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 27534 Church Office (919) 778-1124 (hours: 9:00am to 1:00pm) E Mail Address: nhumc@bellsouth.net http://gotnewhope.org Rev. Stephen M. Wellman, Pastor Cell: (919) 221-1564/Email: 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!
Morning Worship 11:00am Graduate Sunday June 10, 2018 Please look at the box at the end of the worship order for information important to visitors & others Entrance Prelude... The Solid Rock... Piano & Drum Chiming of the Hour Lighting of the Candle Welcome and Announcements, Celebrations & Concerns Prayer Hymn... Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing... On Screen Children s Sermon... On the Clock... Pastor Steve Apostles Creed... Lainey Jacobs 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. Recognition of Graduates Passing of the Peace Offertory... To God Be the Glory... Chancel Choir Doxology Offertory Morning Prayer Prayers of the People Lord s Prayer 2
Prayer for Illumination... Lainey Jacobs 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... Matthew 4:17, Revelation 22:20... Lainey Jacobs From that time Jesus began to preach and say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. He who testifies to these things says, Yes, I am coming quickly Amen Come, Lord Jesus. This is the Word o f God for the people o f God. Thanks be to God! Amen! Sermon... The Power of Urgency... Pastor Steve Summer Series: Living Beyond the Limits: How Jesus Answers Our Excuses Invitation Hymn... Take Time to Be Holy... 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. 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) 3
Those serving at 11:00am Worship next week: June 17, 2018 Lay Reader... Doug Davis Stewards... Roger Lewis/Doug Davis Nursery Helper... Holly Sutton Today s stewards: Mike Acree & Linda Heil Altar Guild... Mariann Potter Acolyte... Kennedy Denton Flower Dedication... OPEN Flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the Glory of God by the congregation of New Hope. Stewardship of Presence 6/3 Brookdale service... 16 Sunday School... 7 Worship service... 40 Stewardship of Gifts 6/3 Tithes & Offerings...$2,400.00 (Average needed weekly... $3,225.96) Carol Coltrane Memorial... $50.00 Charles Conwell Memorial... $50.00 Church History Thoughts: God has given to us a short time on earth and yet upon this short time our destiny depends. Jeremy Taylor, (1613-1667) Lost time is never found again. James Aughey, (1828-1911) Time is the brush of God and He paints his masterpiece on the heart of humanity. Ravi Zacharias, (1946- ) God has set eternity in the heart and man s capacity cannot be filled or satisfied with the things of this world. F.B. Meyer, (1847-1929) The present is the only moment in which any duty may be done or grace received. C.S. Lewis, (1898-1963) 4
Announcements Congratulations to our 2018 Graduates: Caleb Thomas graduating from CB Aycock HS; Rebecca Thomas graduating from Wayne Community College; Katie Gerken graduating from Wayne Community College and will be attending ECU; Chris Smith graduating from ECU with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Anne Marie Strickland graduating from NCSU with a Master of Science in Data Analytics. Women of New Hope will meet Tuesday at 7:00pm. All ladies are invited. Finance/Council meeting Thursday, June 21 st at 7:00pm. Please let Hope know if you want to go on the church outing to Mike s Farm on Saturday, June 23 rd. We plan to meet at the church at 4:00pm. VBS Fishin for a Mission July 9-12 from 6:30-8:00pm. Begin now inviting family and friends. Ages 6 to 12. Contact the church office to sign up. Volunteers are also needed. See Becky or Sharon. Wayne Pregnancy Care Center. Baby bottles along with cash donations will be collected next Sunday. Thank you for your support. Eye Glasses for Africa. Please drop off your old or discarded eye glasses in the box in the Narthex. 5
Schedule (See http://gotnewhope.org for full calendar) Sunday... 9:00am... Brookdale service 9:30am... Prayer Time 10:00am...Sunday School 11:00am... Worship/Graduate service Monday... 6:30pm... Cub Scouts Tuesday... 9:00am 1:00pm... Mom s Morning Out 7:00pm... Women of New Hope meeting 7:00pm... Boy Scouts Wednesday... 9:00am 1:00pm... Mom s Morning Out 7:00pm...Choir practice Thursday... 9:00am 1:00pm... Mom s Morning Out 10:00-11:00am... Bible Study 7:00pm... Venture Crew Friday...... Saturday...... Sunday... 9:00am... Brookdale Service 9:30am... Prayer Time 10:00am...Sunday School 11:00am... Worship/Father s Day service 6
Stewardship of Prayer Prayer for Healing Peggy Gerken Hilda Britt Greg Forrester Hal Forrester Iris Cox Nancy McNeill Betty Acree Ray & Rose Hicks Andrew Short Jane Fields Fairy Crumley Jo Sutton Linda Heil s mom Prayer for Bereavement Steve Heil s brother, Phil Bob & Martha Davies Erika McKenzie (Susan s sister) Cole Jacobs (Lainey s father-in-law) Martha Caudill Charlotte Bridgers Jim & Carol Mullin Johnny West Joe Gurley Clint Newcomb Debbie Oliver Mildred Leftwich David Jacobs Family & Friends of James Stilley Pastor Steve Wellman and family New Hope Church family Youth/Young Adults at New Hope Sunday School Ministry Prayer for Thanksgiving Prayer for Intercessions Family & Friends of Burt Allen Upward Sports Ministry Ringers of New Hope Chancel Choir Scouting Ministry Members of our Armed Forces Andrew Ayres (Air Force) Logan Turner (Air Force) 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
Communication with the church family is available in several ways the web page, Facebook, the nhumc group email, and through the software used for mailings and attendance. If you would like to be added to the nhumc group email please check the box. Enter your name and email address below and return it in the offering plate or to the office. Name: Address: Email: Home number: Cell number: 8