Asbury United Methodist Church http://asburyunitedmethodist.org Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:46:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Seaside Escape Women’s Retreat http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/seaside-escape-womens-retreat http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/seaside-escape-womens-retreat#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:04:35 +0000 admin http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/?p=1960 Longing for time to slow down, wiggle your toes in the sand, and bask in the warmth of God’s presence?

Join us at SeaSide Escape. It’s a beach-themed retreat where you’ll experience meaningful Bible study and worship, connect with other women, and have time for quiet reflection and plenty of laughter!

 

Seaside Escape Women’s Retreat

Saturday, March 10, 2012
Asbury UMC
8:30 – 4:30

Cost: $20 per person: covers retreat materials, snacks, and lunch

Register at church or call the church office (417-865-1335)

]]> http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/seaside-escape-womens-retreat/feed 0 The Great Experiment http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/the-great-experiment http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/the-great-experiment#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:53:12 +0000 admin http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/?p=1951 Wanted: Brave Christians

  1. 1. Who will meet once each week to pray together
    2. Who will give at least 2 hours each week in service
    3. Who will give at least a tithe (10%) of their income
    4. Who will spend 1/2 hour daily in prayer and meditation
    5. Who will fast at least once during this time
    6. Who will join with others to worship weekly
    7. Who will witness for God about their experience to others

Will you accept the challenge?

Asbury has a special lenten challenge to help you grow closer to God and Christ during the 40 days of lent.  This “Great Experiment” will challenge you to grow in your faith in several different ways.

Meeting dates/times for prayer/learning groups:

Date/Time

Place

Leader

Monday, 6:30pm

Collum’s

Mary Bennett (Women)

Tuesday, 6:00pm

Asbury

Ruth Spargo

Wednesday, 9:30am

Asbury

Janet Bowman

Thursday, 9:30am

Asbury

Sandy Heer

Thursday, 3:30pm

Asbury

Lynn CLements

Saturday, 9:00am

Asbury

Warren Heer & Chuck Ewy  (Men)

Sunday, 11:00am

Asbury

Mary Ewy (Youth/Young Adults)

Pastor Sandy Heer will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Check with her at the table in the fellowship hall and sign up to be a part of The Great Experiment.

]]> http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/the-great-experiment/feed 0 Lenten 2012 Schedule http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/lenten-2011-schedule http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/lenten-2011-schedule#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:12:19 +0000 admin http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/?p=1196 Come Celebrate Lent and Easter with us!

Asbury has many special activities and services this year.  Below is a calendar of events.  We will have 4 services on Easter Sunday.  Regular services will be at 8am, 9:30, and 11am.  A special sunrise service presented by Asbury’s Youth Group will be at 6:30am.   Our Chancel Choir will present an Easter Musical Saturday April 7 @ 6:30pm and again on Easter Sunday at 11am.

We also have a special Lenten Challenge this year:  The Great Experiment – click to find out more about growing in your faith this Lenten season.

 

 

Ash Wednesday Service – Feb 22, 6:30pm
Palm Sunday Service – Apr 1, 8am, 9:30am, 11am
Holy Thursday – April 5, 6:30
Good Friday – April 6, 6:30
Easter Cantata- April 7, 6:30pm & April 8, 11:00am
Easter Sunrise Service,April 8, 6:30
Easter Sunday Services – April 8, 8:00 & 9:30am

]]> http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/lenten-2011-schedule/feed 0 Winter Weather Schedule http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/winter-weather-schedule http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/winter-weather-schedule#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:29:46 +0000 admin http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/?p=1016 When Springfield Public Schools are closed, the church office will be closed and all meetings, dinners and events will be canceled.

]]> http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/winter-weather-schedule/feed 0 2011-10-20 Money, Money, Money http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/2011-10-20-money-money-money http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/2011-10-20-money-money-money#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:45:23 +0000 admin http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/?p=1829 This is the final week of this Fall’s Spiritual Growth Sermon Series, Pastor Michael shares his thoughts about Generosity and the importance of giving a portion of what God had given you to others.

Scripture:  Matthew 6:19-21 and 24

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]]> http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/2011-10-20-money-money-money/feed 0 2011-10-16 Mission and Service http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/2011-10-16-mission-and-service http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/2011-10-16-mission-and-service#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:52:35 +0000 admin http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/?p=1795 This week Pastor Michael continues his series on personal growth with a focus on Mission and Service.

Scripture:  Matthew 16:24-25

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]]> http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/2011-10-16-mission-and-service/feed 0 2011-09-11 – Why Worship is Important in Our Lives http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/2011-09-11-why-worship-is-important-in-our-live http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/2011-09-11-why-worship-is-important-in-our-live#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:43:38 +0000 admin http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/?p=1743 This week Pastor Michael shares his thoughts on why we worship and why it is important to our spiritual lives.  He also shares some thoughts about today being the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy.

Scripture: Joel 1:14 and Matthew 28:1-6

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]]> http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/2011-09-11-why-worship-is-important-in-our-live/feed 0 Fall Spiritual Growth Sermon Series – How can I live out my faith daily? http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/fall-spiritual-growth-sermon-series-2011 http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/fall-spiritual-growth-sermon-series-2011#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:07:06 +0000 admin http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/?p=1733 During this 5 week Worship Series looking at our personal spiritual lives we will be answering the question; “How can I live out my faith daily?”.

We are sharing topics from our Bishop, Robert Schnase’s book “Five Practices of Fruitful Living” on how to live a fruitful Christian life daily in today’s world.

 

 

Date

Topic

 Listen to Sermon

Sep 25

Hospitality

Oct 2

Worship

Oct 9

Spiritual Growth

Oct 16

Mission and Service

 Listen to Sermon

Oct 23

Generosity

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]]> http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/fall-spiritual-growth-sermon-series-2011/feed 0 2011-08-21 Why can’t I see God’s will for my life? http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/2011-08-21-why-can%e2%80%99t-i-see-god%e2%80%99s-will-for-my-life http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/2011-08-21-why-can%e2%80%99t-i-see-god%e2%80%99s-will-for-my-life#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:07:11 +0000 admin http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/?p=1703 In this third week of the August sermon series of “Why?”, Pastor Michael shares his thoughts on the question of “Why can’t I see God’s will for my life?”.

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10

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]]> http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/2011-08-21-why-can%e2%80%99t-i-see-god%e2%80%99s-will-for-my-life/feed 0 2011-08-28 Why God’s Love prevails? http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/2011-08-28-why-god%e2%80%99s-love-prevails http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/2011-08-28-why-god%e2%80%99s-love-prevails#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:00:53 +0000 admin http://asburyunitedmethodist.org/?p=1700 In this last week of the August sermon series of “Why?”, Pastor Michael shares his thoughts on the question of “Why God’s love prevails?”.

Scripture:  Romans 8:28,35,37-39

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