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 19, 2014 Second Sunday after the Epiphany *THE DOXOLOGY *THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION SPECIAL MUSIC Boundless Love Ben Spicer & Rebecca Butler THE GOSPEL LESSON John 1:35-42 (on bulletin insert) THE MESSAGE And He Brought Him to Jesus Pastor Vernon Burrow (Pastor Burrow gives instruction and motivation for doing personal evangelism.) INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP AND CHURCH MEMBERSHIP *HYMN OF INVITATION Rescue the Perishing #299 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. *PARTING HYMN Go Now and Live for the Savior #610 *THE BLESSING AND BENEDICTION *EXTINGUISHING THE CANDLES (Taking the Light into the World) *POSTLUDE Leave to Serve #623 *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 19, 2014 10:00 a.m. #625

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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 Blessed Assurance (Hymnal page 345) There Is a Redeemer (Hymnal page 206) 10,000 Reasons (Not in Hymnal) *THE PRAYER OF ADORATION THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (In Unison) Father God, you came into world to save sinners, and you have commissioned your church to make disciples of all nations; Yet we sometimes forget. We at times dont show your love in the way we live our lives; We often dont love others as you have loved us. Our fear of rejection holds us back from sharing the good news of the gospel to those around us. We get too busy to rescue those who are perishing and fail to give them the love and knowledge that would lead them to life. As we repent of our sins of omission, let us receive in this service a deeper passion for the last, the lost, and the least. Pour Your Holy Spirit upon us. Set us on fire to reach more people with the message of Jesus. Amen. INDIVIDUAL CONFESSIONS (Pray silently) THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON *THE GLORIA PATRI 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 PERSONAL TESTIMONY WELCOME TO WORSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY SENTENCE: Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me. But you ask, How do we rob you? In tithes and offerings, says the Lord Almighty. (Malachi 3:8) THE GIVING OF HIS TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS Jesus Loves the Little Children Just a Closer Walk with Thee #580 #380 Mary Jo Haynes

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Ministry Leaders
Today: Lock-Up: Robert Haynes. Media: Rick White. Ushers: Bill & Kelly Brown, Mike Sebolt, Bobby Thompson. Nursery: Amanda Shoemake. Hospitality: Judy Fields & Ron Hensley. Next Sunday, Jan. 26: Lock-Up: Evelyn Price. Media: Ron Hensley. Ushers: LeeAnn Crosslin, Mary Thompson, Mark & Dena Cazee. Nursery: Karen Haynes. Hospitality: Rebecca Butler.

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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

-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
Second Sunday after the Epiphany. Isaiah 49:17; Psalm 40:111; 1 Corinthians 1:19; John 1:2942. Color: Green

Thought for the Week

was speaking at an open-air crusade in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Billy Graham was to speak the next night and had arrived a day early. He came incognito and sat on the grass at the rear of the crowd. Because he was wearing a hat and dark glasses, no one recognized him. Directly in front of him sat an elderly gentleman who seemed to be listening intently to my presentation. When I invited people to come forward as an open sign of commitment, Billy decided to do a little personal evangelism. He tapped the man on the shoulder and asked, "Would you like to accept Christ? I'll be glad to walk down with you if you want to." The old man looked him up and down, thought it over for a moment, and then said, "Naw, I think I'll just wait till the big gun comes tomorrow night." Billy and I have had several good chuckles over that incident. Unfortunately, it underlines how, in the minds of many people, evangelism is the task of the "Big Guns," not the "little shots."
- Lieghton Ford, Good News is for Sharing, 1977, David C. Cook Publishing Co., p. 67.

Evangelism

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.

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

he worship theme for this Sunday is about evangelism, particularly one on one sharing of the faith. The Bible story is found in John 1:29-51. It is a story of how the church got started. It was one person telling another person about Jesus. John told Andrew, Andrew told Simon, and so on. The message that is unfolding in my heart to pass on to you is that person to person evangelism is not as difficult as it seems. There are several tips in the story this week that will help you know how it can be easily done in todays society. We want to get you away from the stereotype you think of as personal evangelism - the pushy, rude, arrogant, disrespectful way. We want to propose to you a new way, based on this old story. You dont know whether you can do it until you try it. Also, we want you to let the Holy Spirit put a fire in our hearts so that we all may be appropriately zealous bringing people to Jesus. The first part of vs. 42 is a good title for the message: And he brought him to Jesus. John 1:35-42 - Johns Disciples Follow Jesus (New International Version) 35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, Look, the Lamb of God! 37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. 38 Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, What do you want? They said, Rabbi (which means Teacher), where are you staying? 39 Come, he replied, and you will see. So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. It was about four in the afternoon. 40 Andrew, Simon Peters brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, We have found the Messiah (that is, the Christ). 42 And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas (which, when translated, is Peter[a]). Footnotes: [a] John 1:42 Cephas (Aramaic) and Peter (Greek) both mean rock.

Ministries/Activities Within Our Church

New Year Prayer Services. Join us this Wednesday evening at 6:30 - 7:30 for the third in our 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! 2014 Offering Envelopes are available on the old communion table in the Narthex. Using the envelopes enables you to designate the budget(s) to which you are giving and also ensures that you will receive proper documentation of your giving for tax purposes. Attendance Goal of 100 for 2014. We had 74 last Sunday. We have only 50 more Sundays to reach that goal. This goal set by the church leaders is entirely possible, but it will take a strong commitment on the part of every member of