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

225-9231 · www.asbury-lr.org

Asbury UMCLR

Our Mission

A Faith Family sharing Christ

to meet the needs of all people.

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.”

May 12, 2019

Mother’s Day

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

May 12, 2019 8:30 & 10:45 A.M.

Gathering in God’s Presence

Welcome and Announcement

Dedication of Pew Cushions in memory of Pat Yancey (8:30 Only)

Prelude

*Hymn of Praise Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 139

*Litany of Faith

For our mothers, who have given us life and love, that we may show them reverence and love, We pray to the Lord. For mothers who have lost a child through death, that their faith may give them hope, and their family and friends support and console them, We pray to the Lord. For women, though without children of their own, who like mothers have nurtured and cared for us, We pray to the Lord. For mothers, who have been unable to be a source of strength, who have not responded to their children, and have not sustained their families, We pray to the Lord. Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless these women, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Preparing Our Hearts

Act of Praise If I Were a Butterfly JOY Choir

So Love Directors: Mary Noble and Ann Pierce

Children’s Moments (8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard

(10:45) Laura Stinnett

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.

Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend their own special time, called Kids’ Club. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend.

*Please stand as you are able.

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 Lord, Make Me An Instrument Chancel Choir

Mary MacDonald

*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 For the Beauty of the Earth (vs. 1,2,4,6) 92

Hearing God’s Word

Scripture Lesson Mark 3:31-35 (NLT, Pew Bible) 763

Proverbs 31:10, 25-31 (NLT, Pew Bible) 504

The Message “From the Outside, Looking In” (8:30) Rev. Mary Hilliard

“The Role of a Mother” (10:45) Rev. Doug Walker

Responding to God With Our Lives

*Hymn of Commitment Happy the Home When God Is There 445 *Blessing of God’s People

*Choral Benediction Amen Chancel Choir

John Rutter You are encouraged to go serve Christ after the singing of the Benediction.

Postlude

Liturgist: 8:30 - Audrey Smith / 10:45 - Jack Henderson

Acolytes: 8:30 - Nathan Hof

Sound/Video Operator: 8:30 - Jason Stumhofer, Shane Marriott

Receptions! Receptions! And MORE Receptions! With change and transitions, Asbury will host a series of receptions. Please take note of

the following:

June 9 – 9:30 AM in the Wilson Activity Center, a Retirement Reception

and Video Presentation of Pastor Mary’s 40 Year Journey in UMC Minis-

try will be held. This will be her last day at AUMC. You are invited to

come and celebrate the Hilliards’ ministry here.

June 23 - 9:30 AM in the Wilson Activity Center, a Farewell Reception

will be given for Pastor Doug as he prepares to serve his new appointment at

Mountainside UMC. This will be his last day at AUMC. You are invited to

come and celebrate the Walkers’ ministry here.

June 30 – 9:30 AM in the Wilson activity Center, a Welcome

Reception will be given for Revs. Dede Roberts and Nick

Schimmer, as they begin their ministries at Asbury UMC. This will be their

first Sunday, so please come and welcome them to the Asbury Family!

LAUNCH Worship Wilson Activity Center

May 12, 2019 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.

Welcome and Announcements

If I Were a Butterfly / So Love JOY Choir

Directors: Mary Noble and Ann Pierce

Your Love Awakens Me King of My Heart

Children’s Moments Rev. Mary Hilliard

Children 3 years to 5th grade are invited to attend their own special time, called Kids’ Club. Please meet at the back of the worship area to attend.

Reckless Love

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Our Gifts

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

The Message

“From the Outside, Looking In” Mark 3:31-35 Rev. Mary Hilliard

The Invitation

Jesus Loves Me

The Blessing

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

Worship Leader: Caleb Conrad

Sound Operator: Randy Dennis

Video Operator: Tony Hilliard

LAUNCH Band LAUNCH Singers Jay McDaniel Maddy Adkins, Vincent McNerlin Valera McDaniel

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

Rev. Doug Walker, Pastor of Discipleship/Congregational Care doug@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

