November 20, 2022 • 11 AM
join us After the Service for the Dedication of THE Asbury First COMMUNITY Outreach Center.
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 Duane Prill, Organ Asbury Ringers Elizabeth Church, Director
“For the Beauty of the Earth” — arr. Michael Burkhardt “Nun Danket Alle Gott” — arr. Homer Whitford "Proclamation of Praise" — Michael Mazzatenta
Introit
I thank you, God, for open hearts, your Spirit sending; for open minds, our boundaries bending; for open arms and love unending. (Words and Music: Ashley Danyew)
*Call to Worship Based on Psalm 126
All are invited to read the bold-faced type; the reader will read the unbolded type. Those who go out weeping, they shall come home with shouts of joy! Those whose lives are filled with worry, they shall learn that God hears and knows their needs. Those who have experienced life’s many challenges, they shall eat and drink and be satisfied. Those who long for comfort, they shall be glad and rejoice, for God has done great things for us!
*Opening Hymn
#139 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”, vv. 1-3, 5 (Note: Online users may click the link of the title to access the hymn)
*Greeting and Invitation to In-Gathering
11 am • November 20, 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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Thanksgiving In-Gathering Community Outreach Center Dedication
*Gloria Hymnal #102, vv. 1, 3 (alt.)
Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom this world rejoices; who from our mothers' arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today. All glory be to God, all praise and thanks be given; whose Son and Spirit reign as one in highest Heaven; our one eternal God, whom earth and heaven adore; for thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore.
Moments of Recognition - Laborers & Benefactors of the Community Outreach Center
Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Senior Minister Paula Kuempel & Patrick Fulford, “Better Together” Campaign Chuck Hanrahan, Building Committee
*In-Gathering Hymn
#694 "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" During the singing of this hymn, you may bring your In-Gathering donations to the chancel.
*Litany of Thanksgiving and Dedication
Gracious Creator, we give you thanks for your every blessing. Receive our offerings this day and every day. Make us mindful of those who feel that blessings have overlooked them. May all be touched by the beauty and wonder of your creation. For all that is gracious in our lives, revealing the image of Christ… For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends… For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve… For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play… For all valiant seekers after truth, liberty, and justice… For the communion of saints, in all times and places… We give you thanks for all the mercies and promises given to us in Christ Jesus our Lord; to him be praise and glory, with you, Creator, and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
11 am
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
#97 "For the Fruits of This Creation", vv. 1, 2 (sung to the tune Ar Hyd Y Nos)
Sermon
The Hope of Faith
Choral Response
For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God; for the good we all inherit, thanks be to God; for the wonders that astound us, for the truths that still confound us, most of all, that God has found us, thanks be to God. (Words: Fred Pratt Green; Tune: Ar Hyd Y Nos, trad. Welsh melody)
To hear the word
Scripture Matthew 25:31-40
'When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, “Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.” Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?” And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”
Anthem Asbury Ringers Elizabeth Church, Director Duane Prill, Organ
“Now Thank We all Our God” — J.S. Bach, arr Linker/McFadden
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 Sanctuary Choir Duane Prill, Organ Asbury Ringers Jim Farrington, Trumpet
"Come, Let Us Glorify the Lord" — Allen Pote; words based on Psalm 34 Come, glorify the Lord with me. Come, let us exalt his name forever. For praise shall be always in my heart and in my voice. Come, O come, let us rejoice. Come, magnify the Lord with me. Come let us exalt his name forever. Come, let us sing of the greatness of the Lord. Come, O come, let us rejoice. O taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they who trust in him, And for those who stand in awe before the Lord their needs shall be fulfilled. Come, my children, and listen to me, I will teach you to honor the Lord. For they who look up to the Lord for their strength will shine like the sun, And be radiant with joy! Come, glorify the Lord with me. Rejoice and come, let us exalt his name forever! Praise shall be always in my heart and in my voice. Come, O come and let us glorify the Lord, rejoice! Let us rejoice and magnify the Lord. Congregation joins: Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity. Choir: Let us glorify the Lord!
