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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.”
December 27, 2015
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, and print your information on the 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
December 27, 2015 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.
Gathering in God’s Presence
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
*Call to Worship
The Christ has been born! Hallelujah!
We join the shepherds in proclaiming the good news. Hallelujah!
Let’s join with the heavenly hosts in singing His praise.
Glory to God in the Highest and peace and good will to all people.
*Hymn of Praise Good Christian Friends, Rejoice 224
Preparing Our Hearts
*Affirmation of Faith from I Timothy 889 There is one God and there is one mediator, Christ Jesus, who came as a ransom for all to whom we testify.
This saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance: That Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners, and was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory. Great indeed is the mystery of the gospel. Amen.
*Gloria Patri 70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. Amen.
Children’s Moments Laura Stinnett
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 Let the Song Begin Chancel Choir
Leroy Yarbrough
Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God
The Prayer for the People
The Lord’s Prayer 895
The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings
*Please stand as you are able.
Offertory Anguel Kehayov
*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 There’s a Song in the Air 249
Hearing God’s Word
Scripture Lesson John 1:1-12 (NLT, Pew Bible) 809 The Message “Christmas Year Round” Rev. Chase Green
Responding to God With Our Lives
*Hymn of Commitment Go, Tell It On the Mountain 251
*Blessing of God’s People
*Choral Benediction Go, Tell It On the Mountain (chorus) 251
Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born.
You are encouraged to go forth and serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.
Postlude
Assisting in Worship: 8:30 & 10:45 - Doug Walker Acolytes: 8:30 - Rachel Hof / 10:45 - Jeshwin Mazhil
Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Jason Stumhofer/ 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath
Message Notes
Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Chase Green, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care [email protected]
Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus [email protected]
Stephen Edds, Minister of Music [email protected]
Anguel Kehayov, Organist [email protected]
Mike DuPas, Interim Part-Time Praise & Worship Leader [email protected]
Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children [email protected]
Kayla Stout, Nursery Director [email protected]
Amy Bennett, Minister of Youth [email protected]
Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager [email protected]
Ora Bunton, Child Development Ctr., Director [email protected]
Judith Hill, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director [email protected]
The Year in Review - 2015
Children’s Ministry Highlights:
Nursery has grown by 7 babies in 2015, with more on the way!
Parents’ Night Out has grown to 35-45 children each month, serving several families
in the community, as well as, Asbury members.
Vacation Bible School registered over 100 children this last summer. Half of the
children attending were from the community or friends of our children.
Sunday School and Wednesday night classes have stayed strong through 2015.
Confirmation begins in January with approximately 8 in the class. We look forward to
an even greater 2016 through our ministries.
Thank you for your continued support of Children’s Ministries!
Youth Highlights:
We participated in 12 different service projects (an average of 1 per month)
We are thankful for our new Wednesday night adult leaders, and the leaders that have
been with us since last year!
Over half of our regular youth participants are not from Asbury families, and we are
thankful for the opportunity to reach students both within and outside of our congregation!
Finally, thank you for your continued financial support as we take students on life-
changing mission trips, camps and retreats!
Young Adult Highlights:
Young adults transitioned from a Thursday evening Bible study to a Sunday School
Class, which has grown to an enrollment of 16.
The class has participated in several mission projects, such as helping with Ozark
Mission Project Staff training, adopting a CALL kid for Christmas, and participating in a workday at the UALR Wesley Foundation.
We are thankful for our class teacher, Suzy Mullen, as well as, the many who step up
and help in various leadership roles!
Music Ministry Highlights:
Handbell choir resumed in fall of 2015 and played 3 Sundays. They will resume
rehearsals on January 14, 2016.
Children’s Choir sang regularly in all worship services.
Chancel Choir added 2 new members and has maintained a steady worship presence
in the Divine Worship services.
The Chancel Choir presented worship music at the Ash Wednesday, Maundy
Thursday, Good Friday Cantata and A Christmas Lessons and Carols service.
The Praise Band has been led by Mike DuPas on an interim basis for all of 2015. The
Praise Team has continued to grow musically, as well as, in numbers, adding 4 new members who play on a rotating basis.
Adult Discipleship Highlights:
The Young Adults Class and the Welcomers’ Class were new Sunday School Classes
added this past year, and both are very active!
Congregational Care Highlights:
We have had 14 baptisms this year; 8 were infants.
36 people have joined our congregation this year; 9 were Professions of Faith!
ACCDC:
We currently have enrolled over 115 children, caring for their social and educational
needs while sharing the love of Christ each day.
