Weekly Update // Pastor John

  Dear Asbury Family,

As we move toward a new year of ministry, we hear Paul’s beautiful words to the Colossians ringing in our ears: “May you be made strong… joyfully giving thanks to the Father… for in Christ all things hold together.”

What a promise! In Christ, everything holds together, our families, our church, our future, our hope. And because of Christ, we are strengthened with endurance, patience, and most of all, joy.

That’s why this season, we’re inviting everyone at Asbury to GO ALL IN!

When you turn in your Estimate of Giving Card for 2026, you’re not just filling out a form, you’re joining a movement of gratitude, trust, and bold faith. You’re helping build a future where Christ continues to hold Asbury together and propel us into new opportunities for worship, discipleship, outreach, and transformation.

Your commitment, whatever the amount, helps our church plan faithfully and dream boldly. And when we all go in together, our collective faith becomes a powerful witness of Christ’s love.

So this week:

Turn in your Estimate of Giving Card.

Say a prayer of thanks for all God has done.

Choose joy as you step into this holiday season.

And invite someone! A neighbor, friend, coworker, someone who needs community, hope, and joy.

Let’s go all in, Asbury, trusting the One in whom all things find their place.

Shalom,

John Shughart