October 23rd, 2011 Worship Celebration

19th Sunday after Pentecost

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Food for Thought

Whenever you find a man who says he doesn't believe in a real Right and Wrong, you will find the same man going back on this a moment later (CS Lewis, The Case for Christianity).

" ut Moses again pleaded, Lord, please! Send anyone else. (Exodus 4:13, NLT). B GODS PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE (We will be using The Celebration Hymnal)

ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME PRELUDE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP *OPENING HYMNS

Rich Ashley John Hamrick Acolyte

GIVING OF GODS TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY

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.

The Celebration Hymnal # 42-45 Crown Him Lord of All All Hail the Power of Jesus Name (vv. 1, 3, & 4) Crown Him King of Kings Crown Him with Many Crowns (vv. 1, 3, & 4) Rich Ashley

SCRIPTURE READING Exodus 4:1-17 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.

Andrea Bailey ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please Check appropriate box:

MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORDS PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy 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 not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

HYMN OF PREPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 597 Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated (vv. 1, 2, 5, & 6) SERMON The Reluctant Servant
SENDING FORTH

Name: ____________________ Address: ___________________ __________________________ Phone : ____________________ E-mail: ____________________ I am a visitor I would like a visit from the pastor. I would like more Information on the church. I am interested in joining the church.

Larry Smith

RESPONSE TO PRAYER Peace of Our Praying

Congregation

The people are sent into Ministry with Gods blessing.

Peace of our praying, Faith of forgiving, Way of our walking, King of all kings, Breath of our breathing, Courage of caring, Hope of our hoping, Life of all life. Worship & Song #3022, 2011. Abingdon Press. Used with permission.

*HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal # 602 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able The Acolyte

CHILDRENS MESSAGE
All children from nursery to tweens are invited to Childrens Church immediately after childrens message.

Jenny Miller

ANTHEM

Choir

We welcome all our visitors today as you worship with us! We hope you will come again! If you are looking for a church home and want to feel and experience the love of God, Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you!

A Week In Gods Word For those who would like to study the Lectionary Texts for this week: 19th Sunday After Pentecost Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 or Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 Psalm 1 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Matthew 22:34-46

PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

Alice Vyverberg, Debbie Wolson, Dixie Tipton, Cline Shelton, Ernest Powell, Sam Boyd, Dorleen Mercer , Boots Duke (Suzie Orebaughs brother) , Grace Tew, Kareem Cutkelvin, Carl Pearsall, Rev. Dan Searls, Angela Cline Burnette, Bryan Naulty, Patrick, Scott, Janet, Nadine Robinson, Laura Ponder, Tim Armstrong, Bob Seaman, Palmer Miles, Richard Edwards, Scott, Mandi, Young Life Africa, Kathy Ray, Fred Mould, Sarah Elliott, Susan & John, Doyle and Patsy Taffer, Bill, those affected by the storms, Brian Dodge, Patrick and Tanya, those suffering from job loss and the effects of the economy, those suffering from the storms, this turbulent time in the Middle East, for our world leaders, and for those serving in the Armed Forces.

PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP Today Greeters Mark and Sue Miller Next Week Richard and Phyllis Mason

Prayer Concerns (Please fill out and place in the offering plate) _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ ______________________ __ Date ___________________
Audio-Visual Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Need Volunteer(s) Danny Burnette Brian Dodge Need Volunteer(s) Ushers Harold and Dixie Tipton Dot Cody and J. B. Wallin

Scripture Reader Childrens Message Counters

Andrea Bailey Jenny Miller Solon ONeal and Dick Moeller Marsha Boyd N/A

Marsha Boyd Rev. Johnson Sherry Lesley and Judy Womble Judy Womble N/A

Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church

Rev. Bruce Johnson, Pastor Elizabeth Hamrick, Pianist Andrea Bailey, Music Director John Hamrick, Organist

Nursery/Preschool Communion Stewards

Samuel Johnson, Elizabeth Lesley, James Lesley, Jacob Miller, Sabrina Shelton, and Eden Wood (Acolytes)

Refreshments

271 Laurel Valley Road, Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754 (828) 689-5486 (Church) (828) 680-9931 (Parsonage) (828) 380-2974 (Pastors Cell Phone)
Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org Church E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org Pastors E-mail: bjohnson@wnccumc.net