MISSION STATEMENT Love God and one another, serve our community, and transform lives.

VISION

A radically inclusive community, empowered to spread God’s love throughout the world.

BELIEFS

We believe all are created in the image of God. We believe God loves everyone and through Christ saves‐revives‐renews the world. We believe God through the

Holy Spirit changes lives. We believe the church is the body of Christ with a mission. We believe the Bible is the word of God. We believe that God has gifted

everyone and the church for the purposes of God. We believe discipleship is a continuing journey.

ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH  LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES

JANUARY 1, 2017 ~ 8:30 AM AND 10:30 AM WORSHIP

“HOLDING UP YOUR CORNER” SERMON SERIES

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Please use this time for prayer and meditation as we prepare for worship.

PRELUDE                          8:30 am—O God, Our Help in Ages Past...Unfried 

                                                 10:30 am—God Will Take Care of You...Martin 

INTROIT                                         10:30 am—The Angels Sang...Douroux                                           

THE CHURCH GATHERS

††CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The babe is born. God has come. God is with us! People: Let us worship him in Spirit and in truth. Leader: The Magi searched earnestly for the Messiah. People: We also seek him with longing and humility. Leader: Having been led by a star, they bowed before him. People: We, too, kneel before the Lord our God, our Maker. Leader: They presented their gifts, the best they had to offer. People: We come as well, giving our whole hearts in praise and worship. Leader: O Come, let us adore him. People: O Come, let us adore him. All: O Come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord!

††PROCESSIONAL 10:30 am—Christ For the World We Sing (568 UMH)

WELCOME AND WORDS OF HOSPITALITY  

PASSING OF THE PEACE Koinonia (579 AAHH)    

►►►►►►(Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) 

††HYMN OF PRAISE 8:30 am—Christ For the World We Sing (568 UMH)                         

                                10:30 am—O God, Our Help in Ages Past (117 UMH)

 

►►►►►►(Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) 

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE 10:30 am—Kisha Woolen 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC Adrienne Neal‐Harris, Soprano             

CALL TO PRAYER 10:30 am—Just a Little Talk with Jesus...C. Derricks 

ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EPIPHANY SUNDAY

8:30 AM AND 10:30 AM WORSHIP  †† = Those who are able may stand AAHH = African American Heritage Hymnal ‐ Yellow Hymnal    UMH = United Methodist Hymnal ‐ Red Hymnal                        

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MORNING PRAYER

PRAYER RESPONSE I Want Jesus to Walk with Me...Traditional  

WE HEAR THE WORD

SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 2:1‐12 (NT—Pg. 2)

Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

††HYMN OF PREPARATION                    How Great Thou Art (77 UMH)              

SERMON                      “Going the Distance” Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

 

††HYMN OF INVITATION Guide My Feet (131 AAHH)  Worshipers are invited to pray at the altar in private or signal to an Intercessory Prayer member to pray with you. Also at this time, you may come down to join Asbury in Christian Fellowship.    

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY All Is Well...Dotson  Dawn Robinson, Soloist   

††OFFERTORY RESPONSE Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him.

OFFERTORY PRAYER

CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION

INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION Pages 7‐8 (UMH)

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Pages 9‐11 (UMH)

SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUP

COMMUNION HYMNS Break Thou the Bread of Life (599 UMH)               The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power (256 AAHH)      

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WE SCATTER TO BE THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD     

††HYMN OF RECESSION Go, Tell It on the Mountain (251 UMH)  

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE 8:30 am—Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart...Kim  10:30 am—There’s Something About that Name...Gaither   

                    

The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary.

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS

Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts and Combined Choir Director: Everett P. Williams, Jr. Organist: Earl Hargrove (8:30 am)

Music: Combined Choir ~ Adrienne Neal‐Harris, Soprano ~ Dawn Robinson, Soloist Children's Message: Kisha Woolen (10:30 am)

Liturgists: Clergy Communion Stewards

Ushers: Men & Women Greeters: Benjamin Ginyard, Marva Ginyard & Jeanarta McEachron (8:30 am)

Sandra Kelly, Alethea Leake & Pearlie Myers (10:30 am) Acolytes: Jordanne Semper‐Scott & Moses Boyd (10:30 am)

Trustees on Duty: James Anderson (8:30 am) William Johnson (10:30 am)

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From the Senior Pastor’s Desk ~ January Word for the Month: “HOLDING UP YOUR CORNER”

