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Sunday Worship Guide | March 7, 2021

EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
April 5, 2026 | 10:30AM

welcome to New Hope
We are so glad you found your way here today. To our members and returning visitors, welcome back! To those of you who are new, welcome! There are a couple of things you might like to know.
First, New Hope Presbyterian is a Bible-believing congregation seeking to worship and serve God in response to the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Second, we believe gathered worship is the central event in the church’s life together: it restores and shapes our whole lives in the pattern of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We also recognize that for some of you this is the first time (or the first time in a long time) in a more structured service of worship that calls for you to participate so actively. Relax! Everything you need is both printed in the Worship Guide you are holding and up on the screen. We encourage you to turn off the auto-pilot and join us in vibrantly and enthusiastically praising God, confessing, singing, and hearing the Scriptures. Worship is for all of God’s people. Enjoy the service!
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Welcome
Prelude: The Strife Is O’er
Latin Hymn, Tr. By Francis Pott, 1861, PALESTRINA, Giovanni P. da Palestrina,
1591, arr. Alice Parker, Robert Shaw
—God’s glory—
Call to worship
Job 19:25-27a
25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. 26 And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God, 27 whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another.
Invocation
Congregational hymn: Christ the Lord is Risen Today (TH 277)
—Our guilt—
Corporate confession of sin
John Howe,* “Yield Yourselves to God,” adapt.
So long, Lord, I have lived in this world of yours, which you made, and not I, as if I might do in it, and with myself, what I pleased! I have usurped upon your unquestionable right in me. Have lived to myself and not to you; I am now convinced this was a very undutiful, unlawful way of living… Turn me and I shall be turned; you are the Lord my God. Amen.
*John Howe (1630-1705) was a Puritan writer and minister who served as a chaplain under Oliver Cromwell
silent prayer of confession
—god’s grace—
Assurance of pardon
Romans 4:22-25
Receive these words of comfort from God:
22 That is why his faith was “counted to him as righteousness.” 23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, 24 but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, 25 who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.
Congregational hymn: The Day of Resurrection! (TH 267)
Pastoral Prayer of intercession
The Lord’s Prayer
Matthew 6:9b-13
9b Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
[For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.]
—Our gratitude—
Giving of Tithes & Offerings
offertory: Christ Is Now Arisen
John M. Neale, PERSONET HODIE, 14th century German, arr. K. Lee Scott
Sermon: “We Will See Him”
Matthew 28:1-10
Rev. Robert Rothwell
Congregational song: Behold the Lamb (The Communion Hymn)
—God communes with us—
Corporate confession of faith: The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; And he shall come again, with glory, to judge the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
And I believe in one holy catholic* and apostolic church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
*“Catholic” means universal- one church across all times, places, and peoples.
Sacrament of the lord’s supper
Congregational hymn: Thine Be the Glory (TH 274)
Benediction
Postlude

Guidelines for Reception of the Lord’s Supper:
The Lord’s Supper, also called “Communion” or “the Eucharist,” is the ultimate family meal for Christians. We invite all followers of Jesus to partake of this sacrament– those who have believed the Good News, have repented of their sins, and are baptized members in good standing with the Lord’s Church. If you are not a Christian, or if you are not prepared to share in this meal, we encourage you to spend this time in prayer. We hope this time is helpful to you as you consider your relationship with Jesus and His people, the Church: “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.” - 1 Cor. 11:27-29
Reflection for Those Not Partaking:
Prayer for a Search for Truth: “Lord Jesus, You claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following You as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what You claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open me to the reality of who You are. Give me an understanding of You that is coherent, convincing, and that leads me into the life You promise.”
Prayer for Awakening: “Lord Jesus, I have heard teaching from the Bible and have been in church for years, but very little of this seems real to me. Please show me the reality of what You are saying. Unnerve me with the bad news. Captivate me with the good news. Make what is familiar seem new.”
Prayer for Belief: “Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through You I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared to hope. I thank You for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the Cross, and offering me forgiveness and new life. Knowing that You have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive You as Savior and Lord.”

Behold the Lamb (The Communion Hymn)

Words & Music by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend, © 2007 Thankyou Music Ltd, CCLI License # 11313046

From Hardy Reynolds of RUF: “Pray for the Lord's continued kindness and provision for myself and our intern Jordon as we seek to lead students to Jesus week-in and week-out and equip them to serve him for a lifetime.”
For Drew Bennett from Florida Church Planting Network as he leads the monthly cohort meeting with church planters from around Central Florida.
Occom
For Rev. Daniel and Lydiah Mathuva of Equipping Leaders International as they minister to people and trains leaders throughout Africa.
For Diego and Rose Sosa family with FCA in Puerto Morelos, Mexico as they share the Gospel with high school and college athletes.
Cobb
Lakeside
FCA
For Amy Ketchum and Tekle Kumera in Ethiopia as they lead the Rafiki village through a season of spiritual battle.
For the staff and volunteers of Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic to have God’s peace, wisdom, and grace while they minister to clients struggling with crisis pregnancies.

