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

225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org

October 13, 2013

Children's Sabbath

Welcome to Asbury. We are so glad you are here at Asbury today, and hope you will feel God’s love in your worship experience. We invite you to take note of the Asbury Calendar located on the back page of the bulletin, and to print your information on the pads and return them to the end of the pew. If you desire to join Asbury UMC, please come forward during the last song, and our pastors will greet you.

Please take a few moments to silence your cell phone.

Affirmation of Faith Written by Asbury Children We believe in God, our Savior and the loving Father of Jesus. God is the Creator of all living things. He is our Shepherd and we are His sheep. He looks into our hearts helping us to be nice to each other. He encourages us to do the right things so that we might live with Him.

We believe in Jesus Christ who died on the cross, was put in a tomb and was risen for us. Therefore, He is our Healer and Protector, always with and there for us.

We believe in the Holy Spirit who is part of the Trinity, symbolized by a dove. We see the Holy Spirit in surprising ways like Moses and the burning bush and everyday ways like our friends at church and in our community. Amen

Message outline for Rev. Hilliard

The Ministry of the Child” John 6:1-9

I. Training Children For Ministry, Not Just Activity

A. When It Comes to the Church, Grown-Up Children May: 1) Excuse Themselves Away from Church 2) Follow Their Significant Other to Worship or Not 3) Answer the Invitation by Another to Come Back to Worship

B. The Church at Its Best Enables One to Discover Christ IMPROVES their Life

II. The Gospel of Good News in Jesus Christ Today Reminds Us:

A. Every Miracle Began as a Problem

B. Problems are Opportunities to Face our Deficiency and See God’s Sufficiency

C. Approach the Possibilities

D. Possibilities Brings Prospects for Ministry

Children Sabbath Participants 8:30 am Divine Worship

Call to Worship Adithya Kombathula Affirmation of Faith Arianna Gonzalez Scripture Erin McNamer

10:45 Divine Worship Call to Worship Jaxon Dale Affirmation of Faith Henry Gallup Scripture Jeshwin Mazhil

10:45 Celebration Worship Lord’s Prayer Lucy Garrison Scripture Ben Shoemaker

Divine Worship Sanctuary

October 13, 2013 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.

† Welcome and Announcements Prelude Introit Praise Ye the Name of the Lord Chancel Choir Gordon Young

*Call to Worship Jesus said, Let the little children come to me… We come, each of us a child of God. Jesus said, It is to such as these that the reign of God belongs. We come to recognize that each child is already part of God’s kingdom.

*Hymn of Praise Tell Me the Stories of Jesus 277 *Affirmation of Faith Written by Asbury Children *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 Make a Joyful Noise Children’s Choir Lord, I Lift Your Name On High Director, Stephen Edds

Children’s Moments (8:30) Laura Stinnett (10:45) Larry Grace

(10:45 service only) 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.

† Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer 895 The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Prayer of the Children Chancel Choir Kurt Bestro/arr. Andrea S. Klouse *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 Jesus Loves Me 191 Scripture Lesson John 6:1-9 (NLT, Pew Bible) 814 The Message “The Ministry of the Child” (8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard

Mark 10:13-16 770 “Like a Child” (10:45) Rev. Chase Green *Hymn of Commitment Jesus Loves the Little Children

1.) Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world. Red, brown, yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world! 2.) We must pray for all the children, …...

*Blessing of God’s People *Choral Benediction Go Now in Peace 665

You are encouraged to go serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction. Postlude † Assisting in Worship: Rev. David Moore

Sound Operator: 8:30 - Randy Dennis; 10:45 - Jack Henderson, Mazhil Acolytes: 8:30 - Erin McNamer, Ryan McNamer; 10:45 - Jeshrine Mazhil, Jeshwin Mazhil

*Please stand as you are able.

Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center

October 13, 2013 10:45 A.M.

“Friend of God”

† 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.

“Hosanna (Praise is Rising)” “Let the River Flow”

The Wise Man Built His House; Jesus Loves the Little Ones Like Me

Children’s Choir - Director, Mary Noble

Children’s Moments Daniel Robertson

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.

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Our Gifts

“Open Up the Sky”

The Message John 6:1-9

“The Ministry of the Child” Rev. Mary Hilliard

The Invitation and Blessing

“Here I Am to Worship”

† Assisting in Worship: Daniel Robertson Sound Operator: Jessica Robertson

Celebration Band Celebration Singers Wain Bradley Chuck Gatlin Alan Gwin Jay Greenfield Matt Pulley Mary Catherine Ross

Asbury Staff Rev. Mary Hilliard, Senior Pastor mary@asbury-lr.org Rev. Chase Green, Pastor of Discipleship/Staff Liaison to Youth 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, Director of Music Ministries stephen@asbury-lr.org Anguel Kehayov, Organist kehayata@hotmail.com Daniel Robertson, Praise and Worship Leader daniel@asbury-lr.org Laura Stinnett, Director of Children’s Ministries laura@asbury-lr.org Connie Wagner, Nursery Dsirector nursery@asbury-lr.org Anita Curtis, Administrator anita@asbury-lr.org Cheryl Cate, Finance Manager cheryl@asbury-lr.org Scott Odena, Publications scott@asbury-lr.org Laura Burns, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org Jamie Holstead, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director Jamie@asbury-lr.org

Reminder - Please don’t forget about your pledge cards. They can be found in the Stewardship packets on the credenza in the Narthex as well as in the Wilson Activity Center. They will be dedicated on Sunday, October 27, in all three services. Please bring your completed cards on this date.

