November 6, 2022 • 9 & 11 AM
To worship with us
TO UNITE IN FAITH TO DO MORE GOOD TO JOIN A COMMUNITY TO MAKE A CHANGE TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY
COVID-19 Guidelines Our current COVID-19 safety policy is “masking by choice.” Everyone on our campus may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect themselves and those around them. We will respect everyone’s choice in this matter. To learn more about the new policy, visit asburyfirst.org/news/2022/6/june-covid-masking-update. FIRST TIME HERE We are so glad you are joining us, whether in person or online. If you’re out there watching, check in through the website or take a picture and post it on social media using #asburyfirstathome. If you're in the pews, please sign in on the red fellowship pad and pass it down your pew. Our hope is to get to know you better and help you find your place within our community. Additionally, drop us an email at info@asburyfirst.org. ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL Large print bulletins and hymnals are available from the ushers. A hearing loop is available for those who have hearing aids with T switches, and you may also request earphones from the ushers to aid you in hearing the service. Need prayer? We invite you to share with us how we can be praying for you by emailing prayers@asburyfirst.org or by filling out one of our prayer cards found in the pews. All prayer requests are prayed over by our Ministers and Intercessory Prayer Team. Children We believe children are a sacred gift, and they are welcome in our worship. Children will be invited forward during worship for a Children’s Time. Following this, children ages 4 through 5th grade are invited to go with our children’s educators for further enrichment or return to their caretaker for the remainder of the service. If there is more our Children's Ministry can do, please contact Paula Dugan at pdugan@asburyfirst.org or at 585-271-1050 x111. RECONCILING STATEMENT We are a reconciling congregation and seek to be a fully inclusive church, believing that all people are God’s children. We encourage full participation in our community for all, regardless of age, race, origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, education/economic background, and physical/mental ability. We recognize that we hold a variety of opinions. We do not seek to erase our differences, but to journey together in faith toward greater understanding and mutual respect. We believe that reconciliation to God and to one another is central to our mission and ministry. GIVE TO ASBURY FIRST There are multiple ways to make a gift to Asbury First. Each gift supports the everyday ministries and operations of this church, allowing us to live into our vision to Do More Good. Cash/Check—We welcome you to send a gift of cash/check in the mail or in the basket on your way out of the sanctuary following the service. 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. Watch and listen Tune into the live video stream of the 11 am service at asburyfirst.org/live-stream. To listen to the service tune into WRFZ 106.3 FM Rochester Free Radio, or call our toll-free number at 833-829-1050. A video archive of past services is also available at asburyfirst.org/archive.
* please stand as you are able
Prelude
Prélude, Fugue et Variation, Op.18 — César Franck
Introit
This is the three-fold truth on which our faith depends; And with this joyful cry our worship begins and ends: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again! (Words: Fred Pratt Green; Tune: Acclamations, Jack Schrader)
*Call to Worship
All are invited to read the bold-faced type; the reader will read the unbolded type. Come, you that love God. We are here! Bring your memories, your sorrows, your joys. We are here to deepen our love for God. Tell your stories, share your grief, celebrate new life. We are here to be reminded that we are loved. Let us worship God!
*Opening Hymn
#384 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”, vv. 1, 2, 4 (Note: Online users may click the link of the title to access the hymn)
*Greeting and Passing of the Peace
*Gathering Hymn
#707 "Hymn of Promise", v. 1, 3
11 am • November 6, 2022
The community gathers As the community gathers, may the music of the prelude draw your hearts and minds to God.
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All Saints' Day
Litany of Invocation
Gracious, loving God, we open our hearts to you. Hear our prayer. We lift up to you all who are suffering in body, mind, and soul. We pray especially for those who have gone before us: those whom we held dear and those we never met. You have welcomed them each with your loving, open arms. Comfort those who mourn their passing. Bless them with an extra measure of your healing balm as they grieve. Give us the courage to hold on to all our good memories, and the strength to love and serve you, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit, now and always. Amen.
Presentation, Vows, and Baptism
Eliza Hope Williams, born May 22, 2022, child of Anna and Chris Williams
Congregational Response
Members of the household of faith, I commend to your love and care this child, whom we this day recognize as a member of the family of God. Will you endeavor so to live that she may grow in the knowledge and love of God, through our Savior Jesus Christ? With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that this child, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.
