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.

HAPPY 95th BIRTHDAY!

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

ASBURY CHANCEL CHOIR

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

NEW MEMBER MARGARET McCONNELL

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

CHILDREN IN CHRISTMAS CANTATA

Kirstin, Leah, and Summer rehearse the Christmas Cantata

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

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

ASBURY PRESCHOOL

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

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LEADERSHIP FOR 2009 (alphabetically)

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