both the 11 am Sanc-
tuary and Venue services. After the
11 am service, you and your family
are invited to lunch in the CLC to
celebrate the class of 1009 (RSVP
required). You won’t want to miss
out on the special grad video, the
memories, or the really good food!
Please RSVP by April 30 to Amy
392-1156.
womenWomen of the Word
Wednesdays from 10-11 am in
Rm. 2319, Rev. Darlene Johnson,
teacher.
Crafty Ladies Fellowship
Mondays, 9:30 am - 2 pm, Rm 2820.
Ladies, if you enjoy doing crafts and
fellowshipping at the same time,
this activity is for you! We gather
on Monday mornings to work on
our own individual arts and crafts,
stop for a delicious pot-luck lunch,
and continue on through until 2 pm.
We have a wonderful time together,
and would love to have you join
us! For more information, contact
Beverly Clarke, and stop by some
Monday and check us out!
UMW May Luncheon & Program
Thursday, May 7, 11:30 am – 1
pm in the CLC. Attention ladies!
The program planned for May’s
luncheon will be an observance of
the National Day of Prayer. Asbury’s
own, Judge Robert Perugino, will
be the guest speaker. We will also
be installing the 2009-2011 Circle
Leaders. A delicious luncheon
prepared by our church hostess,
Virginia, will be provided for just
$6 per person. Our scripture em-
phasis for this month comes from 1
Timothy 2:1,2: “I urge, then, first of
all, that requests, prayers, interces-
sion and thanksgiving be made for
everyone—for kings and all those in
authority, that we may live peaceful
and quiet lives in all godliness and
holiness.”
Home Improvement Workday
Saturday, June 20. The Home Im-
provement Ministry serves widows
and single moms within the Asbury
family. Our men’s ministry volun-
teers make themselves available
every other month to help folks out
with minor home repairs and/or
home improvement projects. Just
pick up a request form at the south
welcome desk, or call your request
in to Pam Wallace (392-1199, ext.
253), at least ten days before the
scheduled work day. A Home
Improvement volunteer will contact
you, and make final arrangements
to get the job(s) done!
Car Care Workday
Saturday, May 16. Car Care Sat-
urday is an every-other-month
workday provided for Asbury’s
widows and single moms, through
our men’s ministry. While the
ladies wait in the comfort of the
café, volunteers check tires, belts,
fluids, filters and batteries. They
also vacuum and wash the vehicles,
and then update owners on what’s
running smoothly and what needs
professional attention. This free
service gives our men the oppor-
tunity to put their faith in to action
through loving and serving those in
need. No reservations required; just
get your vehicle in line by 11:30!
Asbury Mother Daughter Luncheon
Saturday, May 9, 11 am – 1 pm,
CLC. Make plans now to join us
for this biennial event, an Asbury
tradition, as we celebrate mothers
and daughters during Mother’s
Day weekend! All ages of women
and girls are invited to attend, even
visitors who may be in town for the
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weekend, or your extended family
and friends. The theme, “Leaving a
Legacy,” will be based on scripture
from Psalm 89:1b: “…I will make
your faithfulness known through
all generations.” You and your
guests will enjoy a delicious catered
lunch, and inspiring speakers and
music! We’ve even throwing in a
surprise or two, just for fun! Tickets
may be obtained from any member
of UMW or the Women’s Council,
or through the church office at $8
for adults and teens, and $7 for
children ages 12 and under. Tickets
may also be purchased in the CLC
Gallery on Sunday, April 19 or 26.
Only 360 seats are available, so
don’t delay! Come on girls…don
your spring finery and prepare to
be blessed!
UMW Garage Sale
Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18
Mark your calendars and watch
Asbury publications for details!
worship• 8 am, Communion Service:
Mason Chapel. Traditional service.
Communion is served and Dr. Har-
rison preaches.
• 9:15 am, Contemporary Praise &
Worship: Sanctuary. Music, time
of prayer and the message will all
carry a prevailing theme for the
morning. Dr. Harrison preaches.
• 9:15 am, Open House Worship:
Community Life Center. A relaxed
atmosphere with engaging wor-
ship. Dr. Tom Harrison’s message
is simulcast with an occasional live
sermon from another pastor.
• 11 am, Traditional Service:
Sanctuary. The Chancel Choir,
the New Covenant Orchestra and
various vocal and instrumental en-
sembles offer a variety of styles of
music. Dr. Tom Harrison preaches.
• 11 am, Modern Service: Venue 68.
Rich blend of ancient and modern
worship, led by the worship band.
Sign interpreters for the deaf are of-
fered. Dr. Tom Harrison’s message
is simulcast.
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Brandon & Darla Koetter, Sydney
Larry & Denise Bahler Irene Bakos Ray & Laura Bury
Pat Davis
David & Jennifer Fisher, Jessica, Tyler & Zach
Winifred Graves Jim & Nancy Jones
Bob & Martha Carpenter,Chris & Kelli
Kirk & Tina Fridrich, Joshua & John
asbury new members
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Asbury Exploration Classes
If you are interested in learning more about who we are,
plan to attend one of the Exploration classes designed to
tell you more about Asbury and what we believe.
Choose from one of the upcoming Sunday membership classes:
May 3 • June 7 • August 2 • September 13
October 4 • November 1 • December 6
Classes are from 12:15 pm - 2 pm.
Call 392-1191 to reserve your place.
Childcare is available and lunch is provided.
David & Sarah St. John
Jim & Mickey Toney Natalie Wagner Lance & Tracy Watson,Rylie, Ramsie & Reese
Jarret Rosser
welcome to asburywe’re glad you’re here
Wendy Taylor
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in celebration of marriage
• Jenna Payton Todd, daughter of Patric and Jennifer Todd, born November 24, 2008
• Landon Keeling Adams, son of Reid and Alissa Adams, born March 3, 2009
• Jordyn Taylor Matson, daughter of John and Jennifer Matson, born March 12, 2008
• William Terry Toole, son of Michael and Rae Toole, born April 1, 2009
wecelebrate
• Gerry Koons, died March 2, 2009
• Glen Thomason, Sr., husband of Cheryl, died March 20, 2009
• B. Jo Burlingame, mother of Lisa Burlingame, died March 24, 2009
• Vance Sharpe III, husband of Mary, died March 30, 2009
asburyfamily room
Jim & Sue AllisonApril 11, 1959
weremember
Ron & Jackie CarterApril 24, 1959
50 years
Truman & Linda RachelsMarch 15, 1959
John & Betty Jo VogelMay 29, 1959
25 yearsLarry & Jana Annett
May 26, 1984
Glorify God… Make Disciples