Outreach Sunday • May 28, 2023 • 11 AM
Pentecost
Stories of the holy Spirit
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11 am • May 28, 2023
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The Day of Pentecost
Prelude
Theme and Variations on “Holy Spirit, Truth Divine” — Michael Burkhardt “Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling” — Michael Burkhardt Partita on “Veni, Creator Spiritus” — Austin Lovelace
*Scripture Acts 2:1-21 Read by: Joe Cygan, Grocery Bag Ministry Cristy Peck, Help Me Read
When Pentecost Day arrived, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound from heaven like the howling of a fierce wind filled the entire house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be individual flames of fire alighting on each one of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them to speak. There were pious Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. When they heard this sound, a crowd gathered. They were mystified because everyone heard them speaking in their native languages. They were surprised and amazed, saying, “Look, aren’t all the people who are speaking Galileans, every one of them? How then can each of us hear them speaking in our native language? Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; as well as residents of Mesopotamia, Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the regions of Libya bordering Cyrene; and visitors from Rome (both Jews and converts to Judaism), Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the mighty works of God in our own languages!” They were all surprised and bewildered. Some asked each other, “What does this mean?” Others jeered at them, saying, “They’re full of new wine!” Peter stood with the other eleven apostles. He raised his voice and declared, “Judeans and everyone living in Jerusalem! Know this! Listen carefully to my words! These people aren’t drunk, as you suspect; after all, it’s only nine o’clock in the morning! Rather, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: In the last days, God says, what was spoken through the prophet Joel: 'In the last days, God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young will see visions. Your elders will dream dreams. Even upon my servants, men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. I will cause wonders to occur in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and a cloud of smoke. The sun will be changed into darkness, and the moon will be changed into blood, before the great and spectacular day of the Lord comes. And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’”
The community gathers As the community gathers, may the music of the prelude draw your hearts and minds to God.
*Processional Hymn
"Gather Us In"
11 am
*Processional Hymn (Cont'd)
*Welcome
Rev. Pat Dupont, Director of the Community Outreach Center; Minister for Outreach
*Passing of the Peace
Introduced by Bonnie Kay, Keeping Our Promise
*Gathering Song
#404 "Every Time I Feel the Spirit"
*Hymn
#192 "There's a Spirit in the Air", vv. 1-3, 7
Testimony
John Foster, Family Promise
Anthem
“Come, Gracious Spirit” – English folk melody, arr. Alfred Fedak; words: Simon Brown Come, gracious Spirit, heav’nly Dove, with light and comfort from above; be thou our guardian, thou our guide, o’er every thought and step preside. The light of truth to us display, and make us know and choose thy way; plant holy fear in every heart, that we from thee may ne’er depart. Lead us to Christ, the living Way, nor let us from his pastures stray. Lead us to holiness, the road which we must take to dwell with God; Lead us to heaven, that we may share fullness of joy forever there. lead us to God, our final rest, to be with him forever blest.
Children's Time
Led by Elizabeth Church, Miracle Garden
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.
Carolyn Hamil, Cameron Ministries
Hymn
"Loving Spirit"
Nancy Davidow, Storehouse
Introduction to Discipleship, Membership, and Commitment
Glenn Peck, Dining and Caring Center We are delighted you have joined us and ask that you sign and pass the ritual of friendship pad from the center aisle down the pew. We invite you to prayerfully consider making a gift to support the everyday ministries and operations of this church, allowing us to live into our vision to Do More Good. There are multiple ways to make a gift to Asbury First: Cash/Check—We welcome you to send a gift of cash/check in the mail or place it in the offering plate as it is passed to you. Text to Give—You may give a gift with a debit/credit card by texting the dollar amount to 206-222-1050. Online—Online giving is available on our website at asburyfirst.org/give. Venmo—You may give a gift through Venmo by finding “@givingasburyfirst” or by scanning the QR code to the right.
To Renew Commitment
Prayer
Diana Carter, Community Garden
Offertory
"God's Gonna Set This World on Fire" Traditional spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan and Edward Hogan God’s gonna set this world on fire, God’s gonna set this world on fire one of these days, Hallelujah. I’m gonna sit at the welcome table, I’m gonna sit at the welcome table one of these days, Hallelujah. I’m gonna eat and never get hungry, I’m gonna eat and never get hungry one of these days, Hallelujah. I’m gonna drink and never get thirsty, I’m gonna drink and never get thirsty one of these days, Hallelujah. God’s gonna set this world on fire, God’s gonna set this world on fire one of these days, Hallelujah.