Prayer
Hymn
#611 "Child of Blessing, Child of Promise", v. 1 Words: Ronald Cole-Turner, 1981; Tune: Stuttgart, attr. C.F. Witt, arr. Henry Gauntlett Child of blessing, child of promise, baptized with the Spirit's sign; with this water God has sealed you unto love and grace divine.
To celebrate baptism
11 am
To remember the saints
Aileen Bardwell Raymond Bird Catherine Crosby Betty Curtis Adrienne Dahl Judy Dixon Virginia Fitch Charles Jackson Sarah Johnson Peter Kiefer Bruce Kost Arvid Lakeberg Dr. Robert Miller Dr. James Myles Jonathan Parent Jean Peck Sally Hunt Schofield Carolyn Stark Leary Carol Wright
Moments of Remembrance
Our Deceased Members from October 4, 2021 through October 3, 2022 (including constituents and associates:)
Departed Relatives and Friends of Asbury First Members and those whose Memorial Services were held at Asbury First:
Carrie Adelman David Barber Nicholas P. Camardello Louise Campbell Nancy Chesterton Rev. Vonda J. Fossitt Mark Harris Jennie Kern Nancy Leenhouts Tim Mains Roger Nicholson Patricia Oberdorf Rebecca Olsen Martha Pulver Bobby Rowe Kathy South Christie John Snyder Fred Temming Valerie VanBortel Marilyn Wadsworth Culley Mathew Warner Jim Wright
Storehouse Betsy DiPaola Judy and Hank Dixon Virginia Fitch Marian Lubba Marilyn Wadsworth Dining and Caring Center Carole MacMonagle Shirl Reinhart Community Outreach Center Dan and Dave Matthaidess Rev. Margie Mayson Grocery Bag Ministry Celestine Chaney Roberta Drury Andre Mackneil Katherine Massey Sheldon E. Merritt Edith V. Montgomery Margus Morrison Heyward Patterson Aaron Salter Geraldine Talley Ruth Whitfield Pearl Young Live Streaming Robert Erskine
Memorials
Litany
At the rising of the sun and at its going down, We remember them. At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of Winter, We remember them. At the opening of buds and in the rebirth of Spring, We remember them. At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of Summer, We remember them. At the rustling of leaves and the beauty of Autumn, We remember them. At the beginning of the year and when it ends, We remember them. When we are weary and in need of strength, We remember them. When we are lost and sick at heart, We remember them. When we have joys we yearn to share, We remember them. When we have decisions that are difficult to make, We remember them. When we have achievements that are based on theirs, We remember them. As long as we live, they too shall live, for they are a part of us, as we remember them.
To hear the word
Scripture Romans 13:8-14
Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; you shall not murder; you shall not steal; you shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law. Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is already the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone; the day is near. Let us then throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us walk decently as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in illicit sex and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
Children's Time
Children of all ages are invited to join us in this special moment.
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.
*Hymn
#679 "O Splendor of God's Glory Bright", vv. 1, 4
To Renew Commitment
Introduction to Discipleship, Membership, and Commitment
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.
Offertory
“When I Can Read My Title Clear” – Lori Larson; words by Isaac Watts When I can read my title clear to mansions in the skies, I'll bid farewell to ev'ry fear, and wipe my weeping eyes. I feel like, I feel like I'm on my journey home. Should earth against my soul engage, and fiery darts be hurl'd, Then I can smile at Satan's rage, and face a frowning world. I feel like, I feel like I'm on my journey home. Let cares, like a wild deluge come, let storms of sorrow fall, So I but safely reach my home, my God, my heav'n, my all. I feel like, I feel like I'm on my journey home. There I shall bathe my weary soul in seas of heav'nly rest; and not a wave of trouble roll across my peaceful breast. I feel like, I feel like I'm on my journey home.
Sermon
This Moment
The Great Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is right and a good and joyful thing always and everywhere to give thanks to you, almighty God...
Communion Hymn
#617 “I Come with Joy”, vv. 1, 2
Invitation to Communion
To celebrate holy communion
....And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Eucharistic Acclamations: Roger Wilhelm
Eucharistic Prayer
Holy are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ... ...And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ's offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here... ...Through your Son Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in your holy Church, all honor and glory is yours, almighty God, now and forever.
Communion Procession
Please come forward via the center aisle to receive the elements. If you wish, you may take a moment to kneel at the altar rail before returning to your seat. Please wait to consume the elements until everyone is seated and you are invited to do so.
