ASBURY HAPPENINGS

WELCOME TO ASBURY UMC

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Asbury United Methodist Church is located on Asbury Church Road off NC 27 three miles east of Lincolnton, NC. We want you to come and worship with us.

PASTOR ANITA

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Rev. Anita Walker Sain

Pastor Anita and Music Director Jackie Parsons

SUNDAY SCHOOL BREAKFAST

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Sunday School Breakfast - July 11, 2011

ASBURY CHANCEL CHOIR

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July 3, 2011 : Patriotic Cantata - "There Is Freedom Here"

UMW SUNDAY

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Special Mission Recognition pin was awarded to Cat Hardin on April 3, 2011.

ABOUT ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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GOD'S LOVE -

KNOW IT, LIVE IT, SHARE IT

Rev. Anita W. Sain, Pastor

Rev. Thomas Weeks, Minister-in-Residence

Tracy Crawley, Administrative Assistant

Jackie Parsons, Music Director

Janice Hull, Organist

Terri Herman, Preschool Director/ Summer Day Camp Director

LOCATION:

3097 Asbury Church Road (off NC 27 East),

Lincolnton, NC 28092

MAILING ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS:

Asbury United Methodist Church

P.O. Box 676, Lincolnton, NC 28093

Church Office: (704) 735-6448

Pastor's Cell Phone: (704) 740-8195

Preschool: (704) 748-2201

Parsonage: (704) 736-6727

ON THE WEB:

Church Office E-mail: aumcsecretary@bellsouth.net

Church Web Site: www.asburyumc.blogspot.com/

Webmaster E-mail: libby324@charter.net

Photos : www.flickr.com/photos/libby324

District link: www.gbgm-umc.org/gastonia-district

District UMW link: www.gastoniadistrictumw.blogspot.com

WNC Conference link: www.wnccumc.org

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE:

9:30 am: Church School

10:30 am: Sunday Morning Worship Service

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL

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CHAIRPERSON: Scott Abernathy
SECRETARY: Beckie Finger
PASTOR: Anita Sain
LAY LEADER: Libby Mize
WNCC LAY DELEGATE: Charles Frank Mize
TRUSTEES CHAIR: Nelson Specht
FINANCE CHAIR: Glenn Bailey
STAFF-PARISH CHAIR: Gary Ledford
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN: Faye Lockman
UNITED METHODIST MEN: J.E. Baker
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Janice Hull
WORSHIP CHAIR: Carolyn Smith
COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES: Leslie Barlowe

ASBURY PHOTO SITE

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Pictures taken at all Asbury United Methodist Church activities and related church and community events are posted on this photo website:

www.flickr.com/photos/libby324

From that site, you can view the photos as a slideshow, save, and/or print them. Go to the United Methodist Church collection, which includes sets of photographs from Asbury UMC worship services, Asbury UMC special activities, United Methodist Women photos, and Western North Carolina Conference events.

NEW MEMBERS - May 1, 2011

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NEW MEMBERS - April 17, 2011

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EASTER EGG HUNT

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EASTER AT ASBURY

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EASTER AT ASBURY

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ASBURY UMC AT LAITY RALLY

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LAITY SERVICE AWARD TO CAROLYN SMITH

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MISSION TEAM TO HENDERSON SETTLEMENT

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BABY'S FIRST TIME IN CHURCH

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Michelle and Andy Woodward introduce Joseph Andrew Woodward to the congregation.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

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Former pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church, Rev. Richard Gould

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Combined choirs of Asbury UMC and Poplar Springs AME Zion Church

Ash Wednesday Service pastors: front l-r: Rev. Hazelene Ford (Poplar Springs AME Zion); Rev. Jay Allen (Boger City Wesleyan); Rev. Shelia Gould (Iron Station UMC); back l-r: Rev. Mike Futrell (Shalom Baptist); Rev. Richard Gould (Asbury UMC)

FEBRUARY 21 - FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

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The Asbury Choir sings an anthem from with words from Kenya,

Choir Director Jackie Parsons

Pastor Richard and Acolyte Summer at end of February 21 service.

