Newsletter of Asbury United Methodist Church VOLUME 75· ISSUE 24· May 2021

the ASBURIAN

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

WORSHIP

Pastor’s Column 2

Music 3

FINANCE 4

EXPLORE

Adult Bible Study 13

Children 6

Youth 6

Asbury News 14

Spiritual Formation & Memberships 10

SERVE

Altar Guild 13

ACDC 3

ASP 8

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS 15

OFFICERS OF OUR CHURCH Carol Walston, Leadership Team Chair George Whitehead, Leadership Team Vice-Chair John Marshall, Staff-Parish Relations Chair TBD, Staff-Parish Relations Vice-Chair Pawel Szczurko, Board of Trustees Chair TBD, Board of Trustees Vice-Chair Brian Lewis, Finance Committee Chair TBD, Finance Committee Vice-Chair Sharon Dashiell, ACDC Board Chair Kim Bradshaw, Lay Leader Flora Glasgow, UMW President Sharon Marshall, Chair, BOD, Opportunity Shop Carlton Bradshaw, Chair, BOD, ASP Editor: Lydia Childs

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That's why I decided not to make another visit that could only be

painful to both of us. If by merely showing up I would put you in an

embarrassingly painful position, how would you then be free to cheer

and refresh me? That was my reason for writing a letter instead of

coming—so I wouldn't have to spend a miserable time disappointing

the very friends I had looked forward to cheering me up. I was

convinced at the time I wrote it that what was best for me was also best

for you. As it turned out, there was pain enough just in writing that

letter, more tears than ink on the parchment. But I didn't write it to

cause pain; I wrote it so you would know how much I care—oh, more

than care—love you!

- 2nd Corinthians 2:1-4 (the Message)

I looked out my window this morning and it was raining. Not just a heavy

dampness or a light mist, but a full out Southern Baptist downpour. It was

raining so hard that anyone being received into the church this morning

would have been baptized by immersion. To be truthful, I do not like rainy

days. I do not like getting wet. I do not like having to drag a coat or umbrella

with me wherever I go. I do not like green eggs and ham... oh, wait that’s an

entirely different story . . . In the immortal words of the late, great Karen Carpenter, “Rainy days

and Mondays always get me down.”

As I have reflected on my gloomy, dismal impression of rainy days, two important realizations

have occurred to me. First, in the immortal words of the great John Fogerty, “As long as I

remember, the rain’s been coming down,” and as far as I can tell the rain will keep coming down

well into the future. I have no control over whether it’s sunny or rainy. Jumping up and down and

crying out to God about the unfairness of rainy days in my life will not change the weather. All I

can do is control what I have control over: my own behavior. Feelings are what they are, and I

will probably never like rainy days, but I don’t have to mope around or act miserable just because

it’s raining. I can choose to embrace life and live it to its fullest even in the midst of a deluge. In

the immortal words of the late, great Reinhold Niebuhr, “God grant me the serenity to accept the

things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.”

The second realization is just as important as the first. In my own not so immortal words, “Just because

something is painful doesn’t mean that it is bad or wrong, and just because something feels good doesn’t

make it right.” We as a culture have gotten caught up in this idea that pleasure equates to correctness.

The better something feels the more right it must be. There is nothing more toxic to society than an

understanding of life that seeks to maximize pleasure. It is constantly seeking the next “high.” It denies

the reality that pain is as much a part of life as pleasure is. These teachings are in direct opposition to

what the New Testament says life is all about. In the immortal words of our Savior, Jesus the Christ,

“Anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it,

and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” The pathway to God includes both pain and pleasure.

It’s when we seek to live a God-centered life that we realize Jesus uses both good and bad experiences in

our lives to call us closer to him. Without the rain, nothing would grow and the earth would be devoid of

life. As much as I dislike rainy days, I know they are vital and necessary to the sustenance of God’s

creation.

I leave you this month with the immortal words of one of my favorite authors, Anonymous, “Into every

life a little rain must fall.”

