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Asbury United Methodist Church
Loving...Serving...Transforming Lives
February 22, 2015 ~ 8:30 am and 10:30 am Services
MISSION STATEMENT
Love God and one another, serve our community, and transform lives.
VISION
A radically inclusive community, empowered to spread God’s love
throughout the world.
BELIEFS
We believe we are created in the image of God. We believe God loves everyone
and through Christ saves‐revives‐renews the world. We believe God through the
Holy Spirit changes lives. We believe the church is the body of Christ with a
mission. We believe the Bible is the word of God. We believe that God has gifted
everyone and the church for the purposes of God. We believe discipleship is a
continuing journey.
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
First Sunday in Lent
8:30 am and 10:30 am Worship
†† = Those who are able may stand AAHH = African American Heritage Hymnal ‐ Yellow Hymnal UMH = United Methodist Hymnal ‐ Red Hymnal Please use this time for prayer and meditation as we prepare for Worship.
PRELUDE
INTROIT 8:30 am—God So Loved the World...Curry 10:30 am—Jesus, Lover of My Soul ††CALL TO WORSHIP
10:30 am—Take Time to Be Holy...Stebbins THE CHURCH GATHERS Leader: God has set his rainbow in the skies, as a reminder of his steadfast love.
People: God’s love endures forever.
Leader: God has promised to measure his justice with his grace.
People: Grant us grace to believe in your goodness.
Leader: The Lord spoke, the earth shook and the skies were ripped open.
People: Grant us faith to trust you, even in your anger.
Leader: The Lord is King. The Lord is Judge. The Lord is good.
People: God’s faithful love endures forever.
Leader: Come, let us worship the Lord!
People: God’s faithful love endures forever.
PROCESSIONAL HYMN
10:30 am—Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (127 UMH)
WELCOME AND WORDS OF HOSPITALITY
PASSING OF THE PEACE
Koinonia (579 AAHH)
►►►►►►(Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) ††HYMN OF PRAISE
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (298 UMH)
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of all the colors, we confess to you that our lives are too often monochromatic. You
present us with all the opportunities of the rainbow, and we restrict ourselves to safe
neutrals. We do not risk bright yellow love, or deep purple justice. We keep our choices
to a minimum, preferring to stick with what we know. Wrap your rainbow around us, O
God, and liberate us. Your covenant reminds us that we do not need to be afraid to take
risks. Let us be a rainbow people for you. WORDS OF ASSURANCE
God has set a bow in the clouds, to be a sign of the covenant between God and the earth.
God is faithful and remembers God’s promises, so be not afraid! Live as a forgiven and
color‐full people.
►►►►►(Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary
10:30 am—Kisha Woolen
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
MINISTRY OF MUSIC
8:30 am—This Little Light of Mine...John Work** Robert Brown, Tenor 10:30 am—Cornerstone...Goss/Swaim CALL TO PRAYER 10:30 am—Just A Little Talk with Jesus...Derricks MORNING PRAYER
Rev. Adam Briddell, Associate Pastor
PRAYER RESPONSE
8:30 am—What a Friend We Have in Jesus...Converse 10:30 am—Thy Way, O Lord...Deas WE HEAR THE WORD
SCRIPTURE LESSON
Genesis 9:8‐17 (OT—Pg. 7)
Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
††HYMN OF PREPARATION SERMON
Jesus is All the World to Me (469 UMH) “A New Start”
Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
††HYMN OF INVITATION
O Love, That Wilt Not Let Me Go (443 UMH)
Worshipers are invited to pray at the altar in private or signal to an Intercessory Prayer
member to pray with you. Also at this time, you may come down to join Asbury in Christian
Fellowship.
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERING OFFERTORY
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
8:30 am—Ride On, King Jesus...Hall Johnson** Robert Brown, Tenor 10:30 am—Is There Anybody Here...arr. R. Nathaniel Dett** ††OFFERTORY RESPONSE
Doxology 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.
