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 Nov. 27, 2011 First Sunday in Advent 10:00 a.m.

thanksgiving to God. (2 Cor. 9:11) (You may put your Trust Cards for 2012 in the offering plate as it is passed) The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings *Doxology Special Music Scripture Readings Mark 13:24-37; 1 Cor. 1:3-9 Minister: This is the Word of God for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God! The Message Living on the Edge of Forever His Way with Thee Pastor Burrow #333 Invitation to Christian Discipleship and Church Membership *Hymn of Consecration *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. *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 Go, Tell It on the Mountain #138 #625 Ben Spicer and Anna King

The Prelude and Call to Worship Welcome and Announcements *Lighting of the Candles (Bringing in the Light of Christ) *The Praise Medley Praise Him! Praise Him! (Hymnal page 106, vs. 1 & 3) How Great Is Our God! (Not in Hymnal) He Is Lord (Hymnal page 105) O Come, Let Us Adore Him (Hymnal page 82) *The Prayer of Adoration Brad Unland The Prayer of Confession (in unison) Pastor Burrow O God of vision, we have many sins and failures to confess; But none greater than our failures in imagination and expectation. We have failed to expect great things for our world and for ourselves. We have failed to imagine the greatness of your power within us. We have failed to hear and see You, because we have not listened and looked! Change us! Make us into different persons. Open the hearing and seeing of our imagination. Through Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Amen. Individual Confessions (pray silently) The Assurance of Pardon *Gloria Patri (Children may come forward for Childrens Time as we sing) #623 Childrens Time -Presentation of the Loaves and Fishes -Lighting the Advent Wreath Candle of Hope *Hymn *Advent Hymn Jesus Loves the Little Children Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Isaiah 64:1-9 #580 #124 Evelyn Price Acolytes

*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.)

Lectionary
November 27, 2011 First Sunday in Advent (purple or blue) Isaiah 64:19; Psalm 80:17, 1719; 1 Corinthians 1:39; Mark 13:2437.

The Old Testament Lesson

Offertory Sentence You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in

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

Members in Ministry
Lock-Up: Media: Ushers: Nursery: Today: DJ Jones Johnny Crowder Bobby Thompson, Greg Gibson, Rich Binney, Bill Brown, Jr. Lisa Thompson Next Sunday: Lock-Up: Anna King Media: Tom Luipersbeck Ushers: Joyce Burrow, Anna King, Michael King, position available Nursery: Brittany Brown

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)

Living on the

Edge of Forever

-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

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.

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 a way of helping some man who may not go to a church on Sundays to feel more comfortable in this relaxed, informal setting.

Church Calendar

(Refreshments Following the Service)

Ministries/Activities within Our Church

After church today we need a few hands to help put up the large tree in the sanctuary and do a few other small things so that we will be ready for the Hanging of the Green service tonight at 6:00. The Yard Work around the church grounds was postponed yesterday and will be re-scheduled. We will let you know when the new date is set. Thanks to everyone who signed up to come. 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. Stephen Ministry Got a burden? New Hope people dont have to carry Dec. 11 Bens piano recital 2:00 PM Dec. 18 Childrens Christmas program 6:00 PM 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)

Thought for the Week

During his 1960 presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy often closed his speeches with the story of Colonel Davenport, the Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives: On May 19th, 1780 the sky of Hartford darkened ominously, and some of the representatives, glancing out the windows, feared the end was at hand. Quelling a clamor for immediate adjournment, Davenport rose and said, "The Day of Judgment is either approaching or it is not. If it is not, there is no cause for adjournment. If it is, I choose to be found doing my duty. Therefore, I wish that candles be brought." Rather than fearing what is to come, we are to be faithful till Christ returns. Instead of fearing the dark, we're to be lights as we watch and wait.