200th Anniversary Celebration of

New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church New Hope Church exists to:

Glorify God in worship and rejoice in our life together; Share the Good News of the Gospel in word and deed;

Reach as many as we can with the saving love of Jesus; Help each person grow toward Christian maturity,

and find their place of service in the church and in the world.

Order for the Public Worship of God

Lead Pastor: Rev. Vernon Burrow – 406-6385 Youth & Education Pastor: Rev. Brad Unland – 772-4680

Minister of Music: Ben Spicer Worship Leaders: Rebecca Butler, Karen White

Sept. 16, 2012 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 a.m.

The Prelude

Call to Worship “So Far” Duet, Ben Spicer and Karen White

The Gospel Lesson Matt. 16:13-19

Responsive Call to Worship (congregation read bold text)

New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church has been a part of the Universal Church for 200 years. She has stood the test of time. Founded on the rock, Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God.

*The Prayer of Adoration

*Lighting of the Candles (Bringing in the Light of Christ) Acolytes

Time with Our Children Pastor Brad Unland

*Songs that were sung in 1812 (from 18th and 19th centuries) How Firm a Foundation c. 1787 (Hymnal page 275) O for a Thousand Tongues c. 1739 (Hymnal page 76) Rock of Ages c. 1776 (Hymnal page 204) The Church in the Wildwood c. 1857 (not in Hymnal)

The Bicentennial Litany (see insert in bulletin)

Offertory Gene Dyke

*Doxology #625

The Scripture Lesson Isa. 43:16-19

The Message “Back to Our Future” Pastor Burrow

*The Hymn of Invitation Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast” Tune #412

The Prayers of the People

The Lord’s Prayer Sung by Ben Spicer

*The Blessing and Benediction

*Extinguishing the Candles (Taking the Light of Christ into the World) Acolytes

*Parting Song “The Family of God” #282

*Postlude

Enter to Worship Leave to Serve *Where this mark appears, all who are able please stand to honor God. (Feel free to

stand or keep seated according to your own comfort needs.)

A 30 Min. DVD is available for $10 which contains pictures (with music) of the New Hope Family through the years. Copies are available in the Narthex.

“Back to Our Future”

The theme of our Bicentennial Celebration is “Back to Our Future”. We look back to past blessings, as we serve God in the present, to plan for the future. So our day is divided up into three parts which focus on this journey:

The Past:

10:00 AM – Our service this morning focuses primarily on New Hope’s history, the formation of the church, the songs we sang, and relating the difficulty but ultimate triumph of the establishment of God’s church on the American frontier during the Revival of 1800. To God be the Glory! The Present:

11:15 AM – At the end of the morning service we are asking that everyone exit (by row) through the two side emergency exits to the front church parking lot for a group photograph (we would like this photo to include everyone - members and guests). 11:30 AM – Dinner on the Grounds. Pam Weston is our musical guest. There will be birthday cake, historical recollections, games, contests, hayrides, pony rides, local crafters, etc. All presented by folks who are church members today – in the present (see below for a specific schedule of the day’s activities). The Future:

2:00 PM – 100 Year Time Capsule Ceremony at the front parking lot featuring invited special guests, city and state Bicentennial proclamations and a hymn sing. This will be a press-covered event that we invite everyone to attend. Help us leave a message for those in the year 2112 who will be looking back to who we were on September 16, 2012!

What’s Happening and When

NOTE: Arts and Crafts (quilts and basket-weaving demonstration) is in the Gym the entire afternoon. A history display is located in the Office Annex.

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Morning Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Adjourn for photograph 11:00 a.m. – Noon Dinner on the Grounds 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. On-Going Activities:

Pony Rides for Kids Youth Hay Ride Face Painting for Kids Horse Shoes for Adults Corn Hole for Adults Historic Display Arts & Crafts Display Basket Weaving Demonstration Baking Contest: 4 Areas: Cakes, Pies/Pastries, Cookies/Brownies, & Miscellaneous

11:30 – Noon Pam Weston Performance 12:00 – 12:15 p.m. Life in 1812 by John Crowder

New Hope History by Royce Jackson Birthday Cake-Cutting Ceremony

12:00 – 12:30 Dancing Demonstration 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Pam Weston Performance

Watermelon Eating Contest Age Divisions: K-2, 3rd -6

th, 6

th -12

th, and Adults 18+

1:00 – 1:30 Sack Race Age Division: 4 - 7 Years Old, 8 -12 Years, 13 -17 years & Adult