THE LENTEN SEASON

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Flowers are placed in memory of Bill Buff by his wife Ruby and his children and grandchilden.
Joining with Asbury: Renee Parker (center) with husband Tim shown to her right.

REV. RICHARD J. GOULD

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Pastor Richard

NELSON SPECHT HONORED AT LAITY RALLY

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Lunch at J & S in Asheville on the way to Lake Junaluska
Nelson Specht's family and friends from Asbury at the Gathering of the Laity to see him receive 2008 Laity Service Award
Nelson receives pin from Bishop Larry Goodpaster. Statesville DS Dr. Mary John Dye and Conference Lay Leader wait to shake his hand.

HOMECOMING PHOTOS

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CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

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Michael Sharpe, music major at Appalachian, played the French horn.
Maddie Edwards, Austin Abernathy, Maddie Edwards, and Dylan Harris became full members of Asbury UMC.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

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Amber Baker told Bible stories.

Children assembling for the Opening of VBS.

Vacation Bible School - Saturday, July 25, 2009

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Kitchen crew: Beckie Finger, Arvida Specht, Nancy Setzer, Phyllis Funderburk

Stephanie Schou and friend Sunny

Rev. Tom Weeks as Jesus with Carol Weeks

VBS Director Joy Buff

JUMPY THINGS AT VBS

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UMW SUNDAY

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Choir Director Jackie Parsons played the hammer dulcimer to accompany "The Summons" sung by the Asbury Choir.

The Deaf Choir from Long's Chapel UMC in Lake Junaluska interpreted "How Beautiful Is the Body of Christ" sung by Twila Paris.

Carolyn Smith was awarded the 2009 Special Mission Recognition by Asbury UMW president, Faye Lockman.

UMW Sunday guest speaker was Beverly Maulden, WNC Conference Director of Deaf Ministry (in green), surrounded by the Deaf Choir from Long's Chapel UMC.

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Kay Free communicating using American Sign Language

Beverly Maulden speaking on the "Call to Serve"

Sally Jo Moore teaching the children to sign "Jesus Loves Me"

FLOWERING OF THE CROSS

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EASTER CHILDREN

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EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE

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EASTER CANTATA BY THE ASBURY CHOIR

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EASTER EGG HUNT

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OUR VISION

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APPRECIATION FOR MATTHEW CLARK

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Matthew Clark receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Christian Ministry of Lincoln County.

ASH WEDNESDAY

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Evangelist Rev. Wes Craven drew this chalk picture during the Ash Wednesday Service on February 25.

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Children line up to choose a cereal during the Children's Sermon on Sunday, February 22.

REV. RICHARD & SHELIA GOULD

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Rev. Richard Gould and Rev. Shelia Gould at Young at Heart Christmas party, December, 2008.

Rev. Richard Gould and Rev. Shelia Gould on their first Sunday at Asbury, July, 2007.

Richard is still pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church.

Shelia is now pastor of Iron Station and High Shoals United Methodist Churches.

PASTOR RICHARD WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

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Pastor Richard welcomes Bud and Roger who recently joined wives Ruth and Carole as members of Asbury Church.

YOUNG AT HEART

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Young at Heart senior group met for lunch at Ryan's on February 17, 2009. The next meeting will be on March 17, 2009. Bring a green gift to exchange (value around $2.00).

CHILDREN'S SERMON

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Pastor Richard called the children forward for a special Children's Sermon - February 8, 2009.

HAPPY 95th BIRTHDAY!

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Asbury's oldest member, Sally Link, celebrated her 95th birthday with her daughter Cotty on Sunday, February 2.

ASBURY CHANCEL CHOIR

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Asbury's Choir sang an anthem on January 25, 2009.

NEW MEMBER MARGARET McCONNELL

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Margaret McConnell joins the church as husband Larry and friends offer their support.

