Action at Asbury SEPTEMBER 2021
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Action at Asbury
Asbury United Methodist Church, 1810 Kellogg Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546
Phone: 608-752-7961 Email: asburyumc@charter.net
Website: www.asburyumcjvl.org facebook.com/asburyumcjvl
Pastor’s Pondering
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They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to
prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All
the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to
give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They
broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying
the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
(Acts 2: 42-47 NIV)
There are so many Scripture passages that I love. Some are inspirational, some provide comfort,
some offer hope for today and hope for tomorrow. Scripture offers so much to the living of our
lives.
The Acts reading above, has been a very meaningful to me for many years because it provides a
snapshot of what life in Christ’s Church is all about. It gives us a model for the conduct and well-
being of our church today. This is what it tells me.
It tells me that the church should be, primarily, about four things: Teaching, Fellowship, Sharing,
and Prayer.
Teaching: Learning how to live by the word of God is one of the most important elements of a
healthy church. At the center of how we live is the practice of expressing the love of Jesus Christ in
all that we do or say. Teaching means knowing where we came from as disciples and teaching our
traditions and responsibilities to generations yet to come.
Fellowship: Coming together with love and support is foundational to a healthy, growing church. I
think we all can attest to the importance of fellowship, especially in light of the pandemic which
made fellowship difficult. We have discovered how important our church family is to our faith.
Sharing: Scripture tells us that the disciples “sold property and possessions to give to anyone who
had need.” Sharing is taking care of one another. It is serving our neighbor in need. It is the way of
meeting essential needs and building equality among all people.
Prayer: A life of prayer needs to be a focal point in church life. It is how we connect with God in a
personal way which benefits not only ourselves, but those we uphold through our prayers.
May Asbury Church strive to achieve these key elements and more as we seek to become the faith
community – the church family – that God envisions for us.
Blessing to All!
Pastor Will
September Worship Schedule and Themes
*Note Worship Time Change
“A Month Shared with James and Solomon”
September 5 Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost Holy Communion
Scripture: James 2: 1-10 & Proverbs 22: 1-2, 8-9, 22-23
Sermon: “Ranking Sin”
Are some sins worse than others? The answer seems obvious.
We will explore what the Apostle James has learned about the way
God ranks sin. You may be surprised!
Reception of New Members
The Burning of the Elevator Mortgage
September 12 Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost *10 a.m. Worship and 9 a.m. Sunday School
Scripture: James 3: 1-12 & Proverbs 1: 20-33
Sermon: “Taming the Tongue”
The spoken word can help or hurt. It can comfort or it can crucify.
We will continue to explore the theology and ethics of the Apostle
James and see how his teachings are relevant to daily living.
September 19 Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
Scripture: James 3: 13 – 4:3, 7-8a & Proverbs 31:10-31
Sermon: “The Two Kinds of Wisdom”
Wisdom is central to both James and Solomon. Both view it as a key to
Holy living. We will explore the differences between “earthly” wisdom
and “heavenly” wisdom and see how each affect our lives.
September 26 Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Scripture: James 5: 13-20 & 1 Kings 3: 5-15a
Sermon: “The Prayer of Faith”
Prayer works! Prayer makes a difference in our lives and the lives of
those for whom we pray. Today we will examine prayer through the
words of the Apostle James and the Great King Solomon. We will
learn what needs to be at the core of our prayer life.
10 AM Worship Service
starts on September 12
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July saw income of $9,617.05 and expenses of $11,682.45.
Unrestricted net assets are at $20,795.11.
Missions:
ECHO $1,100
Native American Mission $305
Thank You For Your Generosity: Denny Hanks, Asbury Bookkeeper
Stitching Group
will start Tuesday, September 14, at 10 AM!! We plan to meet every Tuesday
at that time!! We invite anyone who would like to join us. You can do any
sewing or handwork! If you would rather just come and talk with us, that would
be fine, too!! Hope to see you September 14th!!
Hospice Volunteers Needed in Rock County
Volunteers are needed to assist customers, operate the cash register and sort donations
at the Agrace Thrift Store in Janesville, or make companionship visits to local Agrace
hospice patients.
Agrace will host volunteer orientation Tuesday, September 14, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at
its Janesville office. Pre-registration is required. Call (608) 327-7163 or
visit agrace.org/volunteer to fill out an application.
Agrace Offers Two Virtual Support Groups in September
Agrace is offering two professionally led, virtual (accessible with a tablet, computer or
smartphone) grief support groups in September.
• Bridges (virtual) is for adults grieving the death of any loved one. In September, it
meets online September 1, 15, and 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• COVID-19 Loss Group (virtual) is for adults grieving a death related to COVID-19.
It meets online every other Wednesday. In September, meetings are September 8
and 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend this group.
These groups meet online and are open to the public. There is no fee for people whose
family member was in hospice care in the past 12 months; fees for others can be lowered
or waived, if needed. Pre-registration is required; call (608) 327-7118 with questions or to
register.
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We give praise for your meaningful support of Asbury’s August Ministry Matters with its focus
on United Methodist Children’s Services based in Milwaukee, WI. In the month of September, we
will highlight the Bolivia – Wisconsin UMC Partnership. Our Partnership between the Wisconsin
Conference of the UMC and the Evangelical Methodist Church in Bolivia, brings the opportunity
to build bridges of support, love, learning of both cultures, company, and mutual celebration of
one faith in Jesus Christ.
ASBURY UMC MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT
Ministry Name: Wisconsin Conference of the UMC and the Evangelical Methodist Church in
Bolivia
Ministry Location: Bolivia
Ministry Start Date: The Evangelical Methodist Church in Bolivia is 110 years old. It is a
Church deeply rooted and committed to Bolivian society, through evangelization ministries and
social service programs in different areas such as health, education, and rural development.
Ministry Contact Person: Pastor Anita Lang is the Chair of the Wisconsin Conference Bolivia
Partnership.
Ministry Services: Our Partnership between the Wisconsin Conference of the UMC and the
Evangelical Methodist Church in Bolivia, brings the opportunity to build bridges of support, love,
learning of both cultures, company, and mutual celebration of one faith in Jesus Christ. This is the
understanding of our relationship, for: "WE ARE ALL ONE IN CHRIST." The members of the
committee that works with this partnership want to invite you all to be a part of this relationship
through your prayers, help, and support. The Wisconsin Conference is all of us! It is you; it is me!
Ministry Mission Statement: IEMB has assumed the missionary and prophetic mandate of
proclaiming and witnessing a liberating, intercultural, transformative integral Gospel,
accompanied by a commitment and social responsibility with the Bolivian culture.
Ministry Needs: CURRENT SUGGESTED CHURCH PROJECT IN BOLIVIA--#00430S
Vehicles for Evangelization, Social Service, and Other Church Needs – Because of the Bolivian
economy, to have a car is a luxury, and the needs to have vehicles is critical for all the ministries
is the understanding of our relationship, for: "WE ARE ALL ONE IN CHRIST"
Monetary donations for PROJECT #00430S
Yamaha Motorcycles Cost per Unit, $5,600.00.
We welcome your ideas and invite you to join our next RTC meeting on Monday, September
13th, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Contact Kathy Dahlke at (608-295-7623) or rkdahlke@yahoo.com with
your ideas, suggestions, or questions.
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Reading
by the
Brook
Author Clare Vanderpool’s Moon Over Manifest is our book
choice for September. Kirkus Reviews described it as "richly detailed,
splendidly written" while Publishers Weekly saw a "memorable coming-
of-age story" and "Replete with historical details and surprises,
Vanderpool's debut delights, while giving insight into family and
community." Common Sense Media called it "a nostalgic, robust
story.” Booklist found it "like sucking on a butterscotch. Smooth and
sweet." Our book review will take place on Wednesday, September
15th at 6:30 p.m. at Asbury. ZOOM participation is also available.
Interested readers are welcome to join us for our book discussion. For
more information, contact Kathy Dahlke at (608-295-7623) or
rkdahlke@yahoo.com.
September 2021 ECHO
ECHO Needs: Rice, Tuna Packs, Oatmeal, Hormel
Compleats, Ramen Cups, Barilla Ready Pasta Packs, Applesauce
Cups, Hamburger Helper, Fruit & Veggie Cups, Peanut Butter &
Jelly, Dish Soap, Deodorant, Laundry Soap, Diapers size 4-7,
Shampoo, Conditioner, fresh veggies from your garden.
June 2021 Stats: 42 months of rent assistance
531 shelter nights
335 senior stock boxes
221,523 Meals provided
October 23 - Empty Bowls to Go event
Memory Café 4th Wednesday of Each Month from 10-11 AM at Asbury
September 22, 2021
Shannon Ferguson-Munns
Spies and Espionage of the Civil War
October 2, 2021
Special Guest
November 24, 2021
Thankfulness
December 22, 2021
Christmas Sing Along
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Calling All Golfers!
GIFTS 8th Annual Golf Outing at Prairie Woods golf course in Avalon will
take place Saturday, September 18th!
We are still looking for sponsors, golfers, and raffle prizes! Contact Brittany
Last Month Brandt, Outreach and Development Manager, with any questions or if you'd
at GIFTS... like to donate a raffle prize to help support the men we
serve: Outreach@GiftsShelter.org
31 different We have openings for meals:
men received September 1-October 2
1,956 warm Meals can be made ahead and dropped off to be reheated.
meals and We also have food in our pantry that can be used.
