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

225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org

Asbury UMC Little Rock @Maryhilliard82

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.”

April 12, 2015

The Vows of the UMC: Witness

*Please stand as you are able.

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 cell phone.

For the most meaningful worship experience, we encourage you to take advantage of our nursery available for infants through 2 years old.

Divine Worship Sanctuary

April 12, 2015 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.

Gathering in God’s Presence

† Welcome and Announcements

Prelude

*Call to Worship

O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together!

Sing praises to God, sing praises unto the Lord!

As Thy name, O God, so Thy praise reaches to the ends of the earth.

This is God, our God for ever and ever. He will be our guide forever.

*Hymn of Praise Crown Him With Many Crowns 327

Teacher Recognition

Preparing Our Hearts

*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed 881 I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born

of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. 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.

† Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer 895

Act of Praise Sing To the Lord Chancel Choir (8:30) Vivaldi / arr. Hal H. Hopson

Jesus Is the Rock Junior Choir (10:45) Stephen Edds, Lisa Burgess—directors

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.

Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God

The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Now the Green Blade Riseth Susan Gelé

Arr. John Carter & Richard Hunter

Message Notes

Message outline for Rev. Hilliard “The Vows of the UMC: Witness” John 4:19-26

I. I. Witness Defined as “Character”

A. How We Handle Situations Either Glorifies God, or It Does Not.

B. As Christians, If We Do Not Glorify God, We Send a Message About Christ.

II. II. The Witness to The Woman at the Well

A. Jesus Intrigues Her.

B. Jesus Confronts Her With Kindness and Truth.

C. The “Truth” Quenches Her Thirst, Seeking Out the Wrong Things.

D. “Released” Through Truth, She Runs to Witness About Christ!

III. III. Our Witness Today:

A. Look for Jesus.

B. Be Prepared to Hear What Jesus Says.

C. Don’t Hoard the Good News-Share It!

*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 Victory in Jesus 370

Hearing God’s Word

Scripture Lesson John 4:19-26 (NLT, Pew Bible) 812 The Message “UM Vows: On ‘Witness’” (8:30) Rev. Chase Green (10:45) Rev. Mary Hilliard

Responding to God With Our Lives

*Hymn of Commitment He Lives 310

*Blessing of God’s People

*Choral Benediction He Lives (chorus) 310

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way.

He lives, He lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart.

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

Postlude

† Assisting in Worship: Rev. David Moore

Acolytes: 8:30 - Christian Dawson/10:45 - Jackson South, Alaina DuPas

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

Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center

April 12, 2015 10:45 A.M.

Holy is the Lord

Jesus is the Rock Junior Choir—Stephen Edds, Lisa Burgess, directors

† Welcome and Announcements We ask that both guests and members PRINT the information requested in the friendship pads

and return them to the end of the row.

Teacher Recognition

Greater God of this City

Children’s Moments Clark Cogbill

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.

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Our Gifts

From the Inside Out

The Message

John 4:19-26

“UM Vows: On ‘Witness’” Rev. Chase Green

The Invitation

How Great is Our God

The Blessing

† Assisting in Worship: Mike DuPas

Sound Operator: Randy Dennis

Celebration Band Celebration Singers Jay Greenfield Pat Purifoy Alan Gwin Lanier Hocott Dusty Jones Scott Southern

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

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

Rev. David Moore, Pastor of Congregational Care david@asbury-lr.org

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

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

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

Barbara Mills, Church Administration barbara@asbury-lr.org

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

Laura Burns, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org

Jamie Holstead, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director jamie@asbury-lr.org

Special Events Thursday, April 16th…………………………….…...Senior Game Day 10:30 am (Warehouse) Friday, April 17th……………………………………...…...Parents Night Out 6 pm (Room 222)

Monday, April 20th…………………………………...……..Trustees Meeting 6 pm (Room 123) Friday & Saturday, April 24th & 25th……....30 Hour Famine 5pm Fri.- 7 pm Sat. (Warehouse)

