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Asbury United Methodist Church Worship Booklet 1401 CAMDEN AVENUE · SALISBURY, MARYLAND 21801 · 410-749-2131 · WWW.ASBURYWEB.ORG Sermon Series: Gifts of the Dark Wood Sermon: The Gift of Temptation Scriptures for Next Sunday: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:53-72 Music for Next Sunday : 8:00 a.m./EMA Worship: Dr. Michael Stefanek, Organ/Piano 8:45 a.m./CAYR Worship: Praise Band 11:00 a.m./FESTIVE Worship: Vocalists, Dr. Michael Stefanek, Director/Organ/Piano, Jubilate Bells We welcome all to worship and thank you for choosing Asbury Church. Nursey Care is provided in Room 122 Please remember to silence your cell phone. 5 TH S UNDAY IN L ENT M ARCH 21, 2021

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Asbury United Methodist Church

Worship Booklet 1401 CAMDEN AVENUE · SALISBURY, MARYLAND 21801 · 410-749-2131 · WWW.ASBURYWEB.ORG

Sermon Series:

Gifts of the Dark Wood

Sermon:

The Gift of Temptation

Scriptures for Next Sunday:

Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:53-72

Music for Next Sunday :

8:00 a.m./EMA Worship: Dr. Michael Stefanek, Organ/Piano

8:45 a.m./CAYR Worship: Praise Band

11:00 a.m./FESTIVE Worship: Vocalists, Dr. Michael Stefanek,

Director/Organ/Piano, Jubilate Bells

We welcome all to worship and thank you for choosing Asbury Church.

Nursey Care is provided in Room 122

Please remember to silence your cell phone.

5TH S UNDAY IN LENT MARCH 21 , 2021

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P RAYER LIST Please pray for the families experiencing loss or illness, and for the following:

Abdullah Almutairi

Ron Ardis

Garrett Bailey

Fred Batie

Beard/Price Family

Robin Beattie

Ian Beckerman

Rodney Beebe

Josh and Rachel Birch

Will Bloxom

Howard Bozman

Krista Bozman

Ruth Campbell

Aria Carey

Peg Castagnola

Lauren and Lorie Cataldi

Eric Chatham

Sylvia Chiofolo

Pat Cooper

Shirley Cropper

Kathy Donovan

Tucky Franz

Henry Gibson

Bill and Lynn Goldfarb

Lisa Gordy

Ron Gordy

Bill Green

Eileen Haley

John Hall

Wayne Hawkins

Baby Julian &

the Helton Family

Liz Hickman

Beth Hillman

Joe Hogan

Steve and Beverly Janso

Andi Stover Kennington

Pam Kondoff-Micallef

Karen Lucas

Claudia Macauley

Elizabeth Madruga

Marilyn Mann

Baby Owen & the

McPhail-Drollette Family

Karen Meredith

Mezick Family

Ed Moore

Leslie Nielsen

Al Olinde

Laura Panagoulis

Rosamond Panda

Teresa Peters

Mary Powell

Kara Press

Harry “Hank” Rhodes

Fran Rickman

Darin Ruark

Leya Schiller

Deke Sheller

Jason Spence

Sisters of the Spirit

Rev. Lawrence Staton

Esther Stevenson

Cathy Stratton

Phil and Brady Suchman

Vanessa

Pheobe Wall

Layla Warner

Wendy Williams

Junior Rodriguez-Zamudio

Penny Ziegler

Active Military

Veterans

Our Schools and Children

Immigrant Families

LGBTQ Community

Victims of all Violence

Cure for Coronavirus

All who are Lonely

Healthcare Workers

Racial Justice

Faith in a Secular World

Servants in Fellowship

March:

Jean Laws (Chair)

Norma Dobrowolski

Brenda Martin

Klaudia Thompson

The Prayer Group at Asbury continues to pray weekly for the many concerns lifted up to them

confidentially. Please keep this prayer ministry in your thoughts and consider joining with them for

healing and peace for all. If you need prayer during the week, please contact Pastor Tom, Heather or

Genevieve at the church, or Carol Bisker at (410) 749-3563.

Please let us know if prayers are no longer needed for anyone on the Prayer List. We try to keep as up-to-

date as possible.

