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Asbury United Methodist Church
Loving...Serving...Transforming Lives
May 24, 2015 ~ 8:30 am and 10:30 am Services
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 we 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
Pentecost 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 Please use this time for prayer and meditation as we prepare for Worship.
PRELUDE
INTROIT 10:30 am—Spirit of the Living God...Iverson 8:30 am—Trumpet Tune...Purcell 10:30 am—I Need Thee Every Hour...Lowry THE CHURCH GATHERS
††CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: In rushing wind, in cleansing fire. . .
People: Come, Holy Spirit, come.
Leader: In courage found, in strength renewed. . .
People: Come, Holy Spirit, come.
Leader: In visions born, in dreams restored. . .
People: Come, Holy Spirit, come.
Leader: In hopes rekindled, in fears released. . .
People: Come, Holy Spirit, come.
Leader: In the church’s sudden birth, in possibilities untold. . .
People: Come, Holy Spirit, come.
Leader: In rushing wind, in cleansing fire. . .
People: Come, Holy Spirit, come.
PROCESSIONAL HYMN
10:30 am—Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart (160 UMH)
WELCOME AND WORDS OF HOSPITALITY
PASSING OF THE PEACE
Koinonia (579 AAHH)
►►►►►►(Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) ††HYMN OF PRAISE
Every Time I Feel the Spirit(404 UMH) PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Loving God, you breathe life into our bodies and open your hand to fill us with good
things, yet we act as if the world is against us. Caring God, you dance with us upon the
mountaintop and call us to sing and rejoice in your presence, yet we act as if we are little
more than dust. Spirit of gentleness, you come to us in our weakness, and intercede on
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (continue)
our behalf with sighs too deep for words, yet we act as if we bear our burdens alone.
Come once more in rushing wind and cleansing fire, that we may open our eyes to the
glory of your world. Through your Spirit, who shows us the way, open our ears to the
needs of your people. Amen
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
God searches the heart, and the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For the Spirit intercedes
for us according to the will of God. Rejoice, sisters and brothers, for God’s steadfast love
endures forever.
►►►►►►(Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) 10:30 am—Rev. Adam Briddell, Associate Pastor
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
8:30 am—Francese Brooks, Soprano
MINISTRY OF MUSIC
10:30 am—Creation Praise...Martin CALL TO PRAYER MORNING PRAYER
10:30 am—Just A Little Talk with Jesus...Derricks Rev. Adam Briddell 8:30 am—Amazing Grace...American Folk Hymn
PRAYER RESPONSE
10:30 am—Spirit of God, Descend Upon my Heart...Atkinson WE HEAR THE WORD
SCRIPTURE LESSON
Acts 2:1‐11 (NT—page 119)
Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
††HYMN OF PREPARATION SERMON
Sweet, Sweet Spirit (334 UMH) “Finding Your Fire”
Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
††HYMN OF INVITATION
Freely, Freely (389 UMH) 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. WE RESPOND IN FAITH
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING
OFFERTORY
8:30 am—Francese Brooks, Soprano
10:30 am—I’ll Be All Right...Fryson ††OFFERTORY RESPONSE
Doxology 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.
OFFERTORY PRAYER
WE SCATTER TO BE THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD ††HYMN OF RECESSION
Open My Eyes, That I May See (454 UMH) BENEDICTION
8:30 am—No, Not One!...Fettke POSTLUDE
10:30 am—Let It Breathe On Me...M. Lewis‐Butts The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts and Wesleyan Choir Director: Everett P. Williams, Jr.
Organist: Earl Hargrove (8:30 am)
Music: Francese Brooks, Soprano (8:30 am)
Wesleyan Choir (10:30 am)
Children’s Message: Rev. Adam Briddell (10:30 am)
Liturgists: Monica Mzezewa (8:30 am)
Kelvin Childs (10:30 am)
Ushers: Men
Greeters: Judith Hightower, Mary Roberts & Catherine Waters (8:30 am)
Albert Dickson, Judith Roberts & Frankye Warren (10:30 am)
Acolytes: Brett Johnson & Danielle McEaddy (10:30 am)
Trustees on Duty: Darryl Wyles (8:30 am)
James Nero (10:30 am)
Welcome to Asbury United Methodist Church. We are so glad you
joined us today for worship! 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.
NURSERY
SUNDAYSCHOOL
All are welcome
Our nursery is available for infants
through four-year-olds on Sundays
from 10:30 am–12:15 pm. The nursery
is located on the third floor of the
Education Building in room 2-5.
