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• Change the World Day, May 18th

  May 1, 2013 by David Moore
  

  The fourth United Methodist Change the World Day is May 18th. Last year, more than 2,000 United Methodist churches in the United States and 15 other countries served their communities, personifying the love of Christ.  More are expected to participate this year.  Again this year, Asbury will be among those churches.  The Service/Mission work area is planning events in our community.  We [...] Read More...

• A Day of Celebration

  April 23, 2013 by Rev. Nathan Kilbourne
  

  At times it is enjoyable to step back a moment from the busyness of life and simply reflect on your life’s journey.  Whether it is remembering moments with your family, a special time with a friend or spouse, or important decisions which had a great impact on your life, such memories play a foundational role to our identities.  Decisions, experiences, [...] Read More...

• Veritas 2013

  April 1, 2013 by Julian Molina
  

  The idea for Veritas was formed in 1988 in the old North Arkansas Conference by some youth pastors. Their goal was simple. They wanted to facilitate the Christian experience for young people in a new way. Less than a year later, the first Veritas was held in Fort Smith. Rather than reach out to the individual, Veritas (Latin for truth), [...] Read More...

• The Gifts of Lent

  March 15, 2013 by Rev. Mary Hilliard
  

  “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. By oppression and judgment He was taken away…For the transgression of the people, He was stricken.” Isaiah 53:7-8 I knew someone once who wrote [...] Read More...