February 6th, 2011 ANTHEM Choir ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Freely, Freely Food for Thought …

~~ Worship Celebration ~~
“You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14a, NRSV). CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Dixie Tipton “It the whole universe has no meaning,
All children from nursery to “t’weens” are invited to we should never have found out that it
GOD’S PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE “Children’s Church” immediately after children’s message. has no meaning: just as, if there were
WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE no light in the universe and therefore
ANNOUNCEMENTS no creatures with eyes, we should never
GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS know it was dark. Dark would be
PRELUDE John Hamrick
OFFERTORY without meaning”
GATHERING IN WORSHIP AND PRAISE Rev. Johnson
*DOXOLOGY -- CS Lewis.
“Alleluia, Allelu” “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;
“Sanctuary” Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”
Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary,
Pure and Holy, tried and true, SCRIPTURE READING Nicole Johnson
With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living, sanctuary for You. Matthew 5:13-20 (pp. 4, Pew Bible)
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
*OPENING HYMN “This Little Light of Mine” All: Thanks be to God.
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This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine!
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine! *HYMNS OF PREPARATION The United Methodist Hymnal # 432
Please Check appropriate box:
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine! “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love”
Let it shine! Let it shine! Let it shine! Name: ____________________
SERMON Rev. Bruce Johnson
Hide it under a bushel: NO! I’m a gonna let it shine. “When the Light Goes Out”
Address: ___________________
Hide it under a bushel: NO! I’m a gonna let it shine.
Hide it under a bushel: NO! I’m a gonna let it shine. HOLY COMMUNION The United Methodist Hymnal # 12-14
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Let it shine! Let it shine! Let it shine!
SENDING FORTH
The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing. Phone : ____________________
Don’t let Satan blow it out! I’m a gonna let it shine.
Don’t let Satan blow it out! I’m a gonna let it shine. E-mail: ____________________
*HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal # 437
Don’t let Satan blow it out! I’m a gonna let it shine.
“Send the Light”
Let it shine! Let it shine! Let it shine! □ I am a visitor
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte
(Repeat Refrain) □ I would like a visit from
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE the pastor.
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES The Acolyte
*Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church We welcome all our visitors today as you worship with us! □ I would like more
We hope you will come again! If you are looking for a church home Information on the
MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER and want to feel and experience the love of God,
Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you!
church.
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come,
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. □ I am interested in
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the joining the church.
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.”

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, Ebb Jenkins, Gary Wilson, Boots Duke (Suzie Orebaugh’s brother) , Kathy Wrenn,
Steven Boone, Scott, June, Sandra Sprinkle, and Grace Tew.

We also ask specially prayers for the family of Steve Springer.

5th Sunday after Epiphany
(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).
Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12)
Psalm 112:1-9(10)
1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)
Matthew 5:13-20
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
Today Next Week

Greeters Ed and Carolyn Ponder Don and Sheri Mathis

Prayer Concerns Ushers Harold and Dixie Tipton Mark and Lisa Anderson

(Please fill out and place in the

offering plate) Scripture Reader Nicole Johnson Tom Wrenn

_________________________ Children’s Message Dixie Tipton Elizabeth Hamrick Bright Hope Laurel
United Methodist Church
_________________________ Counters Don Mathis and Assistant John Hamrick and
Assistant
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Nursery/Preschool Angela Fox Liz Benjamin
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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)

_________________________ 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
Pastor’s E-mail: bjohnson@wnccumc.net
Date ___________________