Order for the Public Worship of God

Lead Pastor: Rev. Vernon Burrow 406-6385 Youth & Education Pastor: Rev. Brad Unland Minister of Music: Ben Spicer July 8, 2012 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 a.m.

*Gloria Patri *Gospel Hymn Reading from the Psalms Victory in Jesus Psalm 82

#623 #473 John Crowder III

Offertory Sentence God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. - 2 Cor. 9:8 Offertory *Doxology #625 Special Music The Gospel Lesson Luke 10:25-47 The Message True Religion is About Relationships Pastor Burrow (Sermon #1 in a Series on Developing a Culture of Hospitality based on the story of The Good Samaritan) Invitation to Christian Discipleship and Church Membership *Invitational Hymn Theyll Know We are Christians by Our Love #284 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. Commissioning of VBS Workers *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 The 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 (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 Come, Thou Fount (Hymnal page 2, vss. 1 & 3) We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise (Not in hymnal) We Have Come Into His House (Hymnal page 588) You Are My All In All (Not in Hymnal) *The Prayer of Adoration The Prayer of Confession (in unison) Father, you want us not only to be born again, You want us to grow toward Christian maturity. Yet we are often content with staying the way we are, or even slipping backwards in Christian devotion Forgive us for the times when we have been unkind to others, especially those who need kindness the most. when we have contributed to conflict rather than rising above it. when we have wanted to be served rather than to serve when we have closed our eyes to the needs of others when we have put down others instead of building them up when we have refused to accept responsibilities that are rightfully ours when we have failed to use our spiritual gifts for building up Your Church May the knowledge that we are forgiven spur us on to making the changes You want us to make in our lives. Thank you, Jesus. Amen. Individual Confessions (Pray silently) The Assurance of Pardon

*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.)

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

Lectionary
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10; Psalm 48; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13; Color: Green

Members in Ministry
Today: Lock-Up: Rick White Media: Ron Hensley Ushers: Bill Brown, Jr., Rick White, Clayton Fisher, Russ Winkler Nursery: Mary Ann Smith Hospitality: Evelyn Price Next Sunday: Lock-Up: Jimmy Reynolds Media: Rick White Ushers: Bobby Thompson, Greg Gibson, Joyce Burrow, Rich Binney Nursery: Savannah Davis Hospitality: Lisa Thompson

True Religion is About

Relationships

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)

-Jerry Horton (Lisa Dicksons brother) -Jack Thompson -Joyce Burrow -Elizabeth Reynolds (broken shoulder) -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

-Matt Brandt -Jason Morris (Lee Ann Crosslins son) -Joseph Garcia (shipping out to Kuwait) -Philip Schubeck (Mary Jos friend) -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

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.

total per week.) Some weeks we will go swimming at our neighborhood community pool after lunch (weather permitting). Contact person - Pastor Brad Unland Cell # 615-772-4680. 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 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!

Ministries/Activities Within Our Church

VBS Set-Up today after church - If you have some time after church today we could use all the help we can get to set up our rooms for this years VBS. Two churches have given us stacks of materials, posters and items to decorate our church for VBS so we just need your help to set up and also if you have time Thursday night to take it down and reset the church for next Sunday. Session Meeting has been moved to Tuesday evening, July 17 at 6:30 to avoid conflict with VBS next week. Food Pantry Reminder Please remember our pantry; we need to keep the pantry stocked and rotated and watch our dates on the items stocked. Please continue to contribute, because though we dont say much about it, the need is there. Childrens Summer Fun Days This is for children ages 12 and under. Every Tuesday meet at the church @ 9:00 a.m. till school starts back (except VBS week July 9th - 13th). We will go see a movie in Mt. Juliet at Providence for just $1.00! Lunch will cost at least $5.00 (Bring $6 to $10

VBS 2012 is cleared for takeoff! The time has come. This coming Monday! DATES: Monday thru Thursday 6:00 to 8:30 PM July 9th 12th Brad Unland, Director Look for kids around you to invite to VBS. It may change their lives. Ages: new-born through 6th grade.

VBS Class, 1993

Chassidy Thompson and Amanda Greene in foreground, Matthew Neal in back, center.