Blessing and Peace to you all and try to stay dry,

Pastor Tom

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Asbury Chi ld and Development Center Our school year has truly flown by at Asbury Child Development Center!

We have learned and grown so much since September. Our students have

truly flourished over the course of nine months and we are so proud of

their accomplishments. The dedicated teachers and staff have worked

tremendously hard and it paid off in so many ways.

We would like to thank all of our ACDC families for their continuous

support to our school. We could not be who we are without supportive,

dedicated parents and families.

We would like to announce that our school has several openings for our 2021-2022 school year.

We have opening in our 3’s T/TH classes and a few spots still open in our 4’s AM program.

Please feel free to call our school office at 410-742-7058 to set up a tour to come and see our

wonderful school! Thank you all!

Casey Taylor, Director of ACDC

Dear Church Family,

I am extremely grateful for all of you who continue to support our music ministry program

at Asbury. We were truly blessed this Easter Sunday with beautiful weather and

magnificent musical offerings. A big thanks to the Praise Band, Chancel Choir, Revelation

Ringers, Kingdom Kids Singers, and all who made worship extra special after such a

challenging year. It was so nice to be able to gather for worship, celebrating the

Resurrection of Christ, for the first time since 2019.

During May, our music ministry will be preparing for summer worship in the garden and

Sanctuary. If you or someone you know is interested in singing or playing an instrument,

please feel free to contact me. There are a variety of ways to share one’s gift of music

through solos, duets, or small groups.

Dr. Michael Stefanek

Director of Music Ministries

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I read a statement concerning 3 types of givers that I thought was interesting and a little

amusing.

It stated that there are three kinds of givers - the flint, the sponge, and the honeycomb. To

get anything out of a flint, you must hammer it - and then, you get only chips and

sparks. To get water out of a sponge, you must squeeze it - and the more pressure you

use, the more you will get. But the honeycomb just overflows with its own sweetness.

Well, let me say that we are blessed with a congregation of the “honeycomb” kind of givers

here at Asbury, and for that, we are thankful. God has been so good to us, and while we could

never “pay Him back” for what He's done, we can certainly respond in love and obedience

regarding giving. A huge “thank you” to all for such faithful giving.

In last month’s Asburian and

bulletin notes, we challenged you

with a goal of helping to fund the

$4,000 budget of the Special Easter

Offering. Well, that goal was

exceeded, as together you gave

$4,396 to date. Other giving this

year outside of the operating

budget includes: UMCOR - $1,695,

Lazarus Fund - $624, Salisbury

Urban Ministries - $2,000,

Memorials - $895… ASP - $4,000

and the list could go on and on.

Powerful illustrations of our

Asbury “honeycombers”!

Last year, Asbury applied for a

forgivable loan through the Small

Business Association’s (SBA)

Paycheck Protection Program

(PPP). The PPP was established through the CARES Act within the SBA in response to the

COVID-19 pandemic and its impact to small businesses, including nonprofits. We were

awarded a loan of $154,400 to support the Church, ACDC, and Opportunity Shop. I am pleased

to report that we just received confirmation of the forgiveness of the full amount of the loan.

This loan was used to support payroll, employee benefits and utilities in 2020.

If you have any questions concerning any of the finances, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Janice Ilczuk

Director of Finance & Business

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Jan-March 2021 Actual

Jan-March 2021

Budget

Actual vs Budget

Difference

Jan- Dec 2021

Budget

Pledge Contributions $198,137 $225,000 ($26,863) $600,000

Unpledged Giving $16,244 $0 $16,244 $60,000

Plate Contributions $2,981 $4,500 ($1,519) $20,000

Special Contributions $1,130 $1,525 ($395) $11,500

Endowment $12,126 $12,125 $1 $12,125

Rentals $10,520 $11,125 ($605) $29,325

Interest-checking/mma/cd $49 $60 ($11) $4,402

Gain/loss on stock ($170) ($175) $5 ($500)

