New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church

(founded 1812)
7845 Coles Ferry PK, Lebanon, TN 37087 | Church Phone 615-449-7020 | www.NewHopeCPChurch.com | email: NewHopechrch0@gmail.com | CCLI License #11118959
Pastor: Rev. Paul Hancock 615-429-4331 | Minister of Music: Ben Spicer | Worship Leader/Projectionist: Rebecca Butler

First Sunday after the Epiphany/Baptism of the Lord

January 10, 2016

Connection Card Jan. 10, 2016

10:00 a.m.

Welcome! Please help us to know you better

Enter to Worship
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

*THE BLESSING AND BENEDICTION

THE PRELUDE (when the Prelude begins, begin to prepare your mind and heart for worship

*POSTLUDE

*EXTINGUISHING THE CANDLES (Taking the Light into the World)

through silent prayer and meditation)

*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.)

*THE INVOCATION
CHILDRENS TIME (Children may come to the stage at this time for a visit with Pastor Paul)
All Hail the Power

#97

THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE "Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name. Do not neglect to
do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God." (Hebrews
13:15-16).
THE GIVING OF HIS TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
*THE DOXOLOGY

Old Hundredth

#625

Matthew 3:13-17 New International Version (NIV)

The Baptism of Jesus
13
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried
to deter him, saying, I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?
15
Jesus replied, Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness. Then John consented.
16
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven
was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.
17
And a voice from heaven said, This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well
pleased.

Spouse Name: ____________________________

Childrens Names:
__________________DOB______ Grade______
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First Time Guest

New in Community

Member of Church ___________________

___________ City______________State_____

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.

Ministry Leaders

Ultimate Endorsement

The Solid Rock

#404

I wish to be contacted by a Stephen Minister

I would like information about this church
I want to volunteer in this church (see back)
How did you find our church?

NEW HOPE DECEMBER STATS

Pastor Paul

THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP & CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

I desire a call from the Pastor

Today: Lock-Up: Rick White Media: Sean Haynes

Ushers: Bobby & Lisa Thompson, Don ONeal, Rich Binney
Next Sunday, Jan. 17: Lock-Up: Robert Haynes Media: Rick White
Ushers: Jimmy Reynolds, Royce Jackson, Clayton Fisher, Scott Greer

Ben Spicer & Christina Woodard

THE GOSPEL READING Matthew 3:13-17 (Printed opposite)

*THE HYMN OF INVITATION

Zip: ___________________

Email: __________________________________

THE PASTORAL PRAYER AND PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE MESSAGE

State: _________

Cell Phone: ______________________________

*THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION

Broken Together

City: ___________________________________

Home Phone: ____________________________

Message Scripture

*THE HYMN OF PRAISE

Name: __________________________________

________________________________________

Acolytes

*THE MEDLEY (Stand and praise the Lord through song)

How Great Is Our God!
Here I Am to Worship
How Great Thou Art (chorus)

Please mark if address change

Address: ________________________________

Leave to Serve

THE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES (The Light of Christ enters)

SPECIAL MUSIC

Acolytes

Budget for 2015: $93,000.00 (Income YTD $68,194.95)

Average Offering
December

Amount needed
weekly

$1,643.00

$1,788.00

YTD + or - compared to Budget

($31,521.18)

Average
Attendance
50

Please circle your approximate age group(s):

Youth (7th 12th)
Adult (30 50)
College Student

Median Adult (51 64)

Young Adult (18 29)

Senior (65+)

Our Prayer Requests

Prayer Requests

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous person availeth much. James 5:16

(and to remove names from list)

(For additions to or deletions from this list please call 615-449-7020.)

Mark if Confidential
(for Pastor to see only)
(Note: Please indicate whether to include name(s) in bulletin list or not)

Valentine Banquet
February 5, 2016
6:00 pm

-Karen Best (Pastors friend)

-Lucy Morse (Hurt on the job)
-Anita Drew
-Joyce Dash (req. by Rich & Kathy)
-Jackie Hill (Louise Yates sister)
-Carol Norris (Louise Yatessister)
-Don & Janice Luwellen (Pastors friends)
-Raymond Bay
-Donna Yates (Ginas aunt)
-Bobby Duke (req. by Karen Haynes)
-Mary Raines (Adopting a child)
-The Leeman family
-Lee Ann Crosslin (heart valve surgery)
-Bill Binney (Richs brother, cancer)
-Ed Triplet (Gina Jones brother-in-law)
-Louann & Gill Gustafson
-Pauline Horton

-Linda & Dillon

-Cathy McDaniel (friend of Mary Jo)
-Karen Gbasin
-Misty Powell (req. by Kelsie Morse)
-Elizabeth Reynolds (Heart surgery recovery)
-Jason Prestly
-Billy Walker (Claytons coworker)
-Dana Hancock
-Harold & Barbara Evans
-Tina Eastland
-Rick Stewart (Friend of Mary Jo)
-Lucia Butler (Charlies mother)
-Harley Meyers (Bens friend)
-Lisa Bartlett (Scott and Brians mother)
-Vivian Smrtic (out-of-state member)
-Helen Moss (Rachel Greers mother)
-Abigail Jardina

I/We would like to attend

the Valentine Banquet.
Name(s) _____________________

Welcome to Worship

Compassionate Hands
I/We would like to help
with the ministry to help
Lebanons homeless or
would like more info.
Name(s) _____________________

elcome to New Hope Church! 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 Welcome Room (main foyer)
and adjacent to the entrance lobby in the Fellowship Hall/Gym.
Please complete the tear-off Connection Card 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 new friend
and worship with us often!

