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A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive · Little Rock,
AR 72212
501-225-9231 · 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.”
March 31, 2019
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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
March 31, 2019 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.
Gathering in God’s Presence
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
*Call to Worship Who shall help us through the wilderness?
The One who overcomes our darkness!
Who guides us through the toils of life? The One who overcomes
the world! Let us follow the Lord faithfully. Lead us, Lord! Lead
us!
*Hymn of Praise I Sing the Almighty Power of God 152
Sacrament of Infant Baptism (8:30) 44 Kennedy Karsen Squyres and
Katherine Kendall Squyres
Richard Colin Murphy Valerie Ruth Hill and Wentworth Jay
Hill
Preparing Our Hearts
*Affirmation of Faith from 1st Corinthians 888 This is the good
news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are
saved: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the
third day, and appeared first to the women, then to Peter and the
Twelve, and then to many witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ,
the Anointed One of God,, The firstborn of all creation, the
firstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom
the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the
Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the
blood of the cross reconciles all things to God. Amen.
*Gloria Patri 70
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As
it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without
end. Amen. Amen.
Act of Praise A Lenten Meditation Hand Bell Duet arr. Bowen and
Cortez Ginny Kurrus
Kelly Roberts
*Please stand as you are able.
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Children’s Moments (8:30) Laura Stinnett (10:45) Diane
Wright
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.
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 River in Judea
Chancel Choir arr. John Leavitt
*Doxology 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all
creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Hymn of Meditation Stand Up and Bless the Lord 662
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Lesson Matthew 27:45-46 (NLT, Pew Bible) 760
The Message “Your Relationship to Father” Rev. Mary Hilliard
[4th in a Lenten Series, “Sources of Strength in
Salvation”:God]
Responding to God With Our Lives *Hymn of Commitment God of the
Ages 698 *Blessing of God’s People
*Choral Benediction The Lord Bless You and Keep You Chancel
Choir Peter Lutkin
You are encouraged to go serve Christ after the singing of the
Benediction.
Postlude
Liturgist: 8:30 - Tony Hilliard / 10:45 – Jeremy Peppas
Acolytes: 8:30 - Dillon Wright
Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Jason Stumhofer, Shane Marriott
/10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath
GOT EGGS? Children’s Ministry is collecting large and extra
large plastic, fillable eggs for our Easter Festival, Saturday,
April 20 from 10 am to Noon. You may place your donations in the
baskets in the Children’s area on Sundays or in the church office
during the week. Thank you for your donations!
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LAUNCH Worship Wilson Activity Center
March 31, 2019 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.
Welcome and Announcements
In the River
King of My Heart
Children’s Moments Puppet Ministry
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.
What a Beautiful Name
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Sharing of Our Gifts
Good, Good Father
The Message
“Your Relationship to Father” Matthew 27:45-46 Rev. Doug Walker
[4th in a Lenten Series, “Sources of Strength in
Salvation”:God]
The Invitation
Only King Forever
The Blessing
We are so glad you worshiped with us at Asbury UMC. Now go and
serve Christ!
Worship Leader: Caleb Conrad
Sound Operator: Randy Dennis
Video Operator: Dave Marano
LAUNCH Band LAUNCH Singers Jay McDaniel Lisa Burgess Maddy
Adkins Vincent McNerlin Valera McDaniel
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] Caleb Conrad, Director of Praise & Worship
[email protected] Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children
[email protected] Diane Wright, Minister to Youth and Young
Adults [email protected] Kayla Stout, Nursery Director
[email protected] Cheryl Cate, Finance Administrator
[email protected] Ora Bunton, ACCDC, Director
[email protected] Abby Ramirez, ACCDC, Asst. Director
[email protected]
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Special Events Tuesday, April 2nd………………………………………….Terrific
Tuesday 12 pm (Warehouse) Monday, April
8th……………………………………………..…..Mary Circle 10:30 am (Parlor) Sunday,
April 14th…………………………………………...UMW Bake Sale-All morning (WAC)
Monday, April 15th…………………………………..Trustees’ Meeting 6 pm (Large
Conf. Room)
Drivers Van Car R.J. Robertson Rick Shelton
Pastor on weekend call: Mar. 29, 30, 31 Rev. Doug Walker Apr. 5,
6, 7 Rev. Mary Hilliard
Today’s Sacred Grounds: In honor of their Families by Dick &
Val Carr. Open dates are Apr. 7, 14, 21 & 28. The cost is $100
to sponsor a week. Call the office to reserve a date.
