Asbury United Methodist Church – Denton, Texas

Asbury’s Methodist Men Breakfast Meeting – Saturday, December 12th @ 8:00 a.m.

All men are invited to share this special time of fellowship.  The Asbury men meet monthly and share a delicious breakfast as well as discussion and devotional time.  Make plans to be there and bring a friend!

The Fifty Plus Group Christmas Party & Luncheon on Wednesday, December 2nd @ 11:30 a.m.

Everyone is invited to join us as we gather in this festive season for a time of fun and fellowship!  Bring your favorite Christmas dish to share with the group, some friends, and be ready for a good time!  We will also have a “White Elephant” gift exchange with each other and please bring a new, unwrapped gift for a teenager for our TOY STORE.  Looking forward to seeing everybody there!

if you are interested in joining the Asbury Family please contact us in person or via the Church office to set a time to meet with Pastor Rob about this coming Sunday @ 940-387-6487.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Registration – Tuesdays: December 1st & 8th @ 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. AND 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Volunteers are needed…it is especially helpful if you speak spanish! Contact Sue Hill via the Church Office.

***THIS WEEK — Chrismas Tree Lighting on the Square ***

Bring a Toy for Toy Store!  Tell your friends and neighbors, too!

Toy Store Day @ Applebee’s in Denton – Sunday December 6th – 15% donated to Toy Store – Coupon in the Sunday Bulletin!

Toy Store Set-Up: Monday December 14th Thru Friday, December 18th 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each evening.

Toy Store Day – Saturday December 19th, 2009

The Asbury Kids Christmas Play

Sunday December 13th – During Sunday School Hour

Practice Schedule:

Saturdays – December 5th & 12th

Speaking Parts: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

All Other Parts: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Food Pantry is in need of turkeys and other items for Thanksgiving meals to distribute on Monday, Novemeber 23rd.  You may bring your turkey on this Monday morning during regular food pantry hours.   Area food banks are running low this year, so we really need your help!  It is always a blessing to know that you have blessed someone else, so please be generous so those less fortunate can enjoy the holidays, too.  Thanks so much for your help!

Next Saturday is the BIG DAY!

November 21st @ 11:00 A.M.

Along with the riders, we will have Fun & Games for the kids!

A CHILI COOK-OFF (Be sure to sign up-this will give the 2nd placers from the Fall Festival a second chance to shine!) and Live Music!  Tell everyone you know…get ready to “hear the roar” of Santa delivering toys for Toy Store on his motorcycle!  It is a wonderful way to start the holiday season- and awesome to see the hearts of these bikers dedicated to helping kids that are in need.  Let’s all support them as they support our ministry here at Asbury!

Friday November 20th.

Hang door wreaths and garland On altar and walls.

Saturday, November 21st @ 9 A.M.

Hang wreaths in high places – Put up and decorate the two trees in the Sanctuary & in Foyer.  This needs to be completed BEFORE the Motorcycle Toy Run that will make it to Asbury around NOON!  With everyone pitching in, it will cut down on the time spent and will add to the fun, too!

Mother’s Day Out is looking for substitutes for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 2 PM.  If you are interested contact Sonya Willision via the Chuch Office.

The Food Pantry is in need of at least 60 turkeys and other items for Thanksgiving meals to distribute on Monday November 23rd. You bring your turkey on this Monday morning or evening during regular food pantry hours, on Wednesdayeven or next Sunday morning.  Area food banks are running low this year, so we really need your help!  It is always a blessing to know that you have blessed someone else, so please be generous so those less fortunate can enjoy the holidays.  Thanks so much for your help!