Mt. Hope United Church of Christ

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1 Mt. Hope United Church of Christ 2400 Mt. Hope Church Road, Whitsett, NC Office: Fax: Rev. Kristin Gerner Vaughn & Rev. Lynne Hinton, Co-Pastors Phone: Pastor Kristin, (cell) (home) Pastor Lynne, (cell) (home) s: kristingvaughn@gmail.com; lynnehintonnm@aol.com Church mthope@triad.rr.com Church Website:

2 Mt. Hope United Church of Christ at Worship Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost 11: 00 a.m. August 21, 2016 *Prelude The Light Enters Welcome and Announcements Listen! *Choral Call to Worship Glorify Thy Name * Congregational Call to Worship Leader: We come to this service where we bring our needs and longings. People: Our dreams and our doubts, our joys and our disappointments. Leader: And we are all welcomed here. We are all received in this place. People: Let us give God praise for God has called us by name, called us into a relationship with Him, called us into worship. Leader: And we come celebrating God s love and acceptance of us all. Let us pray: ALL: As we worship today, may our sorrows be lifted, our joys engaged, our hopes energized, that our living may reflect the beauty of your divine love. In Jesus name we pray, Amen. *Opening Hymn #322 (GH) When Morning Gilds the Skies *Passing the Peace Children s Time (Children ages 0-4 years old are welcome in the nursery.) Sacrament of Holy Baptism for Jeff and Scott Tucker Pastor: Jesus Christ calls us to make disciples of all nations and to offer them the gift of grace in baptism. Do you who witness and celebrate this sacrament, promise your love, support, and care to the ones about to be baptized? People: We promise our love, support, and care. Song of Shared Ministry #539 (BH) Won t You Let Me Be Your Servant (vs. 1-4) Prayers of the People and The Lord s 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 and the power and glory forever and ever, Amen. Anthem People Need the Lord Chancel Choir Learn!

3 Scripture Reading Luke 13:10-17 Pastor Kristin Sermon Named by Jesus Pastor Lynne Silent Reflection: What does it mean to you to hear the news that God knows your name? Love! Sharing of our Gifts Musical Offering *Song of Thanksgiving #382 (GH) Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow *Prayer of Thanksgiving *Hymn #634 (GH) O, How I Love Jesus *Sending Forth *Choral Benediction In Christ Alone *Postlude *Indicates please stand for those who are able. Announcements: We welcome all of you into worship today and we are particularly happy to welcome any visitors that are joining us this morning. Please fill out a visitor s card found in the small pew racks and place them in the offering plate. If you have questions about Mt. Hope, please contact one of the pastors. We re glad you are here! Greeters for the month of August: August 21 Sylvia and Lloyd Gilliam August 28 Cynthia Morris Church Membership: We are blessed to celebrate the baptism of Jeff and Scott Tucker. They are the newest members of our family. They live at 1009 E. Joyner Street in Gibsonville and are the sons of Betty Tucker. We promise to pray and support them as they grow in the Christian faith. Choir Members Please Note: a special choir practice is to be held on Wednesday, August 24 th, at 7:30pm. Acolyte Meeting: There will be a training meeting for all interested acolytes (2nd grade and up) on September 11th immediately following the worship service. We will meet in the front of the church on the steps. If you are interested and cannot come to this meeting, please let Pastor Kristin or Pastor Lynne know. Social Concerns: The Social Concerns Committee is collecting school supplies again this year for Nathanael Greene and Alamance Schools. A box is located in the Breezeway for you to place any items you would like to donate. The boxes will be in place from now until the end of September. Thank you!

4 Hot Dog Luncheon: Just a reminder that the next hot dog luncheon will take place on Saturday, August 27, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. If you would like to contribute items that are needed, please see the list in the breezeway. It is located above the box that is provided there for your contributions. Also, there is a sign-up sheet in the breezeway for those who are willing to come and help us on August 27 th. We do need willing hands to help on that day! Thank you, The Stewardship Committee. New Pastors Installation Weekend: The installation service for Rev. Lynne Hinton and Rev. Kristin Gerner Vaughn will be held next Sunday, August 28. We are planning two days worth of exciting activities to celebrate their installation, starting with a Farmer s Market on Saturday morning, August 27 th. The Farmer s Market will be held from 8:00 am 12:00 noon in the church parking lot on Old Julian Road. We will have vendors to sell their home-grown vegetables, homemade crafts, artwork, baked goods, etc. This is not a church fund-raising event it s a community fellowship event! We are also hoping to involve other area churches. The hot dog lunch will take place from 11:00 1:00. There will be live music. Come on out and plan to shop and enjoy this time of fellowship. At 6:00 p.m., there will be a church-wide Workshop led by Dr. Stephen Lucas. On Sunday, we will begin with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Our regular worship service will be held at 11:00 a.m., with Dr. Stephen Lucas preaching. The morning service will be followed by a potluck dinner in the new fellowship hall. The Service of Installation will be held in the Sanctuary and will begin at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Kristin and Pastor Lynne will be bringing the message and guest speakers include, Rev. Jennie Hemrick, Thomasville, NC, Dr. Stephen Lucas, Austin Texas, and Dr. Sharon Hinton Bender, New Bern, NC. Communion will be served. The Ice Cream Social will take place in the new fellowship hall following the installation service. The final event for the day will be the High Lonesome Strings Blue Grass Concert at 6:00 p.m. This concert will feature the group New Southern Ground. New Southern Ground is a new and upcoming bluegrass band that loves playing traditional bluegrass and gospel bluegrass tunes. It features five talented artists demonstrating a vast array of musical talents. The band consists of over 90 years of combined performance experience. Based out of Asheboro, NC, New Southern Ground takes pride in preserving our traditional bluegrass heritage. The band got its start as a brother/sister duo called The Hensons and later evolved into the full band. The band has played at the Wide World of Bluegrass Raleigh/Durham Airport, IBMA event with the High Lonesome Strings Association, The Earle Theatre in Mount Airy, NC State Fair, Sunset Theater, The Liberty Showcase and many other local benefits and churches. Be sure to clear your calendar for this event-filled weekend. It promises to be a wonderful experience that you won t want to miss! *Weekly Reflection: It doesn t matter what names you have been called in the past. What matters is the name you are known by today. You are a child of God, son or daughter of Abraham, brother or sister of Jesus, member of this family. Walk tall this week; know your name. You belong to God..