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E ARLY MORNING A SBURY (EMA)

8:00 AM Reflective Worship in the Sanctuary

Lay Reader: Sara Lewis

Head Usher: Rick Bisker / Sound: Sam Locke

Designates your invitation to stand

Prelude Prelude on “Wondrous Love” Matthew McConnell

Dr. Michael Stefanek, Organ

Welcome and Announcements

Passing the Peace of Christ

Greeting:

One: Pilgrims, we are invited to journey through this season of Lent

All: towards the One who calls us each by a new name.

One: Disciples, we walk with Jesus wherever he leads us,

All: pulling our fears, our doubts, and our longings behind us.

One: Believers, we seek to trust the God who always surprises us,

All: whose promises take on flesh and blood in the good news called Jesus.

Apostles’ Creed, No. 882

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe 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, died, and was buried; he

descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is

seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living 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.

Opening Prayer:

Eternal God, enter our lives and open us to the gifts residing deep within the Holy

Darkness of our lives. Open us to seek your voice from deep within, for we yearn to

feel you moving in us. In your name, we pray. Amen.

First Lesson, Jeremiah 31:31-43 [Scriptures found on pages 10-11]

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

Second Lesson, Hebrews 5:5-10

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God. [Cont’d on next page]

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Musical Reflection We Grieve 500,000 See Page 9

(to the tune of “O Sacred Head Now Wounded)

Dr. Michael Stefanek, Piano

Gospel Lesson, John 12:20-33

One: This is the Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Many: Thanks be to God.

Prayer of Confession:

God, forgive us for paying more attention to the expected path than the right one.

Forgive us for denying our very aliveness out of a misguided self-sacrificing agenda.

Forgive us for valuing the safe choices instead of the ones that lead to life. Forgive

and restore us, O God. For you desire our fully-alive selves and you are cheering us

on as we discern our best choices. And you are with us, forgiving and restoring us to

wholeheartedness. Thanks be to you, O God! Amen!

Sermon The Gift of Temptation Pastor Kristen Wall-Love

A Time of Reflection

Prayers and Concerns

The Lord’s Prayer [See back page]

Offering

Offertory Glory Be to Jesus Robert Hobby

Dr. Michael Stefanek, Organ

Presentation Hymn Be Present at Our Table Lord

Be present at our table, Lord; be here and everywhere adored; thy creatures bless, and grant

that we may feast in paradise with Thee.

Sending Forth

Postlude Toccata on “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” David Cherwien

Dr. Michael Stefanek, Organ

[Cont’d from previous page]

Sermon Notes: ________________________________________________________________________________________

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C OME AS Y OU A RE (CAYR)

8:45 AM Praise and Worship Service in Fellowship Hall

Lay Reader: Sharon Lynch

Sound: Fred Webster

Designates your invitation to stand

Welcome and Announcements

Passing the Peace of Christ

Opening Songs Lord I Need You Praise Band

Great Are You Lord

Centering Time There’s A Path Praise Band

First Lesson, Jeremiah 31:31-34 [Scriptures found on pages 10-11]

Second Lesson, Hebrews 5:5-10

Children’s Message Heather Harman

Prayers and Concerns Cindi Hildreth

The Lord’s Prayer [See back page]

Offering Our Gifts

Offertory Thy Will Praise Band

Gospel Lesson, John 12:20-33

Prayer of Confession:

God, forgive us for paying more attention to the expected path than the right one.

Forgive us for denying our very aliveness out of a misguided self-sacrificing agenda.

Forgive us for valuing the safe choices instead of the ones that lead to life. Forgive

and restore us, O God. For you desire our fully-alive selves and you are cheering us

on as we discern our best choices. And you are with us, forgiving and restoring us to

wholeheartedness. Thanks be to you, O God! Amen!

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Sermon The Gift of Temptation Pastor Kristen Wall-Love

A Time of Reflection We Grieve 500,000 See Page 9

(to the tune of “O Sacred Head Now Wounded)

Brooke Phulesar

Dr. Michael Stefanek, Piano

Sending Forth

Closing Song There’s a Path Praise Band

Sermon Notes: ________________________________________________________________________________________

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Interested in a ministry, but not sure if it’s for you? Or maybe unsure just what you’re

interested in? Talk to Kristen Wall-Love, our Director of Spiritual Formation & Membership.

