March 13th, 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; ""The Christian does not think God will
“She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.” love us because we are good, but that
wanted the wisdom it would give her.” (Genesis 3:6b, NLT). God will make us good because He
SCRIPTURE READING Don Mathis loves us."
GOD’S PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 -- CS Lewis
WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal)
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Johnson All: Thanks be to God.
PRELUDE John Hamrick
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES The Acolyte *HYMNS OF PREPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 292
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church “What Wondrous Love Is This”
GATHERING MUSIC
Grace Flows Down SERMON Rev. Bruce Johnson
“Free to Fall”
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*OPENING HYMNS The Celebration Hymnal # 346-349
“This Is Love” Please Check appropriate box:
SENDING FORTH
“And Can It Be?” (vv. 1, 2, & 4)
The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing.
“My Savior’s Love” (vv. 1 & 4) Name: ____________________
“O How He Loves You and Me” *HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal # 705
“It Is Well” Address: ___________________
MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come,
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte __________________________
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.
*BENEDICTION
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the *POSTLUDE Phone : ____________________
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able
We welcome all our visitors today as you worship with us! E-mail: ____________________
We hope you will come again! If you are looking for a church home
ANTHEM Choir and want to feel and experience the love of God,
Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you! □ I am a visitor
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Dixie Tipton
All children from nursery to “t’weens” are invited to □ I would like a visit from
“Children’s Church” immediately after children’s message. the pastor.

□ I would like more

Information on the
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:
PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY
B. E. Burnette, Joanne Jackson, Don Armstrong, Dorleen Mercer , Edith Kindel (Bonnie’s Mother),
Tracy Pendland, Gary Wilson, Boots Duke (Suzie Orebaugh’s brother) , Steven Boone, Scott, June,
Sandra Sprinkle, Grace Tew, Bob & Elaine Shook, and Betty Anderson.

We also ask for special prayers for the families of Finnie Proffitt and Ruby Farris.
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11

PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
Today Next Week

Greeters Harold and Dixie Tipton Angela Fox and Sherry

Lesley
Prayer Concerns
Ushers Mark and Lisa Anderson Dot Cody and Marsha Boyd
(Please fill out and place in the
offering plate)
Scripture Reader Don Mathis TBA
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Children’s Message Dixie Tipton Jenny Miller Bright Hope Laurel
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Counters John Hamrick and
Assistant
Rich Ashley and Assistant
United Methodist Church
_________________________ Nursery/Preschool J. B. Wallin Deborah White

_________________________ 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 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 Need Volunteer Need Volunteer Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
Church E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org
Date ___________________ Pastor’s E-mail: bjohnson@wnccumc.net