Asbury’s Core Values “CENTERED in Jesus Christ, we GROW in faith, CELEBRATE community and SERVE others with love” are immensely helpful in helping us discern what is a part of our mission and what is distraction from fulfilling our mission. After a great deal of discussion with Trustees, our Wedding Coordinator, our Facilities Manager and […]
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Asbury’s Wedding Policy
March 31, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Pastor’s Ponderings
March 27, 2019 By Leave a Comment
From Kathy… What is your defining story? What is the narrative that shapes the way you view the world and your place in it? Easter is the climax of the defining story of the Christian Faith. For us as followers of the Way of Jesus, the resurrection is the event that shapes how we see […]
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General Conference Wrap-up
March 1, 2019 By 1 Comment
Dear Friends (updated from the one that was sent at the close of General Conference): Throughout the week at General Conference, there have been moments of great joy and incredible sadness and despair. The joy came in meeting with and being with such a diversity of people who have a great love of God and […]
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Easter Sunday
February 19, 2019 By Leave a Comment
On Easter Sunday, April 21 we will have 3 opportunities for worship: 6 AM Sunrise Worship 8 AM Worship lead by the Band! 10 AM Worship lead by the Faith Choir and other musical groups followed by the Easter egg hunt! More details in the April Articles. Plan now to attend a bring family members, […]
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Ash Wednesday
February 19, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday, March 6 marks the beginning of Lent. Lent is a season of 40 days, not counting Sundays that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday (the Saturday before Easter). Lent comes from the Anglo-Saxon word Lencten, which means, “spring”. The season is a preparation for celebrating Easter. […]
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New Caregivers Support Group to start
January 29, 2019 By Leave a Comment
A caregivers support group is starting at Asbury. We will meet on the second Saturdays of the month from 10:30 – Noon in the Fireside Room. Our first meeting will be February 9. If you are caring for a spouse, a parent, a friend, a neighbor, please consider attending the group. Participants will have an […]
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Anointing and Healing Prayers in Worship
January 29, 2019 By 4 Comments
Beginning this Sunday, we will offer prayers of healing and anointing with oil during Communion. Those who would like to be anointed are invited to come before or after receiving communion to the ramps into the chancel to receive this rite.
Pastor’s Ponderings
January 28, 2019 By Leave a Comment
From Kathy… Sometimes I am asked what is my favorite piece of scripture. I find that very hard to answer because I have so many depending on the situation and what is going on around me and in me. This morning I find myself focused on the passage from the Book of Deuteronomy 10:18-19. “God […]
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New Video editor for Sunday Services
January 27, 2019 By Leave a Comment
We want to express our gratitude to Tom Petty who has been editing the video of the Sunday services and posting them on the website and the sermon on YouTube. Tom was ready to relinquish this aspect of his IT Director job with Asbury. Austin Gnecco has stepped up to fill this important role. And because […]
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New Asbury Article Editor
January 27, 2019 By Leave a Comment
We want to thank Tom Petty who has graciously and faithfully edited our Asbury Articles for many, many years (Over 15?). Tom has retired from the post of editor and is passing the torch to Michele Rudd who is delighted to put her editorial skills to work. Michele takes the helm with the February edition. […]
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