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

February 23, 2014 Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany 10:00 a.m. 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 10,000 Reasons As the Deer (Verse 1 and 3) Give Thanks *PRAYER OF ADORATION (In Unison) Our heavenly Father, we your humble children invoke your blessing on us We adore you, whose name is love, whose nature is compassion, whose presence is joy, whose word is truth. Whose spirit is goodness, whose holiness is beauty, whose will is peace, whose service is perfect freedom, and in knowledge of whom stands our eternal life, unto you be all honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *HYMN The Bond of Love (vss. 1 & 2) (Shake hands with those around you as the children come forward) #281 Do not do anything that endangers your neighbors life. I am the Lord. 17 Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in their guilt. 18 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord. All Together 19 Keep my decrees. *CHORUS ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY SENTENCE For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. 2 Cor. 8:9 THE GIVING OF HIS TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS *THE DOXOLOGY *THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION SPECIAL MUSIC The Only Real Peace Lisa Thompson THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 5:38-48 (on back of bulletin insert) THE MESSAGE Going the Second Mile Pastor Vernon Burrow (Pastor Burrow continues his series on Jesus Teachings about Outreach) INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP AND CHURCH MEMBERSHIP *HYMN OF INVITATION NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS 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 I Live, I Live Acolytes *EXTINGUISHING THE CANDLES (Taking the Light into the World) Cleanse Me (vss. 1,2,4) #438 #625 Lead Me Lord #49

Welcome February 23, 2014

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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 Hallelujah, What a Savior (vss. 1,3,5) #175 RESPONSIVE READING Leviticus 19:9-19 -The Holiness Code (people read Bold) 9 When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. 10 Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the Lord your God. 11 Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another. 12 Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the Lord. 13 Do not defraud or rob your neighbor. Do not hold back the wages of a hired worker overnight. 14 Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the Lord. 15 Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly. 16 Do not go about spreading slander among your people.

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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

-Opal Collins (Pastor Vernons sister) -Ed Triplet (Gina Jones brother-in-law) -Jason Rogers (friend of Robbie, cancer) -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 -Sarah Voss and Family

-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) -Luke Smith (Evelyns grandson) -Vivian Smrtic (out-of-state member)

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?

Ministry Leaders
Today: Lock-Up: Lock-Up: Robert Haynes. Media: Rick White. Nursery: Karen Haynes. Ushers: Lee Ann Crosslin, Mary Thompson, Mark & Dena Cazee. Hospitality: Judy & Ron. Next Sunday, March 2: Lock-Up: Robert Haynes. Media: Johnny Crowder. Nursery: Paula Hawn. Ushers: Alene & Worm Gibson, Lisa Thompson, Claude Thompson. Hospitality: Rebecca Butler.

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Lectionary
Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany. Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; I Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; Matthew 5:38-48. Color: Green.

Second Mile

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

New Hope CPWM (Cumberland Presbyterian Womens Ministry) will meet this Thursday morning, February 27th at 10:00 here at the church. Currently the CPWM meets the last Thursday of each month. Mission Luncheon Next Sunday after worship service for our missionaries to speak to us about their recent mission 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. 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.

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. Rotation Sunday School - Starting Sunday, March 2, we will begin a new way of doing our Children's Sunday School program. 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 continues to do good work here at New Hope. Only a couple of weeks to go this ministry concludes the end of February. Call Alene or Lee Ann if you would like to help or the church at 444-7020. 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.

Mens and Womens Ministries Grow Your Faith

New Hope is seeking to form a 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 tear-off portion of todays bulletin. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. - Proverbs 27:17 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 Gospel Lesson

When Jesus announced his plan to invite everyone into the Kingdom of Peace, Love, and Life Everlasting he chose people one or two at a time to follow him on a mission that will share the salvation message with everyone. He started with a discipleship training course. Todays Scripture, Matthew 5:38-48, is an essential part of that training. These words are a challenge: do not resist and evil personif someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other alsoif someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two mileslove your enemiesbe perfect. Wow! Weve got our work cut out for us. To accept Christ as Savior seems simple and easy to do, but to become a true Christ follower is not easy. Do you want to take the challenge to be like Jesus? Lets think about it this Sunday. Dare we take the challenge of kingdom living? Matthew 5:38-48 New International Version (NIV) Eye for Eye 38 You have heard that it was said, Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.[a] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. Love for Enemies 43 You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor[b] and hate your enemy. 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Footnotes: a. Matthew 5:38: Exodus 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21 b. Matthew 5:43: Lev. 19:18

Thought for the Week

magine a bank that credited your account each morning with $86,000 that carried over no balance from day to day...Allowed you to keep no cash in your account, and every evening cancelled whatever part of the amount you failed to use during the day, what would you do? Draw out every cent every day, of course, and use it to your advantage! Well, you have such a bank, and its name is TIME! Every morning it credits you with 86,400 seconds. Every night it counts as lost whatever of this you failed to invest to good purpose. It carries over no balances, it allows no overdrafts. Each day it opens a new account with you. If you fail to use the day's deposits, the loss is yours; there is no going back. There is no drawing against tomorrow!