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 2, 2014 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 He Is Lord (Hymnal, page 105) How Great Is Our God! (Not in Hymnal) O Come, Let Us Adore Him (Hymnal, page 82) *THE PRAYER OF ADORATION *THE RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 99 (Piano side reads regular print led by Pastor Burrow; the Baptismal Side reads bold print led by Robert Haynes.) 1 The Lord reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake. 2 Great is the Lord in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations. 3 Let them praise your great and awesome namehe is holy. 4 The King is mighty, he loves justiceyou have established equity; in Jacob you have done what is just and right. 5 Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy. 6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel was among those who called on his name; they called on the Lord and he answered them. 7 He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; they kept his statutes and the decrees he gave them. 8 Lord our God, you answered them; you were to Israel a forgiving God, though you punished their misdeeds. 9 Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his holy mountain, for the Lord our God is holy. *HYMN The Family of God (Shake hands with those around you as the children come to the stage) #282 Transfiguration Sunday 10:00 a.m. Welcome March 2, 2014
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temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. THE RESPONSE THE ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY SENTENCE 2 Cor. 9:7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. THE GIVING OF HIS TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS *THE DOXOLOGY *THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 17:1-9 (inside bulletin insert) THE MESSAGE God on the Mountain Pastor Vernon Burrow (Sermon title borrowed from the name of a Southern Gospel song recorded by Lynda Randle, the Gaithers and maybe others.) INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP AND CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SOLO God On the Mountain Ben Spicer THE GREAT THANKSGIVING FOR TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY (Read responsively; Congregation read bold print) The Lord be with you And also with you Lift up your hearts We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise (The pastor prays. When finished, the congregation may say in unison:) Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. (Pastor prays the prayer of preparation. When finished he will say, Let the congregation say) Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. THE DEDICATION OF THE BREAD AND WINE #625 Hear Our Prayer, O Lord #614

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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 How Great Thou Art #4 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

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THE PASSING OF THE BREAD AND WINE (The elders will pass the communion elements for people in each pew. Each person may partake when ready. After the elders and the pastor have partaken, let us join in singing Alleluia.) *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.)

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

Our Prayer Requests

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

Mens Ministry & Womens Ministry

I would like to participate in a Mens or Ladies Small Group provided it met at this time and on this day: (Indicate best time and day for you) I would prefer meetings would be monthly or weekly?

-Kayla Wald (Denas friend, cancer) -Judy Williamson (friend of Bennys) -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 (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

PRAISE REPORT Luke Smith (in the military; Evelyns grandson) removed from prayer list and has come home safely from serving overseas!

Ministry Leaders
Today: Lock-Up: Robert Haynes. Media: Johnny Crowder. Nursery: Paula Hawn. Ushers: Alene & Worm Gibson, Lisa Thompson, Claude Thompson. Hospitality: Rebecca Butler. Next Sunday, March 9: Lock-Up: Evelyn Price. Media: Rick White. Nursery: Paula Hawn. Ushers: Clayton Fisher, Jimmy Reynolds, Sean Haynes, Rich Binney. Hospitality: Connie Spears.

God on the Mountain

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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.

Ministries/Activities Within Our Church

Eveyone is invited to stay after church today for a Mission Luncheon when our missionaries will speak to us about their recent trips. Haiti missionaries Bill Brown, Alene Gibson, Lee Ann Crosslin and Savannah Curtis will report on their recent trip. Katie Dickson will tell about her mission trip to Peru sponsored by Tennessee Tech and Haven Greer will tell about her mission trip to Guatemala with another local church. You dont want to miss this! Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, is March 5. We will have our traditional Ash Wednesday Service with imposition of ashes at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary. Ash Wednesday is the start of the Lenten journey of 40 weekdays (Monday through Saturday) that takes the church to the eve of Easter (Easter is April 20 this year). Sundays are not included in the count of 40 days, as Sundays in the Christian Year are always considered "little Easter" celebrations. CPWM Meeting held February 27. Attendees: Mary Thompson, Mary Jo Haynes, Connie Spears, Kathy Binney, Gina Jones, and Mary Ann Smith. The meeting was opened in prayer led by Kathy Binney. It was decided that CPW