5 Opportunities for Worship and Service Today, August 21 9: 45 a.m., Sunday School, Youth pack bags for homeless 11:00 a.m., Worship, Pastor Lynne preaching Tuesday, August 23 9: 00 a.m., Quilters meet Wednesday, August 24 6:30 p.m., Bible Study 7:30 p.m., Choir Rehearsal Thursday, August 25 4:00 p.m., Fiber Arts Peacehaven Program Saturday, August 27 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Farmers Market and Fellowship 11:00 a.m. 1:00 P.M. Hot Dog Lunch 6:00 p.m. Where s My Church? A Presentation on the challenges communities of faith face in these changing times. Led by Dr. Stephen Lucas (all are invited) Sunday, August 28 Rally and Installation Sunday 9:30 a.m., Youth deliver bags for homeless 9:45 a.m., Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship, Rally Day 12:00 p.m. Potluck after church 3:00 p.m. Service of Installation 5:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social 6:00 p.m., High Lonesome Strings Concert Monday, August 29 School begins Tuesday, August 30 Deadline for September Newsletter 9:00 a.m., Quilters meet Wednesday, August 31 6:30 p.m., Bible Study Thursday, September 1 6:30 p.m., Creative Worship Team 7:00 p.m., High Lonesome Strings Jam Session

6 Saturday, August 27 Entertainment/Events at The Farmers Market At Old Julian Rd Lot 7:30 AM-10:00 AM Breakfast Items for Sale By Mount Hope Youth in the New Fellowship Hall 10:00 Tar Heel Country Cloggers 10:30 BG & Driving Grass 11:00 The Carolinians Square Dancers 11:30 BG and Driving Grass 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Hot Dog Lunch (Purchase in Old Fellowship Hall) (Extra copies of this flyer are available in the Narthex and Carport Entries)

7 Health Care Center Ashton Place Evelyn Neese Brookdale (Burlington) Jean Greeson Brookdale (Burlington) Helen Whitesell Clapps Nursing Center Coy Amick (# 703) Clapps Nursing Center Robert Ingold Clapps Nursing Center Larry Moore Golden Living Center Melvin May Greensboro Retirement Center Denny Ingold Murdoch Center Dreama Greeson Ralph Scott Home Betty Kim Settlemyre Universal Healthcare/Ramseur Doris Reece Mt. Hope Military Connections Scott Amick Christopher Bahleda David Blakesley, Jr. Jason Cherry Michael Clapp Timothy Coble Blake Craft Josh Ellis Members Kyle Gerner Grant Harden Jenny Hartney Richard Hartney Clint Moore Megan Moore Lance Rettinger Chris Shepherd Ken Thompson Lana Patterson Dunevant Robert Mellinger Hoy & Lorene Greeson Ray Neese, Sr. Ruth Harris Nancy Phipps Pat Huizinga Carol Sawyer Clarine Ingold Irene Sharpe Robert Ingold J.R. Shoffner J.W. Johnson Jeff Tucker Peggy Kilby Cathy Turner Betty Kime Bill Welker Pat Levens Jim & Nancy Wimbish Friends & Relatives Kristen Bullock-niece of Shirley Connor Family of David Cywinski - Uncle of Shannon Levens Liam Edwards -co-worker of Randy Underwood Terry Feaster James Harold Hamlett brother of Bob Hamlett Faye Harris friend of Dora Moore Kirby Hart husband of Bertie Mitch Hiatt Uncle of Tim Hucks Marie Jones Vivian Jones friend of Darlene Greeson & Tony Kenny Nance brother of Donnie Nance Barbara Fogleman Reece niece of Mary Reece Gina Brown Pickett cousin of Cindy Hughes Dr. John Saunders Dentist & friend of the Hughes Mary Simmons friend Becky Stafford Sarah Smart friend of Beth Harris Bill Swaim brother of Pat Levens Harrel Swain Bruce Tanner friend of Bill & Elizabeth Craft Kelly Termin neice of Bob & Dottie Deeter Evelyn Thomas wife of Joe Thomas Billie Thompson mother of Cindy Belvin Jeff Tucker son of Betty Tucker Max Watkins uncle of Joe Hughes Lyndy Welker daughter of Bill & Peggy Welker ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Choir Director / Organist Tim Hucks Sound Bennie Gerner/Byron Greeson *Please contact the church office when someone can be removed from the prayer list.