1:30 – 2:00 Dancing Demonstrations Frog Jumping Contest. Frogs of all ages

are welcomed to compete! 2:00 p.m. Gather for Time Capsule Ceremony

Announcement of Baking Contest Winners & Recognition of Watermelon Eating Contest, Frog Jumping Contest, & Sack Race Recognitions, declarations and Time Capsule Ceremony

7845 Coles Ferry Pike, PO Box 1215 Lebanon, TN 37088-1215 Church Phone: 449-7020

Pastor, Rev. Vernon Burrow (Cell 406-6385) Website www.NewHopeCPChurch.com E-mail us at nwhpchrch0@gmail.com Church Copyright License #11118959

New Hope

Cumberland Presbyterian Church

200th Anniversary Celebration

“Back to Our Future” 1812-2012

Elders of New Hope in 2012

Elders currently on the Session:

Bobby Thompson and Mary Thompson (Class of 2013) Bill Brown and Karen Crowder (Class of 2014) Robbie Haynes, Evelyn Price and Rick White (Class of 2015) Other ordained elders active in the church:

Raymond Bay, Jade Greene, Ronnie Greer, Scott Greer, Mary Jo Haynes, Royce Jackson, Anna King, Raymond (DJ) Jones, Don O’Neal, Jimmy Reynolds, Mary Ann Smith, and Lisa Thompson

200+ Years of New Hope History

New Hope Church was formed during the beginnings of the Great Revival of 1800 when this part of the country was the frontier. In 1799 a few people from North Carolina, who were members of the Presbyterian Church, began meeting every Sunday to read the Scriptures and pray together near their homes just north of the Cumberland River in Wilson County, Tennessee. Thus, New Hope can trace its history back to this group of Christians that came over from North Carolina and settled in what was then called the “Cumberland Country” – part of the land grants to Revolutionary soldiers. They met frequently and were being served occasionally by circuit preachers until 1810. In the fall of 1810 this congregation, afterward noted for camp-meetings, held their first camp-meeting near the “Double Islands,” on Cumberland River. At this meeting they were much revived and encouraged; so much so, that the next year (1811) they purchased a lot of ground, erected camps, and held a second camp-meeting one mile above their first encampment. The Rev. William McGee, who was present, called this new camp-ground “New Hope.” In May 1812, Rev. Hugh Kirkpatrick organized this group of Christians as the New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church with founding members William and Catherine Gray, James and Margaret Stewart, Andrew and Elizabeth Bay, Alexander and Jane Kirkpatrick, John and Ann Kirkpatrick, David and Rebecca Kirkpatrick, Samuel and Sarah Motheral, Elias Morrison, Joseph Kirkpatrick, and Margaret Motheral. Preaching once a month, Hugh Kirkpatrick served this congregation until 1816 as their minister.

According to Cumberland Presbyterian records, New Hope is first mentioned sending delegates to a Cumberland Presbytery meeting as an organized church in 1812. Samuel Motheral sold a parcel of land (eight acres) to New Hope on 25 June, 1832 (where the New Hope Cemetery is still located) and the

membership erected a 12-sided log structure – one side for each of the twelve apostles (shown on the cover of this program). Church records show there were 230 members by 1849. However, the growth in membership was severely affected by the War Between the States and, later, when a number of members affiliated

with the newly organized Melrose Cumberland Presbyterian Church in the Cairo Bend community. By 1880, the church began to experience renewed growth and, needing more space, moved to its present location in 1886. New Hope moved into the twentieth century surviving a tornado which pushed the church off its foundation (the men of the church lifted it back into place) two world wars, and the Great Depression. Through it all, the faithful few at New Hope persevered by God’s Grace. Classrooms were added to the back of the sanctuary in the 1950’s and a Fellowship Hall and restrooms were added in the 1960’s, which is now classroom space. In 1980, the Melrose Church closed its doors and that congregation reunited with New Hope. This reunification enabled the church to survive the “lean years” of the late 1970’s. New life and new hope was infused yet again. The Melrose Church was moved to Fiddler’s Grove at the Wilson County Fair Grounds for all to enjoy. Its mission there continues. A larger Gym/Family Life Center was built in 1989. The sanctuary was extensively remodeled in 1994 with the addition of a large new foyer. But sadly, the original frame sanctuary, found to be structurally unsound after 120 years of faithful service. It was replaced by a beautiful new brick sanctuary in 2006, paid debt-free in 2008, thanks be to God. God has truly blessed New Hope during its long history, and we are excited about the next 200 years!

