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 Jan. 8, 2012 1 Sunday after the Epiphany
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Minister: This is the Word of God for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God! The Message *Invitational Hymn The Prayers of the People Unconscious Goodness The Bond of Love Pastor Burrow #281 Invitation to Christian Discipleship and Church Membership 10:00 a.m.

The Prelude and Call to Worship Welcome and Announcements *Lighting of the Candles (Bringing in the Light of Christ) Special Time with the Children *The Praise Medley Holy, Holy, Holy (Hymnal page 262 / Verses 1 and 2) We Will Glorify (Hymnal page 72) Glorify Thy Name (Hymnal page 29) *The Prayer of Adoration The Prayer of Confession (in unison) Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent, for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. Individual Confessions (pray silently) The Assurance of Pardon *Gloria Patri *Hymn Reading from the Psalms More About Jesus Psalm 8 #623 #389 D.J. Jones, reader Acolytes

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 Blessing and Benediction *Extinguishing the Candles (Taking the Light of Christ into the World) Acolytes *Parting Song *Postlude Enter to Worship Leave to Serve The Family of God #282

*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.)

Members in Ministry
Today: Evelyn Price Tom Luipersbeck Bobbie Thompson, Greg Gibson, Rich Binney, Bill Brown, Jr. Haven Greer & Makayla Crowder Next Sunday: Lock-Up: Robert Haynes Media: Rick White Ushers: Joyce Burrow, Anna King, Michael King, Kelly Brown Nursery: Lisa Thompson Lock-Up: Media: Ushers: Nursery:

Offertory Sentence On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. - I Corinthians 16:2 (NIV) The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory *Doxology Special Music The Gospel Lesson Matthew 25:31-46 #625

Lectionary
Jan. 8, 2012 - First Sunday after the Epiphany (white) Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11

Our Prayer Requests

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 449-7020 or email the church at nwhpchrch0@gmail.com)

-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)

-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) -Helen Moss (Rachel Greers mother) -Mike Luipersbeck -Lynn Shrum (Danas mother) -Michael Lane (needs kidney AND heart transplant) -Deborah Lynn Scott -Jeff Granstaff -Gary King

Thought for the Week

he great violinist, Niccolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to the city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only slightly, but set aside, it begins to decay. Paganini's lovely violin has today become worm-eaten and useless except as a relic. Likewise, a Christian's unwillingness to serve may soon destroy his capacity for usefulness. J.K.
Laney, Marching Orders, p. 34.

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

Unconscious Goodness

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.

Ministries/Activities within Our Church

After Church Today we need volunteers to help us take down and store the Christmas decorations. If we can get several helpers, it wont take very long to do! Thanks! Envelopes for our Christmas offering for missions and charity were handed out a couple of weeks ago. Extra envelopes are on the table in the narthex. You may place your offering in the plate on any Sunday between now and January 15. Part of this offering will go to support an upcoming mission trip for church members. Picture Directory - If you have not had your picture made for our directory, please see Gina Jones after church service. She brings her camera every Sunday for this purpose. We want to have everyones picture in the new directory as it helps us all to get names and faces together. Thanks for helping us all to get to know each other better. Childrens Worship Starts today! This is a high energy, high volume children's program that allows kids to have fun and learn morals and values from the Bible that will last them a lifetime. This program will take place every Sunday during the 10am adult worship time. We will

call this class "New Hope Kidz! Youth Worship on Wednesday Nights Starting January 11 @ 6:00. The teens in our church will experience a contemporary and motivated style of worship. We will have a service focused on prayer, singing praises to God and a youth focused sermon that will teach the truths from God's word in a way they can know and understand. This program will take place each Wednesday night at 6pm beginning January 11th. We will open the doors for them to start coming at 5pm to hang out, play games, and talk. New Small Groups Starting February 5. Our adults will begin a 3month journey building relationships, learning God's word, and laughing together. We are asking all of our adults to choose one of 3 small groups that will begin the week of February 5th and run through the end of April. Our small groups will run Spring and Fall semesters. The spring semester small groups will focus on Discipleship, Family, or Leadership. Come and get involved in our new 2012 programs at New Hope! 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. 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.

New Hope +1 Program!

1. Invest and Invite. By each person or each family investing in one other person or family who have no church, and inviting them to this community of love we call New Hope. 2. Invest and Do. By taking on one new ministry, and/or getting involved with others in a ministry group or small group for study, prayer, and sharing. 3. Invest and Give. By giving one percent more of your income in 2012 than you did in 2011. We have embarked on new ministries by faith alone that they will be properly funded. Remember that giving is not primarily a gift; it is an investment because we see the future of New Hope is so bright and the opportunities are so great.