Asbury United Methodist Church Worship Booklet...2021/01/04 · Asbury United Methodist Church Worship Booklet 1401 CAMDEN AVENUE · SALISBURY, MARYLAND 21801 · 410-749-2131 · Sermon

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Worship Booklet 1401 CAMDEN AVENUE · SALISBURY, MARYLAND 21801 · 410-749-2131 · WWW.ASBURYWEB.ORG

Sermon Series:

Bread, Bath, and Beyond

Sermon:

Beyond the Boundaries

Scriptures for Next Sunday:

Isaiah 40:21-31; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39

Music for Next Sunday :

8:00 a.m./EMA Worship: Dr. Michael Stefanek, Organ/Piano

8:45 a.m./CAYR Worship: Praise Band

11:00 a.m./FESTIVE Worship: Vocalists, Dr. Michael Stefanek,

Director/Organ/Piano

We welcome all to worship and thank you for choosing Asbury Church.

Please remember to silence your cell phone.

4TH S UNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY J ANUARY 31 , 2021

Celebrating 242 Years of Ministry at Asbury

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P RAYER LIST Please pray for the families of Connie Bozman, for all families experiencing loss or

illness, and for the following:

Abdullah Almutairi

Norman Anderson

Ron Ardis

Susan Aydelotte

Garrett Bailey

Robin Beattie

Rodney Beebe

Josh and Rachel Birch

Will Bloxom

Howard Bozman

Krista Bozman

Ruth Campbell

Aria Carey

Peg Castagnola

Lauren and Lorie Cataldi

Eric Chatham

Sylvia Chiofolo

Pat Cooper

Shirley Cropper

Sally Dempster

Kathy Donovan

Maria Dornberger

Lauren Doyle

Bill Fulkrod

Tucky Franz

Gary

Henry Gibson

Lisa Gordy

Ron Gordy

John Hall

Wayne Hawkins

Baby Julian & the Helton

Family

Liz Hickman

Beth Hillman

Sue Higgins

Ray Hoffman

Judy Hogan

Joe Hogan

John S. Hough, III

Peggy Hovermale

Steve and Beverly Janso

Missy Johnson

Andi Stover Kennington

Pam Kondoff-Micallef

Fred Lawson

Ric Lawson

Claudia Macauley

Elizabeth Madruga

Marilyn Mann

Carl McIntyre

Baby Owen & the

McPhail-Drollette Family

Karen Meredith

Mezick Family

Milan Milad

Ed Moore

Leslie Nielsen

Al Olinde

Dee Palmatary

Rosamond Panda

Teresa Peters

Jim Plants

Mary Powell

Kara Press

Harry “Hank” Rhodes

Fran Rickman

Heather Rowe

Darin Ruark

Marc Salvador

Leya Schiller

Jason Spence

Sisters of the Spirit

Rev. Lawrence Staton

John Steelman

Esther Stevenson

Tim Stewart

Cathy Stratton

Chloe Tillman

Pheobe Wall

Ozzie Wilkinson

Junior Rodriguez-Zamudio

Penny Ziegler

Unnamed

Active Military

Veterans

Our Schools and Children

Immigrant Families

LGBTQ Friends and Family

Victims of all Violence

Cure for Coronavirus

All who are Lonely

Healthcare Workers

Racial Justice

Faith in a secular world

Servants in Fellowship

Craig Beard, Pam Price and

Family

The Prayer Group at Asbury continues to pray

weekly for the many concerns lifted up to them

confidentially. Please keep this prayer ministry

in your thoughts and consider joining with

them for healing and peace for all. If you need

prayer during the week, please contact Pastor

Tom, Heather or Genevieve at the church, or

Carol Bisker at (410) 749-3563.

Please let us know if prayers are no longer

needed for anyone on the Prayer List. We try to

keep as up-to-date as possible.

January:

Brenda Martin (Chair)

Priscilla Basehart

Connie Boccia

Carolyn Connors

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E ARLY MORNING A SBURY (EMA)

8:00 AM Reflective Worship in the Sanctuary Lay Reader: Sara Lewis

Head Usher: Rick Bisker / Sound: Gary Tyler

Designates your invitation to stand

Prelude In Thee is Gladness Theodore Beck

Dr. Michael Stefanek, Organ

Welcome and Announcements

Celebrating 242 Years of Ministry at Asbury [See insert]

Passing the Peace of Christ

Greeting:

One: Come, and praise God! In the company of the God’s people, let us give thanks to the Lord

our God.

All: Great are the works of God, full of glory and majesty.

One: Our God is gracious and compassionate;

All: our God is merciful and forgiving

One: our God is faithful and trustworthy,

All: our God is just and good.

