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[ What is our name for "Church Service"? | Where are we located?  | Where do I park? | Where do I enter? | When do the services begin? | How long is the service? | How long are the sermons? | Is the order of  worship easy to follow? | Greeters? | Will I be singled out as a guest? | How can I meet people? | May I take Communion? | What kind of Hymns? | Do we use musical instruments during the service? | Can disabled people attend? | Is there a nursery? | Is there Children's Church? | Children during Church | What about youth classes after the worship hour? | Will I be expected to give money? | Are there people my age? | Location of bathrooms? | Miscellaneous ]

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THE IMPORTANT STUFF:  How to Know Jesus Christ
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Traditional Services

Celebration Service

What is our name for "Church Service"?
  • "Traditional Church" at 8:15 am and the "Blended" Service at 11:00 am.
  • Enrich-U 1
What is our name for "Church Service"?
  • "Celebration Service".
  • Enrich-U 2.
Where are we located?
  • 220 West Horatio Avenue, Maitland, Florida
    • In the Fellowship Hall
    • In the Sanctuary
  • A convenient locator map is provided to assist you in finding us.   Just enter your street address and zip code and a street-by-street map will be provided to guide you here.  Click on Map for guidance.
Where are we located?
  • 220 West Horatio Avenue, Maitland, Florida
    • In the Fellowship Hall
  • A convenient locator map is provided to assist you in finding us.   Just enter your street address and zip code and a street-by-street map will be provided to guide you here.  Click on Map for guidance.
Where do I park?
  • An overhead picture of the Asbury facility is provided to show you where to park, where to enter and the floor plan of the building.  Click on Floor Plan to view. 
  • Other places:
    • City parking lot on the corner of Jackson and Lake Sybelia Drive, adjacent to the Art Center.
    • Covered and non-covered parking at the Langston, Hess...Building on the corner of Jackson and Maitland Avenue.
    • The parking lot at Bank of America located on the corner of Horatio and Maitland Avenue.
    • Main City of Maitland parking lot across Maitland Avenue from Bank of America (entrance on Horatio Avenue).
Where do I park?
  • An overhead picture of the Asbury facility is provided to show you where to park, where to enter and the floor plan of the building.  Click on Floor Plan to view.
  • Other places:
    • City parking lot on the corner of Jackson and Lake Sybelia Drive, adjacent to the Art Center.
    • Covered and non-covered parking at the Langston, Hess...Building on the corner of Jackson and Maitland Avenue.
    • The parking lot at Bank of America located on the corner of Horatio and Maitland Avenue.
    • Main City of Maitland parking lot across Maitland Avenue from Bank of America (entrance on Horatio Avenue).
Where do I enter? Where do I enter?
When do the services begin?
  • Our "Traditional" Service begins at 8:15
  • The 11:00 "Blended" Service begins at 11:00.
When do the services begin?
  • Celebration Service begins at 9:30
How long does worship last?
  • The 8:15 service lasts until about 9:30 and allows people to have some fellowship time and get to their Enrichment Hour classes on time.
  • Enrichment Hour classes during our 11:00 service start between 10:45 and 11:00 and last until main service is over.
  • Click on Worship for additional information.
How long does worship last?
  • Celebration Service lasts until 10:45
  • Youth Enrichment Hour starts at 11:00 in Youth Classrooms
How long are the sermons?
  • Depends on many factors such as which service you attend, special music, visiting pastors, special occasions, etc.
  • It is difficult to place a time limit on learning about the love of Jesus.
How long is the service?
  • Depends on many factors such as special music, visiting speakers, special occasions, how involved we all get, etc.
  • It is difficult to place a time limit on knowing the personal touch and love of Jesus.
Is the order of  worship easy to follow?
  • We think so.  Click on Sunday to see our most recent bulletins and see what you think.
Is the order of  worship easy to follow?
  • Since the Celebration Service has no written agenda, you will have to stay alert and follow along.
  • Click on Celebration to see some written clues
Greeters?
  • Yes.  At the Early & 11:00 services several people will be standing at the center doors to the sanctuary to welcome everyone as they enter.
  • There are 2 additional doors on either side of the center door.  Click on Shy to see where these 2 doors are.
Greeters?
  • Yes.  Hopefully everyone there will be glad you came and hopefully you will welcome everyone also.
