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July 25, 2010 Thought for today...

GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
~~ Worship Celebration ~~ OFFERTORY “A crucified believer lives a life
*DOXOLOGY of submission unto God. He’s
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him,”
(Colossians 2:6)
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; God’s instrument. In order for a
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.” believer to be yielded unto God,
God’s people come into His presence with Prayer and Praise his flesh must be crucified.”
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal) SCRIPTURE READING Bonnie English (Charles K. Moore, Jr.)
Colossians 2: 6-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS Rich Ashley ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PRELUDE John Hamrick *HYMN OF PREPARATION Celebration Hymnal # 600

LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES The Acolyte “ I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb” (3 times)
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Choir MEDITATION Rev. Bruce Johnson Please Check appropriate box:
“What It Means to Be Christian”
WELCOME Rev. Bruce Johnson Name: ____________________
Sending Forth
COMING TOGETHER IN WORSHIP VBS Families The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing. Address: ___________________
“One True God”
“Blessed Be Your Name” __________________________
*HYMN OF DEDICATION Celebration Hymnal # 424
What happened at VBS ?
“The Servant Song” Phone : ____________________
*OPENING HYMN Led by VBS Families
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte E-mail: ____________________
“ Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (On Screen)

MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER *BENEDICTION □ I am a visitor

*POSTLUDE
“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. *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able the pastor.
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 † † † † † † † †
□ I would like more
is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” Information on the
We welcome all our visitors today as you worship with us! church.
ANTHEM Choir We hope you will come again! If you are looking for a church home
and want to feel and experience the love of God,
□ I am interested in
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Elizabeth Hamrick 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 1: 2-10
Psalm 85
Colossians 2: 6-15 (16-19)
Luke 11: 1-13
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 &
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 Sue and Larry Smith Mark Miller and

Bonnie English
Prayer Concerns
Ushers Chris and Don Armstrong Liz Benjamin and
(Please fill out and place in the Scott Crandall
offering plate)
Scripture Reader George Barrett Nicole Johnson
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Children’s Message Elizabeth Hamrick Dixie Tipton Bright Hope Laurel
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Counters John Hamrick
And Assistant
Solon O’Neal and
Assistant United Methodist Church
_________________________ Nursery/Preschool Dot Cody Jenny Miller

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

Communion Stewards N/A Dr. Ernie and
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) Need Volunteer(s) Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org
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