Asbury UMC

 On Sunday, July 7, 2013 I began serving the congregation of Asbury UMC as their summer supply pastor. I am incredibly honored and excited for this new adventure, and look forward to the new things that God will do through and with this small congregation!


Here's the church from the outside- I love the purple doors! Want to take a look inside? 




Come on in!

This picture makes the sanctuary look deceptively large, but here it is!

(Sorry the picture is dark- I couldn't find the light switch...)

Here's another dark photo of the pews. I love the way they curve. There is a slight slope- I suppose you would call that stadium seating?

And now... the best part. Other than the people, that is. ; )

ISN'T IT GORGEOUS!?!?!?

I am in love with this window. 

 

 These are pretty incredible too.



The Asbury congregation began as a Methodist class in 1787 that met in the home of Colonel William McCullough, and became established in 1796. Francis Asbury laid the cornerstone for the original building on August 9, 1796, and the church and town came to be the first named after the famous bishop. Asbury visited and preached here multiple times before his death. After his last visit on May 9, 1811 he wrote:







"We came to Asbury. I preached and added a special exhortation. Were it not for the brewing and drinking of miserable whiskey, Asbury town would be a pleasant place."



So far I haven't seen any signs of a distillery. I think if Asbury were to return today, he would be quite pleased.