Participants In the Service
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady Liturgists: Rev. Rachel Dupont, Rev. Kathy Thiel, Rev. Pat Dupont, Rev. Dr. Timothy James Johnson Director of Children's Ministry: Paula Dugan Organist: Duane Prill Sanctuary Choir Section Leaders: Sipra Agrawal Kolar, Brenda Nitsch, Dan McInerney, Jordan Bachmann Choral Scholars: Kayla Sconiers, Holden Turner Asbury Ringers, Elizabeth Church, Director 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
*Procession to the Community Outreach Center
During the singing of the hymn, please follow the procession outdoors to the entrance of the Community Outreach Center. The Dedication Ceremony continues on the next page.
#160 "Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart"
Permissions:
To Disperse in Mission
“Proclamation of Praise” © 2005 AGEHR/Lorenz Publishing Corp.; “Now Thank We All Our God” arr. Linker/McFadden © 2000 AGAPE/Hope Publishing Co.; “Come, Let Us Glorify the Lord” © 2008 Hope Publishing Co.; Hymns © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House; OneLicense.net #A-721053. 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.
Gathering Words
Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Senior Minister
Presentation & Consecration of the Building
Valerie Benjamin, Lay Leader Rev. Penni Farrington, District Associate
Prayer for the Community
Led by: Bruce Thompson (representing UR Well) Glenn Peck (Dining and Caring Center) Bob Featherstone (Community Garden) Jim Carter (Grocery Bag Ministry) Bonnie Watson (Storehouse) Tim Mahan (Community Outreach Center Committee) Please respond as invited: Come Holy Spirit, Fill this place.
Commissioning to Christian Service
Rev. Penni Farrington, District Associate
Sending Forth
Song
This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made; we will rejoice, we will rejoice and be glad in it, and be glad in it. This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made. (Words: Psalm 118:24; Tune: traditional Fijian tune, arr. Les Garrett)
Tours of the Community Outreach Center will begin after the Dedication Ceremony, and will be available until 3:00 pm. Refreshments will continue to be available in the Gathering Center until 3:00 pm.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER DEDICATION
Celebrations and concerns
Help Me
CONNECT
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.
Sanctuary Choir and Asbury Ringers Return!
ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers on the altars are given to the glory of God and are in loving memory of David and Joan Ward by their children Kimberly, Jeffrey and Kelly and in loving memory of Ellen’s parents, Dr. Austin Truitt and Mrs. Nellie Truitt, and her brother Mr. Jim Truitt, by Bob and Ellen Hargraves. 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 Timothy McInerney, brother of Dan McInerney, who died in Schuylerville NY on October 28. We offer our prayers and concerns to Robert Dickerson on the passing of his wife, Norma Jean Dickerson, on November 4. We offer our prayers and concerns to Rebecca and Dan Mack and their family on the passing of Rebecca's mother, Elizabeth Hackett, in Marana, Arizona on November 12.
Sunday 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 pm Community Outreach Center Dedication—1010 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 6th-12th Youth Choir—Room 201 MONday 9 am Monday Morning Crew—1040 9 am Library Work Day—1040 Library 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 pm Habitat Pie Pickup—Welcome Hall 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 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 6:35 pm Asbury Ringers—NO REHEARSAL 7:30 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal—1040 Wesley Hall Thursday Thanksgiving Day - Campus Closed Friday 10 am Disciple II Bible Study—Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468)
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
Meetings & Rehearsals November 20-26
Boy Scout Troop 19 Holiday Fundraising
Once again, Tay House Boy Scout Troop 19 is selling holiday wreaths to benefit scout activities for the next year. Our long-lasting wreaths are 22 inches, made with balsam fir and white pine, and decorated with pinecones and a bow by our troop. Orders must be placed by November 14 by scanning the QR code below or visiting www.boyscoutwreathsale.com. All ordered wreaths will be available to pick up at Asbury Church on November 27. Please reference ASBURY for accurate delivery. Thank you for your support!
