Revised Common Lectionary-Year A

A lectionary is a plan of Scripture readings throughout the Christian year, which support the themes of our celebrations like Christmas and Easter and also provide the church a way to hear a large portion of the Scriptures read aloud. The Revised Common Lectionary is used by Protestant and evangelical churches all over the world, and each week it provides an Old Testament reading, a psalm, an Epistle (New Testament letter), and a Gospel reading. New Hope has been following the readings for Year A (first year of the three-year schedule), which you can find, along with related resources, at this site: Year A - Epiphany : Revised Common Lectionary (vanderbilt.edu).

Monthly Rhythm

In the fall of 2022, we transitioned into a new monthly rhythm for worship services. Our plan was developed in concert with our mission statement.

1st Sundays - “Love God” - The Lord’s Supper (a.k.a. Communion) and personal and corporate renewal as worship.

2nd Sundays - “Serve the World” - Outreach oriented and hands-on: Community engagement as worship.

3rd & 4th Sundays - “Love Each Other” - A traditional (to New Hope) corporate service as worship.

All services are oriented around worship with a full-bodied experience as our goal. This includes singing, prayer, testimonies, reading scripture, greeting each other, times of silence and reflection, and most Sundays will include a proclamation of the Word (a.k.a. sermon).

You can find a link to our current Sunday bulletin here.

You can find all videos of our current services and past recorded sermons/services on our YouTube channel.

Posts in Advent Conspiracy

Love All

It all boils down to love. Love from a savior. Love to a neighbor in need. By spending just a little less on gifts we free up our resources to love as Jesus loves by giving to those who really need help.

Advent ConspiracyDavid RybkaDecember 22, 2013Pastor Michael Traylor

Give More

We know what you're thinking. "Wait, didn't they just say I should spend less, and yet here they are telling me to give more? What gives?" The most powerful, memorable gift you can give to someone else is yourself. And nobody modeled this more than Jesus. So what does this look like for you?

Advent ConspiracyDavid RybkaDecember 15, 2013Pastor Michael Traylor

Spend Less

Quick question for you: What was the one gift you remember getting for Christmas last year? Next question: What about the fourth gift? Do you remember that one? Truth is many of us don't because it wasn't something we necessarily wanted or needed. Spending Less isn't a call to stop giving gifts; it's a call to stop spending money on gifts we won't remember in less than a year. America spends around $450 billion dollars during the Christmas season, and much of that goes right onto a credit card. By spending wisely on gifts we free ourselves from the anxiety associated with debt so we can take in the season with a full heart.

Advent ConspiracyDavid RybkaDecember 8, 2013Pastor Amelia Cleveland-Traylor

Worship Fully

Christmas marks the moment where God's promise was fulfilled and love took form, tiny fingers and all. It is a moment that deserves our full attention and praise. We put Worship Fully as AC's first tenet because we believe the level of our involvement at Christmas is based entirely on how much we are celebrating Christ's birth. He deserves celebration; one that is creative, loud and directs every heart His way.

Advent ConspiracyDavid RybkaDecember 1, 2013Pastor Michael Traylor

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Revised Common Lectionary-Year A

Monthly Rhythm

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