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.”

March 26, 2017

Mount Zion

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 March 26, 2017 8:30 A.M. & 10:45 A.M.

Gathering in God’s Presence

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude

*Call to Worship

Our foundation must be strong. May it be as strong as Mount Zion! Our praises should reach into the heavens. May they reach into the heavens as Mount Zion! Let us march to Mount Zion with faith, The path will free us and give us life!

*Hymn of Praise O God Our Help in Ages Past 114

Preparing Our Hearts

*Affirmation of Faith Affirmation from I Corinthians 888

This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which 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.

Children’s Moments (8:30) Laura Stinnett

(10:45) Rev. Chase Green

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.

Act of Praise What Wondrous Love is This Kelly Roberts and Chris Gele

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 The Eyes of All Wait Upon Thee Chancel Choir

Jean Berger

*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 Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service 581

Hearing God’s Word

Scripture Lesson Psalm 87 (NLT, Pew Bible) 453 The Message “Mount Zion” Rev. Chase Green

Responding to God With Our Lives

*Hymn of Commitment Marching to Zion 733

*Blessing of God’s People

*Choral Benediction The Lord Bless You and Keep You Chancel Choir Arr. Peter Lutkin

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

Postlude

Assisting in Worship: 8:30 - Vicki Logan / 10:45 - Mary Noble

Acolytes: 8:30 - Rachel Hof

Video Operator: 8:30 - Jason Stumhofer, Joe Hof / 10:45 - Mazhil, Sharath

Celebration Worship Wilson Activity Center

March 26, 2017 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.

Come, Now is the Time to Worship

Welcome and Announcements

This is Amazing Grace One Pure and Holy Passion

Children’s Moments

Laura Stinnett

Children 3 years to 5th 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

To the Ends of the Earth

The Message “Mount Zion”

Psalm 2 Rev. Mary Hilliard

The Invitation

How Great is Our God

The Blessing

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

Assisting in Worship: Cara Chapman

Sound Operator: Randy Dennis

Video Operator: Tony Hilliard

Celebration Band Celebration Singers Scott Southern Jay McDaniel Joe Stout Lanier Hocott Linda Southern

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

Diana Brandon, Director of Music Ministries diana@asbury-lr.org

Anguel Kehayov, Organist kehayata@hotmail.com

Cara Chapman, Director of Celebration Worship cara@asbury.lr.org

Laura Stinnett, Minister of Children laura@asbury-lr.org

Kayla Stout, Director of Nursery Ministry 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 Monday, March 27th.......................................................................Finance Committee 6 pm (Room 123) Tuesday, April 4th.....................................................................................Keenagers 12 pm (Warehouse) Friday, April 7th........................................................................................Parents’ Night Out 6 pm (WAC) Thursday, April 13th................................Maundy Thursday Communion Service 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Friday, April 14th...................................................................Good Friday Service 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) Saturday, April 15th...........................................................Easter Festival 10 am - 12 pm (South Lawn) Sunday, April 16th.............................................................................................................................EASTER!!

Pastor on Weekend Call: Mar. 24, 25, 26 Rev. Chase Green Mar. 31, Apr. 1, 2 Rev. Mary Hilliard

YOUTH NEWS:

We are starting an Asbury Youth Praise Team/Band! Our first meeting will be THIS SUNDAY, March 26 at 4 pm in the Warehouse. Please come if you are interested! We will be gathering info, deciding what songs we are going to start with, and talk about instruments. Even if you can’t play yet, if you have a desire to learn or be a part of this, PLEASE COME!!!

We will be continuing our Creed series tonight, talking about the Holy Spirit! WE WILL BE PLAYING GAMES, we have some guests coming to lead worship, and we’ll have some yummy supper! See you at 5:30! Bring a friend!

This Wednesday night, I’ll be teaching Junior High, and Lance will be teaching High School in our Lent series! Bring $8 for supper, which starts at 5:45 pm, and then our lessons start at 6:30 pm!

If you are going on Spring Retreat, we are leaving on Friday, March 31 at 5 pm! Be sure and grab a packing list from the youth board!

Drivers Bus Car Tim Wall Danny Burgess

Preaching Schedule Sunday, Mar. 26th Sunday, Apr. 2nd 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Chase Green Rev. Chase Green 10:45 Celebration Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard

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

Sun., Mar. 26: Confirmation Class, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Room 226

Wed., Mar. 29: Wild Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Room 210; The Edge, 5:45 pm, Room 206

Fri., Mar. 31-Sun., Apr. 2: Spring/Confirmation Retreat at Ozark Conference Center

Wed., Apr. 5: Wild Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, Room 210; The Edge, 5:45 pm, Room 206

Open dates for Sacred Grounds: Apr. 2, 9 & 16. The cost is $100 to sponsor a week. Call the office to schedule a date.

Prayers: Dorothy King Marian Matson Smitty Burgess Caroline Tatum Rob Ator, in the loss of his father If you desire a pastoral visit, please contact Rev. Mary or Rev. Chase. See contact info below.

Open dates for Flowers: Apr. 2, 9 & 16. Call the office to reserve a date.

Sunday, March 19, 2017 8:30 am: 113 10:45 am (Divine): 66 10:45 am (Celebration): 122 Total Worship Attendance: 301

Guests: 22 including 8 first-time

Sunday, March 26th 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3 yrs - 2nd grade (Room 215) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3rd-5th grade (Room 206) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 5:30 pm Confirmation Class (Room 226) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Student Ministries (Warehouse)

Monday, March 27th 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 6:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting (Large Conference Room) 6:30 pm Men’s Basketball (WAC) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)

Tuesday, March 28th 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 6:00 pm Crisis Disability Peer Meeting/OASIS (Warehouse) 6:00 pm Gospel of Luke Bible Study (Large Conference Room) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting (WAC)

Wednesday, March 29th 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 5:45 pm Lenten Dinner (WAC) 5:45 pm The Edge (Room 206) 6:00 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:00 pm Student Ministries (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Wild Wednesdays (Room 210) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200)

Thursday, March 30th 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 5:45 pm ACCDC Math & Science Index Training (Warehouse) 6:30 pm Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC)

Friday, March 31st 7:30 am ACCDC 2016/2017 Classes 5:00 pm Youth leave for Spring Retreat 5:30 pm Set up for Pinewood Derby (WAC) Saturday, April 1st 9:00 am Pinewood Derby (WAC) Sunday, April 2nd 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 8:00 am Celebration Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (WAC) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3 yrs - 2nd grade (Room 215) 9:30 am Children’s Choir 3rd-5th grade (Room 206) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am Celebration Band Pre-Service Music 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 am Celebration Worship (WAC) 12:00 pm Youth return from Spring Retreat 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