Order for the Public Worship of God

Pastor: Rev. Vernon Burrow 406-6385 Music Director/Pianist: Ben Spicer Oct. 16, 2011 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 a.m.

Our Father, which 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 and the Power and the Glory forever. Amen. The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings *Doxology Special Music Eld. Bobby Thompson #625 Karen Aigner

The Prelude and Call to Worship Welcome and Announcements

Karen Aigner, guest pianist Elder Bobby Thompson Acolytes

*Lighting of the Candles (Bringing in the Light of Christ) *The Praise Medley Come, Thou Fount - page 2 in hymnal, verses 1 & 3 We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise not in hymnal (on screen) We Have Come into His House hymnal page 588 You Are My All in All not in hymnal (on screen)

The Scripture Reading John 17:20-23, 13:34-35 Mary Ann Smith, reader Leader: This is the Word of God for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God! The Message *Hymn of Consecration *The Blessing and Benediction *Extinguishing the Candles (Taking the Light of Christ into the World) Acolytes *Postlude Enter to Worship The Family of God Leave to Serve #282 A Family after Gods Own Heart Footsteps of Jesus Ben Spicer #470 Invitation to Christian Discipleship and Church Membership

*The Prayer of Adoration Ben Spicer The Responsive Reading (Congregation read Bold text) Ben Spicer People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway. If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway. What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway. Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway. From Do It Anyway by Mother Teresa *Gloria Patri (Children may come forward for Childrens Time as we sing) #623 Childrens Time (A nursery is available following for babies/toddlers up to age 3) *Hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms #354 Ben Spicer The Prayers of the People The Lords Prayer (in unison)

*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.)

The rose on the Communion table this morning is in honor of the birth of Nolan Bennett Shoemake to parents Chris and Amanda Shoemake, October 4 at Summitt Hospital. Nolan weighed 8lbs and 13 ozs. Mother and baby (and dad) are all doing great.

Members in Ministry
Today: Evelyn Price Bill Brown, Jr. Bobbie Thompson, Greg Gibson, Rich Binney, Bill Brown, Jr. Lisa Thompson Next Sunday: Lock-Up: Jimmy Reynolds Media: Johnny Crowder Ushers: Joyce Burrow, Anna King, Michael King, position available Nursery: Lee Ann Crosslin Lock-Up: Media: Ushers: Nursery:

Lectionary
October 16, 2011 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (green) Exodus 33:1223; Psalm 99; 1 Thessalonians 1:110; Matthew 22:1522.

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) -Gary King -Deborah Lynn Scott -Jeff Granstaff

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

The New Hope family expresses loving Christian Sympathy to Dana Winkler and her family upon the passing of Danas paternal grandfather, Mr. Clifton Shrum on October 10. He was a decorated veteran of WW II serving in the D- Day Invasion, the Battle of the Bulge and was a member of General Pattons forces which liberated P.O.W. camps and concentration camps across Europe. Please remember Dana, Russ, Logan and their extended family. Our arms of love are wrapped around you during this difficult time. 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

World Wide Communion Sunday

A Family After Gods Own Heart

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.

anyone who is interested to take part. Please see the Pastor if you would like to help. 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. Dont forget about our Food Pantry here at New Hope. We now need to restock. Bring what you can donate next Sunday and lets keep this important ministry available. Thanks to those of you who have begun helping us re-stock by bringing items. 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) 4497020 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 also 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

Wednesday Oct. 19, 6:30 PM Second Organizational Meeting for Sunday School officer, teachers, and Sunday evening workers. To be conducted by Pastor and Ben and will mainly be about how we run a successful Sunday School program Terms of Service, Job descriptions, record keeping, resource materials, procedures, etc. We will do this monthly for the next several months. Everyone with an interest in the Sunday School program is invited to attend. Your ideas and input are important and encouraged. Childrens Christmas Play. Ben will be producing this years play again and needs a LOT of volunteers to make this a success. Ben will announce when play practices are scheduled. th 200 Anniversary of New Hope Church Plans are now being made to celebrate the bi-centennial of your church in 2012. This is going to be a major event and celebration. God is moving this church into its third century for a purpose. We are forming a committee to start planning and anyone with previous event-planning experience is needed. We want

Church Calendar
Mon. Oct. 17 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Tues. 18 6:00 AM Mens Prayer Breakfast Wed. 19 6:30 PM Sunday School Officers and Teachers + Youth Group leaders Sun. 23 Regular Sunday activities, morning and evening Wed. 26 6:30 PM Bible Study and Prayer for entire church Sun. 30 Regular Sunday activities Love Loaves Distributed th Sun. 30 5 Sunday of the month music nightguest musicians and sing-a-long, arranged by Ben. th Saturday Nov. 5 Annual Fall Fest in the late afternoon. Bon-fire, singing, hayride, etc.