Surprise: You re Not IN...

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Surprise: You’re Not IN Church. At Asbury, the church is not this beautiful building. It’s the people inside—a family of believers. Some have been Christians for decades. Others are just coming to know Christ. We are all God’s children gathered together to worship, learn and serve. God has big plans for each and every one of us, and we’re committed to discovering His will for our lives and developing our full potential in Christ. At Asbury, you’re not in church; you’re a part of it!

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Surprise: You’re Not IN Church.At Asbury, the church is not this beautiful building. It’s the people inside—a

family of believers. Some have been Christians for decades. Others are just coming to know Christ. We are all God’s children gathered together to worship, learn and serve. God has big plans for each and every one of us, and we’re committed to discovering His will for our lives and developing

our full potential in Christ. At Asbury, you’re not in church; you’re a part of it!

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8 amTraditional Service

in the Chapel

11 amModern Service

in the Sanctuary

ChildrenNursery & Early Childhood Ages 6 weeks to Pre-K, first floorHours: 7:45 am–NoonElementary 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 Service

in the Sanctuary

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If you are new to Asbury or looking for a deeper, more meaningful connection to Jesus, our Discipleship Pathway is the way to get connected and grow spiritually alongside others. This initiative is our vision in action. Asbury exists for ONE reason; HELPING OTHERS FOLLOW JESUS. This is what drives us, because following Jesus is the key to life. Following Him provides direction in our lives, it gives meaning, heals the hurting and secures our salvation and eternity with God in Heaven. Before you can help others follow Jesus, you must be a devoted follower yourself. The path has been laid before you. It’s time to take the first step.

Are You New or Looking for a Deeper Connection at Asbury?

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154 Adult and Teen Volunteers Needed for VBS

Register online at myasburytulsa.org under “Adult Volunteer” or “Teen Volunteer” links.

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Current Sermon SeriesMay 29-Work is good, and as they say, all good things must come to an end. However an end of work can feel like an end of significant life if we don’t understand that while we retire from some things, we retire to others. Scripture offers a clear vision of our later years as a season of bearing much fruit, sharing a lifetime of skills and wisdom for the sake of God’s kingdom and ultimately receiving the reward of resting in Christ.

Announcements

Are you currently not serving on Sunday mornings?Please consider joining a team!Imagine what could happen if we surround our kids and students with a community of adults who know and love them. Imagine what could happen when our guests are greeted not by one or two but scores of volunteers when they drop off their kids for children’s ministry.Imagine what could happen when teams gather to pray for our children, for our volunteers, for our children’s services, for our toddlers and babies and more. Imagine what can happen when we do not come to be served but to serve! Come be a part of Serve2 in children’s ministry.

Questions you might have:What if I don’t have a lot of biblical knowledge and might not know the answer to the children’s questions? Don’t worry, we have all been in that situation. But the children’s ministry staff does an amazing job of relating the Bible story to their appropriate age. The lesson plan is emailed to you each week with step-by-step instructions on how Sunday will go and what the story is about. This way you are given the tools to help them better understand the story. You will not be left without the understanding of what is happening on Sunday. We will not leave you in the dark. You might even learn a little bit yourself!Are they as loud and crazy as I think they are? Yes and no, but not every Sunday is the

same. We do have some FUN and CRAZY Sundays where we have the Amazing Race, make ice cream and Just Dance (no prior experience necessary). But on most Sundays, we are teaching your children to become like Jesus.How do I get involved? How do I sign up? Contact Heather Horton, Children’s Ministry Volunteer Recruiter at [email protected] or 918.492.1771. She will be able to answer your questions and get you started.

211 Volunteers Needed in Children’s Ministry!

Sign up Today!

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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:

May 30: Acts 20:22-24; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 May 31: Hebrews 4:1-11; Revelation 14:13 June 1: Psalm 23

June 2: Psalm 22 June 3: Mark 15 June 4: Psalm 30

Next Week: Mixtape–Repeat: The song you want stuck in your head

instagram.com/asburytulsa

Order of Worship | May 29, 20168 am

WELCOME Dr. Guy Ames

PRELUDE Rosanna Corrales

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN For All the Saints Dr. Pat Calhoun, Anna Calhoun Hymn #711

AFFIRMATION FROM ROMANS 8 Hymn #887

PRAISE RESPONSE Because He Lives Hymn #365

GREETING~NEW MEMBERS

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN In Unity We Lift Our Song Dr. Pat Calhoun, Anna Calhoun

MEMORIAL NAME READING

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Hymn of Promise Hymn #707

PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Tom Harrison

PASTORAL MOMENT

DOXOLOGY

OFFERTORY Barbara Graves

SCRIPTURE Matthew 25:14-30

MESSAGE GOOD WORK Dr. Tom Harrison The End of Work

SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Dr. Guy Ames

POSTLUDE

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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:

May 30: Acts 20:22-24; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 May 31: Hebrews 4:1-11; Revelation 14:13 June 1: Psalm 23

June 2: Psalm 22 June 3: Mark 15 June 4: Psalm 30

Next Week: Mixtape–Repeat: The song you want stuck in your head

instagram.com/asburytulsa

Order of Worship | May 29, 20169:15 am

Connect with our pastor: Rev. Gloria McGee-Denton | [email protected]

twitter.com/runthehumanrace

PRELUDE Rosanna Corrales

CALL TO WORSHIP Sean Groombridge

WELCOME Rev. Gloria McGee-Denton

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim Sean Groombridge Hymn #181

APOSTLE’S CREED

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN In Christ Alone

SPECIAL Find Us Faithful John Combs

PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Tom Harrison

MEMORIAL NAME READING

PASTORAL MOMENT

DOXOLOGY

OFFERTORY Come, All Christians, Be Committed Johnny Fuller

SCRIPTURE Matthew 25:14-30

MESSAGE GOOD WORK Dr. Tom Harrison The End of Work

RESPONSE

CHORAL BENEDICTION Lead Me, Lord Sean Groombridge

BENEDICTION Dr. Tom Harrison

POSTLUDE Rosanna Corrales

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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:

May 30: Acts 20:22-24; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 May 31: Hebrews 4:1-11; Revelation 14:13 June 1: Psalm 23

June 2: Psalm 22 June 3: Mark 15 June 4: Psalm 30

Next Week: Mixtape–Repeat: The song you want stuck in your head

instagram.com/asburytulsa

Order of Worship | May 29, 201611 am

Connect with our pastors: Jon Odom | [email protected] | twitter.com/jonodom Dick Read | [email protected]

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.

WORSHIP SET The Earth Is Yours Chris Cleveland

Jesus Paid It All

APOSTLES’ CREED Jon Odom

MEMORIAL NAME READING

WORSHIP SONG Beautiful Things

PASTORAL PRAYER Jon Odom

PASTORAL MOMENT

OFFERTORY

SCRIPTURE Matthew 25:14-30

MESSAGE GOOD WORK Tom Harrison

The End of Work

RESPONSE MUSIC Take My Life Lead Me Lord Chris Cleveland

BENEDICTION Jon Odom