Order for the Public Worship of God

Lead Pastor: Rev. Vernon Burrow 406-6385 Youth & Education Pastor: Rev. Brad Unland 772-4680 Minister of Music: Ben Spicer Worship Leaders: Rebecca Butler, Karen White Feb. 10, 2013 Transfiguration Sunday Enter to Worship The Prelude and Call to Worship (Please begin to grow quiet to prepare for worship) Welcome and Announcements *Lighting of the Candles (Bringing in the Light of Christ) Acolytes Time with Our Children (Children up to age 12 may come to the stage) Brad Unland (As the Hymn of Praise begins, children from three years old through 6th grade may go with Pastor Brad to the office complex for New Hope Kidz Childrens Church) *The Praise Medley Blessed Be the Name (Hymnal page 103; chorus twice, vs.1, chorus twice) Step By Step (Not in Hymnal) Thou Art Worthy (Hymnal page 73) *The Prayer of Adoration *The Prayer of Confession (in unison) O Lord, we confess that our thoughts are not your thoughts. We are in a hurry and You are not. We want to fix it now, and you are not ready to fix it now. We set goals of our own making, and want You to join in as soon as possible. We want our lives to run on our own timing, not Yours. We admire those who do what seem to be great things in a short time, and we wonder why we cannot do the same. We know that You keep Your promises, but we wonder why it takes You so long. Forgive us when we ask for life to go our way, and forget to ask it be done Your way. We sometimes try to use You instead of letting You use us. Forgive us our sins, and help us to do better. We will try, but we depend on the power of your Holy Spirit to make us right. Amen. Individual Confessions (pray silently) The Assurance of Pardon *The Gloria Patri Reading from the Psalms *Hymn Psalm 37:1-9 Standing on the Promises #623 Robert Haynes, Reader #271 10:00 a.m.

*Doxology *The Prayer of Dedication Special Music The Scripture Reading If That Isnt Love

#625 Ben Spicer and Karen White Welcome February 10, 2013
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James 5:7-11 (Patience in suffering)

The Message Patient Waiting Undergirds All Virtues Pastor Burrow Text: Ps. 37:7 Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him (Fifth in a series of five pre-Lenten sermons on Virtues that Build Loving Relationships based on Colossians 3:12: Therefore, as Gods chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.) *The Hymn of Invitation My Faith Looks Up to Thee #410 The Pastoral Prayer and 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 *The Parting Hymn *Postlude Leave to Serve *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 Family of God #282 Acolytes *Extinguishing the Candles (Taking the Light of Christ into the World)

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Members in Ministry
Today: Lock-Up: Evelyn Price Media: Ron Henslee Ushers: Bobby Thompson, Greg Gibson, Bill Brown, Jr., Rich Binney Nursery: Chassidy Thompson Hospitality: Ben Spicer Next Sunday: Lock-Up: Robert Haynes Media: Rick White Ushers: Bill Brown, Jr., Rick White, Clayton Fisher, Russ Winkler Nursery: Needed Hospitality: Jessica, Makayla and John Crowder

Please circle your approximate age group(s): Youth (7th 12th) College Student Adult (30 50) Median Adult (51 64) Senior (65+)

Offertory Sentence What shall I return to the Lord for all His bounty to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord; I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all His people. Psalm 116:12-14

Young Adult (18 29)

Our Prayer Requests

[email protected] (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].)

Praise and Answered Prayer

Volunteer Positions Needed

(Please tear off sign-up form and place in offering plate.) Name: ________________________________ Phone: _______________________________

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I/We would like more information on what an Usher is and what the job involves. I/We wish help with Audio/Visual. I/We wish to help with Childrens Church or Sunday School. I/We would like to help with refreshments on Sunday Mornings.

-Sandra McMillin (Connie Spears niece) -Judy Crowder Phillip (John Crowder IIIs sister) -Sylira Adams (cancer, requested by Louise Yates) -Jason Osterhoff (requested by Rose Lawrence) -Joyce Lyell (Dena Cazees mother, cancer) -Mariloyce Oliver -Aleshia Green (requested by the Hargiss) -Peggy Haynes (request by Patty Tomlinson) -Rose Lawrence -Ken Lawrence (Rose Lawrences nephew) -Lucille Lawrence (Roses mother) -Ruth Stultz (Evelyn Prices sister) -Clint Price -Sherry Myer -Ricky White (Rick Whites son) -Pauline Horton -Jerry Horton (Lisa Dicksons brother) -Joyce Burrow -Connie Spears -Jeanette Smith (breast cancer) -Thelma Osterhoss (Gene Dykes mother) -Peggy Malloy (Gene Dykes sister) -Connie Hill (Rachael Greers sister) -Helen Moss (Rachel Greers mother) -Lucy Butler (Charlie Butlers mother) -Leigh Snyder (DJs friend) -Venelee Smith (homebound)