Join the Livestream Team!
Are you interested in joining Asbury First's live streaming team? You will learn how to use our professional broadcast equipment and video production techniques. More importantly, you will support the digital ministry that helps us Do More Good in Rochester and around the world. Youth and adults are welcome. Please contact David Berg at bergdm@gmail.com to learn more.
Habitat Pies—Pick Up Date—Tuesday, November 22
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.
Gentle Yoga— New Class on Thursdays!
Tuesday, November 22, Welcome Hall
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
Thank you for ordering pies and supporting Asbury First’s participation in the building of another home for our community in conjunction with Flower City Habitat for Humanity. If you have pre-ordered a pie, they will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, November 22 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Welcoming Hall. Questions – contact Bob Castle at 166rcastle@gmail.com.
Gentle Yoga Schedule:
Learn more at asburyfirst.org/news
Community Outreach Center Virtual Vigil
Saturday, December 3, 10-1 pm, Gathering Center
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. Scan the QR code or 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!
Please join us on Saturday, December 3 from 10 am to 1 pm as we gather together for the return of the Hanging of the Greens. Come when you can! Families are welcome and there will be activities for kids. Contact Amy Allen with any questions atajppa@yahoo.com or at (585) 738-9128.
Register by Sunday, December 4
Asbury First Christmas Pageant
Please RSVP to Paula Dugan by December 4th at pdugan@asburyfirst.org or (585) 271-1050 x 111.
Sunday, December 11, 5-7 pm, Gathering Center
Asbury First's Children's Ministry invites you to bring your kids and come enjoy breakfast for dinner, Christmas music, and a special Christmas story at 5 pm on Sunday, December 11. Please don your pajamas as we share the magic of the season with you and your family.
Winter Wonder Night
Calling all Shepherds and Angels! We would love to have your children be part of Asbury's Christmas pageant this year on December 24, at 3 pm. Children 4 years old through 5th grade are invited to participate. Rehearsals occur Sundays in December during Enrichment following the Children's Time in the 11 o'clock service. Our first rehearsal is Sunday, December 4. For questions or more information, contact Paula Dugan at pdugan@asburyfirst.org.
Women of the Well: Waiting for God
ADVENT 2022
Advent is upon us! Did you ever wonder about the family of Jesus? The lives of so many who preceded him? The stories of women in his genealogy, from whom we seldom hear? If so, please join the "Women of the Well" on Monday evening, December 5, 7-8 pm, in the Church sanctuary. In our program, "Waiting for God," we will be telling a few stories of his ancestors in faith, and we would love to see you there!
Be sure to pick up your 2022 Advent Devotional in the Welcome Hall!
Contemplative Service (Taizé) Wednesdays during Advent, 6 pm, 1040 Sanctuary CarolING AROUND THE TREE Wednesdays 12/7 & 12/14, 7 pm, 1040 Front Lawn Longest Night Service Wednesday, December 21, 7 pm, 1040 Sanctuary For more information or to view the Advent Devotional visit asburyfirst.org/advent.
Monday, December 5, 7 pm
Save the dates for these favorite Advent events!
Christmas Eve Worship Schedule
Outreach Ministries:
Grocery Bag Ministry UR Well Clinic Community Garden
Are you interested in volunteering? Volunteer with one of our outreach ministries to support the launch of our new Community Outreach Center.
12 pm 4 pm
Dining and Caring Center Storehouse
Visit asburyfirst.org/christmas for a full schedule and up-to-date information.
7 pm 11 pm
Scan the QR code, visit asburyfirst.org/outreach-volunteer, or call the office at 585-271-1050.
(Family service and Pageant)
Join us after the service to dedicate the Community Outreach Center!
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
*Processional Hymn
#139 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty", vv. 1-3, 5
continued on next page
#694 "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come"
*In-Gathering Hymn (Cont'd)
#97 "For the Fruits of This Creation", vv. 1, 2
*Hymn(Cont'd)
*Closing Hymn
#160 "Rejoice, Ye Pure In Heart"