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The Vine

JULY

20

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Our Vision Statement

OFFICE HOURS

8 AM to 4 PM MmdashF 1533 Springhouse Road

Allentown PA 18104 Phone 610-398-2577

Fax 610-366-1108 wwwasburylvorg

Asbury United

Methodist Church

asburyumclv

In all aspects of our lives we will strive to be disciples of

Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

Pastor Eric S Yeakel

SUMMER SCHEDULE

WORSHIP 900 AM in the Sanctuary

WORSHIP 1030 AM in the Sanctuary

OPEN DOOR WORSHIP 1045 AM in the Wesley Center

SUNDAY SCHOOL 900 AM

SUNDAY MORNING CHILDCARE ROOM 223

During our 900 Sunday School time we have childcare for

infants through three year olds During our 1030 Service we have childcare available for

infants through PreK

PASSIONATE

WORSHIP

Publicity Requests

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I was deeply saddened this past weekend while watching the news about a 15 year old girl named Cassidy Stay Cassidyrsquos parents and siblings ages 4 to 13 were killed in front of her in their Texas home This past Saturday at the memorial service for her parents and siblings she said happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light Cassidy was quoting J K Rowlings book Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

As Christians we believe that the light in the midst of darkness is Jesus Christ When we experience tragedy and adversity in our lives we can have assur-ance that with Jesus the worst thing is never the last thing We also know that God can take our pain and suffering and bring something good from it God took the pain suffering and death of his son and used it to bring salvation to all humanity God promises to walk with us through our adversity and bring something good from it This is one of the lessons we will learn this Sunday from the story of Ruth and Naomi as we continue with our series of messages ldquoReal Housewives of the Biblerdquo

Both Naomi and Ruth lost their husbands and were faced with living in a cul-ture where women could not own property Without husbands they would be left to gather leftover grain from the field in order to survive But we will see how God takes their suffering redeems it and brings something good from it We will also learn from their story how God answers prayer by using people like you and me

See you in church

From Pastor Eric

Since prayer should be the starting point for everything in ministry we ask your help with prayer for the upcoming Cookson Hills Mission Trip and Asbury Vacation Bible School Please volunteer to pray for the those leading the Cookson Oklahoma VBS from July 21

st

through 25tth

and for the children and volunteers that will participate in Asburyrsquos VBS from August 4

th through 8

th

The goal is to have enough prayer volunteers that each person participating in these ministries will have someone praying for them individually throughout the week of the event If you would be willing to spend a few minutes a day at your own convenience praying for someone involved in these ministries please contact the church office to get the name of a participant for whom you can pray Your prayers will be greatly appreciated

RADICAL HOSPITALITY CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND CARE

ldquoAsk and it will be given to you seek and you will find knock and it will be opened to yourdquo -- Jesus (Matthew 77)

Prayers of Our Congregation

For those who need health and healing Lord we ask your healing for all those currently hospitalized or recently discharged including Gregory Goodge Susan Jennings Betty Snow and Doris Nichol We ask you to have mercy on all those in pain both physical and mental and grant them your peace

For those who need your special help Lord we affirm that your power is infinite and that you love us all like a devoted parent Gratefully acknowledging your love and mercy toward us we lift up these people for your care Joe Heller (June Matthewrsquos neighbor) needs healing after kidney surgery Sherwood Silfies Bettyrsquos husband needs strength healing and support while facing surgery for a mass on his lung Jenna the Offuttsrsquo granddaughter who has relapsed in her recovery process Traveling mercies for the Springersrsquo daughter-in-law and two grandsons who are driving from KY to PA

For those who mourn Lord we ask comfort for all who mourn the loss of loved ones Reassure them of your unending mercy and love

For our children Lord we ask your protection of children around the world

that they may be saved from war have enough to eat and enjoy the comfort of families who love them

For our congregation Lord inspire us to greater love compassion and forgiveness

For the world its people and its leaders Lord look upon the world with mercy and bring peace to warring nations especially the Ukraine Israel and the Gaza Strip Iraq and Afghanistan Strengthen our resolve to work for peace and for relief of the suffering caused by war

With thanksgiving for our joys We celebrate the following joys The baptisms on 713 of Keagan Lynn Frisbie and Dylan Sean Buzgierski 17 Sr High Youth and 22 adults were commissioned last Sunday and then left for Philippi WV for their annual Work Week Fistfuls of black raspberries were found in Debbie Goodwinrsquos neighborhood Ensign Tyler Hess returned safely from a 7 month deployment with the US Navy Karen Dearborn celebrated a birthday on 713 Sue Dymond has a brand new grandniece Cecelia Laurel Dymond Paul amp Gerri Carlson celebrated 60 years of marriage on 717