Total Income $241,017 $254,160 ($13,144) $736,852

Property Expenses $35,143 $37,972 ($2,829) $109,181

Ministry Expenses $71,119 $76,642 ($5,523) $307,767

Administrative Expenses $31,595 $32,580 ($985) $126,985

Apportionments $28,125 $28,125 $0 $94,563

Employee Benefits $32,366 $37,157 ($4,791) $150,136

Total Expenses $198,348 $212,476 ($14,128) $788,632

Net $42,669 $41,684 $984 ($51,780)

Another Easter has come and gone, and we continue the mission of making disciples of Jesus

Christ for the transformation of our world. This has been a very hard year and yet, you all, the

members and friends of Asbury, continue to be amazingly generous with all of your resources. It

is you who make the ministries here go, and I am grateful that you are willing to invest so much

of yourselves into all that Asbury is and does. Thank you!!

The first quarter of 2021 demonstrated the challenges that we face as the pandemic continues.

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2021 Hyde Scholarship Recipients Congratulations to Asbury's 2021 Hyde Scholarship recipients, Seth Edward Tayman and

Allison Cora Harris.

Seth and Allison have been active participants in Asbury's ministries their entire lives,

including Sunday School, Music, Puppets, Philadelphia Project, Drama, ASP, VBS, Acolyte/

Crucifer, and much more. Both are also leaders in their schools, active in service to the

community, and excel academically. They will graduate from Parkside High School in June.

Seth is the son of Brian and Lisa Tayman. He will attend Salisbury University where he plans

to study Nursing.

Allison is the daughter of David and Michelle Harris. She will attend Eastern University where

she plans to major in Biology.

A formal presentation of the Scholarships will be made during the 11:00 service on Sunday,

May 9th. Please congratulate these fine students when you see them, and pray that God will

continue to guide them in their future endeavors!

Seth Tayman Allison Harris

Giving in 2021 is down over $37,000 versus the same period last year. While this is

disappointing news, every cloud has a silver lining - and the good news for Asbury is that

expenses are also down considerably, resulting in a net surplus of $40,000. You all made this

possible, and again I say “Thank you.”

As we move forward, let us continue to resource the ministries that are reaching out in the

name of Christ. Music ministries have begun to return and invigorate worship. Puppets are

planning a show in May. ASP is preparing for a summer mission trip. Our work for Salisbury

Urban Ministries is continuing to resource the needs of the community. I pray that God

continues to use us to build the Kingdom here in this place. Let us rejoice in all that we are

doing, and will do, for Christ.

Pastor Tom

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Children and Care Ministri es KNIGHTS OF NORTH CASTLE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!

Mark your calendars for July 11-14 (5:45-8:00 PM)! VBS is BACK at Asbury

and we are so excited! At the Knights of North Castle VBS, Asbury's

Fellowship Hall will transform into a snowy castle and kids will become

knights, embarking on a quest to armor up with God! Brooke and Heather

need to assemble many castle guides (volunteers!) for this noble quest! We

can't do it without you! Science, Crafts, Snacks, Games, Drama...so many

places to share your gifts and talents! Please contact

brooke@asburyweb.org or heather@asburyweb.org to find out how you can

help!

Heather Harman, Director of Children and Care Ministries

Youth and Family Ministri es If you are a youth, parent, or grandparent and would like to receive my weekly Youth Update

emails filled with announcements, pictures, and updates on what we are learning about, please

send a message to brooke@asburyweb.org

We have a bunch of special Sundays and events coming up this month with the youth.

SUNDAY, MAY 9 AT 11:00: SENIOR RECOGNITION DAY

**If you have not heard from Brooke about Senior Bibles or Senior

Recognition Day, then she probably doesn’t have your contact

information. Please check in with brooke@asburyweb.org to make

sure we recognize your senior.