OFFERTORY PRAYER
WE SCATTER TO BE THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD ††HYMN OF RECESSION
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me (521 UMH)
BENEDICTION
Go forth as signs of God’s love.
We go as rainbows of compassion and hope.
Go forth as children of God’s promise.
We go as signs of God’s love and mercy!
Go forth as heirs of God’s covenant of grace.
We go as pools of baptismal water, blessing all we touch.
8:30 am—A Mighty Fortress...Whitsett POSTLUDE
10:30 am—Lead Me, Guide Me...Doris Akers**
**African‐American composers and arrangers.
The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary.
WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts and Wesleyan Choir Director: Everett P. Williams, Jr.
Organist: Earl Hargrove (8:30 am)
Choir: Wesleyan Choir
Soloist: Robert Brown, Tenor (8:30 am)
Children’s Message: Kisha Woolen (10:30 am)
Liturgists: Angelique Bradford & Stephanie Myers (8:30 am)
Kisha Woolen & Ruth Scarbrough (10:30 am)
Ushers: Men
Greeters: Rebecca Ross, Lorraine Thompson & Terri Thompson (8:30 am)
Marian Lewis, Elizabeth Saunders & Carol Travis (10:30 am)
Acolytes: DuVal Harrell (8:30 am) & Danielle McEaddy (10:30 am)
Trustees on Duty: Darryl Wyles (8:30 am) & James Nero (10:30 am)
Welcome to Asbury United Methodist Church. We are so glad you
joined us today for worship! We hope that through word, music,
fellowship and prayer you will experience the presence of God
today. Please make sure you sign the Attendance Register as it is
passed so that we can share with you about what is happening in
the life of this church.
NURSERY
Our nursery is available for infants
through four-year-olds on Sundays
from 10:30 am–12:15 pm. The nursery
is located on the third floor of the
Education Building in room 2-5.
SUNDAYSCHOOL
8:30 am
Neighbor Bible School
9:30 am
Nursery and Kindergarten—Room 2‐5
Adult School—Room 1‐9, 1‐12
Parents Class—Room 2‐3
Young Adults—Room 1‐11
Youth—Rooms 2‐8 & 2‐9
Asbury’s Week At‐A‐Glance
Sunday, February 22, 2015
8:30 & 10:30 am—Worship, Sanctuary
8:30 am—Neighbor Bible Study, Library
9:30 am—Neighbor‐to‐Neighbor Breakfast, G‐1
9:30 am—Sunday School, 1‐9/1‐11/1‐12/2‐3/2‐5/2‐8/ 2‐9
9:30 am—Mission Team (undergarment & toiletry
distribution), Old Social Hall
12:00 pm—Higher Ed & Campus Ministries, 1‐11/1‐12
12:30 pm—UMW Candace Group Meeting, 2‐8/2‐9
Monday, February 23, 2015
7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., G‐1/1‐11/
1‐12/Old Social Hall
12:00 pm—Lent: Worship and Prayer, Sanctuary
3:00 pm—Deadline: Asburyan Bulletin & Ads
6:00 pm—DC Stop Modern Slavery, G‐1
6:45 pm—APAT, Sanctuary
7:00 pm—DC Wado‐Ryu Martial Arts, 2‐8/2‐9
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., G‐1/1‐11/
1‐12/Old Social Hall
10:00 am—Covenant Bible Study II
(1st UMC of Hyattsville, 6201 Belcrest Rd., MD)
7:00 pm—Changing Hearts & Systems for Racial
Justice & Reconciliation, G‐1 & Old Social Hall
7:00 pm—Covenant Bible Study II, 1‐11/1‐12
From the Senior Pastor’s Desk
February 2015
Word for the Month: “REMEMBER”
Scripture of the Month: I was pushed back and about
to fall, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength
and my defense; he has become my salvation. Psalm
118:13-14
Thought for the Month: Celebrate African American
History Month with this annual collection of devotions
to increase a sense of knowledge and awareness of
African American history, foster pride in that history,
and strengthen personal and communal faith, hope,
and commitment to a rich heritage and future.
