Upcoming Events
ASP Local - Ramp Build
The Asbury Service Project LOCAL ministry has a project and you’re invited!
This ministry was created a couple of years ago to offer the opportunity to members of our congregation to do mission work locally.
We know that there are people who may have the ability and desire to help with local mission work who do not have an interest in the commitment or travel that comes along with our Asbury ASP ministry.
We were contacted recently about a local gentleman that is in need of a wheelchair ramp.
His health has deteriorated and it is becoming more difficult for him to safely enter and exit his home.
This project will be on Friday, November 15 & Saturday, November 16 and is off of Nanticoke Rd. in Salisbury.
These projects are also open to middle school-aged youth as long as a parent also attends. High School-aged youth and adults are welcome.
Deadline to sign-up is Monday, November 11th
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Dale Cropper at 410.430.3164 or asburyasplocal@gmail.com.
Charge Conference
Let’s join our neighboring churches in fellowship and worship!
This multi-church gathering usually takes around an hour and is in the form of a worship service.
Contact Pastor Kristen, kristen@asburyweb.org
Asbury Goes to the Movies
All are welcome to join as Asbury heads to the movies!
Meet up at Regal Cinemas at 1:45pm to see “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
Adults: $14.38 Children: $13.38
Money for tickets along with registration form is due by 11/10!
Sunday School will provide the popcorn!
Questions? Contact Heather or Darlene at heather@asburyweb.org or darlene@asburyweb.org
Friendsgiving - Youth
Everyone is invited to bring a special side dish to accompany the turkey and enjoy a great meal with your friends!
Flood Bucket Assembly
Church & Society is sponsoring a gathering to assemble Flood Buckets for Disaster Relief.
All are welcome to help!
Please see the Amazon wishlist for the Flood Bucket supplies here.
You are also welcome to give a monetary donation.
Please note that donations are needed before this event as this event will involve assembling the Flood Buckets with the donated items or using donations to purchase items for the buckets. Thank you!
We need all hands on deck to assemble 100 buckets.
Youth Group
November’s monthly youth group meeting includes:
Making Care Cards for those in need
Minute to Win It Game Night!
Pie Pick Up
Did you order a pie from the Youthworks Thanksgiving Pie fundraiser?
Pick it up today from 1 to 4pm in the Fellowship Hall Lobby!
Pie Pick Up
Did you order a pie from the Youthworks Thanksgiving Pie fundraiser?
Pick it up today from 1 to 4pm in the Fellowship Hall Lobby!
Decorate the Garden
Join Heather and Darlene in a new tradition!
Come and decorate the Garden for Christmas!
Bring your garlands, ornaments, lights, lawn decorations, etc. and help make the Garden festive!
On Tuesday, December 10th we will have a lighting of the Garden immediately following the Children's Christmas Concert. The concert is at 6:00 and all are invited! Cookies and cocoa will be served.
Puppets For Christ Spaghetti Dinner and Show
Puppets for Christ’s annual Spaghetti Dinner is tonight!
Enjoy an all-blacklight Christmas-themed puppet show followed by a delicious spaghetti dinner.
You won’t want to miss this show.
“His Name is Wonderful” features 4 songs full of Christmas spirit.
We’ll be debuting a new type of prop choreography in this show!
New puppets to see! The Shadow Screen is out! As always, new amazing home-made props!
Fill your heart with Christmas spirit and your belly with spaghetti!
Tickets are to be purchased in advance before December 1st.
Contact: Amy Cropper at puppetboss@comcast.net
Puppets for Christ - Cookies and Cocoa (plus show!)
The show so nice - we’re doing it twice!
Enjoy an all-blacklight Christmas-themed puppet show followed by cookies and cocoa!
You won’t want to miss this show.
“His Name is Wonderful” features 4 songs full of Christmas spirit.
We’ll be debuting a new type of prop choreography in this show!
New puppets to see! The Shadow Screen is out! As always, new amazing home-made props!
Fill your heart with Christmas spirit and enjoy a sweet treat with friends!
Tickets are to be purchased in advance before December 1st.
*Please note that this is not the Spaghetti Dinner (that’s the night before!) and thus will not include spaghetti.
Contact: Amy Cropper at puppetboss@comcast.net
Pancake Breakfast (ASP)
Who’s hungry?
It’s Pancake Breakfast Sunday again!
Come enjoy some fresh-made pancakes and support our ASP team.
Donations happily accepted!
Decorate the Garden
Join Heather and Darlene in a new tradition!
Come and decorate the Garden for Christmas!