  • If you are shy you could sneak in through the kitchen but that's a real pain.
  • Click on Shy to see where the kitchen door is.
Will I be singled out as a guest?
  • Probably, as members usually wear name tags and we make an effort to speak to those we don't know and who are without a tag.
  • A registration pad is passed down each pew for members and visitors to sign and indicate special needs.  You are requested to sign & may do this if you wish.
  • A call from the pulpit is usually made to recognize first time visitors.   All visitor are given a flower and a visitor tag.  You may raise your hand or stand up if you choose to.
Will I be singled out as a guest?
  • Probably not, members usually forget to wear their name tags and just as often we forget to speak to those we don't know.
  • If you smile and nod your head, we will smile back and nod ours in return.  It's rather comical - come see for yourself.
  • A registration pad is hidden under some of the seats.  Feel free to sign or not sign, to speak or not speak. 
  • No call from the front or back is made to recognize first time visitors.
  • It's just a bunch of men and women seeking to know more about Jesus Christ - He understands our foibles and loves us anyway.
How can I meet people?
  • Stop for a moment after the service to get acquainted.
  • Immediately following the 8:15 service there is Fellowship Time in the Court Yard.
  • Following the 11:00 service, there is a brief juice and cookie reception in the Parlor
  • Someone there will be happy to answer questions, give you information about the church or speak with you about the ways this church wants to serve you and your family.
How can I meet people?
  • Stop for a moment at the end to get acquainted.
  • Immediately following the service you will have the opportunity to be a part of Asbury's Café - An open, informal class that will talk about today's needs and problems and how the Gospel of Jesus Christ can be relevant to them and us. 
  • The Café will be participant driven and Scripturally based.
  • Someone there will be happy to answer questions, give you information about the church or speak with you about the ways this church wants to serve you and your family.
May I take Communion?
  • Typically communion is formally offered once a month.
  • An open-invitation to communion is extended to everyone who loves the Lord, regardless of church affiliation or religious denomination.
May I take Communion?
  • Communion will be offered as the Spirit moves us.
  • An open-invitation to communion is extended to everyone who loves the Lord, regardless of church affiliation or religious denomination.
  • If you desire communion, make that desire known and we will provide it with the love of Jesus.
What kind of Hymns?
  • Methodist Hymns.
  • Old favorite hymns from other denominations.
  • Special Hymns printed in the bulletin.
  • For samples of what we are singing currently, click on Sunday to see our most recent bulletins.
What kind of Hymns?
  • Hymns? - Not as such - if it meets the loose description as "contemporary" we'll probably include it along the way.
  • Whatever songs are displayed on the overhead screen
  • If it has a beat and tells about Jesus' love and plan for our life - we'll sing it.
  • You have a favorite?  Let us know about it.
Do we use musical instruments during the service?
  • Yes
    • Human voices
    • Organ
    • Grand Piano
    • Guitars
    • Drums
    • Violins
    • Harmonicas
  • If it makes a beautiful noise to the Lord, we will probably use it (but not all at the same time).
  • Will it be loud? - Maybe.
Do we use musical instruments during the service?
  • Yes
    • Human voices
    • Upright Piano
    • Synthesizer
    • Guitars
    • Drums
    • Tambourine
    • Harmonicas
    • Whatever
  • If it makes a beautiful noise to the Lord, we will probably use it.
  • Will it be loud? - Probably.
Can disabled people attend?
  • All are welcome.
  • Wheel chair ramps are installed and a special "parking space" is provided inside the sanctuary and outside in the parking lot.  Click on Access -1 for locator map of Sanctuary disabled parking and  Access - 2 for Fellowship area disabled parking.
  • A Van Ministry provides transportation to and from the church each Sunday for shut-ins and those needing help getting to our worship service.Van Ministry (Click picture for more information)
  • Amplified sound equipment is available - just ask an usher.
  • Large print Bibles and Hymnals are available - ask an usher.
  • Large print bulletins are available for both services.  Just ask an Usher for one.
Can disabled people attend?
  • All are welcome.
  • Wheel chair ramps are installed.  Click on Access - 2 for Fellowship area disabled parking.
  • The music is amplified - you may not need help hearing it.
  • The words to songs and passages of Scripture will be displayed on an overhead screen
Is there a Nursery?
  • Trust your infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to the care of our trained supervisors in our Nursery.  It is located  off the courtyard in Rooms 2 and 3. 
  • Our experience is that most children are happier with the warm nurturing and well supervised care of this setting than they are in the worship service.  
  • If you choose to keep your child with you, you will find that sitting near an aisle will enable you to slip out more easily should that become necessary. 
  • The Parlor, across the hall from the Sanctuary, is also available where you can hear the service over the speakers while caring for the needs of your child.
Is there a nursery?
  • Trust your infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to the care of our trained supervisors in our Nursery.  It is located  off the courtyard in Rooms 2 and 3. 
  • Our experience is that most children are happier with the warm nurturing and well supervised care of this setting than they are in the worship service.  
  • If you choose to keep your child with you please feel free to slip out should that become necessary. 
  • The Courtyard near the Fellowship Hall is available for caring for the needs of your child.
Is there Children's Church?
  • Usually during the 11:00 Service, but click on Sunday to see if one is scheduled - check the date to make sure you are looking at next Sunday's bulletin.
Is there Children's Church?
  • No, unless you consider the Celebration Service a "Children's Church".
What about children during the church service?
  • If they are well-behaved and don't distract others from worship, they are warmly welcome - Remember, a Nursery is available.
  • As you enter the sanctuary you will see a rack of backpacks on the left in the Narthex (foyer).  Take one per child to be used during the service.  They contain quiet items for your child to use at his or her pleasure.  There is a note of explanation on each pack.  After the service, leave them in the pew or re-place them on the rack.  Enjoy the service.
What about children during the church service?
  • Youth are welcome
  • It is recommended that kids below 6th grade are escorted to Enrichment Hours classes tailored to their ages.  This will free you to be a committed partner in the celebration of Jesus.
What about youth classes after the worship hour?
  • There are Youth classes in the Youth Wing from 9:30 to 10:45
  • Or the Youth are welcome at the Celebration Service although they can inter-act with their peers in class.
  • These classes cover 5th through 12th grades.
What about youth classes after the Celebration Service?
  • There are Youth classes in the Youth Wing from 11:00 to 12:00
  • These classes cover 5th through 12th grades.
Will I be expected to give money?
  • Not on your first or second visit or for that matter any visit - it is your choice.  We are here for you.
  • We encourage tithing but do not require it.
Will I be expected to give money?
  • Not on your first or second visit or for that matter any visit - it is your choice.  We are here for you.
  • You'll notice that giving is an exciting event at Celebration.
  • We encourage tithing but do not require it.
Are there people my age? Are there people my age?
Location of bathrooms?
  • There is a lady's room with a small lounge and a men's room close to the sanctuary.  Click on Bathroom for locator map.
Location of bathrooms?
  • There is a lady's room and a men's room close to the Fellowship Hall.  Click on Bathroom for locator map.

Dear Friend,

At last!  A Church for those who may have given up on the Traditional Church Services!  Let’s face it…many people aren’t active in church these days.  Do you think attending church should be enjoyable?  Well, we have some good news for you!

Welcome to our Celebration, Blended or Traditional Services. We will be delighted to have you with us any Sunday.  We are a group of friendly, happy people who have discovered the joy of the Christian lifestyle. Get to know us!

We have Celebration at 9:30 a.m., and offer Café Classes at 11:00 a.m.  We invite you to attend a Café Class the next time you come to Celebration. It will help you get acquainted with us.

At 11:00 a.m. we offer a Blended Service of Tradition and Contemporary worship.

If you prefer a Traditional Service, come see us at 8:15 a.m.

Interested in group classes?  Come at 9:45 a.m., we have a lot to choose from.

Why not get a lift instead of a letdown on Sundays?  Come and see us soon!

Sincerely,

Dr. V. Scott Harris. Senior Minister

Dr. Brian Pikalow, Family and Outreach Pastor

 


We want you to know that we are glad you are with us!


Revised: April 12, 2010