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 Dec. 2, 2012 First Sunday in Advent 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 The Advent Wreath (As the Praise Medley 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 Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus (Hymnal, page 124) How Great Is Our God! (Not in Hymnal) O Come, Let Us Adore Him (Hymnal, page 82) *The Prayer of Adoration The Prayer of Confession (in unison) Lord, we realize how much we are affected by this get it done quickly world. Most people seem to be in a hurry most of the time. Those around us want quick accomplishment and instant gratification. The Christmas season seems to accelerate the speed of our everyday movements. We have too much to do and too little time to get it done. Many of us get sick and sometimes work sick during this season that drags on our energy. We, as Christians, know better. Forgive us for getting so caught up in the activities of Christmas, to the point that we miss what You want to give us most. Give us the signs -- a woman with child riding a donkey, a birth among the tame animals, a good man watching over a youthful woman, who is the love of his life, as she gives birth to her child that he will raise as his own, the shepherds watching their sheep, the angel songs -- all around the lowly manger, wherein God lays. Amen. Individual Confessions (pray silently) The Assurance of Pardon *The Gloria Patri The Call to Prayer The Pastoral Prayer and Prayers of the People #623 10:00 a.m.

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 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he become poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. (2 Cor. 8:9) Offertory *Doxology Special Music The Second Lesson Luke 21:25-36 Pastor: This is the Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God! The Message *The Hymn of Invitation Holy Communion *Parting Song *The Blessing and Benediction *Extinguishing the Candles (Taking the Light of Christ into the World) *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.) Hanging of the Green tonight at 6:00. This is the annual service and fellowship time in which we decorate the Chrismon tree and the sanctuary for the Christmas season. Following the service, we will have finger foods in the narthex (bring stuff) and decorate our Family Christmas Tree. Each family is encouraged to being an ornament from home that has special meaning to you or your family. There will be a time of sharing about the ornament and then we will place it upon the tree. Everyone be sure to be here for this special evening! 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 nwhpchrch0@gmail.com CCLI Copyright License #11118959 Acolytes The Art of Waiting O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Alleluia Pastor Burrow #123 #91 #625 Karen White

Welcome December 2, 2012

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The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous person availeth much. James 5:16
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Praise and Answered Prayer

Childrens Christmas Play

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

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I/We would like to include our child/children in the play. I/We wish to help with costumes. I/We wish help build sets and/or props.

-Sylira Adams (cancer, requested by Louise Yates) -Jason Osterhoff (requested by Rose Lawrence) -Wes & Missy Branham (requested by Dena Cazee -Joyce Lyell (Dena Cazees mother, cancer) -Mariloyce Oliver -Aleshia Green (requested by the Hargiss) -Allan Rudge (Diane Rudges husband) -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) -Donna Brumbach (chemo/cancer) -Leigh Snyder (DJs friend) -Venelee Smith (homebound) -Dora Crawford (homebound) -Vivian Smrtic (out-of-state member)

-Matt & Nacy VanVelse (both have cancer, requested by Mark Cazee) -Randy Davis (requested by Judy Fields) -Makayla Crowder (knee surgery) -Jeanitt Smith -Sarah Voss (Bob Martins sister) -Mike Voss (Bob Martins son) -BethAnn Bennett (Wilson Bank employee) -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 -Shaun Binney (Rich and Kathys grandson) -Matt Brandt and family -Jason Morris (Lee Ann Crosslins son) -Clyde Elmore (friend of Mary Ann) -Lisa Bartlett (Scott and Brians mother) -Jerry & Betty Lustig (requested by Ray & Gina Jones) -Nick Solomon -Lynn Shrum (Danas mother) -Michael Lane (needs kidney AND heart transplant) -Deborah Lynn Scott -Jeff Granstaff -Gary King -Jerry Etheridge (on kidney transplant list)

Lectionary
I/We can help with anything else that is needed.

First Sunday in Advent Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36.

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 (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.

Project Recycle - Judy Fields is putting containers for recyclables (plastic and aluminum) in the narthex each Sunday and in the fellowship hall when we have food there. This is a very good thing to do. Early on in the Bible, before the commandments were given or the prophets had spoken, The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Genesis 2:15 (NIV). The church needs to set an example to the rest of the world.

Ministries/Activities Within Our Church

Loaves and Fishes boxes are still being accepted if you forgot to bring yours last Sunday. If you did not mail your Trust Card, or forgot to bring it last Sunday, you may place it in the offering plate as it is passed this morning. Holiday Benevolence Another project underway in our Culture of Generosity emphasis is to help a family that has had medical issues and the associated bills to have a better Christmas. We will start accepting donations today for this project. Our target is $500.00 (if we get more, thats great!). Please see Brad for more information on the familys needs. Childrens Christmas Play. Ben has started rehearsals and would love to include all our children in this program. The Christmas Play will be presented the night of the Church-Wide Christmas Party, Sunday, December 16. During the Christmas season please remember the New Hope Food Pantry. Please see Evelyn Price or the Pastor if you know anyone inside or outside the church that has a need.

DECEMBER SPECIAL DATES Dec. 9: Advent Sunday # 2 Dec. 11: Session meeting, 6:30 PM Dec. 16: Advent Sunday #3, Childrens Program, followed by the Christmas party, in the evening Dec. 19: Christmas Caroling, 5:00 PM, followed by refreshments. It is fine to invite visitors. Also request homes to be visited. Dec. 23: Advent Sunday #4 Dec. 24: Christmas Eve service of Carols, Scripture, candle-light communion, 6:00 PM Dec. 30: First Sunday after Christmas, last Sunday of the Year

Members in Ministry
Today: Lock-Up: Robert Haynes Media: Rick White Ushers: Bobby Thompson, Greg Gibson, Bill Brown, Jr., Rich Binney Nursery: Karen Haynes Hospitality: Connie Spears Next Sunday: Lock-Up: Rick White Media: Ron Henslee Ushers: Bill Brown, Jr., Rick White, Clayton Fisher, Russ Winkler Nursery: Amanda Shoemake Hospitality: Amanda Shoemake and Mary Thompson