9:30 am‐10:30 am
Nursery and Kindergarten—Room 2‐5
Adult School—Rooms 1‐9 & 1‐12
Parent Class—Room 2‐3
Young Adults—Room 1‐11
Youth—Rooms 2‐8 & 2‐9
Asbury’s Week At‐A‐Glance
Sunday, May 24, 2015
7:30 am—Valet Parking
8:30 & 10:30 am—Worship, Sanctuary
8:30 am—Neighbor Bible Study, Library
9:30 am —Neighbor‐to‐Neighbor Breakfast
9:30 am—Sunday School, 1‐9/1‐11/1‐12/2‐3/2‐5/2‐8/ 2‐9
9:45 am—Undergarment Distribution, OSH
12:00 pm—Higher Ed & Campus Ministries, 1‐11/1‐12
12:30 pm—Task Fore on Human Trafficking, 2‐8/2‐9
12:30 pm—Trustees with SPRC, 1‐8
Monday, May 25, 2015
BUILDING CLOSED — MEMORIAL DAY
3:00 pm—Deadline: Asburyan Bulletin & Ads
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., G‐1/1‐11/ 1‐12/OSH
10:00 am—Covenant Bible Study III
(First UMC, 6201 Belcrest Rd, Hyattsville, MD)
7:00 pm—Covenant Bible Study III, 1‐11/1‐12
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., 1‐11/ 1‐12/OSH
12:00 pm—Neighbor‐to‐Neighbor Debriefing, Chapel
6:30 pm—Joint Meeting: Finance Committee & Church
Council, 1‐11/1‐12
Thursday, May 28, 2015
7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., G‐1/ 1‐11/1‐12/OSH
6:45 pm—Pre‐Construction Meeting, 1‐8
Friday, May 29, 2015
7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., G‐1/1‐11/ 1‐12/OSH
Saturday, May 30, 2015
10:00 am—Asbury Handbell Choir Rehearsal, G‐13
10:30 am—Food Pantry, Food Pantry Area
11:00 am—Wesleyan Choir Rehearsal, OSH
12:15 pm—2015 VBS Planning Meeting, 1‐11/1‐12
12:30 pm—Male Chorus Rehearsal, OSH
1:00 pm—UMW Rizpah Group Meeting, 2‐8/2‐9
2:00 pm—Higher Praise Choir Rehearsal, OSH
Old Social Hall = OSH
From the Senior Pastor’s Desk
May 2015
Word for the Month: “YOU, DO YOU!”
Scripture of the Month: 1 Corinthians 12‐14; 2
Corinthians 4
Thought for the Month: “But we have this
treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency
of the power may be of God, and not of us.” 2
Corinthians 4:7, KJV
Emphasis for the Month: Discipleship
Pastor’s Book of the Month: The Gifts of
Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You Are
Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by
Brene Brown
DRIVERSWANTED
JOIN THE TRANSPORTATION
MINISTRY TODAY!
• Help transport members and others
to Sunday service.
• Drivers receive a $20 incen ve each
Sunday.
• This vital ministry needs you now!
SAVE THE DATE
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP LUNCEHON
SAT., JUNE 27
Everyone is invited. Tickets on sale today
through June 21 in G-1. Questions?
Contact Joyce Hill at 202-413-4598.
CONTACT
Patricia Clark, Transporta on Ministry
Team Leader ~ 301‐925‐4735
Jesse James, Missions and Outreach
Chair ~ 202‐583‐2007
Need a ride? Call Mrs. Clark to
arrange a pick‐up.
Starting at 7:30 am for both
services. Go to Nation’s garage on
11th Street and look for
valets wearing the
Asbury Welcoming Ministry vests.
DAILYWORD
Sunday, May 24
2 Kings 18:1-16
Thursday, May 28
Deuteronomy 29:2-6, 29
Monday, May 25
Galatians 3:26-29
Friday, May 29
Psalm 19:7-11
Tuesday, May 26
Psalm 23:1-3
Saturday, May 30
Ephesians 4:11-16
Wednesday, May 27
2 Kings 22:11-23:3
HOUSEKEEPING
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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.
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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.
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Restrooms are on the lower level on either side of the
narthex. There is also a family restroom on the main
level in the Education Building.
Asbury United Methodist Church
Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor
Rev. Adam Briddell, Associate Pastor
Bishop Forrest Stith, Retired Bishop in Residence
Mr. Robert Mallett and Ms. Rene Carter, Lay Leaders
Rev. Dr. Joseph Daniels, Jr., District Superintendent
Bishop Marcus Matthews, Baltimore‐Washington Annual Conference
Visit asburyumcdc.org for information about our ministries.
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926 11th St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
202‐628‐0009 (office) and 202‐783‐0519 (fax)
Asburymail@asburyumcdc.org
Monday‐Friday ~ 9:30 am‐5:00 pm
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
926 11th Street, NW  Washington, DC 20001  202-628-0009
2015 MEN’S DAY CELEBRATION
“ENSURING ASBURY’S FUTURE THROUGH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT”
PRAYER BREAKFAST
SATURDAY, JUNE 13th, 8:30 A.M.
FEATURED SPEAKER: REV. HERBERT W. WATSON JR.
DONATION $20.00
SERMON
SUNDAY, JUNE 14th, 10:30 A.M.
FEATURED SPEAKER: REV. DR. JOSEPH W. DANIELS JR.
RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SERVICE
REV. DR. IANTHER M. MILLS
SENIOR PASTOR
DR. JOSEPH N. YEARWOOD III, PRESIDENT
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST MEN