598 nights of Please email or call Brittany Brandt if you would like to sign up.
safe shelter Outreach@giftsshelter.org
608-373-1901
Thank you to
our countless
GIFTS Thrift Store needs volunteers! Please stop by the store to fill out an
volunteers application.
who make
this possible!
We need volunteers for:
-sorting donations
1025 N. -pricing donations
Washington St. -merchandising
Janesville, WI -cleaning
-stocking the floor
53548
-general organization
ASBURY UMC UPKEEP VOLUNTEERS
We will be holding a brief walk-through and job description for the church
maintenance building & grounds volunteers on Sunday, August 29th following the
9:00 AM worship service. Please contact Kathy Dahlke at 1-608-295-7623 or
rkdahlke@yahoo.com with any related information or questions.
2022 Upper Room Daily Devotional Subscriptions
The Upper Room daily devotional guide contains meditations that show real people struggling to
live faithfully in real-life situations, with the Bible as the touchstone for and measure of faithful
living. The writers of the daily meditations that appear in The Upper Room are both laity and
clergy and come from around the world.
If you would like to be a subscriber for 2022, please let the Church Office know along with your
payment of $8.00 by October 4.
If you put your payment in the collection plate, it needs to be clearly marked for Upper Room
subscription, so the counters know how to record it.
Any questions, please contact the church office, 608-752-7961, or asburyumc@charter.net.
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4 Mary Quaerna 20 Lynn Curtis
6 Raymond Stafford 23 Bill Doubleday
9 Tamara Kuehne 23 Joan Tiffany
13 Gloria Osborn 25 Diane Bundy
14 Paul Bollig 26 Garrett Sanwick
15 Mike Diers 27 Hjordis Olson
15 Eugene Oleson 27 Sylvia Wepking
17 Holly Havens 29 Lloyd Coulthard
18 Tim Schwenn 29 Layton Phillips
19 Bonnie Nagler 29 Herb Polzin
1 Bonnie Nagler & John Brikowski
9 Bunny & Bob Miller
14 Kari & Charles Campbell
21 Cari & Ryan Croft
25 Judy & Elnoe Campbell
25 Leigh-Ann & Patrick Waite
29 Julie & Mark Polzin
7Continuing Care List
Judy Campbell, Darlene and Richard Coulthard, LaVita Fanta, Robert Geisler, Marcy Gordon,
Shirley Graves, Carol and Don Isbell, Diana Jewson, Hjordis Olson, Lucille Osborne, Virginia
Scarborough, Ione Watson, Charles Weber, June Zeilinger.
Pray for the family of Cecil Flippin who passed away on July 24, 2021.
A-Ok Request
On September 18, 2021, A-Ok will be at the fairgrounds for the Back-to-School Bash. A-Ok is
asking for kids’ clothing sizes 5 and up. A-Ok will be handing out school supplies as well. Any
assistance would be greatly appreciated!
We want to thank everyone for their cards and wishes for
Faye’s birthday and our 70th anniversary in May 2021. You
folks are angels and may God continue to bless
Claude and Fayette Eakins with love.
Pastor Jewson and Asbury UMC
I greatly appreciate the work/research you perform in order to deliver the weekly sermon.
Reverend Scott’s three elements of Christian Faith are an excellent set of guidelines to follow
and then to use as a checklist to evaluate if we are really on the right path.
Thank you for all you and Asbury do to make Janesville a special place to live,
Dave Figi
Dear Friends in Mission,
Thank you! The dear people you just helped with your gift may never have the opportunity to
meet you, but if they did, I am certain their response would be—Thank you!
Together, may we continue to reveal the love of God for men, women, and children of all
ethnic, racial, cultural, and national backgrounds and to demonstrate the healing power of the
gospel with those who suffer.
Grace and Peace,
Roland Fernandes, General Secretary of Global Ministries/UMCOR
GIFT of $1,290.00 for UMCOR COVID-19 Response Fund
* Newsletter articles are submitted
to Jan Diers at jrdiers@charter.net
8September 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
9 am (Labor Day)
In-person
and Online
Worship
Service
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
9 am 6 pm 10 am 6:30 pm
Sunday Rethink Stitching Book Club
School Church Group
10 am
In-person
and Online
Worship
Service
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
9 am 10 am 10 am
Sunday Stitching Memory
School Group Café
10 am
In-person
and Online
Worship
Service
26 27 28 29 30
9 am 10 am
Sunday Stitching
School Group
10 am
In-person
and Online
Worship
Service
9Asbury United Methodist Church
1810 Kellogg Avenue
Janesville, WI 53546
Email: asburyumc@charter.net
608-752-7961
We are on the Web!
Find us at
www.asburyumcjvl.org
Join us on facebook at:
facebook.com/asburyumcjvl
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