Participants In the Service
Worship Leaders: Representatives from our Outreach Ministries; Rev. Pat Dupont, Rev. Rachel Dupont Director of Children's Ministry: Paula Dugan Organist: Duane Prill Summer Choir Section Leaders: Sipra Agrawal Kolar, Brenda Nitsch, Dan McInerney, Jordan Bachmann Director of Music Ministry: Dr. Carl Johengen Head Usher: Brian White Audio Operator: Rick Church Video Operator: Larry Dugan Graphics Operator: Carolyn Curran Technology Support Team: Deb Bullock-Smith, Carolyn Curran, Ted Skomsky Technical Consultant: Justin Ocello
*Benediction
"The C.O.C. Song", led by our Children's Ministry
Postlude
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” — Wilbur Held
*Recessional Hymn
"As a Fire Is Meant for Burning" This hymn can be found on the following page.
Permissions:
To Disperse in Mission
*Doxology Hymnal #95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication
For opening your hand and showering us with manifold blessings, we give you thanks, O God. On this Pentecost day, and always, may our gifts bring dreams and visions to a world in need of hope and direction. Amen.
“Come, Gracious Spirit” © 2002 St. James Music Press; “God’s Gonna Set This World on Fire” © 1999 Hal Leonard Corporation; Hymns © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House; OneLicense.net #A-721053. Some of the liturgical elements have been adapted from Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church. Illustration Credits: Designed by Sarah Brubaker and Aleeya Bourcy, with Freepik and Vecteezy.
"As a Fire Is Meant for Burning"
Celebrations and concerns
Are you interested in taking the next step in your faith journey, finding your place in the life of Asbury First, or are just in need of a deeper connection?
Help Me Connect
ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers on the altars are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of John E. Clarke and in honor of servicemen and women who have served or are serving our country by Dawn Riedy, David Berg & family; and in memory of Beth’s brother, Robert Bucher, in honor of his birthday by Beth & Dean Woolever. Have you noticed the lone sunflower on the altar? The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine. In solidarity with Ukraine, we will have a single sunflower on the high altar until the war ends. Want to help? You can support the United Methodist Committee on Relief's (UMCOR) Ukraine special advance online at asburyfirst.org/give. Please note "Ukraine", or mail a check to the church office at 1050 East Ave. We will collect these special donations and send them on to UMCOR. If you would like to place flowers on the altar, please contact Jeanne Ristau at 585-223-4356, preferably two weeks ahead of requested date. Prayers and Concerns We offer our prayers and concerns for all those who are ill at home, hospitalized, or in hospice care. We offer our prayers and concerns to the family of Rev. Dr. Ted Weeden, who died on April 2. His memorial service will be held on July 8 at 11 am. We offer our prayers and concerns to the family and friends of Bob Fitch, who died on April 6. A memorial service will be held on June 15 at 1 pm. We offer our prayers and concerns to the friends and family of Rev. Bill Burdick, who died on April 30 in Pennsylvania. A memorial service will be held on June 18 at 2 pm. We offer our prayers and concerns to the friends and family of John Braund, who died on April 10. A service will be held on June 17 at 10 am. We offer our prayers and concerns to Sally Sands-Shutt and her family on the death of her husband, James Sands, on May 15. A memorial service will be held on June 9 at 1 pm. We offer our prayers and concerns to Sandra Holloway and her family on the death of her mother, Marilyn Waring, on May 11. We offer our prayers and concerns to the friends and family of Merilyn Israel, who died on May 22. We offer our prayers and concerns to the friends and family of Karen Webster, who died on May 23.
Scan the QR code, visit asburyfirst.org/help-me-connect, or call the office at 585-271-1050 to connect.
Sunday No 9 am Serivce 9:45 am Children's Sunday School —1040 Education Wing 9:45 am Queerfully and Wonderfully Made —1040 Youth Room 9:45 am As the Spirit Moves Us—1050 Teak Room 9:45 am Hybrid Adult Sunday School—1040 Butler's Pantry and Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468) 11 am Worship Service In-Person and Livestream 12 pm Lunch—1010 COC Dining & Caring Center 1 pm 6th–8th Youth Groups—1040 Gathering Center 1 pm 9th–12th Youth Groups—1040 Youth Room MONday 9 am Library Work Day—1040 Library 9 am Monday Morning Crew—1040 Tuesday 8:30 am Lectio Divina—Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468) 9:30 am Tuesday Morning Women's Fellowship —Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468) 2:30 pm Disciple II Bible Study—Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468) 3 pm Gentle Yoga—1040 Gathering Center, $10 pay at the door Wednesday 7 am Breakfast—1010 COC Dining & Caring Center 7 am Men’s Fellowship Group —Zoom (zoom.us/j/6174865464) 10 am Wednesday Morning Study Group: Near the Exit—1040 Room 203 and Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468) 6 pm Youth Handbell Rehearsal—1040 Room 205 7 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal—1040 Room 205 Thursday 7 am Breakfast—1010 COC Dining & Caring Center 4 pm Gentle Yoga—1040 Gathering Center, $10 pay at the door 6 pm UR Well Clinic—1010 COC Evarts UR Well Clinic 6:30 pm In This Moment 2: Revolution Reckoning Reparation Book Launch and Community Discussion—1040 Gathering Center friday 7 am Breakfast—1010 COC Dining & Caring Center 10 am Disciple II Bible Study—Zoom (zoom.us/j/6174865464) Saturday 8:30 am Blood Drive—1040 Gathering Center
In This Moment 2: Chapbook Launch
Meetings & Rehearsals May 28-June 3
Blood Drive
For a full list of events with links, visit our online calendar at asburyfirst.org/events or call the church office at 585-271-1050
Queerfully & Wonderfully Made
Sunday Sermon Podcast
There’s Something for Everyone at Asbury First!
