June 24th, 2012 Worship Celebration

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

Pentecost Sunday

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

GIVING OUR GIFTS TO CHRIST 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.

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 LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP WELCOME *OPENING HYMNS Rich Ashley Rev. Johnson

SCRIPTURE READING 1 Samuel 17:1-23, 32-49 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.

Louie Bellemare ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.

HYMN OF PREPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 704-705 God Will Make a Way It Is Well With My Soul SERMON Rev. Bruce Johnson Beyond the Valley THE TRUTHS IN LIFE Bad news Sometimes we face more than one giant. Good news We have one god on our side and that it the One True God. His loves endures forever and is poured out on us all!!!
SENDING FORTH

The Celebration Hymnal # 19-21 Sing His Praise Let There Be Glory and Honor and Praises O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing (vv.1, 2, 3 & 5)

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.

The people are sent into Ministry with Gods blessing.

*HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal # 526 My Hope Is Built THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able The Acolyte

RESPONSE TO PRAYER Peace of Our Praying

Congregation

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

Choir Rev. Johnson

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: 4th Sunday After Pentecost 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 3249 and Psalm 9:9-20 or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 10-16, Psalm 133 or Job 38:1-11 and Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Mark 4:35-41

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, Darlene Odgen, 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 Today Greeters Mark and Sue Miller Next Sunday Louie and Lois Lynn Bellemare Harold and Dixie Tipton

Prayer Concerns (Please fill out and place in the offering plate) _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Date ___________________
Ushers Mark and Lisa Anderson

Counters Nursery Communion Stewards Childrens Sermon Acolyte

Rich Ashley Wrenn Judy Womble N/A Jenny Miller Jacob Miller

and

Tom John Hamrick and Bonnie English Jenny Miller Dr. Ernie and Frances Powell Rev. Johnson Sabrina Shelton

Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church

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

Refreshments

Ladies of Church

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 Louie Bellemare

Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Rich Ashley

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

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