For the missions we support Lord we ask your blessing on Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County They provide nutritionally balanced home delivered lunch and evening meals to residents of Lehigh County who are predominantly homebound and unable to prepare nutritious meals for themselves

THE NEW MOMSrsquo GROUP will meet at 600 PM on

Monday 728 in Room 223 All moms who have children under a year old are welcome Contact Laurie Wallace Theisen (ltheisenasburylvorg) or Pam Unrath (punrathasburylvorg) for more information

GIRL SCOUT SIGN-UPS Will your daughter be in Grades K-

12 this coming school year Would she like to join Girl Scouts Troops are forming now within the Parkland School District for the upcoming school year If interested or for more information please contact Molly at (mollarooptdnet) for Grades K-3 or Nicole (bellebutterfly82yahoocom) for Grades 4-12 As always we are looking for adult volunteers as well to help with troops and events Sign up now to begin your scouting adventure

POCONO PLATEAU SENIOR RETREAT (55 AND ABOVE) TUESDAY 107 1000 AM - FRIDAY 1010 1000 AM

Accommodations are in heated cabins with hot running water Cost is $16900 per person Register online at poconoplateauorg or contact the camp office at 570-676-3665 The Summer HarmonyAllentown Band Concert will be held at Parkland High School on Friday 822 at 730 PM Reserved seat tickets for the concert ($2000 or $1500) are available via the Summer Harmony Ticket Hotline (610-351-6001) on the website (wwwsummerharmonycom) or at the door the night of the concert

ASBURYS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be held from 900

AM to 1200 noon the week of 84 to 88 This years theme is Workshop of Wonders Imagine and Build with God We are in desperate need of youth and adult volunteers to make this experience possible If you are available to help please contact Pam Unrath (punrathasburylvorg or 610-398-2577)

ARE YOU ABLE TO HELP SUPPLY SNACKS for the Vacation

Bible School Teachersrsquo Hospitality Room Dates for VBS this year are 84 to 88 A poster board for sign-ups has been placed in the Community Room Please volunteer to help us treat our VBS teachers to a special break during their busy mornings

ASBURYrsquoS TEAM FOR MEALS ON WHEELS needs substitute and regular volunteers If you are available for about two hours usually from 1030 AM to 1200 PM on a Thursday we need you It will be the most rewarding job you never get paid for Please contact Evelyn Hart (610-433-5725) for more information Thank you

PARISH NURSE HEALTH MINISTRY Asbury member Abby

Frick is a nursing student needing to do blood pressures in the community this summer She has a goal of accomplishing 150 in the coming weeks Abby will set up an area in the Community Room and near the Welcome Desk in Wesley Center Lobby during the coming weeks Take time to get your blood pressure checked You never know when it may be elevated or even very low Blood pressures are an indication of your overall health It only takes three minutes to have it checked mdash it could save your life

RADICAL HOSPITALITY CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND CARE

ldquoAsk and it will be given to you seek and you will find knock and it will be opened to yourdquo -- Jesus (Matthew 77)

Prayers of Our Congregation

For those who need health and healing Lord we ask your healing for all those currently hospitalized or recently discharged including Gregory Goodge Susan Jennings Betty Snow and Doris Nichol We ask you to have mercy on all those in pain both physical and mental and grant them your peace

For those who need your special help Lord we affirm that your power is infinite and that you love us all like a devoted parent Gratefully acknowledging your love and mercy toward us we lift up these people for your care Joe Heller (June Matthewrsquos neighbor) needs healing after kidney surgery Sherwood Silfies Bettyrsquos husband needs strength healing and support while facing surgery for a mass on his lung Jenna the Offuttsrsquo granddaughter who has relapsed in her recovery process Traveling mercies for the Springersrsquo daughter-in-law and two grandsons who are driving from KY to PA

For those who mourn Lord we ask comfort for all who mourn the loss of loved ones Reassure them of your unending mercy and love

For our children Lord we ask your protection of children around the world

that they may be saved from war have enough to eat and enjoy the comfort of families who love them

For our congregation Lord inspire us to greater love compassion and forgiveness

For the world its people and its leaders Lord look upon the world with mercy and bring peace to warring nations especially the Ukraine Israel and the Gaza Strip Iraq and Afghanistan Strengthen our resolve to work for peace and for relief of the suffering caused by war

With thanksgiving for our joys We celebrate the following joys The baptisms on 713 of Keagan Lynn Frisbie and Dylan Sean Buzgierski 17 Sr High Youth and 22 adults were commissioned last Sunday and then left for Philippi WV for their annual Work Week Fistfuls of black raspberries were found in Debbie Goodwinrsquos neighborhood Ensign Tyler Hess returned safely from a 7 month deployment with the US Navy Karen Dearborn celebrated a birthday on 713 Sue Dymond has a brand new grandniece Cecelia Laurel Dymond Paul amp Gerri Carlson celebrated 60 years of marriage on 717

