July 31st, 2011

7th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Celebration

But Jesus said, That isnt necessaryyou feed them (Matthew 14:16, NLT).

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

I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spareIf our charities do not at all pinch or hamper us, they are too small. There ought to be things we should like to do and cannot do because our charitable expenditures excludes them (Mere Christianity, CS Lewis).

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

GIVING OF GODS TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY Rich Ashley John Hamrick Acolyte
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.

ANNOUNCMENTS PRELUDE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP WELCOME *OPENING HYMNS

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 14:13-21 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.

Lee Moeller

Rev. Johnson
The Celebration Hymnal # 579-581

HYMN OF PERPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 526 The Solid Rock SERMON Rev. Bruce Johnson What am I to do with THIS? Many times we think we have nothing, but sometimes what we have is what someone really needs
SENDING FORTH

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please Check appropriate box: Name: ____________________ Address: ___________________ __________________________ Phone : ____________________ E-mail: ____________________ I am a visitor

In God I Trust Through It All Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (vv. 1, 2, & 4) 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.

The people are sent into Ministry with Gods blessing.

REFLECTIONS ON THE BODY OF CHRIST

Andrea Bailey

*HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal # 575 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able The Acolyte

ANTHEM Seek Ye First CHILDRENS MESSAGE

All children from nursery to tweens are invited to Childrens Church immediately after childrens message.

Choir Jenny Miller

I would like a visit from the pastor. I would like more Information on the church. I am interested in joining the church.

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: 7th Sunday After Pentecost Genesis 32:22-31 Psalm 17:1-7, 15 or Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21

PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

\Joanne Jackson, Dorleen Mercer , Boots Duke (Suzie Orebaughs brother) , Sandra Sprinkle, Grace Tew, Kareem Cutkelvin, Carl Pearsall, Rev. Dan Searls, Angela Cline Burnette, Bryan Naulty, Patrick, Scott, Janet, Nadine Robinson, Laura Ponder, Tim Armstrong, Bob Seaman, Palmer Miles, Richard Edwards, Jordan Bellemare (travel mercies), Scott, Mandi, Young Life Africa, Cline Shelton, Kathy Ray, Fred Mould, this turbulent time in the Middle East, for our world leaders, and for those serving in the Armed Forces.

PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP Today Greeters Mark and Sue Miller Next Week Al and June Tapio

Prayer Concerns (Please fill out and place in the offering plate) _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ ______________________ __ Date ___________________
Audio-Visual Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Church Luncheon Ushers Al and June Tapio Dick and Lee Moeller

Scripture Reader Childrens Message Counters

Lee Moeller Jenny Miller

Rich Ashley Rev. Johnson

Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church

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

John Hamrick and Bonnie Tom Wrenn and Don English Mathis Jenny Miller N/A Dr. Ernie and Frances Powell Danny Burnette Brian Dodge Need Volunteer(s)

Nursery/Preschool Communion Stewards

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

Refreshments

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