May 2nd, 2010 ANTHEM Choir

The Importance of the Table

5th Sunday of Easter CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Dixie Tipton
John Wesley once said: “„Too many
~~ Worship Celebration ~~ GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS who are called Christian live as if un-
OFFERTORY der the Gospel there is no sacrifice but
that of Christ on the cross.‟ Granted,
“But the voice from heaven spoke again: „Do not call something unclean if God has *DOXOLOGY: the work of Christ is the only sacrifice
made it clean.‟” (Acts 11:9, NLT) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise
that can atone for sin, but in receiving
Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”
the elements of the Lord's Supper, the
God’s people come into His presence with Prayer and Praise children of God are called to sacri-
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal) SCRIPTURE READING: Bonnie English fice. We receive grace from God at
Acts 11:1-8 His table in order that we might serve
ANNOUNCEMENTS Rich Ashley God in a needy and broken world”.
(Matthew McEwen, Free Methodist
*HYMN OF PREPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 460
PRELUDE John Hamrick Church).
“Let Us Break Bread Together”
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES The Acolyte
MEDITATION Rev. Johnson
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church
“What Has Changed? — Open Table/Open Grace” Please Check appropriate box:
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Choir
HOLY COMMUNION The United Methodist Hymnal # 12 Name: ____________________
Come! Come! Everybody Worship As we come to the Table this morning, the “Hunger Pot” will be on the altar railing.
(The Faith We Sing # 2271) Money from this “pot” is given to help those in need within our community as we share
not only God‟s Table, but God‟s love with humanity. Address: ___________________
WELCOME Rev. Johnson
SENDING FORTH __________________________
*LIFTING OUR PRAISE BEFORE THE LORD ……….. Celebration Hymnal The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing.
Phone : ____________________
“This is Love” #346 *HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal # 429
(from Ephesians 2:4-5; 1 John 4:9-10 (NIV) “They‟ll Know We Are Christians” □ I am a visitor
“And Can It Be?” (vv. 1, 2, & 4) #347
“My Savior‟s Love” (vv. 1 & 4) #348 THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte □ I would like a visit from
“O How He Loves You and Me” #349 *BENEDICTION the pastor.
*POSTLUDE
*Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able □ I would like more
MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Information on the
We welcome 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
church.
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy
love of God, Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you!
will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And for- □ I am interested in
give us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us joining the church.
not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the
power, and the glory, forever. Amen.”
 PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR
A Week In God‟s Word CHURCH FAMILY

For those who would like to Joanne Jackson; Klaus Duda (Glenn White’s brother-in-law–triple bypass); Mabel & Ed
study the Lectionary Texts for Ehresman, John Scott (brother of Pat MacLean), Irving Washington, Martha Miles, Benja-
min Bailey (Snider’s grandson), Scott, Martha, Randy; Jurdy Chandler; Dianne; Erica;
this week they are: Carol Del’Omo; Junior; Clint; Margaret Boylston (cancer); and unnamed others.

Acts 11:1-18 Cathy Willard has been able to go home! Answered prayer!
Psalm 148 (Please review the prayer list and advise if you know of someone who should be added or
Revelation 21:1-6 removed. Write your information on a piece of paper and place it in the offering plate or
John 13: 31-35
If you do not attend adult Sunday School, you just don’t know what you are missing.
Come and find out …. 9:30 each Sunday in Fellowship Hall.

PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP

Today Next Week

Greeters Sheri and Don Mathis Danny Burnette and

Prayer Concerns Bonnie Enlgish
(Please fill out and place in the
Ushers Harold Tipton and Mary Alice and
offering plate) Ed Ponder Monte Veal
Bright Hope Laurel
_________________________ Scripture Reader Bonnie English Monte Veal

_________________________ Children‟s Message Dixie Tipton Jenny Miller United Methodist Church
_________________________ Counters Bonnie English and Tom Wrenn and
Assistant Assistant
_________________________
Nursery/Preschool Jenny Miller J.B. Wallin
Rev. Bruce Johnson, Pastor Andrea Bailey, Music Director
_________________________ Elizabeth Hamrick, Pianist John Hamrick, Organist
Communion Stewards Dr. Ernie and N/A
Frances Powell
_________________________ Post Office Box 865 • Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
Audio-Visual Danny Burnette Danny Burnette (828) 689-5486 (Church) • (828) 689-5561 (Parsonage)
Date ___________________ Brian Dodge Brian Dodge (828) 380-0158 (Pastor’s Cell Phone)
Refreshments Need Volunteer(s) Need Volunteer(s) Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
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