ANNOUNCEMENTS- July 25, 2010

Asbury United Methodist Church
July 25, 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 25
8:30 Traditional Worship
10:00 Praise Worship
Monday, July 26
Noon – Good News Deadline
7:00 Worship Commission
1:00-5:00 Rummage Sale Collection
Tuesday, July 27
9:00 Exercise Class
1:00-5:00 Rummage Sale Collection
Wednesday, July 28
6:30 Evangelism
1:00-5:00 Rummage Sale Collection
Thursday, July 29
8:00-Noon Rummage Sale Collection
9:00 Exercise Class
Thursday, July 29 con’t
2:00-6:00 Pre-Sale for Members Only
7:00 Ladies’ ARM at Sue Moseley’s
Friday, July 30
8:00-6:00 Rummage Sale
Saturday, July 31
8:00-12:00 Rummage Sale
Sunday, August 1
8:30 Traditional Worship
10:00 Praise Worship
Monday, August 2
Tuesday, August 3
9:00 Exercise Class
9:00 Library Committee
6:00 Global Ministries
6:00 Education Committee

CARD MINISTRY
Asbury Card Ministry took a break over the summer. 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).

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:
Today, 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.

Join us at Asbury for
Family Activities for all ages!!

Sunday, August 22nd 9:45 a.m.
DUCTAPE Comedy live at Asbury!

United by their love of humor and love for the Lord, Joel McBroom, Ryan Graham and Ryan Morell comprise this Christian improve, sketch and stand-up group.
These young guys pour boundless energy into live performances that surprise and delight crowds while teaching the word through their ministry.

Sunday, August 29th 9:45 a.m.
Garden Ministry/Card Ministry Discovery

Get some hands-on experience learning about the Garden Ministry.
Members of the Garden Ministry will be on hand with activities that teach all ages about the growing process. Card Ministry will help families make cards that will be sent with the produce to food pantries and shelters.
Come share and learn with two of our most active ministries!

Sunday, September 5th 9:45 a.m.
Games and Activities!

Did you enjoy VBS games? Join us for an hour of games, activities, refreshments and fellowship. There will be Bible Trivia, Bible Pictionary, Puzzles, Crafts and of course, food!!

Questions or want to help with any of
these events call
Linda Rorke at 441-9047 or
Michelle Swinney at 505-0060

WANTED – RELIABLE CAR
We are looking for a reliable car for Pastor Emmanuel’s wife. Please call Wes Whiteside at 332-4743 if you are interested.

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.

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.
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!

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!

The Head Usher for the 10:00 service is Lance VanDeest.

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.

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 25, 2010
8:30 a.m.