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ANTHEM Choir Food for Thought …

December 5th, 2010 “I Want to Be Ready”
~~ Worship Celebration ~~ CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Dixie Tipton
"Humans are amphibians - half spirit
and half animal. As spirits they belong
All children from nursery to “t’weens” are invited to to the eternal world, but as animals they
“The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: „Prepare the way of the “Children’s Church” immediately after children’s message. inhabit time."
Lord, make his paths straight‟” (Matthew 3:3b, NRSV). -- CS Lewis
GOD’S PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE OFFERTORY
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal) *DOXOLOGY
ANNOUNCEMENTS Rich Ashley “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;
PRELUDE John Hamrick Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES The Acolyte
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church SCRIPTURE READING Andrea Bailey
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Andrea Bailey Matthew 3:1-12
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
WELCOME Rev. Bruce Johnson *HYMN OF PREPARATION Insert ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH “Wild and Lone the Prophet’s Voice”
Leader: On this second Sunday of Advent, as we think about the coming Please Check appropriate box:
of Jesus Christ, we light the candle of peace. Jesus Christ is our peace. SERMON Rev. Bruce Johnson
(Ephesians 2:14) “Taking the Dip” Name: ____________________
People: He is the Prince of Peace, and the fruit of His presence is
peace. (Isaiah 9:6; Galatians 5:22) HOLY COMMUNION Insert
Leader: Christ comes to bring justice, wholeness, and harmony to every
Address: ___________________
relationship throughout all creation. He wants to continually grant us SENDING FORTH
peace in every situation. (2 Thessalonians 3:16) __________________________
The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing.
People: Jesus, we pray, guide our feet into the path of peace.
(Luke 1:79) *HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal # 436 Phone : ____________________
“Freely, Freely”
*OPENING HYMN The Celebration Hymnal # 242-244 E-mail: ____________________
“ God With Us” THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte
(Scripture Reading taken from Matthew 1:23, NKJV) *BENEDICTION □ I am a visitor
“Emmanuel” *POSTLUDE
“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able □ I would like a visit from
We welcome all our visitors today as you worship with us! the pastor.
MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER We hope you will come again! If you are looking for a church home
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, and want to feel and experience the love of God, □ I would like more
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily Bread. Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you!
Information on the
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. church.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.”
□ I am interested in
joining the church.
 PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY
A Week In God’s Word
Joanne Jackson; Mabel & Ed Ehresman; Irving Washington; Shirley Bacon; Bob Seaman,
Julia Ashley, Ryan & Brandi Houk; Kristen Oakes; Diana Biehn; Dot Whittemore, Sabrina,
For those who would like to study Isabella, Clint, Mary, Brian, Sandy, Nikki Lloyd, Tom Chahalis, Steve Springer, Grace Tew,
the Lectionary Texts for this week: Martha Miles, Scott, Anya, Sandra Sprinkle, Randy, Mr. Coates, and unnamed others.
(Please….review prayer list and advise of those who can be removed; also, advise if your prayer
Isaiah 11:1-10 request is “long term” (for available space reasons).
Psalm 72:1-7
Romans 15:4-13
Matthew 3:1-12
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
Today Next Week

Greeters Mike and Jenny Miller Sheri and Don Mathis

Prayer Concerns
Ushers Harold and Dixie Tipton Lisa and Mark Anderson
(Please fill out and place in the
offering plate)
Scripture Reader Andrea Bailey Rich Ashley
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Children’s Message Dixie Tipton Jenny Miller Bright Hope Laurel
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Counters Rich Ashley and Bonnie
English
Rich Ashley and Bonnie
English United Methodist Church
_________________________ 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
Powell
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
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(828) 380-2974 (Pastor’s Cell Phone)
______________________ __ Refreshments Carolyn Ponder Misty and Christy Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
Church E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org
Date ___________________ Pastor’s E-mail: bjohnson@wnccumc.net