Bring your garlands, ornaments, lights, lawn decorations, etc. and help make the Garden festive!
Children's Christmas Concert
All are welcome!
Join us in the Sanctuary for the Children’s Christmas Concert. Cookies and cocoa will be provided afterwards.
Our Children’s choirs and directors have been working hard since September, and they have some beautiful music to share!
Join us immediately following the concert for the lighting of the garden!
Lighting of the Garden
On Tuesday, December 10th we will have a lighting of the Garden immediately following the Children's Christmas Concert.
The concert is at 6:00 and all are invited! Cookies and cocoa will be served.
Youth Christmas Party & Ornament Exchange
Asbury’s Youth Ministry is having a Christmas party today!
Bring an ornament for the ornament exchange!
Christmas at Pine Bluff
Let’s spread some Christmas cheer to the residents of Pine Bluff!
We’ll sing some carols, play a game, help with a Christmas craft, and provide tasty Christmas treats!
All are welcome!
RSVP by December 10th
Contact: Darlene Wade at darlene@asburyweb.org
Youth Group
The December Youth Group Meeting will include…
a Gingerbread House Competition!
Can you make the ultimate Gingerbread house?
If you’re up to the challenge, meet Darlene in the High School Sunday School room to create your masterpiece!
RSVP by 12/15!
Contact: Darlene Wade at darlene@asburyweb.org
Christmas Eve Service - Family
Join us in the Sanctuary for the first of our 3 Christmas Eve Services.
This service is the Family service. The earlier timing is suitable for families with young children.
Our children’s choirs also tend to share their music at this service.
There will be Communion and candlelight.
Christmas Eve Service - Informal
Join us in the Fellowship Hall for the second of our 3 Christmas Eve Services.
This service is the Informal service as it mirrors our Come As You Are Sunday worship service (CAYR) in its informal style.
There will be Communion and candlelight.
Christmas Eve Service - Traditional
Join us in the Sanctuary for the last of our 3 Christmas Eve Services.
This service is the Traditional service mirrored after our Festive Sunday Service in its style.
There will be Communion and candlelight.
One Combined Worship Service
Today we will be joining together in one combined worship service!
This special service will take place in Fellowship Hall at 10am.
Please note that this is the only service for today.
All are welcome!
ASP Sunday School Assembly
During Sunday School, the children and youth classes will be in Fellowship Hall for an ASP Sunday School Assembly.
ASP has a challenge for our Sunday School kids!
Pancake Breakfast (ASP)
New Year, same great Pancakes.
Join us in Fellowship Hall following the CAYR service for some delicious breakfast!
Support our ASP team with a happily accepted donation!
Don’t be shy about asking your server (an adult or youth going on ASP!) whether or not they’ve raised their money to go on the mission trip.
Pancake Breakfast (ASP)
Craving pancakes?
How about the chance to support ASP?
You can satisfy both hankerings today!
Pancake Breakfast (ASP)
Food, Fellowship, and supporting a ministry
Join us in Fellowship Hall after the CAYR service to eat a delicious breakfast and support our ASP team.
Food and fellowship are free, but donations are happily accepted!
Pancake Breakfast (ASP)
Today is the LAST pancake breakfast until November!
Our ASP team will be traveling to Appalachia in June, and it’s coming up quick!
Come out one last time this (school) year to enjoy a nice breakfast and support our ASP team!
Donations are happily accepted! Thank you for helping our ASP-ers raise money to go on their mission trip!
ASP Sunday School Assembly
Sunday School children and youth return for a second ASP assembly in Fellowship Hall.
Did you meet ASP’s challenge?? Something fun may be in store for you!
Car Wash (ASP)
This is ASP’s last fundraiser before their trip next month!
Have your car washed before, after, or during your choice of worship service - valet service is available while you worship!
Praise God, then come out to a clean car! Sounds great, right?
Donations are happily accepted. Thank you for your support!
ASP Trip
Our ASP team is on their mission trip in Appalachia this week.
Join us in praying for their safety and service.
Youthworks Mission Trip
Youthworks Mission Trip to Willmington, NC
Contact: Bob Love at bob@asburyweb.org
Pancake Breakfast (ASP)
Pancake Breakfasts are BACK!
ASP has long held monthly pancake breakfasts to help raise money for their annual mission trip to Appalachia.
Food and service are free, but donations are welcome!
All are welcome to enjoy a delicious breakfast after the CAYR service ends up until about 12:30pm.
Learn more about Asbury’s ASP here.
Pen-Del Conference Annual Meeting
Today is the Peninsula-Delaware Conference Annual Meeting hosted by the Delaware District.