SUNDAY, MAY 16 AT 10:00: THE LAST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL

SUNDAY, MAY 16 AT 2:00: YOUTH PRAISE BAND INTEREST MEETING AND WORKSHOP

Tech. Instruments. Vocals. We need it all! Join us in Fellowship Hall where we will have a brief

workshop and talk about the vision and practice times for the band. It would be helpful for a

parent to come and be a part of the conversation. If you play an instrument, bring it along! If you

have some favorite music, bring it along! Even if you do not consider yourself to be a musical

person, there may be some cool ways for you to be involved with the leadership and tech team.

This invitation is open to 6th-12th graders, as well as 5th graders who will be 6th graders in the

Fall. If you would like more information feel free to contact brooke@asburyweb.org, Melissa

Hamilton-Nichols, or Brian Gicking.

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We are also looking for adult mentors for this group-- don’t worry! We aren’t asking anyone to

take sole responsibility, but many hands make light work and we want to build a team around

our youth to support them.

FRIDAY, MAY 21: PUPPETS PERFORMANCE IN FELLOWSHIP HALL

SUNDAY, MAY 23: THE LAST YOUTH GROUP MEETING

AND THEN ON A PERSONAL NOTE...

I’m graduating with my Masters of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary on May 10!

WEDNESDAY WALK AND TALKS

Heather and I are starting a new group for our Youth and 5th

graders. It is a purely social time aimed at having an excuse to

get out and do something. It’s super simple… on Wednesdays at

3:00 we are going to take a walk around our beautiful campus

and surrounding neighborhoods. Meet us in the parking lot by

the offices at 3:00, we’ll leave at 3:05. If you have any questions

or concerns, please contact Heather or Brooke at the church

office.

MORNING TEA

I have taken a break from Morning Tea for a little bit but I may return this

summer!

Brooke Phulesar, Director of Youth and Families Ministries

Puppets for Chris t COME ONE, COME ALL! PUPPETS ARE BACK YA’LL!

The Puppets for Christ ministry has missed performing for the

congregation, and we are happy to announce that there will be

a live show coming up in May. Please come out to support

Puppets for Christ’s spring show on Friday, May 21 at 6:30

pm. This year’s show will be entitled “Songs of Inspiration”.

The show performance should have been performed by our Class of 2020 senior’s last spring;

fortunately we are bringing the same show back to celebrate Class of 2021.

Due to circumstances, dinner and ice cream sundae bar will not be offered, but a special treat

will be handed out at the conclusion of the show. In addition, there will not be a charge, but an

RSVP list will need to be obtained for attendance purposes. In lieu of charging for the

performance, a love offering will be appreciated. Social distancing measures will be in place to

assure audience members are safe and masks are required. There will be three ways to make

your reservations for the show.

Reservations can be made April 25- May 16. Please submit the number of attendees by texting

or calling Amy Cropper at 410-726-2847, via Facebook or at puppetboss@comcast.net.

You don’t won’t to miss a night filled with wonderful entertainment. Come join us and help

celebrate our one and only high school seniors? We promise you won’t be disappointed!

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Asbury Service Project Onward… And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we

shall reap if we do not lose heart. –Galatians 6:9 (NKJV)

The ASP theme and verse for 2021 seems especially appropriate, given the

year that we have had. Last year there was no trip to Appalachia, but our

group did not lose heart; we spent a week serving the needy in our local

community. In the months since then, our

routines have been anything but; limited gatherings, no

pancake breakfasts, face coverings required for Christian

Shelter dinners and wheelchair ramp builds. But Asbury

and Asbury’s Service Project did not lose heart, and The

Lord has blessed our faithfulness!

We are coming down the home stretch in our preparations

for our return to Appalachia; May brings our final Christian

Shelter dinner and wheelchair ramp project prior to the trip.

We are planning to travel June 19-27, and we are currently

scheduled to serve in Tennessee. Thank you, Asbury, for

your continued support of this ministry. Without your

encouragement, prayers and financial blessings this

ministry could not exist.

As in years’ past, our ASP group has served dinners at

Christian Shelter October – May. Since the need for meals

for their guests does not take the summer off, we are once

again praying for groups from within Asbury to cover June

– September. If your group of 5 or so people feels called to

provide a meal for the Shelter’s guests during this time,

please contact Charles Emery or me.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to call me at

410-896-2776.