CHILDREN IN CHRISTMAS CANTATA

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Kirstin, Leah, and Summer rehearse the Christmas Cantata

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

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Children's Christmas Program with Summer, Kirstin, Anniston, and Kaitlyn

ASBURY PRESCHOOL

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Four-year-old Asbury Preschool students perform their Christmas program for their family and friends.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE LOGO

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LEADERSHIP FOR 2009 (alphabetically)

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Scott Abernathy - Administrative Council Chair

Glenn Bailey - Finance Committee Chair

Amber Baker - Worship Nursery Coordinator

Jay Baker - United Methodist Men President

Leslie Barlowe - Witness Committee Chair

Joy Buff - Small Group Ministries

Sally Caldwell - Communion Steward, Prayer Chain

Charlotte Cox - Shepherd Care Chair

Paul Crump - Outreach Committee Chair, Head Usher

Doris Ferguson - Young at Heart Coordinator

Joanne Ferguson - Nurture Committee Chair

Beckie Finger - Administrative Council Secretary

Donna Gilbert - Church School Superintendent

Richard Gould - Pastor, Nominations Chair

Janice Hull - Membership Secretary, Organist

Russell Hull - Tape Ministry, Cemetery, Prayer List

Gary Ledford - Staff-Parish Relations Committee Chair

Faye Lockman - United Methodist Women President

Libby Mize - Lay Leader, Power Point

Frank Mize - WNCC Lay Delegate, Communications Chair

John Needham - Trustees Chair

Jackie Parsons - Choir Director

Carolyn Smith - Worship Committee Chair

Priscilla Wise - Safe Sancturies Chair

Patsy Woodward - Parsonage Chair

HABITAT HOUSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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Asbury's Habitat house is under construction in the Iron Station area. These pictures were taken on April 16.Asbury UMC donated the money for the building materials for a home for a grandmother and her five orphaned grandchildren. The funds came from the estate of a longtime Asbury member, Gorman Shrum, who left money for needy families.

In addition to funds for building materials, Asbury men and women will donate the required "sweat equity" which families receiving Habitat homes must provide.
Construction trades students at the Lincoln County School of Technology work on the Habitat home as part of their training.

YOUNG AT HEART APRIL MEETING

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Leslie Barlowe, Director of Hospice & Palliative Care of Lincoln County, talks with the Young at Heart about Living Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney.

UMW SUNDAY - APRIL 13

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"Volunteers in Mission - Zimbabwe"
First UMC-Gastonia UMW President Jane Smith & Asbury UMW President Priscilla Wise
Gift to Mission pin was presented to Diane Abernathy by Amber Baker.
Diane's certificate was projected on PowerPoint.

EASTER SERVICE

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The Asbury Choir, directed by Jackie Parsons, sings the Easter Cantata "No More Night."
The cantata was narrated by Lisa Smith.

EASTER EGG HUNT & PARTY

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Easter arts and crafts
Bunny and lamb cakes were served.
Younger children hunt eggs in the preschool playground.
Pastor Shelia reads an Easter story.

MARCH 16 - PALM SUNDAY

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Pastor Richard portraying Peter as he tells the events of Holy Week.
Carol Weeks tells about UMCOR and One Great Hour of Sharing.
Pastor Shelia talks to the children about Palm Sunday.
Beautiful weather on Palm Sunday

MARCH 9 SERVICE

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Jerry Noles, Chair of Trustees, presents a check for over $38,000 to President of Lincoln County Habitat for Humanity for building materials for a Habital House.
Asbury men and women will provide "Sweat equity" to help Priscilla Denton and her grandchildren get a Habitat house.
Jackie Parsons plays the hammer dulcimer.
The Friendship Sunday School Class has been helping Priscilla Denton's family.

