A Dramatic Interpretation 
of Charlie Mackesy's Book
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, 
and the Horse
Children's Sunday • May 1, 2022 • 11 AM
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that while many people are ready to get rid of masks altogether, many others would prefer to keep wearing them. We will be respectful of both decisions as we move forward. To learn more about the new policy, 
visit asburyfirst.org/news/2022/3/covid-masking-update. FIRST TIME HERE We are so glad you are joining us, whether in person or online. If you’re out there watching, check in through the website or take a picture and post it on social media using #asburyfirstathome. If you're in the pews, please fill out the half sheet in your bulletin and place it in the basket upon exiting the sanctuary. Our hope is to get to know you better and help you find your place within our community. Additionally, drop us an email at info@asburyfirst.org. Need prayer? We invite you to share with us how we can be praying for you by emailing prayers@asburyfirst.org or by filling out one of our prayer cards found in the pews. All prayer requests are prayed over by our Ministers and Intercessory Prayer Team. Children We believe children are a sacred gift, and they are welcome in our worship. Children will 
be invited forward during worship for a Children’s Time. Following this, children ages 4 through 5th grade are invited to go with our children’s educators for further enrichment or return to their caretaker for the remainder of the service. If there is more our Children's Ministry can do, please contact Paula Dugan 
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family structure, education/economic background, and physical/mental ability. We recognize that we hold 
a variety of opinions. We do not seek to erase our differences, but to journey together in faith toward greater understanding and mutual respect. We believe that reconciliation to God and to one another 
is central to our mission and ministry. GIVE TO ASBURY FIRST There are multiple ways to make a gift to Asbury First. Each gift supports the everyday ministries and operations of this church, allowing us to live into our vision to Do More Good. Cash/Check—We welcome you to send a gift of cash/check in the mail or in the basket on your way 
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Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
11 am • May 1, 2022
The community gathers As the community gathers, may the music of the prelude draw your hearts and minds to God.
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* please stand as you are able
Third Sunday of Easter
Children's Sunday
Prelude
Settings of "Jesus Loves Me" — tune by William B. Bradbury
 Gordon Young
 Raymond Haan
 David Schelat 

Introit
Hallelujah Kids 
& Wesley Singers
"This Is the Day"
*Call to Worship
Led by Antonio Reyes
All are invited to read the bold-faced type; the reader will read the unbolded type.

Today is a day we remember how much Jesus loves children. Thank you, God, for the way children bring love to our lives. Thank you for the children of our church and community. Thank you, God, that children teach us about your love. Thank you that all of us, young and old, are your children. Thank you, God, for being our loving and caring Parent.
*Processional Hymn
#64 "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty", vv. 1, 3, 4
(Note: For online users, please click the link of the title to access the hymn)

*Greeting and Passing 
of the Peace
*Gathering Hymn
#191 "Jesus Loves Me", v. 1
Words: Anna B. Warner, 1851; Tune: Jesus Love Me, William B. Bradbury, 1861

Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong.
Presentation, Vows, 
and Baptism
Easton Joseph Adamczuk, child of Pete & Jenn Adamczuk, born June 23, 2022
Congregational Response
Members of the household of faith, I commend to your love and care this child, whom we this day recognize as a member of the family of God. Will you endeavor so to live that he may grow in the knowledge and love of God, through our Savior Jesus Christ? With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that this child, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.
Hymn
#611 "Child of Blessing, Child of Promise", v. 1
Words: Ronald Cole-Turner, 1981; Tune: Stuttgart, attr. C.F. Witt, arr. Henry Gauntlett

Child of blessing, child of promise, baptized with the Spirit's sign;
with this water God has sealed you unto love and grace divine.
To celebrate baptism
To hear the word
11 am
Prayer of Confession
Led by Maelee McQuillan
O God, you promise that you'll always be with us. But sometimes our fears get the best of us. You ask us to work together to make our world better.
But sometimes we would rather keep to ourselves.
Come and teach us how to be more like Jesus. We want to serve you, God; help us to follow you closely.
Silent Confession
Words of Assurance
Beloved friends, Jesus is always ready to forgive us when we pray. May we never forget how much God loves us. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen.
*Gloria Hymnal #102, v. 3, alt.
All glory be to God, all praise and thanks be given; Whose Son and Spirit reign as one in highest Heaven; Our one eternal God, whom earth and heaven adore; For thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore.
Scripture
Psalm 121
Read by Georgie Dudley
I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps. The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon at night. The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.
*Hymn