Carlton Bradshaw

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Stories From The Basement

H.O.P.E. in Action

Wicomico Presbyterian Church

Many of you may not know exactly how H.O.P.E. functions. So this month, we want to give you

an inside look at our organization. We have a staff of six volunteers who regularly help in the

office, one part-time employee and an AmeriCorps volunteer. We collaborate with 45 different

agencies in the Tri-County area. In one week, we assist as many as 40 to 60 different

individuals.

The amount of services provided by our office is amazing, especially since Social Services and

Social Security have stopped seeing clients in person due to Covid 19. This has created a large

gap in the delivering of benefits that our clients need to survive. We have seen an increase in

requests for help with obtaining unemployment, disability, health insurance and food stamps.

Most of those who come to H.O.P.E. do not have computer access or the ability to complete the

complicated electronic forms needed before benefits will be released. Our AmeriCorps volunteer

is an amazing young woman who came to us with previous experience in on-line forms,

insurance processing, and the patience to handle frustrated people, in addition to the social

service maze. She is able to accomplish so much for our clients; interacting with them, our

volunteers, managers and fellow staff with a pleasant smile and attitude. She often

accomplishes things we never thought possible. We are truly blessed to have someone who

brings hope and happiness to all those she serves.

God provides for us every time we ask for help, and our AmeriCorps volunteer is a true gift-not

only for us, but for our clients. We appreciate your prayers as we try to help the least, the lost,

and the last.

If you know of someone in need who would benefit from H.O.P.E.’s services or if you would like

to support us, please email us at hope@hopesby.com or call 410-677-0757.

Proverbs16:19-21 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder

with the proud. Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in

the Lord. The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction

Thank you!

Donna Clark, Executive Director

May 9 2021

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Spiritual Formation and Membership Dear Faith Family, The time we spend in and with scripture is important—do we spend time reading scripture, discussing scripture, memorizing scripture, dissecting scripture, journaling about scripture, praying the scriptures, using scripture for devotional material and/or lectio divina? Perhaps a more pointed question is ‘do we allow scripture to affect the way we live our lives’? Because it is possible to check these off the list and not change a thing about our attitude, our words, or our actions. How seriously do we take what Jesus says and the way

he acts, i.e., do we actively strive to model our living after him? As Christians we worship the Triune God, not scripture. That being said, scripture is the primary way that we have knowledge about Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and is the foundation of our faith. As United Methodists, one way we can know God is employing what some call the “Wesley Quadrilateral” (left). I like to refer to it as the “Wesley wind chime” however, because when we think of a quadrilateral all the sides are equal, and our Wesleyan

heritage tells us that we begin with scripture. For the Wesley wind chime, scripture is the main horizontal piece of the wind chime from which tradition, reason, and experience all hang. They are indeed interrelated, but scripture is primary. To me, this visual more accurately depicts this (right). The role that scripture plays in our lives and how we interpret it (hermeneutics) play a key role in our faith and how we live that out. It matters. In this same vein, I found the article below at umcdiscipleship.org and wanted to pass it along. I enjoy this sitcom about the 80’s and maybe you do as well. Be blessed! Kristen Wall-Love

Goldbergs, Hermeneutics, and Courageous Conversations BY SCOTT HUGHES "This verse obviously supports X," claims Sally. "Are you crazy? That verse obviously means Y," responds Ken. Isn't it fascinating when two people read the same Bible and come to opposing conclusions? This dynamic is why I have

always been drawn to hermeneutics, the study of textual interpretations. Whether you are conscious of it or not, you

have a hermeneutic that informs how you read and interpret Scripture. Even those who claim to adhere only

to the words of the Bible without any human interpretation don't realize how much their interpretation is informed by their culture, by their gender, by their ways of reasoning, and by a whole host of other factors.

