January 29th, 2012 Worship Celebration

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

4th Sunday after the Epiphany

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

Though our feelings come and go, Gods love for us does not (CS Lewis).

GIVING OUR GIFTS TO CHRIST 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 & WELCOME Rich Ashley PRELUDE John Hamrick LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES Duet & Congregation CALL TO WORSHIP Shout to the North (Andrea will bring congregation in to sing final refrain) *OPENING HYMNS The Celebration Hymnal # 7-10 Praise the Almighty King Come, Thou Almighty King (vv. 1, 2, & 4) Glorify Thy Name (vv. 1 & 2) Majesty

SCRIPTURE READING 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.

Bonnie English

HYMNS OF PERPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 649 When I Look Into Your Holiness SERMON Seasoned With Love In a culture of ethical relativity, the church sometimes struggles with the gray areas. What word does the church have to offer when there appear to be no good choices?
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.

Rev. Bruce Johnson

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.

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.

*HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal # 648 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able The Acolyte

SPECIAL MUSIC CHILDRENS SERMON Dixie Tipton

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: 4th Sunday Epiphany Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28

PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH

Mr. & Mrs. Mercer, Alice Vyverberg, Debbie Wolson, Harold & Dixie Tipton, Ernest Powell, Sam Boyd, Kathy Ray, Sarah Elliott, Brian Dodge, Patrick and Tanya, Glen Rainey, Scott, Meaghan, Rebecca Dingess, Juanita Caldwell, Heather Tipton, Cristen, Deana, Nina Rodgers, the Palma family, Layne Wood, Carol Burris, those suffering from job loss and the effects of the economy, the Mercer family, this turbulent time in the Middle East, for our world leaders, and for those serving in the Armed Forces. (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 Greeters Mike and Jenny Miller Next Sunday Danny Burnette and Liz Benjamin Harold and Dixie Tipton

Prayer Concerns (Please fill out and place in the offering plate) _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________
Refreshments Need Volunteers Ushers J. B. Wallin and Danny Burnette Rich Ashley and John Hamrick Jenny Miller N/A Dixie Tipton Samuel Johnson

Counters Nursery Communion Stewards Childrens Sermon Acolyte

John Hamrick and Sherry Lesley Nicole Johnson Dr. Ernie and Frances Powell Jenny Miller Sabrina Shelton

Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church

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

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

Need Volunteers

Date ___________________
Audio-Visual Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Bonnie English Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Rich Ashley

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

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