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CHILDREN‟S MESSAGE Dixie Tipton

September 5, 2010 All children from nursery to “t‟weens” are invited to
“Children‟s Church” immediately after children‟s message. Thought for today...
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“And if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my GIVING OF GOD‟S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS “We were promised sufferings.
disciple” (Luke 14:27, NLT.) OFFERTORY “Amazing Grace” John Hamrick and Charles Carr They were part of the program.
*DOXOLOGY We were even told, „Blessed are
GOD’S PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE
WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; they that mourn.‟”
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal) Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.” - C.S. Lewis

ANNOUNCEMENTS Rich Ashley SCRIPTURE READING Judy Womble

Luke 14:25-33
PRELUDE John Hamrick ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*HYMN OF PREPARATION The Celebration Hymnal #486
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES The Acolyte “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church
SERMON Rev. Bruce Johnson
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Eden Wood and Rev. John Gatewood “Building Towers”
I’ll Sing Your Praise Lord Commitment, Sacrifice, and Generosity
A SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE Insert Please Check appropriate box:
WELCOME Rev. Bruce Johnson
Name: ____________________
*OPENING HYMN The Celebration Hymnal #322-324 SENDING FORTH
“ The Cross - Tree of Life” The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing. Address: ___________________
(Scripture Reading taken from Galatians 6:14, 2:20)
“At the Cross” (vv. 1 & 2) __________________________
*HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal #343
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
“Amazing Grace” 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 □ I would like a visit from
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” the pastor.
ANTHEM Choir We welcome all our visitors today as you worship with us! □ I would like more
More Love to Thee, O Christ We hope you will come again! If you are looking for a church home Information on the
and want to feel and experience the love of God,
church.
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:
Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
Psalm 79:1-9
1 Timothy 2:1-7
Luke 16:1-13
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; 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; Ryan & Brandi Houk; Bonnie Sale;
Randy Hill; Barbara Bardak; Debbie Gallondorn; Mary Alice Hodges; Bill and Nicki Lloyd;
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 Danny Burnette and Frank and Angela Fox

Ed Ponder
Prayer Concerns
Ushers Dot Cody and Frank and Angela Fox
(Please fill out and place in the J.B. Wallin
offering plate)
Scripture Reader Judy Womble Scott Crandall
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Children’s Message Dixie Tipton Elizabeth Hamrick Bright Hope Laurel
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Counters Solon O’Neal and
Assistant
John Hamrick and Rich
Ashley United Methodist Church
_________________________ Nursery/Preschool Jenny Miller J.B. Wallin

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

Communion Stewards Ernie and Francis Powell 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) 380-2974 (Pastor’s Cell Phone)
______________________ __ Refreshments Carolyn Galphin Need Volunteer(s) Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org
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