SERMON Notes:

SERMON REVIEW
“Ride On, Ride On In Majesty” (Matthew 21:1-17)
Last week Senior Pastor Richard Burguet opened by noting Jesus was traveling from Jericho and about to enter Jerusalem as a suffering servant riding on the foal of a donkey as prophesied in Zechariah 9. Jesus would take part in symbolic acts that would speak of his coming kingship by judging everyone who didn’t acknowledge his triumphal entry, and convicting the ungodly who rejected him (see Jude v.14). His kingship, now and the one to come, would be a coronation unlike those of earthly kings. It would be a period of rule and salvation, and offer the people an opportunity to repent of their sin and announce their spiritual citizenship in his eternal kingdom. Christ was a peacemaker who came to redeem the lost (see Zechariah 9, 10), and to be a spiritual kingdom builder not a conqueror. His eternal kingship would be global for all nations, Jews and Gentile alike. Jesus would show his passion for God’s glory by cleansing the temple, God’s holy house of prayer, of the money changes (see vv. 12- 13 and Isaiah 56:7). He also demonstrated his kingship by healing those who were visibly broken physically and spiritually (see v.14, Isaiah 35:4-6 and Matthew 11:4-5). Christ was opening a window of amnesty for the people who acknowledged him as king, including the children who praised him and acknowledged his kingship as prophesied in the Old Testament (see Psalm 8:2). Jesus wanted the people who were weary and heavy burdened to find their rest in him (see Matthew 11:28-30). In all of this Jesus was foreshadowing his second coming when he would be riding a magnificent steed, separating the believers and non-believers, and establishing his eternal kingdom where God the Father has prepared a place for all those who professed their faith in Jesus, a King who was radically different than any other.

Pray This Week:
Missions Partners: From Fred and Sheila Reid with Alive Again Ministries in Tokyo: Our life and ministry in Tokyo/Narita is a beautiful tapestry of our Father in heaven providing divine appointments for us every day… sharing meals with the Ogura and Shibasaki families, singing with our pastor on the couch, or a recent hiking trek where I shared the gospel with our friend Noriko and gave her the very first hug in her life and we were all moved to tears right there on the summit as we spoke of God’s love. We are the first Christians many of our friends have ever met, and it is a joy to show them that the same God who loves Sheila and me is stretching out His hand to them today. [Read more about their mission and how you can support them in the newsletter.]
CFL Presbytery: For Spruce Creek Presbyterian in Port Orange and pastors Josh Owen and Aaron Garriot.
New Hope: Praise God for the sweet fellowship time that we have recently had at our Church Picnic and Maundy Thursday events!
Lakeside covenant: Praise that our daughter church, Lakeside Covenant is healthy and growing, has installed three new elders, and is now particularized!
Holy Trinity Church of Kherson, Ukraine: From Vova: Praise to the Lord and thank you brothers and sisters at New Hope for your prayers for us. Our God is Great and Awesome! Please pray for unity in our church. Please pray that our people would come to truly know and trust God. The Lord continues to protect Holy Trinity church members and the church building even though the number of drone attacks has doubled from a few months ago (2,000 drone attacks in Kherson last week, and he saw 4 drones flying near/over the church just a few days ago).

Year-to-Date Giving
General Fund

Budget
Contributions
Deficit
(Goal)
Contributions

$134,747
$125,036
-$9,711

april Birthdays
2 Randal Stormant
6 Katie Barnes
7 Cheryl Mitchell
15 Jace McCoy, Stephen All, Charmaine Childrey
22 Melinda Wallace, Olivia Matulia
23 Laurel All

Images
Cover: “Radiant Sunbeams at Sunset.” Photo by Truecreatives. From TrueCreatives via canva.com.
Page 3: “Battle of Ascalon.” C.W. Sharpe. Engraving, 1881.
Page 7: “Agnus Dei that belonged to Charlemagne. 8th Cent.” Engraving. The Imperial Dictionary by John Ogilvie. 1898.

april anniversaries
13 Mike and Ana Williamson
16 Robert and Toni Peyton

Teaching Elder:
Rev. Richard L. Burguet, Senior Pastor
Ministry staff:
Dr. Randall Van Meggelen, Music Director
Tina Van Meggelen, Children’s Director
Lyndsey Coyle, Administrator
Olga Kolpakova, Accompanist
Ruling Elders:
Dr. David All, Clerk of Session
Ryan Stormant, Treasurer
Dr. Jim Barnes
Franz Frank
Kenn Hall
Dr. John Minatelli
Ashley Minnig
Dan Rick
Deacons:
Bob Peyton, Chairman
Bill Haley, Secretary
Bill Brownlee
Mike DiGiacomo
Shane Overfield
Dan Read
Edmund Swearingen

