HABITAT HOUSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JANUARY 6 SERVICE

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