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

501-225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org

Asbury UMCLR

Our Mission

A Faith Family sharing Christ

to meet the needs of all people.

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 7, 2019

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

April 7, 2019 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.

Gathering in God’s Presence

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude Procession of Praise Asbury Ringers Arnold Sherman

*Call to Worship God desires everyone to be saved And to come to the knowledge of the truth There is one God and one mediator between God and humankind: Christ Jesus, himself human, gave himself as a ransom for all.

*Hymn of Praise Soldiers of Christ, Arise 513

Preparing Our Hearts

*Affirmation of Faith from 1st Corinthians 888 This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared first to the women, then to Peter and the Twelve, and then to many witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God,, The firstborn of all creation, the firstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the blood of the cross reconciles all things 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.

Act of Praise Meditation on “Beautiful Savior” Asbury Ringers arr. Moklebust

Children’s Moments Laura Stinnett

The congregation is invited to sing “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus” as our children are welcomed forward.

Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear; things I would ask him to tell me if he were here: scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea, stories of Jesus, tell them to me.

Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend their own special worship service,

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

*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 be 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 Wayfaring Stranger Chancel Choir

arr. Tom Fettke

*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 Take Time to Be Holy 395

Hearing God’s Word

Scripture Lesson Luke 23:34-38 (NLT, Pew Bible) 807

The Message “How Prayer Transforms” (8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard

(10:45) Rev. Doug Walker

[5th in a Lenten Series, “Sources of Strength in Salvation”:Prayer]

Responding to God With Our Lives *Hymn of Commitment Am I a Soldier of the Cross 511

*Blessing of God’s People

*Choral Benediction Amen Chancel Choir Peter Lutkin

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

Postlude

Liturgist: 8:30 - Vicki Logan / 10:45 – Sabrina Hinson

Acolytes: 8:30 - Nathan Hof

Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Austin Pittman, Joe Hof /10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath

GOT EGGS? Children’s Ministry is collecting large and extra large plastic, fillable eggs for our Easter Festival, Saturday, April 20 from 10 am to Noon. You may place your donations in the baskets in the Children’s area on Sundays or in the church office during the week. Thank you for your donations!

LAUNCH Worship Wilson Activity Center

April 7, 2019 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.

Welcome and Announcements

Grace On Top of Grace Lord Our God

Children’s Moments

Clark Cogbill

Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend their own special worship service, called Kids’ Club. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend.

One Pure and Holy Passion

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Our Gifts

Closer

The Message

“How Prayer Transforms”

Matthew 27:45-46 Rev. Mary Hilliard [5th in a Lenten Series, “Sources of Strength in Salvation”:Prayer]

The Invitation

O Come to the Altar

The Blessing

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

Worship Leader: Caleb Conrad

Sound Operator: Randy Dennis

Video Operator: Tony Hilliard

LAUNCH Band LAUNCH Singers Jay McDaniel Dusty Jones Maddy Adkins Vincent McNerlin Valera McDaniel

Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor mary@asbury-lr.org Rev. Doug Walker, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care doug@asbury-lr.org Rev. Tom Weir, Pastor Emeritus weir-t@sbcglobal.net Diana Brandon, Director of Music Ministries diana@asbury-lr.org Anguel Kehayov, Organist kehayata@hotmail.com Caleb Conrad, Director of Praise & Worship caleb@asbury-lr.org Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org Diane Wright, Minister to Youth and Young Adults diane@asbury-lr.org Kayla Stout, Nursery Director nursery@asbury-lr.org Cheryl Cate, Finance Administrator cheryl@asbury-lr.org Ora Bunton, ACCDC, Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org Abby Ramirez, ACCDC, Asst. Director asstdir@asbury-lr.org

Special Events Monday, April 8th……………………………………………..…..Mary Circle 10:30 am (Parlor) Sunday, April 14th…………………………………………...UMW Bake Sale-All morning (WAC) Monday, April 15th…………………………………..Trustees’ Meeting 6 pm (Large Conf. Room) Thursday, April 18th……………………………….…….Holy Week Service 6:30 pm (Sanctuary)

Drivers Van Car OPEN Tom Scott

Pastor on weekend call: Apr. 5, 6, 7 Rev. Mary Hilliard Apr. 12, 13, 14 Rev. Doug Walker

Open Dates for Sacred Grounds: Apr. 14, 21 & 28. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to reserve a date.

Open Dates for Flowers: Apr. 14, & 28. Call the office to reserve a date.

Sunday, Mar. 31st, 2019 8:30 am (Divine) 146 10:45 am (Divine) 58 10:45 am (LAUNCH) 110 Total Worship Attendance: 314

Guests: 35 including 8 first time

Prayers: Clifford Smith Becky Flynn Larry Brown Mary Ellen Murray Theone James Wilkerson Family in the death of their son and grandson, Aaron

Preaching Schedule April 7, 2019 April 14, 2019 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 LAUNCH Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard

YOUTH NEWS: Questions? Contact Diane Wright, Minister of Youth & Young Adults

Tonight: We will meet from 5:30-7:30 for another lesson in our Lenten Bible Study. After supper, we will look at Adam Hamilton’s study “The Way”. Tonight, we will discuss “Healing”. Wednesday, April 10: We will meet from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm & have a lesson on The Lord’s Prayer. A snack will be provided! See you then!

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

Sunday, April 7: Regular Sunday School and JOY Choir

Regular Confirmation class from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Banners are due tonight

Wednesday, April 10: Regular Wednesday night activities, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Friday, April 12: Parents’ Night Out, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Youth Fundraiser)

Sunday, April 14: Children process with palms at all three worship services and

sing in the Divine services

Regular Confirmation class, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY The Women's Bible Study group has started a six week study, 24 Hours That Changed the World by Adam Hamilton. It examines the events of the last day of Jesus' life on earth. The class will meet in the large conference room on Sundays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Books will be available at the class. Remaining classes are on April 7, 14, 28, and May 5 & 19. For more information, contact Ginny Kurrus at ginny.kurrus@gmail.com.

Sunday, April 7th - Fifth Sunday in Lent 8:00 am LAUNCH Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (Room 226) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am JOY Choir (Room 210) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am LAUNCH Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am LAUNCH Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 1:00 pm Bridal Shower (Room 227) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Youth Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Confirmation Class (Room 222) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Large Conference Room)

Monday, April 8th 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 9:00 am Mary Circle (Kitchen) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)

Tuesday, April 9th 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 6:00 pm Bible Basics (Small Conference Room) 6:00 pm ACCDC Board Meeting (Large Conference Room) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 100)

Wednesday, April 10th 6:00 am Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 5:30 pm Hand Bell Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:00 pm Bible Basics (Small Conference Room) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Youth Ministries (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesday/The Edge (Room 210)

Thursday, April 11th 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes

Friday, April 12th 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 6:00 pm Parents’ Night Out (WAC)

Saturday, April 13th

Sunday, April 14th - Palm Sunday 8:00 am LAUNCH Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (Room 226) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am JOY Choir (Room 210) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am LAUNCH Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am LAUNCH Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Youth Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Confirmation Class (Room 222) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Large Conference Room)

Daily devotionals from Pastor Mary are available on the website,

www.asbury-lr.org. Click on “Blogs.”

Asbury Weekly Calendar

* WAC - Wilson Activity Center