Announcements - July 18, 2010

Asbury United Methodist Church
July 18, 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 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
No Exercise Class
9:00 Library Committee
Wednesday, July 21
9:00 – Noon Vacation Bible School
Thursday, July 22
9:00 – Noon Vacation Bible School
No Exercise Class
7:00 Ladies’ ARM at Emily Pries’
Friday, July 23
9:00 – Noon Vacation Bible School
Noon VBS Music Program Saturday, July 24
Sunday, July 25
8:30 Traditional Worship
10:00 Praise Worship
Monday, July 26
Noon - Good News Deadline
1-5:00 Rummage Sale drop-off
Tuesday, July 27
9:00 Exercise Class
1-5:00 Rummage Sale drop-off
Wednesday, July 28
6:30 Evangelism Committee
1-5:00 Rummage Sale drop-off

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).

SPRC would like to wish Beth Martin, our Christian Education Director “best wishes” as she moves on to a new journey in her life. Beth has given Asbury over a decade of dedicated Christian ministry with our children and adult Sunday School programs. SPRC and the Education Commission will be meeting in the near future to help identify and review the needs of our Christian Education. As we do this thoughtfully and carefully, please keep all those involved in your prayers. Good Luck Beth!

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Thanks so much to all who participated in the youth Ice Cream Social fundraiser. We raised enough money to send one youth on the mission trip for next summer. Nice job everyone!

CONGREGATION IS INVITED
On Monday, July 19th at 7:00 p.m., a cross-cultural training workshop will be presented by the Iowa Conference Race and Religion staff during the regular Church Council meeting. The workshop will run approximately 90 minutes and is open to the congregation. We invite everyone to attend.

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 8:00 am - 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.

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.

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.

HELPING AREA CHILDREN
During the month of July Asbury’s Church and Society Commission will be collecting school supplies for children in our community who may not have basic supplies to begin their school year.
We will be a part of a Quad City wide First Day Fund – Student School Supply Drive. 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. (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!

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.

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 local food pantries, meal sites and Winnie’s Place. Additionally, Churches United provided emergency funds, advocacy, ecumenical worship opportunities and educational opportunities in the Quad City area as well. Please make a donation to help Churches United continue their programs and services to meet the needs of our community. Make your checks payable to Asbury UMC with “Churches United” noted on the memo line.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW
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, or you may sign up upon arrival Monday morning. There is a $3.00 per child craft fee payable with registration or on the first day of Bible School.

The Head Usher for the 8:30 service is Bob Reiter.

The flowers on the altar this week are from Don Kuska in memory of his wife, Camille Kuska.

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

ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Bettendorf, Iowa
July 18, 2010
10:00 a.m.