MISSION STATEMENT Love God and one another, serve our community, and transform lives.

VISION

A radically inclusive community, empowered to spread God’s love throughout the world.

BELIEFS

We believe all are created in the image of God. We believe God loves everyone and through Christ saves‐revives‐renews the world. We believe God through the

Holy Spirit changes lives. We believe the church is the body of Christ with a mission. We believe the Bible is the word of God. We believe that God has gifted

everyone and the church for the purposes of God. We believe discipleship is a continuing journey.

ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH  LOVING...SERVING...TRANSFORMING LIVES

MARCH 26, 2017 ~ 8:30 AM AND 10:30 AM WORSHIP

FORGIVEN SERMON SERIES

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Please use this time for prayer and meditation as we prepare for worship.

PRELUDE               8:30 am—Reflections on the Spirit...Raney                    10:30 am—Open My Eyes, That I May See...Scott 

INTROIT                10:30 am—In the Presence of Jehovah...Owens

                                        

THE CHURCH GATHERS

††CALL TO WORSHIP Call: We are gathered together in the name of Jesus, as the children of our loving God. Response: May the peace of Christ be upon us. Call: We are brothers and sisters, the family of God. Response: May the peace of Christ be upon us. Call: We don't always see eye to eye, but we look together towards our Savior. Response: May the peace of Christ be upon us. Call: Today we strip away what divides us and embrace what unites us. Response: May the peace of Christ be upon us. All: Holy Spirit, pour upon us the peace of Christ that we may live and love like him. Amen.

††PROCESSIONAL 10:30 am—He Leadeth Me:  O Blessed Thought (128 UMH) 

WELCOME AND WORDS OF HOSPITALITY  

UMW TRIBUTE 10:30 am—Honoree ~ Gloria Hawkins Dickson By Albert Dickson

PASSING OF THE PEACE Koinonia (579 AAHH)    

►►►►►►(Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) 

††HYMN OF PRAISE Lead Me, Guide Me (474 AAHH)  

OPENING PRAYER  Peter once asked Jesus how often he should forgive people who did him wrong. Much to his disappointment, Jesus answered, "Not seven times, I tell you, but seventy‐seven times. "Jesus, this seems like a lot of abuse to take from anyone. Forgiving, even once, is not easy for us. In our world we are told not to get angry but to get even. So when you tell us to forgive seventy‐seven times, please understand our problems with that. If that is your way, okay, but we will need your grace to be so forgiving. Once again, we ask for your grace to be ready to forgive and be reconciled. O God, come to our assistance. —Carl Koch, 150 Opening and Closing Prayers (St. Mary's Press, 1990), 58.

ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT

8:30 AM AND 10:30 AM WORSHIP  †† = Those who are able may stand AAHH = African American Heritage Hymnal ‐ Yellow Hymnal    UMH = United Methodist Hymnal ‐ Red Hymnal                        

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►►►►►►(Congregants may now enter the Sanctuary) 

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE 10:30 am—Ruth Scarbrough  

MINISTRY OF MUSIC 8:30 am—Vocal Selection Nata Brown, Soprano 

 

10:30 am—When I Survey the Wondrous Cross...Martin 

CALL TO PRAYER 10:30 am—Just a Little Talk with Jesus...C. Derricks  

MORNING PRAYER

PRAYER RESPONSE 8:30 am—Trust and Obey...Towner   10:30 am—Somebody Touched Me...Douroux  

 

WE HEAR THE WORD

SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 18:21‐35 (NT—Pg. 20)

Liturgist: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

††HYMN OF PREPARATION How Great Thou Art (77 UMH)                

SERMON 8:30 am—Rev. Antoine C. Love Director, Office of Vibrant Communities, Baltimore‐Washington Conference

  10:30 am—Bishop LaTrelle Easterling Resident Bishop—Washington Area, Baltimore‐Washington Conference

 

WE RESPOND IN FAITH

 

††HYMN OF INVITATION Give Me a Clean Heart (461 AAHH)  Worshipers are invited to pray at the altar in private or signal to an Intercessory Prayer member to pray with you. Also at this time, you may come down to join Asbury in Christian Fellowship.    