Scripture of the Month: Mark 2:1-11

Thought for the Month: The phrase “holding up your corner” is derived from the biblical story about four people who take action in order to help a paralytic man encounter Jesus (Mark 2:1-5)...For us, “holding up your corner” has meaning in two aspects of our lives today: First, it refers to our physical and social locations…where our assumptions, attitudes, and beliefs have influence…When we feel empowered to speak out about the injustice or inequality in our community, we are holding up our corner. Second, the phrase refers to our actions, the ways we step up to meet a particular problem of injustice or inequity…When we put ourselves—literally—next to persons who are suffering, and…bring hope and healing…we are holding up our corner.

Emphasis for the Month: Discipleship

Pastor’s Book of the Month: Holding Up Your Corner: Talking About Race in Your Community by F. Willis Johnson

Adults—Room 1-9

Children (up to 4th grade)—Rooms 2-8 & 2-9

Youth (up to 12th grade)— Room 1-11

A A W —9:30-10:30 AM

Asbury’s Week At‐A‐Glance

Sunday, January 1, 2017

7:30 am—Valet Parking 8:30 am & 10:30 am—Worship, Sanctuary 9:30 am—Adult Sunday School, 1‐9 9:30 am—Children’s Sunday School, 2‐8/2‐9 9:30 am—Youth Sunday School, 1‐11 9:30 am & 12:30 pm—Coffee with Pastors, G‐1 1:00 pm—Neighbor to Neighbor Football, G‐1 6:00 pm—The Bridge Worship Service, G‐1

Monday, January 2, 2017

Church closed in observance of the New Year

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., G‐1/OSH/1‐11/ 1‐12 6:30 pm—Christian Education Mtg., 1‐8 7:00 pm—Fitness & Cooking Class, G‐1

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., G‐1/OSH/1‐11/ 1‐12 7:00 pm—Howard University Fdn./Wesley Board Mtg., 2‐8/2‐9

Thursday, January 5, 2017

7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., OSH/1‐11/ 1‐12/2‐8/2‐9 12:15 pm—Faith & Politics Study, Kabob House 1:00 pm—Project Transformation DC Mtg., 1‐8 7:00 pm—The Bridge Band Practice, G‐1

Friday, January 6, 2017

7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., G‐1/OSH/1‐11/ 1‐12

Saturday, January 7, 2017

10:00 am—Handbell Choir Rehearsal, G‐13 11:00 am—Archives & History Mtg., Library 11:00 am—Wesleyan Choir Rehearsal, OSH 11:30 am—Food Pantry, G‐4 12:00 pm—Brighter Day/Crocheting for Christ, G‐1 12:30 pm—Male Chorus, OSH 2:00 pm—Higher Praise Gospel Chorale, OSH

We hope that through word, music, fellowship and prayer you will experience the presence of

God today.

Please make sure you sign the attendance register as it is

passed so that we can share with you about what is happening in

the life of this church.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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“HOLDING UP YOUR CORNER” SERMON SERIES

Jan 1 Going the Distance! – Matthew 2:1-12

Jan 8 I Made A Vow – Matthew 3:13-17

Jan 15 A Compelling Cause – Mark 2:1-11

Jan 22 Stronger Together! – I Corinthians 1:10-18

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A Call to Prayer & Fasting

21 Day Daniel Fast January 8-28, 2017

The Daniel Fast is a spiritual discipline designed to better connect us with God. The pastors, ministry area leaders, and members of Asbury United Methodist Church will be taking 21 days during the month of January to deepen our relationship with God and center ourselves on what God is going to do in our church and in our lives. This will be a challenging journey, but we look forward to seeing what God does in our church and experiencing God withintensity during the 21 days of the fast. Sweet Hour of Prayer: Join us on Wednesdays during the “Daniel Fast” for one hour of prayer via Conference Call, beginning at 6:00 a.m. (Dial-In Number: 1-712-775-7031; Access Code: 543-244-462). Small Group Gatherings: Join Pastor Mills on Wednesdays during the “Daniel Fast” at Noon for Bible discussion, prayer, and support in the Prayer Chapel.

*If you have any known medical conditions, consult your doctor before beginning the fast.

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A message from the Membership Assimilation and Records Committee (MARC)

January 2017

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO CONTACT THE ASBURY MEMBERS LISTED BELOW?