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From Hardy Reynolds of RUF: “Pray for the Lord's continued kindness and provision for myself and our intern Jordon as we seek to lead students to Jesus week-in and week-out and equip them to serve him for a lifetime.”
For Drew Bennett from Florida Church Planting Network as he leads the monthly cohort meeting with church planters from around Central Florida.
Occom
For Rev. Daniel and Lydiah Mathuva of Equipping Leaders International as they minister to people and trains leaders throughout Africa.
For Diego and Rose Sosa and their children in Puerto Morelos, Mexico as they share the Gospel with high school and college athletes.
Cobb
Lakeside
FCA
For Amy Ketchum and Tekle Kumera in Tanzania...
For the staff and volunteers of Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic to have God’s peace, wisdom, and grace while they minister to clients struggling with crisis pregnancies.

History of Hymns: “What Child Is This”
C. Michael Hawn | June 19, 2013 | umcdiscipleship.org
GREENSLEEVES, the tune for which this text was probably written, is one of the most beautiful and beloved melodies of the season.
Though not exclusively a Christmas tune, its association with this season goes back to at least 1642, where it is paired with the Waits’ carol, “The old year now away is fled.” Shakespeare refers twice to GREENSLEEVES in his play Merry Wives of Windsor, helping to date it in the 16th century.
William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898), an Anglican layman, was the son of a surgeon in Bristol, England. He spent most of his life as a businessman, working as a manager for the Maritime Insurance Company in Glasgow, Scotland. We know of his church affiliation only through his hymns that were published in Altar Songs, Verses on the Holy Eucharist, and A Vision of All Saints.
Hymnologist Albert Bailey notes that some of Dix’s hymns are “horribly sentimental,” but on the whole says, “his hymns are simple, reverent, sincere, imaginative, not above the average comprehension, and two of them at least have proved to be continuously serviceable.” In addition to “What child is this,” Dr. Bailey is referring to “As with gladness men of old,” an Epiphany hymn.
Stanza one, influenced by the Romantic poets of his day, perhaps skirts the edges of sentimentality. Beginning with a rhetorical question, “What child is this?” the poet condenses Luke 2:8-16 into a single stanza, painting a picture of a classic Nativity scene with the Christ Child sleeping on “Mary’s lap” while angels sing “anthems sweet” and shepherds “watch are keeping.”
Stanza two makes fleeting reference to the less than ideal conditions—“mean estate”—under which the idyllic scene of the previous stanza is situated. Like stanza one, the poet begins with a rhetorical question, “Why lies he in such mean estate?” In essence, he asks why the Christ Child should be in such a humble setting “where ox and ass are feeding.” The original second half of this stanza [found in the Trinity Hymnal but not in others], provides a more complete response to this question:
Nails, spear shall pierce him through;
The cross he bore for me, for you;
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The babe, the Son of Mary!
Dix’s answer to the reason for the “mean estate” under which Christ was born lies in his future suffering on the cross. Possibly Dix knew the Waits’ New Year’s carol mentioned earlier. The second stanza of this carol written over a century earlier also alludes to the suffering of Christ:
The name day now of Christ we keep,
Who for our sins did often weep;
His hands and feet were wounded deep,
And his blessed side with a spear...
In the final stanza, the poet expands the circle of those attending this humble scene. Drawing from the Epiphany season and the gifts brought by the magi, we take our place at the manger, bringing metaphorical gifts of “incense, gold, and myrrh.” This is a setting that defies the conventional class structures of the time; the invitation is open to both the “peasant” and “king.” In a sentiment that is very common in hymnody, “the King of kings” will be “enthrone[d]” in “loving hearts.”
Dr. C. Michael Hawn was director of the sacred music program at Perkins School of Theology and is now retired as Professor Emeritus of Church Music.

Fullness of Grace

Pastor: May the body and blood strengthen and preserve you in true faith to life everlasting.
Unison: Amen!
Pastor: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is Good!
Unison: And His steadfast love endures forever!

