The Asbury UMC Smyrna Podcast (Smyrna, DE)

Jennifer Burns sits down with Susan Wolfe, Head Usher for the 11:00 worship service to talk about living out our faith, the changed worship experience during COVID19 quarantine, and getting back to worshipping in person and together.Asbury UMC is planning on reopening our building for in person worship on July 5, 2020 with services at 9:00 and 11:00 AM on Sunday mornings. Masks are required for entry into the building and social distancing practices will be enforced. Worship will ...

Rev. Julie Lewis gives a special message during AUMC's first ever outdoor service in preparation for the reopening of the church building coming in early July. Pastor Julie's message covers the traveling ministry of Jesus and the sending out of the disciples as the few workers entrusted with the proclamation of the Good News. This is the same message of Good News that we cling to today as we worship through challenging times and in new ways.Scripture is from Matthew 9:35-10:08.&nb...

Asbury UMC welcomes Rev. Dr. Rob Townsend as guest preacher today. Pastor Rob shares a Trinity Sunday message entitle Three in One and talks about the names of God and names that we are known by.Scripture is from Matthew 28:16-20 (NLT)**The Sacrament of Communion is omitted from this recording to preserve the integrity of the Sacrament and the aspect of togetherness **AUMC is reopening for in-person worship in our building at 20 W. Mt. Vernon St. in downtown Smyrna, DE on July 5, 2020.&...

Grayson Issacs and Jennifer Burns talk about the abrupt shift in worship from in-person to online during COVID19, the use of gifts and talents to impact the worship experience of others, and their hopes for returning to in-person worship as we come out of quarantine.If you are looking for a church home in the central Delaware area please consider visiting Asbury. Services are currently online on Facebook and YouTube at 11:00 on Sundays. We will be returning to in-person worship in...

Pastor Julie Lewis commemorates the descending of the Holy Spirit over the Apostles and early followers of Jesus Christ with a message about the fire of the Spirit that burns within all believers in this Pentecost Sunday message. Scripture reading is from Acts 2:1-21. Pastor reads from the NRSV version of the Holy Bible.New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright ©1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All...

Pastor Julie finishes her Imperishable sermon series with a final message about strength. God is so faithful to us and has given us all that we need. Our gifts are truly imperishable and our life with Jesus Christ is eternal. Praise God!Scripture is from 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11. The Pastor reads from the NRSV version of the Holy Bible. You can find out more about Asbury UMC and its services and ministries at www.asburyumcsmyrna.org or the Facebook page (www.faceb...

Jessica Snow comes down from the Crow's Nest for a talk with Jennifer Burns about serving during worship, how COVID19 has changed how we worship, and living as faithful Christians in this modern world. Check back each week for interviews from different people in the Asbury UMC and Smyrna/Clayton community.If you are looking for a church home in the central Delaware area please consider checking out Asbury UMC. You can learn more about the church and its ministries at www.asburyumc...

On today's episode, Jennifer talks with Chuck McGowan, the Chairman of the AUMC Farmer's Market in downtown Smyrna, DE about the market, the impact the church has in the community and the relationship with small businesses in the area, and living out our faith as reformed people trying to serve Christ to the best of our abilities.The Asbury Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9:00-12:00 from now through Labor Day at the empty lot on Glenwood Ave. next to the cemetery. Masks are requir...

Rev. Julie Lewis from Asbury United Methodist Church in Smyrna, DE continues her sermon series Imperishable with this message about the gift of salvation. Scripture is from 1 Peter 3:13-22.During this time of social distancing and online worship, the mission of AUMC still continues. Many of our ministries are still operational and serving the needs of the community. Please, if you are able, consider how you may be able to prayerfully and financially support Asbury. You...

This week, Jennifer talks to AUMC Sunday School teacher Lisa Torbert. They talk about living as chosen children of God, as children of our earthly parents and Lisa's experience losing her mother, and serving Jesus as disciples to those waiting to hear the Good News.If you are looking for a church home in central Delaware check out Asbury UMC. We are currently holding worship services online on Facebook (www.facebook.com/asburyumcsmyrna) and YouTube. You can find out more abo...