Statement from Pastor Burrow: “New Hope started out as a country church. Heck, nearly every church was rural in this part of the country in 1812. Many of those churches that started in 1812 have died as the logistics changed. Not New Hope. It had some hard times. Sometimes it got down to very small. But the faithful hung on, the church came back. We are still sort of small, but we have a great future. The population around here is bound to increase. We are in the right location. We are building for the future. These are important days. At New Hope Church many have been saved. Many have found comfort when their hearts were broken. Many have been united in holy matrimony. Many have learned the truths that set people free to be all they can be and to fill their mission in life. Here lasting best friends have been made, babies have been welcomed into God’s family, and celebrations of life have been held for people who have left this world. I love the slogan someone came up with, “Back to Our Future”. We all have received much. What we have received, we are obligated to pass on.” –––– Vernon Burrow Vernon Burrow Vernon Burrow Vernon Burrow

New Hope Cemetery

From 1832 to 1885, New Hope Church was a log structure located on a different tract of land on Coles Ferry Pike and there was a cemetery next to it, which survives today. Thanks to the efforts of Elder Royce Jackson primarily, and others, it is beautifully maintained and still open and able to accept burials. There are over two hundred grave sites that are known, many with historical markers still intact. Some of these markers date to the early 19th century. There are many graves which have not yet been identified. Members of the church and immediate family, by a long-ago ruling of the church session, may acquire at no charge a burial plot at the New Hope Cemetery. Please contact the pastor or Elder Jackson if this arrangement might be of interest to you or your family, or if you would like to tour the cemetery.

The Cumberland Presbyterian Denomination

Founded February 4, 1810, our denomination is not large compared to others, yet its outreach is world-wide. There are approximately 850 Cumberland Presbyterian congregations in 18 US states along with churches in Japan, Hong Kong, Colombia in South America, and Liberia in Africa. Through the denomination we support missions in many overseas countries. We also support Bethel University, Memphis Theological Seminary, and a fine Children’s Home in Denton, Texas. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church was the founding denomination of Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Church Staff in 2012

Rev. Vernon Burrow, Lead Pastor Bro. Burrow has served as Pastor to many churches throughout his career, in Hendersonville, TN, Watertown, TN, San Antonio, TX, Odessa, TX, and various other churches. One of Pastor Burrow’s passions and strengths is new church development and church growth. He is sought-out to re-energize and re-vitalize existing churches. Pastor Burrow considers himself to be a “community pastor”, ministering to those families and individuals who live in the neighborhoods near the church who may not have a church home or pastor. Pastor Burrow was married last year to Joyce Arnold, and Joyce is a strong supporter of New Hope and of Bro. Vernon’s ministry here. Pastor Burrow has a BA from Bethel College, BD from Memphis Theological Seminary and a MEd from the Univ. of Tennessee. Rev. Brad Unland, Youth and Education Pastor Bro. Brad joined New Hope in November 2011 as Youth and Education Pastor. His education, experience, and life experiences serve New Hope in many ways, but especially in doing some “on the field training” for all of us in learning more about programming for youth and how to support our youth leaders. Brad received his undergraduate degree at MTSU (B.S. Psychology) and a Master’s Degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Christian Education with Emphasis in Youth Ministry (M.A.). He was a Financial Peace Advisor for Dave Ramsey ministries from 2005-2007. Brad lives with his daughter, Sarah in Mt. Juliet and is a BIG Vanderbilt fan. Like Vanderbilt coach James Franklin, Brad believes in being “all in” with New Hope and all of its ministries. Ben Spicer, Minister of Music Ben has worshiped with us for over three years now. He has played the piano for worship and directed the music for most of that time. Not only has he done a great job with the music, but he has pitched in and helped the church in many other ways. Ben grew up in a small church in Pennsylvania. He went to a church-related college in Anderson Indiana, where he majored in Christian Education and Minored in Music. He worked for a period of time as Christian Education and Music Director in a nice church. More recently he has worked in sales for a church supplies company. He teaches piano lessons at the church. Ben has two children. We thank God for sending Ben to New Hope.

New Hope - A Stephen Ministry Church

Stephen Ministry is a program that selects and trains laypeople for Christian care-giving. Stephen Ministers in our church are certified and trained to be ready to accept assignments to help people go through the many transitions and challenges in life. Our Stephen Ministers serve anyone in need, both within and outside the church. Stephen Ministers are the Caregivers…God is the Curegiver!