New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church

7845 Coles Ferry PK, Lebanon, TN 37087 Church Phone 449-7020 www.NewHopeCPChurch.com email: nwhpchrch0@gmail.com CCLI Copyright License #11118959 Lead Pastor: Vernon Burrow 406-6385; Youth & Education Pastor: Brad Unland 844-4198; Minister of Music: Ben Spicer; Worship Leaders: Rebecca Butler, Karen White

Order for the Public Worship of God

April 13, 2014 Palm/Passion Sunday 10:00 a.m. Welcome April 13, 2014
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Bring the Outside In!

Enter to Worship THE PRELUDE (Please begin to take your seats to prepare for worship) LIGHTING THE CANDLES (Symbolizing the bringing in of the Light of Christ) *THE WELCOME AND INVOCATION *THE PRAISE MEDLEY Praise Him! Praise Him! (Hymnal, page 106, vs 1 and 3) In the Name of the Lord (Hymnal, page 90) Thou Art Worthy (Hymnal, page 73) THE SOLO Seek Ye First Ms. Sarah Unland THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (In Unison) Lord Jesus, we want to be your followers, and yet we hesitate to take up the cross. We want to be glorified with you, and yet we recoil from the shame that you endure. We want to enjoy the abundant life that you offer, and yet we fear the loss of life that you require. Look upon us with compassion in the days ahead, and unit us, not only in the fellowship of your suffering, but also in the power of your resurrection. Amen. INDIVIDUAL CONFESSIONS (In silent prayer) THE ASUURANCE OF PARDON *THE GLORIA PATRI Glory Be to the Father #623 CHILDRENS TIME (Children may come to the stage at this time. Parents may accompany very young children as needed; followed by dismissal to Childrens Church.) The Gospel Reading Matthew 21:1-11 Brad Unland, reader The Waving of the Palms by the children as the congregation sings Crown Him With Many Crowns The Prayer of Adoration by Brad *HYMN Jesus Loves the Little Children Psalm 31:9-16 #580 THE READING FROM THE PSALMS Robert Haynes

THE GIVING OF HIS TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS *THE DOXOLOGY Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Isaiah 50:4-9a #625 *THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON THE MESSAGE The Power Principle and Holy Week Pastor Burrow (How did Jesus get through that awful week, and how we can get through the tough times? The crowds on Palm Sunday seemed to take His power away. He seemed to be the victim. Many people feel that way today. They feel they have lost their power. Its devastating. Jesus lost his power during Holy Week. But, Jesus turned his loss of power to victory. He came out on top. So can you, if you practice some principles taught us by Jesus.) INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP AND CHURCH MEMBERSHIP *THE HYMN OF INVITATION Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus #481 THE PASTORAL PRAYER AND PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORDS PRAYER (In Unison) 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. THE ANNOUNCEMENTS *THE BLESSING AND BENEDICTION *PARTING HYMN *POSTLUDE Leave to Serve *Where this mark appears, all who are able please stand to honor God. (Feel free to stand or
keep seated according to your own comfort needs.)

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He Lives

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*EXTINGUISHING THE CANDLES (Taking the Light into the World)

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THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving and make good your vows to the Most High. Ps. 50:14

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Our Prayer Requests

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous person availeth much. James 5:16
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Praise and Answered Prayer

-Dena Cazee -Bill Binney (Richs brother, cancer) -Jhy Johnson (Req. by Clayton) -Kayla Wald (Denas friend, cancer) -Ed Triplet (Gina Jones brother-in-law) -Louann & Gill Gustafson -Kathy JardinaJohnson (req. by Dena) -Amanda Greene (leukemia diagnosis) -Dora Smith (req.by Leigh Roderick) -Abigail Jardina -Doug Tomlinson (Pattys husband) -Pauline Horton -Helen Moss (Rachel Greers mother)

-Elizabeth Reynolds (cataract surgery) -Jack Thompson -Ron Hensley (Recovering at home) -Derrick Meade (death in family) -Lee Hawn (requested by Paula) -Ethan Hawn (Paula Hawns nephew) -Glenda Williams (Richs co-worker) -Jackie Hill (Louise Yates sister) -Jeff Granstaff (Louise Yates son) -Margaret Christmas -Jean B. Smith (Paul Browns aunt) -Lisa Bartlett (Scott and Brians mother) -Dora Crawford (homebound) -Vivian Smrtic (out-of-state member)

Ministry Leaders
Today: Lock-Up: Evelyn Price. Media: Rick White. Nursery: Help Needed. Ushers: Bill & Kelly Brown, Mike Sebolt, Van McCallum. Hospitality: Mary Thompson & Leeann Crosslin. Next Sunday, April 20: Lock-Up: Robert Haynes. Media: Rick White. Nursery: Help Needed. Ushers: Leeann Crosslin, Mary Thompson, Mark & Deena Cazee. Hospitality: Easter Brunch

Easter Lily Orders

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Lectionary Readings
Palm/Passion Sunday Color: Red, Scarlet or Purple. Liturgy of the Palms Matthew 21:111 (Matthew's narrative of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.) Psalm 118:12, 1929 (Palms liturgy) Liturgy of the Passion Isaiah 50: 4-9a (Isaiah voices the way God's servant will move forward in hope.) Psalm 31:9-16 (A psalm of trust from one in the throes of intense suffering.) Philippians 2:5-11 (The way of Jesus Christ emptying himself, taking the form of a servant, dying.) Matthew 26:14-27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54. (Matthew's Passion narrative in a fuller and a shorter version.)

