New Hope United Methodist Church

Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

200 East New Hope Road, Goldsboro, NC 27534

Church Office (919) 778-1124 (hours: 9:00am to 1:00pm)

E–Mail Address: nhumc@bellsouth.nethttp://gotnewhope.org

Rev. Stephen M. Wellman, Pastor

Cell: (919) 221-1564/Email: swellman@nccumc.org

Hope Porter, Director of Music Ministries

Janice Rouse, Secretary

One to the Power of One means: each one reach one and bring them to church.

____________________________________________________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!

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Morning Worship11:00am Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4, 2018Please look at the box at the end of the worship order for information important to visitors

& othersEntrance

Prelude.........................There’s a Land that is Fairer than Day...............Hope Porter(Let’s use this time to prepare our hearts for worship)

Chiming of the HourLighting of the CandleWelcome and Announcements, Celebrations & ConcernsPrayerHymn......................................His Name is Wonderful...............................UMH 174Children’s Sermon....................“Your Magnetic Heart”..........................Pastor SteveApostles Creed......................................................................................Doris Offield

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 Offertory.............................When I Get Where I am Going.................................Duet

In Loving Memory of Lucille Bagley Doxology

Offertory Prayer

Morning Prayer Prayers of the People Lord’s Prayer

Prayer for Illumination...........................................................................Doris OffieldLet us pray together.

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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.............................Isaiah 9:6, John 14:16, 26-27......................Doris OffieldFor unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor.

I will ask the Father, and he will give you a counselor to help you and be with you forever. 

But the Counselor, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

This i s t he Word o f God fo r t he peop le o f God . Thanks be to God! Amen!

Special Music...............................Angels Among Us...........................................SoloIn Loving Memory of Lucille Bagley

Sermon....................................“The Difference Maker”.........................Pastor SteveEpiphany Series “Becoming Exceptional: A Christlike View of Greatness”

Invitation Hymn....................The Comforter Has Come.............................On SceenBenedictionPostlude.................................................................................................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 & OthersVisitors: 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: February 11, 2018Lay Reader.............................Dewey Offield Stewards................Roger Lewis/Doug Davis

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Nursery Helper......................Ingrid WhartonAltar Guild.............................Mariann Potter

Acolyte..................................Franklin SuttonFlower Dedication...............................OPEN

Today’s stewards are Mike Acree & Steve Heil

Flowers in the sanctuary today are given To the glory of God in memory of Lucille Bagley

By her children and grandchildren.

Stewardship of Presence 1/28

Brookdale service..................................12Sunday School.........................................9Worship service.....................................46

Stewardship of Gifts 1/28

Tithes & Offerings......................$2,156.00

(Average needed weekly................$3,225.96)Dan Kester Memorial.............................$50.00

Church History Thoughts: “Where does your security lie? Is God your counselor? If He is, you don’t need to search any further for security.” Elisabeth Elliot, (1926-2015)“I have a great need for Christ. I have a great Christ for my need.” Charles Spurgeon, (1834-1892) “The one whose name is Wonderful Counselor has the staggering magnetic power to draw an immortal soul to the God of Hope.” Charles Swindoll, (1934- )“Christ offers a level of rest that no other medicine or therapy can deliver. It is the deep soul rest of pulling with Him on the light end of an easy yoke.” Paul Chappell, (1962- ) “Some people hold back the truth because they think this is the only way to show love. Others tell the truth but have no love. Only Jesus is able to blend truth and love and this is what makes Him the Wonderful Counselor.” Warren Wiersbe, (1929- )

Announcements5

Finance/Church Council will meet Thursday at 7:00pm. Upward Soccer registration. Friday, February 9th between 5:00 and 7:00pm.

For boys and girls K3 through 8th grade. Cost $75.00.

Combined Lenten Worship. Saulston will host the Ash Wednesday service on February 14th. Bethel will host the Maundy Thursday service on March 29 th. St. Joseph will host the Good Friday service on March 30 th. All services are from 7:00-8:00pm.

New Hope Women will meet Tuesday, February 20th at 7:00pm.

We are cleaning out the Music office/Counting room. Items will be placed on a table in the fellowship hall. Please take whatever items you would like to have! Items include: VHS’s, Bible Study workbooks, Bible history books, confirmation pins, miscellaneous items…

2018 Flower Chart is located on the door near the Office. Please sign up if you would like to place flowers in the sanctuary for a special occasion or in memory or honor of a loved one. Cost $40.00.

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(See http://gotnewhope.org for full calendar)

Sunday...........9:00am.....................................................................Brookdale Service9:30am..............................................................................Prayer Time10:00am.......................................................................Sunday School11:0am....................................................................................Worship12:00pm.................................................Potluck lunch/Fellowship Hall5:00pm......................................................................Handbell practice

Monday...........6:30pm...............................................................................Cub Scouts

Tuesday..........9:00am – 1:00pm...................................................Mom’s Morning Out7:00pm...............................................................................Boy Scouts

Wednesday.....9:00am – 1:00pm...................................................Mom’s Morning Out10:00-11:00am...................................................................Bible Study7:00pm...........................................................................Choir practice

Thursday .......9:00am – 1:00pm..................................................Mom’s Morning Out7:00pm..............................................Finance/Church Council meeting7:00pm............................................................................Venture Crew

Friday..............9:00am – 1:00pm..................................................Mom’s Morning Out5:00-7:00pm.............................................Upward Soccer Registration

Saturday......................................................................................................................

Sunday...........9:00am.....................................................................Brookdale service9:30am..............................................................................Prayer Time10:00am.......................................................................Sunday School11:00am..................................................................................Worship 5:00pm.....................................................................Handbell practice

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Stewardship of PrayerPrayer for Healing

Lynny ColtraneHal ForresterLucy UnderhillMargaret Wells

Charles ConwellIris Cox

Greg ForresterJohn Potter

Grover OwensNancy McNeill

Betty AcreeRay & Rose Hicks

Andrew Short

Jane FieldsFairy Crumley

Jo SuttonLinda Heil’s mom

Steve Heil’s brother, PhilBob & Martha Davies

Terry RyalsJohn Kunst

Erika McKenzie (Susan’s sister)Cole Jacobs (Lainey’s father-in-law)

Randy TyndallRick Pridgen

Prayer for Bereavement

Family & Friends of Jeff Best

Prayer for Thanksgiving

Pastor Steve Wellman and familyNew Hope Church family

Youth/Young Adults at New HopeSunday School Ministry

Upward Sports MinistryRingers of New Hope

Chancel ChoirScouting Ministry

Prayer for IntercessionsMembers of our Armed Forces

Andrew Ayres (Air Force)Logan Turner (Air Force)

Pvt. Joseph Wilson (deployed)Sunday School MinistryOur 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.

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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.

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