A United Methodist Church 1700 Napa Valley Drive · Little Rock, AR 72212

225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org

Asbury UMC Little Rock

Our Mission

To bring others into Asbury UMC

to experience a difference,

so they make a difference

for Jesus Christ and others.

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.”

August 14, 2016

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

August 14, 2016 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.

Gathering in God’s Presence

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude

*Call to Worship

We praise You, O God, and acknowledge You are our Lord.

All the Earth shall worship You, for You are our Everlasting Father.

Holy, holy, holy are You, our God of the Sabbath.

For You, alone O God, redeem and save Your people. Praise the Lord! Amen!

*Hymn of Praise All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name 154

Sacrament of Infant Baptism Garrison Paul Boes (8:30) 44

Son of Craig and Ashley Boes

Preparing Our Hearts

*Affirmation of Faith A Statement of Faith 883

We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the church: to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be 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.

Children’s Moments (8:30) Laura Stinnett

(10:45) Megan Garrison

Children 3 years to 6th grade are invited to attend their own special worship service, called

Kids’ Club. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend.

Act of Praise Glory To God On High Chancel Choir

Arr. Douglas L. Ipson

*Please stand as you are able.

Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God

Prayer for the People

Lord’s Prayer 895

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed by 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 His Strength is Perfect Stephen Edds

Chapman/Salley

*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 I Know Whom I Have Believed 714

Hearing God’s Word

Lessons I’ve Learned in Life

Scripture Lesson Proverbs 16:18 (NLT, Pew Bible) 492 The Message “When Is Pride a Good Thing?” (8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard

Responding to God With Our Lives

*Hymn of Commitment How Great Thou Art 77

*Blessing of God’s People

*Choral Benediction How Great Thou Art (chorus) 77

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.

Postlude

Assisting in Worship: 8:30 - Tony Hilliard / 10:45 - John Gentry

Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Jason Stumhofer/ 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath

Message Outline for Rev. Hilliard “When Is Pride a Good Thing?” Proverbs 16:18

I. Pride Can Be Good When...

A. It initiates Good for Others

B. When Its Focus Is to Glorify God

II. Pride is NOT Good When...

A. It Promotes Self-Focus

B. Power Associated With Pride Corrupts

III. Do Not Give-In to Pride

A. Do Not Pretend, Presume, or Push

B. Spiritual Pride Can Be Most Dangerous

C. When In Doubt, Be Humble!

Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center

August 14, 2016 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.

One Way

Welcome and Announcements

Greater We Fall Down

Children’s Moments Laura Stinnett

Children 3 years to 6th grade are invited to attend Kids’ Club, a special worship service. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend.

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Our Gifts

Alabaster Jar

The Message

Lessons I’ve Learned in Life “Precarious and Pretentious Pride”

Genesis 37:1-11 Rev. Chase Green

The Invitation

Have Thine Own Way

The Blessing

We are so glad you worshiped with us at Asbury UMC. Now go and serve Christ.

Assisting in Worship: Mike DuPas

Sound Operator: Randy Dennis

Video Operator: David Marano

Celebration Band Celebration Singers Jay McDaniel Pat Purifoy Lanier Hocott Mary Ross Scott Southern Terry South

Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor mary@asbury-lr.org

Rev. Chase Green, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care chase@asbury-lr.org

Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus weir-t@sbcglobal.net

Jan Mead, Administrative Assistant jan@asbury-lr.org

Stephen Edds, Minister of Music stephen@asbury-lr.org

Anguel Kehayov, Organist kehayata@hotmail.com

Mike DuPas, Interim Part-Time Praise & Worship Leader stephen@asbury-lr.org

Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org

Kayla Stout, Nursery Director nursery@asbury-lr.org

Amy Bennett, Minister of Youth amy@asbury-lr.org

Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager cheryl@asbury-lr.org

Ora Bunton, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org

Judith Hill, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director asstdir@asbury-lr.org

Special Events Monday, August 8th - Friday, August 19th..........................................ACCDC Closed for Construction Monday, August 15th.........................................................................Trustees Meeting 6 pm (Room 123) Thursday, August 18th...........................................................Senior Game Day 10:30 am (Warehouse) Sunday, August 21st..............................................................................................Promotion/Bible Sunday Sunday, August 21st........................................Women’s Summer Circle Luncheon 12 pm (Warehouse) Wednesday, August 24th.........................................Wednesday Youth & Children’s Activities Resume

Pastor on Call: Aug. 12, 13, 14 Rev. Chase Green Aug. 19, 20, 21 Rev. Mary Hilliard

YOUTH NEWS:

NO YOUTH tonight, as we have our “Back to School” break! We’ll meet again on Sunday, August 21!

