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August 15, 2010 ANTHEM “Search Me O God” Choir

Thought for today...
~~ Worship Celebration ~~ CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Elizabeth Hamrick
“What more was there to do for my vineyard that I have not done in it?” (Isa.5:4a NRSV) All children from nursery to “tweens” age are invited to “Though our feelings come and
“Children’s Church” immediately after children’s message. go, God’s love for us does not.”
GOD’S PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE (C.S. Lewis)
WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal)
OFFERTORY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ANNOUNCEMENTS Rich Ashley *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.”
PRELUDE John Hamrick
SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 5: 1-7 Tom Wrenn
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES The Acolyte
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church *HYMN OF PREPARATION #352
“O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus” (1st and last verses)
HANDBELL CALL TO WORSHIP Handbell choir
“Holy, Holy, Holy” Please Check appropriate box:
SERMON ……..“Ignoring the Signs” Rev. Bruce Johnson

WELCOME Rev. Bruce Johnson Name: ____________________

SENDING FORTH
The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing.
*OPENING HYMN Celebration Hymnal Address: ___________________
“Praise to the King” Responsive Reading #102 *HYMN OF DEDICATION #353
“All Hail King Jesus” #103 “Victory in Jesus” (1st and last verses) __________________________
“O Worship the King” (vv. 1, 2 & 5) #104
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte Phone : ____________________
MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
*BENEDICTION E-mail: ____________________
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, *POSTLUDE
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily Bread. *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able □ I am a visitor
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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ □ I would like a visit from
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” the pastor.
We welcome all our visitors today as you worship with us!
We hope you will come again!
SPECIAL MUSIC ….. “Down to the River” Handbell Choir If you are looking for a church home and want to feel □ I would like more
and experience the love of God, Information on the
RECOGNITION OF HERITAGE DAY AWARD RECIPIENTS Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you! church.

□ I am interested in
joining the church.

A Week In God’s Word
For those who would like to study
the Lectionary Texts for this week:
Isaiah 5: 1-7
Psalm 80: 1-2; 8-19
Hebrews 11:29—12:2
Luke 12:49-56
PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Joanne Jackson; Klaus Duda; Mabel & Ed Ehresman; Irving Washington; Martha Miles;
Benjamin Bailey (Snider’s grandson); Martha; Randy; Dianne; Erica; Carol Del’Omo; Junior;
Clint; Margaret Boylston (cancer); Betty Rose; Heather; Nancy Meade; the Davis family;
Brenda Scott; Jerry; Rob; Mabel Barnes; Mrs. Benjamin; John Tate; Denny Walker; Bernice
McCurry; Shirley Bacon; Travis Sparks; Tim English; Bill Ward Family; Johnny Buckner’s
Family; Ryan & Brandi Houk; Bonnie Sale; Randy Hill; Barbara Bardak; Debbie Gallondorn;
Mary Alice Hodges; Elaine Greene’s Family; and unnamed others.
(Please….review prayer list and advise of those who can be removed; also, advise if your prayer
request is “long term” (for available space reasons).
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
Today Next Week

Greeters Sue and Larry Smith Al and June Tapio

Prayer Concerns
Ushers Sylvia and Ed Brantley Harold Tipton and
(Please fill out and place in the Ed Ponder
offering plate)
Scripture Reader Tom Wrenn Louis Bellemare
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Children’s Message Elizabeth Hamrick Dixie Tipton Bright Hope Laurel
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Counters Rich Ashley
And Assistant
Tom Wrenn
And Assistant United Methodist Church
_________________________ Nursery/Preschool Liz Benjamin Judy Womble

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

Communion Stewards N/A N/A
Elizabeth Hamrick, Pianist John Hamrick, Organist
Samuel Johnson, Jacob Miller, Sabrina Shelton, and Eden Wood (Acolytes)
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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 HERITAGE DAY Volunteer(s) Needed Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
COVERED DISH MEAL E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org
AFTER WORSHIP
Date ___________________