New Hope United Methodist Church Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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1 New Hope United Methodist Church Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. One to the Power of One means: each one reach one and bring them to church. 200 East New Hope Road, Goldsboro, NC Church Office (919) (hours: 9:00am to 1:00pm) E Mail Address: nhumc@bellsouth.net Rev. Stephen M. Wellman, Pastor Cell: (919) / swellman@nccumc.org Hope Porter, Director of Music Ministries Janice Rouse, Secretary Welcome to worship! Contact cards are available with a place for prayer requests on the back...hand them to the pastor or place them on the prayer railing to be included in the morning concerns and celebrations, or use the offering plate to return them to the office. We re glad that you are glorifying & seeking God with us today!

2 Morning Worship 11:00am 24 th Sunday after Pentecost November 19, 2017 Please look at the box at the end of the worship order for information important to visitors & others Entrance Praise Song... Forever... Congregation/Choir Chiming of the Hour Lighting of the Candle Welcome and Announcements, Celebrations & Concerns Prayer Hymn... For the Beauty of the Earth... UMH 92 Children s Sermon... Don t Settle for Less... Pastor Steve Special Music... We Gather Together/Oh God Our Help... Ringers of New Hope Apostles Creed... Becky Davis I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Passing of the Peace Offering Offertory... Thanksgiving is a Special Time... Chancel Choir Doxology Offertory Prayer Morning Prayer Prayers of the People Lord s Prayer 2

3 Prayer for Illumination... Becky Davis Let us pray together. Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen Scripture... II Chronicles 20: Becky Davis 15 And he said: Listen to me, King Jehoshaphat! Listen, all you people living in Judah and Jerusalem! The Lord says this to you: Don t be afraid or discouraged because of this large army. The battle is not your battle. It is God s battle. 16 Tomorrow go down there and fight those people. They will come up through the Pass of Ziz. You will find them at the end of the ravine that leads to the Desert of Jeruel. 17 You won t need to fight in this battle. Just stand strong in your places. You will see the Lord save you. Judah and Jerusalem, don t be afraid. Don t be discouraged. The Lord is with you. So go out against those people tomorrow! 18 Jehoshaphat bowed face down on the ground. All the people of Judah and Jerusalem bowed down before the Lord. And they worshiped him. 19 Then some Levites from the Kohathite and Korahite people stood up and praised the Lord. They praised the God of Israel with very loud voices. 20 Jehoshaphat s army went out into the Desert of Tekoa early in the morning. As they were starting out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, people of Judah and Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God. Then you will stand strong. Have faith in the Lord s prophets. Then you will succeed. 21 Jehoshaphat listened to the people s advice. Then he chose men to be singers to the Lord. They were to praise the Lord because he is holy and wonderful. They marched in front of the army and sang Thank the Lord! His love endures forever! Th is is the Wo rd of Go d for the people of Go d. Thanks be to God! Amen! Sermon... The Prescription for Renewal... Pastor Steve Fall Series Revive Us Again: Spiritual Renewal in the Old Testament Invitation Hymn... Come, Ye thankful People, Come... On Screen Benediction Postlude... Hope Porter When the Spirit moves you to deepen your faith and grow in your discipleship of the Lord Jesus, whether by the quiet inner workings of grace or by profession of faith or by baptism and membership into the body of Christ, the Pastor and congregation would love to assist you. 3

4 Important Information for Visitors & Others Visitors: Please fill out the contact card so we will have a record of your visit. Worship Notes: Congregation is invited to stand Childcare: The Nursery (birth-4yrs old) open during worship time; a usher/greeter will direct you. Children s Church: Ages 5 8 (looking for a leader, until then remain in sanctuary) Those serving at 11:00am Worship next week: November 26, 2017 Lay Reader... Cyndi Acree Stewards... Mike Acree/Steve Heil Nursery Helper... Karen Wellman Altar Guild... Sandra Lewis Acolyte... Eva Wellman Flower Dedication... OPEN Today s stewards are Dewey Offield & Linda Heil Flowers in the sanctuary today are given To the glory of God by the congregation of New Hope. Stewardship of Presence 11/12 Brookdale service Sunday School Worship service Stewardship of Gifts 11/12 Tithes & Offerings...$1, (Average needed weekly... $3,225.96) ZOE... $50.00 Church History Thoughts: Joy is the simplest form of gratitude. Karl Barth, ( ) It is His joy in us that makes our joy full. A.B. Simpson, ( ) I was delivered from the burden that had so heavily pressed upon me. The spirit of mourning was taken from me and I knew what it was to truly rejoice in God my Savior. George Whitefield, ( ) Joy will be oil to the wheels of obedience. Matthew Henry, ( ) The Lord gives His people joy when they walk in obedience to Him. D.L. Moody, ( ) 4