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY 8:30 am—Vocal Selection  Nata Brown, Soprano

10:30 am—Someday...Bedford Francese Brooks, Soloist

 

††OFFERTORY RESPONSE Doxology 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.

OFFERTORY PRAYER

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WE SCATTER TO BE THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD     

 

††HYMN OF RECESSION Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (381 UMH)  

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE 8:30 am—I Sing the Mighty Power of God...Limbaugh 10:30 am—Great Is Thy Faithfulness...Runyan 

                 

The congregation is asked to remain seated for the closing voluntary.

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS

Minister of Music & Liturgical Arts and Combined Choir Music Director: Everett P. Williams, Jr. Organist: Earl Hargrove (8:30 am)

Music: Nata Brown, Soprano (8:30 am) Francese Brooks, Soloist & Combined Choir (10:30 am)

Children's Message: Ruth Scarbrough (10:30 am) Liturgists: Kevin Huff (8:30 am)

Carol Travis & Ruth Scarbrough (10:30) Ushers: Men

Greeters: Margaret Holmes, Rebecca Ross & Catherine Waters (8:30 am) Rene Carter, Pearlie Myers & Elizabeth Saunders (10:30 am)

Acolyte: Maxim Waters (10:30 am) Trustees on Duty: James Anderson (8:30 am)

Michelle Atkins (10:30 am)

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Adults—Room 1-9

Children (up to 4th grade)—Rooms 2-8 & 2-9

Youth (up to 12th grade)— Room 1-11

A A W —9:30-10:30 AM

Asbury’s Week At‐A‐Glance

Sunday, March 26, 2017

7:30 am—Valet Parking 7:30 am—Neighbor‐to‐Neighbor Breakfast Set‐up, Kitchen/G‐1 8:30 am & 10:30 am—Worship, Sanctuary 9:30 am—Adult Sunday School, 1‐9 9:30 am—Children’s Sunday School, 2‐8/2‐9 9:30 am—Youth Sunday School, 1‐11 9:30 am—Forgiven Bible Study Class, 1‐12 9:30 am—Neighbor‐to‐Neighbor Breakfast, G‐1 12:00 pm—Grand Lodge, 1‐11/‐1‐12/2‐8/2‐9 1:00 pm—Confirmation Class, 1‐9 3:30 pm—Grand Lodge, G‐1 4:00 pm—Grand Lodge Program, Sanctuary 6:00 pm—The Bridge Worship Service, G‐1

Monday, March 27, 2017

7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., G‐1/OSH/1‐11/ 1‐12 3:00 pm—Deadline: Asburyan Bulletin & Ads 6:30 pm—Converge DC Small Group Mtg., 1‐11/1‐12

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., 1‐11/ 1‐12/2‐8/2‐9 10:30 am—Forgiven Bible Study Class, Colesville UMC 7:00 pm—Fitness & Cooking Class, G‐1 7:00 pm—Forgiven Bible Study Class, Ryland Epworth UMC

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., G‐1/OSH/1‐11/ 1‐12 12:00 pm—Forgiven Bible Study Class, 1‐8

Thursday, March 30, 2017

7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., G‐1/OSH/1‐11/ 1‐12 12:15 pm—Faith & Politics Study, Kabob House 6:30 pm—Certified Lay Minister/Mutual Ministry Team, 1‐8 7:00 pm—Forgiven Bible Study Class, 1‐9 7:00 pm—The Bridge Band Practice, G‐1

Friday, March 31, 2017

7:45 am—Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Ctr., 1‐11/ 1‐12/2‐8/2‐9

Saturday, April 1, 2017 (Bishop Felton May Memorial Service)

