Sunday, March 7, 2010 PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE

God’s people hear and respond to the Word A Lenten Thought

3rd Sunday of Lent
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Jenny Miller “To change and to change for
Worship Celebration the better are two different
GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS things”
“So if you think you are standing, watch out that you do not fall" OFFERTORY (German Proverb).
(1 Corinthians 10:12, NRSV). *DOXOLOGY:
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise
ENTRANCE AND PRAISE Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”
God’s people come into His presence with Prayer and Praise
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal) READING OF THE SCRIPTURES: Nicole Johnson
New Testament Reading : 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 (Pew Bible # 161)
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 10:50AM L: The Word of God for the people of God.
P: Thanks be to God!
PRELUDE: 10:55 AM
*HYMN OF PREPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 583
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: The Acolyte "You Are My All in All”
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church
MEDITATION Rev. Bruce E Johnson
WELCOME A Turkish Delight

*LIFTING OUR PRAISE BEFORE THE LORD ….. …. Celebration Hymnal SENDING FORTH
“Praise to the Almighty King” (from 1 Chronicles 29:11-13 NIV) #7 The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing. Please Check if appropriate:
“Come Thou Almighty King” (vv. 1, 2, and 4) #8
“Glorify Thy Name” (vv. 1 and 2) #9 *HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal # 488 □ I am a visitor
“Majesty” #10 “Just As I Am”
□ I would like a visit from
MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte the pastor.
*BENEDICTION
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy *POSTLUDE □ I would like more
will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And for- *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able Information on the
give us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us ~~~~~~~~~~~ church.
not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the We welcome our visitors today as you worship with us! We hope you will come
power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” 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!
□ I am interested in
joining the church.
ANTHEM Choir

A Week In God’s Word
For those who would like to
study the Lectionary Texts for
this week they are:
Isaiah 55:1-9
Psalm 63:1-8
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9
Prayer Concerns
(Please fill out and place in the
offering plate)
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PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR
CHURCH FAMILY
Joanne Jackson; Mike Miller; Tom Wrenn; Cathy Willard (patients at CarePartners Rehab);
Mabel & Ed Ehresman, John Scott (brother of Pat MacLean), Irving Washington, Martha
Miles, Benjamin Bailey (Snider’s grandson), Scott, Martha, Randy; Skylar (6-yr old heart
surgery); the Webb family; Jurdy Chandler, Dianne,Erica, Carol Del’Omo, Junior; Clint,
and unnamed others.
(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 Next Week
Greeters Judy Womble and Angela Ed and Carolyn Ponder
Fox
Ushers Dot Cody and J. B. Wallin Ed and Sylvia Brantley
Scripture Reader Nicole Johnson Judy Womble
Bright Hope Laurel
United Methodist Church
Children’s Message Jenny Miller Elizabeth Hamrick
Counters Sherri Lesley and John Rich Ashley and Tom
Hamrick Wrenn
Nursery/Preschool Jenny Miller J. B. Wallin
Communion Stewards Ernie & Frances Powell N/A Rev. Bruce Johnson, Pastor Andrea Bailey, Music Director
Elizabeth Hamrick, Pianist John Hamrick, Organist
Audio-Visual Brian Dodge Brian Dodge Post Office Box 865 • Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
(828) 689-5486 (Church) • (828) 689-5561 (Parsonage)
Refreshments Carolyn Ponder Need Volunteer(s) (828) 380-0158 (Pastor’s Cell Phone)
Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org