5 Announcements Thanksgiving Celebration at Daniels today at 5:30pm. Hanging of the Greens, the first Sunday of Advent is December 3 rd. Volunteers are needed to decorate the church on Saturday, November 25 th at 10:00am. Mission Seminar. The Capital District is offering a mission seminar on Thursday, December 7 th from 6:30-8:30pm at Providence UMC, 202 Providence Church Road. This event is for pastors, lay leaders, and anyone who has a heart for outreach ministry. Music Ministries Christmas Fellowship. The music ministries Christmas fellowship will gather at Rob and Terry Hampton s on Saturday, December 9 th at 6:00pm. Anyone involved with music and media worship is invited to attend. Upward Season Celebration Thursday, December 12 th 6:30-8:00. We will conclude our season with our annual celebration including player awards and entertainment from local performer Dana Hill. The event is at Wayne Community College and everyone is invited to attend. New Hope Christmas Celebration Sunday, December 17 th at 10:30am. Celebration includes the cantata, handbells, and a special children s presentation. Advent Bible Study. Wednesday, November 29 th through December 27 th, our five week Advent series is entitled, Making a Way Out of No Way. Just when we think there s no hope, Christmas reminds us how fruitful possibility bursts forth with tremendous surprise. Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00am. Caroling December 19 th 6:00pm. It is open to anyone who would like to participate. Following the caroling, we will gather back at the fellowship hall around 7:00 for a time of refreshments together. Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion 6:00pm. 5

6 Schedule (See for full calendar) Sunday... 9:00am... Brookdale Service 9:30am... Prayer Time 10:00am...Sunday School 11:00am... Worship 5:30pm... Thanksgiving Celebration/Daniels Monday... 6:30pm... Cub Scouts Tuesday... 9:00am-1:00pm... Mom s Morning Out 7:00pm... Boy Scouts Wednesday... 9:00am-1:00pm... Mom s Morning Out 7:00pm...Choir practice Thursday Thanksgiving Day Friday... 9:00am-1:00pm... Office closed Saturday Sunday... 9:00am... Brookdale service 9:30am... Prayer Time 10:00am... Sunday School 11:00am... Worship 5:00pm... Handbell practice 6

7 Stewardship of Prayer Prayer for Healing Iris Cox Greg Forrester John Potter Grover Owens Margaret Wells Nancy McNeill Lucille Bagley Betty Acree Ray & Rose Hicks Andrew Short Jane Fields Fairy Crumley Jo Sutton Linda Heil s mom Steve Heil s brother, Phil Bob & Martha Davies Hope Sullivan Denise Mullen Erika McKenzie (Susan s sister) Hannah Adams Terry Ryals John Kunst Jeff Best (Dot s son) Prayer for Bereavement Family & Friends of Marion Adair Family of Ruby( Iris Cox s sister) Pastor Steve Wellman and family New Hope Church family Youth/Young Adults at New Hope Sunday School Ministry Members of our Armed Forces Andrew Ayres (Air Force) Logan Turner (Air Force) Prayer for Thanksgiving Prayer for Intercessions Upward Sports Ministry Ringers of New Hope Chancel Choir Scouting Ministry Pvt. Joseph Wilson (deployed) Sunday School Ministry Our Expected Expenses Please fill out a Contact Card located on the back of the pew or notify the church office when making a prayer request. 7

8 Communication with the church family is available in several ways the web page, Facebook, the nhumc group , and through the software used for mailings and attendance. If you would like to be added to the nhumc group please check the box. Enter your name and address below and return it in the offering plate or to the office. Name: Address: Home number: Cell number: 8