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

225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org

Asbury UMC Little Rock

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.”

February 21, 2016

Lenten Revelations Part II “Son of David, Have Mercy!”

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 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

Second Sunday of Lent

February 21, 2016 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.

Gathering in God’s Presence

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude

*Call to Worship

Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near.

Let the wicked forsake his way; let him return to the Lord.

The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit;

A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

*Hymn of Praise All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name 154

Preparing Our Hearts

*Affirmation of Faith from 1 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 faithful 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.

Lifting Our Lives and Prayers to God

Prayer for the People

Lord’s Prayer 895

Act of Praise Create In Me A Clean Heart Chancel Choir (8:30)

Carl F. Mueller

Happy All the Time / Only a Boy Named David Joy Choir(10:45) Mary Noble & Sabrina Hinson, directors

Children’s Moments Laura Stinnett (8:30)

Megan Garrison (10:45)

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.

The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings

The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Psalm 139 Chancel Choir

Allen Pote

*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 There Is a Balm in Gilead 375

Hearing God’s Word

Second in a Series on Lenten Revelations

Scripture Lesson Luke 18:35-43 (NLT, Pew Bible) 801 The Message “Son of David, Have Mercy!” Rev. Chase Green

Responding to God With Our Lives

*Hymn of Commitment Freely, Freely 389

*Blessing of God’s People

*Choral Benediction Freely, Freely (chorus) 389

He said, “Freely, freely you have received, freely, freely give. Go in my name, and because you believe, others will know that I live.”

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

Postlude

Assisting in Worship: 8:30 - Chris Byrd / 10:45 - Sabrina Hinson Acolytes: 8:30 - Ryan and Erin McNamer / 10:45 - Brett and Erin Parker

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

Message Notes

Message outline for Rev. Hilliard “Son of David, Have Mercy on Me!” Luke 18:35-43

I. Jesus’ Prediction of Both Death and Life

A. “He Set His Face Toward Jerusalem.”

B. His Journey to the Cross...His Death; Our Salvation.

II. Headed to Jericho, He met a Blind Man.

A. A Man Who was Blind; A Society Which was ‘Blind.’

B. A Man Who was Bold taught Us How ‘Timid’ we are in our faith.

C. A Man Who was seen as Weak, Believed. He Reminds Us to Be Strong in our Convictions.

D. A Man Who Was Blind, Claimed His Blessing. So Should We.

III. Jesus Calls Us to Change:

A. Our Focus.

B. Our Direction.

C. Our Purpose.

D. Our Area of Attention.

Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center

February 21, 2016 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.

Send It On Down

Happy All the Time / Only a Boy Named David Joy Choir - Mary Noble & Sabrina Hinson, directors

Welcome and Announcements

Take My Life (Holiness) Enough

Children’s Moments Laura Stinnett

Children 3 years to 6th grade are invited to attend Kids’ Club, a special worship service. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend.

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Our Gifts

Yet I Will Praise

The Message

Second in a Series on Lenten Revelations “Son of David, Have Mercy!”

Luke 18:35-43 Rev. Mary Hilliard

The Invitation

Follow You

The Blessing

Assisting in Worship: Mike DuPas

Sound Operator: Randy Dennis

Video Operator: Tony Hilliard

Celebration Band Celebration Singers Dusty Jones Linda Southern Valera McDaniel Mary Ross Scott Southern Terry South

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

Rev. Chase Green, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care chase@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

Kayla Stout, Nursery Director nursery@asbury-lr.org

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

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

Ora Bunton, Child Development Ctr., Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org

Judith Hill, Child Development Ctr., Asst. Director asstdir@asbury-lr.org

Special Events Tuesday, March 1st....................................................................................Keenagers 12 pm (Warehouse) Thursday, March 17th............................................................Senior Game Day 10:30 am (Warehouse) Thursday, March 24th.........................Maundy Thursday/Good Friday Service 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Saturday, March 26th.........................................................................Easter Festival 10 am (South Lawn)

Pastor on Call: Feb. 26, 27, 28 Rev. Chase Green Mar. 4, 5, 6 Rev. Mary Hilliard

YOUTH NEWS:

WONDERFUL JOB on the Valentine’s Day Banquet! Special thanks to all the adults who

helped, including: Bryan and Lauren Hall, Rachel and Harry Golden, Sheri Dawson, Jennie Dale, Clark and Kay Cogbill, Chris Byrd, Michele Bowen, Lauren Stinnett, Stephen Edds, Amy Scott, Ted Adkins, Leah Gele, and Hannah Shelton! You guys worked hard, and I think everyone really had a great time! Also, thanks to everyone who supported our youth by attending the banquet!

