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August 1, 2010 Thought for today...

GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
~~ Worship Celebration ~~ OFFERTORY “There are two kinds of people:
*DOXOLOGY those who say to God, „Thy will
“Oh, how can I give you up, Israel? How can I let you go?”
(Hosea 11:8, NLT)
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; be done‟, and those to whom
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.” God says, „All right, then, have it
GOD’S PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE your way‟.”
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal) SCRIPTURE READING Nicole Johnson (C. S. Lewis)
Hosea 11: 1-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS Rich Ashley
*HYMN OF PREPARATION Celebration Hymnal # 431
PRELUDE John Hamrick “Shine, Jesus, Shine” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES The Acolyte MEDITATION Rev. Bruce Johnson
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church “A Magnificent Obsession” Please Check appropriate box:
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Choir Name: ____________________
“God’s Marvelous Love” HOLY COMMUNION Please Use Bulletin Insert
WELCOME Rev. Bruce Johnson Address: ___________________

*OPENING HYMN Celebration Hymnal __________________________

“This Is Love” Responsive Reading #346 SENDING FORTH
And Can It Be? (vv. 1,2, & 4) #347 The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing. Phone : ____________________
My Savior’s Love (vv. 1 &4) #348
O How He Loves You and Me #349 *HYMN OF DEDICATION Celebration Hymnal # 384 E-mail: ____________________
“Spirit Song”
MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER □ I am a visitor
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come,
□ I would like a visit from
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily Bread. *BENEDICTION
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
the pastor.
*POSTLUDE
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able
is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” □ I would like more
Information on the
ANTHEM Choir church.
“Let Us Break Bread Together” We welcome all our visitors today as you worship with us!
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Dixie Tipton We hope you will come again! If you are looking for a church home □ I am interested in
and want to feel and experience the love of God,
Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you!
joining the church.

A Week In God’s Word
For those who would like to study
the Lectionary Texts for this week:
Hosea 11: 1-11
Psalm 107
Colossians 3: 1-11
Luke 12: 13-21
PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Joanne Jackson; Klaus Duda (Glenn White’s brother-in-law); Mabel & Ed Ehresman; Irving
Washington; Martha Miles; Benjamin Bailey (Snider’s grandson);Scott; Martha; Randy;
Dianne; Erica; Carol Del’Omo; Junior; Clint; Margaret Boylston (cancer); Betty Rose;
Heather; Elaine Greene; Nancy Meade; the Davis family; Brenda Scott; Jerry; Rob; Mabel
Barnes; Mrs. Benjamin; John Tate (Martha & Howard’s son); Denny Walker; Bernice
McCurry; Shirley Bacon; Travis Sparks; Tim English; Bill Ward & Family; Johnny Buckner’s
Family; Ryan & Brandi Houk; Bonnie Sale; and unnamed others.
(Please review the prayer list and advise if you know of someone who should be added or removed.
Write your information on a piece of paper and place it in the offering plate or give it to the Pastor).

PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
Today Next Week

Greeters Mark Miller and Angela Fox and

Bonnie English Danny Burnette
Prayer Concerns
Ushers Liz Benjamin and June and Al Tapio
(Please fill out and place in the Scott Crandall
offering plate)
Scripture Reader Nicole Johnson Louis Belemare
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Children’s Message Dixie Tipton Jenny Miller Bright Hope Laurel
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Counters Solon O’Neal and
Assistant
Dick Moeller and
Bonnie English United Methodist Church
_________________________ Nursery/Preschool Jenny Miller Angela Fox

_________________________ Rev. Bruce Johnson, Pastor Andrea Bailey, Music Director

Communion Stewards Dr. Ernie and N/A
Elizabeth Hamrick, Pianist John Hamrick, Organist
Frances Powell
_________________________ Samuel Johnson, Jacob Miller, Sabrina Shelton, and Eden Wood (Acolytes)

Audio-Visual Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Post Office Box 865 • Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
_________________________ Danny Burnette Brian Dodge (828) 689-5486 (Church) • (828) 689-5561 (Parsonage)
(828) 380-0158 (Pastor’s Cell Phone)
______________________ __ Refreshments Need Volunteer(s) Jenny Millns Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org
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