A Lenten Thought

Sunday, February 28, 2010 PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE

God’s people hear and respond to the Word
“It is not repentance that saves
2nd Sunday of Lent me; repentance is the sign that I
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Dixie Tipton
realize what God has done in
Worship Celebration Christ
GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
“17 Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to OFFERTORY Jesus”
the example you have in us" (Philippians 3:17, NRSV). *DOXOLOGY: (Oswald Chambers).
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise
ENTRANCE AND PRAISE Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”
God’s people come into His presence with Prayer and Praise
(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal) READING OF THE SCRIPTURES: Monte Veal
New Testament Reading : Philippians 3:17-4:1
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 10:50AM L: The Word of God for the people of God.
P: Thanks be to God!
PRELUDE: 10:55 AM
*HYMN OF PREPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 424
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES: The Acolyte "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”
Bringing the Light of Christ into the Church
MEDITATION Rev. Bruce E Johnson
WELCOME The Five-Question Quiz

*LIFTING OUR PRAISE BEFORE THE LORD ….. …. Celebration Hymnal SENDING FORTH
“Living Sacrifice” (from Romans 6:13 NIV) #594 The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing.
“I Give All to You” #595
“I Surrender All” (vv. 1 and 4) #596 *HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal # 604
“Take My Life” (vv. 1, 5, and 6) #597 “I Then Shall Live” Please Check if appropriate:
MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte □ I am a visitor
*BENEDICTION
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy *POSTLUDE □ I would like a visit from
will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And for- *Indicates the Congregation shall stand, as able
give us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us the pastor.
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not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the We welcome our visitors today as you worship with us! We hope you will come
power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” again! If you are looking for a church home and want to feel and experience the □ I would like more
love of God, Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church is the place for you! Information on the
church.
ANTHEM Choir
□ I am interested in
joining the church.
 A Week In God’s Word
For those who would like to
study the Lectionary Texts
for this week they are:
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
Psalm 27
Philippians 3:17-4:1
Luke 13:31-35
Prayer Concerns
(Please fill out and place in
the offering plate)
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PRAYING AND CARING FOR OUR
CHURCH FAMILY
Joanne Jackson; Mike Miller; Tom Wrenn; Cathy Willard (patients at CarePartners Rehab);
Mabel & Ed Ehresman, John Scott (brother of Pat MacLean), Irving Washington, Martha
Miles, Benjamin Bailey (Snider’s grandson), Scott, Martha, Randy; Skylar (6-yr old heart
surgery); the Webb family; Jurdy Chandler, Dianne,Erica, Carol Del’Omo, Junior; and un-
named others.
(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 Next Week
Greeters Danny Burnette and Ed Judy Womble and Angela
Ponder Fox
Ushers Harold and Dixie Tipton Dot Cody and J. B. Wallin
Scripture Reader Monte Veal Nicole Johnson
Bright Hope Laurel
United Methodist Church
Children’s Message Dixie Tipton Jenny Miller
Counters Angela Fox and Rich Sherri Lesley and John
Ashley Hamrick
Nursery/Preschool Marsha Boyd Jenny Miller
Communion Stewards N/A Ernie & Frances Powell Rev. Bruce Johnson, Pastor Andrea Bailey, Music Director
Elizabeth Hamrick, Pianist John Hamrick, Organist
Audio-Visual Brian Dodge Brian Dodge Post Office Box 865 • Mars Hill, North Carolina 28754
(828) 689-5486 (Church) • (828) 689-5561 (Parsonage)
Refreshments Deborah White Need Volunteer(s) (828) 380-0158 (Pastor’s Cell Phone)
Church Web Address: http://www.brighthopelaurel.org
E-mail: mail@brighthopelaurel.org