Announcements - July 11, 2010

Asbury United Methodist Church

July 11, 2010

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, July 11
JAZZ SUNDAY
8:30 Traditional Worship
10:00 Praise Worship
11:00 Welcome Reception for Pastor Kerrin & Pastor Emmanuel
Monday, July 12
7:00 Caring Ministries
Tuesday, July 13
9:00 Exercise Class
7:00 Trustees
Wednesday, July 14
5:30 SPRC
Thursday, July 15
9:00 Exercise
7:00 Ladies’ ARM at Erin Thomsen’s
Friday, July 16
Saturday, July 17
8:30 Morning Bells
Sunday, July 18
8:30 Traditional Worship
10:00 Praise Worship
Monday, July 19
9:00 – Noon Vacation Bible School
6:00 Finance Committee
6:00 Church & Society
7:00 Church Council
Tuesday, July 20
9:00 – Noon Vacation Bible School
9:00 Library Committee
Wednesday, July 21
9:00 – Noon Vacation Bible School
Thursday, July 22
9:00 – Noon Vacation Bible School
7:00 Ladies’ ARM at Emily Pries’
Friday, July 23
9:00 – Noon Vacation Bible School
Noon VBS Music Program

CARD MINISTRY
Asbury Card Ministry will be taking a break in July. Meetings will resume on the regular schedule of the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 starting August 11th, so we hope you will be able to join us then!

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).

WELCOME RECEPTION
Please attend the welcome reception for our new pastors and their families at 11:00 am, following the Praise Service, today in Upper Fellowship Hall. Enjoy refreshments, fellowship and the opportunity to introduce yourself to Pastors Kerrin and Emmanuel and their families.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
V.B.S. at Asbury is scheduled for the week of July 19-23, from 9:00 till noon. The theme this year is Group’s “High Seas Expedition”. Children in Preschool through 5th grade, completed, are invited to attend! Applications are available in the church office. There is a $3.00 per child craft fee payable with registration or on the first day of Bible School. Adult and youth leaders are also needed. Please call the church office at 355-5218 to register or volunteer.

RUMMAGE SALE TO BENEFIT DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS!
Please join in the efforts of Asbury’s Global Ministries Committee and AIM (Asbury In Mission) members to help fund relief efforts in Oakville, Cedar Rapids and anywhere that disasters happen in Iowa. Bring your unused furniture, tools, sports gear, appliances, kitchen items, toys, etc. Volunteers will be here during these times to accept your donations. (If these times are not convenient, you may bring your items to the Lower Fellowship Hall at any time.)

New Drop-Off Times: July 25 8:00 am – Noon
July 26-28 1:00 - 5:00 pm
July 29 8:00am - Noon

And then plan to SHOP! SHOP! SHOP! at the
Pre-sale for Asbury Members Only:
Thursday, July 29, 2:00 – 6:00 pm

The sale is Open to the Public:
Friday, July 30, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Saturday, July 31, 8:00 am – Noon

Questions? Please call Nancy French at 320-0117.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP?
During the month of July Asbury’s Church and Society Commission will be collecting school supplies for Quad City area children who may not have basic supplies to begin their school year.
We will be a part of the First Day Fund – Student School Supply Drive which was started several years ago. We will join in their effort to provide supplies to every child in need. Suggested school items are crayons, markers, scissors, glue, glue sticks, pencils, erasers, rulers, folders, spiral notebooks, etc.
Supplies and monetary donations may be taken to the church office during the month of July. Offering envelopes will also be provided in Sunday bulletins during this time for your convenience as well. Please make checks payable to Asbury UMC with “First Day Fund” noted on the memo line.
Please consider donating to this community project – what a great way to help children! Church and Society thanks you for your participation once again!

ASBURY LIBRARY
Due to the necessary budget cuts this year, the Library Committee is seeking donations to help with necessary expenses. Asbury’s Library is one of the largest church libraries in the Conference, with more than 6,600 items including children’s, youth & adult sections with fiction and informational books, CDs, DVDs, etc. Monetary donations would be greatly appreciated. You may make your check to Asbury UMC, with “Library” indicated on the memo line. Please be sure to take the opportunity to visit our fine Library and check out books that are of interest to you!

AFGHAN MINISTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP
We now have afghan squares ready to be whip-stitched! You may pick up a bag of squares in the church office, there are 12 afghans that are ready to be assembled. If you need directions, give Brenda a call! It is very easy to do. Of course, you may also continue to help by crocheting or knitting 7x7 inch squares and bringing them to the church office. Feel free to take whatever yarn you like from the basket in the East Narthex. Thank you for your help in this wonderful ministry our church provides to our members and as an outreach to our community.

2010-2011 ASBURY PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Asbury Preschool is currently accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. The Tuesday-Thursday class is offered for 3-4 year olds and the Monday-Wednesday-Friday class is for children 4-5 years old. Please call 355-5218 for more information.

BOOK BAG SEWERS WANTED!
We are in need of volunteers to sew book bags for school kits to be taken to the November Ingathering. Six packets with material, instructions, and a sample book bag may be picked up in the church office. Our goal is 36 book bags. There is material for six bags in each of the packets. The sewing is simple, straight stitching and requires only your time, thread and talent! Bags need to be completed by October 15th. If you have questions, please call Bev Warner at 332-5042.
HELP CHURCHES UNITED RAISE $50,000
Churches United is looking for donations to help others. The funding for the services they provide are strained and some of their programs have totally run out of funds as of July 1. Churches United provides basic life necessities with direct service ministries of food pantries, meal sites and Winnie’s Place. Additionally, Churches United provided emergency funds, advocacy, ecumenical worship opportunities and educational opportunities as well. Please make a donation to help Churches United continue their programs and services to meet the needs of the community. Make your checks payable to Asbury UMC with “Churches United” noted on the memo line.

WILL YOU BRING TREATS????
Teachers and Helpers will be busy and hungry during V.B.S. week and many of you in the past have signed up to donate goodies for the “Teacher Treat Table.” We need you now! Please fill in and tear off the slip on the bottom of the blue bulletin insert and drop it in the Offering plate, or sign up in the Narthex at the V.B.S. registration table. Your treats are always appreciated and don’t last long! Thank you!

Our thoughts and prayers are with Carl and Rona Loweth on the death of Carl’s brother, Ken Loweth on June 30th.

THE MANNY LOPEZ QUARTET

Manny Lopez, Trumpet
Tewanta Lopez, Keyboard
Kirk Prebyl, Drums
David Gannett, Tuba & Bass

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
Beth Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christian Education Director
Peter and Tina Wiklund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Directors of Youth Ministry
Brenda Sherrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parish Nurse
Gail Baldwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music Coordinator/Organist
Michael Reese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Praise Music Director
Joe Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chancel Choir Director
Amy Moats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cherub Choir Director