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

March 16, 2014 Enter to Worship THE PRELUDE (Please begin to take your seats to prepare for worship) PRAISE SONG *THE PRAISE MEDLEY Here I am to Worship (not in Hymnal) How Great is our God! (not in Hymnal) His Name Is Wonderful (Hymnal, page 101) *THE INVOCATION (In unison) O God, you so loved the world as to give your only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Grant us the precious gift of faith, that we may know that the Son of God is come, and may have power to overcome the world and gain a blessed immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *THE WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS *HYMN We Are One in the Bond of Love #281 (As we sing, shake hands with those around you. Children may come to the stage.) 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 THE PSALM
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The Lord will keep you from all harm He will watch over your life; 8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. THE ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY SENTENCE For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) THE GIVING OF HIS TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS *THE DOXOLOGY *THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION THE GOSPEL LESSON John 3:1-17 (inside bulletin insert) THE MESSAGE The Gospel in a Few Words Only Trust Him Pastor Burrow #330 INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP AND CHURCH MEMBERSHIP *THE HYMN OF INVITATION 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 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.) I Live, I Live Acolytes *EXTINGUISHING THE CANDLES (Taking the Light into the World) #625

*LIGHTING OF CANDLES (Symbolizing the bringing in of the Light of Christ)

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To God Be the Glory Psalm 121 (In unison)

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I lift up my eyes to the hills where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
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He will not let your foot slip he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
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The Lord watches over you the Lord is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.

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Our Prayer Requests

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous person availeth much. James 5:16
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Praise and Answered Prayer

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Ministry Leaders
Today: Lock-Up: Robert Haynes. Media: Rick White. Nursery: Lisa Thompson. Ushers: Bill & Kelly Brown, Mike Sebolt, Bobby Thompson. Hospitality: Evelyn Price. Next Sunday, March 23: Lock-Up: Rick White. Media: Rick White. Nursery: Chassidy Thompson. Ushers: Lee Ann Crosslin, Mary Thompson, Mark & Dena Cazee. Hospitality: Lisa Thompson.

Mens Ministry & Womens Ministry

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Gospel in a Few Words

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-Thy Johnson (Req. by Clayton) -Kayla Wald (Denas friend, cancer) -Opal Collins (Pastor Vernons sister) -Ed Triplet (Gina Jones brother-in-law) -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

-Jack Thompson -Jimmy Reynolds (heart monitor) -Ron Hensley (Summit room 418 pneumonia) -Derrick Meade (death in family) -Lee Hawn (requested by Paula) -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) -Vivian Smrtic (out-of-state member) -Sarah Voss and Family

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.

Lectionary Readings
Second Sunday in Lent. Genesis 12: 1-4a (God initiates a covenant with Abram. Abram enters it by leaving his country and family to start over where God leads.) Psalm 121 (a song of ascents.) Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 (Abraham was made righteous; not because he did good things, but by a life bent on trusting God.) John 3:1-17 (Nicodemus comes to Jesus in the night. Jesus tells him, "You must be born again.") Color: Purple.

Ministries/Activities Within Our Church

We are asking that you begin next Sunday to bring wrapped candy and Easter Eggs for the New Hope Community Egg Hunt. The Egg Hunt will be the Saturday before Easter, time to be announced. We will have a box in the Narthex to put the candy and eggs in. Thanks in advance! Next CPWM Meeting March 29, 10:00 a.m. If you are a female member or regular attendee of New Hope, then you are already a member of our Cumber-

land Presbyterian Womens Ministry (CPWM). Come to the meetings when you can to grow in your faith walk and become closer to your sisters in Christ. 5th Sunday Praise n Prayer will be Sunday evening, March 30 at 5:00 p.m. Ben is planning an outdoor gathering in the back parking lot (weather permitting) for fellowship and singing. This will be a salad and sandwich meal, with everyone bringing fixins to share. We invite you to come! New Hope Mens Ministry will have its start-up meeting Saturday, April 5 at 8:30 in the church kitchen. This will be an organizational meeting. A lite breakfast will be served by the church staff. As we have been relating over the past few weeks, the Men's Ministry will be a time for men to come together for fellowship, support and building relationships. We will discuss ways to help with needs inside and outside our church, whether through handyman type projects or whatever needs may arise. We will become the focal planning team for events that the men sponsor such as the Mothers Day Brunch and Valentines Banquet. Working with facilities manager Bill Brown, buildings and grounds maintenance (mowing) will also be a focus. Most importantly, through this ministry, we will build on having a better relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. - Proverbs 27:17. Church Camps - We are concerned that every child in our church, those ready for the 4th grade and older, will have the privilege of going to camp this June. We serve a lot more children than we have ever served before. We have traditionally paid one half of the camp fee for every child who attends our church. That will be more costly within itself this year because of the increased numbers. We also know that some of our children will not even be able to pay one half their fee. We are working on setting a $20 minimum for each child attending camp, just to make sure that each child and their family has some investment in the program. So it may be that some of you who dont have children camp age will adopt a child and help them. Brad and Robbie are the ones to talk to about that. The attendees at prayer meeting last Wednesday wanted to have another three week series of meetings, March 19, 26, and April 2, 6:30 - 7:30 PM. The prayer meetings are informal. We are learning some things about contemplative Bible reading - just reading and mediating and letting God speak to us through the passage. Also, learning about contemplative prayer along with praying for special needs of individuals present or not presentprayer requests are taken seriouslyand we pray for special needs regarding church activities. It seems like there is a kind of new spirit in the church coming out of the prayer meetings. Rotation Sunday School - All the children are split into three groups and rotate through three 20 minute classes. Ben has one group teaching them music education and Bible verses that go along with the songs they will be learning. This group meets in the sanctuary. Robbie teaches another group using crafts, games, cooking and other great adventures the kids will get excited about. They meet in the kitchen, fellowship hall or outside when it gets warmer. The last group is

Brad's group where the children learn a Bible study that teaches them knowledge of God's word on their level. They meet up in the youth room. The three groups begin at 8:50 am and rotate till they finish at 9:50 am. Please be in prayer for the success of this exciting new ministry we have added to New Hope. 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.

Thought for the Week

e began His ministry by being hungry, yet He is the Bread of Life. Jesus ended His earthly ministry by being thirsty, yet He is the Living Water. Jesus was weary, yet He is our rest. Jesus paid tribute, yet He is the King. Jesus was accused of having a demon, yet He cast out demons. Jesus wept, yet He wipes away our tears. Jesus was sold for thirty pieces of silver, yet He redeemed the world. Jesus was brought as a lamb to the slaughter, yet He is the Good Shepherd. Jesus died, yet by His death He destroyed the power of death. - Gregory of Nazianzus,
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enly things? 13 No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaventhe Son of Man.[e] 14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up,[f] 15 that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.[g] 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Footnotes: a. John 3:3 The Greek for again also means from above; also in verse 7. b. John 3:6 Or but spirit c. John 3:7 The Greek is plural. d. John 3:8 The Greek for Spirit is the same as that for wind. e. John 3:13 Some manuscripts Man, who is in heaven f. John 3:14 The Greek for lifted up also means exalted. g. John 3:15 Some interpreters end the quotation with verse 21.

Lenten Disciplines
Some Christians find it helpful for their Spiritual Growth to set for themselves certain spiritual disciplines for the season of Lent 40 week-days plus Sundays from Ash Wednesday through Good Friday. Lent began March 5, 2014. Examples could be: I. Simplify my life by: a. ____eating less than usual b. ____fasting one day a week c. ____refrain from alcoholic beverages d. ____refrain from smoking e. ____leaving off desserts f. ____giving away clothing not worn for a year g .____giving up something that has become an unhealthy addiction h .____other (name below) II. Adding to my life a. ____Reading a Bible passage and praying daily b. ____Tithing my income c. ____Bible study and prayer with a group weekly d. ____Visiting a home bound or sick person each week. e. ____Spending time each week getting to better know an un-churched neighbor, fellow-worker, or relative. f. ____Program of exercise g. ____Reading a good book on Spiritual Growth (some of you are already reading Purpose Driven Life) h. ____other (name below) i. ____ Getting involved in one other church ministry such as Sunday School, Prayer Group, Nursery helper, Sunday food hospitality.

The Gospel Lesson

John 3:1-17 (New International Version) Jesus Teaches Nicodemus 3 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him. 3 Jesus replied, Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.[a] 4 How can someone be born when they are old? Nicodemus asked. Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mothers womb to be born! 5 Jesus answered, Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit[b] gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, You[c] must be born again. 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.[d] 9 How can this be? Nicodemus asked. 10 You are Israels teacher, said Jesus, and do you not understand these things? 11 Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. 12 I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heav-

Write in other disciplines you will follow during Lent: