November 28, 2021

We're grateful for another morning of worship together! If you missed it or would like to watch again, you can watch the replay of today's 11:00 AM service now!

Resources from Worship

Sermon Notes

No Small Group Questions for This Series

Children's Bulletins: Ages 3+ | Ages 7+

FINAL DAY: Christmas Poinsettias

Donate poinsettias ($11/ea) in honor or in memory of loved ones. Complete the form at asburylv.org/poinsettias to sign up.

FINAL DAY: "Almost Christmas" Small Group Studies

Four-week Advent small group studies centered around “Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience.” Groups will be meeting both in-person and virtually. Don't miss out! Sign up now at asburylv.org/AlmostChristmasStudy.

Support Asbury Through Your Holiday Purchases

When you purchase via Amazon Smile (smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1352369), what you buy will generate donations for Asbury!

"Grieving Over the Holidays" Support Group

The next session is this Tuesday, November 30, from 1 to 2:30 PM in the Parlor. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Learn more and register at asburylv.org/grief. Contact the church office (610-398-2577) or info@asburylv.org with any questions.

Neighborhood Caroling

Mark your calendars to add your voice on Saturday, December 11, as we share the joy of Christmas by caroling for our neighbors in South Whitehall Township. Gather at Asbury at 5 PM.

Current Collections

The following items are currently being collected at Asbury. Drop items off in the “Donation Bin Closet” on Asbury’s lower level across from the church office.

• Stamps (for missions)
• Toiletries (for Daybreak)
• Used Cell Phones (for Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley)

Reminders:

"Grieving Over the Holidays" Grief Program (next session 11/30)

International Studies Scholarship (deadline 12/31)

Find Your Place to Serve

Complete Your 2022 Pledge Card

Please note that all events are subject to the continued approval of the church Trustees and Council, the Church being generally open for worship services, and/or state, federal and county government dictated COVID-19 requirements.

UMW Bazaar Updates

MORE DETAILS: asburylv.org/bazaar

ALL SALES AT asburyumw.org/bazaar

We encourage you to watch a lesson with your child via video!

Select your child's age group: 

SPARK

(3-year-olds - 1st Grade)

Community Garden (new for 11/28)

BLAST

(2nd - 5th Grades)

Upcycle (new for 11/28)

CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES SCHEDULE

Virtual SPARK & BLAST: 8:30 AM – 9 AM (via Zoom) [REGISTER HERE]

for 3-year-olds through 5th Graders

In-Person: 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM

SPARK (3-Year-Olds to 1st Grade): Room 214

BLAST (2nd Grade - 5th Grade): Worship Center

 Contact Pam Unrath, Director of Children's and Youth Ministries, at punrath@asburylv.org to be added to the Children's Ministries' mailing list to receive all information and updates about Asbury's Children's Ministries program. 

THERE WILL NOT BE A YOUTH MINISTRIES GATHERING

- IN PERSON OR ONLINE -

TONIGHT, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Youth are encouraged to worship online with families.

"Countdown to Christmas" is a 4-week series about Advent. The bottom line? This is only the beginning.

YOUTH MINISTRIES SCHEDULE

Grades 6-12

THERE WILL NOT BE A YOUTH MINISTRIES GATHERING - IN PERSON OR ONLINE - TONIGHT, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28.

for Sunday, December 5

In-Person: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, Room 108

Virtual: Sunday Night, 8 PM – 8:45 PM (via Zoom) [REGISTER HERE]

 Contact Pam Unrath, Director of Children's and Youth Ministries, at punrath@asburylv.org to be added to the Children's Ministries' mailing list to receive all information and updates about Asbury's Children's Ministries program. 

If you have to go to the hospital, our pastors want to be able to provide spiritual and emotional support. Please have a family member call the church office, and notify hospital registration that you are a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Our church code is "743."

If you shared our a prayer request during worship this morning, we've forwarded them on to our prayer team, who will be fervently praying for you this week. If you have something you'd like prayer for and haven't yet shared it, send it to the prayer team at prayer@asburylv.org.

We appreciate your ongoing support of Asbury, and your generous contributions have allowed us to continue to worship and minister together. 

We encourage you to give online through PushPay, our online giving portal, at asburylv.org/give, but you can also mail your weekly envelopes or a check in to the church office.

Thank you for your continued support!

Your purchases can support Asbury's ministries! When you purchase via Amazon Smile (smile.amazon.com/ch/23-1352369), what you buy will generate donations for Asbury!

Give via text at (833) 245-6268.

Complete your Pledge Card card virtually at asburylv.org/PledgeCard; or contact the church office at 610-398-2577 or completing a form on our website to have a physical copy of the card mailed to you.

Visit asburylv.org/coronavirus for the most current information. Contact Israel Olivieri, Business Manager, at iolivieri@asburylv.org for specific inquiries.

Office Hours Asbury’s office is open weekly, Monday – Thursday, from 9 AM – 2 PM. A number of the staff are still working from home and may not be in the office during those times but can be reached via phone, email, or by appointment.