Emphasis for the Month: Spiritual Formation
Pastor’s Book of the Month: African American History
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., G‐1/1‐11/
1‐12/Old Social Hall
6:30 pm—Church Council Meeting, 2‐8/2‐9
6:45 pm—APAT, Sanctuary
7:30 pm—Wesley Seminary—PMM 1, 1‐9
Thursday, February 26, 2015
7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., G‐1/
1‐11/1‐12/Old Social Hall
Friday, February 27, 2015
7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., G‐1/1‐11/
1‐12/Old Social Hall
12:00 pm—Neighbor‐to‐Neighbor Debriefing, Chapel
THIS LENT, DO SOMETHING
DIFFERENT FOR LUNCH….
Saturday, February 28, 2015
10:00 am—Handbell Choir Rehearsal, G‐13
10:30 am—Food Pantry, Food Pantry Area
11:00 am—APAT, Sanctuary
11:00 am—Wesleyan Choir Rehearsal, Old Social Hall
11:30 am—Dance Ministry Rehearsal, 1‐11/1‐12
12:00 pm—VBS Planning Meeting, 1‐9
12:30 pm—Male Chorus Rehearsal, Old Social Hall
12:30 pm—UMM Meeting (Groups 1,6,9,12), G‐1
2:00 pm—Higher Praise Choir, Old Social Hall
5:00 pm—InspireDC 2015 Lent Small Groups, G‐1
WORSHIP AND PRAYER
MONDAYS @ NOON
IN THE ASBURY SANCTUARY
Asbury Vacation Bible
School Planning Meeting
Sat., Feb. 28 at 12pm
Room 1-9
We need you to be a
part of the team!!!!
Questions? Contact
Kisha Woolen
202-841-5310
Church Women United
Prayer Requests
Prayer requests may be made on prayer cards
located in the pew envelope holders.
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Place cards in the prayer boxes in the narthex or
at the entrance to the prayer chapel.
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You may also send prayer requests to
[email protected].
Weekly prayer partners will respond to your
requests. We are grateful to God for the opportunity
to serve you through intercession.
Yours in Christ,
Barbara & Phillip Collins
Prayer Ministry Coordinators
Please join us as we celebrate
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
Friday, March 6 at 10am
Union Wesley AME Zion Church 1860 Michigan Ave., NE, Washington, DC Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Feb. 28 to
B. Fortenberry, 202‐584‐3786 or
C. McDaniel, 301‐420‐2540
Asbury UMC Scholarships for
High School Graduates &
Continuing College Students!
In June 2015 we will have a large number of
students graduating from high school who
will matriculate to college. We're asking for
donations that will go directly to the
Higher Education and Campus Ministries
2015 Scholarship fund. Please make your
tax deductible donation:
Payable to: Asbury UMC
Memo: 2015 HECM Scholarship Fun
Movies@Asbury: Sat., March 21 at 2pm
Invite your friends and family to watch "The
LEGO Movie" in Room G-1. There will be
refreshments and a discussion afterwards.
Admission is free. Parking is available.
Make this donation a part of your weekly
offering and place it in the offering plate.
We truly appreciate your gifts! Give now
and give frequently! God bless our fantastic
students at Asbury UMC.
Giving Cards
ASBURY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
We are celebrating 70 years of service this year!!!
You can get in on the celebration by joining the Asbury Federal
Credit Union and enjoying all the benefits.
We are offering share loans as low as 5% and short term loans
as low as 10%.
Our Annual Meeting will be on Sunday, May 3. Mark your
calendar. Please come and join the celebration. Good food and
door prizes.
We are still accepting your
completed Estimate of Giving
Cards from Consecration
Sunday. You can pick one up
from the Narthex or from
outside the church office.
Please drop them in the
offering basket, or mail them to
the finance office. Asbury’s
ministries are counting on your
financial support!
~~Stewardship Committee
The credit union will be traveling to see Joseph this year on
Friday, June 19 in Strasburg, Pa. and Toby's Dinner Theatre of
Columbia on Sunday, October 18.