We have lots of ministries serving lots of different interests. Let Kristen find one for you, or go

to a meeting and experience it for yourself. Get involved! You’ll be glad you did! Call the

church office at 410-749-2131 or email Kristen at [email protected]

WITH YOUR COMMUNITY & CHURCH

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FESTIVE WORSHIP AT ELEVEN

11:00 AM Worship Service in the Sanctuary Lay Reader: Ray Thompson

Head Usher: George Whitehead / Sound: Jeff Harman

Crucifer: Sammy Pasmore / Acolyte: Ben West

Designates your invitation to stand

Prelude Prelude on “Wondrous Love” Matthew McConnell

Dr. Michael Stefanek, Organ

Welcome and Announcements

Passing the Peace of Christ

Processional Hymn O Jesus, I Have Promised Traditional

Dr. Michael Stefanek, Organ

Centering Time There’s A Path

Greeting:

One: Pilgrims, we are invited to journey through this season of Lent

All: towards the One who calls us each by a new name.

One: Disciples, we walk with Jesus wherever he leads us,

All: pulling our fears, our doubts, and our longings behind us.

One: Believers, we seek to trust the God who always surprises us,

All: whose promises take on flesh and blood in the good news called Jesus.

Opening Prayer:

Eternal God, enter our lives and open us to the gifts residing deep within the Holy

Darkness of our lives. Open us to seek your voice from deep within, for we yearn to

feel you moving in us. In your name, we pray. Amen.

First Lesson, Jeremiah 31:31-34 [Scriptures found on pages 10-11]

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

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Second Lesson, Hebrews 5:5-10

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

Music Reflection We Grieve 500,000 See Page 9

(to the tune of “O Sacred Head Now Wounded)

Brooke Phulesar

Dr. Michael Stefanek, Piano

Children’s Message Heather Harman

Gospel Lesson, John 12:20-33

One: This is the Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Many: Thanks be to God.

Prayer of Confession:

God, forgive us for paying more attention to the expected path than the right one.

Forgive us for denying our very aliveness out of a misguided self-sacrificing agenda.

Forgive us for valuing the safe choices instead of the ones that lead to life. Forgive

and restore us, O God. For you desire our fully-alive selves and you are cheering us

on as we discern our best choices. And you are with us, forgiving and restoring us to

wholeheartedness. Thanks be to you, O God! Amen!

Sermon The Gift of Temptation Pastor Kristen Wall-Love

A Time of Reflection

Prayers and Concerns Cindi Hildreth

The Lord’s Prayer [See back page]

Offering

Offertory Glory Be to Jesus Robert Hobby

Dr. Michael Stefanek, Organ

Presentation Hymn, No. 94 Be Present at Our Table Lord

Be present at our table, Lord; be here and everywhere adored; thy creatures bless, and grant

that we may feast in paradise with Thee.

Sending Forth

Choral Benediction There’s A Path

Postlude Toccata on “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” David Cherwien

Dr. Michael Stefanek, Organ

[Cont’d on next page]

[Cont’d from previous page]

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Words: Rev. Carolyn Winfrey Gillette

We Grieve 500,000

(Sung to the tune of “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”)

Permission given to use in our churches

We grieve five hundred thousand, yet we can’t understand

We cannot grasp how many have died throughout this land

We cannot see their faces or hear the stories told

Of all the ways they blessed us, the young ones and the old.

O God, we grieve the struggle of those who died alone

So far from friends and neighbors, from all they’d ever known.

We grieve for precious people who could not say good-bye

We weep for those, now mourning, who sit alone and cry

O God, we grieve for millions who now are unemployed

Who cannot feed their families, whose hope has been destroyed

We grieve that needed workers must worry for their health

While some with lives of privilege stay home and build their wealth

O God, of love and mercy, we cry to you, “How long?”

In troubled times remind us: Your love is ever strong

Now as we grieve the suffering, Lord, show us how to be

A healing, loving presence in each community.

CCLI# 4487322

UMH: #286

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SCRIPTURES

Jeremiah 31:31-34 New International Version (NIV)

31 “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will make a new covenant with the people

of Israel and with the people of Judah. 32 It will not be like the covenant I made with their

ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my

covenant, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. 33 “This is the covenant I will

make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the LORD. “I will put my law in their

minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. 34 No longer

will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, “Know the LORD,” because they will all

know me, from the least of them to the greatest,” declares the LORD. “For I will forgive their

wickedness and will remember their sins no more.”

