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 Sept. 9, 2012 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 a.m.

*The Hymn of Invitation

Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast Tune #412

Ordination and Installation of Elders (see note below) *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 Family of God #282

The Prelude and Call to Worship Welcome and Announcements *Lighting of the Candles (Bringing in the Light of Christ) Acolytes Time with Our Children Pastor Brad Unland (At the beginning of the Medley, 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 Be Thou My Vision (Hymnal page 382, vss. 1 & 2) Bless His Holy Name (Hymnal page 13) How Great Is Our God (Not in Hymnal) O God, Our Help in Ages Past (Hymnal page 52, vs. 1) *The Prayer of Adoration *The Profession of Faith *The Gloria Patri *The Gospel Hymn 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. Offertory Sentence Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9:7 Offertory *Doxology The Scripture Lesson The Message I Kings 8:1-21 Pastor Burrow Ancient Directives for Todays Church #625 O for a Thousand Tongues The Apostles Creed #716 #623 #76

*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.)

Installation and Ordination of Elders Thanks for the service of Elders rotating off the Session: Jimmy Reynolds and J. D. Jones (Class of 2012) Extending their term one more year, in order to get our rotation in sync: Bobby Thompson and Mary Thompson (Class of 2013). Ordained Elders being installed for three year terms: Robbie Haynes and Evelyn Price (Class of 2015) Being ordained as an elder, and being installed for a three year term: Rick White (Class of 2015) Remaining on the session: Bill Brown and Karen Crowder (Class of 2014) Other ordained elders active in the church are: Raymond Bay, Jade Greene, Ronnie Greer, Scott Greer, Mary Joe Haynes, Royce Jackson, Anna King, Don ONeal, Mary Ann Smith, Lisa Thompson

Members in Ministry
Today: Lock-Up: Robert Haynes Media: Ron Hensley Ushers: Bobby Thompson, Greg Gibson, Joyce Burrow, Rich Binney Nursery: Chassidy Thompson Hospitality: Mary Ann Smith Next Sunday: Lock-Up: Clean-Up After Event Media: Rick White Ushers: Bill Brown, Jr., Rick White, Clayton Fisher, Russ Winkler Nursery: Multiple help will be needed Hospitality: Joni Greene (will need help)

"The great task of the church today is not (only) to get sinners into Heaven, but (also) to get saints out of bed." 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)

-Jimmy and Kathy Binney -Clint Price -Sherry Myer -Ricky White (Rick Whites son, deploying to Saudi Arabia) -Jerry Horton (Lisa Dicksons brother) -Jack Thompson -Joyce Burrow -Connie Spears -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) -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

-Mildred Grisham -Serita Martin -Gene Dykes mother -Shaun Binney (Rich and Kathys grandson) -Matt Brandt -Jason Morris (Lee Ann Crosslins son) -Joseph Garcia (shipping out to Kuwait) -Clyde Elmore (friend of Mary Ann) -Ed Triplet (Gina Jones brother-in-law) -Ken Lawrence (Rosie Lawrences nephew) -Lisa Bartlett (Scott and Brians mother) -Betty Lustig -Nick Solomon -Ruth Stultz (Evelyn Prices sister) -Pauline Horton -Helen Moss (Rachel Greers mother) -Mike Luipersbeck -Lynn Shrum (Danas mother) -Michael Lane (needs kidney AND heart transplant) -Deborah Lynn Scott -Jeff Granstaff

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

Ancient Directives for Todays Church

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.

memorable for the church, our teens, and the children so they will always remember this was a milestone day in their lives. Please RSVP for the Dinner on the Grounds today if you havent already. New Hope Choir (Starts Practicing September 23) 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. 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 is a program that selects and trains laypeople for Christian care giving. 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!

Lectionary
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; Psalm 125 or Psalm 124; James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17; Mark 7:24-37. Color: Green

Thought for the Week

am building a church," said a small boy, playing on the floor with a set of building blocks, "and we must be very quiet." His father, eager to encourage this unexpected reverence, asked, "And why are we quiet in the church?" "Because the people are asleep!" was the immediate response. Think of the opportunities we have missed because of spiritual drowsiness!Courtesy Moody Monthly.

Ministries/Activities Within Our Church

200 Anniversary Committee will have its last meeting this Wednesday evening, September 11 at 6:00 p.m. here at the church. Work Day at the Church will be Saturday, September 15 to prepare for the Bicentennial Celebration. We are requesting all hands on deck starting early and for most of the day as we prepare the church for the celebration the next day. th 200 Anniversary Committee Notes The Bicentennial planning committee is getting the last minute things together and preparing for our big day on the 16th. We hope you have invited friends and family to be a part of this once in a lifetime event for New Hope Church. We have many dignitaries coming to share this event with us so we need to make sure we do this event right to show our community who we are. Wilson County Mayor Hutto, Lebanon Mayor Craighead, Senator Beaver, Rep. Lynn, Rep. Pody, Reg. of Deeds Spickard, Trustee Major, County Commissioner McFarland have all agreed to be there as well as Haley and McCaskey from the Presbytery. Please help us make this
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Bicentennial Celebration
Dinner Reservations for Sunday, September 16, 2012 Total Number of People __________ Reservations in Name of: ____________________________________________________________ List of names: (First names will be fine) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Please place in offering plate or hand to usher before or after the service.