April 1, 2021  

We hope you'll join us over the next 4 days as we remember, reflect, and worship during this most holy of times.

Information on services is below and registration for all services can be found at asburylv.org/Easter.

The 9 AM indoor Easter service is at capacity. An additional indoor service has been added at 8 AM in the Wesley Center.




Maundy Thursday
Tonight, April 1

Worship at 7 PM (in-person in the Sanctuary with simultaneous live streaming at live.asburylv.org).

Communion will be served (if watching online, please have elements ready)

Registration for in-person required - visit asburylv.org/easter to register.




Good Friday
Tomorrow, April 2

Worship at 7 PM (in-person in the Sanctuary with simultaneous live streaming at live.asburylv.org).

Registration for in-person required - visit asburylv.org/easter to register.





Easter
April 4

Worship at 
  • 8 AM (in-person in the Wesley Center)
  • 9 AM (in-person in the Sanctuary) this service is at capacity
  • 10:30 AM (in-person, outdoors)
  • 10:30 AM (streaming-only at live.asburylv.org; pre-recorded)

Registration in-person services required - visit asburylv.org/easter to register.


Please note that all 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.


When Jesus died, hope died along with him. No one was planning to keep this new movement going, because, after all, it seemed Jesus wasn't who he had claimed to be. Immediately following the crucifixion, there were no Christians, because there was no Christ. But then something happened.


Resources for Worship
Children's Bulletins: Ages 3+ | Ages 7+


PLEASE NOTE: the second palm pickup time (originally scheduled for Sunday) has been cancelled.


VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for Holy Week and Easter worship services. Able to help? Contact Laurie Wallace Theisen, Director of Lay Ministries.


VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
 
We hope your child will join us for online Sunday School this week!

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 AM
Please 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 AM
Please 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.

Upcoming UMW Circle Meetings:
Asbury member, Bob Lawhorn, who runs classes at Cedar Crest College for their Learning in Retirement series, will speak to us on the topic "Our Gut Bacteria." This is an emerging and fascinating field concerning our immune system as it works with the brain. Research is ongoing with relationship between gut bacteria and disease. Join the circle meeting to learn about this new field.
Visit Asbury's website to sign up to receive more info.

Priscilla Circle will meet on Tuesday, April 13 at 6:45 PM in Asbury's lower parking lot (weather permitting). Judy Ehninger will lead discussion on Chapter 6, "A Blessed Garden: A Hopeful Vision" from The Grace of Les Miserables study guide. If you would like to join the group, please contact co-leaders, Brenda Baxter or Judy Whitby. Visit Asbury's website to sign up to receive more info.

Preschool Teacher Positions Available
Interested in joining the team at Asbury's preschool? Positions are open for the fall season. Contact Karen Bowermaster, Director, in the preschool office at 610-481-0242.

Scholarships Available
The first scholarship deadline is today.  Visit asburylv.org/scholarships to learn more and apply.

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Upcoming Events

 
 
 

Please note that all 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.


No gatherings this Sunday - Happy Easter!



Contact Pam Unrath, Director of Children's and Youth Ministries, at punrath@asburylv.org for more information about Asbury's Youth Ministries.


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."


Asbury's building is currently only open for limited 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.