One: So come, let’s worship God together.

All: God’s praise will last forever!

Apostles’ Creed, No. 882

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus

Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the

Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he

descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is

seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and

the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of

saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Amen.

Opening Prayer:

Compassionate God, all creation delights in your presence. May the authority of your

Spirit bring understanding into our minds and truth into our hearts, that we may

praise and serve Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

First Lesson, Deuteronomy 18:15-20 [Scriptures found on pages 8-9]

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

Many: Thanks be to God.

[Cont’d on next page]

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[Cont’d from previous page]

Second Lesson, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13



Musical Reflection Jesus United by Thy Grace Lani Smith

Dr. Michael Stefanek, Piano

Gospel Lesson, Mark 1:21-28

One: This is the Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ.


Sermon Beyond the Boundaries Pastor Tom Pasmore

Prayers and Concerns

The Lord’s Prayer [See back page]

Offering of Our Gifts

Offertory Be Thou My Vision Joel Raney


Presentation Hymn, No. 94

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts. Praise Jesus Christ, whose

power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Sending Forth:

One: Jesus is here. The Light of the World. The Alpha and the Omega. The Lord of All. Let us

go and take Christ to the world.

All: Amen.

Postlude Toccata on “Lasst uns erfreuen” Charles Callahan


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C OME AS Y OU A RE (CAYR)

8:45 AM Praise and Worship Service in Fellowship Hall Lay Reader: Calvin Peacock

Sound: Fred Webster & Don Sorrenti





Opening Songs You Never Let Go Praise Band

Through All of It



Children’s Message Heather Harman

Prayers and Concerns Susan Peacock


Offering Our Gifts

Offertory What Faith Can Do Praise Band



Sending Forth

Closing Song Mighty to Save Praise Band

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11:00 AM Worship Service in the Sanctuary Lay Reader: Ray Thompson

Head Usher: Deke Sheller / Sound: Jeff Harman

Crucifer: Megan Cropper / Acolyte: Nick Cropper


Prelude In Thee is Gladness Theodore Beck





Processional Hymn We Believe in One True God Traditional

Chamber Choir

Dr. Michael Stefanek, Director

Greeting:

One: Come, and praise God! In the company of the God’s people, let us give thanks to the Lord

our God.

All: Great are the works of God, full of glory and majesty.

One: Our God is gracious and compassionate;

All: our God is merciful and forgiving

One: our God is faithful and trustworthy,

All: our God is just and good.

One: So come, let’s worship God together.

All: God’s praise will last forever!

Opening Prayer:

Compassionate God, all creation delights in your presence. May the authority of your

Spirit bring understanding into our minds and truth into our hearts, that we may

praise and serve Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.







F ESTIVE W ORSHIP

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Music Reflection Jesus United by Thy Grace Lani Smith


Children’s Message Heather Harman


One: This is the Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ.



Prayers and Concerns


Offering Our Gifts

Offertory With a Voice of Singing Martin Shaw

Chamber Choir


With a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard, Alleluia. Utter it even unto the ends

of the earth. The Lord hath delivered his people, Alleluia. O be joyful in God, all ye lands, o sing

praises to the honor of his name, make his praise to be glorious. With a voice of singing declare

ye this, and let it be heard, Alleluia.

Presentation Hymn, No. 94

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts. Praise Jesus Christ, whose

power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Sending Forth:

One: Jesus is here. The Light of the World. The Alpha and the Omega. The Lord of All. Let us

go and take Christ to the world.

All: Amen.

Choral Benediction God Be with You Till We Meet Again Traditional

Chamber Choir


Postlude Toccata on “Lasst uns erfreuen” Charles Callahan



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SCRIPTURES

Deuteronomy 18:15-20 New International Version (NIV)

15 The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow

Israelites. You must listen to him. 16 For this is what you asked of the LORD your God at Horeb

on the day of the assembly when you said, “Let us not hear the voice of the LORD our God nor

see this great fire anymore, or we will die.”

17 The LORD said to me: “What they say is good. 18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you

from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them

everything I command him. 19 I myself will call to account anyone who does not listen to my

words that the prophet speaks in my name. 20 But a prophet who presumes to speak in my

name anything I have not commanded, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, is to

be put to death.”



1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Gods Word Translation (GW)

8 Now, concerning food offered to false gods: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge

makes people arrogant, but love builds them up. 2 Those who think they know something still

have a lot to learn. 3 But if they love God, they are known by God. 4 Now about eating food that

was offered to false gods: We know that the false gods in this world don’t really exist and that

no god exists except the one God. 5 People may say that there are gods in heaven and on

earth—many gods and many lords, as they would call them. 6 But for us,

“There is only one God, the Father.

