Weekly Update // Pastor Will
Hi Church Family,
I want to take a moment not only to thank everyone but also to share about the calendar meeting this past Tuesday. This gathering gave us the opportunity to plan the next six months, ensuring our ministries don’t overlap and finding ways to support one another in our work.
It was incredible to see about 20 people gathered in one room, prepared in advance yet ready to remain flexible to ensure every event runs smoothly, not just for their own ministry but for others as well. The meeting was filled with collaboration as ideas were shared and offers of help were exchanged.
It is truly inspiring to witness the synergy and God’s Spirit at work as we embrace all the wonderful things happening at Asbury. Someone even mentioned that this was one of the healthiest meetings they had ever experienced, and while we are not perfect, it is a testament to the spirit of unity in our church.
While the meeting can feel a bit daunting as we stretch ourselves to think ahead, it really sets us up well to execute our plans proficiently and to make adjustments or additions if needed. Thank you all for being part of this important work!
Looking ahead, we have some exciting opportunities to connect and grow together:
United Methodist Men’s Breakfast – Next Saturday, February 1, at 7:30 AM - Join us in the Fellowship Hall for a hearty breakfast and a powerful message from Pastor Erwin Lopez. Pastor Erwin is the director of the Central Florida Wesley Foundation, a ministry we have been blessed by, and we’re thrilled to have him share with us. Don’t miss it!
Charge Conference – Tuesday, February 4, at 7:00 PM - We’ll be hosting a charge conference in the Welcome Friends Room at Laity Council. There are a couple of important items we need to vote on as members, so we encourage everyone to attend if you can!
Glow Party – Friday, February 7, from 6:00–7:30 PM - The Glow Party is a free event put on by our Children’s Director, Laura Malloy, and her team that takes over a lot of the church campus with games, dancing, snacks, prizes, and more. While it’s geared toward 6th grade and under, I assure you everyone has a great time. We’re kicking things off a little later this year so the glow can truly shine! This is a fun-filled event you won’t want to miss, so mark your calendars and bring the whole family.
Finally, I hope to see you at church this Sunday, January 26, as Pastor Durwood continues his sermon series, The Heart of God. This week’s message, A Lot With a Little, will focus on the lesson of the mustard seed that Jesus speaks on in Luke 13. We’ll gather for our 9:30 Celebration/Contemporary Service or our 11:00 Traditional Service.
If you can’t join us in person, both services will be livestreamed on YouTube
and Facebook.
There’s so much to look forward to as we walk through this season together. Let’s continue to support one another and celebrate all the ways God is moving in and through ourcommunity.
Blessings,
Will