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Asbury United Methodist Church
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Bulletin Announcements

For the week of February 19th: 


Spiritual Growth:

Please join us on February 22nd, for our Ash Wednesday Service at 7 PM in the sanctuary as we begin our “Journey to Hope”.

Lenten Bible Studies - During the season of Lent, Asbury will offer several opportunities to explore the group study Journey to Hope. The series begins with Christ’s journey to the cross and connects with relationships, money, work, and suffering to share the hope that exists beyond life’s most difficult issues. Study Options: Sunday Mornings at 10 AM beginning Feb. 26th in either the Crossroads Bible Study Class or Young Adult Class; Tuesday Mornings at 10:30 AM led by John Tindall or Tuesday evenings at 7 PM led by Pastor Kate beginning Feb. 28th.

UMYF -  Program tonight following the 5:30 PM Fellowship Dinner in Slaven Hall. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 21st from 5-7 PM.  Contact John Tindall for more information. 

Pray Together - Who: You and whomever the Lord leads to come that day. When: Thursdays from 10ish to noonish.   Where: 3rd floor in the Friends through Fellowship Room across from Laura's office.   Why: When we pray together we clarify our desires and more easily hear God’s guidance.   How:  We  use scripture and conversational prayer format to pray for Asbury, others, and ourselves. More information: contact Doreen DeVore 433-8086 or 2ddevore@msn.com

New Young Adult Class meets today at 10 AM in Room #111 (by the garden doors).

March Into Sunday School...This March! Children, Youth, & Adults get ready to celebrate Sunday School. Anytime is the right time to get involved.

February in the Hospitality Center - After the 11 AM service the Russian Children's art will be taken down so it can move to the next church. Photographers from the congregation will be bringing in their work for the Lenten show. Thanks to all who are helping with this process. 
  
Outreach:

The Communion Offering for the month of February is Scouting. Asbury has been a charter organization for the Boy Scouts for many years. Asbury hosts both Boy Scout and Girl Scout weekly/monthly meetings.

Blue Ridge Food Bank Benefit Concert by Sound Direction, an a cappella sextet featuring Asbury’s John Tindall and wife Bettie, on Friday, February 24th at 7 PM featuring new songs from their CD, Sunnyside Up.   Admission: Donations of canned goods for the BRAFB.
  
Mercy House - We welcome a new family to the apartment Asbury sponsors - a mother, a father, a two-year old daughter, and a six-month old son.   Thank you for all you have given to our families.
 
Food Pantry- Please bring your non-perishable food donations and leave them in the marked box in the narthex.  (No Glass jars)

Fellowship:
 
Fellowship Dinner tonight! Please join us this evening, February 19th for our monthly Fellowship Dinner at 5:30 PM in Slaven Hall. 

Asbury UMW - Our next General Meeting will be on March 3rd at 10 AM in the Wesley Room for a carry-in soup and sandwich luncheon.  Guest speaker Nancy Byrd, District UMW Vice President, will speak on the theme “Tell Your Story”.  The District is focusing on the First Step Shelter this year and a box for donations of needed items will be at the meeting.  Contact your circle leader for a wish list of needed items.
 
Joy Group News - Please join us for our monthly luncheons with guest speakers on the second Thursday of the month in Slaven Hall. The Joy Group is organized by Seniors.   It is open to all members of  the church.   Upcoming luncheons:  March 8, 2012:  Danny Rohrer, "What's Happening to Asbury's Infrastructure?"
 
Attention basketball players! It is time for the Asbury Basketball team to get started in preparation of the upcoming season in the Valley Mennonite Church League. We will be practicing at Asbury in Slaven Hall on Wednesday nights at 8 PM through February 29th.  If you are interested in playing or want more information, please contact David Slykhuis, theslyks@gmail.com, or come to Slaven Hall on Wednesday night! League games will begin toward the end of February.

Midday Music in Lent - Please join us for a series of six half-hour recitals on Tuesdays at 12:05 PM in the church sanctuary. The recital schedule is as follows: February 28-Laura Douglass, piano & organ; March 6-Kathy Gardner, soprano and Whitney Vance, soprano; March 13-Tom McKenzie, trombone; March 20-Paul Loman, piano; March 27-Elizabeth McBride, organ and Edward Gant, cello; April 3-Asbury UMC Musicians.
 
Berea College hosts needed - Asbury is hosting the Berea College Choir on March 11th. They will need housing on Saturday and Sunday nights, March 10-11. A sign up sheet is posted in the parlor and more information is available from Jerry John or Laura Douglass. Thanks to those who have signed up - we are still in need of hosts for 40 people.
 
For Your Information:

Please Note - The church office is closed Monday, February 20th for President’s Day!
 
Altar Flowers - Are you interested in having flowers put on the altar in memory of a loved one?  You can arrange it through the church office at 434-2836.  The process is very simple and you can take the flowers after the last service, if you like.

A simple and convenient way to give - This fall, consider signing up for electronic giving. Asbury relies on the financial support of the congregation and electronic giving offers an easy way to give on a recurring basis. Please contact the church office for details. Thank you!