Order for the Public Worship of God

Pastor: Rev. Vernon Burrow 406-6385 Music Director/Pianist: Ben Spicer Oct. 23, 2011 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 a.m.

*Doxology Special Music The Old Testament Lesson Exodus 33:12-23 Minister: This is the Word of God for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God!

#625 Ben Spicer

The Prelude and Call to Worship Welcome and Announcements *Lighting of the Candles (Bringing in the Light of Christ) *The Praise Medley Come, Let Us Worship and Bow Down - page 14 in hymnal There Is a Redeemer page 206 in hymnal How Great Is Our God not in hymnal (on screen) Give Thanks not in hymnal (on screen) His Name Is Wonderful page 101 in hymnal *The Prayer of Adoration The Prayer of Confession (In Unison) Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave, you shattered the power of sin and death. We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear, and our hope for the future can grow dim. Forgive us when our longing for justice is overcome by cynicism and distrust. Forgive our imaginations that refuse inspiration. Forgive our easy answers to the hard questions of our lives. Forgive our lingering doubt that wonders where you are. Come, Spirit of God, strengthen our resolve. Inspire our speech, our action, our vision, our trust. Give us eyes to see the unfolding of your will and ears to hear the voices of your grace. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. Amen. Individual Confessions (Pray silently) The Declaration of Pardon Minister: Friends, believe the good news. People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. *Gloria Patri (Children may come forward for Childrens Time as we sing) #623 Childrens Time (A nursery is available following for babies/toddlers up to age 3) *Hymn Reading from the Psalms He Hideth My Soul Psalm 99 #496 John Crowder III Acolytes

The Message In Contention with God Pastor Burrow (Moses argued with God in prayer. He wanted God to give him more than God wanted to give at the time. Yet, God listened. He didnt give Moses all he wanted, but something better.) Invitation to Christian Discipleship and Church Membership *Hymn of Consecration The Prayers of the People The Lords Prayer (in unison) Our Father, which 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 and the Power and the Glory forever. Amen. *The Blessing and Benediction *Extinguishing the Candles (Taking the Light of Christ into the World) Acolytes *Postlude Enter to Worship The Family of God Leave to Serve #282 Where He Leads Me #373

*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.)

Members in Ministry
Today: Jimmy Reynolds Johnny Crowder Joyce Burrow, Anna King, Michael King, position available Lee Ann Crosslin Next Sunday: Lock-Up: Rick White Media: Tom Luipersbeck Ushers: Bill Brown, Jr., Rick White, Clayton Fisher, Russ Winkler Nursery: Karen Haynes Lock-Up: Media: Ushers: Nursery:

The Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings

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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)

-Connie Hill (Rachael Greers sister) -Kathy Miller (Mary Lous sister) -Lucy Butler (Charlies mother) -Donna Brumbach (chemo/cancer) -Claude Thompson (hip replacement) -Kenny Thomas (Connie Spears nephew has cancer) -Wayne Horton -Leigh Snyder (DJs friend) -Venelee Smith (homebound) -Dora Crawford (homebound) -Vivian Smrtic (out-of-state member) -Donnie Bentley -Jerry Etheridge (on kidney transplant waiting list) -Thelma Osterhoss (Gene Dykes mother) -Gary King -Deborah Lynn Scott -Jeff Granstaff
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-Lisa Bartlett (Scott and Brians mother) -Betty Lustig -Nick Solomon (friend of Evelyns daughter, deploying to Afghanistan) -Pastor Vernon and Joyce -Ruth Stultz (Evelyns sister) -Pauline Horton -Joseph & Lisa Garcia -Jeweldine McPeak (Connie Greers cousin has cancer) -Fern Strom (Kathy Binneys mother) -David Womak (Mary Jos cousin - has cancer) -Helen Moss (Rachel Greers mother) -Mike Luipersbeck -Lynn Shrum (Danas mother) -Michael Lane (needs kidney AND heart transplant)

