April 8th, 2012 Worship Celebration

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

Easter Sunday

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

Where, except in the present, can the Eternal be met? (C S Lewis, Christian Reflections).

CHILDRENS SERMON GIVING OUR GIFTS TO CHRIST OFFERTORY Easter Rondo *DOXOLOGY

Andrea Bailey BHL Ringers

A TIME OF CENTERING Congregational Open Our Eyes, Lord (Celebration Hymnal # 633) Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, To reach out and touch Him, and say that we love Him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen, Open our eyes Lord, we want to see Jesus. ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME PROCESSIONAL All Things Bright and Beautiful LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES WHAT IF WE MEET JESUS TODAY? Rich Ashley BHL Ringers

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.

SCRIPTURE READING 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God. HYMNS OF PREPARATION He Lives SERMON A Digital Death
SENDING FORTH

Rev. Johnson

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.

The Celebration Hymnal # 368 Rev. Bruce Johnson

BHL Childrens Choir

*OPENING HYMNS The Celebration Hymnal # 365-367 Alleluia! Alleluia! (v. 1- Childrens Choir, v. 2- Congregation) I Live Christ The Lord Is Risen Today 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 # 43 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE The Acolyte

RESPONSE TO PRAYER Peace of Our Praying

Congregation *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able 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!

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.

A Week In Gods Word For those who would like to study the Lectionary Texts for this week: Easter Sunday Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8

PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH

Mr. & Mrs. Mercer, Alice Vyverberg, Debbie Wolson, Dixie Tipton, Ernest Powell, Sam Boyd, Kathy Ray, Sarah Elliott, Brian Dodge, Bruce Harrison, David Bonpart, those suffering from job loss and the effects of the economy, the Mercer family, Patricia Witt and family, Harold English, Rev. and Mrs. Ehresman, Chris Armstrong, Natasha Kiser, the Knight family, Rob Smith, Chuck Kinsey, Larry Norton, Al & June Tapio, Grace Payne, Harry Miles, Tom Wrenn, Donna Miles, 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 Judy Womble and Bonnie English Bruce Harrison and Danny Burnette Tom Wrenn and Rich Ashley Nicole Johnson N/A Andrea Bailey Samuel Johnson Next Sunday Angela Fox and Sherry Lesley Ed Ponder and Dot Cody

Prayer Concerns (Please fill out and place in the offering plate) _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________

Ushers

Counters Nursery Communion Stewards Childrens Sermon Acolyte

John Hamrick and Rich Ashley Liz Benjamin N/A Rev. Johnson 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, Eden Wood, and Cameron Driggers (Acolytes)

Refreshments

Easter Sunrise

Need Volunteers

Date ___________________
Audio-Visual Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Rev. Johnson Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Andrea Bailey

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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