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 April 15, 2012 Second Sunday of Easter 10:00 a.m.

Offertory Sentence On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. - I Cor. 16:2 (NIV) The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory *Doxology *The Prayer of Dedication Special Music The Epistle Ephesians 5:1-10 #625 Ben Spicer

The Prelude and Call to Worship Welcome and Announcements Eld. Bobby Thompson Acolytes *Lighting of the Candles (Bringing in the Light of Christ)

Time with Our Children (At the beginning of the Praise Medley, children ages 36th grade may go with Pastor Brad to New Hope Kidz Childrens Church) *The Praise Medley Come Let Us Worship and Bow Down (Hymnal page 14) There Is a Redeemer (Hymnal page 206) How Great Is Our God (Not in Hymnal) His Name Is Wonderful (Hymnal page 101) *The Prayer of Adoration The Prayer of Confession (written by the pastor and to be prayed in unison) We acknowledge that love is a many-splendored thing; Forgive us, Lord, for our sins against love. For the times we have let lust be called love; For the times when we have let self-centeredness be identified as love; For the times when we substituted love words for love behavior; For the times when we have let what God can do for us take the place of what we can do to glorify God. Change our attitudes so that we no longer define God by what we understand love is, but to let Bible teachings about God define love. Teach us anew that God is love. And grant that in this service of worship we may become more mature in love. Amen. Individual Confessions (pray silently) The Assurance of Pardon *Gloria Patri The Old Testament Lesson *Hymn Isaiah 60:1-9 O, How I Love Jesus #623 John Crowder, III #529

The Message Mature in Love and Worship Pastor Burrow #6 in a series on Conversations about Christian Maturity from the book of Ephesians. Text: Follow Gods example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Eph. 5:1-2 Invitation to Christian Discipleship and Church Membership *Invitational Hymn 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. *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 Bond of Love #281 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling #92

*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.)

Lectionary
Second Sunday of Easter: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2 John 20:19-31. (Color: White)

Members in Ministry
Lock-Up: Media: Ushers: Nursery: Today: Rick White Ron Hensley Bill Brown, Jr., Rick White, Clayton Fisher, Russ Winkler Karen & Robert Haynes Next Sunday: Lock-Up: Robert Haynes Media: Bill Brown, Jr. Ushers: Bobby Thompson, Greg Gibson, Rich Binney, open position Nursery: Position needed

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)

SERMON: RATED M for MATURE IN LOVE AND WORSHIP

-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 -Jeff Granstaff

-Joyce Burrow -Cheyenne White (Mary Jos friend) -Ed Triplet (Gina Jones brother-in-law) -Ken Lawrence (Rosie Lawrences nephew) -Lisa Bartlett (Scott and Brians mother) -Betty Lustig -Nick Solomon -Ruth Stultz (Evelyns sister) -Pauline Horton -Joseph & Lisa Garcia -Helen Moss (Rachel Greers mother) -Mike Luipersbeck -Lynn Shrum (Danas mother) -Michael Lane (needs kidney AND heart transplant) -Deborah Lynn Scott

IN MEMORIUM
Billy Wayne Horton
Passed from this life April 12, 2012 I am the Resurrection and the Life. John 11:25 The funeral service for Mr. Horton will be at 4:00 today at Sellars Funeral Chapel, Rev. Vernon Burrow, officiating. Interment in Wilson County Memorial Gardens.

FOR GODS CHILDREN OF

ALL AGES

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.

hear your suggestions for items to include in a time capsule. Youth Worship on Wednesday Nights @ 6:00 at New Hope - teens (grades 7 12) experience a contemporary and motivated style of worship. We have a service with prayer, singing praises to God and a youth-focused sermon that teach the truths from Gods Word in a way teens relate to and understand. Pastor Brad leads this service in the gym and opens the doors for teens to start coming at 5pm to hang out, play games, and talk. A light meal is shared before the service starts. Pastor Brad says, We love hanging out together and worshiping an awesome God! Stephen Ministry is a program that selects and trains laypeople for Christian caregiving. 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! Bicentennial Picture of the Week Tent Revival held on manse property - 1949

Ministries/Activities Within Our Church

The Church Sign Committee needs to meet briefly after church today in the Office Annex. Church Van Ministry The Session has committed the church to purchase a used van, less than $18,000. On faith, the church will borrow the money to start, and a Van Fund has been established that you can donate to as the Lord leads. The van will have many uses including building the community of believers around our church. Ushers needed Eld. Bill Brown is the head of New Hopes Usher Ministry and needs a few more volunteers to help him out. Bill will give you thorough instructions and training for this position which would only require one Sunday a month. th News from the 200 Anniversary Committee this small group has been going through picture albums, planning the layout for the narthex th re-decoration and coming up with a budget for the 200 anniversary celebration. We need more suggestions from you on a slogan for the anniversary. The winner gets a $50 gift card. Also, we would like to

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