August 14th, 2011 Worship Celebration

9th Sunday after Pentecost

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

Every one says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive (CS Lewis).

Then Joseph kissed each of his brothers and wept over them, and after that they began talking freely with him (Genesis 45:15, 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

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 Rich Ashley PRELUDE John Hamrick LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES Acolyte CALL TO WORSHIP Arr. Marc Byrd & Steve Hindalong God of Wonders WELCOME Rev. Johnson *OPENING HYMNS The Celebration Hymnal # 346-349 This is Love And Can It Be? (vv. 1, 2, & 4) My Saviors Love (vv. 1 & 4) O How He Loves You and Me

SCRIPTURE READING Genesis 45:1-15 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.

Rich Ashley

HYMN OF PERPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 139 Great Is Thy Faithfulness SERMON Rev. Bruce Johnson Unleashing Grace Unleashing fury is one option. How do we choose grace instead?
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.

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.

*HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal # 572 Blessed Assurance THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able The Acolyte

RESPONSE TO PRAYER Peace of Our Praying

Congregation

Peace of our praying, Faith of forgiving, Way of our walking, King of all kings, Breath of our breathing, Courage of caring, Hope of our hoping, Life of all life. Worship & Song #3022, 2011. Abingdon Press. Used with permission.

ANTHEM Awake, O Sleeper CHILDRENS MESSAGE

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

Choir Jenny Miller

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: 9th Sunday After Pentecost Genesis 45:1-15 Psalm 133 or Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Psalm 67 Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28

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 Don and Sheri Mathis Next Week Scott Crandall and Liz Benjamin Mark and Lisa Anderson

Prayer Concerns (Please fill out and place in the offering plate) _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ ______________________ __ Date ___________________
Audio-Visual Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Need Volunteer(s) Ushers Bruce Harrison and Marsha Boyd Rich Ashley Jenny Miller John Hamrick and Rich Ashley Liz Benjamin N/A

Scripture Reader Childrens Message Counters

Louie Bellemare Rev. Johnson Solon ONeal and Dick Moeller Judy Womble N/A

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