YOUTH NEWS: April 12th: We will talk about dating in our relationship series, “Who Should I Date”. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the Warehouse. April 15th: Continuing our look at Romans, read Romans 5 to prepare; 6 pm - 7:30 pm in the Warehouse! Remember, you should be working on getting sponsors for 30 Hour Famine! Each student needs to get at least $35 in sponsorship to participate! All money goes to Wold Vision to feed kids in need. The event is April 24-25. (I also need adult help for the weekend-parents if you’re interested, please let me know. I need help Friday and on Saturday during the day, or overnight!!!). If you want to go to Chris Tomlin on Thursday, April 23, turn in your $28 by April 19! We’ll meet at Asbury at 6 pm - if we get a group of 12, you can get some money back on your ticket! All church members are invited!

Pastor on Call: April 18 & 19 Rev. David Moore

April Drivers Van Car Jim Britt Dave Mundorff

Preaching Schedule Sunday Sunday April 5th April 19th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. David Moore 10:45 Celebration Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard

SUNDAY, April 5th, 2015

Sunday School: 210

8:30 (D): 252 10:45 (D): 151 10:45 (C): 169

Total Worship Attendance: 572

Guests: 83 (including) 27 first-time

Prayers Hilda Parr Evelyn Granderson

Special Children’s Ministry Dates: Questions? Contact Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children.

Sunday, April 12: JUNIOR Choir singing at both 10:45 am services.

Wednesday, April 15: Wild Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and The Edge at 5:45 pm.

Friday, April 17: Parents’ Night Out, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, RSVP by April 15 at noon.

Sunday, April 19: JOY Choir singing at both 10:45 am services.

Dates to come:

VBS Informational Meeting: May 3rd at noon in the Large Conference Room.

Vacation Bible School: June 22-25, 6 pm to 8:30 pm, age 4 - 6th grade. Registration will be

on the website by May 1st.

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

Open dates for flowers: April 19, 26, May 10

CORRECTION: In the memorials last week the Asbury Teague Class gave a memorial in Memory of Bobbie Walker, not Betty Vaughan.

Today’s Coffee & Donuts are provided by: Carey, Beth & Drew Guidry Please contact the church office, 225-9231, if you could sponsor a week or

a month. Open dates are: April 19, 26; May 3, 10

New Members Janet Brandt

Venu & Vije Janganati & children Samuel & Elizabeth,

SCHOLARSHIPS Did you know that if you have been a member in regular, active attendance at Asbury for the previous two years, have a high school diploma or GED, and have been accepted into an accredited school that you can apply for financial assistance through the Wright/Martin Scholarship Fund? Applications are available beginning April 15 in the church office. Deadline is June 1. Students must re-apply each year. Applications will be mailed to all current scholarship recipients and high school seniors.

Videos of the Celebration service are now online! On the website, go to “Events/Media” and click on “Sermon-Audio/Visual”. Click on “Launch Player” under the sermon. It’s that easy! Enjoy!

Sunday, April 12th 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) 9:30 am Children’s Choir Room 204 for 3rd-6th grades 9:30 am Children’s Choir Room 215 for 3 years to 2nd grade 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Praise Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 12:00 pm Scholarship Committee Meeting (Room 116) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 123) Monday, April 13th 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 10:30 am Mary Circle (Parlor) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103) Tuesday, April 14th 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 6:15 pm Prison Band Practice (WAC) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 101) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) Wednesday, April 15th 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study (Room 123) 5:45 pm The Edge (Room 206) 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 6:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays (Room 215)

Thursday, April 16th 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 10:30 am Senior Game Day (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) Friday, April 17th 7:30 am ACCDC 2014-2015 Classes 6:00 pm Parents Night Out (Room 222) Saturday, April 18th Sunday, April 19th 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) 9:30 am Children’s Choir Room 204 for 3rd-6th grades 9:30 am Children’s Choir Room 215 for 3 years to 2nd grade 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Praise Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 2:00 pm Baby Shower for Jamie Holstead (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 123)

Asbury Weekly Calendar

Opportunities to Grow in Faith and Share Christ.

* WAC - Wilson Activity Center