The Story Behind: “Come, Thou Almighty King“
Taylor Brantley | April 4, 2022 | hymncharts.com
Come, Thou Almighty King gives the singer an opportunity to worship the fullness of God – that is, the Trinity. Verse one addresses the Father, followed by verse two addressing Jesus, the Holy Spirit in verse three, and finally, the Trinity in verse four. The lyrics are a full dedication to the ruler of the universe, and were used in direct rebellion to a certain ruler of the earth.
Come, Thou Almighty King was written in England, 1757. The author is unknown, which is rather uncommon when it comes to popular hymns, but there is a suspected reason for author secrecy in this case, and that reason has to do with the hymn’s connection to England’s national anthem.
Roughly fifteen years before Come, Thou Almighty King was written, God Save Our Gracious King became accepted as England’s national anthem. The hymn used an identical tune to the national anthem, and there are a few theories as to why. One theory suggests that the hymn was written as a sequel to the national anthem; first you would sing a prayer for the king, then follow it up with a praise to God. However, another theory says that the hymn was always intended as an act of rebellion. In this case, the hymn’s purpose would be to give anyone not loyal to the king of England different lyrics to sing when the national anthem was being played. Whether the hymn was meant to be rebellious or not, that is exactly how it was used in America during the Revolutionary War.
With King George III came the American Revolution. Of course, Americans had more reason than most to dislike an anthem that pleaded for God to save their very oppressor. In turn, they had more reason than most to love a hymn that took the anthem’s tune and morphed it into a hymn of worship to God. As it were, the hymn gained popularity in America during the Revolution. The most famous example of Come, Thou Almighty King being used in rebellion comes from New York City.
On August 22, 1776, the British began an occupation of New York City that lasted seven years. Martial law was imposed, and the Americans were at the mercy of British commanders. Of course, New Yorkers were less than thrilled about their new neighbors. One Sunday, Americans and British soldiers alike attended church – a meeting of little comradery and much tension. At the end of the service, the soldiers ordered the congregation to sing God Save Our Gracious King. Under threat, the organist began playing the tune. The soldiers began singing,
God save our gracious King,
Long live our noble King…
but it was quickly drowned out by the American congregation’s singing,
Come, Thou Almighty King,
Help us Thy name to sing;
Help us to praise.
Father all-glorious o’er all victorious,
Come and reign over us Ancient of Days!
That Sunday, and the singing of two different songs – hymn and anthem – exemplify where each country’s allegiance stood. It is therefore no surprise at all why those who chose ‘Almighty God’ over ‘Gracious King’ ended up the victors.”

Words & Music by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend, © 2004 Thankyou Music, CCLI License 11313046

Benediction
Hymn and Prayer-Book, John C. Kunze; Psalm 136:1

The Lord’s Prayer
Matthew 6:9b-13
9b Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
[For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.]
*This traditional conclusion was not originally part of the Lord’s Prayer, but a later doxological addition.

Corporate confession of faith: The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living 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.
*“Catholic” means universal- one church across all times, places, and peoples.
Corporate confession of faith: The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; And he shall come again, with glory, to judge the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
And I believe in one holy catholic* and apostolic church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
*“Catholic” means universal- one church across all times, places, and peoples.

King David dancing as the ark is brought into the city

* This traditional conclusion was not originally part of the Lord’s Prayer, but a later doxological addition.

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Leader:
May the body and blood strengthen and preserve you in true faith to life everlasting.
People:
Amen!
Leader:
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is Good!
People:
And His steadfast love endures forever!

Leader:
1 Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
People:
3 For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer.
Leader:
5 I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.
People:
6 Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found; surely in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach him. 7 You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance.

On Christmas night all Christians sing,
To hear the news the angels bring,
News of great joy, news of great mirth,
News of our merciful King’s birth.
When sin departs before Your grace,
Then life and health come in its place.
Angels and men with joy may sing,
All for to see the new-born King.
All out of darkness we have light
Which made the angels sing this night,
“Glory to God and peace to men,
Now and forevermore. Amen.”

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
The strife is o’er, the battle done,
The victory of life is won;
The song of triumph has begun. Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
The powers of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legions hath dispersed:
Let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Now the song is begun,
For the battle is done,
And the victory won:
Now the foe is scattered:
Death’s dark prison shattered:
Sing of joy, joy, joy;
And today raise the lay,
Christ is now arisen!
They that followed in pain
Shall now follow to reign,
And the crown shall obtain;
They were sore assaulted,
They shall be exalted:
Sing of joy, joy, joy;
Earth and skies bid it rise,
Christ is now arisen!
For the foe nevermore
Can approach to that shore,
When the conflict is o’er;
There is joy supernal;
There is peace eternal;
Sing of life, life, life;
Earth and skies bit it rise,
Christ is now arisen!
Then be brave, then be true,
Ye despised and ye few,
For the crown is for you:
Christ, who went before you,
Spreads his buckler o’er you.
Sing of strength, strength, strength;
Earth and skies bid it rise,
Christ is now arisen!
Lo, the vict’ry is won,
And the foe is scattered,
Death’s dark prison shattered!
Hallelujah!
Earth and skies bid it rise,
Christ is now arisen!
Hallelujah!
Come today, raise the lay,
Christ is now arisen!