Hymns
#632 "Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether" #620 "One Bread, One Body", verses as needed
*Closing Hymn
#711 “For All the Saints”, vv. 1, 2, 4, 6
*Benediction
*Benediction Response
This is the three-fold truth, which, if we hold it fast, Changes the world and us and brings us home at last: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again! (Words: Fred Pratt Green; Tune: Acclamations, Jack Schrader)
Postlude
“Solemn Procession” — William Lloyd Webber
Participants In the Service
Preacher: Rev. Kathy Thiel Liturgists: Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Rev. Rachel Dupont, Rev. Pat Dupont, Mike Mullin, Rev. Jackie Nelson Lay Reader: Andrew Hunt Director of Children's Ministry: Paula Dugan Organist: Duane Prill Sanctuary Choir Section Leaders: Sipra Agrawal Kolar, Brenda Nitsch, Jonathan Ivers, Jordan Bachmann Choral Scholars: Kayla Sconiers, Holden Turner Director of Music Ministry: Dr. Carl Johengen Head Usher: Brian White Audio Operator: Rick Church Video Operator: Kenny Bailey Graphics Operator: Harper Nelson Technology Support Team: Deb Bullock-Smith, Carolyn Curran, Ted Skomsky Technical Consultant: Justin Ocello
The Lord's Supper
All those present will receive the elements together as directed.
Prayer after Receiving
We give you thanks for this Holy Mystery in which we share in your grace. Grant that we, strengthened by the communion of saints, may offer this world hope and peace through our living. Amen.
Permissions:
To Disperse in Mission
“When I Can Read My Title Clear” © 2022 St. James Music Press; Some of the liturgical elements have been adapted from the 2022 Abingdon Worship Annual. Illustration Credits: Designed by Sarah Brubaker and Aleeya Bourcy, with Freepik and Vecteezy.
9 am • November 6, 2022
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn
#384 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”, vv. 1, 2
Welcome & Passing of the Peace
You are invited to sign and pass the ritual of friendship tablet which you will find at the end of the pew.
Gathering Hymn
#679 "O Splendor of God's Glory Bright", v. 1, 4
Scripture
Romans 13:8-14 (found on pg. 7)
Communion
Benediction
Closing Hymn
#711 "For All the Saints", vv. 1-3
Participants in Service
Preacher: Rev. Kathy Thiel Liturgist: Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady Musician: David Strong
chapel service
CONNECT
Sanctuary Choir and Asbury Ringers Return!
Embodied Spirituality
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? There is a place for you! Scan the QR code, visit asburyfirst.org/ help-me-connect, or call the office at 585-271-1050 to connect.
Celebrations and concerns
Help Me
ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers on the altars on October 30 were given to the glory of God and in celebration of the importance of my family and our Church family by Lorraine Fusare. The flowers on the altars on November 6 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Rev. Margie Mayson, our beloved former pastor; and in loving memory of Carol Doerrer by her daughter Karen McGraw and family. 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, and for all those affected and infected by the global pandemic. We offer our prayers and concerns to the family and friends of Margrieta Vogelaar, who died on October 19. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. We offer our prayers and concerns to the family and friends of Dave Ward, who died in South Carolina on October 20. We offer our prayers and concerns to friends and family of Bill Lisi on the death of his wife, Maxine, on October 19. Her memorial service took place on Sunday, October 23. We offer our prayers and concerns to the family and friends of Timothy McInerney, brother of Dan McInerney, who died in Schuylerville NY on October 28.