Open Dates for Flowers: Apr. 7, 14, & 28. Call the office to
reserve a date.
Sunday, Mar. 24th, 2019 8:30 am (Divine) 110 Guests: 10:45 am
(Divine) 120 27 including 10:45 am (LAUNCH) ** 9 first time Total
Worship Attendance: 230 **NO LAUNCH SERVICE DUE TO POWER OUTAGE
Prayers: Janet Brandt Clifford Smith Becky Flynn Larry Brown
Mary Ellen Murray
Preaching Schedule March 31, 2019 April 7, 2019 8:30 Divine
Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship
Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 LAUNCH Service Rev. Doug
Walker Rev. Mary Hilliard
TERRIFIC TUESDAY The Asbury Prison Band is on deck to entertain
you at Terrific Tuesday on April 2 at 12 pm in the Warehouse. All
ages are invited to enjoy and support the band, an important
mission of our church. Lunch ($7) is: Meatloaf, Roasted Potatoes,
Mixed Squash and Peach Cobbler. We encourage you to support the
Asbury Food Pantry with a donation of food or money. RSVP by 10 am
on Monday, April 1, if you plan to attend or need transportation
(225-9231). Please bring a friend!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett,
Minister of Children
Sunday, March 31: Regular Sunday School and JOY choir
Regular Confirmation class with Pastor Mary teaching on the
Social
Principles, FAQ’s of the church, Anatomy and Vows, 5:30 pm to
7:30 pm
Wednesday, April 3: Wednesday night activities, 6:30 pm to 7:30
pm
Sunday, April 7: Regular Sunday School and JOY Choir
Regular Confirmation class from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Banners are due
tonight
YOUTH NEWS: Questions? Contact Diane Wright, Minister of Youth
& Young Adults Tonight: We will meet tonight from 5:30-7:30 pm!
Following snack supper, we will begin the Lent study “The Way” by
Adam Hamilton. Bring a friend & see you tonight! Wednesday,
April 3: We will meet from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the Warehouse to
continue our study “Grounded”. A snack will be provided! See you
then!
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Sunday, March 31st - Fourth Sunday in Lent 8:00 am LAUNCH Team
Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am
Coffee & Donuts (Room 226) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary)
9:30 am JOY Choir (Room 210) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am LAUNCH
Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am LAUNCH Service (WAC) 10:45 am
Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30
pm Sunday Night Youth Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Confirmation
Class (Room 222) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Large Conference
Room) Monday, April 1st 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 7:00 pm AA
Meeting (Room 103)
Tuesday, April 2nd 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 12:00 pm
Terrific Tuesday (Warehouse) 6:00 pm SPRC Meeting (Large Conference
Room) 6:00 pm Bible Basics (Small Conference Room) 6:00 pm 7
Miracles in John (Parlor) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub
Scouts (Room 100) Wednesday, April 3rd 6:00 am Bible Study (Large
Conference Room) 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 6:30 pm Wally Gee
Men’s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room
200) 6:30 pm LAUNCH Band Rehearsal 6:30 pm Youth Ministries
(Warehouse) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesday/The Edge (Room 210) Thursday,
April 4th 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes Friday, April 5th 7:30 am
ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes Saturday, April 6th 6:00 pm Scout Blue
& Gold Banquet (WAC) Sunday, April 7th - Fifth Sunday in Lent
8:00 am LAUNCH Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal
(Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (Room 226) 8:30 am Divine
Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am JOY Choir (Room 210) 9:45 am Sunday
School 10:40 am LAUNCH Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am LAUNCH
Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 1:00 pm Bridal
Shower (Room 227) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30 pm
Sunday Night Youth Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Confirmation
Class (Room 222) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Large Conference
Room)
Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website,
www.asbury-lr.org. Click on “Blogs.”
Asbury Weekly Calendar
* WAC - Wilson Activity Center
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY BEGINS TODAY, MARCH 31ST! The Women's Bible
Study group will be starting a new study today Sunday, March 31.
This six week study, 24 Hours That Changed the World by Adam
Hamilton, examines the events of the last day of Jesus' life on
earth. The class will meet in the large conference room on Sundays
from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Books will be available at the first class.
The class will meet on March 31, April 7, 14, 28, and May 5 &
19. For more information, contact Ginny Kurrus at
[email protected].
http://www.asbury-lr.org/mailto:[email protected]?subject=Women's%20Bible%20Study
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