ANNOUNCEMENTS - November 27, 2011
Asbury United Methodist Church
November 27, 2011
Welcome to worship at Asbury United Methodist Church. If you are a visitor from another congregation, we extend to you our greetings and hope you can join us again. If you are living in the Quad City area, and are not active in a church, we invite you to consider becoming active with us.
Sunday, November 27
8:30 Traditional Worship Service
9:45 Sunday School
11:00 Praise Worship Service
Monday, November 28
6:30 “Comp. in Christ” Bible Study
7:00 “Flutes Unlimited” practice
Tuesday, November 29
9:00 Exercise Class
6:30 Spiritual Gifts Study
Wednesday, November 30
5:15 Wednesday Night Meal
5:15 Confirmation
5:30 Praise Team
6-7:30 Middle School Youth Group
6:30 Cherub Choir
7:15 Chancel Choir
Thursday, December 1
9:00 Exercise Class
7:00 Bible Study
Friday, December 2
8:30 Fellowship w/a Purpose
Saturday, December 3
8:30 Morning Bells
Sunday, December 4
8:00 Middle School Youth
Grp. Pop Can Drop
8:30 Traditional Worship Service
9:45 Cookie Walk
9:45 Sunday School
11:00 Praise Worship Service
7:00 Sr. High Youth Group
Monday, December 5
2:30 - 6:00 Blood Drive
6:30 Companions in Christ
7:00 Worship Commission
Tuesday, December 6
9:00 Library Committee
9:00 Exercise Class
6:00 Leadership Dev.
6:00 Global Ministries
6:30 Educ. Commission
6:30 Spiritual Gifts Class
FELLOWSHIP WITH A PURPOSE
Please consider joining this friendly group, either every time or just when your schedule permits! They meet on the first and third Fridays of each month during the school year from 8:30 am until about 10:30 am. The purpose is to help with light custodial clean-up of church in preparation for Sunday worship services. Coffee and refreshments are served! All are welcome! Call Bob Reiter at 332-5898 for more information.
ASBURY’S WORSHIP IS NOW ON CD AND AUDIO!
CDs of our 8:30 Worship services are available for one week check out in the church library. The CDs are located in the adult section, next to the check-out box. Audio of each worship service is now available to stream or download to your computer from the Asbury website (www.asbury-bett.org).
TLC NOVEMBER MISSION: “NOTHING BUT NETS”
The November TLC offering has been designated by our Global Ministries Committee to support “Nothing But Nets”. Since November 2006, the people of the United Methodist Church have raised enough to cover the cost of 335,000 nets. Every $10 raised pays for the purchase and distribution of a long-lasting, insecticide-treated mosquito net to a child under the age of five in Africa—one of whom dies every 30 seconds from malaria. Thank you for helping this very worthwhile outreach ministry by placing your pocket change in the TLC jars each Sunday morning in November. Thank you!
PURPOSE DRIVEN STEWARDSHIP FOR PURPOSE DRIVEN MINISTRIES
The 2012 Stewardship Drive has begun! As of Nov. 22 we have received 198 commitments totaling $409,939. This year we are looking at the many ministries of Asbury, their purpose and impact, and that with those ministries we are making a difference in God’s plan. In the past year the ministries have included: Children & Youth - 30,000, Adult - $156,000, Worship & Music - $187,000, Our Community - $100,000, and Our Nation & World - $145,000, for a total of $718,000. You should have received a letter highlighting the many Asbury ministries, along with a pledge card and return envelope. Please return your pledge card to the church by mail, bring it to the church office on weekdays, or drop it in the offering basket on Sunday mornings. You may also try our new email pledge form on the web at www.asbury-bett.org.
YOUTH NEWS!!
YOUTH GROUP T-SHIRTS ARE IN!
If you ordered a tee shirt, see your Youth Group leader to pick it up. Cost of the youth
shirts is $5.00. New T-shirt orders are due Monday, November 28th.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP – mark your calendar for these upcoming meetings:
Sunday, December 4th, 7-8 pm, Youth Center - We will be discussing and creating goals as well as have a “White Elephant” Gift Exchange. Please bring a wrapped “trinket” to be exchanged.