-Tabatha Odonelyu (requested by Lisa Thompson) -Jerry Freeman -Tim Tuck -Mike Clower (Raymonds friend) -Luke Smith (Evelyns grandson, deployed to Korea) -Alex Renfro (Evelyns grandson deploying to Afghanistan) -Randy Davis (requested by Judy Fields) -Ed Triplet (requested by Ray & Gina) -Jeanitt Smith -Virginia Burson (Lorraine Bursons mother) -Priscilla Santi (request by Mary Thompson) -Jack Thompson -Chassidy Thompson -Joseph Garcia (shipping out to Kuwait) -Mildred Grisham -Serita Martin -Rich Binney -Jimmy and Kathy Binney -Matt Brandt and family -Lisa Bartlett (Scott and Brians mother) -Jerry & Betty Lustig (requested by Ray & Gina Jones) -Lynn Shrum (Danas mother) -Deborah Lynn Scott -Jeff Granstaff -Gary King -Jerry Etheridge (on kidney transplant list) -Vivian Smrtic (out-of-state member) -Dora Crawford (homebound)

New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church 7845 Coles Ferry Pike, PO Box 1215 Lebanon, TN 37088-1215 Church Phone: 449-7020 Website www.NewHopeCPChurch.com E-mail us at [email protected] CCLI Copyright License #11118959

Patience

Prayer Requests (and to remove names from our list)

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous person availeth much. James 5:16

Welcome to Worship
elcome to New Hope Church, now into our third century serving God! 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 (main foyer) and adjacent to the entrance lobby in the Fellowship Hall/Gym. Please complete the tear-off attendance slip attached to the bulletin and drop it in the offering plate 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

The next Session meeting will be this Tuesday evening, February 12 at 6:30 PM here at the church (anyone is always welcome to sit in on the meeting). Ash Wednesday Service this week at 6:30. The service will be about 30 minutes in duration and will include appropriate songs and scriptures. On Ash Wednesday, Christians attend a church service where a minister or another Christian mark believers' foreheads with ashes (imposition of ashes) and utter a variation of, "remember you are but dust, and to dust you shall return." Sunday, Feb. 17th, 5:00 PM - Valentines Banquet. The men of the church will prepare and serve the meal for the women and children of the church. Monthly Fellowship Meals. Sunday, March 3rd 5:00 PM. Second in a series of I Love My Church all-church covered dish dinners. The first dinner was Getting to Know You Better. The second will be on planning to open the doors of the church to everyone to pitch in and increase the effectiveness of the church. Wednesday Feb. 27th, 6:30 PM, meeting for session members and others to

plan the Sunday March 3rd dinner. Van Ministry Begins: Last Wednesday our newly acquired church van made its first ministry trip. A group of people used it to take our Haiti missionary ladies to the airport to send them off for their journey. Alene Gibson, Lee Ann Corley, and Savannah Curtis will be working with a group of other Cumberland Presbyterian missionaries on this work trip to Haiti. They will return on Saturday February 16th. Pray for their safety and the success of their ministry. Christian Beginners is a new class for young children ages 1-2. It meets every Sunday morning in the Nursery at 9:00 for singing, fun, and learning. The New Hope Food Pantry Canned goods, non-perishables and dry goods work best. We can use cereals, if we can get them turned out quickly. Take whatever you bring to the kitchen. Please see Evelyn Price or the Pastor if you know anyone inside or outside the church that has a need. Rotation Sunday School Series The C.I.A. (Christian Intelligence Agency) is beginning a new study about Heaven using the story of Colton Burpo, who after a near death experience at age 4 was able to describe what Heaven looks like to his parents. The series is Heaven is for Real! and we will have an 11-week study that will lead up to Easter. We encourage all elementary age children to participate. Stephen Ministry - Got a burden? You 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 or someone you know are interested in 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.

Never think that Gods delays are Gods denials. Hold on; hold fast; hold out. Patience is genius.
George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon

Lectionary
Transfiguration Sunday - Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:124:2; Luke 9:28-36 (37-43). Color: White Ash Wednesday - Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b6:10; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. Color: Purple