The FINAL Lay Rally of the Durham Districtwill be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Mt. Sylvan UMC. Emily Innes will be the guest speaker. Emily is the Conference Lay Leader and the Head of the North Carolina Conference General Conference Delegation. The clergy of the district will provide special music. As this will be the last Lay Rally of the Durham District, we will have a roll call of churches.

Your presence is needed to represent ASBURY in the Rally.

February 26 – April 8

During Lent, as we walk with Christ toward the cross, this seven week study will examine the ways people nurtured Christ on his journey. We will discuss how we can emulate these caregivers, and the role of our community in birth, sickness, death and resurrection.

Join us for this study as we prepare for Easter.

Board Fundraiser:  Sunday, January 29 and February 5 after worship. Join the 2×4 way to build this house!

BBQ Fundraiser:  Saturday, February 4. Pick up: 11am – 1pm

Buy some of Glenn Lozuke’s famous BBQ.  $8.00 / lb.—presale sign-up at Ramp Entrance.  All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity!

Groundbreaking:  Saturday, March 3. Join us!

January 22 – February 19, 2012

In “Why? Making Sense of God’s Will” best-selling author Adam Hamilton brings fresh insight to the age-old question of how to understand the will of God. Rejecting simplistic answers and unexamined assumptions, Hamilton addresses how we can comprehend God’s plan for the world and ourselves.

• Why Do the Innocent Suffer?
• Why Do My Prayers Go Unanswered?
• Why Can’t I See God’s Will for My Life?
• Why God’s Love Prevails?

As a baby, Mary wrapped him. When thirsty, the Samaritan woman gave him water. After being crucified, Joseph laid him in the tomb.

During Lent, as we walk with Christ toward the cross, this seven-week study will examine the ways people nurtured Christ on his journey. We will discuss how we can emulate these caregivers, and the role of our community in birth, sickness, death and resurrection.

Class will ask for 1 hour of individual study during the week in preparation for Sunday School.

Asbury reaches beyond its walls in many ways: community events, outreach ministries, caring for those unable to come to church, etc.

If you have been involved in these ministries in the past, you are currently involved, or you are looking to become involved – join us!

We will celebrate the many ways Asbury ministers, reflect on why Christians are called to these ministries, and learn ways to share our experience in these ministries and our faith with others.

Lunch will be provided ~ $3 donation suggested

Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 4 pm

Bring your family and friends for a Candlelight Christmas Eve Service of worship and Holy Communion.

Christmas Day Fellowship

Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 10 am

Bring your family and friends for a time of fellowship on Christmas Morning as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ!

December 17th – 11:00 am
at Asbury United Methodist Church

Prepare your hearts and minds!
Bring your family and friends!

Hear the story of Christmas proclaimed in word and song featuring our Chancel Choir and special musical arrangements by our Minister of Music, Jeff Hammack.

November 20, 2011 through early January 2012

Come along and rediscover the real meaning of Christmas and gain insight into our own journeys of faith with Christ Jesus and each other.

Saturday December 10, 2011 10:00 am – Noon.

We will make gingerbread houses, decorate Christmas Cookies, have brunch and enjoy a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.