Reminder: Pastor Kathy is practicing what she preached about self-care and if on vacation from August 14 through August 29. She will return to the office on August 30. If you need pastoral assistance during this time, contact Pastor Brad or the church office.

We have started our new sermon series titled "What Would Jesus Say?"

Pastors Kathy, Brad, and Heather will explore what Jesus would say about various topics that you suggested a couple months ago!

This is a great opportunity to invite a friend and spread the word about this intriguing series!

We gave technology updates via Asbury Articles a few weeks ago and gave you a glimpse of what was to come. For the next three weeks, we'll be focusing on a different specific update each week - the app, the website, and online giving - in preparation for their official launch on Sunday, September 4th!

We are excited and we hope you are too!

We have our own app! Closer to launch day (Sunday, September 4th), we'll give more detailed instructions on how to download, create a profile, etc. But for today, we want to highlight some key features:

Save the date for the return of Children's Choir! The choirs meet after Labor Day in September and end their season the 1st Sunday in June with “Music Celebration Sunday”. Each of the children’s choirs sing in service every five weeks, plus various performances throughout the year.

Cherub Choir (K-2nd grade) has a fun and relaxed time - sharing, song teaching, pitch training, notation, tempo, and learning a song about every 4-6 weeks. The rehearsals usually end with an interactive game or a book, then close with Joys & Concerns and a short prayer. Contact Sharon Gach for more information.

Rainbow Choir (3rd-5th grade) singers learn musical notation and singing skills, plus some great songs about love and community. They also play percussion instruments like finger cymbals, xylophones, chimes, drums and more! Contact Jean Braun for more information.

Every volunteer must register individually, but there will be a carpool from Asbury to the worksite. Contact Bob Hoffman if you register and want to carpool (or if you have trouble registering)!

**Note: For safety reasons, all volunteers at our sites or ReStores must be at least 16 years old. All volunteers under the age of 18 must bring a

signed minor waiver form with them to the site. Minor waiver forms are

available here.

If you are interested in participating in some rewarding work, Christian camaraderie, and making a difference contact Steve Elliott by email or phone (925 640-9797). Sign up by the first week in September - spots fill up quickly!

The Follies is a fun-filled evening full of songs, skits, jokes, dances, juggling, magic --- you name it!

Start thinking about what you’d like to do for this year’s follies, and contact Martie Muldoon with your ideas, comments or questions. If you’d like to participate, but don’t know what to do, you can still sign up! All ages are welcome!

And we need audience members, too, so save the date for a wonderful evening of fun!

Save the date for the return of adult choirs at Asbury!

The musical season for adult groups begins on the Thursday after Labor Day in September and goes through the first Sunday in June. There are no auditions, and anyone interested in singing or playing an instrument is welcome to come to a rehearsal or contact one of the adult directors.

Note: masks are highly recommended during rehearsal (but not required).

Contact Jean Braun for more information.

Contact Fernanda Van Atta for more information.

Sign up to donate blood or platelets and save a life! You can schedule an appointment by checking appointment times online or by calling 800-733-2767. When signing up, enter Sponsor Code: ASBURY 925.

If you would like to have a memorial brick installed in the memorial garden at Asbury, please provide the office with the following information:

If you are able, please provide the $30 cost of laser engraving the brick.

The Antiracism group discussed the first two episodes of the Netflix series "High on the Hog" in their last Zoom meeting.

We are also planning a potluck on Friday, Sept. 2 to make and taste some of the foods being discussed on this show. RSVP to the church office if you’d like to make a dish and attend.

The first person to email Pastor Brad and list three features of the new Asbury app gets a surprise when he sees you next!

Asbury follows the guidance of the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) regarding indoor masking. Currently masks are highly recommended but not required. Sunday School teachers and nursery staff will continue to wear masks when children less than 5 years old are present indoors. We encourage everyone who is able to get vaccinated and boosted.

Please pray for the requests that were made during prayer time on Sunday.

If you would like to be on the email prayer chain, please contact the church office.