May 27th, 2012 Worship Celebration

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

Pentecost Sunday

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Food for Thought The Holy Spirit is the engine that drives the church out into the world (Bishop Will Willimon).

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.

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 LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES CALL TO WORSHIP Rev Johnson

SCRIPTURE READING Acts 2:1-21 Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God.

Judy Womble ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.

HYMN OF PREPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 425-426 Bind Us Together Blest Be the Tie That Binds SERMON The Power of Pentecost Community Communication Courage Clarity
SENDING FORTH

*OPENING HYMNS The Celebration Hymnal # 388-390 Spirit of the Living God(vv.1 & 3) Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart (vv.1, 2, & 4) 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.

Rev. Bruce Johnson

The people are sent into Ministry with Gods blessing.

RESPONSE TO PRAYER Peace of Our Praying

Congregation

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

The Celebration Hymnal # 384 Spirit Song The Acolyte

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.

THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able

SPECIAL MUSIC CHILDRENS SERMON

Choir Jenny Miller

Standing on the Promises/Im Goin a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing

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: Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21 John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH

Mr. & Mrs. Mercer, Debbie Wolson, Dixie Tipton, Ernest Powell, Sam Boyd, Kathy Ray, Sarah Elliott, Brian Dodge, Harold English, Rev. Ehresman, Chris Armstrong, Larry Norton, Al & June Tapio, Grace Payne, Harry Miles, Tom Wrenn, Donna Miles, Martha Miles, Debbie Miles, Shirley Bradley, Johanna Smith, Amanda, Bill Queen, Sue Cantrell, Betty Mould, Jim Young, our families, the family of Nina Rodgers, 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 Bonnie English and Danny Burnette Ed and Sylvia Brantley

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

Ushers

Danny Burnette and Marsha Boyd

Counters Nursery Communion Stewards Childrens Sermon Acolyte

Don Mathis and Angela Rich Ashley and Tom Fox Wrenn Carol Evans N/A Jenny Miller Cameron Driggers Nicole Johnson Dr. Ernie and Frances Powell Rev. Johnson Sabrina Shelton

Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church

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

Refreshments

Need Volunteers

Need Volunteers

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

Audio-Visual

Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette Judy Womble

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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