January 30th, 2011 GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

OFFERTORY Food for Thought …

~~ Worship Celebration ~~ *DOXOLOGY
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; [On Church Membership] “It must be
“You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14a, NRSV). Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.” most emphatically stated that the items
or particulars included in a
GOD’S PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE SCRIPTURE READING Elizabeth Hamrick homogeneous class are almost the
WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE Matthew 5:1-12 (pp. 4, Pew Bible) reverse of what St. Paul meant by
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal) members. By members he meant what
we should call organs, things
ANNOUNCEMENTS Rich Ashley Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. essentially different from, and
All: Thanks be to God. complementary to, one another, things
differing not only in structure and
PRELUDE John Hamrick function but also in dignity”
*HYMNS OF PREPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 444
-- CS Lewis (The Weight of Glory)
CALL TO WORSHIP “I Love to Tell the Story”
Heart of Worship
SERMON Rev. Bruce Johnson
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES The Acolyte “I Have a Dream”
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Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS Insert
Please Check appropriate box:
WELCOME Rev. Bruce Johnson We welcome Sarah Pressly from Christ UMC, Hickory and
Carol Evans from Mars Hill UMC.
Name: ____________________
*OPENING HYMNS The Celebration Hymnal # 346-349
SENDING FORTH
The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing. Address: ___________________
“This Is Love”
“And Can It Be” (vv. 1, 2, & 4) __________________________
“My Savior’s Love” (vv. 1 & 4) *HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal # 429
“O How He Loves You and Me” “They’ll Know We Are Christians” Phone : ____________________

MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte E-mail: ____________________
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, *BENEDICTION
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily Bread. *POSTLUDE □ I am a visitor
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
*Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the We welcome all our visitors today as you worship with us! □ I would like a visit from
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” We hope you will come again! If you are looking for a church home the pastor.
and want to feel and experience the love of God,
ANTHEM Choir Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you!
□ I would like more
Information on the
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Jenny Miller
All children from nursery to “t’weens” are invited to church.
“Children’s Church” immediately after children’s message.
□ I am interested in
joining the church.
 PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY
A Week In God’s Word
For those who would like to study B. E. Burnette, Joanne Jackson, Don Armstrong, Dorleen Mercer (Stage 4 Cancer),
Edith Kindel (Bonnie’s Mother), Tracy Pendland, Ebb Jenkins, Gary Wilson, Boots Duke (Suzie Ore-
the Lectionary Texts for this week: baugh’s brother) , Kathy Wrenn, Steven Boone, Scott, June, and Grace Tew.

We also ask specially prayers for the family of Steve Springer.

4th Sunday after Epiphany
(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).
Micah 6:1-8
Psalm 15
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Matthew 5:1-12
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
Today Next Week

Greeters Danny Burnette and Judy

Womble

Prayer Concerns Ushers Angela Fox and J. B .

Wallin
(Please fill out and place in the
offering plate) Scripture Reader Elizabeth Hamrick

_________________________ Children’s Message Jenny Miller Dixie Tipton Bright Hope Laurel
United Methodist Church
_________________________ Counters Rich Ashley and Assistant

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Nursery/Preschool Jenny Miller Angela Fox
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Rev. Bruce Johnson, Pastor Andrea Bailey, Music Director
Communion Stewards N/A Dr. Ernie and Frances
Elizabeth Hamrick, Pianist John Hamrick, Organist
_________________________ Powell
Samuel Johnson, Jacob Miller, Sabrina Shelton, and Eden Wood (Acolytes)

_________________________ Audio-Visual Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette 271 Laurel Valley Road, Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
Danny Burnette Brian Dodge
(828) 689-5486 (Church) • (828) 680-9931 (Parsonage)
_________________________ (828) 380-2974 (Pastor’s Cell Phone)
Refreshments Children’s Birthday Need Volunteer Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
Celebration Church E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org
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Pastor’s E-mail: bjohnson@wnccumc.net
Date ___________________