#141 “Children of the Heavenly Fatherâ€
Children's Presentation
A Dramatic Interpretation of Charles Mackesy's book
 "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse"
 (with permission of HarperCollins Children's Books)

Interludes from "Scenes from Childhood", Op. 15 by Robert Schumann
 Jeanne Strong, piano

Boy: Hannah Cady
Mole: Elliott Beach
Fox: James Nutter
Horse: Poppy Marsiglio
Narrator 1: Caleb Mullin
Narrator 2: Ellie Coburn
Narrator 3: Jacob Parkes
Pastoral Prayer
Led by Kristina Tourje
Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, 
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. 
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. 
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Introduction to
Discipleship, Membership,
and Commitment
Zachary Dennison
We are delighted you have joined us and ask that you sign and pass the ritual 
of friendship pad from the center aisle down the pew. We invite you to prayerfully consider making a gift to support the everyday ministries and operations of this church, allowing us to live into our vision to Do More Good. There are multiple ways 
to make a gift to Asbury First: Cash/Check—We welcome you to send a gift of cash/check in the mail or place it in 
 the offering plate as it is passed to you. Text to Give—You may give a gift with a debit/credit card by texting the dollar
 amount to 206-222-1050.
Online—Online giving is available on our website at asburyfirst.org/give.
Venmo—You may give a gift through Venmo by finding 
 “@givingasburyfirst†or by scanning the QR code to the right.
Offertory
Sean Mahan, Piano
"Amazing Grace" — trad. American tune
To Renew Commitment
*Doxology
Hymnal #94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*Prayer of Dedication
Led by Maelee McQuillan
God, you teach us to share what we have with those around us. Help us remember to look for you in the faces of those we meet every day. Amen.
Participants In the Service
Clergy: Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady
Director of Children's Ministry: Paula Dugan
Children's Ministry Assistant & Director of Children's Music: Holly Temming
Hallelujah Kids: Jonah Beach, Jed Morse, Louisa Morse, Aurora Mullin, Emma Parkes, Samuel Parkes Wesley Singers: Elliot Beach, Hannah Cady, Ellie Coburn, Poppy Marsiglio, 
 Caleb Mullin, James Nutter, Jacob Parkes
Pianists: Jeanne Strong, Sean Mahan
Organist: David Strong
Crucifer: Xander Towsley
Acolyte: Charlie Cady
Ushers: Lee Camardello, JP Camardello, Edie Dudley, Dominic Tourje
Head Usher: Brian White
Audio Operator: Rick Church
Video Operator: Kenny Bailey
Graphics Operator: Harper Nelson
Technology Support Team: Deb Bullock-Smith, Carolyn Curran, Ted Skomsky
Technical Consultant: Justin Ocello
Hymns © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House; OneLicense.net #A-721053. 
Some of the liturgical elements have been adapted from the 2021 Abingdon Worship Annual. Illustration Credits: Designed by Sarah Brubaker and Freepik and Vecteezy.
To Disperse in Mission
Permissions:
*Recessional Hymn
#89 "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"
*Benediction
Hallelujah Kids 
& Wesley Singers
"Do, Do, Do More Good"
Postlude
"Paean" — Peter Hurford
Celebrations and concerns
About the Book
ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers on the altars are given to the glory of God and in gratitude for past and present church members. If you would like to place flowers 
on the altar, please contact Jeanne Ristau at 585-223-4356, preferably two weeks ahead of requested date. Prayers and Concerns We offer our prayers and concerns 
for all those who are ill at home, hospitalized, or in hospice care, and for all those affected and infected by the global pandemic. We offer our prayers and concerns 
to the friends and family of Louise Campbell who passed away on March 31. A memorial service was held in High Point, North Carolina. We offer our prayers and concerns 
to Sharon Crouch and her family, on the death of her husband, John, on July 11, 2021. A memorial service will be held 
on Saturday, July 9 at 2 pm. We offer our prayers and concerns 
to the friends and family of Roger Wilhelm who passed away on October 3. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 14 at 11 am.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, a book written by British artist Charlie Mackesy, was published in October 2019 and little did Mackesy know how timely his book would be for a world of people about to enter the chaos of a pandemic. A collection of quiet reflections and conversations, this book works as well for an 8-year-old as it does an 80-year-old, offering hope and support and encouraging kindness. His book has been compared to A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh, also released at a time of global upheaval in 1926, conjuring up the same notion of a golden world of childhood and capturing the shared longings of a troubled time.