Check-in starts at 9am with light refreshments.
The morning will focus on the United Women in Faith Soul Care program.
Questions? Contact umwpdc@gmail.com
Registration link: Pen-Del Conf Annual Meeting *RSVP by November 2nd
Fall Cupcake Class with 2 Sweet Sistas
Join us at Asbury for a Fall Cupcake Class presented by 2 Sweet Sistas!
Each decorator will receive 6 cupcakes, 3 bags of frosting, sprinkles, and a presentation on how to decorate each cupcake.
The total cost per person is $35, BUT Asbury is covering $15 a person, so the final cost for you is $20 per person!
Forms available in both welcome centers. Please turn in your forms to Heather or Darlene. RSVP by October 28th.
Check out 2 Sweet Sistas here!
God's Kitchen
Asbury is providing the meal at God’s Kitchen today!
This takes place at Grace Church on the corner of Barclay Street and E Church Street (down the road from the Christian Shelter and Salisbury Urban Ministries).
Volunteers needed!
Need more information? Contact Bob Love at bob@asburyweb.org
All Saints' Day Concert
Our newly appointed Director of Music, Gunner Chancey, is joined by friend and soprano, Marie Harrington, for a concert featuring works by Fauré, Debussy, and Strauss. There will also be arrangements and improvisations on familiar hymns. The themes of love, faith, and hope will be explored musically for All Saints’ Day.
Admission is free.
Free will offering to be taken.
Located in the Sanctuary
featuring Asbury’s 74 rank Casavant Organ as well as Steinway Model D Concert Grand Piano.
Trunk or Treat at Asbury
The Asbury Parking lot facing Rt. 13 will have some fun cars with trunks full of treats!
Volunteers decorate their trunks and hand out candy as a safe alternative to trick-or-treating.
All are welcome!
Interested in volunteering? Have any questions? Contact Heather Harmon at heather@asburyweb.org
Baked with Love Fundraiser
The Children & Youth Sunday School classes are having a bake sale fundraiser!
Following CAYR and Festive services in the Fellowship Hall Lobby and Narthex, respectively.
Funds will go towards Hurricane Milton Relief
contact Heather or Darlene in advance if you would like to donate a sweet treat
heather@asburyweb.org | darlene@asburyweb.org
Youth Meeting (Game Night!)
We will have the Rise of Grog game night!
The Games will begin at 6:00 pm for Middle School Students and 7:00 pm for High School students.
Pizza and Halloween treats will be served.
RSVP to Darlene by 10/21
Contact: Darlene Wade, darlene@asburyweb.org
Youth at Pine Bluff
Service Opportunity for Youth!
Middle and High School youth are invited to visit the residents of Pine Bluff on Wednesday ,October 23rd at 6:00 pm. We will be making a fall craft with residents and serving them a sweet treat.
Contact Darlene Wade at darlene@asburyweb.org for a permission slip and/or if you can donate any food for this event.
Fall New Member Event
Considering membership at Asbury?
This New Member event is being held in the Library.
RSVP by October 6th
Contact Pastor Kristen at kristen@asburyweb.org
Lunch & Learn
Presented by Church and Society
Where: The Mackey Room
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Toussaint
Topic: Our Haitian Community
All are welcome!
Youth Service at Christian Shelter
All middle and high school students are invited to attend a service project at the Christian Shelter.
The morning will begin in the kitchen of Fellowship Hall where we will prepare a boxed lunch for 25 residents.
Next we will move to the shelter where we will get a tour of the shelter and end the day serving lunch to the residents.
The Christian Shelter is located at 334 Barclay Street.
RSVP Darlene by October 15th
Contact: Darlene Wade at darlene@asburyweb.org
Renovaré Book Club Begins
Renovaré Book club has begun!
Every third Thursday from October through May, you are welcome to meet in-person or via zoom.
Sign up at renovare.org/bookclub
Questions? Contact Pastor Kristen at kristen@asburyweb.org
Youthworks Mission Trip - Interest Meeting
An interest meeting for the Youthworks Mission Trip will be held during Middle School Sunday School today!
The trip dates are July 6th - 11th in Willmington, NC
Contact: Bob Love at bob@asburyweb.org
ASP Car Wash
ASP is ready to wash your car!
You can bring your car before, after, or during your choice of worship service - Valet service is available while you worship!
Donations are happily accepted.
100% of donations will go towards Appalachia Service Project to support their response to the damage in their region from hurricane Helene.
Thank you for your support!
Contact: Dale Cropper, dale73@comcast.net
World Communion Sunday - ONE SERVICE
There is only one combined service on October 6th!