Sunday, December 18th, 7-8 pm, Youth Center – “Ugly Holiday Sweater” Social – find/make/create/buy a holiday sweater that is past it’s prime. The wearer of the sweater voted the “ugliest” will win a gift certificate to a local restaurant.
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP EVENTS
Wednesday, November 30th, 6:00-7:30 - Soul Surfer lesson and hands-on activity
Wednesday, December 14th, 4:30-7:00 - Serve and clean up at All Church Meal -
everyone in grades 6-8th bring a pie to share!
4TH & 5TH GRADE DECEMBER EVENTS
December 4th - Carol Sing at Asbury Senior Dinner; meet at Asbury at 4:30 pm in Upper Fellowship Hall
December 7th - Salvation Army Bell Ringing at K&K; meet in the Asbury Youth Center at 5:45 pm. Permission Slips required.
December 14th – Serve the Asbury Wednesday Night Meal; meet at Asbury Upper Fellowship Hall at 4:30 pm. Please bring a fruit or salad dish to share.
December 21st – No meeting, Merry Christmas!!
2012 YOUTH MISSION TRIP
On July 15 – 20, 2012 the Asbury Youth will participate in a Mission trip to St. Paul, MN. Any 6th to 12th grader may join the group. Contact Pastor Emmanuel (355-5218) or Nancy French (320-0117) for details!
SWEETHEART BANQUET
Asbury youth will be hosting the Sweetheart Banquet will be on Sunday night, February 12th. This is the major fundraising event for our Summer Youth Mission Trip. Mark your calendar and watch for upcoming details!! All are invited!
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
High school Seniors, there will be scholarships available for those beginning college
in the fall of 2012. Details about applying for the scholarships will be coming soon!
IT’S BELL RINGING TIME!
It is time to sign up to help ring the bell for the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle at K & K Hardware. This year we will be responsible for ringing the bell from Nov. 25th thru Dec. 24th. You will find sign-up sheets in the west narthex on Sundays, and near the office during the week. Please sign up to help! There are still Bell Ringers needed to cover 23 hours the week of Monday November 28th through Saturday, December 3rd. Thank you in advance for all of your help! If you have questions, please call Jerry Roskens at 355-8759.
COOKIE WALK
Asbury’s Education and Church & Society Commissions are having their annual Christmas Cookie Walk between services on December 4th from 9:30-11:00 am. We invite you to stop by to purchase a tin of goodies. There is a cookie sign-up sheet in the Narthex if you would like to donate cookies for this project. Proceeds are split evenly between both ministries for outreach projects. Thank you!
DINING TOUR COUPON BOOKS
The NEW 2011-2012 Quad City Dining Tour Coupon Books are now book available in the church office. Each book has over 300 buy-one-get-one free coupons, with over 180 different eating places to enjoy! A donation of $35.00 is requested, with $10.00 going to support Our House Preschool, allowing underprivileged children to attend the preschool over the summer months. Using just one of the coupons will pay for the entire book! Thank you for supporting Our House Preschool! Asbury Church and Society Commission
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS!
Asbury Church members have been phenomenal in their support of Thea’s Pleyel piano. We have reached the $13,000 mark – over halfway towards our $25,000 goal! Asbury’s members have been our most generous donors, we could not have done it without you! Thanks, thanks, thanks! Rose Oles and the Pleyel Piano Committee
FIGHT LIKE A GIRL!
Asbury youth and parents have bracelets for sale in the church office to support Tina Wiklund. All money goes to Tina. Thank you for your generous support! To stay in contact with Tina and Peter you may go to their website at http://www.caringbridge.org. Click on ‘visit’ in top left corner & ‘tinawiklund’ (all one word) in the website field.