For the missions we support Lord we ask your blessing on Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County They provide nutritionally balanced home delivered lunch and evening meals to residents of Lehigh County who are predominantly homebound and unable to prepare nutritious meals for themselves

THE NEW MOMSrsquo GROUP will meet at 600 PM on

Monday 728 in Room 223 All moms who have children under a year old are welcome Contact Laurie Wallace Theisen (ltheisenasburylvorg) or Pam Unrath (punrathasburylvorg) for more information

GIRL SCOUT SIGN-UPS Will your daughter be in Grades K-

12 this coming school year Would she like to join Girl Scouts Troops are forming now within the Parkland School District for the upcoming school year If interested or for more information please contact Molly at (mollarooptdnet) for Grades K-3 or Nicole (bellebutterfly82yahoocom) for Grades 4-12 As always we are looking for adult volunteers as well to help with troops and events Sign up now to begin your scouting adventure

POCONO PLATEAU SENIOR RETREAT (55 AND ABOVE) TUESDAY 107 1000 AM - FRIDAY 1010 1000 AM

Accommodations are in heated cabins with hot running water Cost is $16900 per person Register online at poconoplateauorg or contact the camp office at 570-676-3665 The Summer HarmonyAllentown Band Concert will be held at Parkland High School on Friday 822 at 730 PM Reserved seat tickets for the concert ($2000 or $1500) are available via the Summer Harmony Ticket Hotline (610-351-6001) on the website (wwwsummerharmonycom) or at the door the night of the concert

ASBURYS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be held from 900

AM to 1200 noon the week of 84 to 88 This years theme is Workshop of Wonders Imagine and Build with God We are in desperate need of youth and adult volunteers to make this experience possible If you are available to help please contact Pam Unrath (punrathasburylvorg or 610-398-2577)

ARE YOU ABLE TO HELP SUPPLY SNACKS for the Vacation

Bible School Teachersrsquo Hospitality Room Dates for VBS this year are 84 to 88 A poster board for sign-ups has been placed in the Community Room Please volunteer to help us treat our VBS teachers to a special break during their busy mornings

ASBURYrsquoS TEAM FOR MEALS ON WHEELS needs substitute and regular volunteers If you are available for about two hours usually from 1030 AM to 1200 PM on a Thursday we need you It will be the most rewarding job you never get paid for Please contact Evelyn Hart (610-433-5725) for more information Thank you

PARISH NURSE HEALTH MINISTRY Asbury member Abby

Frick is a nursing student needing to do blood pressures in the community this summer She has a goal of accomplishing 150 in the coming weeks Abby will set up an area in the Community Room and near the Welcome Desk in Wesley Center Lobby during the coming weeks Take time to get your blood pressure checked You never know when it may be elevated or even very low Blood pressures are an indication of your overall health It only takes three minutes to have it checked mdash it could save your life

INTENTIONAL FAITH DEVELOPMENT

Childrenrsquos Sunday School Child care is available during the 900 AM worship service in Room 223 for infants through 3 years of age Children Age 4 through Grade 5 will participate in Summer Sunday School in Fellowship Hall 4th and 5th Graders get out your skates JAM will meet on Sunday 720 from 230 to 400 PM at the Independence Family Fun Center in Schnecksville to go roller skating To RSVP please contact Pam Unrath or use the sign-up sheets outside the Wesley Center or in the Community Room

Mark your calendar Vacation Bible School is almost here 84 to 88 Asbury will host VBS for more than 120 children During this high energy fun-filled week children will learn grow and experience Godrsquos love as they participate in Music Games Story-telling Science Art and Snack workshops each day We are in desperate need of youth and adult volunteers to make this experience possible If you are available for the entire week or even a few days please contact Pam Unrath We hope you will join us

Contact Pam Unrath Director of Childrenrsquos Ministries for information on all Childrenrsquos Ministry activities

(punrathasburylvorg or 610-398-2577)

RISK-TAKING MISSION

AND SERVICE

Contact Aaron Forney Director of Youth Ministries for information on all Youth Ministry activities and

opportunities (aforneyasburylvorg or 610-398-2577)

Visit wwwasburyymorg to see videos and photos from the Sr High MissionWork Trip to Philippi WV You can also visit our Facebook page and Twitter feed (on both with the hashtag WVWorkWeek2014) Check it out Make sure to ldquolikerdquo our Facebook page ldquoAsbury Youth Ministriesrdquo to keep up-to-date and get content you wonrsquot see anywhere else Not on Facebook Not a problem You can still access the page Join us every Sunday over the summer for Sunday School at 900 AM (Youth Lounge) Worship (1030 AM blended in the Sanctuary or 1045 Open Door alternative in the Wesley Center) Lunch at 1200 PM (Wesley Center) and a GameHangout Time at 1230 PM (Youth Lounge) All activities are open to students who have completed Grades 6-12 Visit wwwasburyymorg for the full summer schedule