A recent episode of the television show The Goldbergs made for a fascinating example of how different assumptions and perspectives inform our interpretation of a common text. The plot centered on how different

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Goldberg males interpreted the song "Cats in the Cradle." One son interpreted the song as "the greatest revenge song ever." For him, the dad referenced in the song finally makes time for the son, and then the son "sticks it to his old man" by being too busy. The other Goldberg son interpreted the song as the importance of spending time together as a family, since time so easily slips away. The Goldberg father, however, interpreted the song as the dad getting what he really wanted - "to be left alone." It was the same song with three radically different interpretations of meaning. As the Goldbergs reveal, the perspectives we bring to the task of interpretation determine to a large degree the conclusions we draw (especially when they are unexamined biases). The same reality is true when we read Scripture. Our perspectives can bias our interpretative conclusions. The biases I bring to interpretation would include: twenty-first-century American, bald, white, male from the Bible Belt (okay, so my baldness does not make an impact, but you get the drift). Due to these biases, I could uncritically read into the Bible twenty-first-century cultural forces such as individualism, consumerism, and so on. Reading the Bible, which was written many centuries earlier and shaped by Middle Eastern values (community, hospitality, etc.), means that I need to acknowledge a different frame of reference in order to discern more clearly what the Bible is intending to communicate. Or as my New Testament professor put it, we need to take off the glasses we see through (twenty-first century) and put on different glasses (first-century Roman and Jewish for the New Testament). Without clarifying our biases, we will unknowingly interpret Scripture through our limited perspective and --worse -- be trapped by our perspective. Biblical interpretation is hard work. We need biblical scholars to help uncover some of the dynamics at

play in the first century. Biblical interpretation is done best in community. In discussing our interpretations of Scripture, we need a healthy dose

of humility; and we need to hear from a variety of perspectives. We need the courage to hear from those we too easily dismiss. It will take courage to uncover

assumptions that might result in our changing our minds. We need Courageous Conversations.

Reflection Questions:

How aware are you of the perspectives you bring to the task of reading Scripture?

List as many as you can. Did any surprise you?

There are other resources available, but I have found this commentary to be

extremely helpful in understanding the culture, time, and place in which the

gospels were written. I highly recommend it. There are additional books in this

series for other books of the Bible as well.

Another item to note if you are using commentaries—notice the authors/

scholars—are they only from one demographic experience, i.e., white and male?

I realize the authors of this particular commentary are both white and male,

however I am urging you to be aware of this, especially since we are thinking

about perspectives and how our experiences shape how we view scripture.

Diversity is key. -Kristen

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Book club for June, July, and August,

respectively:

Come for one, two, or all of these. The tentative plan is to have one gathering (zoom or in person, to be determined as we get closer) near the end of each month to discuss the content of these short works. Please contact me if you want to sign up or have questions. kristen@asburyweb.org or 410-749-2131.

WOMEN’S RETREAT!

“Growing Slow” will help you:

-Find the true relief that comes when you stop running and start resting in Jesus

-Learn practices for unhurrying your heart and mind every day

-Let go of the pressure and embrace the small, good things already bearing fruit in

your life

-And engage slow growth through reflection prompts and simple application steps

MORE DETAILS TO COME!

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B.A.S .I .C . The BASIC Adult Sunday School class meets every Sunday from 10-10:45am in the

Catley Library. We are currently studying the book of Proverbs. No student preparation

is needed. All are welcome!

May’s Altar Guild

Brenda Martin (Chair)

Sharon Dashiell

Emily Saulsbury

Lou Elin Sheller

B IBLE 101

O PEN H EARTS OPEN M INDS Open Hearts Open Minds meets every Sunday from 10-10:45am via Zoom. All are

welcome!

We are in need of donations! Doing some spring cleaning? We 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 - 8:15 - 11:00 am

Tuesday - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday - 8:15 - 10:00 am

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!

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Shop

If you would like to have flowers placed on the altar, please call the church office.

Bible 101 is excited to announce that we are back in the Fox room on Sunday mornings at

10 A.M. We are continuing our study of the book of : THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES.

All are welcome to attend the class!

