July 4, 2010 The Elements of a "Viral"

Church
Independence Sunday “A „viral‟ church is one which is grow-
ANTHEM: “Touch Somebody‟s Life” Choir ing very rapidly. A viral church must
~~ Worship Celebration ~~ have a special attitude about itself. A
CHILDREN‟S MESSAGE Elizabeth Hamrick viral church strives for quality. The
“After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to
viral church is safe. The viral church is
every town and place where he himself intended to go.” (Luke 10:1, RSV).
GIVING OF GOD‟S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS predictable. Yes, I would like my
OFFERTORY “Battle Hymn of the Republic” Rev. Johnson church to go viral. I would like to see
God’s people come into His presence with Prayer and Praise the Lord add people like I have read
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal and Insert) *DOXOLOGY about in the Book of Acts. However, I
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise am going to be obedient if that never
Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS Rich Ashley happens. I am going to praise my Lord
PRELUDE John Hamrick regardless. I am going to keep working
SCRIPTURE READING Lee Moeller even if no one else ever comes” .
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES The Acolyte
Luke 10: 1-11; 16-20 (Prentis McGoldrick).
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church
*HYMN OF PREPARATION #807
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “This Is My Song” Choir __________________________
“My Country , „Tis of Thee”
WELCOME Rev. Bruce Johnson Please Check appropriate box:
MEDITATION “A Viral Church” Rev, Bruce Johnson
*LIFTING OUR PRAISE BEFORE THE LORD Celebration Hymnal Name: ____________________
HOLY COMMUNION Please Use Insert
“This Is Love” # 346 Address: ___________________
Leader: Because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us
SENDING FORTH
alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is my The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing.
grace you have been saved. __________________________
People: Thank You, Father, for Your amazing love.
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
Leader: This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only “We‟ve A Story to Tell to the Nations” #424 Phone : ____________________
Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love: not that
we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte □ I am a visitor
sacrifice for our sins. *BENEDICTION
People: Thank You, Father, for Your amazing love. *POSTLUDE □ I would like a visit from
“And Can It Be?” (vv. 1, 2, &4) #347 *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able the pastor.
“My Savior‟s Love” (vv. 1 & 4) #348
“O How He Loves You and Me” (vv. 1 & 2) #349 ~~~~~~~~~~
□ I would like more
We welcome all our visitors today as you worship with us! Information on the
MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD‟S PRAYER We hope you will come again! If you are looking for a church home church.
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy and want to feel and experience the love of God,
will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you! □ I am interested in
forgive 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.”
 A Week In God‟s Word PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

For those who would like to
study the Lectionary Texts for
this week they are:
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Galatians 6: (1-6) 7-16
Luke 10:1-11; 16-20
Joanne Jackson; Klaus Duda (Glenn White’s brother-in-law); Mabel & Ed Ehresman, Ir-
ving Washington, Martha Miles, Benjamin Bailey (Snider’s grandson), Scott, Martha,
Randy; Dianne; Erica; Carol Del’Omo; Junior; Clint; Margaret Boylston (cancer); Betty
Rose; Heather; Elaine Greene, Nancy Meade, the Davis family; Brenda Scott; Jerry; Rob;
Mabel Barnes; Mrs. Benjamin; John Tate (son of Martha and Howard); Denny Walker;
and unnamed others.
(Please review the prayer list and advise if you know of someone who should be added
or removed. Write your information on a piece of paper and place it in the offering
plate or give it to the Pastor). Your help is needed to keep this list current.

PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP

Today Next Week

Greeters Danny Burnette and Lois Lynn and
Bonnie English Louis Bellemre
Prayer Concerns
(Please fill out and place in the Ushers Angela Fox and Don and Sheri Mathis
offering plate) Bonnie English

_________________________ Scripture Reader Lee Moeller Judy Womble Bright Hope Laurel
_________________________ Children‟s Message Elizabeth Hamrick Dixie Tipton
United Methodist Church
_________________________ Counters Tom Wrenn and Don Mathis and
Assistant Bonnie English
_________________________
Nursery/Preschool Jenny Miller J.B. Wallin
_________________________ Rev. Bruce Johnson, Pastor Andrea Bailey, Music Director
Communion Stewards Dr. Ernie and Frances N/A Elizabeth Hamrick, Pianist John Hamrick, Organist
_________________________ Powell Samuel Johnson, Jacob Miller, Sabrina Shelton, and Eden Wood (Acolytes)

Audio-Visual Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Post Office Box 865 • Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
_________________________ (828) 689-5486 (Church) • (828) 689-5561 (Parsonage)
Danny Burnette Brian Dodge
(828) 380-0158 (Pastor’s Cell Phone)
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