Pastor's Page
Pastor Marcia Rummel
A Word from the Pastor
Asbury United Methodist Church was established in 1830 and has a long history of ministry in the North Hampton and Springfield area. We have Sunday school for all ages every Sunday at 9:30 AM and Worship at 10:30 AM. Worship is informal with music of many types from the old hymns to more contemporary praise and worship choruses and even classical anthems at times.
Music is important to this talented congregation. We have two adult choirs, one of which is A capella. We also have a youth choir called "Over the Rainbow" that performs every other month and does a Christian musical annually. We also have a youth bell choir. "Rainbow Sound" is our children's choir that also performs every other month, sometimes with clapper bells. During the past year we have also begun a string group of beginning and experienced string players. It includes 3 guitars, a banjo, two autoharps, a mandolin, psalter, violin and dulcimer. So you see we really do enjoy making a joyful noise to the Lord, and we are always looking for others to join us. Want to join a choir? Call the church at 937-964-1370 for current rehearsal times.
Asbury is also a congregation that believes in fellowship. Every second Sunday after worship,we have a fellowship lunch for donation. We have three adult Sunday School classes that enjoy fellowship time outside church as well as inside church. And we all work together on various projects during the year to raise money for missions, building projects, etc.
We serve missions in Springfield and around the world through personal involvement and with financial support. This is such an important aspect of our faith that we see our youth go on a mission trip annually. They have all come to look forward to these trips and the opportunity to serve others. We host the North Hampton community whenever we can and work cooperatively with the North Hampton Community church to offer Vacation Bible School annually along with other community worship experiences.
Prayer is another important part of Asbury’s faith. We have a room open for prayer any time the church is open and hope one day to have a 24-hour prayer chapel. Thursday evenings from 7-8 are a time we set aside for prayer in our sanctuary. Though we will be switching to Wednesday evenings from 7-8 after Thanksgiving. Anyone may join us as we pray for the concerns of those present, joys and concerns of our congregation, our community, country and world. We believe that God answers prayer and have been blessed to see many of our prayers answered.
If you are new to our community, we hope you will come visit us and allow us to love you in the name of Jesus our Lord. If you are not so new to the community but have not stopped in for a visit, we hope you will come in soon. Asbury UMC truly wants to be here for you in the name of Jesus.
Music is important to this talented congregation. We have two adult choirs, one of which is A capella. We also have a youth choir called "Over the Rainbow" that performs every other month and does a Christian musical annually. We also have a youth bell choir. "Rainbow Sound" is our children's choir that also performs every other month, sometimes with clapper bells. During the past year we have also begun a string group of beginning and experienced string players. It includes 3 guitars, a banjo, two autoharps, a mandolin, psalter, violin and dulcimer. So you see we really do enjoy making a joyful noise to the Lord, and we are always looking for others to join us. Want to join a choir? Call the church at 937-964-1370 for current rehearsal times.
Asbury is also a congregation that believes in fellowship. Every second Sunday after worship,we have a fellowship lunch for donation. We have three adult Sunday School classes that enjoy fellowship time outside church as well as inside church. And we all work together on various projects during the year to raise money for missions, building projects, etc.
We serve missions in Springfield and around the world through personal involvement and with financial support. This is such an important aspect of our faith that we see our youth go on a mission trip annually. They have all come to look forward to these trips and the opportunity to serve others. We host the North Hampton community whenever we can and work cooperatively with the North Hampton Community church to offer Vacation Bible School annually along with other community worship experiences.
Prayer is another important part of Asbury’s faith. We have a room open for prayer any time the church is open and hope one day to have a 24-hour prayer chapel. Thursday evenings from 7-8 are a time we set aside for prayer in our sanctuary. Though we will be switching to Wednesday evenings from 7-8 after Thanksgiving. Anyone may join us as we pray for the concerns of those present, joys and concerns of our congregation, our community, country and world. We believe that God answers prayer and have been blessed to see many of our prayers answered.
If you are new to our community, we hope you will come visit us and allow us to love you in the name of Jesus our Lord. If you are not so new to the community but have not stopped in for a visit, we hope you will come in soon. Asbury UMC truly wants to be here for you in the name of Jesus.
Marcia Rummel
8/23/06
