Worshiping Now?
WORSHIP
What if God is closer than we realize? Right now in Traditional and Modern worship we begin a new sermon series: Everyday God, where we’ll explore the sacred presence of God woven into the ordinary rhythms of our lives.
We invite you to slow down, pay attention, and recognize the ways God is already present and at work in your everyday. And when you do notice God on your morning walk, after listening to a devotional, or through an interaction with a stranger, we’d LOVE to hear about it. Shoot us an email or tag us on social @asburybham. Your story could be the inspiration someone else needs to be open to God’s presence.
In Philippians 2, Paul points us to Jesus as the ultimate example of humility. Jesus willingly lowered Himself, giving His life for the sake of others. And then Paul tells us: “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.”
In this episode of The Pew, we learn taking the high road doesn’t mean becoming a doormat or ignoring healthy boundaries. It means choosing humility over pride, others over self, and love over being right. The high road may take us downward, but it also transforms us along the way—shaping us into people who look a little more like Jesus.
Watch Asbury’s latest Traditional Worship service, shaped by timeless prayers, powerful creeds, and familiar hymns. Worship in person Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. Our 11:00 a.m. service is also live-streamed.
Watch the latest Modern Worship service where you’ll discover God in new ways and be inspired to give Jesus your best. Worship in person Sundays in Williams Chapel or via live-stream at 11:00 a.m.
Written by Asbury’s pastors and scripturally aligned with The Upper Room, Daily Bread Devotionals help you live more for God today than yesterday. Subscribe to listen in email or podcast form.
SERVE
Asbury Serves events are a great way to serve God, show people God’s love, and meet new people! On Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9:00 to noon, you’re invited to serve in one of four ways:
- At Prodigal Pottery in Chelsea you’ll help the team get ready for Christmas orders.
- With Mission Bulgaria, you can help in one of two ways: one, organize Christmas shoeboxes at Mission Bulgaria Headquarters (Calera); two, load up and transport Asbury’s boxes from Asbury to Calera.
- Prepare for Asbury’s pumpkin patch (1,500 pumpkins arrive Sept. 29 as part of our October Mission of the Month). Help hang lights, set up a tent/tables, and lay out pallets.
- Donate blood with LifeSouth. The bus will be parked right outside the sanctuary.
Tell us where you and your family can help and we’ll send you more details about your project!
🎃 Help Us Welcome Fall!🎃 1,500 pumpkins arrive Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 4:00 p.m.—and we need lots of hands to unload them! Then, we’ll sell pumpkins every day in October, raising money for Youth Service Funds that help students participate in RESET trips and activities. No student? No problem! We’d still love your help greeting neighbors and connecting with our community—especially during school hours. Sign up to help!
“We currently have about six people on the waiting list for each day,” says Anchor Program Director Gina McIntyre. “I have been praying about how to get them off the waiting list and into the program and the answer is we just need more volunteers to help on Wednesdays.” Please consider being a part of this fantastic program!
God has given each of us gifts to share—and Asbury needs people willing to put those gifts to work. We’re inviting members to prayerfully consider serving in lay leadership at Asbury beginning January 1. Whether your gifts are in finance, missions, leadership, people, property, or planning, there’s a place for you to serve.
GROW
Asbury is a big church. But if you’d like to have a more intimate conversation with Asbury’s pastors and staff to explore the worship, service, and growth opportunities available to you, make plans to attend Connection Classes on Sept. 20 & 27 at 9:45 a.m. in the sanctuary annex. Register.
Join Rev. Mike Holly on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 5:00 p.m. for part two of a leadership course designed to develop you as a person who pours into and develops others. Mike will bring in content from some of the best leadership authors from the business world and religious sector and will provide guidance on how to become a person of influence that creates positive change at work, at home, and in your church. If you need childcare, register here.
Our doors are open again on Wednesday nights and we are so happy to once again be spending this time with you! What’s for dinner on Sept. 23? Ashley Mac’s! Reminder: you must register for dinner. Registration opens every Thursday for the upcoming week. Registration closes Mondays at noon.
Asbury offers a spousal-loss support group every fall and spring called “Healing Hearts” facilitated by Community Grief Support. A new, 10-week fall session began Thursday, Sept. 17 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 142. It’s not too late to jump in this week. Enter through the “Classrooms” door. Register today with Community Grief Support.
Get ready for Upward Basketball & Cheerleading! In this faith-based program, K5-sixth graders learn a sport plus knowledge that applies to life: how to give your best effort, how to treat others with respect, and how to work together. All games and practices are held in Asbury’s gym and begin in November. Registration is open!
The next Surprise Sunday with Asbury KiDS is coming up Sept. 20 at 9:45 a.m. (during the Sunday School hour). Last month we had a Silent Disco. Who knows what the next event will be – don’t miss it! All Kindergarten-fifth graders are invited.
Adults 60+, you’re invited to Lunch at Jeff State Culinary School on Thursday, Oct. 1! Transportation leaves Asbury at 11:15 a.m. for an 11:30-1:00 p.m. lunch. The cost is $25 (includes lunch and transportation). RSVP by September 28 (or until sold out – 30 seats available). Register now.
So you think you want to play the handbells – but you’re not sure you’re qualified? Music Director Nancy Beard says “don’t be so sure!” A beginner handbell choir is starting on Thursdays from 10-11:00 a.m. on Oct. 1 in Room 143. Try it – ability to read music not required.
Asbury is launching a dementia-friendly chapel on the first Tuesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. This chapel service–complete with Holy Communion–is open to anyone seeking a casual worship opportunity for loved ones living with a disability.