Asbury Economic Development Corp. and
ENTREPRENEURS SUCCESS BUILDERS NETWORK
will be hosting its 2nd Fundraiser called
“The Power of Thought”
Saturday, October 9, 2010
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at
Asbury United Methodist Church
(11th & K St. N.W. Washington, DC)
George Curry, Syndicated Journalist
Keynote Speaker
Baron Howard, aka BSmart
Guest Speaker
For more info click the link below!!!
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Click on link below to open a pdf file.
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Asbury United Methodist Church Sunday School people in Washington, D. C.
We are trying to contact as many former Asbury Sunday School people to
let them know about this celebration!
Contact Moretha Burries Johnson via email moretha2@aol.com
for more information
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Asbury, Mount Vernon Place, and Wesley Partnership Conversation and Study To Promote Relationships and Reconciliation
September 8–October 13 The partnership between Asbury, Mount Vernon Place,
and Wesley Theological Seminary is deepening. After engaging in three important
discussions over the summer that centered on racism in Methodism, the historical
divide between the two partner congregations over this issue, and sharing of
our church histories, our dialogue continues in September.
All are invited to join our journey together each Wednesday evening beginning on
8 September for a series of 6 study sessions and conversation to promote
relationships and reconciliation. Each week a Wesley Theological Seminary faculty member
will facilitate our use of the “Ministry of Racial Reconciliation” study guide that focuses
on grace, confession repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation.
We will gather from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. each Wednesday, first at Asbury
and then alternate between Asbury and Mount Vernon Place. We will conclude
our study on 13 October with a closing celebration and communal meal.
Given that the mission of our partnership is to build a foundational
relationship for engaging in joint ministry,we also invite everyone to bring ideas
for joint ministry areas/projects.
Please contact Jesse James at 202.583.2007-h 202.491.2001-c if you
have any questions.
Study Sessions Schedule for The Partnership at Mount Vernon Square 6:45 – 8:15 pm
Session 1 September 8 at Asbury Topic: Grace, Dr. Amy Oden, Facilitator
Session 2 September 15 at Mount Vernon Place
Topic: Confession, Dr. Youtha Hardman-Cromwell, Facilitator
Session 3 September 22 at Asbury
Topic: Repentance, Dr. Bruce Birch, Facilitator
Session 4 September 29 at Mount Vernon Place Topic: Forgiveness, Dr. Sam Marullo, Facilitator
Session 5 October 6 at Asbury
Topic: Reconciliation, Dr. Beverly Mitchell, Facilitator
Session 6 October 13 at Mount Vernon Place Closing Event and Potluck Supper
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This past Sunday we worshiped in a totally different setting than we are use to. It was a more intimate setting, a setting that could create a higher sense of community, a setting that allows for more collaboration. Sure this setting might not be comfortable and we might be in each other’s way or breathing each other’s air. But this setting is also not as intimidating and it allows for people to come forward and share their feelings and thoughts more often.
I feel what went on this Sunday is what has been needed for awhile. The spirit definitely moved through the room. See I feel I could relate this back to events that would take place in an enormous stadium much like a sporting event or a concert. The more expensive tickets are the ones that are closer to the action and the $50-80 seats are high and far this is because mostly everybody wants to be as close as possible to the action. Relate this back to our church and we have the opposite (except for the few that have a reason for where they sit).
Is it because that we are close together that we feel a since of connection or is it because the setting is much less intimidating?
Either way it seemed a lot easier for the excitement to rise!!!
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The Asbury-MVP UMC/Wesley partnership dialogue on race continues Wednesday, July 7 at 6:45 pm at Asbury. All are invited to be present as we talk about racial reconciliation and learn more about the histories of both congregations. For additional information, please contact Jesse James 202.583.2007.
Schedule of gatherings: June 30 @Mount Vernon Place 6:45 – 8:15pm Lonise Robinson, Asbury History
July 7 @Asbury 6:45 – 8:15pm Bishop Stith, Racism and Methodism Free parking available
July 14 @Mount Vernon Place 6:45 – 8:15pm MVP History
On Wednesday July 21, 6 – 8 pm, there is a citywide celebration of racial reconciliation featuring testimonies from congregations who are willing to engage in this Gospel-centered work. The event takes place at Metropolitan Ministries, 1210 R Street, NW.
The AUMC/MVPUMC/Wesley dialogue continues in September. Details to follow.
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| Hammond Institute of Music & Fine Arts Annual Recital | |
| The Hammond Institute of Music & Fine Arts, Inc. presents the students and staff’s annual music recital. The recital takes place at Shiloh Baptist Church at 9th and P Streets, N W., on Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 4:00 pm. |
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| Men’s Week Celebration 2010 | |
| Wed, June 9, 2010 at 7pm – 9:30 pm Group #9 Scholarship Award & Movie Night Come out and support our students!•Friday, June 11, 2010 7pm – 10 pm Café Asbury” Returns with Food Fun, Fellowship The Café will feature saxaphonist, Courtney Nero. Space is limited. Reservations: $30.00 pp • Saturday, June 12, 2010 8:30 am • Sunday, June 13, 2010 10:30am |
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“When the cat is away the mice will play.” I know for sure most of you know or have heard of that saying or the like. The moment after a leader leaves will tell how effective he/she was as a leader. Will everybody as a group continue down the path that the former leader had set? Or will a new leader step forward and set a new path?
When one door closes, another one opens. You will never know what is behind that door until you take a step through it and take the risk. God will test you for your strength and then ultimately the experience will make you a stronger person no matter the outcome. You might ask, “What will I do if the leader leaves?” When a leader leaves, do not just sit still and wonder, stand up and do your part.
There are things that cannot happen until the leader leaves and you can be the person that will bring change. Why wait for somebody else to bring change when you can do it yourself? The apostles came from being miracle watchers to miracle workers; you can do the same. You can change your job, community, state, country or even the world!!!
So what will you do when your leader leaves or when one isn’t present? Will you sit on the side of the highway broken down? Or will you be out front leading the way?
“As my father has sent me so I send you”—John 20:21
Go and spread the word to any that will hear.
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Please Take note of the upcoming events:
“Salone Clary Chorale”
Sunday, April 25, 2010
10:30 am Worship Service
“Essence of Joy”
Mother’s Day * Sunday, May 9, 2010
8:30 am Worship Service
“Youth Inspirational Choir”
& Other Guest
New Hope United Methodist Church
Fairmont, North Carolina
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 4:00 pm
“Special Guest Choir”
Sunday July 17, 2010
10:30 am Worship Service
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