DAILYWORD
Sunday, February 22
Exodus 3:1-14
Thursday, February 26
Jeremiah 1:4-10
Monday, February 23
Genesis 33:1-4
Friday, February 27
Philippians 2:12-18
Tuesday, February 24
Matthew 26:36-46
Saturday, February 28
Isaiah 43:1-7
Wednesday, February 25
Mark 2:23-3:6
HOUSEKEEPING
 There is an elevator in the Education Building that
accesses all levels of the church—the sanctuary, the
fellowship hall, and all the Sunday School rooms.
 Free parking is available Sundays in the garage adjacent
to our 11th Street entrance. You may pick up a parking
pass from the 11th Street reception desk.
 Restrooms are on the lower level on either side of the
narthex. There is also a family restroom on the main
level in the Education Building.
Asbury United Methodist Church
Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor
Rev. Adam Briddell, Associate Pastor
Bishop Forrest Stith, Retired Bishop in Residence
Mr. Robert Mallett and Ms. Rene Carter, Lay Leaders
Rev. Dr. Joseph Daniels, Jr., District Superintendent
Bishop Marcus Matthews, Baltimore‐Washington Annual Conference
Visit asburyumcdc.org for information about our ministries.
Find us on Facebook and Twitter.
926 11th St., NW, Washington, DC 20001
202‐628‐0009 (office) and 202‐783‐0519 (fax)
[email protected]
Monday‐Friday ~ 9:30 am‐5:00 pm
“God of Second Chances” Lenten Sermon Series
Sunday, February 22
“A New Start”
Genesis 9:8-17
Sunday, March 1
“A New Name”
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Sunday, March 8
“Unnecessary Roughness?”
Exodus 20:1-17; John 2:13-22
Sunday, March 15
“A New Path"
Ephesians 2:1-10
Sunday, March 22
“A New Heart”
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Lent and Holy Week Calendar
Worship and Prayer – Mondays at 12pm – Asbury Sanctuary
 February 23
 March 16
 March 2
 March 23
 March 9
 March 30
Palm Sunday: March 29
 8:30am
 10:30 am
Maundy Thursday: April 2
 Drama—Judas: What Was He Thinking
 7:30 pm—Asbury Sanctuary
Good Friday: April 3
 Seven Last Words—Sanctuary—12:00-3:00 pm
 Community Good Friday Meal—G-1—1:00-5:00 pm
Easter: April 5
 6:30 am
 8:30 am
 10:30 am
BLACK HISTORY LOCAL LEGEND - ANOTHER BLACK MASTER SCUBA DIVER WORLD WIDE
Terron E. Whitehead – AKA Mr. Tee, has been around water activities most of his life. He is a
swimmer, CPR/FA/defibrillator, lifeguard, water safety, and scuba diver Instructor. Over 25 + years,
Terron has been teaching water training to hundreds of students. Terron has taught students at the
early age of 6 months to 91 years old. Terron has been certified as a Scuba Driver for over 40 years.
Terron has travel around the world diving and teaching students as far as Israel and Indonesia. Terron
formed a youth snorkeling program with hopes that they will become future scuba divers.
Terron has several charter memberships throughout the diving community which is worldwide. For 40
years, Terron has been a charter member of the oldest “Black Driving Club” (UAS). For 40 year,
Terron has been a charter member with the “Professional Association of Diving Instructors” (PADI).
For 25 years, Terron has been a charter member with the “National Association of Black Scuba Divers”
(NABS). Terron has received many certifications from the associations for his diving, teaching and
other achievements as a scuba diver.
Terron is a trained video and still shot underwater photographer. He has seen and dove with just
about every predator down under except the Great White and the Killer Whale. His best dives are
shark dives and he is an underwater hunter.
I enjoy the nature of the Seas and Oceans that God has created and invite you to be educated of the third world
below.(from Terron) Come join us and take a scuba diving class and witness the wonders below…
TERRON “ MASTER DIVER” WHITEHEAD 2015