SPECIAL PRAYERS
Asbury Members: Jane Alvarez, Barb Breiby, Cindy Bruhn, Tom Buxton, Kathy Clifford, Bill Coffenberry, Bea Coffman, Edie Collins, Peg Cripple, Margaret DeShon, Virginia Duffy, Vera Green, Helen Harvey, Herb Hengst, Robert Hudson-Quartell, Lee Kaempfer, Marlynd Millage, Susan Moats, Geri Robbins, Bob Stahl, Charlotte Streeter and Tina Wiklund.
Additional Prayers: Barbara Bailey (Claudia Bailey’s sister-in-law), John Beams (Harold Hoffman’s friend), Alyssa Bennett (Sue Moats’ daughter), Wendy Black (Joey Arney’s niece), Karen Borglum (Pastor Kerrin’s friend), Frank Brokaw (Jack & Ruth Baylor’s friend), Walker Cobb (Sherri Stafford’s nephew), Liz Coon (Don Keeney’s sister), Troy Dawson (Tom & Gayle Buxton’s grandson), Delvecchio family (Mindy Lank’s friends), Barbara Duffy (John Hobb’s friend), Gordon Dyer (Kathy Cameron’s brother), Jack & Theo Fahl’s cousin Nancy and sister-in-law Dody, Danielle Fitzgerald (Liz Heesch’s cousin), Marsha Freund (Meri Jo Patrick’s sister), Ashley Gillette (Kay Parch’s daughter), Brett Greenwood, graduate and former football player of Pleasant Valley H. S. and University of Iowa, Holly Hampton (Terry & Cherlyn Hunsinger’s daughter), Jackie Helcl (Don Keeney’s sister), Wanda Hollowell (Leona Gailbreath’s sister-in-law), Silas Cole Jackson (Celeste & Bob Hudson-Quartell’s great-grandson), Holly Jasper (friend of Gary & Alinda Littrel), Jesse (Deanne Graber’s nephew), Pat Jessen (Heather Dennis’ mom), Ed Johnson (Linda Dudgeon’s brother-in-law), Dianne Kauffman (friend of Johanna Brenner), Martha Keeney (Don Keeney’s mother), Jean Koehler (Patti Sorensen’s mother), Fred Lorschieder (Jack Fahl’s friend), Shirley & Jack Martell (Jeff Martell’s parents), Mary McDonald (Johanna Brenner’s mom), Shirley McLaughlin (Debbie Douglas’ mother), Janet Miller (Dean Drexel’s sister-in-law), Joann Munson (Barb Nelson’s sister), Mary Jo Myers (Linda Rorke’s mother), Geri & Ray Ney (Theo Fahl’s friends), Yvonne Noble (Rich Noble’s mother), Janet Pease (Doris Meier’s cousin), Hunter Peterson (Terri Law’s nephew), Reba Ripley (friend of the Pritchard and Wolfe families), Rebecca Robinson (friend of Ann Ottesen), Sandy (Billy Murphy’s friend), Jo Sapp (Jan Westercamp’s sister-in-law), Bob Scheuermann (Jean Black’s father), Andrea Schroeder (Larry & Bonnie Wolff’s friend), Keith Schmidt (friend of Alinda Littrel), Marilyn Seibel (Barb Brethauer’s friend/Kristi & Brittany Halverson’s grandma), Gina Sloss (Al and Hue Sloss’ daughter), Arlo Smith (Mindy Pace’s father), Steve & Teresa Snider family (Jerson’s neighbors), Marie Stapleton (Loraine Stahl’s sister-in-law), Paul Stobaugh (Jean Bowrey’s brother-in-law), Bonnie Stua (Joanne Hobb’s niece), Susan (Heather Dennis’ friend), Glinder Taylor-Walker (friend of Marla Johnson), Mary Todtz (Claudia Bailey’s friend), Brian Turnmeyer (Dean & Joey Arney’s nephew), Harley Ward (Pam Campbell’s father), Shirley & Paul Whitbeck (Doris Meier’s friends), Libby Woodward (Dave and Sharon Phillips’ friend), Jennifer Yoder (Dee Shreve’s great-niece).
