August 7th, 2011

8th Sunday after Pentecost Worship Celebration

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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).

Judah said to his brothers, What will we gain by killing our brother? (Genesis 37:26a, NLT).
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 Rev. Johnson 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.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCMENTS PRELUDE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES

SCRIPTURE READING Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.

Andrea Bailey

CALL TO WORSHIP Arr. Mark A. Miller O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing *OPENING HYMNS The Celebration Hymnal # 85-88 Jesus, Name Above All Names Fairest Lord Jesus More Precious Than Silver 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.

HYMN OF PERPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 583 You Are My All in All SERMON Rev. Bruce Johnson Brotherly Love How well do we show love to one another?
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.

The people are sent into Ministry with Gods blessing.

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

The Celebration Hymnal # 571 Trust and Obey The Acolyte

RESPONSE TO PRAYER Peace of Our Praying - Insert MISSIONS REPORT ANTHEM No Hand But Yours CHILDRENS MESSAGE

Congregation Andrea Bailey Choir Rev. Johnson

THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able

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!

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

A Week In Gods Word For those who would like to study the Lectionary Texts for this week: 8th Sunday After Pentecost Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33

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, Sarah Elliott, Susan & John, this turbulent time in the Middle East, for our world leaders, and for those serving in the Armed Forces.

PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP Today Greeters Al and June Tapio Next Week Don and Sheri Mathis

Prayer Concerns (Please fill out and place in the offering plate) _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ ______________________ __ Date ___________________
Audio-Visual Ushers Dick and Lee Moeller Bruce Harrison and Marsha Boyd Rich Ashley Dixie Tipton John Hamrick and Rich Ashley Liz Benjamin N/A

Scripture Reader Childrens Message Counters

Andrea Bailey Rev. Johnson Tom Wrenn and Don Mathis Angela Fox Dr. Ernie and Frances Powell Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Need Volunteer(s)

Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church

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

Nursery/Preschool Communion Stewards

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

Danny Burnette Brian Dodge Need Volunteer(s)

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