If Yes, please use the address change cards located outside the Church Office to provide

(an address, telephone number, or email address) and deposit it in the box or contact Leona Ferguson at (202‐832‐1258) or

leonafergyasb@verizon.net. THANK YOU!

Allen, Sharon Anthony, Mattye Barley, Marsha A. Beatty, Vernon Berkeley, Nikita Brown, Emma Jo Caldwell, Hyman Careathers, Renalle Careathers, Stuart Dandridge, Mary F. Dansan, Zoe Darden, Jacqueline Edwards Davis, Lilton, Jr. Dawkins, Annie M. Domally, Anissa Driver, Angela Dudley, Walter B. Emerson, Lisa Ford, Kim Hilton‐Leigh, Marjorie Howard, James A., Jr. James, Shelia Z.

Jones, Thelma Jordan, Krystal Koker, Nasiru Lipscomb, Melvin F., Jr. Lomax, Brenda Long, Binah & Terrina Mattison, Danai Mousa, Maryann Newman, Beatrice C. Newton, Hattie E. Paige, Carlton, Sr. Pannell, Myrtrice Ridgeway, Rufus Robinson, Gwendolyn Simms, Osmond Springs, Cynthia Thompson, Nancy M. Wilcher, Edward Williams, Isaac Williams, Pamela Woods, Cynthia

M . M W Contemporary Worship Pastor

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Music Director

Join us in Fellowship Hall for worship, music, communion and

spiritual nourishment. All are welcome!

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Every Tuesday at 7 pm in Fellowship Hall, join Chevy Chase Personal Training for exercise

classes. The fee is $10 per session. To register, contact the church office at 202‐628‐0009.

EXERCISECLASSES

On January 8 during the 10:30 am worship service, ministry chairs and coordinators will

be recognized and a special prayer will be given as they prepare to lead their ministries in

in the new year.

OFFICERDEDICATION

This class is open to new Asbury members and anyone in the congregation who wishes to attend. You will

receive a common understanding of our Christian faith and the United Methodist Church. Lunch will be

provided. Call 202‐628‐0009 to sign‐up.

Sunday, January 22 After the 10:30 am worship service in room 1‐8.

REGISTERNOW

Stop by before or after worship to pick-up your 2017 offering envelopes. Contact the church

office at 202-628-0009 if you have any questions or concerns.

NOWAVAILABLEINTHEOLDSOCIALHALL

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We are blessed and deeply grateful to all who have helped nurture and grow our Tree for the Future. We encourage you to be a charter sponsor of the Asbury Tree for the Future campaign, by remembering or honoring a family member, friend, or that special someone in your life; or by celebrating a special event in your life. If you wish to make your donation in person, a table will be set-up in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Tree for the Future contributions also may be left in the Finance Office or mailed to Asbury, Attention: Tree for the Future Campaign. Be sure to include an order form, with the exact wording you want on your rock, acorn, or leaf (space and characters for engraving is limited). Forms can be found in the Narthex and outside the Main Office. We are pleased to accept credit card payments. Visit www.asburyumcdc.org and select ‘Donate’, then follow the prompts until you get to ‘Giving Tree’ and make your payment. Contact the Finance Office if you need assistance with making a credit card payment. We also can offer installment plans. If you’re writing a check, be sure to put ‘Donor Tree’ in the memo line. You can make payments until your rock, acorn or leaf is fully paid. Receipts of your payments will be emailed or mailed. Questions? Contact: Martrice Green, 202-397-3451/martrice69@verizon.net René Carter, 202-422-7948/jcarter@nea.org

ASBURY’STREEFORTHEFUTUREACCEPTINGDONATIONS

ROCKS AND ACORNS LEAVES

Large rocks—$2,016 Large acorns—$1,836 Medium rocks—$980 Medium acorns—$780

Gold leaves—$580 Silver leaves—$380 Bronze leaves—$180

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Health Ministry News J a n ua r y 2 0 1 7

ADULT VACCINATIONS

Active Immunization/Vaccination—is one of the great public health achievements in the 20th century. It is the process by which an individual’s immune system becomes fortified (fights off) an agent (immunogen) —it causes the development of sensitized cells or antibodies which then destroy the foreign molecule. This process is called active immunization (vaccination). These vaccines can prepare the immune system to fight off or prevent infection or diseases and strengthen the immune system. What vaccinations are recommended for adults? Flu Vaccines should be given yearly especially for people with chronic health conditions, pregnant women and adults over 65. The Tdap Vaccine is a vaccine that is used to prevent diphtheria pertussis (whooping cough). Tetanus should be administered every 10 years and given to pregnant women with every pregnancy. Adults over 60 should get the Shingles Vaccine and all adults over 65 should also get the Pneumococcal Vaccines—PCV13 dose and 1 dose of PPSV23.

