PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR

CHURCH FAMILY

Joanne Jackson (at Mathis’ Home), Jessica (medical issues); Peggy Hancock and
Cathy Willard (patients at CarePartners Rehab); Bill Ward, Joanne Fox, Ken Driggers,
Ronnie Smith, Baylor Joel Teal and Carey Heaver (children w/cancer), Dixie Tipton,
Mabel & Ed Ehresman, John Scott (brother of Pat MacLean), Vivian Washington, Kelly
Bender, Todd Johnson, Martha Miles, Benjamin Bailey (Snider’s grandson), Dennis
Armstrong and family, Scott, Martha, Randy; Skylar (6-yr old heart surgery); Mr.
Webb; Gerry (Don Armstrong’s sister); Jurdy Chandler, Dianne,Erica, Carol Del’Omo,
Irving Washington, and unnamed others. (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 offer-
ing plate or give it to the pastor)

PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP

Today Next Week

Greeters Judy Womble and Bonnie Monte and Mary Alice

English Veal

Ushers Ed Ponder and Harold Ed Ponder and Harold

Tipton Tipton

Scripture Reader Monte Veal Tom Wrenn

Children’s Message Elizabeth Hamrick Dixie Tipton

Bright Hope Laurel
Counters John Hamrick and Bon- Monte Veal and Tom
nie English Wrenn

Nursery/Preschool Mary Alice Veal Dot Cody

United Methodist Church
Communion Stewards N/A N/A

Audio-Visual Brian Dodge Brian Dodge Rev. Bruce Johnson, Pastor Andrea Bailey, Music Director
Elizabeth Hamrick, Pianist John Hamrick, Organist
Refreshments Julia Ashley Need Volunteer
Post Office Box 865 • Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
(828) 689-5486 (Church) • (828) 689-5561 (Parsonage)
(828) 380-0158 (Pastor’s Cell Phone)
Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org
 Sunday, January 17th, 2010 GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
Worship Celebration *DOXOLOGY:
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise
“But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”
(1 Corinthians 12:7, NASB).
READING OF THE SCRIPTURES: Monte Veal
ENTRANCE AND PRAISE New Testament Reading : 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11 (Pew Bible p. 163)
God’s people come into His presence with Prayer and Praise L: The Word of God for the people of God.
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal)
P: Thanks be to God!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 10:50AM
*HYMN OF PREPARATION
PRELUDE: 10:55 AM "The Apostle’s Creed” Insert
(To the Tune of Ode to Joy)

LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: The Acolyte MEDITATION Rev. Bruce E Johnson
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church This is Christ’s Church: A Small Sign of the Kingdom

WELCOME SENDING FORTH

The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing.
*LIFTING OUR PRAISE BEFORE THE LORD
*HYMN OF DEDICATION # 429
“Press On” (from Philippians 3:1-14 NIV) #525
“They’ll Know We Are Christians”
“The Solid Rock” #526
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte
MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
*BENEDICTION
“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 for- *POSTLUDE
give us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able
not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the ~~~~~~~~~~~
power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” We welcome 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!
ANTHEM Choir
I Would Be True
God’s Tithes and Our Gifts
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
God’s people hear and respond to the Word Attendance 31

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Regular Budget 976.58

Designated Giving 0