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January 9th, 2011 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS Food for Thought …


~~ Worship Celebration ~~ OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY "Badness is only spoiled goodness."
The Baptism of the Lord “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; -- CS Lewis (The Case for Christianity)
“Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”
him” (Matthew 3:13, NRSV).
SCRIPTURE READING Nicole Johnson
GOD’S PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE Matthew 3:13-17 (p. 3, Pew Bible)
WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal)
Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
GATHERING MUSIC Rev. Johnson All: Thanks be to God.
Here I Am to Worship
ANNOUNCEMENTS Rich Ashley *HYMNS OF PREPARATION Insert
PRELUDE John Hamrick “Here I Am, Lord”
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES The Acolyte “I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb” (2 Times)
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
WELCOME Rev. Bruce Johnson SERMON Rev. Bruce Johnson
“Dangerous Baptisms” Please Check appropriate box:
*OPENING HYMNS The Celebration Hymnal # 7-10
SENDING FORTH Name: ____________________
“ Praise the Almighty King”
The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing.
“Come, Thou Almighty King” (vv. 1, 2, & 4)
“Glorify Thy Name” (vv. 1 & 2) *HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal # 730
Address: ___________________
“Majesty” “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus”
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MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, *BENEDICTION Phone : ____________________
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily Bread.
*POSTLUDE
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. E-mail: ____________________
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able
We welcome all our visitors today as you worship with us!
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” □ I am a visitor
We hope you will come again! If you are looking for a church home
and want to feel and experience the love of God,
ANTHEM Choir Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you! □ I would like a visit from
the pastor.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Dixie Tipton
All children from nursery to “t’weens” are invited to
“Children’s Church” immediately after children’s message.
□ I would like more
Information on the
church.

□ I am interested in
joining the church.
PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY
A Week In God’s Word
For those who would like to study B. E. Burnette and Joanne Jackson

the Lectionary Texts for this week: (Please….review prayer list and advise of those who can be removed; also, advise if your prayer
request is “long term” (for available space reasons).

Baptism of the Lord


Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 29
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 3:13-17
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
Today Next Week

Greeters Sheri and Don Mathis Angela Fox and Sherry


Lesley
Prayer Concerns
Ushers Lisa and Mark Anderson Harold and Dixie Tipton
(Please fill out and place in the
offering plate)
Scripture Reader Rich Ashley Nicole Johnson
_________________________

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Children’s Message Dixie Tipton Rev. Bruce E Johnson Bright Hope Laurel
_________________________
Counters Rich Ashley and John
Hamrick
Don Mathis and Judy
Womble United Methodist Church
_________________________ Nursery/Preschool J. B. Wallin Deborah White

_________________________ Rev. Bruce Johnson, Pastor Andrea Bailey, Music Director


Communion Stewards N/A N/A
Elizabeth Hamrick, Pianist John Hamrick, Organist
Samuel Johnson, Jacob Miller, Sabrina Shelton, and Eden Wood (Acolytes)
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Audio-Visual Brian Dodge and Danny Burnette 271 Laurel Valley Road, Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
Danny Burnette Brian Dodge
_________________________ (828) 689-5486 (Church) • (828) 680-9931 (Parsonage)
(828) 380-2974 (Pastor’s Cell Phone)
______________________ __ Refreshments Frances Powell Carolyn Ponder Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
Church E-mail: [email protected]
Date ___________________ Pastor’s E-mail: [email protected]

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