God Has a Plan for You!We understand Sundays can be difficult for families. We are so happy you have joined us today. We know it takes a lot to get everyone ready and out the door

on a Sunday morning. Relax! You made it here!

Remember God has a plan for your life! You may not feel that way at times but He is here for you always. Worship with us, let the Holy Spirit move through you

and explore the scriptures with Pastor Tom as you discover your life plan.

8 amTraditional Servicein the Chapel

11 amModern Servicein the Sanctuary

ChildrenNursery & Early Childhood Ages 6 weeks to Pre-K, first floorHours: 7:45 am–12 pmElementary Ages Kindergarten to 5th grade, second floorHours: 9:15 or 11 am

Students6th–12th Grade9:15 am, in Venue (south of main building)6th–8th grades, upstairs9th–12th grades, downstairs

9:15 amTraditional Servicein the Sanctuary

WorshipWorship

New Sermon Series Starting May 1 Good Work We are God’s handiwork, created to do good works. While many consider work to be a four-letter word and a necessary evil, work is both an expression of God’s image in us and His gift to us. Come find out more!

Sermon Journals Available at all Guest Service DesksLearn more about, “Good Work” by reading along in the journal as we examine God’s view of work in our lives. Available at the Guest Services desks and the main office for $5.00.

Announcements

Current Sermon SeriesApril 24 -As we address our doubts in regard to religion, the Church, Christians and hypocrites, it is helpful to avoid sweeping generalizations. If the Church engages the people the way Jesus did, the Church gets filled with moral failures and challenging people—but these are people, we are people, and all of us are in the process of being transformed.

2016 Confirmation BaptismsAfter our students go through confirmation, they are asked if they would like to join Asbury. Today 22 students have decided to take that public profession of faith and become a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. This is part of their confirmation journey and tonight, 81 7th graders will join the church during the confirmation service.

9:15 am

Jess Cheek

Joel Cooper

Jennifer Creason

Kylie Hammack

Olivia Harris

Ian Hislop

Solomon Messimore

Julia Parkhill

Max Starkweather

Tyler Waites

11 am

Grace Ahlfenger

Grayson Berryhil

Kyndall Campbell

Lauren Duffy

Mollie Grusendorf

Aria Hansen

Greyson Hedrick

Emma McNeese

Cooper O’Dea

Carson Piles

Shawn Rutledge

Blair Simon

7th grade confirmation service April 24, 2016, 6 pm. All are invited to attend.

Welcome Bishop Mameo from TanzaniaAsbury welcomes Lutheran Bishop Jacob Mameo from Tanzania and Asbury-supported missionaries Robert and Linda Spitaleri in our services today.

Bishop Mameo serves the Morogoro Diocese in Tanzania, where Asbury has worked among the Kami people since 1997. The Spitaleris have recently retired from serving in this same area with The Mission Society since 2003 and in Asia prior to that.

Tanzania is one of Asbury’s primary focus areas for mission. Asbury’s Global Outreach chose to work among the Kami because they were an unreached people group – an ethnic group without an indigenous, self-propagating Christian church movement. Some of the Kami are Muslim and some practice traditional religions such as animism. Through partnership with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania, Asbury has helped establish about 30 churches among the Kami, and the percentage of Christians among the Kami is approaching two percent. Praise be to God! Over the years, Asbury has regularly sent medical, water well and construction teams.

Want to learn more? Meet Bishop Mameo and Robert Spitaleri at an informal reception in the Parlor this Tuesday, April 26 from 7-8:30 pm.

Or join the mission in Tanzania? A construction team will be rebuilding a church in Tanzania September 2-11. Speak with Jim Davis or Marilene Long in Asbury’s Outreach office for details or other opportunities for involvement.

Jim Davis with Bishop Mameo and his daughter

The church at Lukanangazi, built with Asbury’s support

Robert and Linda Spitaleri

An Asbury-installed water well, one of eight installed on recent missions

• Tuesday, May 10, 6 – 8:45 pm• Child care: $5/child, $20 max• Reservations: one week prior• Email: asanderson@asburytulsa.org

Next Steps to Joining Asbury

1. Attend a Joining Asbury luncheon.If you are interested in joining Asbury or finding out more about us, please plan to attend one of the Joining Asbury luncheons held monthly.

At the luncheon, you will meet the pastors, find out more about Asbury’s vision and hear about worship, growth and influence opportunities that are available to you.

Luncheons will take place on the following dates from 12:15–2:15 pm.

• May 1, Parlor

Lunch is provided, and child care is available for 6 weeks to 6th grade. Call 918.392.1191 or register online at myasburytulsa.org. Walk-ins are welcome.

