June 17th, 2012 Worship Celebration

GODS PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE (We will be using The Celebration Hymnal & United Methodist Hymnal)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Food for Thought Congregation Peace of Our Praying The Holy Spirit is the engine that drives the church out into the world (Bishop Will Willimon).

RESPONSE TO PRAYER

A TIME OF CENTERING Congregational Open Our Eyes, Lord (Celebration Hymnal # 633) Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, To reach out and touch Him, and say that we love Him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen, Open our eyes Lord, we want to see Jesus. ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME Rich Ashley LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will be glad and rejoice in You. People: I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. Leader: You are my God, and I will praise You. People: Your are my God, and I will exalt You. My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. CHORAL RESPONSE Choir Easter People, Raise Your Voices (v. 1) *MEDLEY OF HYMNS The United Methodist Hymnal O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (vv. 1-3 & 7) UMH # 57 Blessed Assurance UMH # 369 Sweet Hour of Prayer (v. 1) UMH # 496 MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORDS PRAYER Rich Ashley
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.

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.

SPECIAL MUSIC CHILDRENS SERMON GIVING OUR GIFTS TO CHRIST OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY

Choir Dixie Tipton

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please Check appropriate box: 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.

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.

SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 150 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.

Rich Ashley

HYMN OF PREPARATION The United Methodist Hymnal # 77 How Great Thou Art THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC IN WORSHIP
SENDING FORTH

The people are sent into Ministry with Gods blessing.

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

The United Methodist Hymnal # 378 Amazing Grace The Acolyte

THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able

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: 1 Samuel 8:4-11, 16-20 Psalm 138 or Genesis 3:8-15 Psalm 130 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-35

PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH

Debbie Wolson, Dixie Tipton, Ernest Powell, Sam Boyd, Kathy Ray, Sarah Elliott, Brian Dodge, Harold English, Rev. Ehresman, Chris Armstrong, Larry Norton, Al & June Tapio, Grace Payne, Tom Wrenn, Donna Miles, Martha Miles, Debbie Miles, Shirley Bradley, Johanna Smith, Amanda, Bill Queen, Sue Cantrell, Betty Mould, Jim Young, Carl Pearsall, Scott, Patti Hallowell, Stewart, Shane Johnson, Dedrick Cody, and for those serving in the Armed Forces. (If you know of someone who should be added to our prayer list, please write it on a piece of paper and place it in the offering plate or give it to the pastor)

PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP

Prayer Concerns (Please fill out and place in the offering plate) _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Date ___________________
Greeters

Today Larry and Sue Smith

Next Sunday Mark and Sue Miller

Ushers

J.B. Wallin and Dot Cody

Mark and Lisa Anderson

Counters Nursery Communion Stewards Childrens Sermon Acolyte

John Hamrick and Rich Ashley Marsha Boyd N/A Jenny Miller Jacob Miller

Don Mathis and Solon ONeal Judy Womble N/A Rev. Johnson Samuel Johnson

Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church

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

Refreshments

Sue Smith, Barb Smith, and Lee Moeller Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Judy Womble

Need Volunteers

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

Audio-Visual

Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Louis Bellemare

271 Laurel Valley Road, Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754 (828) 689-5486 (Church) (423) 218-9524 (Home) (423) 741-4169 (Pastors Cell Phone)
Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org Church E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org Pastors E-mail: bjohnson@wnccumc.net

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