In order to help us keep our prayer list up to date, please call Brenda (or the secretarial staff) at the church office (355-5218) with updates, additions or to have names removed. If you are admitted to the hospital, please tell them that you are from Asbury.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL
The staff at Asbury is hosting the Wednesday, November 30th meal. The main course will be fried chicken and it will be served from 5:15 – 6:15 in the Upper Fellowship Hall. The schedule for the rest of the year is as follows: Dec. 7 – Adult Contemporary Sunday School Class, Dec. 14 – Body & Soul and Youth Groups, Dec. 21 and 28 – no meals. It is not necessary to bring a dish to pass, but a free will offering to help defray the cost of the meal will be appreciated.
NURSERY ATTENDANT
Asbury is looking for an additional Nursery Childcare Attendant. This is a part-time position, not to exceed 8 hours per week. Interested persons need to be available Sunday mornings, as well as occasional weeknights and be at least 19 years old. We are looking for someone who can provide tender, loving quality care for infants and toddlers that reflects God’s love as shown by Jesus Christ. If you are interested in the position, please contact the church office at 355-5218 for the job description.
Congratulations to John & Kathy Cameron on the birth of a granddaughter, Stella Joan, on November 17th. Great-grandfather is Bill Cameron and parents are Kelli & Steve Udelhofen.
Congratulations to Dan and Jessica Crippen on the birth of a son, Brenner Daniel, on November 20th. Big brother is Graham and grandparents are Kim and Johanna Brenner.
The Head Usher for the 8:30 service is Vern Harvey, and for the 11:00 service is Lance VanDeest.
SPECIAL PRAYERS TO OUR ASBURY FAMILY IN THE SERVICE:
Charles Bauer - Afghanistan
Christopher Ferguson – Djbouti, Africa (Leona Ferguson’s grandson)
Matthew Newman – San Diego, CA (son of Steve & Amy Newman)
Zachary Oles - White Sands, NM (Rose Oles’ grandson)
Keith Philips – Afghanistan (Deborah & Paul D’Camp’s nephew)
Capt. Adrienne Stahl – Langley AFB, VA (Bob & Loraine Stahl’s granddaughter)
Major Brian Stahl – Pentagon, Washington DC (Bob & Loraine Stahl’s grandson)
Please pray always for our military men and women.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Sunday Worship Schedule
8:30 a.m. ~ Traditional Worship Service
9:45 a.m. ~ Sunday School for all ages
11:00 a.m. ~ Praise Worship Service
Office Hours
Monday ~ Thursday
8:00 - Noon, 1:00 - 4:00
Friday
8:00 - Noon
ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 ~ 355-5218
www.asbury-bett.org Email: Asbury@netexpress.net
Ministers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The People of Asbury
Rev. Dr. Kerrin Kirkpatrick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Senior Pastor
Rev. Emmanuel Naweji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Pastor
Bec Parrish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Children’s Ministries Director
Brenda Sherrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parish Nurse
Linda Manning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adult Ministries Director
Gail Baldwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music Coordinator/Organist
Michael Reese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Praise Music Director
Joe Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chancel Choir Director
Amy Moats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cherub Choir Director
ADVENT STUDY GROUP
An Advent study, “Spiritual Gifts”, is being offered for three weeks on Tuesdays. The group will meet from 6:30-8:30 on November 29th, December 6th and December 13th in the Conference room. Focus will be on all the gifts God has so generously given us and how we can return our gifts to God during the Holy Season. All are welcome!
ASBURY BLOOD DRIVE – MONDAY, DECEMBER 5
The need is still there. People still need blood. Accidents happen. Illness attacks bodies, young and old. You can help by giving blood at the Asbury Blood Drive on Monday, December 5, 2:30pm-6:00pm. Sign up sheets will be in both narthexes for the next few Sundays and you will be called. Your donation will help at least 3 people who need blood products. Please Give! Put giving blood on your Christmas Giving List!
TRUSTEES’ LOOKING FOR HELP
The Trustees’ are looking for someone who would be willing to do some light clean-up at the church between the 7:30 service and the 11:00 service on Christmas Eve night. With Christmas Eve falling on Saturday, Ron will be cleaning after the 11:00 service to be ready for the Sunday service. Your help would allow Ron to spend more of the holiday with his family. If you can help, please contact one of the Trustees’ or the church office.
