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Sunday, February 14, 2021
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At Asbury, we believe connected in a small group can be life-changing. We'd love for you to consider joining a short-term small group this Lenten season! Sign-ups for studies around the book "The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life" are open now! This 6-week study, which will also serve as the basis for the Lenten sermon series, focuses on some of the core pieces that all followers of Jesus must have.
LIST OF GROUPS
Monday Nights at 7 PM (in-person, outside)
Begins 2/22, led by Shirley Nylund
Wednesday Mornings, 10 AM (on Zoom)
Begins 2/24, led by Marsha Johnston
Thursday Nights, 6 PM (on Zoom)
Begins 2/18, led by Carlen Blackstone
Thursday Nights, 7 PM (on Zoom)
Begins 2/25, led by Tim Lebrecht
Saturday Mornings, 8:30 AM (on Zoom)
Begins 2/20, led by Sarah Kinzel & Lisa Olivieri
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This week, we celebrate Ash Wednesday, a solemn reminder of our mortality. Join us for streaming worship and reception of ashes:
Worship Service
This service will be a time for prayer, confession, and reflection.
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Drive-Thru Reception of Ashes (No-Contact)
in Asbury's Upper Parking Lot
Tuesday, February 16 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, February 17 - 12 PM - 1 PM & 3 PM - 4 PM
Sample of what you'll receive when driving through ->
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About the ashes: ashes serve as a reminder of our mortality and our need for repentance (turning away from our sin). To limit potential exposure, an alternative, no-contact drive-thru option to receive the sign of the cross in ashes will be offered on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Volunteers are needed! Contact Laurie Wallace Theisen, Director of Lay Ministries, if you're willing to help! (Or simply respond to this email and we'll put you in touch.)
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Scholarships Available
Asbury has a number of scholarships available to students in various fields of collegiate study. VIsit asburylv.org/scholarships to learn more and apply.
Giving Statements
Giving statements from 2020 contributions are in the mail but experiencing delays in delivery. Thanks for your patience (and for your support of the ministry and mission of Asbury)!
Daily Devotionals in Your Inbox
Looking for a way to better focus your faith walk? Sign up to receive a devotional each morning in your inbox at asburylv.org/follow!
Please note that all on-site events are subject to 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.
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We encourage you to watch a condensed version of today's lesson with your child via video!
Select your child's age group:
SPARK
(3-4yr olds)
Out of This World (new for 2/14)
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(PreK- 5th grades)
Rules for Life (new for 2/14)
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VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
SPARK (3 & 4yr olds)
Please join Miss Rebecca to watch the Ollie story video and a brief lesson via Zoom. Sunday mornings from 9:30 AM - 10 AMPlease register in advance at: https://forms.gle/k4T5LLZVVosL4FGNA
BLAST (PreK - 5th grades)
Please join us for our weekly Bible story video and small group activities via Zoom. Sunday mornings from 10 AM - 10:30 AMPlease register in advance at: https://forms.gle/pKDw79r8219GRVKUA
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.
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Middle Schoolers (6th-8th grades)
Wrapping up a 4-week series to see how Jesus' words equip us to take control of our emotions rather than let them rule us. Please join Pam on TONIGHT, 2/14, from 7:15 PM - 7:45 PMPlease register in advance at: https://forms.gle/f8qFZdha6csDs6pQ7
High Schoolers (9th - 12th grades)
Whether it's praying on our own, praying in groups, or praying out loud with a friend, it can feel awkward. This series will help us grow more confident in our everyday conversations with God. Please join Erin and Rich on TONIGHT, 2/14, from 8 - 8:30 PMPlease register in advance at: https://forms.gle/yjQjNjQe1cd4iG6g8
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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."
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If you shared our a prayer request during the live stream 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.
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We appreciate your ongoing support of Asbury, and your generous contributions have allowed us to continue to worship and minister together.
We realize that your personal financial landscape may have drastically changed; but if you are able to continue to financially support the ministries of Asbury, please prayerfully consider doing so.
We strongly 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!
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Asbury's building is currently only open for limited worship services and activities. Should you need to gain access to the building, please contact Israel Olivieri, Business Manager, at iolivieri@asburylv.org. The office remains closed, but any phone messages you leave will be answered as soon as possible.
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