Men's Devotional Group: Author 
Bill Wynne
For a full list of events with links, visit our online calendar at asburyfirst.org/events
For a full list of events with links, visit our online calendar at www.asburyfirst.org/events
Outreach Center Construction Livestream
Disciple Bible Study
Sunday 9:45 am Parables of Parenting—1040 Room 203 9:45 am Children's Sunday School—1040 Room 204 9:45 am Sunday School (check asburyfirst.org/events) 11 am Worship Service In-Person and Livestream 1 pm Dining & Caring Center Sunday 
 Lunch—1040 Welcome Hall 5 pm Confirmation Class—1040 Youth Room 6 pm 6th–8th Youth Groups—1040 Gathering Center 6 pm 9th–12th Youth Groups—1040 Youth Room MONday 9 am Monday Morning Crew—1040 Tuesday 8:30 am Lectio Divina—Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468) 9:30 am Tuesday Morning Women's Fellowship
 —Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468) 2:30 pm Disciple II Bible Study —Zoom (zoom.us/j/6174865464) 3 pm Gentle Yoga—Canceled 5:30 pm Discipleship Project Class—1040 Library 6:45 pm Discipleship Project Class—1040 Library Wednesday 7 am Men’s Devotional Group
 —Zoom (zoom.us/j/6174865464) 10 am Wednesday Morning Study Group —Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468) 12:15 pm Women On Wednesday—Zoom (zoom.us/j/8347173468) 6 pm Youth Bells & Choir—1040 Room 201 7 pm Asbury Ringers—1040 Bell Room 7:30 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal—1040 Wesley Hall Thursday 6 pm UR Well Clinic—1040 Welcome Hall FRIDAY 10 am Disciple II Bible Study —Zoom (zoom.us/j/6174865464)
Storehouse Geranium Sale
VBS: Under Construction
There’s Something for Everyone at Asbury First!
Meetings & Rehearsals MAY 1–7
360-degree Virtual Tour
Asbury First's Choir season will end in late May, but we are always happy to welcome new singers. 
If you've been thinking about choir membership, please contact Carl Johengen, our Director of Music Ministry, at cjohengen@asburyfirst.org. Sanctuary Choir rehearses on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in Wesley Hall (lower level of the education wing). Our final rehearsal for the season will be May 11th. 
In addition, watch for announcements about Summer Choir, coming soon.
SING WITH US!
Asbury First presents this incredible 360-degree virtual tour of our sanctuary, thanks to an amazing local photographer, Brandon Sartin. Whether you are local or far away, we hope you enjoy exploring this holy space 
in marvelous detail. Visit asburyfirst.org/virtual-tour to delve into the tour.
Asbury Storehouse Geranium Sale
Orders must be received by Wednesday, May 4 Pick up orders on Saturday, May 21, 9:30 to 12 pm
It’s time to make your gardens beautiful this year while supporting the Asbury Storehouse! Fill out the form online 
at asburyfirst.org/news. Color options include red, white, purple sizzle, strawberry sizzle, and salmon.
Virtual Race, June 20–30, Register online at asburyfirst.org/news Keeping Our Promise (KOP) invites you to participate in All In For Afghan Allies — a Virtual Race 
to support our wartime allies resettlement program. The race period will be June 20–30, 2022 
to coincide with World Refugee Month. The t-shirt guarantee registration deadline is May 20, 2022, 
but registration will remain open until June 30, 2022.
Wednesday, May 4, 5–6 pm, Gathering Center Have you ever considered how you might support the mission and ministry of Asbury First even after you are gone? Do you have questions about estate planning? The Giving Team invites you to join us for a special information session on Legacy Giving on Wednesday, May 4 at 5 pm in the Gathering Center regarding estates, wills, and legacy giving. This program is intended for all ages, so whether you have never thought about a will or have your estate already planned, this session will have meaningful information for you. Questions? Call the church office or email giving@asburyfirst.org.
SAVE THE DATE FOR VBS!
August 8–11, 9 am–12 pm, Register online at asburyfirst.org/vbs-2022 All children age 4 through 5th grade are invited this Summer to our Vacation Bible School themed "Under Construction" where we will highlight the work being done on 1010 to better serve our community. We will have a week full of music, crafts, games and science. We hope to see you there!
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Legacy Giving Information Session
LEGACY GIVING
#64 "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty", vv. 1, 3, 4

























#191 “Jesus Loves Meâ€, v. 1 


























#141 “Children of the Heavenly Father†


























#89 "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"