Tonight, Feb. 21st, Maeghan Arnold will be teaching on the fruit of “Peace.” Meet in the

WAC at 5:30 for games, and then we’ll have dinner and our lesson! We’ll be done at 7:30!

Wednesday night, Feb. 24th, we’ll be back in the Warehouse for regular Wednesday

night! Garrett and Will will be teaching on “Conflict.”

We’re starting a new tradition of partnering with the Confirmation Class to have a Spring

Retreat this year! The flyer is on the youth board! Let me know if you have any questions! You can use the money earned at the Valentine’s Day Banquet to cover some/all of the cost, depending on how much we make! Registration deadline February 28 (NEXT SUNDAY)!

February Drivers Van Car Mike Block Harry Galusha

Preaching Schedule Sunday, Feb. 21st Sunday, Feb. 28th 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Celebration Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Sunday School: 230 8:30 (D): 210 10:45 (D): 63 10:45 (C): 208 Total Worship Attendance: 481 Guests: 69 including 22 first time

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

February 21: Confirmation Class, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

February 24: The Edge, 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm; Wild Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

February 28: Confirmation Class, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

March 2: The Edge, 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm; Wild Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Open Dates for Sacred Grounds: Feb. 28, Mar. 6, 13, 20 & 27. Call the office to sponsor a week.

75 DAYS OF PRAYER Our 75 days of prayer continues! If you have not heard, prayers have been written by the pastors and staff at Asbury for the whole church to connect with one another to God in prayer. You are encouraged to pray along with us each day through Good Friday.

You may download a copy of the prayer booklet at www.asbury-lr.org, or pick up a copy in the Narthex or the missions table in the WAC. Let’s pray together for the revival of our faith in Christ!

Prayers: Ruby Hogg (Chase & Jana’s niece) Mike McNerlin and family on the death of Mike’s mother, Bernice Earline McNerlin June Scholtens Charley Ward Dottie Moseley

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Part-Time Administrative Assistant, available to work 20-25 hours a week.

Part-Time or Full-Time Praise and Worship Leader for the Celebration service.

If interested in either position, send resume to Rev. Mary Hilliard, mary@asbury-lr.org , see website for more details.

The Church-wide clean up day published in last week’s bulletin has been cancelled. Cleaning will be scheduled by different groups on schedules that meet the needs of their areas.

GOSPEL OF JOHN STUDY - Rev. Chase has started a new bible study on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm in the Emmanuel classroom. It is a 6 week study. Food & drinks provided.

Open Dates for Flowers: Feb. 28, Mar. 6, 13, 20 & 27. Call the office to order.

GOT CANDY??? Children’s Ministry is collecting non-chocolate wrapped candy for the eggs for our Easter Festival, Saturday March 26. You may place your donations in the basket at the Children’s check-in desk on Sundays or in the church office during the week. Thank you for your donations!

WANTED if you can sponsor a week, several weeks or a month ($100 per week). THANK YOU!

Sunday, February 21st 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Celebration Band Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir for 3 yrs to 2nd grade (Room 215) 9:30 am Children’s Choir for 3rd - 6th grade (Room 204) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 5:30 pm 6th Grade Confirmation Class (Room 226) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 123)

Monday, February 22nd 7:30 am ACCDC 6:00 pm Monday Night Bible Study (Room 123) 6:00 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)

Tuesday, February 23rd 7:30 am ACCDC 6:00 pm Gospel of John Bible Study (Room 125) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting (WAC)

Wednesday, February 24th 7:30 am ACCDC 5:45 pm The Edge (Room 204) 6:00 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays (Room 210) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200)

Thursday, February 25th 7:30 am ACCDC 11:00 am Walk for the Waiting (Warehouse) 6:15 pm Handbell Rehearsal (Room 201) 6:30 pm Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC)

Friday, February 26th 7:30 am ACCDC

Saturday, February 27th

Sunday, February 28th 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:00 am Celebration Band Rehearsal (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir for 3 yrs to 2nd grade (Room 215) 9:30 am Children’s Choir for 3rd - 6th grade (Room 204) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 1:30 pm Stone Soup (Quapaw UMC) 5:30 pm 6th Grade Confirmation Class (Room 226) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse) 5:30 pm Women’s Bible Study (Room 123)

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

Asbury Weekly Calendar

Opportunities to Grow in Faith and Share Christ.

* WAC - Wilson Activity Center