8:30 am—Memorial Service: Family Visitation/Breakfast, G‐1 9:00 am—Memorial Service: Coat/Luggage Check, Library 9:00 am—Memorial Service: Choir Lounge, OSH 10:00 am—Memorial Service: Worship Participants Lounge, 1‐8/1‐9 10:00 am—Memorial Service: Family Lounge, 1‐11/1‐12 10:00 am—Memorial Service: Child Care, 2‐5 11:00 am—Bishop May’s Memorial Service, Sanctuary/G‐1 11:30 am—Food Pantry, G‐4

We hope that through word, music, fellowship and prayer you will experience the presence of

God today.

Please make sure you sign the attendance register as it is

passed so that we can share with you about what is happening in

the life of this church.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

From the Senior Pastor’s Desk March 2017

Word for the Month: FORGIVEN Scripture of the Month: Luke 17:1‐10 Thought for the Month: Only through the process of forgiveness can we free ourselves of the endless and unyielding cycle of pain and retribution. Emphasis for the Month: Christian Living Pastor’s Book of the Month: The Book of Forgiving: The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu

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WORSHIP MARCH 26, 6 PM

“A Bridge Over Troubled Waters”

Min. Veronica Allen, Preaching

MIN. MATTHEW WILKE Contemporary Worship Pastor

RICO HUFF

Music Director

A F U As of February 28, 2017

A — $186,039 Budget — $202,895

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Shortfall — ($16,856)

WATCH WORSHIP SERVICES

ONLINE

Go to YouTube.com and search for

A UMC L S

Watch the traditional and

contemporary services live on

Sunday or replay them another

time!

Forgiven Bible Study Classes

Sundays @ 9:30 am, March 5-April 9 Instructor, Sherman Harris ~ Asbury UMC ~ 1-9

Sundays @ 9:30 am, March 5-April 9 Instructor, Vanessa Williford ~ Asbury UMC ~ 1-12

Tuesdays @ 10:30 am, March 7-April 11 Instructor, Rev. Albert Moser ~ Colesville UMC

Tuesdays @ 10:30 am, March 7-April 11 Instructor, Rev. Irene Pierce ~ Pierce Residence

Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm, March 7-April 11 Instructor, Jesse James ~ Ryland Epworth UMC

Tuesdays @ 8:00 pm, March 7-April 11 Instructor, Min. Scott Bostic ~ Online

Wednesdays @ 12:00 pm, March 8-April 12 Instructor, Rev. Ianther Mills ~ Asbury UMC ~ 1-8

Thursdays @ 7:00 pm, March 9-April 20 (no class April 13) Instructors, Min. Veronica Allen & Thelma Johnson Asbury UMC ~ 1-9

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SUNDAY, MARCH 26 10:30 am SERVICE

Bishop LaTrelle Easterling is the first woman bishop to lead the 233-year-old Baltimore-

Washington Conference. She was elected as a bishop in The United Methodist Church in

July 2016, and began serving the conference in September.

BISHOP EASTERLING VISITS ASBURY

TOGETHER, WE REACH CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED

DEVASTATION IN THE WAKE OF DISASTER.

UMCOR Sunday (formerly One Great Hour of Sharing)

To make a donation,

Use the envelope in today’s bulletin

Send a check to: GCFA, P.O. Box 340029

Nashville, TN 37203 and write UMCOR in the memo section of your check

Donate online at www.umcgiving.org

SPECIALGIVINGSUNDAY—MARCH26

The Asbury Family is cordially invited to attend the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand

Lodge Anniversary and Divine Service at Asbury on

Sunday, March 26th at 4 pm.

Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills will deliver the message. Music will be rendered by the

Asbury Men’s Chorus, directed by Everett P. Williams, Jr.