We’re getting together in ONE service for World Communion Sunday.
Where? The Sanctuary
All are welcome!
Potluck to follow.
Blessing of the Animals
Bring your pet - or a picture of a pet - to be blessed on the patio in front of the church!
Be sure to have safe control of your pet as we will be close to Camden Ave.
Tolerant and friendly pets can be anointed.
Crucifer Training
High School Students will meet in their Sunday School classroom before proceeding to the Sanctuary for Crucifer Training.
Crucifers process and recess while carrying a cross in worship services in the Sanctuary. This is a great way to be involved in the worship experience!
Contact: Darlene Wade (darlene@asburyweb.org)
Presentation of 3rd Grade Bibles
Late in September each year, all 3rd graders are presented with a beautifully engraved children’s Bible.
This gift is made possible by the generous donation of the Holloway family, in memory of Marianna Holloway
Today is the day!
Shatter the Stigma Walk
3rd Annual Shatter the Stigma Walk for Wicomico Goes Purple
For more information, visit their website here!
Youth Group Bonfire
Middle School Details:
Meet in the Youth Room at 6pm for a ‘get-to-know-you’ session. Weather permitting, we’ll move outside at 7pm to enjoy a meal together and have a bonfire. Middle School youth need to be picked up by 7:45pm
High School Details:
Join us for a meal, bonfire, and ‘get-to-know-you’ session at 7:00pm. The event runs until 8:30pm.
Contact: Darlene Wade (darlene@asburyweb.org)
RSVP: September 23rd
UWIF Fall Dinner
The United Women in Faith (UWIF) are inviting all Asbury women to their annual fall dinner!
Bring a friend! Any women interested in fellowship and mission work that helps children and women in need are welcome!
Joining a UWIF circle is a great way to make new friends and put your faith into action!
Guest speaker from Salisbury’s Big Brother/Big Sister Program
Contact: Connie Boccia, Membership Chair, at 410 603 0253 or the church office at 410 749 2131
RSVP: by September 18th
Children's Choirs Return!
The Children’s Choirs have started again!
Melody Makers (PreK 3’s & 4’s): 4:15pm - 4:45pm in Rm 101 (Fox Room)
Kingdom Ringers (3rd-5th): 5pm - 5:30pm in Rm 114B (Bell Room)
Cherub Choir (K - 2nd): 5pm - 5:30pm in Rm 103 (Mackey Room)
Kingdom Singers: 5:35pm - 6:05pm in Rm 103 (Mackey Room)
Contact: Heather Harmon (heather@asburyweb.org)
Asbury Service Project (ASP) Interest Meeting
Are you a high school student or adult interested in serving on ASP?
Come to Fellowship Hall for an interest meeting!
Leader: Dale Cropper
Acolyte Training
6th - 8th graders will meet in their Sunday School Classroom, then proceed to the Sanctuary.
Acolytes have the privilege of lighting and extinguishing the altar candles and the Christ candle (depending on the season) in the Sanctuary! It is a great way to be part of the worship service.
It is encouraged for one or both parents to also attend!
Contact: Darlene Wade (darlene@asburyweb.org)
Handbell Interest Meeting
Are you interested in ringing handbells, but too old for the children/youth choirs?
Join us for an interest meeting in the choir room!
Director: Gunner Chancey
Puppets for Christ Rehearsal
Puppets for Christ is back!
Rehearsals are in the Fellowship Hall unless otherwise stated.
Some of you may have been asked to come to the first few rehearsals 30 minutes early for puppet training!
Leaders: Amy Cropper, Ashlee Plotts, Mary Beth Gicking, Star Weaver
Family Bike Night
Bike Night is back on!
We’ve officially rescheduled Family Bike Night for Sunday at 2pm!
Bring your bike, scooter, skates, etc, and enjoy time together as we celebrate the beginning of the school year and everything starting up again at Asbury! WOOHOO!
Contact: Heather Harmon (heather@asburyweb.org) or Darlene Wade (darlene@asburyweb..org)
Sunday School
Sunday School is resuming for all ages!
Pre-K 3’s & 4’s: Rm 122
K - 2nd: Rm 221
3rd - 5th: Rm 225
Middle School: Rm 220
High School: Rm 222
All middle and high school parents are invited to meet Darlene Wade, our new director of Youth and Family Ministries, at the start of class.
There will be a 15-minute orientation of what’s to come and ways for youth to get involved!
Adult Sunday School
Bible 101: Fox Room
Freestyle: Library
Open Hearts, Open Minds: Mackey Room