Order for the Public Worship of God

Lead Pastor: Rev. Vernon Burrow 406-6385; Youth & Education Pastor: Rev. Brad Unland Minister of Music: Ben Spicer Dec. 4, 2011 Second Sunday in Advent 10:00 a.m.

Invitation to Christian Discipleship and Church Membership *Hymn of Consecration Service of Holy Communion *The Blessing and Benediction *Extinguishing the Candles (Taking the Light of Christ into the World) Acolytes *Parting Song *Postlude Acolytes #132 Enter to Worship Leave to Serve Alleluia #91 Have Thine Own Way, Lord #371

The Prelude and Call to Worship Welcome and Announcements *Lighting of the Candles (Bringing in the Light of Christ) *Advent Carol *The Prayer of Adoration *The Profession of Faith (in unison) The Apostles Creed Angels We Have Heard on High

*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.)

Brad Unland #716

*Gloria Patri (Children may come forward for Childrens Time as we sing) #623 Childrens Time - Lighting the Advent Wreath Candle of Peace *Hymn *Advent Hymn *The 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. Offertory Sentence God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. (2 Cor. 9:8) (If you havent already, you may put in your Trust Cards for 2012 in the offering plate as it is passed. Extra cards are on the hospitality table in the narthex.) The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings *Doxology Special Music Gospel Lesson Mark 1:1-8 Minister: This is the Word of God for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God! The Message Get Serious about Your Life Pastor Burrow (Part 2 of the Sermon Series Receiving a New Life for Christmas) #625 Dillon King, piano Jesus Loves the Little Children Hark! The Herald Angels Sing #580 #133

The Lords Supper Is...

...A means by which the church remembers and shows forth Christs passion and death on the cross, ...A perpetual means given to the church to celebrate and experience the continuing presence of the risen Lord, and ...A means by which the church proclaims her joyful expectation of the Lords return.
from The Confession of Faith for Cumberland Presbyterians

Members in Ministry
Today: DJ Jones Tom Luipersbeck Joyce Burrow, Anna King, Michael King, position available Brittany Brown Next Sunday: Lock-Up: Evelyn Price Media: Rick White Ushers: Bill Brown, Jr., Rick White, Clayton Fisher, Russ Winkler Nursery: Elizabeth Reynolds Lock-Up: Media: Ushers: Nursery:

Lectionary

Serious

Our Prayer Requests

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-Connie Hill (Rachael Greers sister) -Kathy Miller (Mary Lous sister) -Lucy Butler (Charlies mother) -Donna Brumbach (chemo/cancer) -Claude Thompson (hip replacement) -Kenny Thomas (Connie Spears nephew has cancer) -Wayne Horton -Leigh Snyder (DJs friend) -Venelee Smith (homebound) -Dora Crawford (homebound) -Vivian Smrtic (out-of-state member) -Donnie Bentley -Jerry Etheridge (on kidney transplant waiting list) -Thelma Osterhoss (Gene Dykes mother) -Gary King

-Lisa Bartlett (Scott and Brians mother) -Betty Lustig -Nick Solomon (friend of Evelyns daughter, deploying to Afghanistan) -Ruth Stultz (Evelyns sister) -Pauline Horton -Joseph & Lisa Garcia -Jeweldine McPeak (Connie Greers cousin has cancer) -Fern Strom (Kathy Binneys mother) -Helen Moss (Rachel Greers mother) -Mike Luipersbeck -Lynn Shrum (Danas mother) -Michael Lane (needs kidney AND heart transplant) -Deborah Lynn Scott -Jeff Granstaff

Thought for the Week

I met a young man not long ago who dives for exotic fish for aquariums. He said one of the most popular aquarium fish is the shark. He explained that if you catch a small shark and confine it, it will stay a size proportionate to the aquarium. Sharks can be six inches long yet fully matured. But if you turn them loose in the ocean, they grow to their normal length of eight feet. That also happens to some Christians. I've seen some of the cutest little six-inch Christians who swim around in a little puddle. But if you put them into a larger arena--into the whole creation--only then can they become great. Charles
Simpson

7845 Coles Ferry Pike, PO Box 1215 Lebanon, TN 37088-1215 Church Phone: 449-7020 Pastor, Rev. Vernon Burrow (Cell 406-6385) Website www.NewHopePChurch.com E-mail us at nwhpchrch0@gmail.com Church Copyright License #11118959

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The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous person availeth much. - James 5:16 (For additions to or deletions from this list, or to place information in this bulletin, please call

About Your Life

December 4, 2011 Second Sunday in Advent (purple or blue) Isaiah 40:111; Psalm 85:12, 813; 2 Peter 3:815a; Mark 1:18.

Welcome to Worship
elcome to New Hope Church, a place for new beginnings! 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 (foyer) and adjacent to the entrance lobby in the Fellowship Hall/Gym. Please remember to sign the attendance folder at your pew so we will have a record of your visit with us today. Thank you for remembering to silence your cell phone during the service. 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.

Stephen Ministry Got a burden? New Hope people 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 are interested in providing or 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. All men in the church are invited to the Community Mens Breakfast and Bible Study, which meets here at the church every Tuesday morning from 6:00 7:00. This small group has great meaning to the men who attend and is a way of helping some man who may not go to a church on Sundays to feel more comfortable in this relaxed, informal setting.

Ministries/Activities within Our Church

After Church today Brad is taking the youth and children Christmas shopping. All youth and children over first grade and up are invited and anyone who would like to come along to help out is welcome. Youth will get back to the church by 4:00. Youth Christmas Party will be Sunday, Dec. 11, after church at Brads house. All Middle and Senior High youth are invited to come hang out for a fun time that includes gift-swapping. Childrens Christmas Play. Ben will be producing this years play again and needs a LOT of volunteers to make this a success. There are pictures on our website of previous years plays. Ben needs more children to participate, and will announce when play practices are scheduled. New Hope Choir Led by Ben, the New Hope choir is more than just a choir. It is a small group that meets on Sunday evenings to, yes, practice some songs, but also to fellowship, express concerns, reflect on a devotional together and pray for one another. We are blessed by hearing the choir, and those in the choir are blessed to be in it together. Join the choir and find out why! They meet every Sunday evening at 6:00.

Church Calendar
Dec. 11 Bens piano recital 2:00 PM Dec. 18 Childrens Christmas program 6:00 PM; refreshments following Dec. 21 Christmas Caroling 5:00 PM (Leave church by 5:15) Dec. 24 Community Candlelight Christmas Eve Service 6:00 PM Dec. 25 Christmas Day Worship Service 10:00 (no Sunday School)

Starting January 8, 2012, our Youth Pastor Brad Unland will begin a new and exciting worship experience tailored for New Hopes children during the 10:00 worship hour. This will be for children from age 4 up to age 12 and will be held in the church office (until a sound system is purchased for the Fellowship Hall). Brad will be contacting parents to give more information in the coming weeks about this exciting new program. Stay tuned!