Looking for some Friday night fun? Dianna and Donald Schneck are leading a new small group featuring board and/or card games, beginning on September 8! Open to adults 21 and over only.
Adult Ministries
Looking for some Friday night fun? Dianna and Donald Schneck are leading a new small group featuring board and/or card games, beginning on September 8! Open to adults 21 and over only.
Want to try your hand at some fun and fellowship? This new small group opportunity, being led by Rick and Faye Rentschler, starts September 20!
When: Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM (Dates: February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17)
Where: Room 108 at Asbury
About the Group: Do you enjoy playing card games? This group features card fun, Christian fellowship, and creating friendships! Led by Rick and Faye Rentschler.
Get Connected to This Group
“Treasured” is a special 6-week journey for moms and tween daughters (grades 4 & 5); a chance to discover worth while deepening a connection to each other and the Creator. The group will meet on Tuesday nights from September 26 – October 24 at Asbury (room TBA) from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Registration is now closed. Watch for additional sessions of Treasured in the future.
Join Carlen Blackstone for a special Sunday school class on Sunday, August 20, from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM in room 217. Carlen was a member of Asbury from 1992 until 2019, when she moved to the in the Pittsburgh area where she attends Dutilh UMC. Carlen’s message will include sharing about Dutilh’s summer sermon series entitled “Words to the Wise” and relate to Pastor Eric’s new sermon series on “The Ten Commandments.”
Asbury’s Health Ministry Team will be offering a “Hands Only CPR” teaching session on Sunday, April 16 from 7 PM – 8:30 PM in the Parlor. Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an “out-of-hospital” setting (such as at home, at work or in a park). It consists of two easy steps: Call 9-1-1 (or send someone to do that) and push on the victim’s chest hard and fast. This is not a CPR Certification course. All are invited to attend. Learn more from this info sheet provided by the American Heart Association.
The mission of the Health Ministry Team is to promote healthier members in mind, body and spirit.
The following is a letter received by the United Women in Faith (UWIF) Susanna Circle in response to their ongoing collection of cell phones for Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley.
Please accept my heartfelt thanks for your recent donation of 35 used cell phones to Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, Inc. Your donation shows our clients that our community genuinely cares. Thank you for supporting survivors by providing them with the everyday essentials they need in order to move forward in their lives.
No one should ever have to worry about their safety. Your contribution allows us to make sure we have the resources and trained advocates available to provide nonjudgmental, supportive programs and services at no cost. We have seen an increase in those seeking help and refuge and your generosity enables us to continue to provide support to more people and also in a myriad of new, innovative ways.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support of our mission and work across the Lehigh Valley. It is because of your support that we are able to make a difference in the lives of others and be there for them as they reclaim and rebuild their lives in their healing journey. We truly appreciate your support and we are incredibly blessed to have you as an ally in the community.
In peace,
Lori Sywensky Executive Director
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If you have any questions about the cell phone collection initiative, please contact Elouise Schreffler, coordinator, using the form below.
Registration for 6-week small groups studying “Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws” has been extended! But don’t wait – registration closes on Sunday, February 19.
Groups meet weekly at a variety of days and times. Visit asburylv.org/LukeStudy to find the group that’s best for you.
Asbury’s Health Ministry invites you to drop by the Parlor on Sunday, February 12 between 9 AM and 11:30 AM for a free blood pressure screening. Nursing students from Cedar Crest College will be providing the checks.
“Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws” is a six-week Lenten study by Adam Hamilton exploring the the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus as told in the Gospel of Luke. We hope you’ll connect with a small group this Lenten season as we seek to understand more about Jesus’ care and concern for the imperfect people he encountered… people we may even see ourselves in.
Group registration closes on Sunday, February 19.
Asbury’s Health Ministry Team will meet from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM on Sunday, January 29 in Room 231.
All who have an interest in the health of the church community are invited to attend.
The mission of the Health Ministry Team is to promote healthier members in mind, body and spirit.
New to the Christian faith?
Reexamining it after time away from church?
Simply curious about it?
Starting Point is for you!
Visit asburylv.org/startingpoint to learn about our upcoming session – beginning January 17 – and get registered.
Don’t miss out an an opportunity to grow together with others this Advent season!
“The Angels of Christmas” is a four-week Advent study by Susan Robb exploring the four angelic visits surrounding the birth of Jesus – visits to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds.
Groups meet weekly at a variety of days and times. Visit asburylv.org/AngelsOfChristmasStudy to find the group that’s best for you.
This book will also serve as the basis for the Advent sermon series of the same name.
Come for the day on Saturday or stay overnight to enjoy breakfast and Sunday worship together!
Visit the Schedule page for a tentative outline of Saturday and Sunday’s activities
Visit the Venue page for more details about Gretna Glen and the Lodge
Day Guest – $45
Overnight Guest – $85
Early Bird Pricing – If you register by December 31, you’ll receive $5 off the cost of your registration!
Financial assistance IS available for anyone who is unable to pay a portion or the full cost of this retreat. We want every woman to have the opportunity to attend, so please fill out the Financial Assistance section of the Registration Form if assistance is needed!
