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A p r i l 2 4 t h , 2 0 1 1

E a s t e r W o r s h i p

“Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdaleneand the other Mary went out to visit the tomb” (Matthew 28:10, NLT).

GOD’S PEOPLE COME INTO HIS PRESENCE

WITH PRAYER AND PRAISE

(We will be using The Celebration Hymnal)

ANNOUNCMENTS Rich AshleyPRELUDE John Hamrick 

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES AND CALL TO WORSHIPAcolyte and Hand bell Choir 

 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

WELCOME Rev. Johnson

*OPENING HYMN  Hand bell Choir and Congregation 

The Celebration Hymnal # 367 

“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”  

MORNING PRAYER AND THE LORD’S 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 thekingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” 

ANTHEM Choir and Congregation

“Praise to the Lord the Almighty”  

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Jenny Miller All children from nursery to “t’weens” are invited to

“Children’s Church” immediately after children’s message.

GIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGSOFFERTORY

*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.”

SCRIPTURE READING Rich Ashley

 Matthew 28:1-10  Leader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.All: Thanks be to God.

*HYMNS OF PREPARATION The Celebration Hymnal # 365-366

“Alleluia! Alleluia!”  

“I Live”  

SERMON Rev. Bruce Johnson

“The Experts Were Wrong”  On Easter morning, women and guards - the nonexperts of Jerusalem -

witness the resurrection.

SENDING FORTH

The people are sent into Ministry with God’s blessing.

*HYMN OF DEDICATION The Celebration Hymnal  # 368

“He Lives”  

THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS THE WORLD The Acolyte*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE

*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!

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Bright HopUnited Method

Rev. Bruce Johnson, Pastor Andrea BElizabeth Hamrick, Pianist Jo

Samuel Johnson, Jacob Miller, Sabrina Shelton, an

271 Laurel Valley Road, Mars Hill, Nort(828) 689- 5486 (Church) • (828) 680 -

(828) 380- 2974 (Pastor’s CellChurch Web Address: http://www.brighth

Church E-mail: mail@brighthopela

Pastor’s E-mail:  bjohnson@wnccu

P A R T I C I P A N T S I N W O R S H I P

 A Week In God’s Word  For those who would like to study

the Lectionary Texts for this week:

Acts 10:34-43

Jeremiah 31:1-6

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Colossians 3:1-4John 20:1-18

Matthew 28:1-10

Prayer Concerns

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P R A Y I N G A N D C A R I N G F O R O U R C H U R C H F A M I L Y

\Joanne Jackson, Don Armstrong, Dorleen Mercer , Edith Kindel (Bonnie’s Mother), Tracy Pendland,Gary Wilson, Boots Duke (Suzie Orebaugh’s brother) , Scott, Bill, Sandra Sprinkle, Grace Tew, Bob & Elaine Shook, Betty Anderson, Beth O’Reilly, Ed Ponder, Al Tapio (Heart Surgery), Gabiel Nunez (The 

 Armstrong’s daughter -in- law’s father), and Fred Mould. 

We also ask special prayers for those serving our country and for those who have been affected by 

the natural disasters in Asia.

 April is Autism Awareness Month. This year’s theme is : “Light it up Blue”! They ask that 

any wishing to push for Autism research and development to w ear blue.

Prayer has also been requested for our sisters and brothers in Israel during this turbulent time in the Middle East.

Today Next Week 

Greeters Angela Fox and Sherry

 Lesley

 Mike and Jenny Miller 

Ushers Mark and Lisa Anderson Danny Burnette and 

 Marsha Boyd 

  Scripture Reader Rich Ashley Nicole Johnson

Children’s Message Jenny Miller Rev. Bruce E Johnson

Counters Don Mathis and Assistant Rich Ashley and Bonnie

 English

  Nursery/Preschool Judy Womble Jenny Miller 

Communion Stewards N/A Dr. Ernie and Francis

 Powell 

  Audio-Visual Brian Dodge and 

 Danny Burnette

 Danny Burnette

 Brian Dodge

  Refreshments Easter Breakfast Need Volunteer(s)