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October 17th, 2010 ANTHEM Choir The Pain of Loss

O Wait Upon the Lord
~~ Worship Celebration ~~ “When Christ calls a man, He bids
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Linda Gatewood
Laity Sunday All children from nursery to “t’weens” are invited to
him come and die.“

“Children’s Church” immediately after children’s message. -- Martin Luther

“Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith
and love that are in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 1:13, NRSV).
GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
GOD’S PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE OFFERTORY
WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE *DOXOLOGY
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal)
“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
SCRIPTURE READING
PRELUDE John Hamrick Acts 24:1-27
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES The Acolyte SERMON Rev. John Gatewood
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
“Come Next Spring”
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Please Check appropriate box:
SENDING FORTH
Medley of Praise The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing.
Name: ____________________
WELCOME
*HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal #666 Address: ___________________
*OPENING HYMN The Celebration Hymnal #11 “A Charge to Keep I Have”
“ Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” __________________________
THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte
*HYMN OF PREPARATION The Celebration Hymnal #506 *BENEDICTION Phone : ____________________
“I’d Rather Have Jesus” *POSTLUDE
*Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able E-mail: ____________________
SPECIAL MUSIC Dick Moeller and Rev. Gatewood
“Gentile Shepherd” □ I am a visitor
We welcome all our visitors today as you worship with us!
MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER We hope you will come again! If you are looking for a church home □ I would like a visit from
and want to feel and experience the love of God, the pastor.
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you!
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily Bread. □ I would like more
We are currently testing the ability to view our worship service
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Information on the
online. If you have broadband and would like to give it a try, just go to
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the our website, click the link, and tell us what you think. church.
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; Ryan & Brandi
Houk; Kristen Oakes; Diana Biehn; Dot Whittemore, Sabrina, Isabella, Nikki Lloyd, Sandy,
For those who would like to study and unnamed others.
the Lectionary Texts for this week:
(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).
Jeremiah 31:27-34
Psalm 119:97-104
2Timothy 3:14-4:5
Luke 18:1-8
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
Today Next Week

Greeters Sue and Larry Smith Mike and Jenny Miller

Prayer Concerns
Ushers Sylvia and Ed Brantley Liz Benjamin and Scott
(Please fill out and place in the Crandall
offering plate)
Scripture Reader Rich Ashley Don Mathis
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Children’s Message Linda Gatewood Dixie Tipton Bright Hope Laurel
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Counters John Hamrick and Don
Mathis
Don Mathis and Assistant
United Methodist Church
_________________________ Nursery/Preschool Liz Benjamin Judy Womble

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

Communion Stewards N/A 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 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(s) Need Volunteer(s) Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
Church E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org
Date ___________________ Pastor’s E-mail: bjohnson@wnccumc.net