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Finding Hope in a Family Crisis

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Excerpt from the Sermon Journal, Monday, April 16, 2018Written by Pastor Tom Harrison

“Can THIS be NAOMI?” They didn’t recognize the poor lady in the little town of Bethlehem. The folks must have been saying things like, “Who is that?” When Naomi left Bethlehem, she had a husband and two sons, and though things were hard, she had a future with hope. Things are SO BAD when she returns, they don’t even recognize

her. She went from being young and healthy to old and haggard. “Naomi” means “pleasant,” but she said, don’t call me “pleasant” call me “bitter.” Suffering and adversity often go hand-in-hand with bitterness. Naomi, like Job, couldn’t understand what she had done to have ticked off God so much. Where is God when it hurts? We must reconcile God’s sovereignty with human suffering. I believe one of the biggest problems Christians (ESPECIALLY American Christians) have is a lack of a “theology of suffering.” One of my axioms is, “If my faith can’t work in the emergency room, it doesn’t work.” Many Christians think life is going to be a never-ending source of happiness and joy. Yes, we have those moments. But we also have “the other.” It cuts both ways. Remember Psalm 23 follows Psalm 22. Do some “deep reading” and thinking on Romans 8:18-39. While we may never understand “why” certain things happen in life, we can always remember WHO is with us and WHERE we are headed. We win because of the Lion and the Lamb!

Something to Think About:What is your “theology of suffering”? In light of Hebrews 11:1, what do you think causes a person’s faith to grow? In light of Romans 8:24, when is hope most valuable or necessary? What Bible verse(s) are most helpful during times of suffering?

April 23: Ruth 2:1-8 April 24: Psalm 89 April 25: Matthew 24:45-51 April 26: Matthew 25:14-30 April 27: Romans 12:9-13 April 28: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Next Week: Lost & Found series: “Boaz, the Faithful”

Daily scripture readings for the upcoming week

Wesleyan Covenant Association Informational Meeting

Thursday, May 3, 7 - 9 pm, CLC

There will be a specially called “General Conference of The United Methodist Church” in February of 2019 in St. Louis.

It will NOT be a discussion about St. Louis Cardinals baseball prospects, but about the future of The United Methodist Church. Asbury is hosting an event led by The Wesleyan

Covenant Association (WCA) Thursday, May 3, from 7 – 9 pm in our CLC. This is an informational meeting.

No decisions will be made until after February of 2019. All are invited to hear presentations by Rev. Rob Renfroe

and Rev. Walter Fenton of the WCA.

Ministry FairJoin us Sunday, April 29, in the main foyer for a ministry fair.

Find out more about our ministries and how to get connected.

• Car Care

• Life Care

• Grove Elementary

• Walt Whitman

• AsburyKids

• Cub Scouts

• Boy Scouts

• International Fellowship

• Music

• Welcome Brunch

• Asbury Students

• Day of Service

• Young Adults

• And many more

Partial list of ministries participating:

Join us for A.W.E. VBS as we trek through crafts, games, music, missions, live shows and worship.

• June 19-22 from 9 am - 12:30 pm• Register at asburytulsa.org/vbs • Friend requests and T-shirts can be guaranteed if you

register by June 10• Grades 1st through 5th (fall 2018)• 6 weeks to kindergarten with an adult volunteer onsite• Cost $15

CALLING ALL WILDERNESS EXPLORERS

FOR VBS!June 19-22

For more information, please contact Shanon Brown at 918.392.1170 or [email protected].

• Marriage MinistryAsbury’s Marriage Ministry is here to support you through these challenging times. As part of our mission of Helping Others Follow Jesus, we can help you follow His example of love through marriage mentoring, enrichment courses, educational classes, retreats, and dates nights. Staying strong in your God-ordained relationship takes work. We have the tools to help.

LifeCare has tables available around the church for you to ask questions, get more details and information .

We were created for community and it is our

desire to help you connect to Asbury through

an adult discipleship community. We invite

you to find a Community to encourage you in

your ongoing development toward wholeness

and spiritual maturity. Adult Discipleship

Communities are adult classes that meet on

Sunday mornings at 8:00, 9:15 and 11:00.

NEW Adult Discipleship Communities are now forming. These groups would

love to have you join them. We have a space just for YOU!

9:15 Journey Room 2820 Jessica Dyer, [email protected] Barry Ewy, [email protected]

11:00 Remnant Room 2821 Jamye Henderson, [email protected]

Next Steps For Today’s Sermon

ADULT DISCIPLESHIP COMMUNITIES

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Order of Worship | April 22, 2018

Join us for Donuts in the Foyer Every Sunday, 10:30-11 am. This week’s host: R.O.M.E.O. men’s group

8 am

WELCOME Dr. Guy Ames

ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO

PRELUDE Rejoice, the Lord Is King Rosanna Corrales

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST Jade & Jakob Henderson, Acolytes

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Rejoice, the Lord is King Angie Cockrell Hymn 715 Anna Calhoun Dr. Pat Calhoun

APOSTLES’ CREED

FELLOWSHIP MOMENT

SPECIAL MUSIC All That I Am Asbury Singing Ambassadors Tom Overton, Director

CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS Near to the Heart of God Hymn 472

It Is Well Hymn 377

PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Tom Harrison

DOXOLOGY

OFFERTORY Thy Will Be Done Jamye Henderson

SCRIPTURE Ruth 1:19-22 Pew Bible Pg. 412

MESSAGE LOST AND FOUND Dr. Tom Harrison Naomi’s Faith Crisis

SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Dr. Guy Ames

POSTLUDE




9:15 am

PRELUDE Asbury Power & Light Ed Morse

CALL TO WORSHIP Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Johnny Fuller

ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO

WELCOME Rev. Jay Henderson

BAPTISM Dr. Tom Harrison

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN My Hope Is Built Chancel Choir Hymn 368 New Covenant Orchestra

MARRIAGE RECOGNITION Dr. Tom Harrison

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Chancel Choir Hymn 381 New Covenant Orchestra

FELLOWSHIP MOMENT

SPECIAL MUSIC He Leadeth Me New Covenant Orchestra


PASTORAL MOMENT

DOXOLOGY

OFFERTORY Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Chancel Choir New Covenant Orchestra



RESPONSE SONG This Is a Day of New Beginnings Sara Bennett Judy Werner, Piano

BENEDICTION Dr. Tom Harrison

POSTLUDE Rejoice, The Lord Is King Rosanna Corrales




11 am

GATHERING SONG Wake Angie Cockrell

ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO

WELCOME Rev. Jay Henderson

BAPTISMS

FELLOWSHIP MOMENT

CALL TO WORSHIP Angie Cockrell

CONGREGATIONAL SINGING O Come to The Altar Angie Cockrell Your Love Never Fails Daniel Fugatt Who You Say I Am Caroline Ewy


PASTORAL MOMENT

OFFERING You Won’t Relent Angie Cockrell Daniel Fugatt



RESPONSE SONG I Surrender All Laurel Starkweather

BENEDICTION

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