SUNDAY’S HAPPENINGS
February 5, 2012
Worship services, 8:30, 9:30, 11 a.m.
Psalm 32:1-5
“Forgiveness: Accepting Our Forgiveness,” Rev. Terry Bryant
Nursery provided at all worship services.
Preschool classes (ages 3-5), 9:30 a.m.
LiveIt! Sunday school (K-5th grade), 9:30 a.m.
Noah’s Ark adult class, 9:40 a.m.
Prayer room, 10:15 a.m.
Confirmation class, 10:30 a.m.
KidStuf Family Celebration, 10:45 a.m.
It’s 45 minutes of nonstop, action-packed singing, drama, storytelling, and media that relate biblical principles to today’s real world. Kids coming to KidStuf must have parents who attend as well. Kids K–5th grade sit on the floor in front of the stage with their age group and kid helpers. Parents sit in chairs behind the kids area. Preschoolers are invited but must stay with their parents. Location is the Life Ministry Center auditorium. February virtue is honor: letting someone know you see how valuable they really are.
Camp KidJam Information Meeting, 11:30 a.m.
Financial Peace University, 3:30 p.m.
412 (middle school), 5:30 p.m.
DASH (high school), 6 p.m.
MINISTRY EVENTS
February Sermon Series
Jesus was clear in his teaching: He offers us God’s forgiveness and instructs us to forgive one another. Why is this so hard? What is it that makes us so unforgiving of ourselves and of each other? In this series we’ll take an honest, realistic look at how to seek, extend, and accept forgiveness. Feb 12 focuses on forgiveness in family, Feb 19 in marriage, and Feb 26 forgiving others.
Discovering Asbury Class/Membership
Interested in membership or just finding out more about Asbury’s ministries? A Discovering Asbury class will be held Sunday, Feb 12 and 19, from 4–5:30. (You only need to sign up for one class.) Free childcare available. RSVP to Fran Doherty in the church office at extension 223; let her know the date you will attend and if you need childcare.
Human Trafficking Speaker
On Thursday, February 16, at 11 a.m. Patricia Witt will speak at JOY Group on human trafficking. Mrs. Witt is retired from IBM and has been active with issues of human trafficking since 2008. Lunch ($5/per person) will follow in the LMC auditorium. To attend sign up at information centers.
Next Baptismal Date
Sunday, March 25. If you’re an Asbury member and interested in baptism for a child or youth, contact Janet Bickel at janet@asburyraleigh.org or 847-2818 ext 232 for information about our next parent baptism orientation. For adult baptism, contact Faye Biffert in the church office at extension 225.
Starting Point
...is a conversational environment where people can explore faith and experience community. A nonthreatening small group where your opinions and beliefs will be valued. For more info, check Starting Point on the connection card in the bulletin and a Starting Point leader will contact you, or sign up at www.asburyraleigh.org/startingpoint.
Let’s do life together!
Life Groups are 8-12 people who meet several times per month to form friendships, talk about faith and the Bible, and do life together. Contact Beth Chase in the church office at extension 227.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Habitat/Apostles Build Workday
The next Asbury workday for the Habitat/Apostles Build home is Sat, Feb 25. Several more volunteers are needed. Sign up at www.habitatwake.volunteerhub.com. After signing up, contact Tami Reeves to let her know you have registered.
Asbury Chicken Pies
Last month chicken pies were sold out! Our next workday is Fri, Feb 10. Volunteers needed anytime between 9 and noon to roll dough, cut up chicken, assemble pies, or clean up. No experience necessary. Contact Shari Stroud. Pies on sale Sun, Feb 12, after all worship services. $10 per pie.
A “Bite Size” Opportunity That Makes a Huge Difference
Can you volunteer for preschool Sunday school 1-3 times per year? Two volunteers needed for each of the following classes on April 29 and July 29: age 3 class, ages 3/4 combined, age 4. If you can help this one Sunday, contact Denise Concelmo in the church office at extension 254.
Nursery Volunteers Needed
Morning nursery volunteers are needed on Feb 19, March 11, 18 and 25. If you can help, contact Denise Concelmo.
CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND PARENTS
Camp KidJam
Camp KidJam is a 4 day/3 night camp for rising 3rd-6th graders put on by the creators of KidStuf and our LiveIt! curriculum. It will be held at Wake Forest University in mid July. Asbury is taking a group again this year. If your family is interested, please attend an information meeting February 5 right after KidStuf in room 307-308, or contact Janet Bickel in the church office at extension 254.
Father/Daughter Dance
A limited number of tickets are available in the church office for the annual father/daughter dance, held at Millbrook UMC February 10, 6:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $7.50 each and are available on a first-come basis during church office hours.
16.5
Check out www.16point5.com for new ideas on how to use self-control in your family!
PARENT DISCUSSION GROUPS
For Parents of infants, preschoolers, and elementary ages
Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a parenting group discussion. Hear how other parents deal with parenting issues. If you need childcare, contact Janet Bickel.
For Parents of 6th – 12th Graders
Discussion group meets 4th Sunday of each month. A place where parents can listen, share, learn from and encourage each other as we live in the real world with our adolescent children. Childcare available for younger children.
LiveIt! Sunday School for K-5
Begins at 9:30 a.m. The three basic truths—wisdom, faith, and friendship—are amplified through monthly virtues and exciting Bible stories. Every week there is a key TRUTH that we drive home. Does not meet 5th Sundays.
Wonderland Nursery and Preschool
Nursery is provided during all worship services for infants through age 2. Preschool Sunday school is available at 9:30 a.m. for ages 3-4.
NEWS AND NOTES
Servant Leadership Recognition
During February, Asbury’s Family Ministry will recognize our leaders who partner with us each week to carry out our vision. Various servant leader groups will be recognized each Sunday during worship. You are encouraged to express your thanks to our nursery staff, Sunday morning children’s leaders and check-in crew, KidStuf crew, Student Ministry leaders, and others volunteering with us on Sunday mornings and weekly in the church office.
Community Garden
The Asbury community garden is now open for plot reservations for 2012. 2011 gardeners have priority and are guaranteed one plot. Register online: tinyurl.com/asburygarden2012. Print and return contract with payment: tinyurl.com/asburygardencontract2012. Planting guide: tinyurl.com/NC-Planting-Guide. Plot plan: tinyurl.com/asburygardenplotplan.
Couponing Class
Su Soutter, local speaker and blogger at The Intentional Home will teach her coupon class at Asbury Tuesday, Feb 28, 7–9 pm. Su shops for her family of seven for less than $100 a week (and she still buys diapers!). That’s her family’s food, cleaning, and health and beauty products. She shops one grocery store and one drugstore only. You too can shop like this! Class fee is $20; scholarships available. To register contact Janet Bickel in the church office at extension 254.
Note Re Inclement Weather
Notices regarding inclement weather will always be on our website. Click on “Inclement Weather Policy” revolving button on lower right on home page.
Free Basic Music Theory Lessons
Free basic music theory lessons taught by Scott Mann. Open to the Asbury family, ASM students, and the community. Held on Wednesdays through April 25 (except for Ash Wednesday), 6:15–6:45, room 203-205. Registration not required. Materials provided.
Handbell Choir
Handbell choir has resumed, and you are invited to be part of this ministry. Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7–8 pm, room 203-205. If unable to commit full-time, we are also accepting substitute ringers. If interested in this new musical opportunity, contact Deborah Sparma by calling Faye in the church office at extension 225.
Are you on Facebook?
Request to be a friend of Asbury (the group). This is an informal site with postings from the Asbury family. Great way to keep up with what’s happening.
Miss a sermon?
Listen to sermons from the last three months at www.asburyraleigh.org. From the home page, click on Sermons. Choose either the last Sunday’s message or past sermons.
Drink Coffee. Do Good.
What if the coffee you drink could make a difference in someone’s life? It can. Asbury’s new coffee bar is brewing Land of a Thousand Hills coffee. Your donation for a cup of coffee will help Rwandan coffee communities in this post-genocide nation and Haitian and Thai coffee farmers become vibrant pictures of opportunity and sustainability.
Coffee Bar Hours:
8:10–8:35 a.m. Narthex coffee bar
9:10–9:35 a.m. LMC coffee bar
10:25–10:43 a.m. LMC coffee bar