Everything came from him, and we live for him.

There is only one Lord, Jesus Christ.

Everything came into being through him, and we live because of him.”

7 But not everyone knows this. Some people are so used to worshiping false gods that they

believe they are eating food offered to a false god. So they feel guilty because their conscience is

weak.

8 Food will not affect our relationship with God. We are no worse off if we eat ⌞that food⌟ and

no better off if we don’t. 9 But be careful that by using your freedom you don’t somehow make a

believer who is weak in faith fall into sin. 10 For example, suppose someone with a weak

conscience sees you, who have this knowledge, eating in the temple of a false god. Won’t you be

encouraging that person to eat food offered to a false god? 11 In that case, your knowledge is

ruining a believer whose faith is weak, a believer for whom Christ died. 12 When you sin against


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other believers in this way and harm their weak consciences, you are sinning against

Christ.13 Therefore, if eating food ⌞offered to false gods⌟ causes other believers to lose their

faith, I will never eat that kind of food so that I won’t make other believers lose their faith.



Mark 1:21-28 Gods Word (GW)

21 Then they went to Capernaum. On the next day of rest—a holy day, Jesus went into the

synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teachings. Unlike their experts

in Moses’ Teachings, he taught them with authority.

23 At that time there was a man in the synagogue who was controlled by an evil spirit. He

shouted, 24 “What do you want with us, Jesus from Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I

know who you are—the Holy One of God!”

25 Jesus ordered the spirit, “Keep quiet, and come out of him!” 26 The evil spirit threw the man

into convulsions and came out of him with a loud shriek.

27 Everyone was stunned. They said to each other, “What is this? This is a new teaching that

has authority behind it! He gives orders to evil spirits, and they obey him.”

28 The news about him spread quickly throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.

One: This is the Gospel of the Lord, Jesus Christ.


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1. Reread the Scriptures for this week.

2. What boundaries are self-imposed?

3. Does Jesus’ authority bind us or does it bring freedom?

4. In what ways does the authority of Jesus differ from the authority we

encounter in the world?

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A SBURY NEWS CHURCH TOWN HALL MEETING

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in the Sanctuary at Noon

Thursday, February 25, 2021 in the Fellowship Hall at 7:00pm

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in the Sanctuary at 7:00pm

*The meetings in the Fellowship Hall will be live-streamed on Facebook Live.

Pastor Tom will share with you the current proposals before General Conference 2021 and will

answer your questions about the United Methodist Church and about Asbury. We hope you can

join us.

ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER

Please consider your 2021 giving by electronic funds transfer (EFT). It is very easy to sign up –

just complete the back of your Generosity Pledge Card and we will do all the processing. Giving

by EFT lessens the worry if you have cash/checks with you when you come to worship. This also

maintains consistent giving and avoids the need to “catch up” on your giving when you are

away. We have over 55 members/friends who currently enjoy giving electronically.

COMMUNITY SHELTER EMERGENCY PROJECT (CESP) UPDATE

HOORAY……….Once again the Asbury family has shown its ability to love and share with our

community. ALL 15 nights of dinners assigned to Asbury have been filled. On behalf of the

men we THANK YOU SO MUCH.

There are still other opportunities to help with CESP by volunteering to prepare grab n’ go

breakfasts, bagged lunches, or volunteer for intake or overnight shifts. Google “Housing First

Salisbury Maryland” and click on the CESP information.

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY

Due to the coronavirus, this year we will not be distributing grocery bags to fill. Instead,

Salisbury Urban Ministries is asking you to fill their soup pot with a monetary donation located

in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall until February 7. Please help us help those in need. If you

have any questions, please contact the church office or email [email protected].

HYDE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE SOON!

The Hyde Scholarship is presented each year to one or sometimes two graduating seniors who

meet specific criteria. Applicants must be a member of Asbury UMC and a graduate of a

Wicomico County public high school with good academic standing, and have been accepted to a

2 or 4-year college. They must also meet Sunday School attendance requirements, and be active

in other church-related activities. The application will be on-line and is due by Sunday, March

21. The scholarship(s) will be presented at a later date.

OPPORTUNITY SHOP UPDATE

The Opp Shop is open for sales on Thursdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Donations will be

accepted Mondays, 8:30 - 11:30 am, Thursdays 9:30 - 1:00 pm, or by appointment. Please call

the church if you need an appointment.

Effective immediately, we will no longer accept plastic bags. We WILL accept paper and cloth


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A SBURY NEWS shopping bags! Thank you for supporting this important ministry!

