WELCOME TO WORSHIP
SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY • FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • 9:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC
He Reigns — Steve Taylor and Peter Furler
GREETING OPENING PRAYER
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HYMN
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Almighty God, you have created the heavens and the earth and made us in your own image: Teach us to discern your hand in all your works and your likeness in all your children; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things, now and forever. Amen. Come and Let Us Sing — Derek Blevins
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
#881 The Apostle's 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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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.
GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE
1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON †
Please stand as you are able.
"So, What Will I Look Like in Heaven?"
THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS AND GIVES THANKS OFFERTORY
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Death Was Arrested — Kersh, Coker, Balltzglier and Smith
All things come from you, O God, and with gratitude we return to you what is yours. You created all that is, and with love formed us in your image. When our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You gave your only Son Jesus Christ to be our Savior. All that we are, and all that we have, is a trust from you. And so, in gratitude for all your gifts, we offer you ourselves, and all that we have, in union with Christ's offering for us. By your Holy Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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I Could Sing of Your Love Forever — Martin Smith
BENEDICTION
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CELEBRATION MUSIC
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From This Valley — John Paul White. Joy Williams, Phil Madeira
“THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH IS TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD.”
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/engage. ADULT FORMATION
MISSIONS
FIRST FIFTEEN LENTEN DEVOTIONS During Lent you are often encouraged to give up something, to make a personal sacrifice to help us understand God’s loving sacrifice for us. Would you be willing to give up 15 minutes of your time to join our First Fifteen Devotional challenge? Go to our website under the Adult Formation page to register. Each Sunday you will receive an email with the daily readings for Monday through Friday to help us grow deeper in our faith. For more information contact Rev. Bret Cogan.
OVERFLOW SHELTER TRANSPORTATION Now - March 31 • DRIVERS & RIDE-A-LONGS NEEDED This vital ministry provides persons experiencing homelessness a meal and a warm place to sleep Centenary furnishes transportation from the check-in site to overflow shelters on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings. To volunteer, please contact Rev. Meg Gaston (336-7224-6311 ext. 1361/mgaston@centenary-ws.org).
SPRING AND LENTEN CONNECTION GROUPS There will be three new opportunities to join a group to help you meet new people and grow in your faith and connection to one another. Two will meet in person and one will be meet via Zoom. Gatherings will be Sunday, Monday, or Thursday evenings. For more information contact Rev. Bret Cogan or click on the Engage tab on our website to register.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY SUMMER WITH CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Save the date to join us this summer! More information and registrations coming this spring. • June 28-30 Older Elementary Mission Week for rising 4th -6th graders • July 10-16 Centenary Week at Tekoa for rising 4th - 6th graders • July 24-28 Vacation Bible School for 4 year olds through rising 6th graders
CONGREGATIONAL CARE CARE NOTES CareNotes offer inspirational booklets on a variety of topics to help individuals heal mind, body, and spirit. The Congregational Care ministry has a collection of CareNotes on topics ranging from navigating grief and loss, dealing with depression and anxiety, issues specific to adolescents, and more. For more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.
YOUTH MINISTRY SAVE THE DATE • APRIL 23, 2022 The 16th Annual Love Thy Neighbor Friends for Fashion Runway Show & Auction is coming your way. For more information or to discover exciting ways you can participate, please contact Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries (tpollock@centenary-ws.org).
CHAPEL OPEN FOR PRAYER SELAH Used in the Psalms, "Selah" can be interpreted as an invitation to pause, listen, and reflect. During Lent, we are extended a similar invitation. Our Chapel is available for prayer and reflection. On the Wednesdays during Lent (March 9-April 13), from 11am-1pm, a volunteer from our Congregational Care ministries will be present in the Chapel to offer prayer and support. For questions or more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.
ALTAR GUILD CALL FOR FLOWER VASES Is it time for a New Year’s purge? Did your valentine send you flowers? If you have clean, medium-sized vases, the Altar Guild can use them! Drop them off at the front desk anytime and support our weekly flower delivery ministry.
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IN MEMORIAM
We celebrate the baptisms of Gray Parker Simpson and Hollis King Simpson, sons of Kathryn and Andrew Simpson, and brothers of Whittaker Simpson.
James L. Amidon February 5, 2022
The ministers and members of Centenary extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved familiy and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.
TEXT TO GIVE Text cumcws to 73256 and you will be linked give your gifts of tithes and offerings.
PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister LITURGISTS The Reverend Meg Gaston, Associate Minister
MUSIC Eddie Pollock, Band Leader Lydia Berger • Nathan Clark • Sam Clark Matthew Epermanis • Joanna Holden • Jacob Hollar Larry Hollar • Amy Goodman • Lilly Robbins
Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 & CCLI 3760614
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