Rainbow and Youth choirs will team up again this year to sing and act out a famous Bible Story. The story this year is Daniel in the lion’s den, called “Rescue in the Night.” In previous years, the youth would perform a musical in May. However, with so many school and community groups having year–end […]
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Holy Week and Easter at Asbury UMC
March 27, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Palm Sunday, April 14 10 a.m. We will celebrate Palm Sunday and Confirmation together this year as we wonder what it means to say yes to God. Maundy Thursday, April 18 6:30 p.m. Asbury will host a joint worship service with Lynnewood UMC and Grace UMC here at Asbury. Worship will begin at 6:30pm with […]
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Pre-K through 5th Grade Sunday School
March 21, 2019 By Leave a Comment
The Pre-K through 5th grade classes have finished their 13 week adventure through the ‘Travel Guide to the Fruit of the Spirit’ curriculum series and will begin an new adventure journeying through ‘A Joyful Path’ curriculum series. Pick up a family activity packet ‘Reflections on Prayer an Illustrated Lent for Families’ from room 4 or […]
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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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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.
Lenten Food Drive Ends April 1st
March 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Help us feed those in need by donating non-perishable food to the Alameda County Community Food Bank. This is a challenging time of year for donations and we can make a difference. Donation barrels are in the Sanctuary and church office. Suggested donations include: canned vegetables, fruits or meats, pasta, tomato sauce, beans, rice, peanut […]
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