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December 26th, 2010 PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE Food for Thought …

Christmas Sunday
~~ Worship Celebration ~~
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon
His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6, NKJV).
God’s people hear and respond to the Word
GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
“Preach faith till you have faith” (Advice
given to Charles Wesley shortly before
OFFERTORY Aldersgate).
*DOXOLOGY: -- Bishop Peter Boehier, Moravian Church
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”

ENTRANCE AND PRAISE SCRIPTURE READING Andrea Bailey

God’s people come into His presence with Prayer and Praise 1 Corinthians 13
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal)
*HYMN OF PREPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 279
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 10:50AM "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”
PRELUDE: John Hamrick
INVITATION TO THE LOVE FEAST Rich Ashley MEDITATION Rev. Bruce E Johnson
CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Johnson WHY FEAST ON LOVE?
“Here I Am to Worship” The Early Love Feast ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
History of the Modern Love Feast (Songs, Prayers, and Food)
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR AND PASCHAL CANDLES: The Acolyte Wesley and the Moravians
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church Please Check appropriate box:
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBER
*JESUS CHRIST IS BORN! The Celebration Hymnal # 257 - 260 Name: ____________________
THE LOVE FEAST
“Go, Tell It on the Mountain” (vv. 1 & 3) During this time, the buns will be passed out to the congregation serving
“Angels, from the Realms of Glory” (vv. 1, 2, & 5) Address: ___________________
one another. During this time, we invite you to join with us as we share in
“Worthy, You Are Worthy” some of the Carols dealing with Christ’s birth. __________________________
MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER SENDING FORTH
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy Phone : ____________________
The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing.
will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And
forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us *REJOICE WITH EXCEEDING GREAT JOY! E-mail: ____________________
not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the
The Celebration Hymnal # 269-271
power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” □ I am a visitor
“How Great our Joy” (vv. 1, 2, & 4), “Joy to the World” (1, 2, & 4),
SPECIAL MUSIC Choir “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte □ I would like a visit from
*BENEDICTION the pastor.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Rev Johnson
All children from nursery to “t’weens” are invited to *POSTLUDE
“Children’s Church” immediately after children’s message. *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able □ I would like more
We welcome all our visitors today as you worship with us! Information on the
We hope you will come again! If you are looking for a church home church.
and want to feel and experience the love of God,
Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you! □ I am interested in
joining the church.
 PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY
A Week In God’s Word

For those who would like to study

the Lectionary Texts for this week: (Please….review prayer list and advise of those who can be removed; also, advise if your prayer
request is “long term” (for available space reasons).
Isaiah 63:7-9
Psalm 148
Hebrews 2:10-18
Matthew 2:13-23
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
Today Next Week

Greeters Mike and Jenny Miller Scott Crandall and Liz

Benjamin
Prayer Concerns
Ushers Harold and Dixie Tipton Don Mathis and Ed Ponder
(Please fill out and place in the
offering plate)
Scripture Reading Andrea Bailey Nicole Johnson
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Children’s Message Rev. Bruce E Johnson Dixie Tipton Bright Hope Laurel
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Counters Rich Ashley and Assitant Don Mathis and Assistant
United Methodist Church
_________________________ Nursery/Preschool

_________________________ Rev. Bruce Johnson, Pastor Andrea Bailey, Music Director

Communion Stewards N/A Dr. Ernie and Frances
Elizabeth Hamrick, Pianist John Hamrick, Organist
Powell
Samuel Johnson, Jacob Miller, Sabrina Shelton, and Eden Wood (Acolytes)
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Audio-Visual Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette 271 Laurel Valley Road, Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
Danny Burnette Brian Dodge
_________________________ (828) 689-5486 (Church) • (828) 680-9931 (Parsonage)
(828) 380-2974 (Pastor’s Cell Phone)
______________________ __ Refreshments Need Volunteer(s) Need Volunteer(s) Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
Church E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org
Date ___________________ Pastor’s E-mail: bjohnson@wnccumc.net