2021 IS UPON US!

It is time to start thinking about ‘my one word’ for the new year! There is a helpful book to go along

with this concept—if you would like a copy, please see Kristen. Here is the nutshell: Instead of a list

of new year’s resolutions, choosing just one word helps us to truly focus on discerning God’s path for

us as we grow spiritually. Pray about what word God is calling you to focus on in the upcoming year.

The website myoneword.org has lots of words if you need some ideas.

Speaking of 2021, a great way to grow in our faith is to have not only a devotion, but an

accountability group. There will be a group beginning in mid-January focusing on the gospel of

Luke. This group will consist of scripture copying, scripture mapping, and a weekly zoom discussion

Monday evenings at 7pm. It will also be possible to do the devotion on your own if you prefer.

Email [email protected] if you are interested.

Check out Asbury’s CoronaBible project in the library. This was a community effort in the spring

and summer to hand copy scripture when we were forced to be physically apart, but remained

spiritually united in our faith and worship through

the word. We have a lot of the gospels and if you would like to contribute to this living document,

please let me Kristen know.

SALISBURY URBAN MINISTRY NEEDS

Lazarus Food Pantry: Ramen Noodles, Side Dishes (potatoes, rice, noodles), cereal bars. Kids Café:

Flash Cards (Math), Workbooks Grade 1-5, Snacks. Men’s Welcome Center: Men’s Boxers (sizes

large to XX-Large).

Salisbury Urban Ministries is looking for donations of clean empty egg cartons.

A wonderful donor is bringing fresh eggs for the Lazarus Food Pantry and the cartons are

needed to pass the eggs out to the clients. Donations can be dropped off at Salisbury Urban

Ministry located at 326 Barclay Street, Salisbury, MD or call (410) 749-1563.

GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY & CHURCH

Interested in a ministry, but not sure if it’s for you? Or maybe unsure just what you’re

interested in? Talk to Kristen Wall-Love, our Director of Spiritual Formation & Membership.

We have lots of ministries serving lots of different interests. Let Kristen find one for you, or go

to a meeting and experience it for yourself. Get involved! You’ll be glad you did! Call the church

office at 410-749-2131 or email Kristen at [email protected]


http://myoneword.org/mailto:[email protected]

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Pastoral Staff:

Senior Pastor:

Rev. Dr. Tom Pasmore

Pastor of Care

Ministries:

Rev. Genevieve Jones

Brown

Directors of

Ministries:

Music Ministries:

Michael Stefanek

Finance & Building:

Janice Ilczuk

Children & Care

Ministries:

Heather Harman

Adult Spiritual

Formation and

Membership:

Kristen Wall-Love

Youth & Family

Ministries:

Brooke Phulesar

Asbury Child

Development Center:

Casey Taylor, Danna

Abbott

Church Support Staff:

Administrative Office

Manager:

Lydia Childs

Administrative

Assistant:

Sheri Burchard

Maintenance Worker:

Craig Brown

Nursery Staff:

Suzy Creel, Joy

Bradshaw, Katie

Anderson, Ericalyn

Killip

Conference Staff:

Bishop:

Peggy Johnson

Salisbury District

Superintendent:

Christina Blake

Conference Office:

Rob Townsend

Salisbury Urban

Ministries:

Debbie Donaway

SU Campus Minister:

Mary Haggard

The Lord’s Prayer

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,

and lead us not into

temptation, but

deliver us from evil.

For thine is the

kingdom, and the

power, and the

glory, for ever.

Amen.

Please send pics of any church happenings for social media via email: [email protected]. Thanks!

Ways to Give:

Drop your cash or check in the offering plate during service.

Mail to: Asbury United Methodist Church Attn: Janice Ilczuk

Visit www.asburyweb.org and click “Give Here”.

[PayPal will keep 2.2% + 0.30 of each transaction]

Electronic Funds Transfer can be set-up with Janice Ilczuk or through your local bank.

We have been given a unique charity link that will take you directly to

smile.amazon.com and automatically selects Asbury as the charity

recipient so that you do not have to search for us on their site. Our

direct link is:

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-0607975

DATE DAY 2021 EVENTS TIME LOCATION

February

2 Tue Church Town Hall Meeting 12 noon Sanctuary

2 Tue Farmer’s Market 2:30-5:30pm Parking Lot

3 Wed SPRC 7:00pm Soul Cafe
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Asbury United Methodist Church Worship Booklet...2021/01/04 · Asbury United Methodist Church Worship Booklet 1401 CAMDEN AVENUE · SALISBURY, MARYLAND 21801 · 410-749-2131 · Sermon