February 12th, 2012 Worship Celebration

GODS PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE (We will be using The UM Hymnal)

6th Sunday after the Epiphany

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Food for Thought

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase (The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.).

GIVING OUR GIFTS TO CHRIST OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY Rich Ashley John Hamrick Duet
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME PRELUDE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP Here I Am to Worship

SCRIPTURE READING 2 Kings 5:1-14 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.

Rich Ashley

*OPENING HYMNS The United Methodist Hymnal # 368 From Where Does My Hope Come It Comes From the Lord My Hope Is Built MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORDS PRAYER
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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

HYMNS OF PERPARATION The United Methodist Hymnal # 707 Hymn of Promise SERMON The Step-Well Solution The step-wells of India are precious sources of life-giving water, but they require people to journey down into huge underground cisterns. They teach us that you have to step down, in order to step up.
SENDING FORTH

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please Check appropriate box: Name: ____________________ Address: ___________________ __________________________ Phone : ____________________ E-mail: ____________________ I am a visitor I would like a visit from the pastor. I would like more Information on the church. I am interested in joining the church.

Rev. Bruce Johnson

RESPONSE TO PRAYER Peace of Our Praying

Congregation

Peace of our praying, Faith of forgiving, Way of our walking, King of all kings, Breath of our breathing, Courage of caring, Hope of our hoping, Life of all life. Worship & Song #3022, 2011. Abingdon Press. Used with permission.

The people are sent into Ministry with Gods blessing.

*HYMN OF DEDICATION The United Methodist Hymnal # 368 My Hope is Built THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able The Acolyte

SPECIAL MUSIC Come, We That Love the Lord/Marching to Zion All who know this song can join in with the refrain:

Duet

Refrain: Were marching to Zion, beautiful, beautiful Zion; were marching upward to Zion, the beautiful city of God. CHILDRENS SERMON Rev. Johnson

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 and want to feel and experience the love of God, Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you!

A Week In Gods Word For those who would like to study the Lectionary Texts for this week: 6th Sunday Epiphany 2 Kings 5:1-14 Psalm 30 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Mark 1:40-45

PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH

Mr. & Mrs. Mercer, Alice Vyverberg, Debbie Wolson, Dixie Tipton, Ernest Powell, Sam Boyd, Kathy Ray, Sarah Elliott, Brian Dodge, Patrick and Tanya, Glen Rainey, Scott, Meaghan, Rebecca Dingess, Juanita Caldwell, Heather Tipton, Cristen, Deana, Nina Rodgers, the Palma family, Layne Wood, Carol Burris, Bruce Harrison, David Bonpart, those suffering from job loss and the effects of the economy, the Mercer family, Patricia Witt and family, this turbulent time in the Middle East, for our world leaders, and for those serving in the Armed Forces. (If you know of someone who should be added to our prayer list, please write it on a piece of paper and place it in the offering plate or give it to the pastor)

PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP Today Greeters Judy Womble and Bonnie English Mark and Lisa Anderson Next Sunday Angela Fox and Sherry Lesley Ed Ponder and Dot Cody

Prayer Concerns
Ushers

(Please fill out and place in the offering plate)

Counters

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Acolyte Nursery Communion Stewards Childrens Sermon

Tom Wrenn and John Hamrick Liz Benjamin N/A Rev. Johnson Jacob Miller

Rich Ashley and Judy Womble Judy Womble N/A Dixie Tipton James Lesley

Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church

Rev. Bruce Johnson, Pastor Elizabeth Hamrick, Pianist Andrea Bailey, Music Director John Hamrick, Organist

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Refreshments Kathy Wrenn Need Volunteers

Samuel Johnson, Elizabeth Lesley, James Lesley, Jacob Miller, Sabrina Shelton, and Eden Wood (Acolytes)

Audio-Visual

Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Rich Ashley

Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Judy Womble

271 Laurel Valley Road, Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754 (828) 689-5486 (Church) (828) 680-9931 (Parsonage) (828) 380-2974 (Pastors Cell Phone)
Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org Church E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org Pastors E-mail: bjohnson@wnccumc.net

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