Order for the Public Worship of God

Pastor: Rev. Vernon Burrow 406-6385 Music Director/Pianist: Ben Spicer Sept. 25, 2011 Fifteenth 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 Blessing and Benediction *Extinguishing the Candles (Taking the Light of Christ into the World) Acolytes *Postlude Enter to Worship Leave to Serve

The Prelude and Call to Worship Welcome and Announcements *Lighting of the Candles (Bringing in the Light of Christ) *The Praise Medley Come, Let Us Worship and Bow Down - page 14 in hymnal There Is a Redeemer - page 206 in hymnal How Great IS Our God - not in hymnal Give Thanks - not in hymnal *The Prayer of Adoration The Profession of Faith (in unison) The Apostles Creed #716 *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) *Gospel Hymn The Epistle Offertory Offertory Sentence No one should appear before the LORD empty17 handed: Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the LORD your God has blessed you. Dt. 16:16b-17 NIV The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings *Doxology Special Music The Scripture Reading Matthew 9:35-38, 20:1-7 Leader: This is the Word of God for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God! The Sermon *Hymn of Consecration The Prayers of the People The Lords Prayer (in unison) Pitching In Pastor Burrow #371 Invitation to Christian Discipleship and Church Membership Have Thine Own Way, Lord #625 Lisa Thompson Revive Us Again Eph. 4:1-7, 11-16 #295 Mary Ann Smith 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.)

The service today focuses on the great opportunity your church has to make a difference in the lives of people in our ministry area and throughout the world, and how each and every member of this congregation may be an essential part of this movement of Gods spirit.

Members in Ministry
Today: Jimmy Reynolds Tom Luipersbeck Bobby Thompson, Greg Gibson, Bill Brown, Jr., needed Lisa Thompson Next Sunday: Lock-Up: Bobby Thompson Media: Rick White Ushers: Joyce Burrow, Anna King, Michael King, Kelly Brown Nursery: n/a Lock-Up: Media: Ushers: Nursery:

Lectionary
September 25, 2011 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (green) Exodus 17:17; Psalm 78:14, 1216; Philippians 2:113; Matthew 21:2332. 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected])

-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) -Ed Triplett (DJs extended family) -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)

Pitch In
the Harvest is plentiful, but the

Workers are few.

Thought for the Week

Cast In a Line for Yourself poor, hungry man stood idly on a bridge watching some fishermen. Seeing one of them with a basket full of fish by his side, he said, "if I had a catch like that, Id be happy. Id sell it and buy some food and clothes." "Ill give you that many fish if you do a small favor for me," said the fisherman. "What do you want me to do?" came the reply. "Just tend this line a while. Ive got some business down the street." Gladly the young man accepted the offer. After the man left, the trout and bass continued snapping greedily at the baited hook. Soon he lost all his depression in the excitement of pulling in a large number of fish. When the angler returned, he said to the young man, "Ill keep my promise to you by giving you everything youve caught. And I hope youve learned a lesson. You mustnt waste time daydreaming and merely wishing for things. Instead, get busy and cast in a line for yourself."

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 Church-wide fellowship dinner (pot luck). Sign-up lists will be available for the various new ministries we are forming. Next Wednesday September 28, 6:30 PM, pastor will lead a Bible Study and we will have prayers for each other and for the people in our church standing in the need of prayer. Wednesday Oct. 19, 6:30 PM 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. Childrens Christmas Play prep is beginning the first of October. Ben will be producing this years play again and needs a LOT of volunteers to help make this a success. Its only 90 days until Christmas! Can you believe it?!

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) 449-7020 and request that a Stephen minister contact you. th The Outlet Youth Group - Greg (Worm) and Alene Gibson invite all 7 th through 12 grade youth to join them at The Outlet, where we get nd th teenagers plugged into Christ! Meets 2 and 4 Sunday evening of each month. Games, a devotional, pizza, just hanging out with friends. Come join us! 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. Pictures for the Directory We want to have everyones picture in the new directory being prepared. Pictures will enhance the fellowship of the church. It will help us all to get names and faces together. Gina Jones, our photographer, will be taking pictures after church this Sunday. The pictures will be taken in the classroom across from the childrens Creation Station room.