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

Hebrews 5:5-10 New Living Translation (NLT)

5 That is why Christ did not honor himself by assuming he could become High Priest. No, he

was chosen by God, who said to him, “You are my Son. Today I have become your Father.”

6 And in another passage God said to him, “You are a priest forever in the order of

Melchizedek.” 7 While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud

cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because

of his deep reverence for God. 8 Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from

the things he suffered. 9 In this way, God qualified him as a perfect High Priest, and he became

the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him. 10 And God designated him to be a

High Priest in the order of Melchizedek.

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

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John 12:20-33 New International Version (NIV)

20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. 21 They

came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “Sir,” they said, “we would

like to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus. 23 Jesus

replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24 Very truly I tell you, unless a

kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it

produces many seeds. 25 Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their

life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I

am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. 27 “Now my soul is

troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it was for this very reason

I came to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name!” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have

glorified it, and will glorify it again.” 29 The crowd that was there and heard it said it had

thundered; others said an angel had spoken to him. 30 Jesus said, “This voice was for your

benefit, not mine. 31 Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this

world will be driven out. 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to

myself.” 33 He said this to show the kind of death he was going to die.

One: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Many: Thanks be to God.

1. Reread the Scriptures for this week.

2. When in your life have you felt lost?

3. How did you respond to that feeling?

4. What changes did your response introduce into your life?

WITH YOUR COMMUNITY & CHURCH

Interested in a ministry, but not sure if it’s for you? Or maybe unsure just what you’re

interested in? Talk to Kristen Wall-Love, our Director of Spiritual Formation & Membership.

We have lots of ministries serving lots of different interests. Let Kristen find one for you, or go

to a meeting and experience it for yourself. Get involved! You’ll be glad you did! Call the

church office at 410-749-2131 or email Kristen at [email protected]

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THE BLESSINGS OF SPRING BY DEBORAH ANN BELKA

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A Lenten Prayer for God to Bring Beauty from Ashes BY DEBBIE MCDANIEL

There are many blessings, that each new Spring brings you can

see it bloom about and hear the song it sings.

With winters bleakness over, and brighter days ahead comes

promises of new life Springtime loves to spread.

As God unfolds the flowers, and their buds begin to show He

gives to us the assurance grace in our hearts will grow.

He sends us the robin’s song, with the promise to provide a

shelter under His mighty wing

where in His love we can abide.

He melts the snowy covers, and sends the refreshing rain sprinkling us with His mercies

to heal winter’s ache and pain.

God’s given to all His Son, to shed upon us a new light and the real blessing of Spring . . .

is keeping Jesus in our sight!

Song of Solomon 2: 11-12 (KJV)

“For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; the

time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;”

“To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of

mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” Isa 61:3

As we walk through this season of Lent, we’re reminded again that sometimes… life

is hard. Sometimes it hurts. Sometimes it’s dark. And it leaves its mark, like ashes of

grief, in the deepest parts of our souls, where no one but God can really see. Yet even

in times of ashes and struggle, even when we think we’ve been forgotten in our

seasons of waiting, God is still there. And He is bigger.

As believers, we can still hold on to hope. For He never intends for us to stay stuck in

our sin, pain, or deep sorrow. He heals and restores, He calls us onward, He reminds

us that in Him, we have great purpose and hope.

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There is beauty and greatness behind every mark of darkness. The ashes will fall

away, they don’t stay forever, but His greatness and glory shine forever through

every broken place and flaw we’ve struggled through. Jesus conquered death. He lives

forever. He reigns in glory. And we have victory in Him.

Take courage dear friends who are facing deep battles. He is greater than any enemy

we face in this life. We overcome because He has overcome and our lives are hidden

in Christ. May God cover you with peace, may He bring healing in the face of hard

news, may He bring deep, abiding joy that makes no sense to the world, may He bring

comfort and care as He wraps you in His arms. The God of miracles fights for you

today, and He is Mighty. There's still beauty ahead...straight out of ashes. Christ

redeems. Grace.

Dear God,

In this season of Lent we’re reminded of our own

difficulties and struggles. Sometimes the way has

seemed too dark. Sometimes we feel like our lives

have been marked by such grief and pain, we

don’t see how our circumstances can ever change.