Caleb Conrad, Director of Praise & Worship caleb@asbury-lr.org

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

Diane Wright, Minister of Youth & Young Adults diane@asbury-lr.org

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

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

Ora Bunton, ACCDC, Director accdcdir@asbury-lr.org

Abby Ramirez, ACCDC, Asst. Director asstdir@asbury-lr.org

Special Events Thursday, May 16th………………………………….…….ACCDC Graduation 9 am (Sanctuary) Monday, May 20th………………….…….Finance Committee Meeting 6 pm (Large Conf. Room) Sunday, May 26th ………………...……..Memorial Day Sunday, One Service 10 am (Sanctuary)

Drivers Van Car Jim Britt Ron Paulson

Pastor on weekend call: May 10, 11, 12 Rev. Doug Walker May 17, 18, 19 Rev. Mary Hilliard

Today’s Flowers: In memory of John & Martha King by Gail King. Open dates are May 19 & 26. Call the office to reserve a date.

Preaching Schedule May 12, 2019 May 19, 2019 8:30 Divine Worship Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard 10:45 Divine Worship Rev. Doug Walker Rev. Doug Walker 10:45 LAUNCH Service Rev. Mary Hilliard Rev. Mary Hilliard

YOUTH NEWS: Questions? Contact Diane Wright, Minister of Youth & Young Adults

Tonight: We will not be meeting due to Mother’s Day! Enjoy the day with your family. Saturday, May 18: We will meet at the church at 5:30 pm to go to Methodist Family Health to serve ice cream & toppings to the children staying there, following a cookout they’re having. We should be back at the church 7:30-8:00 pm. Sunday, May 19: We will meet at the church at 2:15 pm to go play Paintball! Bring $30 & wear appropriate clothing! We will be back at the church at 6:15 pm.

Wednesday night Children & Youth activities have concluded for the Spring. We will resume after Labor Day!

Sunday, May 5, 2019 8:30 am (Divine) 126 Guests: 10:45 am (Divine) 76 39, including 10:45 am (LAUNCH) 113 19 first time Total Worship Attendance: 315

Prayers: Clifford Smith Becky Flynn Larry Brown Theone James Kate Southern Bridges The family of Rev. David Moore

Happy Mother’s Day!

Enjoy your day in prayer and

thanksgiving!

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

Sunday, May 12: Regular Sunday School and JOY Choir singing in worship services

Sunday, May 19: Regular Sunday School and JOY Choir

Sunday, May 26: One Service in Sanctuary at 10:00 am.

No Children’s Sunday School or Kid’s Club

Sunday, June 2: Family Fun Night for VBS, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Monday, June 3 - June 6: VBS, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Registration has begun at www.asbury-lr.org for VBS 2019: “To Mars and Beyond!”

An Opportunity to

Give If you would like to donate to the

new chapel at the Lydia Patterson Institute, please write a check to the Arkansas Conference Office

with Lydia Patterson in the Memo line.

Sunday, May 12th - Mother’s Day 8:00 am LAUNCH Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (Room 226) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am JOY Choir (Room 210) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am LAUNCH Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am LAUNCH Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) NO YOUTH DUE TO MOTHER’S DAY

Monday, May 13th 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 10:30 am Mary Circle (Parlor) 7:00 pm AA Meeting (Room 103)

Tuesday, May 14th 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 6:00 pm Bible Basics (Small Conference Room) 7:00 pm Boy Scouts (Room 105) 7:00 pm Cub Scouts (Room 100)

Wednesday, May 15th 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 5:30 pm Hand Bell Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm Wally Gee Men’s Bible Study (Room 226) 6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 6:30 pm LAUNCH Band Rehearsal (WAC)

Thursday, May 16th 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes 9:00 am ACCDC Graduation (WAC)

Friday, May 17th 7:30 am ACCDC 2018/2019 Classes

Saturday, May 18th 5:30 pm Youth to Methodist Family Health (Offsite)

Sunday, May 19th 8:00 am LAUNCH Team Rehearsal (WAC) 8:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 200) 8:00 am Coffee & Donuts (Room 226) 8:30 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 9:30 am JOY Choir (Room 210) 9:45 am Sunday School 10:40 am LAUNCH Band Pre-service Music (WAC) 10:45 am LAUNCH Service (WAC) 10:45 am Divine Worship (Sanctuary) 5:30 pm Manabadi Classes (Room 102) 5:30 pm Sunday Night Youth (Warehouse) 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