Sunday, January 10, 2016

Ministries/Activities Calendar

Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the construction of the new sanctuary,
classrooms and office building. Our first service was January 8, 2006 with over
200 members, family, friends and visitors in attendance. There was no sound
system, no stain glass (up front), no grand piano and no projector. All this has
since come. God has truly blessed us over the last ten years and time flies!
The Church Session will meet for its regular monthly meeting this Tuesday
evening at 6:30 in the church conference room.
2016 Valentine Banquet Sign-up for this years Valentine Banquet, to be held
Friday evening, February 5 at 6:00. The menu is steak or chicken, baked potatoes, salad, and sundaes for dessert. This will be a very special evening for the
wonderful women of New Hope. It is also a great opportunity to invite your unchurched friends, work associates, neighbors, and family members. We will
need people to make reservations so we know how many to prepare for. MEN
Let Pastor Paul know if you are donating food or will be here to help on February 5. If you are donating money to help pay for the meal please put it in the offering and make sure it is clearly marked for that purpose. Be watching and listening for more information.
2016 Offering Envelopes are available on the old communion table in the Welcome Hall. We can express our gratitude to God for the grace we have received
in Jesus Christ by giving generously to the work of his church. Giving with regularity is an opportunity to grow in our faith and obedience to Gods word. Using the envelopes enables you to designate the ministry(s) to which you are giving and also ensures that you will receive proper documentation of your giving
for tax purposes.
Mens Saturday Fellowship - We had a great men's gathering January 2. Ham
and Sausage Biscuits (thanks to Karen Haynes), a challenging Bible study led by
Rich Binney, a meaningful time of prayer, and great fellowship. We also began
the planning for the Valentine Banquet. Remember we do this the first Saturday
of each month at 8 am in the kitchen (we can move into fellowship hall when
there are too many to sit around the kitchen table). Next meeting is February 6!
Wednesday Bible Study/Prayer has resumed and our topic for Wednesday,
January 13 is Cussing. What, if anything, does the Bible say about it? Why
are certain words bad? Come join our discussion but watch your mouth!
Compassionate Hands - December 1, 2015 - March 14, 2016. New Hope will
serve as a host site on Saturday nights. We will host homeless men and need
male volunteers to stay overnight here at the church, as well as other volunteer
positions. If you would like to volunteer for this ministry opportunity, sign the
back of the tear-off part of the program, contact Alene Gibson, Lee Ann Crosslin, the Pastor or call the church at 444-7020.

Thought for the Week

The Jordon
The River Jordan flows southward through the Holy Land. For the most part it is
neither beautiful nor peaceful. It's 25 percent mud and plunges downhill at a furious
pace, falling nine feet per mile.
The 158-mile river begins in the snows of Mount Herman at a point 260 feet above
sea level. By the time it empties into the Dead Sea, at a point 1,287 feet below sea
level, the water has reached the lowest point on earth.
Ironically, the river that has inspired thousands
of hymns sung by millions the world over, and
on whose banks the words were uttered that influenced the course of mankind, today serves as
a barrier for thirty miles for the hostile nations of
Israel and Syria.
Amid the unbeautiful, sometimes furious river,
east of Jericho, there is a lovely bend called Makhadet-Al-Hijla, or the Ford of the Partridge. It's
a place of great beauty, shaded by willows and
eucalyptus trees, much as it was in New Testament times. Here, according to tradition, Jesus
was baptized by John the Baptist.
How symbolic. The place of our baptism is a
spot of beauty and peace amid a furious flowing river of hate and strife. When Jesus
was confronted by those who sought to take Him, He "went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode" (John 10:40).
Whether at this location on the Jordan, or another, Jesus found refuge from the
trials of life, at the place of His baptism. And we can, too. When difficulties seem
more than we can bear, going back to our baptismal experience puts it all in perspective.
-Jack Gulledge, Ideas and Illustrations for Inspirational Talks, (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1986), 10-11

Lectionary
First Sunday after the Epiphany/Baptism of the Lord. Color: White or Gold.
Isaiah 43:1-7. God will protect, ransom and re-gather the people Israel from all the
corners of the earth.
Psalm 29. The voice of the LORD speaks, and all heaven and nature shake and stand
in awe.
Acts 8:14-17. Peter and John complete the baptism would-be disciples of Jesus had
received by laying hands on them so they may receive the Holy Spirit.
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22. John the Baptizer announces he is not the messiah but one
mightier than he comes after him baptizing with Holy Spirit and fire. After Jesus was
baptized by John and while he was praying, the Holy Spirit descended and a voice
from heaven claimed Jesus as Beloved Son.