For additional information, contact

Dr. Joseph Yearwood at 202‐558‐8514.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 8:30 am SERVICE

Rev. Love is an ordained elder and the Director of Vibrant Communities for the

Baltimore-Washington Conference

REV. ANTOINE LOVE

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ALBERT DICKSON: A TRIBUTE TO GLORIA HAWKINS DICKSON

I was blessed to be married to Gloria Hawkins Dickson for over 60 years. Gloria departed this life on Friday, March 7, 2014. She was a native Washingtonian; the older of two children, born to James and Ethel Hawkins. Her brother, Ralph, survives. At an early age, Gloria gave her life to Christ. She was baptized as an infant at Metropolitan Baptist Church; she continued to be an active member of Metropolitan until she joined Asbury. Gloria moved her membership to Asbury in 1962; Rev. Dr. Jack Foy was the pastor. Gloria attended District of Columbia Public Schools and graduated from Armstrong High School in 1946. It was at Armstrong that Gloria and I met. Not long after we started dating, I went off to serve in the armed forces and Gloria started working at the U.S. Census Bureau. We were married on April 19, 1963 at Inspiration House in Washington, DC. Gloria enjoyed a long and productive career with the Federal Government. She worked for the Commerce Department where she won several awards for outstanding service. Gloria ended her career at the Department of Transportation as Budget Analyst. A self-taught, extraordinary seamstress, Gloria learned to sew under the tutelage of a neighbor, and designed and made all of the bridesmaids’ dresses for her wedding. She loved designing and creating outfits for herself, relatives, and friends. Gloria also was an avid bowler; she won many trophies and plaques attesting to her skill. As an Asburyan, Gloria served faithfully in a number of capacities, including on the Finance Committee, the Committee on Nominations and Personnel and Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee. She was a tireless and effective chairperson and member of these committees, serving with excellence and dedication. In addition to serving her church, Gloria was engaged in her community. She was a Chief Election Judge in Prince Georges County, Maryland for many years and as an active member of the Gordon’s Corner Civic Association. Gloria and I loved to travel. We decided to observe each of our milestone anniversaries with a significant trip. We visited Switzerland for our 25th anniversary; cruised the Panama Canal for our 50th; and the Mediterranean for our 60th anniversary. I am grateful for the opportunity to have visited these wonderful places, but even more grateful to have enjoyed these experiences with Gloria. Marrying Gloria was the very best decision of my entire life. The years since her death have been difficult for me, but I continue to be comforted and supported by my Asbury Family. I have reached the point in my grief journey where the wonderful memories of my years of marriage and friendship with Gloria are source of strength and joy.

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Join Foundry, Asbury and Mount Vernon Place churches and other partners in a new series on Successful Aging and Retirement on March 29 - May 24, 2017 (see the flyer below for specific dates). If you have questions, please contact Carol Travis on 301-459-6303 for further information.

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UMW attending the Bishop's Memorial

Service on Saturday, April 1, are asked to arrive early to be seated together. Red

and/or white attire is suggested. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The UMW meeting scheduled for

Sunday, April 16 has been cancelled to allow time to celebrate Easter with family and friends. The next UMW

meeting will be May 21.

AMESSAGEFORASBURY’SUMW

Saturday, April 1 ~ 11 am Asbury UMC

Bishop May served the Baltimore-Washington Conference from 1996 to 2004. Bishop May is survived by his wife of 53 years, Phyllis May; two children, Daphne May Brown and Felton May II; and eight grandchildren. Condolences can be sent to:

3315 Oak West Drive, Apt. 123 Ellicott City, MD 21043

MEMORIALSERVICEFORBISHOPMAY

SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 11:45 AM

This event is designed for children 2-11 years old

Bring your youngsters out for a day of

Storytelling Singing Basket decorating an Easter egg hunt & Snacks

Registration is required. Sign-up with:

Patrice Blackman, 301-922-9020/pab3@erols.com Vanessa Williford, 202-832-9455

CHILDREN’S EASTER CELEBRATION

Bishop Marcus Ma hews Preaching

APRIL9~8:30 &10:30

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C D /T /L Tuesdays, April 25—June 20, 2017

7:00‐8:30 pm ~ In rooms 1‐11/1‐12

L Darryl Wyles

Session #1 – Super Saving/ Session #2 – Rela ng With Money Session #3 – Cash Flow Planning

Session #4 – Dumping Debt Session #5 – Buyer Beware

Session #6 – The Role of Insurance Session #7 – Re rement and College Planning

Session #8 – Real Estate and Mortgages Session #9 – The Great Misunderstanding

R : :// . /1030921

For more informa on contact: Call Martrice Green at 202‐397‐3451 or martrice69@verizon.net

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP CLASSES

Service of the Nails Asbury Sanctuary ~ 7 pm

Join us for a series of readings,

responses, and silent reflection and prayer designed to help us enter more

deeply into the meaning of the Passion of Christ.

Parking is available.

APRIL13~MAUNDY‐THURSDAY

Seven Last Words Good Friday Service 12-3 pm ~ Sanctuary

Sons and daughters of Asbury UMC will deliver the Word. Parking is available for $13.

Community Good Friday Meal Dinner will be available to eat-in or take-out,

immediately following the Good Friday Service in Fellowship Hall.

APRIL14~GOODFRIDAY

6:30 am, 8:30 am & 10:30 am Asbury Sanctuary

6:00 pm

The Bridge, Fellowship Hall

APRIL 16 ~ EASTER SUNDAY

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Asbury United Methodist Church

Rev. Dr. Ianther M. Mills, Senior Pastor Rev. Albert Moser, Associate Pastor

Rev. Alexis Brown, Howard University UM Chaplain Min. Scott Bostic, Youth Pastor

Min. Matthew Wilke, Contemporary Worship Pastor Bishop Forrest Stith, Retired Bishop in Residence

Robert Mallett & Darryl Wyles, Lay Leaders Rev. Gerard A. Green, Jr., District Superintendent

Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling, Episcopal Leader of the Baltimore‐Washington Conference

Visit asburyumcdc.org for information about our ministries. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

926 11th St., NW, Washington, DC 20001 202‐628‐0009 (office) ~ 202‐783‐0519 (fax) ~ asburymail@asburyumcdc.org

Monday‐Friday ~ 8:00 am‐4:30 pm

GETTINGAROUND

Sunday, March 26 Luke 5:12-16

Monday, March 27

2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Tuesday, March 28 1 John 4:7-12

Wednesday, March 29

Acts 20:32-35

Thursday, March 30 Luke 14:25-27

Friday, March 31

Psalm 25:1-10

Saturday, April 1 Isaiah 43:1-4

There is an elevator in the Education Building

that accesses all levels of the church—the

sanctuary, the fellowship hall, and all the Sunday

School rooms.

Free parking is available Sundays in the garage

adjacent to our 11th Street entrance. You may

pick up a parking pass from the 11th Street

reception desk.

Restrooms are on the lower level on either side

of the narthex and on the 2nd and 3rd floors.

DAILYWORD

Wesley Foundation at Howard University will be serving on a Mission trip to Honduras from May 18-29. On this mission, we will be teaching Vacation Bible School and doing light construction for our church site. Mission trips can be life changing for students, as it gives them a sense of purpose and provides them with an opportunity to think “globally and act locally.” As we all know, obtaining a college education is very expensive and many of the students have trouble finding resources to finance their education. We are asking for financial donations to offset the cost for our students. If you feel inspired to support us on this Mission, you may make your check payable to:

The Baltimore Washington Conference c/o: Deb Trowbridge

11711 East Market Place, Fulton, MD 20759 Memo: Honduras Mission Trip

P.S.: Please check out our video at https://youtu.be/H9axPTg1-tk

HOWARD UNIVERSITY MISSION TRIP