April 21st, 2011 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Food for Thought …

Maundy Thursday Service
“God is not proud…He will have us
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“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in 3 Scripture Reading Tom Wrenn even though we have shown that we
me” (John 14:1, NRSV). prefer everything else to Him.”
Luke 22:7-13
-- CS Lewis
GOD’S PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE
WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE A Time of Silent Meditation
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal and The Faith We Sing)
THE EVENING OFFERING
PRELUDE John Hamrick
WELCOME Rev. Johnson Narration Rev. Johnson
PROCESSIONAL Choir
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me 4th Scripture Reading Rev. Johnson
Luke 22:14-20
The Journey to Jerusalem
THE LORD’S SUPPER Insert ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jesus at Bethany The Prayer of Thanksgiving and Pardon
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1 Scripture Reading Andrea Bailey A Response to Prayer The Faith We Sing # 2054 Please Check appropriate box:
John 12:1-12 In Remembrance of Me
The Great Thanksgiving Name: ____________________
*Response to the Word The Faith We Sing # 2034
Blessed Be the Name of the Lord The Sharing of the Lord’s Table Address: ___________________
*A Response to God’s Grace The Faith We Sing # 2108
A Time of Silent Meditation O How He Loves You and Me __________________________
The Evening Prayer Rev. Johnson The Prayer of Thanksgiving and Benediction Phone : ____________________
*Call to Discipleship The Celebration Hymnal # 600 Leader: Holy Trinity, you have given yourself to us through the life and
E-mail: ____________________
I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb death of Jesus Christ.
□ I am a visitor
Our Savior is Sold All: With Thanksgiving, we go now to give ourselves for others.
Narration Rev. Johnson
(After this prayer, the service ends with the singing of Amazing Grace - v. □ I would like a visit from
the pastor.
2nd Scripture Reading Rich Ashley 1 and will continue tomorrow night at 7 PM)
Luke 22:1-6
*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
A Time of Silent Meditation
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,
Preparing for Passover Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you! □ I am interested in
Narration Rev. Johnson
joining the church.
 A Week In God’s Word
For those who would like to study
the Lectionary Texts for this week:
Holy Thursday
Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Prayer Concerns
(Please fill out and place in the
offering plate)
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PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY
B. E. Burnette, Joanne Jackson, Don Armstrong, Dorleen Mercer , Edith Kindel (Bonnie’s Mother),
Tracy Pendland, Gary Wilson, Boots Duke (Suzie Orebaugh’s brother) , Scott, Bill, Sandra Sprinkle,
Grace Tew, Bob & Elaine Shook, Betty Anderson, Beth O’Reilly, Ed Ponder, Al Tapio (Heart Surgery),
and Gabiel Nunez (The Armstrong’s daughter-in-law’s father).
We also ask special prayers for those serving our country and for those who have been affected by
the natural disasters in Asia.
April is Autism Awareness Month. This year’s theme is : “Light it up Blue”! They ask that
any wishing to push for Autism research and development to wear blue.
Prayer has also been requested for our sisters and brothers in Israel during this turbulent
time in the Middle East.
HOLY WEEK EVENTS/SERVICES
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 22nd 2011 at 7 PM
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 23rd 2011 at 1 PM
Easter Sunrise Service
Wolf Laurel Country Club Bright Hope Laurel
Sunday, April 24th 2011 at 6:30 AM
United Methodist Church
Easter Sunday Breakfast
Breakfast will be at the church following the Sunrise Service
Rev. Bruce Johnson, Pastor Andrea Bailey, Music Director
Easter Worship Service Elizabeth Hamrick, Pianist John Hamrick, Organist
Our Easter Worship Service will be at 11 AM. Samuel Johnson, Jacob Miller, Sabrina Shelton, and Eden Wood (Acolytes)
271 Laurel Valley Road, Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
(828) 689-5486 (Church) • (828) 680-9931 (Parsonage)
(828) 380-2974 (Pastor’s Cell Phone)
Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
Church E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org
Pastor’s E-mail: bjohnson@wnccumc.net