200 Anniversary of New Hope Church Plans are now being made to celebrate the bi-centennial of your church in 2012 (New Hope is first mentioned as an organized church in Presbytery records in 1812, though it can be traced as an unnamed family of God coming from N. Carolina as early as 1799). This is going to be a major event and celebration. We are forming a committee to start planning and we want anyone who is interested to take part. Please see the Pastor if you would like to help. 7845 Coles Ferry Pike, PO Box 1215 Lebanon, TN 37088-1215 Church Phone: 449-7020 Pastor, Rev. Vernon Burrow (Cell 406-6385) Website www.NewHopePChurch.com E-mail us at nwhpchrch0@gmail.com Cover Art: Eugene Pluchart -God Appears to Moses in Burning Bush (1848).

In Contention with God

October 23, 2011 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (green) Deuteronomy 34:112; Psalm 90:16, 1317; 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Matthew 22:3446.

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.

with you, listen to you, and walk beside you. If you are interested in providing or receiving care through the Stephen Ministry program at New Hope, please contact the pastor through the Church office at (615) 4497020 and request that a Stephen minister contact you. All men in the church are invited to the Community Mens Breakfast and Bible Study, which meets here at the church every Tuesday morning from 6:00 7:00. This small group has great meaning to the men who attend and is also a way of helping some man who may not go to a church on Sundays to feel more comfortable in this relaxed, informal setting.

Church Calendar
A SEASON OF THANKS AND GIVING OCT. 30 NOV. 20 The theme Scripture will be It is more blessed to give than to receive. These are the words from Jesus, stated in Acts 20:35 (NIV). October 30 Next Sunday Pastors First Message on the Theme Distribution of the Loaves and Fishes boxes* Evening 6:00 PM a time of Celebration through music congregational sing a-long and special music from guest singers. Program arranged by Ben. November 5 Saturday Congregational Fall Fest an afternoon & evening of giving and receiving in a fun fellowship held on our church grounds. Bon-fire, eating, hayrides, etc. November 6 Sunday Pastors second message on the theme and Lay-witness stewardship testimony. November 8 Tuesday 6:30 Session approves a tentative budget for 2012. November 9 Wednesday 6:30 Congregational meeting to hear presentation of 2012 Budget and the challenges we face. November 13 Sunday Trust cards distributed to the congregation. These 3x5 cards may be used for your financial giving goals for 2012, what you Trust the Lord will help you accomplish during the year. Not a pledge, but a goal you trust the Lord will help you fulfill. November 16 Wednesday 6:00 Church Thanksgiving dinner, along with an Arts and Crafts Display and a Talent Show November 20 Sunday Trust cards received at morning worship, Pastor will preach his annual Thanksgiving Sermon. Community Thanksgiving dinner at 5:00 followed by the Thanksgiving Service, hosted by the Laguardo Baptist Church. November 27 Sunday Loaves and Fishes boxes returned, First Sunday in Advent at morning worship, Hanging of the Greens in the Evening.

Ministries/Activities within Our Church

Childrens Christmas Play. Ben will be producing this years play again and needs a LOT of volunteers to make this a success. There are pictures on our website of previous years plays. Ben will announce when play practices are scheduled. Christmas is only 63 days away! New Hope Choir Led by Ben, the New Hope choir is more than just a choir. It is a small group that meets on Sunday evenings to, yes, practice some songs, but also to fellowship, express concerns, reflect on a devotional together and pray for one another. We are blessed by hearing the choir, and those in the choir are blessed to be in it together. Join the choir and find out why! They meet every Sunday evening at 6:00. Dont forget about our Food Pantry here at New Hope. We now need to restock. Bring what you can donate next Sunday and lets keep this important ministry available. Thanks to those of you who have begun helping us re-stock by bringing items. Stephen Ministry Got a burden? New Hope people dont have to carry that burden alone. You can have a Stephen Minister who will spend time