9 AM – 9:30 AM Overnight Guests: Arrive / Get Settled
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Day Guests: Arrive
10 AM – 12 PM Morning Session
12 PM – 1 PM Lunch
1 PM – 4 PM Afternoon Session
4 PM – 5 PM Break
5 PM – 6 PM Dinner
Day Guests Depart After Dinner
6 PM through Bedtime Fellowship / Games With Overnight Guests
8 AM – 9 AM Breakfast
9 AM – 10 AM Sunday Morning Worship
10 AM – 11 AM Overnight Guests Clean Up / Depart
Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat Center (Lebanon, PA)
Gretna Glen can meet most dietary restrictions. Please fill indicate on the Registration Form if you have dietary restrictions.
Handicap accessible rooms available upon request. Please note your need on the registration form.
The Men’s Social Group will meet for coffee and fellowship on the first and third Wednesdays of the month beginning on November 2 at 8:30 AM at Wegmans. All men are welcome!
Contact the group to get connected!
Group contact: David Torrey
The Pioneers Sunday School Class is welcoming guest speaker Karl Deboeser to speak about his book and play, Sola Gratia.
Sola Gratia “The story is a cornucopia of carefully interwoven topics, including faith, family, relationships, community, addiction/recovery, regret, redemption… and history,” Karl writes. “The main takeaway I hope readers and viewers will grasp is that God’s love and grace are unconditional, and that, despite our shortcomings and our human frailty, we can find hope, wisdom, and purpose.” Learn more on Karl’s website.
Join the Pioneers Sunday School for this special event at 9:45 AM on November 6 and 13 in room 217.
ABOUT THE PIONEERS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS:
The Pioneers School class gathers together each week and has good informal discussions about recent sermons. Monthly socials include game night, ice cream and mini golf, hiking, Christmas caroling, dinners, and more. All are welcome!
Is it possible to disagree politically and love unconditionally? The reaction of evangelicals to political and cultural shifts in recent years revealed what they value most. Lurking beneath our Bible-laced rhetoric, faith claims, books, and sermons is a relentless drive to WIN! But the church is not here to win. By every human measure, our Savior lost. On purpose. With a purpose. And we are his body. We are not in it to win anything. We are in it for something else entirely. That something else is what this book is about.
“Not in it to Win It” is a 3-week book-based study led by Pastor Eric. Meetings are Tuesdays, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, from November 1 – 15 at Asbury (room TBD).
Register now at asburylv.org/notinittowinit
Is it possible to disagree politically and love unconditionally? The reaction of evangelicals to political and cultural shifts in recent years revealed what they value most. Lurking beneath our Bible-laced rhetoric, faith claims, books, and sermons is a relentless drive to WIN! But the church is not here to win. By every human measure, our Savior lost. On purpose. With a purpose. And we are his body. We are not in it to win anything. We are in it for something else entirely. That something else is what this book is about.
“Not in it to Win It” is a 3-week book-based study led by Pastor Eric. Meetings are Tuesdays, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, from November 1 – 15 at Asbury (room TBD).
Group registration is now closed. Contact Asbury’s office (info@asburylv.org) with questions.
Whether it is in politics, the professional world, a party, or a pew, we face conflict every day. As discussions get more heated and social media is deluged with opinion-spewing, hurt feelings, and broken relationships, we need hope and practical tools to navigate the tumultuous waters and live at peace with everyone.
“Common Ground” is a four-week video-based study for women. This group will meet over Zoom. Meetings are Saturdays, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM, from October 22 – November 12. Group leaders are Sarah Kinzel and Rachel Kamery.
Register now at asburylv.org/CommonGround
Whether it is in politics, the professional world, a party, or a pew, we face conflict every day. As discussions get more heated and social media is deluged with opinion-spewing, hurt feelings, and broken relationships, we need hope and practical tools to navigate the tumultuous waters and live at peace with everyone.
“Common Ground” is a four-week video-based study for women. This group will meet over Zoom. Meetings are Saturdays, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM, from October 22 – November 12. Group leaders are Sarah Kinzel and Rachel Kamery.
Please register below. Contact the group leaders or Asbury’s office (info@asburylv.org) with questions.
This Advent, be part of a church-wide book study examining how God moved in the lives of some of the key characters of Christmas; and how God can still move in our lives today.
“The Angels of Christmas” is a four-week Advent study by Susan Robb exploring the four angelic visits surrounding the birth of Jesus – visits to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. We hope you’ll connect with a small group this Advent season as we seek to understand God’s presence in our lives today.
Group leaders are needed! We hope you’ll consider guiding a group through this study.
At Asbury, we believe in the power of connection to each other as week seek to deepen our connection with God; and we hope you’ll connect with a small group this Advent season as we seek to be altogether love, hope, joy, and peace.
Groups meet weekly at a variety of days and times. Visit the link below to sign up to receive information when groups are announced.
This book will also serve as the basis for the Advent sermon series of the same name.
Visit asburylv.org/AngelsOfChristmasStudy to volunteer to lead a group; or to receive group information as it becomes available!
