S u d l e r s v i l l e U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h a r g e

THE PLOWSHARES
May 2018
Luke 4:18-19

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed

me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to
proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to
the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year
of the Lord’s favor.”

Anointed to Bring Good News

God has planted in my heart a vision for ministry that emphasizes outreach to our
surrounding hurting communities. As we see and recognize our many blessings as a church and as
people who have an abundance of gifts, love, faith, and resources, we must also recognize that we
have a responsibility with these blessings from God. In Luke 12:48 Jesus says, “From everyone to
whom much has been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been
entrusted, even more will be demanded.” We are called to use our blessings for the sake of the
Gospel, called to be ambassadors of Christ's love, and disciples who go and make other disciples.
However, we must first recognize the many ways in which we are blessed and the gifts that the Holy
Spirit has given each of us.

In the coming months the leadership of the church will be developing a way for you to assess
your God-given gifts so that you might better use your gifts for God’s glory. From personal
experience, I know that I didn’t realize the many gifts God had given me until other people
recognized those gifts in me. I want you to know that you are gifted by God and have a part to play
in God’s perfect plan. You may not know your God-given gifts but you are truly gifted. You have
power and wisdom from God to do his will and accomplish his work.

Our well-worn pews, jolly laughter, hearty feasting, and joyous singing may be sources of
comfort for us, but we may become so comfortable that it becomes challenging for us to step out in
faith and be like Jesus. However, we are called to go into the most uncomfortable of places, to be
where the pain and suffering of others is the reality. Christ went into the places of pain, loneliness,
oppression, famine, violence, and with him he brought the healing love of God. He welcomed
people from those places to experience the love of God and to be a part of a community of faith.
May we go and do likewise.

With the love of Christ,

Pastor Eric
 Calvary-Asbury Spring Supper

Thank you to everyone who

helped, donated or
participated in the
Calvary-Asbury Spring Supper!

Announcements!

The SPLASH group will have their annual weekend in Rehoboth on

May 4th through May 6th.
Any SPLASH member who would like to attend should contact Ann Collier
(acollier3@gmail.com).

Disciple Bible Study will break from May 23rd through September 5th.

Calvary-Asbury will conclude their 2017-2018 Sunday School year on May 20th.

Pastor Eric will be on vacation from April 23rd through May 2nd.
If you have a pastoral emergency, Pastor Shane Moran will be available.
His contact number is 302-354-4227.

The church office will remain open during regular hours,

Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
 Holy Infant Baptism

St. Paul’s welcomed Calvary-Asbury welcomed

Chase Edward Morris Granite Hamilton Nichols
on April 1, 2018 on April 8, 2018
St. Paul’s Dinner & a Movie
St. Paul’s will host the
next dinner and a movie on
Sunday, June 10, 2018.
The chosen movie is
"Champion", the story of how
one tragic mistake by a hot shot
dirt track racer leads the paths
of two men to cross through a
painful journey toward
healing. The movie has family
friendly PG rating. Dinner will begin at 5:00 pm and the movie starts at 6:30 pm.
 EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT AND
FUNDRAISER
MAY 5, 2018
9:00 AM
Calvary Asbury UMC 103 North Church St.
Sudlersville, MD

Details:
I will be holding a live Auction on May 5th to raise funds
for my project to renovate the fellowship hall.
Please consider donating items or services of value.
Donations will be much appreciated. Items will be collected
at the Church from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm the week prior to
the auction. If you wish to donate earlier please contact me.

Gregory Tarr
Life Scout
Crew 175, Calvary Asbury United Methodist Church

Contact Info:
Phone: 410-725-1829 Email: gregorytarr205@gmail.com

~All items to be paid for the day of auction.

Checks should be made out to Calvary-Asbury UMC