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***Are you receiving a printed Asburian but would rather see it in color, on our website? Or would you rather not

receive it? Please let us know. ***

Asbury News CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

The church office will be closed Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. Also, the

church office will be closed on Fridays June 4 thru September 3, 2021.

DO YOU HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR?

Senior Recognition Day is Sunday, May 9. Brooke needs to know who will be there to receive a

Bible. Having been in this position for a short time, Brooke may not have all the proper contact

information for families with seniors, so please contact her at brooke@absuryweb.org so she can

include you in her correspondence.

SALISBURY URBAN MINISTRIES NEEDS:

Lazarus Food Pantry: Toothpaste & ADULT Toothbrush, Bars of Soap and Deodorant. Kids

Café: Individual Snacks and Fruit Cups. Men’s Welcome Center: Men’s White Crew Socks.

Donation can be dropped off in the hallway near the sanctuary. If you refer to order online, please

deliver to Salisbury Urban Ministries 326 Barclay St.., Salisbury, MD 21804.

Help Feed Your Neighbor: Our Food Pantry has been blessed with plenty of food! You can pick up

food for your neighbor, family member, church member, co-worker, and for anyone in need. Just stop

by our Food Pantry on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10 AM – 12 PM. God bless you for reaching out

to others.

THE MACKEY ROOM RUG

The Mackey room rug, which has served us well for many, many years (and

has hosted Sunday School classes, children's music classes, Charge

Conferences, church services, Vacation Bible School and countless other

functions) is ready to retire and find a nice, quiet home. It is quite large,

14.4' x 27.4' and still lovely after all these years. Is it the perfect fit for your

home? Call Janice to adopt the Mackey rug and take it home for a donation

to the church.

GET INVOLED 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 kristen@asburyweb.org

“There’s no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a

good one.” Jill Churchill

A mother is she who can take the place of all others, but whose

place no one else can take. Cardinal Mermillod

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John Culver

Bruce & Ellen Smith

Robert & Bonnie Travis

Anne & Darrell Turner

Darrell Turner, Jr.

**MAY 2021 MEETINGS**

Date Day Time Meeting

5 Wed 5:30pm SPRC

11 Tue 12 noon Board of Trustees

12 Wed 7:00pm Leadership Team

13 Thur 5:30pm Finance Committee

25 Tue 10:00am Altar Guild

26 Wed 7:00pm UMW

*** Meetings are subject to change, please check with church office for verification of date, time and location. * All

meetings will be held in the Library, unless other arrangements are made.***

M EMORIALS

Church Announcements

SERVICE FOR WERNER GRUBER, JR. ON SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2021

Now that the pandemic restrictions are easing up a bit, we have memorial services for members

of our Faith Family. On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary, there will be a

memorial service for Werner Gruber. Werner was a beloved member of Asbury for 57 years. His

wife, Carolyn, has invited Asbury to join her and the family in celebrating Werner's life.

Attendees must wear masks and observe social distancing while seated in the pews.

May 4 - National Teacher Day

May 6 - National Nurse Day

May 9 - Mother’s Day

May 15 - Armed Force Day (US)

May 31 - Memorial Day

May 24 - Victoria Day

Celebrate May

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Asbury United Methodist Church 1401 Camden Avenue Salisbury, Maryland 21801 Phone: 410-749-2131 Fax: 410-749-2914 Email: asbury@asburyweb.org Website: www.asburyweb.org

Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Tom Pasmore Pastor of Care Ministries: Rev. Genevieve Jones Brown Administrative Office Manager: Lydia Childs Administrative Assistant: Sheri Burchard Director of Music Ministries: Michael Stefanek Director of Children and Care Ministries: Heather Harman Director of Finance and Building: Janice Ilczuk Director of Adult Spiritual Formation and Membership: Kristen Wall-Love Director of Youth & Family Ministries: Brooke Christensen Phulesar Maintenance Worker: Craig Brown ACDC Director: Casey Taylor ACDC Asst. Director: Danna Abbott