New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church

7845 Coles Ferry PK, Lebanon, TN 37087 Church Phone 449-7020 www.NewHopeCPChurch.com email: nwhpchrch0@gmail.com CCLI Copyright License #11118959 Lead Pastor: Vernon Burrow 406-6385; Youth & Education Pastor: Brad Unland 844-4198; Minister of Music: Ben Spicer; Worship Leaders: Rebecca Butler, Karen White

Order for the Public Worship of God

January 26, 2014 Third Sunday after the Epiphany 10:00 a.m. Enter to Worship THE PRELUDE (Please begin to take your seats to prepare for worship) *LIGHTING OF CANDLES (Symbolizing the bringing in of the Light of Christ) *THE PRAISE MEDLEY Step By Step (Not in Hymnal) Come, Christians, Join to Sing (Hymnal page 108, vss. 1 & 2) Thou Art Worthy (Hymnal page 73) *THE PROFESSION OF FAITH (In Unison) The Apostles Creed #716 I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of Heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into Hades; the third day He rose again form the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *OPENING PRAYER (In Unison) O Christ, who commanded the apostles to go into all the world, and to preach the gospel to every creature, let your name be great among the nations from the rising of the sun to its going down now and forever. Amen. *THE GLORIA PATRI #623 CHILDRENS TIME (Children may come to the stage at this time. Parents may accompany very young children as needed; Followed by dismissal to Childrens Church.) *HYMN *HYMN Jesus Loves Me, This I Know (vss. 1 & 2) Send the Light #579 #307 THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 4:12-23 (on bulletin insert) THE MESSAGE The Call to Witness Pastor Vernon Burrow (Pastor Burrow teaches about the call to share our faith with others.) INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP AND CHURCH MEMBERSHIP *HYMN OF INVITATION Wherever He Leads Ill Go #367 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. CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE *THE BLESSING AND BENEDICTION *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.)

Welcome January 26, 2014

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Ministry Leaders
Today: Lock-Up: Evelyn Price. Media: Ron Hensley. Ushers: LeeAnn Crosslin, Mary Thompson, Mark & Dena Cazee. Nursery: Karen Haynes. Hospitality: Rebecca Butler. Next Sunday, Feb. 2: Lock-Up: Rick White. Media: Rick White. Ushers: Alene & Worm Gibson, Bobby & Lisa Thompson. Nursery: Paula Hawn. Hospitality: Evelyn Price.

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WELCOME TO WORSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY SENTENCE: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. (2 Cor. 9:6) THE GIVING OF HIS TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS *THE DOXOLOGY *THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION SPECIAL MUSIC Ben Spicer #625

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

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Our Prayer Requests

Prayer Requests (and to remove names from list)
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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 info@newhopecpchurch.com.)

Confidential (Pastor only) (Note: Please indicate whether to include name(s) on Prayer List or not)

Praise and Answered Prayer

-Juanita Blevins (Karen whites mother) -Louann & Gill Gustafson -Kathy JardinaJohnson (req. by Dena) -Amanda Greene (leukemia diagnosis) -Dora Smith (req.by Leigh Roderick) -Abigail Jardina -Sherry Tamberino -Lavina Dickson -Doug Tomlinson (Pattys husband) -Pauline Horton -Helen Moss (Rachel Greers mother) -Debbie Vales -Sarah Voss and Family

-T.K. Watkins (req. by Bennie Watkins) -Betty Williams -Ethan Hawn (Paula Hawns nephew) -Glenda Williams (Richs co-worker) -Jackie Hill (Louise Yates sister) -Jeff Granstaff (Louise Yates son) -Margaret Christmas -Jean B. Smith (Paul Browns aunt) -Lisa Bartlett (Scott and Brians mother) -Dora Crawford (homebound) -Luke Smith (Evelyns grandson) -Vivian Smrtic (out-of-state member)

Lectionary Readings
Third Sunday after the Epiphany. Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23. Color: Green

Thought for the Week

hat makes people hesitate to share their faith? Here are some of the fears that have been mentioned: "I am afraid I might do more harm than good." "I don't know what to say." "I may not be able to give snappy answers to tricky questions." "I may seem bigoted." "I may invade someone's privacy." "I am afraid I might fail." "I am afraid I might be a hypocrite." Perhaps the most common fear, however, is that of being rejected. A survey was given to those attending training sessions for the Billy Graham crusade in Detroit. One question asked, "What is your greatest hindrance in witnessing?" 9% said they were too busy to remember to do it. 28% felt the lack of real information to share. None said they didn't really care. 12% said their own lives were not speaking as they should. But by far the largest group was the 51% whose biggest problem was the fear of how the other person would react! (Leighton Ford, Motivations
of the Early Church for Witness, Good News is for Sharing, P. 25-7.)

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. We ask that there be 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.

possible, but it will take a strong commitment on the part of every member of our congregation. Please see the Pastors Notes on the church website for suggestions from him on how to work toward this goal. Compassionate Hands. This program that benefits the homeless community of Lebanon continues to do good work here at New Hope. Call Alene or Lee Ann if you would like to help or the church at 444-7020. 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 is 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.

The Gospel Lesson

Matthew 4:12-23 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Begins to Preach 12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. 13 Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali 14 to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah: 15 Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles 16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.[a] 17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. Jesus Calls His First Disciples 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.19 Come, follow me, Jesus said, and I will send you out to fish for people. 20 At once they left their nets and followed him. 21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them,22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. Jesus Heals the Sick 23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. Footnotes: [a] Matthew 4:16, Isaiah 9:1, 2

Ministries/Activities Within Our Church

Next series of Prayer Services. Join us this Wednesday evening at 6:30 - 7:30 for the next series of prayer meetings. There is general discussion during the hour giving time for informal greetings, discussing the church, etc. The Pastor is present early from 5:30 - 6:30 for any who wish a private meeting with him for whatever their needs are: counseling, prayer, confession, etc. After the meeting, from 7:30 to 8:30, the Pastor is also available for private meetings. A blessing awaits you by joining us Wednesday night! Mens meeting after church next Sunday Feb. 2, at the front of the church for a few minutes to assign a team to make preparations for the Valentine Banquet. Womens meeting Thursday, January 30 at 10:00 AM in the church office. Getting to Know You Better plus considering whether it would be a good thing to have a Cumberland Presbyterian Women (CPW) organization at New Hope. If so, beginnings can be made to launch the program. Attendance Goal of 100 for 2014. We had 71 last Sunday. We have only 49 more Sundays to reach that goal. This goal set by the church leaders is entirely