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Volume 4, Issue 4

B R IG HT HO P E LAUR E L UNIT E D M E T HO DIS T CHU R CH T O S HAR I NG G O DS LO VE A ND F O R G IVE NE S S WIT H

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April 2012

From the Pastors Desk - Every Sunday Praise

lifted our praises to the King? What if everyday we celebrated the coming of our Savior and not just celebrated as a small group, but rushed out to share with all? How would that change our lives? How would it change the way we look, we talk, or act? What if everyday we got up not just having Palm Sunday but also Easter? What if we got up and praised God and celebrated the truth that Christ is Risen? He is Risen indeed! Sin has been conquered and death is no more! That is what we are getting ready to celebrate! That is what we are called to share: that yes Christ died for us, that yes Christ Rose again, and most importantly that Christ will come again for you I challenge you to take that message with you this week and each day. Go out and share that joy with the same enthusiasm that our friend is sharing. Go out and share with all that Christ is Risen indeed and he is coming once more for you and for me!

Special points of Interest

The Mens Group will be meeting on Sunday, April 1st at 7:46 AM. Holy Thursday Service - 7 PM Good Friday Prayer Time - 5:30 - 7:30 PM Easter Saturday Egg Hunt 1 PM Sunrise Service - WLCC 6:45 AM Easter Breakfast - After Sunrise Easter Worship - 11 AM The United Methodist Women will be meeting on April 17, 2012. Monday, April 23rd - 4-H at 6:30 PM The Adult Sunday School Class is currently studying the Book of Joshua.

As I was looking for a cartoon for this months newsletter, I stumbled across this one. I almost passed by and then I thought of what the man was saying. What if every Sunday is Palm Sunday? Look at his enthusiasm! Look how ready he was to rush out and spread the news! I saw that and asked myself if I was that enthusiastic? Are we that enthusiastic? Are we that willing to lift our praises so all could see? Lets take it farther. What if everyday was

Inside this issue:

APRIL SERVICES FINANCIAL REPORT THOSE SERVING IN WORSHIP (APRIL) MONTHLY CALENDAR INSERT
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Worship Schedule April 1st April 5th April 8th April 15th April 22nd Scripture Lessons: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 The Navel of Our World Holy Thursday Service Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Sermon: A Digital Death Scripture Lesson: 1 John 1:1-2:2 Sermon: A Titanic Lie Scripture Lesson: 1 John 3:1-7 Sermon: How Many People Can God Love? Scripture Lesson: Acts 4:5-12 Sermon: Road Maps

April 29th

ATTENDANCE AND FINANCIAL GIVING

March 2012 (3/4, 11, &18) Average Attendance: Regular Giving : Average Regular Giving: Designated Giving: 45 $ 4492.58 $ 1497.53 (per week) $93.00

One Great Hour of Sharing Hunger Pot

$60.00 $33.00

($ 1897.60 per week is needed to meet our church budget.)

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rich Ashley, Lay Leader GREETERS: 1 8 15 22 29 Ed Ponder and Angela Fox Judy Womble and Bonnie English Angela Fox and Sherry Lesley Ken and Lisa Driggers Danny Burnette and Liz Benjamin USHERS: 1 8 15 22 29 Mark and Lisa Anderson Bruce Harrison and Danny Burnette Ed Ponder and Dot Cody Danny Burnette and Marsha Boyd J. B. Wallin and Sherry Lesley

OFFERTORY PRAYER: SCRIPTURE READERS: 1 8 15 22 29 Rich Ashley Various Andrea Bailey Judy Womble Scott Crandall

Rich Ashley, Lay Leader NURSERY/PRE-SCHOOL: 1 8 15 22 29 Jenny Miller Nicole Johnson Liz Benjamin Marsha Boyd Judy Womble

CHILDRENS TIME:

Jenny Miller, Dixie Tipton, Rev. Johnson, and Cammie Monroe Carolyn Ponder; Lisa Anderson Kathy Wrenn, Lois Lynn Bellemare, & Cammie Monroe Dr. Ernie and Frances Powell ACOLYTE:

CHILDRENS CHURCH: TWEENS CLASS:

COMMUNION STEWARDS: COUNTERS: 1 8 15 22 29

John Hamrick and Sherry Lesley Tom Wrenn and Rich Ashley John Hamrick and Rich Ashley Don Mathis and Angela Fox John Hamrick and Tom Wrenn Danny Burnette and Brian Dodge

1 8 15 22 29

Elizabeth Lesley Samuel Johnson Sabrina Shelton Jacob Miller James Lesley

AUDIO VISUAL:

If you are unable to serve when indicated, please ask someone to take your place . IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SERVE IN ANY CAPACITY, please tell the Pastor. THANK YOU for your service and dedication to Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church!

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