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
Sunday 9 am Chapel Service In-Person 9:45 am Children's Sunday School—1040 Education Wing 9:45 am Queerfully and Wonderfully Made —1040 Youth Room 9:45 am When Kids Ask Hard Questions—1040 Room 203 9:45 am As the Spirit Moves Us—1050 Teak Room 9:45 am Called to Community—1040 Fellowship Hall 9:45 am Judges Bible Study with Growing Spirits/ Living Edge—Butlers Pantry and Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468) 11 am Worship Service In-Person and Livestream 12:30 pm Youth Meal—Fellowship Hall 1 pm 6th–8th Youth Groups—1040 Gathering Center 1 pm 9th–12th Youth Groups—1040 Youth Room 2 pm Youth Musical: Snoopy Rehearsal—1040 Fellowship Hall MONday 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) 12:30 pm Asbury Art Class—1040 Room 205 2:30 pm Disciple II Bible Study—Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468) 3 pm Gentle Yoga—1040 Gathering Center 5 pm Youth Musical: Snoopy Rehearsal—1040 Fellowship Hall 7 pm Embodied Spirituality—Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468) Wednesday 7 am Men’s Fellowship Group —Zoom (zoom.us/j/6174865464) 10 am The Soul of America—Room 203 and Zoom (zoom.us/j/6174865464) 12:15 pm Women On Wednesday—Room 203 and Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468) 5 pm Hallelujah Kids Choir—Room 201 5:30 pm Community Dinner—1040 Gathering Center 6 pm Wesley Singers & Ringers—Room 201 6 pm Youth Musical: Snoopy Rehearsal —1040 Fellowship Hall 6 pm Justin Murphy on School Segregation— 1040 Sanctuary and Livestreamed 6:35 pm Asbury Ringers—1040 Room 205 7:30 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal—1040 Wesley Hall Thursday 4 pm Gentle Yoga—1040 Gathering Center 6 pm UR Well Clinic—1040 Welcome Hall Friday 10 am Disciple II Bible Study—Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468) 7 pm Snoopy!!! Youth Musical—Fellowship Hall saturday 7 pm Snoopy!!! Youth Musical—Fellowship Hall
Meetings & Rehearsals november 6-12
Gentle Yoga Schedule:
Friendly reminder that we will be back on our mats on Tuesday, November 8th at 3pm, in the Gathering Center. I am also very happy to inform you that I will be offering another yoga class on Thursdays at 4pm, starting Thursday, November 10th, in the Gathering Center. Feel free to reach out with any questions at knoyes710@aol.com.
Children’s ministry is collecting the unwanted candy next Sunday the 13th, so that we can package them up for the grocery bag ministry and for college care packages. Please leave your donations at the Welcome Desk. Thanks.
Gentle Yoga— New Class on Thursdays!
Tuesday at 3 pm: Thursday at 4 pm: 11/8 11/10 11/15 11/17 11/22 12/1 11/29 12/8 12/6 12/15 12/13 12/22 12/20
Need to get your unwanted Halloween candy out of your home?
Saturday, November 19, 10 am–1 pm Sunday, November 20, 11 am Service
Community Outreach Center Virtual Vigil
Can we find 1,010 people to pray for 1010 East Avenue? For two weeks leading up to the Advent season and surrounding the dedication of our new Outreach Center, you are invited to join our Outreach Center Virtual Vigil. You can participate by simply taking time from November 12-27 to pray for our neighbors, volunteers, community and ministries. Visit asburyfirst.org/coclaunch for a prayer booklet and to sign up so that we know how many people are participating! Hard copy booklets are also available on campus.
Scan the QR Code to Register!
The Thanksgiving season has historically been a time for members and friends of Asbury First to donate to some of our on-campus outreach ministries. This year, we have the opportunity to bring donations and tour the new Community Outreach Center on Saturday and to the altar on Sunday during the Thanksgiving In-Gathering.
For a list of needed items, visit asburyfirst.org/ thanksgiving-in-gathering
Democrat and Chronicle education reporter Justin Murphy will discuss the findings in his new book, Your Children Are Very Greatly in Danger: School Segregation in Rochester, New York.
SAVE THE DATE!
Learn more at asburyfirst.org/news
Sunday, November 20, Following the 11am Service
To purchase tickets visit asburyfirst.org/snoopy
Guest Speaker: Justin Murphy on School Segregation
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
All tickets are $10 and all proceeds support the Asbury first youth programming & missions.
Asbury First Youth Musical
Join us for 11 am worship on Sunday, November 20. The service will conclude with a processional to the Community Outreach Center to dedicate our newly renovated and expanded building. Donations can also be dropped off at the front of the sanctuary before worship.
Wednesday, November 9, 6 pm, Sanctuary and Live-streamed at asburyfirst.org/live-stream
THE SHOW WILL RUN: Friday, November 11, 7 pm, Fellowship Hall Saturday, November 12, 7 pm, Fellowship Hall Sunday, November 13, 1 pm, Fellowship Hall
asburyfirst.org/coc
There will be bagged lunches available for the Sunday performance for $5. Please email Paula Dugan at pdugan@asburyfirst.org to order yours by 11/10.
*Processional Hymn
#384 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling", vv. 1, 2, 4
*Processional Hymn (cont'd)
#707 "Hymn of Promise", v. 1
#617 "I Come with Joy", vv. 1, 2
#632 "Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether"
#620 "One Bread, One Body"
#711 "For All the Saints", vv. 1, 2, 4, 6