2. Visit with a pastor.After you attend the Joining Asbury luncheon, visit with a pastor. Signup sheets are available at the luncheon.

3. Schedule to join.Join on New Member Sunday, which is normally the second Sunday of each month.

Log on to myasburytulsa.org.Myasburytulsa.org is a convenient tool that provides the congregation with easy access to event registration, communities, online giving and preferred communication interests within all areas of Asbury United Methodist Church.

Register for events.Register for RoadMap Bible classes and events for Asbury, Children’s Ministry and Student Ministry.

Give securely online.Contribute one time or set up a schedule for recurring giving. Electronic checks and debit cards, no credit cards.

Preferred Communication Interests.Choose the ministry communication you would like to receive from Asbury.

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Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week:

April 25: Romans 14:1-23 April 26: Matthew 23:1-39 April 27: Genesis 1:26-28

April 28: Genesis 1:31-2:3 April 29: Genesis 2:5-22 April 30: John 5:16-20

Next Week: Good Work– The Gift of Work

Order of Worship | April 24, 20168 AM

WELCOME Rev. Charlie Ryser

PRELUDE Barbara Graves

BAPTISM Dr. Tom Harrison

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know Dr. Pat Calhoun Hymn #163

CREED~GREETING~ NEW MEMBERS

SPECIAL MUSIC The Lord Is My Shepherd Maribeth Blunt, soprano Cheryl Thompson, piano

CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS Grace Greater Than Our Sin Hymn #365 Because He Lives Hymn #364

PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Tom Harrison

PASTORAL MOMENT

DOXOLOGY

OFFERTORY The Promises of God Charlene Ravens Asbury Singing Ambassadors

SCRIPTURE Titus 3:1-11

MESSAGE ROOM FOR DOUBT Dr. Tom Harrison Doubt and Imperfect People

SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Rev. Charlie Ryser

POSTLUDE

6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 | www.asburytulsa.org | 918.492.1771

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Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week:

April 25: Romans 14:1-23 April 26: Matthew 23:1-39 April 27: Genesis 1:26-28

April 28: Genesis 1:31-2:3 April 29: Genesis 2:5-22 April 30: John 5:16-20

Next Week: Good Work– The Gift of Work

Order of Worship | April 24, 20169:15 AM

PRELUDE Asbury Power & Light

CALL TO WORSHIP Sean Groombridge

WELCOME Rev. Gloria McGee-Denton

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY

HANDBELL SPECIAL “Blessed Assurance” Cynthia Bedford

BAPTISMS Rev. Charlie Ryser

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name Hymn #154

BAPTISMS Rev. Gloria McGee-Denton

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN By Faith

BAPTISMS Rev. Charlie Ryser Rev. Gloria McGee-Denton

ANTHEM Grace Sean Groombridge

PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Tom Harrison

PASTORAL MOMENT

DOXOLOGY

OFFERTORY God of Grace and God of Glory Johnny Fuller

SCRIPTURE Titus 3:1-11

MESSAGE ROOM FOR DOUBT Dr. Tom Harrison Doubt and Imperfect People

CHORAL RESPONSE We Walk By Faith Sean Groombridge

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Rosanna Corrales

6767 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133 | www.asburytulsa.org | 918.492.1771

facebook.com/asburytulsa twitter.com/asburytulsa

Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week:

April 25: Romans 14:1-23 April 26: Matthew 23:1-39 April 27: Genesis 1:26-28

April 28: Genesis 1:31-2:3 April 29: Genesis 2:5-22 April 30: John 5:16-20

Next Week: Good Work– The Gift of Work

Order of Worship | April 24, 201611 AM

WELCOME Jon Odom

INTRODUCTION TO BAPTISMS

APOSTLES’ CREED

WORSHIP SONG The Stand Chris Cleveland

BAPTISMS

WORSHIP SONG Search My Heart

BAPTISMS

WORSHIP SONG Lord I Need You

BAPTISMS

WORSHIP SONG From The Inside Out

PASTORAL PRAYER Jon Odom

PASTORAL MOMENT

OFFERTORY

SCRIPTURE Titus 3:1-11

MESSAGE ROOM FOR DOUBT Dr. Tom Harrison Doubt and Imperfect People

RESPONSE MUSIC Come as You Are Chris Cleveland

BENEDICTION Jon Odom

Connect with our pastors: Jon Odom | jodom@asburytulsa.org | twitter.com/jonodom Dick Read | rdread@asburytulsa.org

If you would like someone to pray with you, prayer partners are available following the service in the prayer room by the elevators near the south entrance.