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 March 25, 2012 Fifth Sunday in Lent 10:00 a.m.

Texts: until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ Eph. 4:13 plus speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is Christ. Eph 4:15 Invitation to Christian Discipleship and Church Membership *Invitational Hymn The Prayers of the People Rise Up, O Church of God #293

The Prelude and Call to Worship Welcome and Announcements *Lighting of the Candles (Bringing in the Light of Christ) Acolytes Special Time with the Children (At the beginning of the medley, children ages 4-12 may go with Pastor Brad to New Hope Kidz Childrens Church) *The Praise Medley Blessed Be the Name (Hymnal page 103) Step by Step (Not in Hymnal) Thou Art Worthy (Hymnal page 73) Majesty (Hymnal page 74) *The Prayer of Adoration *The Profession of Faith (in unison) *Gloria Patri Reading from the Psalms *Hymn Psalm 68:1-6, 15-20 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms The Apostles Creed #716 #623 Katie Dickson #354

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.)

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 The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory *Doxology *The Prayer of Dedication Special Music Ben Spicer and Karen Aigner The Epistle Ephesians 4:1-16 Minister: This is the Word of God for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God! The Message It takes a Church to Grow a Christian Pastor Burrow Text: Eph. 2:14 He tore down the wall we used to keep each other at a distance. (The Message Bible) Part 5 of a series on Steps Toward Christian Maturity #625

Members in Ministry
Today: DJ Jones Johnny Crowder Bill Brown, Jr., Rick White, Clayton Fisher, Russ Winkler Karen Haynes Next Sunday: Lock-Up: Bobby Thompson Media: Rick White Ushers: Bobby Thompson, Greg Gibson, Rich Binney, position needed Nursery: Jill Booker Lock-Up: Media: Ushers: Nursery:

Lectionary
Fifth Sunday in Lent (color: purple) Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33.

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 Spears (radiation treatment) -Jeanette Smith (breast cancer) -Peggy Malloy (Gene Dykes sister) -Connie Hill (Rachael Greers sister) -Lucy Butler (Charlies mother) -Donna Brumbach (chemo/cancer) -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) -Jerry Etheridge (on kidney transplant waiting list) -Thelma Osterhoss (Gene Dykes mother) -Gary King -Jeff Granstaff

-Joyce Burrow -Cheyenne White (Mary Jos friend) -Ed Triplet (Gina Jones brother-in-law) -Ken Lawrence (Rosie Lawrences nephew) -Lisa Bartlett (Scott and Brians mother) -Betty Lustig -Nick Solomon (friend of Evelyns daughter, deployed to Afghanistan) -Ruth Stultz (Evelyns sister) -Pauline Horton -Joseph & Lisa Garcia -Helen Moss (Rachel Greers mother) -Mike Luipersbeck -Lynn Shrum (Danas mother) -Michael Lane (needs kidney AND heart transplant) -Deborah Lynn Scott

New Hope Church expresses loving Christian sympathy to Elizabeth Reynolds and her family upon the death of Elizabeths brother, Donny Bentley. Mr. Bentley passed away on March 21, 2012 at age 71. He was a member of Melrose Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The funeral was Saturday at 2:00. Please pray for Elizabeth, and Donnys wife, Marie, and Donya Bentley (Donny and Maries daughter) during this difficult period.

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

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 and find their place of service in the church and in the world.

Ministries/Activities Within Our Church

Holy Week/Easter Events Schedule April 1, Next Sunday - Palm Sunday Service/Communion at 10:00 Childrens Procession of the Palms. April 6, Good Friday Service of Darkness (Tenebrae) after Sundown (7:30 p.m.) April 7, Community Easter Egg Hunt at 12:00 noon (note change of time) April 8, Easter Sunday Two services, one at 8:30 (45 minutes) for those who will be working during the large second service at 10:00, lite breakfast in between services from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. th News from the 200 Anniversary Committee the committee adopted two new projects for our Bicentennial Celebration. First we want to bury a time capsule. We need your ideas on what to put in it. Second, the committee has taken on the task of redecorating our Narthex and adding a permanent Church history exhibit. If you would like to be a part of the fun we are having on this committee on

Wednesday nights, stop by at 6:00 and join us! Church Van Ministry The Session has committed the church to purchase a used van, less than $18,000. On faith, the church will borrow the money to start, and a Van Fund has been established that you can donate to as the Lord leads. The van will have many uses including building the community of believers around our church. Ushers needed Eld. Bill Brown is the head of New Hopes Usher Ministry and needs a few more volunteers to help him out. Bill will give you thorough instructions and training for this position which would only require one Sunday a month. Youth Worship on Wednesday Nights @ 6:00 at New Hope teens (grades 7 12) experience a contemporary and motivated style of worship. We have a service with prayer, singing praises to God and a youth-focused sermon that teach the truths from Gods Word in a way teens relate to and understand. Pastor Brad leads this service in the gym and opens the doors for teens to start coming at 5pm to hang out, play games, and talk. A light meal is shared before the service starts. Pastor Brad says, We love hanging out together and worshiping an awesome God! Stephen Ministry is a program that selects and trains laypeople for Christian caregiving. Stephen Ministers in our church are certified and trained to help people go through the many transitions and challenges in life. Our Stephen Ministers serve anyone in need, both within and outside the church. Call the church office if you are interested in receiving care through the Stephen Ministry program. Stephen Ministers are the CaregiversGod is the Curegiver!

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