But in the midst of our weakness, we ask that you

would be strong on our behalf. Lord, rise up

within us, let your Spirit shine out of every

broken place we’ve walked through. Allow your

power to be manifest through our own weakness,

so that others will recognize it is You who is at

work on our behalf. We ask that you would trade

the ashes of our lives for the beauty of your

Presence. Trade our mourning and grief for the

oil of joy and gladness from your Spirit. Trade

our despair for hope and praise. We choose to give you thanks today and

believe that this season of darkness will fade away. Thank you that you are

with us in whatever we face, and that you are greater than this trial. We

know and recognize that you are Sovereign, we thank you for the victory

that is ours because of Christ Jesus, and we are confident that you have good

still in store for our future. We thank you that you are at work right now,

trading our ashes for greater beauty. We praise you, for you make all things

new.

In Jesus’ Name,

“Of one thing I am perfectly sure:

God’s story never ends with ashes.”

Elisabeth Elliot

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A SBURY NEWS

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

The church office will be closed on Good Friday, April 2.

EASTER LILIES: LAST DAY TO PURCHASE IS TOMORROW!

Easter lilies will be placed on the altar for Easter Sunday. If you wish to donate a lily in

memory and/or in honor of family and friends, please fill out a order form and return it with

payment ($8.00 each) to the church office by Monday, March 22. Forms are available in the

Welcome Centers. Thank you!

YOUTH GROUP RETURNS!

We’ll be meeting upstairs in the youth room (aka the “Video” room)

Middle School Youth Group - Sunday 1:45-2:45 pm

High School Youth Group -- Sunday 3:00-4:00 pm

On the dates when ASP is serving at the Christian Shelter, we will either cancel Youth Group

and serve together, or have a modified/smaller group - right now a very limited amount of

people can serve at the Christian Shelter at a time.

EASTER EGG HUNT - SUPPLIES NEEDED!

The High School Sunday School class needs your help collecting items for the annual Easter

Egg Hunt! Items must fit inside a plastic Easter Egg (individually wrapped candies, stickers,

small toys, etc.). There will be drop-off boxes at the Welcome Centers on Sundays, or you can

also drop items off at the church office during the week. Thank you for your help!

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY: You are invited to learn how to sharpen your money

management skills with Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Learn about budgeting

and developing a sense of financial peace once you know how to use your budgeting tools. There

is a membership/materials fee for this class of $130. Our FPU class will meet here in the

Library for 9 Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 pm beginning March 17, 2021. You can try it for

14 days for free. Go to fpu.com/1134010 and register.

LENTEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL: The season of Lent is a time of deep self-reflection where we

examine our hearts and faith walk closely. There is a daily devotional available in hard copy in

all the welcome centers and on the church website. Click the button below if you would like the

electronic version. This devotional dovetails with our worship series, "Gifts of the Dark

Wood." While the daily devotional is mostly for individual growth, there is also a small group

discussion based on our Lenten worship series for community based growth and interaction.

These sessions will be on Wednesdays during Lent on zoom from 7:00 - 8:30pm.

Email [email protected] to get the link to join. Many blessings on the journey!

LENTEN RECITALS AT ASBURY: We welcome you to watch a variety of meaningful music

programs made available on the homepage of the Asbury church website (asburyweb.org) on

Wednesdays. These videos will also be uploaded to YouTube for later viewing. Schedule: March

24: Veronica Tomanek, Director of Music/Organist at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church joined by

members of St. Alban’s choir, SU student vocalists, and Dr. John Wesley Wright.

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A SBURY NEWS

GIVING FOR LENT: Giving alms (money or goods offered freely to the poor) is one of the pillars

of Lent and an ancient practice in the Church. Jesus proclaimed in the Gospel of Matthew

25:31-46 that giving to the hungry, thirsty, naked, sick, imprisoned is giving to him and is the

key to entering his kingdom. (Excerpt taken from Kristen Wall-Love’s devotional). There are

Lenten envelopes in the pews and chairs for you to give over and above your regular giving

during the season of Lent to help provide for our ministries. God loves a cheerful giver.

(2 Corinthians 9:7)

HYDE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE ON-LINE: The Hyde Scholarship is presented

each year to one or sometimes two graduating seniors who meet specific criteria. Applicants

must be a member of Asbury UMC and a graduate of a Wicomico County public high school

with good academic standing, and have been accepted to a 2 or 4-year college. They must also

meet Sunday School attendance requirements, and be active in other church-related activities.