Wednesday nights start back o August 24! Plan to start joining us again! Details coming soon!

Thanks to everyone for their hard work and attention at the planning retreat last week! The calendar for the year will be out this week!

The youth are meeting at 9 am on Saturday, August 27 for a day float trip in Arkadelphia! Bring $10, plus money for Waffle House!

August Drivers Van Car Jim Britt Charles Galloway

Preaching Schedule Sunday, August 14th Sunday, August 21st 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Celebration Service Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Sunday School: 194 8:30 (D): 106 10:45 (D): 87 10:45 (C): 100 Total Worship Attendance: 293

Guests: 23 including 7 first time

SPECIAL CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DATES: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children

Sunday, August 21: Promotion/Bible Sunday

Children’s Choirs resume, 9:30 am to 9:50 am

Wednesday, August 24: Wild Wednesdays and The Edge resume

Friday, August 26 - Saturday, August 27: Bible Boot Camp at Camp Tanako

Sunday, August 28: Sunday School and Acolyte Training at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Open dates for Sacred Grounds: Aug. 21 & 28. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to schedule a date.

Prayers: Phil McCarty Mildred Bradley Richard Bloesch Georgia Sowers (on the death of her sister,

Dorothy Kapnic of Harrisburg, PA)

Today’s Flowers: Given in memory of Warren Campbell by Jim and Sally Britt. Open dates are Aug. 28, Sept. 4, 11 & 18. Call the office to reserve a date.

VAN FUNDRAISER Currently, $39,629.93 has been raised toward a new van!! Thanks to everyone who has donated so far. We still need $25,370.07 to reach our goal! If you would like to donate, just write ‘Van’ in the memo line of your check.

Don’t forget your spare change for “Change for Change”! Drop your spare change (or dollars) in the “Change for Change” receptacles located around the church to go toward our Shared Ministry missions. They will be collected after each service, received in safekeeping, and distributed directly to our Shared Ministries and outreach efforts. Any bit of extra money you can donate will be received with gratitude. This is also a great way to get kids involved in giving. Thank you!

SUMMER CIRCLE LUNCHEON ALL women are invited to a luncheon on Sunday, August 21st at noon in the Warehouse. Our speaker will be from Lucie’s Place, a long term shelter for homeless LGBTQ young adults in Central Arkansas. Lunch will be provided. Contact Mary Noble for more information.

THE PUMPKINS ARE COMING!!! The pumpkins will be delivered on Friday, October 7 at 4 pm. Please mark your calendar now and come help us unload them and get our Pumpkin Patch ready to open on the 8th!!

WANTED if you can sponsor a week, several weeks or a month ($100 per week). THANK YOU!

Sunday, August 14th 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music (WAC) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) Monday, August 15th ACCDC CLOSED 6:00 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC) 6:00 pm Trustees Meeting (Room 123) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, August 16th ACCDC CLOSED Wednesday, August 17th 5:00 am Men’s Basketball (WAC) ACCDC CLOSED 11:00 pm ACCDC Teacher Luncheon (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) Thursday, August 18th ACCDC CLOSED 10:30 am Senior Game Day (Warehouse) 11:00 am ACCDC Meet the Teacher (various classrooms) 6:00 pm Celebration Team Rehearsal Friday, August 19th ACCDC CLOSED Saturday, August 20th Sunday, August 21st - Promotion/Bible Sunday 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3rd - 6th grade (Room 204) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music (WAC) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 11:30 am UMW Summer Circle Luncheon (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse)

Asbury Weekly Calendar

Opportunities to Grow in Faith and Share Christ.

* WAC - Wilson Activity Center

Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Click on “Blogs.”