would change their meeting time to Saturday mornings beginning March 29 at 10 a.m. They discussed their vision for CPW which includes volunteer work, take food to homebound, organize the church library, and do some fun things such as going to see a play, meeting for a picnic, etc. Discussed meeting at the same time the men meet but in different rooms. Each woman present was given different names of women who attend church regularly to send out a personal invitation to the next meeting on March 29. The meeting was closed in prayer led by Mary Thompson. Wednesday Prayer Meetings. General discussion during the hour, discussing the church, prayer concerns, etc. The Pastor will be available in his office from 5:30 to 6:30 PM and 7:30 to 8:30 PM each Wednesday for individual prayers related to some need you may have, or for counseling, or for talk about some church matter. You may call 406-6385 to reserve a time. Rotation Sunday School - All the children will be split into three groups and rotate through three 20 minute classes. Ben will have one group teaching them music education and Bible verses that go along with the songs they will be learning. This group will meet in the sanctuary. Robbie will be teaching another group on crafts, games, cooking and other great adventures the kids will get excited about. They will be in the kitchen, fellowship hall or outside when it gets warmer. The last group will be Brad's group where the children will learn a Bible study that teaches them knowledge of God's word on their level. They will meet up in the youth room. The three groups will begin at 8:50 am and will rotate till they finish at 9:50 am. The themes of Sunday School will tie into what the kids are learning in Children's Church. We will do themes on The 10 Commandments, The Sermon on the Mount, and other great messages from God's Word. We are excited abut getting started and look forward to this being a great new ministry to bring more children into our church. Please be in prayer for the success of this great new ministry we are adding to New Hope. Compassionate Hands. This program that benefits the homeless community of Lebanon concluded its good work last week for this year. The church deeply appreciates the hard work of Alene and Lee Ann and others who stayed each Saturday night at the church, prepared breakfasts and did other tasks. This program is truly an example of the church carrying out its mission in the world. 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.

Lectionary
Transfiguration Sunday. Exodus 24:1218; Psalm 99; 2 Peter 1:1621; Matthew 17:19. Color: White or Gold.

Mens and Womens Ministries Grow Your Faith

New Hope is seeking to grow the Womens Small Group based on the Cumberland Presbyterian Womens Ministry (CPWM). Elder Mary Thompson has been organizing this. Our purpose will be to accept and share the love and joy of Jesus Christ through the ministry of women in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. We seek to do this as we pray, study God's Word, and reach out to others through mission, service, encouragement and fellowship. This goal will be accomplished through a diversity of ministries. CPWM is an opportunity for the women in our congregation to fellowship, share devotional time, minister to the community and grow in grace as Christians. All women in the church are members and are a part of the larger Womens Ministry in the denomination. Ladies, please let us know if you would be interested in this ministry and what time would be better for you by completing the tearoff portion of todays bulletin. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. - Proverbs 27:17 We will attempt our first meeting in the middle of March. New Hope is seeking men interested in forming a vibrant Mens Ministry within the church. The Men's Ministry will be a time for men to come together for fellowship, support and building relationships as we go through our Christian journey. 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 organize such as the Mothers Day Brunch and Valentines banquet. Church buildings and grounds maintenance (mowing) will also be a focus. Most importantly, through this ministry, we can build on having a better relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Men, if you are interested in strengthening your walk with Christ, please let us know your level of interest in this ministry by completing the tear-off portion of todays bulletin.

The Transfiguration Matthew 17:1-9 New International Version (NIV) 17 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. 3 Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. 4 Peter said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three sheltersone for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah. 5 While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him! 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. 7 But Jesus came and touched them. Get up, he said. Dont be afraid. 8 When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. 9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus instructed them, Dont tell anyone what you have seen, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.

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 begins 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

The message is entitled God on the Mountain, borrowing from the name of a Southern Gospel song recorded by Lynda Randle, the Gaithers and maybe others. The scripture is one of the most fascinating passages in the Bible. Jesus has seen the handwriting on the wall. He is going to be shamefully treated and killed in the nottoo-distant future. He shared this knowledge with his disciples but they were in denial - they didnt even hear what he said. It was not until after the resurrection that they recalled a truth they didnt even hear at the time. Nevertheless, Jesus was human and he needed to prepare for something that was going to be hard to take. So he goes to the mountain. He needs some Up Time before going to the valley of the shadow of death. He needs not only a suitable place to go, he needs a support group. So he takes three of his best friends. In time he meets two more friends from a long time ago. He is not alone. He has a past. He has a future. He has community with God, who loves him completely, and three others on earth, and two others that define His very being - the nature of who He is.

Write in other disciplines you will follow during Lent: