June 5th, 2011 Ascension Sunday ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Food for Thought …

Worship Celebration
“God forbid that I should travel with
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, anybody a quarter of an hour without
throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8, NLT). speaking of Christ to them”
(George Whitefield, Christian History,
GOD’S PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS Issue 38).
WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE OFFERTORY John Hamrick
(We will be using The Celebration & UM Hymnals)
*DOXOLOGY
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;
ANNOUNCMENTS & WELCOME Rev. Johnson
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”
PRELUDE John Hamrick
SCRIPTURE READING Nicole Johnson
Acts 1:6-14
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES Acolyte
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
CALL TO WORSHIP
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“You Are My All in All/Mighty to Save”
*HYMN OF PREPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 444
“I Love to Tell the Story” Please Check appropriate box:
*OPENING HYMNs The Celebration Hymnal # 7 - 10
“PRAISE THE ALMIGHTY KING” Name: ____________________
SERMON Rev. Bruce Johnson
“Come, Thou Almighty King” (vv. 1, 2, & 4)
“Taking Ownership”
“Glorify Thy Name” (vv. 1 & 2) Address: ___________________
“Majesty”
What to do with this messed up world … abandon it or make it better
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MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
HOLY COMMUNION The UM Hymnal # 12
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come,
Phone : ____________________
SENDING FORTH
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. The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing. E-mail: ____________________
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the
*HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal # 446 □ I am a visitor
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.”
“We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations”
ANTHEM Choir □ I would like a visit from
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte the pastor.
“Crown Him with Many Crowns”
*BENEDICTION
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Dixie Tipton *POSTLUDE □ I would like more
*Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able Information on the
All children from nursery to “t’weens” are invited to We welcome all our visitors today as you worship with us!
We hope you will come again! If you are looking for a church home church.
“Children’s Church” immediately after children’s message.
and want to feel and experience the love of God,
Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you! □ 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:
7th Sunday of Easter
Acts 1:6-14
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
John 17:1-11
Prayer Concerns
(Please fill out and place in the
offering plate)
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PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY
\Joanne Jackson, Don Armstrong, Dorleen Mercer , Boots Duke (Suzie Orebaugh’s brother) , Sandra
Sprinkle, Grace Tew, Al Tapio (Heart Surgery), Gabiel Nunez (The Armstrong’s daughter-in-law’s fa-
ther), Fred Mould, Kareem Cuthkelvin, Carl Pearsall, Rev. Dan Searls, Angela Cline Burnette, Bryan
Naulty, Patrick, Scott, Janet, Nadine Robinson, Laura Ponder, those affected by job loss, and those
affected by cancer.
We also praise God today on Angie’s (Frank Fox’s family) report of being cancer free.
Prayer has also been requested for our sisters and brothers in Israel during this turbulent
time in the Middle East.
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
Today Next Week
Greeters Mike and Jenny Miller Larry and Sue Smith
Ushers Judy Womble and Liz Harold and Dixie Tipton
Benjamin
Scripture Reader Nicole Johnson TBA
Children’s Message Dixie Tipton Jenny Miller
Bright Hope Laurel
United Methodist Church
Counters John Hamrick and Bonnie Rich Ashley and Judy
English Womble
Nursery/Preschool Angela Fox Liz Benjamin
Rev. Bruce Johnson, Pastor Andrea Bailey, Music Director
Communion Stewards Dr. Ernie and Frances N/A Elizabeth Hamrick, Pianist John Hamrick, Organist
Samuel Johnson, Elizabeth Lesley, James Lesley, Jacob Miller,
Powell
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 Need Volunteer(s) Need Volunteer(s) Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
Church E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org
Pastor’s E-mail: bjohnson@wnccumc.net