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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 May 12, 2013 Seventh Sunday of Easter/Ascension 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) Special Music for Mothers Day *The Praise Medley A perfect Heart (Hymnal page 40) Beautiful (Not in Hymnal) O Lord, Youre Beautiful (Not in Hymnal) *The Prayer of Adoration *The Scripture Prayer of Praise (Responsive Reading - Congregation Reads Bold) Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 "See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone's work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end." Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates. "It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star." The Spirit and the bride say, "Come." And let everyone who hears say, "Come." And let everyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift. The one who testifies to these things says, Surely I am coming soon. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen. *The Gloria Patri Reading from the Psalms Psalm 97 #623 Mary Lou Bay, reader Jayla Walton 10:00 a.m.

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Offertory Sentence 2 Cor. 9:7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. *Doxology The Prayer of Dedication of the Offering The Gospel Lesson John 17:20-26 The Message Getting Together the Word and the Relationships Pastor Burrow (Continuation of Easter Season Series from the Gospel of John) Invitation to Christian Discipleship and Church Membership *The Hymn of Consecration The Bond of Love #281 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 *Parting Song *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.) I Live, I Live not in Hymnal Acolytes
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Welcome May 12, 2013

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

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Members in Ministry
Today: Lock-Up: Rick White Media: Rick White Ushers: Alene Gibson, Greg Gibson, Lisa Thompson, Bobby Thompson Nursery: Chassidy Thompson Hospitality: (Mothers Day Breakfast) Next Sunday: Lock-Up: Robert Haynes Media: Ron Hensley Ushers: Clayton Fisher, Sean Haynes, Jimmy Reynolds, Russ Winkler Nursery: Jill Booker Hospitality: Mary Thompson and Amanda Shoemake

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

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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)

Praise and Answered Prayer

-Ginny Burson (Lorraines mother) -Doug Tomlinson (Pattys husband) -Pauline Horton -Joyce Burrow -Helen Moss (Rachel Greers mother) -Russell Lee -Debbie Vales -Sarah Voss and Family -Carol Williams (cancer)

-Tina Eastland (Laguardo CP Church) -Matt Brandt and family -Lisa Bartlett (Scott and Brians mother) -Lynn Shrum (Danas mother) -Vivian Smrtic (out-of-state member) -Dora Crawford (homebound) -Luke Smith (Evelyns grandson stationed in S. Korea)

IN MEMORIAM Rae Venelee Smith May 15, 1921 to May 8, 2013 I am the Resurrection and the Life John 11:25

2013 Vacation Bible School I would like to help Pastor Brad with Vacation Bible School! I can:
Help with set-up and tear down Lead a class Help in a class Help with Game Time Provide snacks for an evening Help with snack time Just be around for whatever is needed. It's time to turn VBS upside down! Through every twist, turn, and dive, Colossal Coaster World will challenge kids to face their fears and trust God. There's excitement around every curve as kids learn that God has given them a spirit of power, love, and sound judgment. This evangelistic VBS is the ultimate ride. At the end of the week, kids will want to do it all over again! VBS will be July 8th -11th, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, for ages 3 years up to 12. Please call Pastor Brad (772-4680) or the church office (4497020) with any questions or if you would like to volunteer to help with a VBS class or with snacks each night.

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.

ship for the men who attend. Visitors are always welcome. Come join us! New Hope Choir Led by Ben, the New Hope choir is more than just a choir. It is a small group that meets on Sunday mornings 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 after the Worship Service at 11:30. 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.

Ministries/Activities Within Our Church

Session Meeting this Tuesday evening, May 14 at 6:30 here at the church. As always, anyone is welcome to attend the meeting to see what goes on! Graduate Sunday next week. This year we are honoring Lane Spicer during the worship service for graduating from Lebanon High School. We will have a special basket prepared for you to leave cards and notes for him. Everyone be here to congratulate Lane as we celebrate with him. Childrens Summer Fun Program will be every Tuesday morning starting June 4th. Pastor Brad will meet the youth and children at the church at 9:00 a.m. We will take the church van to Providence in Mt. Juliet to see a movie and eat lunch. Any child going will need to bring $1.00 for the movie and $5.00 for lunch. A list of movies that will be featured each week is on the church website. New Hope invites the men of the church and the surrounding community to a weekly Prayer Breakfast each Tuesday morning at 6:00 a.m. A devotional is shared over breakfast, and a time of prayer follows before the busy workday begins. In a casual atmosphere men may discuss concerns that stay within the group. A bond between friends develops. This is a meaningful time of fellow

2013 Camp Dates at Crystal Springs (near Fayetteville) th th Senior High Camp: (Those ready for 9 grade 12 grade, June 2-7) th th Junior High Camp: (Those ready for 7 or 8 grades, June 9-14) th th th Junior Camp: (Those ready for the 4 , 5 , or 6 grades, June 23-28) Camp is where fun is shared, friendships are made, and, for some, Christ is experienced most fully for the first time. There is swimming, games, worship and fellowship. The memories of camp last a lifetime. Summer Camp is at Crystal Springs, a Christian camping facility managed by the Cumberland Presbyterian Churches of the Tennessee Synod. New Hope Church is paying one half of the fee for Summer Camp for youth and children who are members or regular attenders. The church van will be used to take the children and youth to camp this year. Please contact Youth and Children's Pastor Brad Unland with any questions (772-4680) or call the church office (449-7020).

Lectionary
Seventh Sunday of Easter/Ascension Sunday. Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21; John 17:20-26. Color: White.