May 1, 2022 • 9am Worship

WELCOME TO WORSHIP

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 1, 2022 • 9:00AM

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC GREETING OPENING PRAYER

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HYMN

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Almighty God, who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples with the sight of the risen Lord: Give us such knowledge of his presence with us, that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life and serve you continually in righteousness and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. #158 Come, Christians, Join to Sing — SPANISH HYMN

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

#881 The Apostles' Creed

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

After each prayer, the leader may conclude: Lord, in your mercy.

All may respond: Hear our prayer.

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GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED

SCRIPTURE

John 21:1-19 (pew Bible New Testament page 141) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

SERMON

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Please stand as you are able.

"My Redeemer Lives"

THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS AND GIVES THANKS OFFERTORY

Give Me Jesus — African American Spiritual

DOXOLOGY

#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th

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WE CELEBRATE HOLY COMMUNION PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Receive these offerings, O Lord. We give you thanks for the blessings which you have bestowed upon us. We pray these gifts, the employment of our talents, the labor of our hands, the prayers of our hearts, and the witness of our lives will show the world the magnitude of your love and grace. Let us put you first in our lives. Use us this week to build your Kingdom. We ask this in the name of Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever more.

Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess before God and one another.

CONFESSION AND PARDON

The congregation is invited to follow the communion liturgy beginning on page 12 of the hymnal.

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THE GREAT THANKSGIVING THE LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.

Amen.

RECEIVING OF ELEMENTS RESPONSE CLOSING PRAYER

Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN

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BENEDICTION

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CELEBRATION MUSIC

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#173 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies — RATISBON

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/engage.

CALLED CHARGE CONFERENCE

MONDAY • MAY 9 • 7 PM • MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM Centenary UMC will have a called Charge Conference on May 9 at 7:00 pm, in the Auditorium, to consider the sale of the church owned Holly Avenue parking lot, the 633 and 635 W. Fourth Street properties and the adjacent parking lot on 4 ½ Street. The congregation is invited to attend the meeting. The members of the Church Council and any retired ordained minister who holds his or her charge conference membership with Centenary comprise the voting members of the Charge Conference. Information regarding the sale of these properties may be obtained by contacting Mary Ann Wexler, Executive Director.

ALTAR GUILD LUNCHEON

Current members and those wishing to join the Altar Guild are invited to an informal business meeting and luncheon on May 5, Noon-1 pm, in the Dining Room. If you’re planning to attend, please contact Ginger Thomas (gingerthomas680@gmail.com) or Laura Dillard (alg.dillard@gmail.com).

ADULT FORMATION

GALLUP POLL You are invited to participate in a Gallup poll on Congregational Connection and Engagement. The poll will give you a chance to share your experience of connection and engagement with the ministry and life of Centenary. You can participate in this 10minute survey by going to centenary-ws.org/engage and clicking on the link under the survey announcement.

For more information, contact Rev. Bret Cogan.

OUR FAITH IN SONG • SUNDAYS IN JULY 10 AM • MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM All adults are invited to join us as we explore our faith through some of our beloved hymns. Rev. Susannah Pittman will facilitate a discussion of the historical and theological backgrounds of the selected hymn and how this hymn speaks to our faith journey today.

For more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.

• July 3: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing • July 10: How Great Thou Art • July 17: It Is Well with My Soul • July 24: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing • July 31: Here I Am, Lord

MAY PLAYDATE Infants through 2 year olds and their families are invited to join us for a playdate on Saturday, May 14th. We’ll be at Hanes Park playground from 9 – 10:30 am. Come play and enjoy a time of fellowship! Contact Jeanette Juran (ext. 1332/jjuran@centenaryws.org) with questions or for more information.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2022 Registration is now open for Monumental VBS! There will be 2 opportunities to participate in VBS – a weekend family VBS and a weekday morning VBS. Our weekend VBS will be July 22-24 at Calvary Moravian. The weekday VBS will be here at Centenary July 25-28 from 9 am until noon. Mark your calendars! You can find more information and register for either one at centenary-ws.org/ engage.

MISSIONS

MISSION SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Rev. Meg Gaston is compiling a list of people interested in serving on Centenary’s mission work team for future opportunities. If you are interested in joining either a multi-day trip (usually away from Winston Salem) or for a single day local activity (4-8 hours) please email Rev. Meg Gaston to let her know.

YOUTH MINISTRY

SAVE THE DATE • May 15: Confirmation Sunday • May 22: Graduation Recognition Sunday For more information or to sign up to receive Youth Ministry updates by email, contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenary-ws. org). Or follow us on Instagram @centenary_youth

OPEN FLOWER DATE

A wonderful way to honor or remember a loved one, friend, group, birthday, or anniversary is by providing flowers in our Sanctuary for Sunday morning services. Our Flower Calendar has a date available on July 3, 2022. If you are interested, please contact Paige Morgan Foy (pmorganfoy@centenary-ws.org).

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

NO CHILDREN'S WORSHIP TODAY Because we celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month, there is no Children’s Worship. K-3rd graders will remain in the service with their grown-ups to participate in worship and communion together. If you did not pick up a worship bag on your way in, they are available in the narthex and outside the East transept. We look forward to having your child join us for children's worship next week!

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TEXT TO GIVE Text cumcws to 73256 and you will be linked to give your gifts of tithes and offerings.

WORSHIP NEXT WEEK May 8, 2022

Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III "Can I Get a Witness?"

John 10:22-30 (NRSV)

PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister LITURGIST The Reverend Kate May, Associate Minister

MUSIC Martha Bassett, vocals Matt Kendrick, bass Federico Pivetta, piano Ken Wilmot, trumpet John Wilson, drums

Musical texts are printed with permission.

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