| Lay Speaking Ministry Seeking New Speakers |
What is a lay speaker, you ask? A lay speaker is a professing member of a local church or charge who is ready and desirous to serve the church. Lay speakers serve the local church or charge in any way in which their witness or leadership and service inspires the laity to deeper commitment to Jesus Christ. If you are interested in becoming a lay speaker and/or wish to learn more about Asbury’s Lay Speaking Ministry, please contact Sandra King-Shaw, Thomas Williams, Fred Price, or Ruth Scarbrough.
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| New Young Adult Sunday School
Class |
| A formal invitation to all of Asbury's young adults and those young
at heart is extended to those of you who would like to participate
in a young adult Sunday school class that is designed to have us in
mind. Come, share, and fellowship with us. Every Sunday morning
at 9:30 am in room 2-3. If you have any questions about the Young
Adult Sunday School, please contact Kamilah Bennett. |
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| UMW Susanna Group
Bible Study |
| The discussion group on Flawed Families of the Bible: How God's
Grace Works through Imperfect Relationships, by David E. Garland and
Diana R. Garland, will meet immediately following the 10:30 am Worship
service today February 17, 2008 in Room 1-11 and the third
Sunday of each month from February to June: March 16th, April 20th,
May 18th, and June 15th. The study sessions will resume September
21 and end December 21. Adelia H.Williams, facilitator. |
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| Benefit Concert for Marcus Simmons Italy Tour |
Come enjoy an afternoon of classical art songs, opera arias, and Negro spirituals by Marcus Simmons, grandson of Josephine and Isham Baker. The recital is Saturday, May 17th at 4pm on the campus of Univ. of MD Baltimore County. Marcus, a bass-baritone, and a 2007 graduate of Philadelphia’s Central High School, is a Vocal Performance major and Linehan Artist Scholar at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. This summer he will intern with the International Opera Theater in Italy for six weeks. Concert proceeds will help defray travel and living expenses during the Italian tour. For more information please contact Josephine or Isham Baker at 202-244-4879, or email the Bakers for a flyer and map. |
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| Higher Praise Gospel Chorale Concert |
HPGCV will minister in song for the Interdenominational Church Ushers Association of Washington D.C. and Vicinity, Inc. on Saturday May 24, 2008, 7pm at Shiloh Baptist Church, 8801 Ardmore Road Landover, Md. Concert is free. All are welcome. For more information, call Thelma Johnson. |
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| Asbury Performing Arts Theatre
(APAT) |
| Feel you have a book inside of you, a short story or a play? APAT
is planning a Christian writer's workshop during the spring and summer
called, Writer's of the Word. Bring your work and create in God's
name! All attendees must sign up. Please contact Dottye
WIlliams by phone or email. |
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| Rev. Matthews Retirement Banquet |
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The Baltimore West Superintendency Committee would like to invite
the Asbury congregation to a Retirement Banquet in honor of Rev.
Dr. Eugene Matthews on June 1, 2008 (not June 8th) at the
Turf Valley Hotel and Conference Center. Deadline is April 15,
2008. Tickets are approximately $50 or $500 per table of 10.
Checks are payable to: "Conference Treasurer" and mailed
to:
Ms. Joyce King
Baltimore-Washington Conference
7178 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, MD 21046-2132
You may also print, complete, and mail the form.
The church is planning a table at the banquet. If interested in
sitting at this table, please notify the church office by March
25, 2008. If there is enough interest, the office will arrange
for bus transport to the event. |
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| Annual Talent Show |
| The Single Adult Ministry and The Asbury Performing Arts Theatre
will have a Talent Call for their upcoming Annual Talent Show. All
interested persons should come between 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on May
3, 2008. Be ready to SHOW your talent. Show time for the show
will be announced. Keep in mind that the top winner of the showcase
will WIN $100.00 CASH. For more information, please call Dottye Williams
Wistar Withers, or Margaret Carter. Hope to see everyone there. All
are welcome! |
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Calling All Poets! |
| Do you remember our last anthology, “From the Closet with the Muses?” We are planning a revised and expanded version of this inspirational presentation. Come with us and showcase some of your creative work. All proceeds above the cost of printing will go to Asbury’s Capital Fund. The blessings of reading pleasure will go to all who support this effort. All rights to your work will be protected. For more information, please call E.H. Jones or mail your copy to: E.H. Jones, 521 Lamont Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20010 or for more information. Deadline: June 1, 2008. |
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| United Methodist Group 9 Tuition
Assistance |
| Group 9 is now accepting applications for tuition assistance from
youth of Asbury who are students in their senior year of high school,
or any year of college. Each applicant must be at least 16 years of
age and the son or daughter of a member of Asbury. A committee of
Group 9 members will select one or more applicants deemed most deserving.
The awards will be presented at the group's June 21, 2008 meeting
at the church. Applications should be mailed or emailed to Tuition
Assistance, Otis Thompson,
13551 Belle Chasse Blvd., Unit 415, Laurel, MD, 20707-8401. |
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2008 Women's Spiritual Retreat |
| Registration is now open for this year's retreat, "The Phenomenal
Woman", will take place one day only, September 6, 2008,
at The Bon Secours Spiritual Center in Marriotsville, MD. Visitors,
family and friends are all welcome. Registrations will be accepted
through the end of April. Contact Kim Cox for more information. |
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Assistant Church Photographers
Wanted |
| Church photographer, Sandy Adams, is seeking two persons to serve
as assistant church photographers. If you have a passion for photography
and an interest in this volunteer ministry please contact her. |
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| Part-time Custodial Staff Position Opening |
| The Staff Parish Relations Committee is seeking applicants for a part-time position on the custodial staff of the church. Applications are available in the main office. |
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| Asbury Federal Credit Union |
| Asbury Federal Credit Union will have a table in G-1, every first
and third Sunday, beginning the first Sunday in April. We will take
new memberships and discuss any concerns with current members. |
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| Submissions
to the Asburyan |
| You may submit
announcements for the Sunday bulletin, The Asburyan,by Monday
at 3pm for the upcoming Sunday. Announcements received after the deadline
will go into the bulletin for the following Sunday. Due to limited
space, please keep announcements to 4 lines. |
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| Church
Newsletter, The Communicator |
| The
Asbury Communicator is printed bimonthly (every two months). Please
submit articles by the 10th of October, December, February, and
April. E-mail your articles to Claudia
Thompson or leave typed copies in the church office. All articles
should be double-spaced. Please adhere to the submission dates to
ensure timely publication and distribution.Thank you for your continued
cooperation and support. Communications Committee. |
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