ACCDC’s Carnival of Music fundraiser raised $4,000.00. We hope to start Spring
Gardening and purchase new playground equipment.
Our first Scholastic Bookfair was a success. We sold over $1,300.00 worth of books.
Our profit was over $500.00 in books purchased for the classrooms.
Our wish for 2016 is to purchase a new laminator.
Special Events Sunday, December 27th..................................................Stone Soup 1:30 pm (Quapaw Quarter UMC) Saturday, January 9th.................................Church Council Planning Retreat 9 am-Noon (Warehouse) Sunday, January 10th............................................................Women’s Bible Study 5:30 pm (Room 123)
YOUTH NEWS:
Remember, we aren’t having Sunday or Wednesday night youth this week! Spend some
extra time with your family!
December Drivers Van Car Dave Mundorff Jim Britt
Preaching Schedule Sunday, Dec. 27th Sunday, Jan. 3rd 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Celebration Service n/a Rev. Chase Green
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Sunday School: 220 8:30 (D): 159 10:45 (D): 77 10:45 (C): 141 Total Worship Attendance: 377
Guests: 48 including 8 first time
CHILDREN’S NEWS: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children
Sunday, January 10th: 6th grade Confirmation meeting, 4:00 pm, Room 227
Wednesday, January 13th: Wild Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Edge, 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 17th: No Confirmation Class
Wednesday, January 20th: Wild Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Edge, 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 24th: Confirmation Class, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Open Dates for Sacred Grounds: You can sponsor a week, several weeks or a month ($100 per week). Open dates are Jan. 3 &10.
Open Date for Flowers: January 3, 10 & 17. Call the office to order.
Prayers: Charlie Ward Lou Teeter and Family
Church Council Planning Retreat Asbury UMC’s Church Council Planning Retreat will be on January 9th from 9 am - Noon. These sessions have proved to be very important in the life of Asbury, as crucial decisions are made and feedback from members implemented. Please make every effort to be a part of this event to promote the kingdom experience known as Asbury UMC, and your own personal accountability in creating Asbury to be an even greater church in 2016!
Pastor on Call: Jan. 1, 2, 3 Rev. Chase Green Jan. 8, 9, 10 Rev. Mary Hilliard
Sunday, December 27 there will be 2 services only; 8:30 am Divine in the Sanctuary and the 10:45 am Divine, also in the Sanctuary.
Women’s Bible Study Our winter study, “Malachi: A Love That Never Lets Go” by Lisa Harper, begins on Sunday, January 10th at 5:30 pm. This is an 8 week study on the book of Malachi. Women taking this study will gain a fresh perspective on Malachi. Workbooks will be available during class for $17.00. To enroll, call Ashley Boes. If you need childcare, contact Laura Stinnett, 225-9231.
Thanks to everyone for donating their quarters for Heifer Project! We raised $133.75! That’s enough to buy a goat.
Blanket Drive for Stone Soup Congratulations to the Children’s Ministry in the blanket drive! The children collected 102 blankets, and the youth collected 60. That’s a total of 162 blankets for Stone Soup! Miss Amy got a pie in her face for losing the battle! Thanks to everyone that donated to help this worthy cause!
Well, the end of 2015 is near. The office will be open Monday, December 28 - Thursday, December 31 next week. If you need to get a check to the office or need to donate stock, remember all transactions must be dated and or postmarked by December 31. If you need some assistance, please call Cheryl Cate, 225-9231, or email [email protected].
WANTED if you can sponsor a week, several weeks or a month ($100 per week). THANK YOU!
Sunday, December 27th 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 1:30 pm Stone Soup (Quapaw Quarter UMC) 3:00 pm Basketball Practice-Youth (WAC)
Monday, December 28th 7:30 am ACCDC 5:30 pm Basketball Practice-Youth (WAC) 7:00 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)
Tuesday, December 29th 7:30 am ACCDC
Wednesday, December 30th ACCDC CLOSED
Thursday, December 31st ACCDC CLOSED
Friday, January 1st ACCDC & CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Saturday, January 2rd
Sunday, January 3rd 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Praise Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 12:00 pm Take down Christmas decorations 3:00 pm Basketball Practice - Youth (WAC)
Help the church while you are shopping! Go to https://smile.amazon.com to sign up for the church to receive rewards while you shop on Amazon! You use your existing Amazon account, or set one up if you don’t have one. All the same items and prices, just the church gets a percentage on “Amazon Smile Eligible” items. You can go to our website for more information.
Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website, www.asbury-lr.org. Click on “Blogs.”
Asbury Weekly Calendar
Opportunities to Grow in Faith and Share Christ.
* WAC - Wilson Activity Center