Asbury Youth Night at the IronPigs Take me out to the ballgame On Sunday 83 535 PM join us to see the Lehigh Valley IronPigs play the Durham Bulls There is a Youth Replica Jersey Shirt Giveaway to the first 2000 children and youth under 17 years old Please order tickets at wwwasburyymorg or contact Cyndi Frank (610-799-6079 or frankcjptdnet) to reserve your tickets Tickets are $1000 each and include a $200 credit value for food beverage or merchandise purchases in Coca Cola Park Our seating is in the third base to home plate section Carpooling to Coca

Cola Park will be available

Save the date for the Night on the Move Lock-in August 15-16 Registration will be open next week

EXTRAVAGANT

GENEROSITY

CHANGE

FOR

CHANGE

is designated for a program of The Allentown-West Rotary that supplies food to economically disadvantaged children of the Northwestern Lehigh and Parkland School Districts Each ldquoSnack Packrdquo costs approximately $700 and includes nutritious foods and juice for the children to take home over the weekends Please place your monetary contributions in the containers at the rear of the Sanctuary or in the Wesley Center

Dear Friends

Thank you so much for the overwhelming

donation to the Music Program at Ramos

Elementary Music is an outlet for many

students whose life is tough and where

they find little to look forward to The

instruments purchased will bless these

students for many years I know this to

be true as students return to pick up

their younger siblings and remind me of

their ldquofunrdquo in music classes The

instruments will help bring joy to their

time here and perhaps a vocation for

some lives God bless you

Leslie Monahan

Music Specialist

Ramos Elementary School

Copies of Asburyrsquos financial picture (as of 630) are available at both the upper and lower level Welcome Center desks Updates will be issued monthly as they become available

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ff Eric Yeakel Pastor eyeakelasburylvorg

Glenn Asquith Director of Congregational Care gasquithasburylvorg

Laurie Wallace Theisen Director of Lay Ministries ltheisenasburylvorg

Pam Unrath Director of Childrenrsquos Ministries punrathasburylvorg

Aaron Forney Director of Youth Ministries

amp Leader of Open Door Worship Band aforneyasburylvorg

Karen Bowermaster Director of PreSchool preschoolasburylvorg

amp Interim Director of PlayDays playdaysasburylvorg

Tom Gibson Business Administrator tgibsonasburylvorg

Larry Hein Head Custodian lheinasburylvorg

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Over 50 folks from Asbury have been

hard at work making meaningful

improvements Find out what they

have been doing by visiting

wwwGrowingAsburycom

KAITLYN FURST

Kaitlyn a 2014 Confirmand earns high praise from Deacon Greg Ellis who says ldquoThe last 2 times she was my acolyte I threw her a curve by adding some last-minute changes to her duties Not only was she flexible but did a great job with themrdquo Director of Lay Ministries Laurie Wallace Theisen adds ldquoOne Sunday morning the Faith Ringers were one ringer short and couldnrsquot do their song With about 10 minutes notice Kaitlyn agreed to ring with them and also did a great jobrdquo Thanks Kaitlyn

Sunday July 20 Wednesday July 23 (continued)

900 am Worship Celebration- Sanctuary 700 pm Safe Sanctuaries Training- Parlor

900 am Sunday School All Ages 700 pm Summer Harmony- FH

1030 am Worship Celebration- Sanctuary 730 pm VBS Meeting- Parlor

1045 am Open Door Community Worship- WC

1200 pm Youth lunch- WC Thursday July 24

1230 pm Youth Group- YL 630 pm Music Staff Meeting- offsite

100 pm Church of God- FH106108 700 pm NARANON- 108

230 pm JAM Rollerskating- offsite

Friday July 25

Monday July 21 Families on the Grow Camping Trip Begins

Cookson Hills VBS Begins 100 pm AA (Open)- 108

630 pm Country Crossing HOA Meeting- Parlor

700 pm Boy Scout Troop 12- FH106 Saturday July 26

700 pm Finance Committee- Aldersgate 1000 am Church of God- 106108

Tuesday July 22 Sunday July 27 Baptism

1230 pm Program Staff Meeting- Aldersgate 900 am Worship Celebration- Sanctuary

730 pm OA- 204 900 am Sunday School All Ages

1030 am Worship Celebration- Sanctuary

1045 am Open Door Community Worship- WC Wednesday July 23

900 am 1200 pm Youth lunch- WC Prayer Group- 231

100 pm AA (Open)- 108 1230 pm Youth Group- YL

630 pm Asbury Quilters- 204 100 pm Church of God- FH106108