The application is available on the church website and is due by Tuesday, April 1, 2021. The

scholarship(s) will be presented at a later date.

OPPORTUNITY SHOP SPRING HOURS: Doing some spring cleaning? The Opp Shop would love to

have your stuff! The shop is now accepting all seasonal decor, spring clothing in all sizes and

houseware items. Donations should be in gently used, good condition, and tax receipts are

available. Donations can be dropped off the following times:

Monday - 8:30 - 11:30 am, Tuesday - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Wednesday - 8:30 - 10:30 am and

Thursday - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Shopping hours: Tuesday and Thursday - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Thank you for supporting this important ministry!

SALISBURY URBAN MINISTRY NEEDS: Lazarus Food Pantry: Ramen Noodles, Side Dishes

(potatoes, rice, noodles), cereal bars. Kids Café: Flash Cards (Math), Workbooks Grade 1-5, Snacks.

Men’s Welcome Center: Men’s Boxers (sizes large to XX-Large). SUM is seeking an Assistant

Coordinator for our Kid’s Café program. If interested, please see full job description placed at the

welcome centers.

ASP FUNDRAISER: We've all missed those sweet, delicious pancakes, and ASP has missed

having a regular opportunity to fundraise. It takes a lot of moving parts to get our teams to

Appalachia, and many hands make light work! Our ASP leadership has come up with an easy

way for you to add your hand to the mix. This beautiful rainbow of envelopes has dollar

amounts written on them stretching from $1-$100. One mission trip typically requires about

$18,000. If all 100 envelopes are filled with the amounts pledged, that would come out to

$5,050, which would go a long way towards making homes warmer, safer and drier!

You can pick an envelope on Sunday mornings during worship, or if you are worshipping from

home, you can send in your donation to the church office and the ASP team will match it up

with an envelope for you! Please be sure to mark donations as "ASP Envelope Fundraiser".

Thank you for supporting this important ministry!

*** If you would like to add a church-related announcement to the Asbury News section, please email

Lydia at [email protected] at least 2 weeks prior to the event.*** Thank You!

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DATE DAY 2021 MARCH EVENTS TIME LOCATION

23 Tue Farmer’s Market 2:30-5:30pm Parking Lot

24 Wed Financial Peace University 7:00pm Library

30 Tue Altar Guild 10:00am Library

Pastoral Staff:

Senior Pastor:

Rev. Dr. Tom Pasmore

Pastor of Care

Ministries:

Rev. Genevieve Jones

Brown

Directors of

Ministries:

Music Ministries:

Dr. Michael Stefanek

Finance & Building:

Janice Ilczuk

Children & Care

Ministries:

Heather Harman

Adult Spiritual

Formation and

Membership:

Kristen Wall-Love

Youth & Family

Ministries:

Brooke Phulesar

Asbury Child

Development Center:

Casey Taylor, Danna

Abbott

Church Support Staff:

Administrative Office

Manager:

Lydia Childs

Administrative

Assistant:

Sheri Burchard

Maintenance Worker:

Craig Brown

Nursery Staff:

Ashlee Plotts, Joy

Bradshaw, Katie

Anderson, Ericalyn

Killip

Conference Staff:

Bishop:

Peggy Johnson

Salisbury District

Superintendent:

Christina Blake

Conference Office:

Rob Townsend

Salisbury Urban

Ministries:

Debbie Donaway

SU Campus Minister:

Mary Haggard

The Lord’s Prayer

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,

and lead us not into

temptation, but

deliver us from evil.

For thine is the

kingdom, and the

power, and the glory,

for ever.

Amen.

Ways to Give:

Drop your cash or check in the offering plate during service.

Mail to: Asbury United Methodist Church

Attn: Janice Ilczuk

Visit www.asburyweb.org and click “Give Here”.

[PayPal will keep 2.2% + 0.30 of each transaction]

Electronic Funds Transfer can be set-up with Janice Ilczuk

or through your local bank.

We have been given a unique charity link that will take you directly to

smile.amazon.com and automatically selects Asbury as the charity

recipient so that you do not have to search for us on their site. Our

direct link is: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-0607975

Please send pics of any church happenings for social media via email: [email protected]. Thanks!