Lectio Divinia
Church Conference for Columbarium and Open Town Hall
Immediately following the Church Conference, the Governing Board will hold another open town hall to share updates on various aspects of our life together and to answer your questions. If you have specific questions, please call the church office at 585-271-1050 or email us at governance@asburyfirst.org.
Sunday, June 11, Following the 11 am service
We will hold a vote at a special Church Conference on Sunday, June 11 about the Columbarium. If you have questions about the Columbarium or would like to inquire about securing a niche, please contact the church office at 585-271-1050, or email us at columbarium@asburyfirst.org.
Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are eligible type O, B - or A - donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component. Please call Ed Ristau at 585-223-4356 or call 1-800-RED CROSS or www.redcrossblood.org to schedule your appointment. Please bring ID!! Visit asburyfirst.org/news for more information.
Asbury First
Saturday, June 3, 8:30 am - 1 pm, 1040 Gathering Center
Sunday, June 4, Following 11 am Worship Service
Contact Paula Dugan at pdugan@ asburyfirst.org to participate in the talent show.
Join us for our church-wide carnival and talent show immediately following the 11 am service on Youth Sunday, June 4! It's the perfect way to start the Summer with hot dogs, an inflatable bounce house, a talent show and more. The carnival is free to all.
June Blood Drive
BELIEVE:
Join us for the second edition of the "In This Moment" series with the launch of chapbooks featuring Ian J. Wilson, MD, Founder and Co-curator of WALL\THERAPY, essay by Erica Bryant, with photographs by Quajay Donnell; and Reverend Myra Brown, Pastor of Spiritus Christi Church, essay by Chris Thompson, with photographs by Jackie McGriff. Visual Studies Workshop (VSW) Assistant Curator Hernease Davis will moderate a discussion with artists involved in the project. The chapbooks of Dr. Ian Wilson and Rev. Myra Brown will be distributed for free at the event. To register and earn more about it, visit asburyfirst.org/news.
Thursday, June 1, 6:30 pm, Gathering Center
Wednesdays, June 7, 14, & 21, 6 pm, Gathering Center
New Class in June!
The Gospel According to Ted Lasso
Led by Emily and Stephen Cady Do you BELIEVE? Like an American Football coach who somehow finds himself managing a British football (soccer) team, sometimes the gospel shows up in the strangest places. Join us as we explore the rich gospel themes of the award-winning show Ted Lasso (available on Apple TV+) and have some fun doing it. The class will begin June 7 at 6 pm, in the Gathering Center and is open to all adults. If you are interested in joining us, please email Deb Bullock-Smith at dbullocksmith@asburyfirst.org or call the church office. Go Richmond!
Visit asburyfirst.org/news to sign your child up for VBS. For more information, contact Paula Dugan at pdugan@asburyfirst.org.
Children ages 4 through 5th grade are invited to join us this summer for our Vacation Bible School themed Make A Joyful Noise, August 7-10, from 9 am — noon each day. We will learn how music is an essential part of life and draws us closer to God. We will explore music through song, dance, bells, games, art and stories. We will end the week with a family night of food, fun and music underneath the tent.
Vacation Bible School 2023
Make a Joyful
Give Online at www.asburyfirst.org/GIVE, text to give at 206-222-1050, OR MAIL IN YOUR CHECKS TO 1050 EAST AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14607
JUNE 11 – SEPTEMBER 3
Serve at the Community Outreach Center
9 am Service — In-person OUTSIDE (in inclement weather, the service will be moved inside) 11 am Service — Live-stream and in-person
Scan the QR code with your smart phone or visit tinyurl.com/ASBCOCVol to sign up!
Fill out the Volunteer Interest Form to join the work of the Pentecost Spirit happening through our Community Outreach Center. There are a number of different ways to offer your time and gifts to our ministry with our neighbors.
Sundays May 28 (Outreach Sunday) and June 4 (Youth Sunday) will have only one service at 11 am. Outdoor summer worship will begin on Sunday, June 11.
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*Gathering Hymn
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*Gathering Hymn (Cont'd)
#192 "There's a Spirit in the Air" vv. 1-3, 7
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