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Volume 4, Issue 6

B R IG HT HO P E LAUR E L UNIT E D M E T HO DIS T CHU R CH T O S HAR I NG G O DS LO VE A ND F O R G IVE NE S S WIT H

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June 2012

From the Pastors Desk - Never Far Away

difficult for clergy families as we are often sent to be part of a new family. Often, we do not get the luxury of being a life-long resident of anywhere. As I sat at the desk and started writing this newsletter note, I found myself looking for the right words, feelings, thoughts: and then I stopped and went home. Over the next few days while packing boxes, meeting with the copy machine guy, and taking church mail to the post office, I found myself still thinking about this note. It was on Friday that someone sent me a message which had a link to the above picture. It is from a friend and colleague who like us are packing boxes and getting the kids ready. Why do we need a church family? It is not the 11th commandment: Thou shalt have one. But it is a part of who we are as Christians. We are brothers and sisters in Christ. We are given the blessing of sharing our lives and experiences with one another: both the joys and concerns. We stand with one another and celebrate a birth. We pray together and lay hands on blankets when someone hurts. We do this together. We do this as family. Not just a family, but Gods family!!! As I write this and pack yet another box, I Bright Hope Laurel was not just a stop on the road but home. Someone once said home is where the heart is. I say that home is where those who love you and stand with you are! In twelve years of ministry, I can say this of BHL: there is love! I leave you excited about my upcoming ministry at JCMC, but also a bit sad as we now leave friends and I dare say family. Whoever follows has been given more than a new post; but has inherited a new family full of love and joy. Share that joy with him so that he knows what we know: BHL is home! Know that you will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
In the love of Jesus

Special points of Interest

The Mens Group will be meeting on Sunday, June 3rd at 7:46 AM. The United Methodist Women will be meeting on Tuesday, June 19th at 6:00 PM Monday, June 25th - 4-H at 6:30 PM

Inside this issue:

JUNE SERVICES FINANCIAL REPORT THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP (JUNE) MONTHLY CALENDAR INSERT
2 2 3

Worship Schedule June 3rd Scripture Lessons: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 Image Isnt Everything

Holy Communion/Hunger Pot

June 10th June 17th June 24th Scripture Lesson: Acts 15:36-41 Sermon: Larry Smith Speaking Scripture Lesson: TBA Sermon: TBA Scripture Lesson: 1 Samuel 17:1-23, 32-49 Sermon: Beyond the Valley

ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIAL GIVING

June 2012 (Includes April 29th and does not include May 27) Average Attendance (Not including Maundy Thurs):66 Regular Giving : Average Regular Giving: Designated Giving: $ 7141.47 $ 1785.37 (per week) $202.04

Hunger Pot Strawberry Festival

$26.00 $176.04

($ 1897.60 per week is needed to meet our church budget.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rich Ashley, Lay Leader GREETERS: 3 10 17 24 Bonnie English and Danny Burnette Ken and Lisa Driggers Sue and Larry Smith Mark and Sue Miller USHERS: 3 10 17 24 Ed and Sylvia Brantley Charlie Gardner and Ed Ponder J. B. Wallin and Dot Cody Mark and Lisa Anderson

OFFERTORY PRAYER: SCRIPTURE READERS: 3 10 17 24 Andrea Bailey Judy Womble Rich Ashley Louis Bellemare

Rich Ashley, Lay Leader NURSERY/PRE-SCHOOL: 3 10 17 24 Nicole Johnson Liz Benjamin Marsha Boyd Judy Womble

CHILDRENS TIME: CHILDRENS CHURCH: TWEENS CLASS: COMMUNION STEWARDS: COUNTERS: 3 10 17 24

Jenny Miller, Dixie Tipton, Rev. Johnson, and Cammie Monroe Carolyn Ponder; Lisa Anderson Kathy Wrenn, Lois Lynn Bellemare, & Cammie Monroe Dr. Ernie and Frances Powell ACOLYTE:

Tom Wrenn and Rich Ashley Bonnie English and Angela Fox John Hamrick and Rich Ashley Don Mathis and Solon ONeal

3 10 17 24

Sabrina Shelton Christy Naulty Jacob Miller Samuel Johnson

AUDIO VISUAL:

Danny Burnette and Brian Dodge

If you are unable to serve when indicated, please ask someone to take your place . IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SERVE IN ANY CAPACITY, please tell the Pastor. THANK YOU for your service and dedication to Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church!

Mars Hill, NC 28754

http://www.brighthopelaurel.org Office: 828-689-5486

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