MITTEN TREE AND TOY BOX
Asbury’s Church & Society Commission is again collecting mittens, hats, gloves and toys to take to the Friendly Thrift Center. There the customers may purchase the items at a nominal cost. Please help us with this very worthwhile project. Your generosity is most appreciated. The Mitten Tree and the Caring Box for toys is in the west narthex during November and December. Thank you for your help.
COLLEGE MINISTRY
College Ministry is looking for a parent from each college-age class to help make phone calls seeking current addresses for our Asbury college students. If you would be willing to help, please call Deanne Graber 449-8332. If you have a college student, please call the church office (355-5218) or e-mail pattys@netexpress.net with your student’s address, saving our callers time! College Ministry will be sending their annual care packages in February. Watch for details on how you can help by donating goodies and letting our students know they have not been forgotten!
T-shirt Order Form
Orders are due Monday, Nov. 28th
WHAT PART OF THE PUZZLE ARE YOU? (on front)
EVERY PIECE FITS AT ASBURY UMC BETTENDORF IOWA (on back)
Those are words on the new design all cotton T-shirts. The youth groups have already gotten theirs. Senior High has light blue. Middle School selected safety yellow. The 4th /5th grade shirts are safety orange. All other colors are currently available as long as black ink will show. There is also ample room to personalize if so desired. If your group wants to have their own color, let me know early. If any individual wants a shirt, just order using this form. Turn it in to the office with payment. Sizes available are youth small to Adult 4X. Tall sizes are $2 extra and only available in white and gray. Sizes above XL (2XL, 3XL and 4XL) are $2 extra. All other solid color shirts are $10 each. If you really want a special shirt, like sweatshirt, hoodie, long sleeved, tie-dyed or camo, I can find out how much extra it will be. I will collect orders on Monday, November 28th. The shirts should be available for pick up at Wednesday night meal December 7th. I am asking for contact information if there is any conflict. You may contact Marie Bauer with questions. at charlesbauer_2000 @yahoo.com or 563-209-0378.
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Size Color Quantity $10 each Item Total
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BE A SANTA TO A SENIOR!
Asbury is again sponsoring the “Be a Santa to a Senior” project. We are responsible for purchasing gifts for 150 seniors living in care centers in the Quad Cities. The gifts will need to be returned to the church in a gift bag by Sunday, Dec. 4th.
TRIP TO JOPLIN, MO
Global Ministries has made arrangements to go to Joplin, Missouri. The trip will be March 3rd - 10th, 2012. The deadline for signing up is December 15th. If you are willing and able to go along with us on a mission trip, please call Nancy French (320-0117) or the church office (355-5218).
BODY & SOUL NEWS
We met for the final meeting of the fall session of Body and Soul on Wednesday, November 16th. We had a lot of fun learning about God's bible friends! I hope that the children have been able to tell you about the bible friends they have heard about in Body and Soul.
We will begin a new six week session of Body and Soul on January 11, 2012. We will continue to meet after the "All Church Meal" at approximately 5:45. I will be down in the Lower Fellowship Hall at 5:30 to start greeting anyone who is finished eating dinner or chooses not to partake in the meal.
I have really enjoyed the children this past session. They are truly a blessing!
If you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to call me at 441-9047 or email me at linda.rorke@yahoo.com.
AFGHANS FOR THE HOMELESS
Asbury members have created many beautiful and much appreciated afghans for the homeless in our community. Many hands have been busy creating squares for afghans, and now we are in need of help whip stitching the squares into afghans. At this time there are nine afghans to be whip stitched together. Brenda will be happy to show you how to whip stitch, it is very simple to do and there is no crocheting or knitting experience necessary. The afghans that are ready to be whip stitched are in bags in the coat closet by the church office, feel free to take a bag home and return it when you can. Please help with our ministry that supplies warm afghans for the homeless in our community.
