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 Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11, 2018Please look at the box at the end of the worship order for information important to visitors

& othersEntrance

PreludeChiming of the HourLighting of the CandleWelcome and Announcements, Celebrations & ConcernsPrayerHymn........................................Something Beautiful...............................On Screen

Children’s Sermon....................“From the Inside Out”...........................Pastor Steve

Apostles Creed....................................................................................Dewey OffieldI 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..................................The Power of Your Love......................................Duet Doxology

Offertory Prayer

Morning Prayer Prayers of the People Lord’s Prayer

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Prayer for Illumination........................................................................Dewey OffieldLet 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 9:2-8.................................Dewey OffieldAfter six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” 6 (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.) Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.

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

Sermon.......................“Solving the Underestimation Problem”.............Pastor SteveEpiphany Series “Becoming Exceptional: A Christlike View of Greatness”

Invitation Hymn........................Heaven Came Down...............................On ScreenBenedictionPostlude.................................................................................................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 18, 2018

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Lay Reader................................Becky DavisStewards...............Dewey Offield/Linda HeilNursery Helper........................Debbie Sutton

Altar Guild.................................Becky DavisAcolyte....................................Rennie StreettFlower Dedication...............................OPEN

Today’s stewards are Roger Lewis/Doug Davis

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

Stewardship of Presence 2/4

Brookdale service..................................16Sunday School.......................................14Worship service.....................................70

Stewardship of Gifts 2/4/

Tithes & Offerings......................$8,864.00

(Average needed weekly................$3,225.96)

Church History Thoughts: “We overestimate evil and underestimate God. We don’t see what God is doing and conclude God is doing nothing. We see everything that is evil and think it is in control of everyone.” Eugene Peterson, (1932- )“God isn’t put off by brokenness, weakness, failure, and sin. He simply declares them not true of us anymore. He is saying, ‘You now have a new identity: saint, blessed, chosen, adopted, redeemed, and forgiven.’ The power of God should never be underestimated.” Steve Lawson, (1951- ) “God’s will is a profound and holy mystery, and the fact that we live our everyday lives engulfed in this mystery should not lead us to underestimate it.” Thomas Merton, (1915-1968)“Do not underestimate how much the power of God can do in your life. The Lord can break down our strongest defenses, defuse our despair, free us from guilt, and lead us to Him.” Timothy Keller, (1950- ) “God has not abandoned you. Don’t underestimate what He can through the difficult circumstances of your life. He can and will show you His glory. Allow Him to speak through your adversity.” Charles Stanley, (1932- )

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Announcements

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 30th. All services are from 7:00-8:00pm.

Lenten Bible Study. The Lenten study series for the Wednesday morning group is entitled, “Altar of the Heart.” Each week through the Lenten season we will explore the way our greatest gift isn’t so much of what we “give up” over the next 40 days, but how we practice the presence of God. These are perspectives that we will hopefully carry with us long after the Lenten season is complete. This series runs on Wednesdays from February 14th until March 28th.

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

Scout service is scheduled for Sunday, February 25th at 11:00am.

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.

Merci Center Opportunities. Please remember the opportunities to serve at the Merci Center. Volunteers are needed the first Saturday of each month and the third Thursday of each month. The service sessions are from 9:00-2:00.

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

Sunday...........9:00am.....................................................................Brookdale Service9:30am..............................................................................Prayer Time10:00am.......................................................................Sunday School11:0am....................................................................................Worship5:00pm......................................................................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...................................Ash Wednesday service/Saulston UMC

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

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Stewardship of PrayerPrayer for Healing

Greg ForresterLucy UnderhillLynny ColtraneHal Forrester

Margaret WellsCharles Conwell

Iris CoxJohn 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 Louise Parks

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

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Please fill out a Contact Card located on the back of the pew 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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