All males from 10-21 years and females from 10-26 years should receive the Human Papillomavirus which can prevent anal and cervical cancers. Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis A and B Vaccines should be administered at all ages if you do not have antibodies against them. If you are a transplant patient or on immunopression medication—such as prednisone or have a weakened immune system for any reason, you should NOT receive the following vaccines: Shingles (Zoster) Measles Mumps Rubella Chicken pox (varicella)

persons with egg allergies may receive the recombinant Influenza vaccine because it does not contain every egg protein. If you fit into any of these age groups and have not received these vaccinations, discuss this with your primary care physician.

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WASHINGTON, DC RESIDENCE Northwest

Ellen Barnette

Sharon Banks

Vivian Campbell

Dorothy Green

Sallie Montgomery

St. Clair Parks

Louis Perkins

Northeast

Ira Blount

Selma Douglas

Laline Harris

Eleanor Johnson

Carolyn LeGare

Cleora Morton

Maddie Nelson

Adeline Robinson

Ruth Williams

WASHINGTON, DC ASSISTED LIVING & REHABILITATION FACILITIES Phyllis Edwards, Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home, 1818 Newton St., NW

Tobi Mason, Bridgepoint Healthcare, 4601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SW

Phyllis McCormick, Carroll Manor, 1150 Varnum St., NE, Rm. 252

Christine Robinzine, Washington Center for Aging Services, 2601 18th St., NE

Shirley White, Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Rd., NE

MARYLAND RESIDENCE

MARYLAND HOSPITALS, ASSISTED LIVING & REHABILITATION FACILITIES

Clyde Brayboy, Manor Care Health Center in Silver Spring, Rm. 552

Flora Colston, Manor Care Health Center in Chevy Chase

Elisha Davies, Woodside Center in Silver Spring

Olivia Harris, Asbury Methodist Village: Wilson Health Care Ctr.

Lillian Langford, Collington Assisted Living in Mitchellville

Ruth Giles, Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring

Charles Neal, NMS Healthcare of Hyattsville

Barbara Semper, Morningside House Health Care in Laurel

Grace Bradford

Lena Reynolds

Joyce White

Thelma Williams

ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Care and Concern List ~ January 2017

(This list is current as of December 30, 2016)   

We invite you to pray for the persons on this list and for their families.

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Asbury United Methodist Church

Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor Rev. Albert Moser, Associate Pastor

Rev. Alexis Brown, Howard University UM Chaplain Min. Scott Bostic, Youth Pastor

Min. Matthew Wilke, Contemporary Worship Pastor Bishop Forrest Stith, Retired Bishop in Residence

Robert Mallett & Darryl Wyles, Lay Leaders Rev. Gerard A. Green, Jr., District Superintendent

Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling, Episcopal Leader of the Baltimore‐Washington Conference

Visit asburyumcdc.org for information about our ministries. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

926 11th St., NW, Washington, DC 20001 202‐628‐0009 (office) ~ 202‐783‐0519 (fax) ~ asburymail@asburyumcdc.org

Monday‐Friday ~ 8:00 am‐4:30 pm

GETTINGAROUND

Sunday, January 1 Matthew 24:32-44

Monday, January 2

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Tuesday, January 3 Psalm 1:1-3

& Jeremiah 17:7-8

Wednesday, January 4

Matthew 4:18-22

Thursday, January 5 Psalm 34:1-7

Friday, January 6

John 2:1-11

Saturday, January 7 Psalm 46:1-11

There is an elevator in the Education Building

that accesses all levels of the church—the

sanctuary, the fellowship hall, and all the Sunday

School rooms.

Free parking is available Sundays in the garage

adjacent to our 11th Street entrance. You may

pick up a parking pass from the 11th Street

reception desk.

Restrooms are on the lower level on either side

of the narthex and on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

DAILYWORD

January8–*HECM:TalkYourWayIn

February3‐5:ROCKYouthEvent~OceanCity,MD

February12–*HECM:TimeManagement

March12–*HECM:Money

*HigherEducation&CampusMinistry

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