Winter Sermon Series – Begins Jan. 7!
It’s taken you a lifetime to develop personal and professional habits that help you be your best self. Habits are unique. They’re engrained in your routine. You do them without thought. But do you have spiritual habits? What are you doing every day that helps you follow the way of Jesus?
Introducing Holy Habits: a church-wide sermon series designed to help you lay the groundwork for building a spiritual habits that fuel your life and nourish your faith. From prayer practices that encourage connection with God through worship, to small acts of kindness to help you serve others, to opportunities to grow with your church community – we’ll get you started and make good on these holy habits together.
We've developed ideas for Adults, Students, and Kids. Incorporating at least one (Worship, Serve, & Grow) habit below on a weekly basis can be transformative.
Worship
ATTEND: In-person or online. And, try swapping services (if you normally attend Traditional, try Modern and vice versa).
GIVE: Set up recurring giving or choose a mission to support financially on our give page.
PRAY: Attend Noonday Prayer in Asbury’s Sanctuary (beginning Wednesday, Jan. 17) or pray online.
PRAY: Read a daily devotional like The Upper Room.
PRAY: Try Lectio365: a free daily devotional app that helps you pray the Bible every day.
PRAY: Incorporate intentional time with God into your day.
PRAY: Practice 5 minutes of silence.
Serve:
ASBURY: Take Asbury’s Volunteer Accelerator Survey and match your passions with volunteer positions.
ASBURY: Wear your name tag to worship and all Asbury events.
OTHERS: Explore an opportunity outside Asbury by serving with a missions partner.
OTHERS: Build Blessing Bags for those who are homeless, hungry or in need.
Grow:
NETWORK: Join or attend a Sunday School or Small Group.
READ: Read Scripture regularly. Try this YouVersion Bible App Reading Guide.
SHARE: Engage in Spiritual Conversation with others…
• Over coffee with a friend
• Through Spiritual Direction
• Embodying the Way of Methodism Class
• Disciple 1 New Testament Class
SHARE: Engage in Spiritual Conversation with others…
• Asbury B’ham Podcast
• Discover a new podcast
• Apprenticeship online course
Worship
ATTEND: In-person or online. And, try swapping services (if you normally attend Traditional, try Modern and vice versa).
ATTEND: Discovery Weekend: February 23-25, 2024
GIVE: Do chores to earn money for offering and then give in person, online, or set up recurring giving.
GIVE: Donate to Daudi, our Sozo child.
PRAY: Practice Prayer Regularly
• Thank God before you eat.
• Incorporate intentional time with God into your day.
• Try Lectio365: a free daily devotional app that helps you pray the Bible every day.
SERVE
ASBURY:
• Complete Volunteer Accelerator (and match your passions with volunteer positions).
• Join the Security Auxiliary.
• Be a liturgist in worship.
• Join the Asbury Tech Team (in Modern or Traditional Worship).
• Apply and interview to be on the Student Life Team (SLT).
OTHERS:
• Asbury Serves Mission Volunteer at Giggles & Grace.
• Participate in the Mission of the Month with your family and friends.
FAMILY & FRIENDS:
• Build Blessing Bags for those who are homeless, hungry or in need.
• Check on a neighbor.
• Sit with a student who is alone at lunch.
• Help your parents cook a meal or treat a friend in need.
GROW
NETWORK: Join/attend Sunday School (945)
READ: Read Scripture regularly.
• Memory Verse of the week (in RESET newsletter).
• Try this YouVersion Bible App Reading Guide.
SHARE: Engage in Spiritual Conversation with others…
• Listen to the Asbury Bham Podcast.
• Invite a Christian mentor to coffee.
• Invite a friend to church.
• Ask your parents/trusted adult a question about your faith.
• Join a Life Group.
Worship
ATTEND: In-person or online. And, try swapping services (if you normally attend Traditional, try Modern and vice versa).
ATTEND: Sing a praise song in the car or in your room each day.
GIVE: Do chores to earn money for offering. Or, give from your allowance.
PRAY: Practice Prayer Regularly
• Thank God before you eat.
• Try the “Before Your Feet Hit the Floor” Prayer.
• Try the “Sign of the Little Cross” Prayer.
SERVE
ASBURY:
• Be a worship attendant (Bible bearer or acolyte).
• Be a worship greeter.
• Lead prayer during Wednesday or Sunday Night activities.
• Join the Children’s Choir (Tiny Trebles or Joyful Noise).
OTHERS:
• Donate to the Food Pantry.
• Pick up litter.
• Make a new friend at school.
• Help your family sort items for Giggles & Grace.
• Participate in the Mission of the Month with your family.
FAMILY & FRIENDS:
• Build Blessing Bags for those who are homeless, hungry or in need.
• Check on a neighbor.
• Sit with a student who is alone at lunch.
• Help your parents cook a meal or treat a friend in need.
Grow
NETWORK: Attend Sunday School or Wednesday nights.
READ: Read Scripture regularly.
• Read the Bible aloud to a family member.
• Learn a new memory verse.
• Draw, paint, or color a picture of a Bible story.
SHARE: Engage in Spiritual Conversation
• Ask your parents a question that you have about God.
• Invite a friend to church
• Ask or help answer questions in Sunday School or Wednesday Night.
For more information about this series and a deep dive on how and why to use the Habit Tracker, listen to the podcast explainer with Robyn White, Margaret Grubic, Susanne Warren, and Melanie Stewart!
Keep track of your progress - download a habit tracker!
