REV. RICHARD J. GOULD

Pastor Richard

NELSON SPECHT HONORED AT LAITY RALLY

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

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

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

Amber Baker told Bible stories.

Children assembling for the Opening of VBS.

Vacation Bible School - Saturday, July 25, 2009

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

UMW SUNDAY

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.

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

EASTER CHILDREN

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE

EASTER CANTATA BY THE ASBURY CHOIR

EASTER EGG HUNT

OUR VISION

APPRECIATION FOR MATTHEW CLARK

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

ASH WEDNESDAY

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

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

REV. RICHARD & SHELIA GOULD

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

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

YOUNG AT HEART

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

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