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Volume 4, Issue 5

B R IG HT HO P E LAUR E L UNIT E D M E T HO DIS T CHU R CH T O S HAR I NG G O DS LO VE A ND F O R G IVE NE S S WIT H

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May 2012

From the Pastors Desk - Sharing What God Has Shared With Us
have all they really need. I have shared with many over the years that we are all called to ministry: from the youngest to the oldest. We are all called to be witnesses to the love and the saving grace of Jesus Christ. They then worry saying that they dont have this or that. Much like our boy in the caption above, they ask for that one thing they think they are missing. The truth is that God has already given them all they need, all we need to be faithful servants. On that first Pentecost we are told that the Spirit came upon them settling on them like flames and then they began speaking in various tongues to those around sharing the story of Jesus Christ. Today we do the same. We may not be called upon to preach in called upon to share the love of Jesus Christ. If you think that is impossible for someone just like me. I give you this story of my 1st appointment. One of my members who is a few years older than me (I was 25 or 26 at the time), came to me and asked if it was alright to give out Halloween candy to kids. After our talk, she then helped with an outreach where they gave candy at church in 28 degree weather. We gave out 181 bags of candy and touched each child and many parents. The cards simply shared the quote of Jesus calling the children to Him and gave a greeting from the church. From that one simple act, these kids felt loved. That is what we share: not textbook definitions or theological discussions, but the love of Jesus Christ.

Special points of Interest

The Mens Group will be meeting on Sunday, May 6th at 7:46 AM. The 1st Annual Strawberry Festival at BHL will be on Saturday, May 12th from 8:00 AM3:00 PM. The United Methodist Women will be meeting on Tuesday, May 15th at 6:00 PM The Administrative Council will be meeting on Tuesday, May 22nd at 7 PM. Monday, May 28th - 4-H at 6:30 PM

Ever felt like you are about to take a test which you have not studied for? Ever feel ill prepared? If so, you are not alone. In my twelve years in the ministry, I have seen many different people who have found themselves struggling with their places in ministry. Often they have come to me with great ideas, but unsure how they could ever use those ideas in real life. After all, they did not go to seminary, they dont have Masters in Divinity degrees, and they have not gotten the nod of the denomination.

Inside this issue:

MAY SERVICES FINANCIAL REPORT THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP (MAY) MONTHLY CALENDAR INSERT
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Worship Schedule May 6th Scripture Lessons: Acts 8:26-40 The Illuminated Scripture

Holy Communion/Hunger Pot

May 13th May 20th April 22nd Scripture Lesson: John 15:9-17 Sermon: Friends for Hire Scripture Lesson: TBA Sermon: TBA Scripture Lesson: John 15:26-27; 16:4-15 Sermon: Your Spirit-Guide

ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIAL GIVING

April 2012 (1, 5, 8, 15, 22) Average Attendance (Not including Maundy Thurs):56 Regular Giving : Average Regular Giving: Designated Giving: $ 9777.58 $ 2444.40 (per week) $511.00

Easter Lilies Hunger Pot Wedding Fees Strawberry Festival Sponsor Tickets

$255.00 $6.00 $200.00 $50.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rich Ashley, Lay Leader GREETERS: 6 13 20 27 Ken and Lisa Driggers Judy Womble and Bonnie English Angela Fox and Sherry Lesley Mike and Jenny Miller USHERS: 6 13 20 27 Ed Ponder and Dot Cody Bruce Harrison and Danny Burnette Mark and Lisa Anderson Danny Burnette and Marsha Boyd

OFFERTORY PRAYER: SCRIPTURE READERS: 6 13 20 27 Rich Ashley Various Andrea Bailey Judy Womble

Rich Ashley, Lay Leader NURSERY/PRE-SCHOOL: 6 13 20 27 TBA TBA TBA TBA

CHILDRENS TIME:

Jenny Miller, Dixie Tipton, Rev. Johnson, and Cammie Monroe Carolyn Ponder; Lisa Anderson Kathy Wrenn, Lois Lynn Bellemare, & Cammie Monroe Dr. Ernie and Frances Powell ACOLYTE:

CHILDRENS CHURCH: TWEENS CLASS:

COMMUNION STEWARDS: COUNTERS: 6 13 20 27

Don Mathis and Rich Ashley Tom Wrenn and Rich Ashley John Hamrick and Rich Ashley Don Mathis and Angela Fox

6 13 20 27

TBA TBA TBA TBA

AUDIO VISUAL:

Danny Burnette and Brian Dodge

If you are unable to serve when indicated, please ask someone to take your place . IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SERVE IN ANY CAPACITY, please tell the Pastor. THANK YOU for your service and dedication to Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church!

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