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 March 24, 2013 Palm 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 (Following Childrens Time, children from three years old through 6th grade may go with Pastor Brad to the office annex for New Hope Kidz Childrens Church) *The Praise Medley Glorify Thy Name (Hymnal page 29) Holy Is the Lord (Not in Hymnal) Thou Art Worthy (Hymnal page 73) *The Prayer of Adoration The Prayer of Confession (in unison) Lord Jesus, we want to be your followers, and yet we hesitate to take up the cross. We want to be glorified with you, and yet we recoil from the shame that you endure. We want to enjoy the abundant life that you offer, and yet we fear the loss of life that you require. Look upon us with compassion in the days ahead, and unite us, not only in the fellowship of your suffering, but also in the power of your resurrection. Amen. Individual Confessions (in silent prayer) The Assurance of Pardon *The Gloria Patri The Epistle *Hymn Phil. 2:5-11 I Will Sing the Wondrous Story #623 Katie Dickson, reader #508 10:00 a.m.

temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Offertory Sentence On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. I Corinthians 16:2 (NIV) Offertory *Doxology The Old Testament Lesson The Message Isaiah 50:4-9 I Stand in Awe Ben Spicer and Karen White #625 Following the Servant Savior Pastor Burrow (Step Six in the series Six Steps to Victory in Jesus.) Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone? I Live #449

Welcome March 24, 2013

Please help us to know you better Name: __________________________________ Address: ________________________________ ________________________________________ City: ___________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ___________________

Invitation to Christian Discipleship and Church Membership *The Hymn of Invitation *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.)

Home Phone: ____________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________ Email: __________________________________

not in Hymnal Acolytes

Spouse Name: ____________________________ Childrens Names: ___________________ Age_____ Grade______ ___________________ Age_____ Grade______ ___________________ Age_____ Grade______ ___________________ Age_____ Grade______ ___________________ Age_____ Grade______ First Time Guest New in Community

*Extinguishing the Candles (Taking the Light of Christ into the World)

Members in Ministry
Today: Lock-Up: Robert Haynes Media: Rick White Ushers: Clayton Fisher, Jimmy Reynolds, Sean Haynes, Russ Winkler Nursery: Amanda Shoemake Hospitality: Rebecca Butler Next Sunday: Lock-Up: Evelyn Price Media: Ron Hensley Ushers: Bill Brown, Jr., Kelly Brown, Mike Sebolt, Bobby Thompson Nursery: Lisa Thompson Hospitality: (Easter Breakfast)

Member of Church ___________________ ___________ City______________State_____ I desire a call from the Pastor I wish to be contacted by a Stephen Minister I would like information about this church I want to volunteer in this church How did you find our church?

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

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

Young Adult (18 29)

Our Prayer Requests

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

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.)

Praise and Answered Prayer

Easter Lily Orders

(Please tear off and place in offering plate.) Name: ________________________________

Phone: _______________________________ Number of Lilies_____@ $8.00 each = $____________ In (memory/honor) of: _____________________________________ In (memory/honor) of: ____________________________________ In (memory/honor) of: ____________________________________

-Paisley (3rd grade at DCA) -Eddie Hurst -Sarah Voss & Family -Louise Yates -Sandra McMillin (Connie Spears niece) -Judy Crowder Phillip (John Crowder IIIs sister) -Sylira Adams (cancer, requested by Louise Yates) -Jason Osterhoff (req. 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 -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)

-Beth Pflug (cancer) -Tina Eastland (Laguardo CP Church) -George Root -Overstreet Family -Sam Smith -Tabatha Odonelyu (req. by Lisa Thompson) -Tim Tuck -Mike Clower (Raymonds friend) -Luke Smith (deployed to Korea) -Alex Renfro (deploying to Afghanistan) -Randy Davis (requested by Judy Fields) -Ed Triplet (requested by Ray & Gina) -Jeanitt Smith -Virginia Burson (Lorraine Bursons mother) -Jack Thompson -Chassidy Thompson -Joseph Garcia (shipping out to Kuwait) -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) -Venelee Smith (homebound)

Praise and Answered Prayer for: Joyce Lyell and Sherry Myer

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

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.

Community Easter Egg Hunt will be this Saturday March 30 at 12:00 noon. Pitch in and help with all the work setting this up, conducting it, and cleaning up afterward. Tell Brad this Sunday that you will help. Thanks! Easter is Sunday, March 31. The Good Friday service and Easter Morning service are really two services in one. Friday night the sanctuary will be bare of all vestments, flowers, etc. as we remember the death of Jesus. Sunday morning service will begin with the restoration of the sanctuary, the march of the lilies, the redecoration of the cross, etc. The cross and the resurrection they belong together. We will have breakfast at 8:30 (bring stuff), followed by the Easter Service at 10:00. Adult Small Group Bible Studies are offered on Sunday mornings at 9:00. Karen Crowder leads a topical discussion which meets in the church conference room. Royce Jackson leads a more traditional quarterly-based Bible study which meets in the classroom across from the childrens Creation Station classroom. Both groups are close-knit and enjoy sharing concerns, praying for each other and fellowship. 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. 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.

Ministries/Activities Within Our Church

Today is the last day for Easter Lily orders. Please fill out the portion of the tear-off part of the bulletin and drop it in the offering plate as it comes around. One Great Hour of Sharing Offering today for disaster relief around the world. 75% of our offerings will be administered by Church World Service which is a very reputable organization that has been in existence for 65 years. Note that 25% will be administered by our denomination for disaster relief locally, things like our sending to help in the storm disaster a year ago. Good Friday Service of Darkness will be March 29 at 7:15 PM. This is the service where we remember Christs passion and death on the cross. We also will follow Jesus invitation to partake of his body and blood through Holy Communion. The lights are dimmed and we leave the church in total darkness. Many feel that this is the most meaningful service of the year.

Thought for the Week

he great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only slightly, but set aside, it begins to decay. Paganini's lovely violin has today become worm-eaten and useless except as a relic. A Christian's unwillingness to serve may soon destroy his capacity for usefulness. - J.K. Laney, Marching Orders, p. 34.

Lectionary
March 24, 2013 Palm/Passion Sunday. Liturgy of the Palms: Luke 19:28-40; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Liturgy of the Passion: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:1423:56 (or Luke 23:1-49). Color: purple.