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 Epiphany Sunday January 7, 2018Please look at the box at the end of the worship order for information important to visitors

& othersEntrance

Prelude........................................What Child is This?............................Handbell TrioMike Acree, Susan Filion, Lainey Jacobs

Diane Kester – Orchestra Chimes & Hope Porter - PianoChiming of the HourLighting of the CandleWelcome and Announcements, Celebrations & ConcernsPrayerHymn.............................This is the Day of New Beginnings.......................UMH 383

Children’s Sermon..................“Conquering the Clutter”........................Pastor Steve

Apostles Creed.......................................................................................Cyndi AcreeI 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.......................................Hope Has Hands.............................Chancel Choir Doxology

Offertory Prayer

Morning Prayer Prayers of the People Lord’s Prayer

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Prayer for Illumination...........................................................................Cyndi AcreeLet 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...........................................Mark 1:4-11...................................Cyndi AcreeAnd so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”

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

Special Music.......................Let There Be Peace on Earth................Men’s Ensemble

Sermon/Communion...............“Poised For a Breakout”.........................Pastor SteveEpiphany Series “Becoming Exceptional: A Christlike View of Greatness”

Invitation Hymn.............................I Surrender All......................................UMH 354BenedictionPostlude.................................................................................................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.

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Worship Notes: Congregation is invited to standChildcare: 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: January 14, 2018Lay Reader..............................Lainey JacobsStewards....................Mike Acree/Linda HeilNursery Helper......................Ingrid Wharton

Altar Guild....................................Linda HeilAcolyte....................................Rennie StreettFlower Dedication...............................OPEN

Today’s stewards are Dewey Offield & Steve Heil

Flowers in the sanctuary today are given To the glory of God by the congregation of New Hope.

Stewardship of Presence 12/31

Brookdale service..................................13Sunday School.........................................9Worship service.....................................33

Stewardship of Gifts 12/31

Tithes & Offerings......................$2,026.00

(Average needed weekly................$3,225.96)Wayne Pregnancy Center.....................$205.00

Church History Thoughts: “Just as water ever seeks and fills the lowest place, so the moment God finds you empty, His glory and power flow in.” Andrew Murray, (1828-1917)“The God who made us can also remake us.” Woodrow Kroll, (1944- ) “God brings us into deep waters not to drown us but to cleanse us.” James Aughey, (1828-1911)“Baptism represents a new identity. It offers motivation and energy to live in a new way.” N.T. Wright, (1948- ) “Jesus will transform you into His likeness. You do the beholding and He does the transforming.” Alad Redpath, (1907-1989)

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Announcements

Handbell practice today at 5:00 (unless snow!) 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.

Epiphany Worship. The sermon series for Epiphany will begin Sunday, January 7th and run through Transfiguration Sunday, February 11 th. The title of this series is Becoming Exceptional: A Christlike View of Greatness. These past few years we have started the new year with a vision session. This year our vision casting is represent in this sermon series. Our hope is that this six-week series will set the tone for 2018 and provide a perspective for us to live into over the entire year.

Epiphany Bible Study. For the Wednesday daytime Bible study will begin on January 3rd and continue through February 7th. This 6-week series is entitled, From Information to Transformation. Our focus is on the approach Jesus uses to reveal His presence to us. Although up-building information is important, the primary way Jesus connects with His people is by changing us from the inside out. This series intends to help people follow through and excel with the New Year resolutions.

Begin 2018 Bible Reading Plan. In addition to the Wednesday daytime Bible study, Mike’s Sunday morning, “Focused 15”, the adult Sunday morning group, and the Children’s Sunday School class are other options for encouraging regular study of the Bible. It’s no coincidence that statistics show thriving churches are communities immersed in Scripture. We believe that by beginning good habits at the start of the year, we can only expect to gain strength as the year unfolds.

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

Sunday...........9:00am................................................Brookdale Communion Service9:30am..............................................................................Prayer Time10:00am.......................................................................Sunday School11:0am................................................................Worship/Communion5:00pm......................................................................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............................................................................Venture Crew

Friday..............9:00am – 1:00pm..................................................Mom’s Morning Out

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

Sunday...........9:00am.....................................................................Brookdale service9:30am..............................................................................Prayer Time10:00am.......................................................................Sunday School11:00am..................................................................................Worship

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5:00pm......................................................................Handbell practice

Stewardship of PrayerPrayer for Healing

Hal ForresterMargaret 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

Erika McKenzie (Susan’s sister)Terry RyalsJohn Kunst

Jeff Best (Dot’s son)Cole Jacobs (Lainey’s father-in-law)

Randy Tyndall

Prayer for Bereavement

Family & Friends of Dan Kester Family & Friends of Lucille Bagley

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

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or notify the church office when making a prayer request.

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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