MARCH 2 SERVICE

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Rev. Tom Weeks, retired minister in residence, preached on March 2.
Janice Hull tells the children about following Jesus.
Russell Hull leads the service.
Karen Woodward Dellinger and son Brady

FEBRUARY 24 SERVICE

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Jerry Noles speaking for UMCOR
Baptism of Terry and Hope Bryant, reception into membership of Robin Bryant and Rachel Stamey
Pastor Richard with our newest church family

YOUNG AT HEART VALENTINES

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Billie Freeman, Orpha Self, Sally Link, Joyce Lemmond, Arvida Specht
Young at Heart entertainers
Cat Hardin and Bob Ferguson
Russell & Janice Hull, Orpha Self

FEBRUARY 17 SERVICE

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Christ the Cornerstone: Rev. Randy Powell of McKendree UMC, Bishop Robert Fannin from Florida, Rev. Richard Gould of Asbury UMC, Dr. Ed Maddox of Boger City UMC
Nelson Specht speaking for UMCOR
Bishop Robert Fannin preaching the first sermon of the Cornerstone Celebration

JANUARY 20 SERVICE

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Asbury welcomes Brady Stiles Dellinger, son of Mike and Karen Dellinger, grandson of Pete and Patsy Woodward, born 12:47 pm, January 18, 7 lb 11 oz, 21 inches long.
Acolyte Summer Barber
Pastor Shelia teaches Maddie Workman and Summer Barber.

JANUARY 13 SERVICE

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Asbury Choir sings "In Remembrance of Me."
Pastor Richard talks to the children.
Asbury sponsors TOPS, a weight-loss support group.

JANUARY 6 SERVICE

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Pastor Shelia makes the announcements.
Dylan Harris serves as acolyte.
Asbury Choir sings on Epiphany Sunday.

DECEMBER 30 SERVICE

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Choir practicing with Choir Director Jackie Parsons playing the dulcimer.
First Sunday after Christmas
Anniston Alfaro carries out the light.

DECEMBER 23 SERVICE

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Interpretive Movement team, "Speechless", performs during morning worship.
Back: Brenda Hardin, Anniston Alfaro, Karstin Alfaro, Pam Harris

Front: Bonnie Loftin, Megan Harris
Speechless Worship

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

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UMW BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESUS

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Carolyn Smith and Priscilla Wise cut Jesus' Birthday Cake
Birthday Party after the Children's Christmas Program
Congregation Enjoys Celebrating Jesus' Birthday

DECEMBER 16 SERVICE

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Children's Time with Pastor Richard
Asbury Choir performs the Christmas Cantata "One Small Child"
Choir Director Jackie Parsons directs amid the beautiful poinsettias.

PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

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Four-year-old classes of Asbury Preschool present their Christmas program.
Terri Herman, Preschool Director, speaks to crowds of parents and grandparents.
Full house at Preschool Christmas Program

DECEMBER 9 SERVICE

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Jay and Amber Baker light the Advent candle.
Laura Rosette plays the choir chimes.
Anniston and Karstin Alfaro listen to Pastor Richard's children's sermon.

NOVEMBER 25 SERVICE

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DECEMBER 2 SERVICE

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Karen Moore, a Hospice chaplain, talks to adult Sunday School classes about Shepherding teams.
Hanging of the Greens service
Children listening to the Christmas story from Luke
Hanging of the Greens service

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE

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The Praise Band from Holy Cross Lutheran Church at the Community Thanksgiving Service
Holy Cross Praise Band
Pastor Shelia and Pastor Richard with Holy Cross musicians
Fellowship after the Community Thanksgiving Service

NOVEMBER 18 SERVICE

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CROSS AND FLAME OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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NOVEMBER 11 SERVICE

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NOVEMBER 4 SERVICE

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MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF ASBURY UMC

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OCTOBERFEST

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Jennifer Jenkins and son Dylan arriving at October Fest
John Needham and daughter Skylar
Libby and Frank Mize
Faye Lockman, Beckie Finger, and Susie Martin serving hotdogs to Jackie and Gary Ledford

