Asbury United Methodist Church

Saturday, February 25th will bring the Indiana University International Vocal Ensemble to Asbury. This is not the usual college choir. This group performs music from outside the Western music tradition. You will hear music from Africa, South America, and Eastern Europe. They have a lot of movement with their music and I know you will enjoy it.

On Saturday, March 24th, Dan and Kim Christian, accordion national champions, will entertain with a variety of music. They are from Colorado Springs and will be in Columbus for the weekend. This husband and wife team have played at Branson and Disney Land. If you want to hear "Flight of the Bumble Bee" and "Dizzy Fingers" be sure to be here.

Saturday, April 21st will bring one of Japan's top pianists, Kozo Kaneko to Asbury. You might ask how we are able to schedule this, well he has a good friend who lives in Columbus, and the connection was made through that friend. As a special treat, we discovered that a Japanese professional ocarina player lives in Columbus now, and she will perform with Kozo. The professional ocarina is a three octave instrument with two blow holes.

These three programs are an opportunity to hear music that you probably will never have the opportunity to hear anywhere else. Please help advertise our programs by telling your friends and neighbors about them.

Chuck VanNatta

Upcoming Events

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Confirmation Class begins in January during the Sunday School hour. This is open to youth 12 years and older who wants to explore what it means to be a Christian and a United Methodist. Questions: contact Pastor Dave

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Sunday Evening Study

"When God Whispers Your Name" by Max Lucado. A 14 week study beginning January 15 from 5:00-6:30 in Room 122 .

Class leaders are Tom and Cheryl Brosey.

Everyone is welcome.

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Parents have you taught your teens how to be financially responsible? Financial Peace University still has openings for Sunday afternoon classes. One membership is good for the entire family. Contact Jim Fleming or the church office if interested.

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MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

Local-Jane Jennings is Asbury's Hot Meal Site Coordinator. Every Tuesday at 5:00 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall, a free hot meal is offered for anyone in the community who needs one. Churches in the Ecumenical Assembly as well as community organizations bring the food, while volunteers from Asbury set the tables, prepare the drinks, and serve the meals to guests. If you enjoy helping others and have availability, please contact Jane at 372-4344 and ask her about volunteering for this wonderful ministry.

International-Have you been feeling God calling you to do more to help others in need? Do you enjoy traveling to new places and meeting new people? Then the Peru Mission Trip 2012 just may be what you need. You will have the opportunity to meet and help people truly in need in the higher elevations of Arequipa, Peru. No special skills are needed. There is so much need we have no problem finding a job for you to do! Please contact Teresa Poole at 812-375-2360 or pooleteresa@gmail.com for more information.

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Scout Sunday is February 5th! The Boy Scouts will lead the worship service and will host a chili luncheon in Fellowship Hall following the service. Please come meet and support our scouts!

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