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Welcome to Worship
elcome to New Hope Church, now into our third century serving God! If you are visiting, you will discover a loving, spirit-filled church family. Here is some helpful information as you join us in worship today: All who worship here are equals in the sight of God, regardless of race, age, gender, physical disability or religious affiliation. Communion, when celebrated, is open to all who profess Christ as Lord and Savior, whether affiliated with this church or not. Children may partake of Communion as well, if parents approve. A nursery is available during the service; please see a greeter for directions. (This is for infants and children up to 3 years of age.) Handicap-accessible restrooms are located off the narthex (main foyer) and adjacent to the entrance lobby in the Fellowship Hall/Gym. Please complete the tear-off attendance slip attached to the bulletin and drop it in the offering plate so we will have a record of your visit with us today. Thank you for remembering to silence your cell phone during the service. We ask that there be no food or beverages in the sanctuary, please. If you arrived as a visitor we hope that you leave as a friend and worship with us often! New Hope Church exists to: Glorify God in worship and rejoice in our life together; Share the Good News of the Gospel in word and deed; Reach as many as we can with the saving love of Jesus; Help each person grow toward Christian maturity, and find their place of service in the church and in the world.

Ministries/Activities Within Our Church

Thank You to everyone who came out for two events: first the folding of the mass-mailers that went out to over 1,100 homes this week. We had about 15 good folks show up to help. Pray for the effectiveness of this outreach to our surrounding community. And also a big thanks to those who helped with the Cleanup Day yesterday morning. Everything looks great!

One Great Hour of Sharing Easter offering will be taken next week to help the Cumberland Presbyterian Disaster Fund which responds to some of the most critical needs with material aid. This offering is shared with Church World Service. We have ordered special envelopes for your use. Good Friday Service of Tenebrae (darkness) is this week April 18th at 7:30. The sanctuary will be plain (stripped of all vestments). Just a pain old rugged cross to observe this solemn event the death of our Lord for our sins. The sanctuary lights are lowered as the story of Jesus death is told. Communion will be observed, and the congregation departs the service silently and in darkness. Several people related to the pastor after last years service that this was the most moving service of the year. Join us Friday evening you will have a greater appreciation for Sunday morning. Saturday, April 19 Community Egg Hunt at Noon. We will have egg hunts for 2 age groups, ages 1-5 and 6-11. There will be lots of candy, prizes, inflatable bounce house and $$$ eggs. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for lunch. The Easter Bunny will be there! Bring your children and come share in the fun! EASTER MORNING SCHEDULE. We will have a covered-dish breakfast at 8:30, followed at 9:30 by a time of greeting our neighbors and visitors in the Narthex. The Community Easter Service will be at the regular time of 10:00. At the beginning of worship the altar with be reconstituted with the white cloths and the lilies will be brought in, and the flowers will be put on the cross (You can bring spring flowers if you wish to place on the cross or at the foot of the cross). It is a time of celebration! Bicycles for Pine Ridge Indian Reservation: We are collecting bikes and trikes for the Masters Hands Outreach Ministries on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Oglala, SD. Bob Martin is heading up a mission action. Fiddlers Grove Cowboy Church is Collecting BICYCLES IN ANY CONDITION. If you have a bike or trike to donate please call, 615-585-5890 and we will be happy to pick up your donation. Deadline -- May 25. Church Camps are fast approaching - We are concerned that every child in our church, those ready for the 4th grade and older, will have the privilege of going to camp this June. We serve a lot more children than we have ever served before. We have traditionally paid one half of the camp fee for every child who attends our church. That will be more costly within itself this year because of the increased numbers. We also know that some of our children will not even be able to pay half their fee. We are working on setting a $20 minimum for each child attending camp, just to make sure that each child and their family has some investment in the program. So it may be that some of you who dont have children camp age will adopt a child and help them. See Pastor Brad if you would like to help a child get to camp this year. Stephen Ministry - Got a burden? You dont have to carry that burden alone. You can have a STEPHEN MINISTER who will spend time with you, listen to you, and walk beside you. If you or someone you know is interested in receiving

care through the Stephen Ministry program at New Hope, please contact the pastor through the Church office at (615) 449-7020 and request that a Stephen minister contact you.

The Scripture References

Matthew 21:1-11 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King 21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away. 4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 5 Say to Daughter Zion, See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.[a] 6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, Hosanna[b] to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord![c] Hosanna[d] in the highest heaven! 10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, Who is this? 11 The crowds answered, This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee. Footnotes: a. Matthew 21:5 Zech. 9:9 b. Matthew 21:9 A Hebrew expression meaning Save! which became an exclamation of praise; also in verse 15 c. Matthew 21:9 Psalm 118:25, 26 d. Matthew 21:9 A Hebrew expression meaning Save! which became an exclamation of praise; also in verse 15 Psalm 31:9-16 New International Version (NIV) 9 Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and body with grief. 10 My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning; my strength fails because of my affliction,[a] and my bones grow weak. 11 Because of all my enemies,

I am the utter contempt of my neighbors and an object of dread to my closest friends those who see me on the street flee from me. 12 I am forgotten as though I were dead; I have become like broken pottery. 13 For I hear many whispering, Terror on every side! They conspire against me and plot to take my life. 14 But I trust in you, Lord; I say, You are my God. 15 My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me. 16 Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love. Footnotes: a. Psalm 31:10 Or guilt Isaiah 50:4-9 New International Version (NIV) 4 The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. 5 The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears; I have not been rebellious, I have not turned away. 6 I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting. 7 Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame. 8 He who vindicates me is near. Who then will bring charges against me? Let us face each other! Who is my accuser? Let him confront me! 9 It is the Sovereign Lord who helps me. Who will condemn me? They will all wear out like a garment; the moths will eat them up.