The Church Council and Finance Committee have approved a renovation plan for the Wilson Activity Center (WAC) to include new video ministry, back screen, lighting and other improvements as funds allow. Contributions, may be made to this project until October 21st, by noting on the memo line “WAC Renovation” project.

Special Events Sunday, October 13……..……….…...…..Cream of the Crop Party 5:00 pm (Front Lawn) Sunday, October 27…………………….………………....Stewardship Dedication Sunday Sunday, October 27………………………….……………….Stone Soup 1:30 pm (offsite) Sunday, October 27……………...……………...…....Fall Festival 4 pm (Back parking lot) Monday, October 28……………………………….…...Finance Meeting 6 pm (Room 123) Tuesday, November 4…………………...………….…………….Keenagers 12 pm (WAC)

Open dates for flowers: October 20, November 10, 17, 24

Preaching Schedule October 13 October 20 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Celebration Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Chase Green

Community Wednesday - Menu for October 16th Chicken Spaghetti, Green Beans, Salad, & Dessert † Kids: Hot Dogs & Chips $6 for adults; $3 for kids 10 & under *Meal begins at 5:45 pm, please let us know if you wish to attend*

Serving: Men’s Class

Cream of the Crop Party TODAY is our Cream of the Crop party from 5-6:30 pm. The fun includes a chili cook-off, dessert bake-off, live music, and you will get first pick of all the wonderful pumpkins. Thank you to all the volunteers that helped unload the pumpkins yesterday! The hours of the pumpkin patch are Monday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5, with sales starting TODAY!

SUNDAY, October 6th, 2013 Sunday School: 186 8:30 (D) 108 10:45 (D) 71 10:45 (C) 127 Total Worship Attendance: 306 Guests: 45 (including) First-time Guests: 4

Prayers Maeghan Arnold Helen Stanfield Mildred Bradley Karen Greenfield Beth Culbertson

Pumpkins for Puppets! - Children’s Ministry is hosting a “Pumpkins for Puppets” bake sale today and next Sunday, October 20th during church. The money raised will go toward starting a puppet ministry here at Asbury.

Fall Festival – October 27th – 4 to 6 pm. Come for an afternoon of crafts, games, food, activities and be sure to wear your costume. Fun for the whole family and the cost is free. If interested in helping on the day of the event, contact Misty Tucker, Tuckerperfuse@msn.com, or Laura Stinnett, laura@asbury-lr.org.

UMW - Asbury's United Methodist Women will meet today at NOON in the Robert Moore room for a luncheon and program on Living the Heart of God. The meal will be provided (don't bring anything) but if participants would like to make a donation, the proceeds will go towards Missions. All women of Asbury are invited and we hope you will come to enjoy the camaraderie and goals of United Methodist Women.

Senior Game Day Our seniors are welcome for fellowship and fun on Senior Game Day, Thursday, October 17th, from 10:30 am to about 2 pm. Bring a bag lunch, beverage and dessert will be provided. Games are played in The Warehouse. Call Pat Parsons for more information, 225-3080.

It’s time for church league basketball! All boys, grades 7-12, are invited to play. The fee is $40 and the check should be made out to Asbury with notation “basketball fee”. Practice starts Sunday, Nov. 3rd, 2-3:30 pm and Monday, Nov.

4th, 5:30-7 pm. If you have any questions, please call Steve Adkins at 663-3916.

Sunday, October 13th 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 12:00 pm UMW Luncheon (Room 227) 2:00 pm Card Ministry (Room 123) 5:00 pm Cream of the Crop Party (Front Lawn)

Monday, October 14th 8:30 am ACCDC Fall Semester 10:30 am Mary Circle (Parlor) 6:00 pm Monday Night Bible Study (Room 227) 6:00 pm Handbell Rehearsal 6:00 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)

Tuesday, October 15th 8:30 am ACCDC Fall Semester 6:30 pm Rebekah Circle (Parlor) 6:30 pm Young Adults (Warehouse) 7:00 pm Cub Scout (Room 101) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105)

Wednesday, October 16th 8:30 am ACCDC Fall Semester 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study (Room 123) 5:30 pm Elevate e-Groups—Small Groups (Warehouse) 5:45 pm Community Wednesday Meal (WAC) 5:45 pm The Edge (Room 204) 6:15 pm Bible Basics II (Room 227) 6:30 pm Parent’s Course on Technology (Room 123) 6:30 pm The Limit - 6.0 (Room 206) 6:30 pm Journey Through Spiritual Disciplines (Room 125) 6:30 pm When the World Knocks the Wind Out of Your Sails (Library) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays (Room 210) 6:30 pm Men’s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (200)

Thursday, October 17th 7:00 am Men’s Breakfast (offsite) 8:30 am ACCDC Fall Semester 10:30 am Senior Game Day (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal (WAC)

Friday, October 18th 8:30 am ACCDC Fall Semester

Saturday, October 19th

Sunday, October 20th 8:00 am Praise Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 9:45 am Sunday School 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 5:00 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 123) 5:30 pm Elevate Student Ministries (Warehouse)

Asbury Weekly Calendar Opportunities to Grow in Faith and Share Christ.

* WAC - Wilson Activity Center

Pastor on Call: Oct. 14-20 Rev. Chase Green 501-827-8309

Van Driver - October 13th…..….…..……………...….…...….…Marci Hall (351-6630) Car - October 13th…………..…………………….………April Hesselbein (307-7749) Van Driver - October 20th…..….…..………………..….….Dave Mundorff (350-6670) Car - October 20th…………..…………………….…………...…Jim Curtis (231-6341)