OUR MARINE IN IRAQ

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Lance Corporal Joshua Buff serving his country in Iraq
Joshua Buff, son of Billy and Joy Buff
Josh and friends

OCTOBER 28 SERVICE

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Carole Jenkins singing the Lord's Prayer

Pastor Shelia and Summer packing an Operation Christmas Child shoebox

OCTOBER 21 SERVICE

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"Speechless"

Baptism of Nathan Cox, new members Charlotte & Greg Cox, with Pastor Richard Gould

Family of Greg, Charlotte, and Nathan Cox

CHICKEN PIE DAY

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Carol Weeks, Jay Baker, Beckie Finger, and Shelia Gould preparing plates.

Joyce and Steve Lemmond working in the kitchen

Libby Mize collecting the money

Paul Freeman, Carolyn Smith, and Diane Abernathy waiting for customers

OCTOBER 14 SERVICE

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Worship Leader for Children's Sabbath was Megan Harris.
Children's Sabbath speakers K - 2nd Grade
Children's Sabbath speakers in 3rd - 5th grade
Acolyte Dylan Harris

OCTOBER 7 SERVICE

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Anniston Alfaro lights the candles as Pastor Richard Gould prepares the Lord's Table.
Asbury's Choir sings the anthem.
Pastor Shelia Gould talks with Anniston, Karstin, and Odessa.

PREPARING FOR CHICKEN PIE DAY

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Carolyn Smith mixing bread dough for chicken pie crust
Libby Mize and Marcene Freeman cleaning up extra flour
Carol Weeks, Shelia Gould, and Nancy Freeman washing dishes

SEPTEMBER 30 SERVICE

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Acolyte Summer Barber lights the candles.
Asbury Choir sings the anthem.
Pastor Shelia talks with Summer.
Dave Hardin, Glenn Bailey, Libby Mize, and Pastor Richard conduct Church Meeting.

YOUNG AT HEART TRIP TO BILLY GRAHAM LIBRARY

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Seated: Carol Weeks, Marcene Freeman, Paul Freeman, Libby Mize (on bench arm)

Standing: Lewis Keener, Tom Weeks, Nelson Specht, Arvida Specht, Ruby Buff, Zonie Lynch, Missie Beal, Frank Mize
Paul and Marcene Freeman
Lunch at Cracker Barrel on Billy Graham Parkway

YOUNG AT HEART TRIP TO BILLY GRAHAM LIBRARY

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Bessie the Talking Cow tells about farm boy Billy Graham
Carol and Tom Weeks look at exhibits under glass.
Libby and Frank Mize in from of Graham house and Billy Graham Library
Paul and Marcene Freeman walk toward Prayer Garden.

SEPTEMBER 23 SERVICE

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Pastor Richard and Pastor Shelia
Asbury Choir sings an anthem
Acolyte Dylan Harris and Pastor Richard

DISTRICT LAITY RALLY

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Gastonia District Laity Rally at Weathers Arena, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, September 20
Laity Service Award Recipients from Gastonia District churches
Asbury's Laity Service Award recipient, Beckie Finger

CHOIR OPEN HOUSE - SEPTEMBER 16

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Asbury Choir invites congregation to Choir Open House.
Choir Open House
Greg & Charlotte Cox and Nathan
Choir leads Open House attendees in old favorites,

SEPTEMBER 9 SERVICE

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SEPTEMBER 2 SERVICE

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Guest musician Brittany Fainn playing a clarinet concerto by Mozart
Music director Jackie Parsons accompanying Brittany
Brittany Fainn

YOUNG AT HEART MOUNTAIN TRIP

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Nancy Freeman, Carol Weeks, Tom Weeks, Cat Hardin, and Blanche Dixon relax in Linville.
Young at Heart visited friends and former Asbury members Don and Sara Neil.
Nelson Specht, Paul Freeman, and Don Neil cook-out.
Marcene Freeman, Missie Beal, Arvida Specht, and Sara Neil