Easter Sunday • April 4, 2021

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"WHEN JESUS CALLS YOUR NAME" MARK 16:1-8

SUNDAY • APRIL 4, 2021 EASTER WORSHIP

WELCOME! Welcome to Centenary United Methodist Church.

Thank you for worshiping with us today! We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in our worship, program and ministry life here at Centenary. We hope the worship will inspire and comfort you as we hear God’s message proclaimed. During this time, now more than ever, may the grace and love of Christ surround you.

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OUR MISSION “The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”

PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING

The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III

LITURGISTS

The Reverend Bret Cogan The Reverend R. Craig Ford The Reverend Meg Gaston The Reverend Kate May The Reverend Susannah Pittman Tamara M. Pollock

MUSIC

Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Susan Bates, Organist/Music Associate Centenary Chamber Ensemble The Carillonneurs Ken Wilmot, trumpet Ed Gunther, trumpet Devin Cawley, trombone Daniel Clouse, tuba Gilson Fearnow, timpani

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CHANCEL FLOWERS

The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. S. Cicero Ogburn, Mr. and Mrs. H. Kapp Ogburn, Sr.,and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lynn Ogburn, Sr. by their families.

Musical texts are printed with permission.

One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: Easter Sunday 2020 by Doug Peninger.

LET US WORSHIP Easter Day • April 4, 2021

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY

Phoenix Processional — Dan Locklair

GREETING INTROIT

Easter Introit — John Ferguson Listen. The One who bore God's heart, the One who spoke God's peace, the One in whom God agonized is the Risen Lord. Death was no prison for Him. Jesus is raised and among us. All that you see and hear comes from the One who was freed. Listen. Hear, O people of God, that Jesus Christ is Lord. Alleluia!

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 118:1-2, 14-17, 24 (In Unison)

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.”

The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.

Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!

The Lord’s right hand is lifted high; the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!”

I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done.

The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.

HYMN (stanzas one through four, found on page six)

#302 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today — EASTER HYMN

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick 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.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

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

All may respond: Hear our prayer.

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.

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WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE Psalm 118:24 (Sung in Latin) SCRIPTURE Mark 16:1-8

Haec est Dies — Jacob Handl Gallus This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’” Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.

(NIV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

SERMON

"When Jesus Calls Your Name"

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY Job 19:25, 26 & I Corinthians 15:20

I Know That My Redeemer Liveth (from Messiah) — George Frideric Handel I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth, and though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. For now is Christ risen from the dead, the first fruits of them that sleep

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Almighty and forgiving God, we your unworthy servants give you most humble thanks for all your goodness and loving kindness, to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ, for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. Give us such an awareness of your mercies, that our hearts may be thankful, and that we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to your service and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

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WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN (found on page seven)

#327 Crown Him with Many Crowns — DIADEMATA

BENEDICTION

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.

BENEDICTION RESPONSE

Hallelujah (from Messiah) — George Frideric Handel Hallelujah, for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth! The Kingdom of this world is become the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever, King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Hallelujah!

Revelation 19:6, 11:15, 19:16

VOLUNTARY

Toccata (from Symphony V) — Charles M. Widor

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OUR WORSHIP BULLETIN IS INTERACTIVE Our worship bulletin is fully interactive. If you see a website address, simply click on the text and you will be redirected. Also, within our announcements, when you see text that is red and bold, it is a link to an email address or web page. Again, click on the text and you will be re-directed.

STEPHEN MINISTRY “The Heart is like a garden. It can grow compassion or fear, resentment or love, or feelings of hopelessness. What seeds will you plant there?” Does your life suddenly feel like you are caught in a tornado, and the planted expectations of your life are caught in destructive wind gales? A Stephen Minister is a trained congregant who will walk alongside you as a nonjudgmental friend.

If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314) Wilba Brady (336-723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford (336.724.6311 ext. 1353), or Rev. Susannah Pittman (336.724.6311 ext. 1357).

RACIAL HEALING AND THE GOSPEL OF RECONCILIATION: An Online Workshop on the Ministry of Reconciliation Saturday • April 24 • 9:00am-Noon Rooted in 2 Cor. 5:16-20, this workshop will teach reconciliation as spirituality, highlighting biblical examples of reconciliation and share how each of us can create an environment of reconciliation as followers of Christ. You will learn a 6-step process of reconciliation that can be used as a resource tool to engage this work in your home, at work and within our community. The facilitators are Rev. Vincent Howell, Centenary UMC, Clemmons, NC, and Cindy Thompson, Boundless Impact, and Christ UMC, Greensboro, NC. For more information contact Rev. Bret Cogan or Suzanne Epermanis (336-830-3471). This workshop is sponsored by the Western North Carolina Conference.

REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP

APRIL PROGRAM Thursday • April 15 • 11:30am • Zoom Our keynote speaker will be Linda Lewis, who serves as the co-leader of the Shepherd's Center of Greater Winston-Salem. This program will be online using Zoom. You can plan to join the Zoom conference call as early as 11:30am, with remarks scheduled to begin at noon. Information you’ll need to join the Zoom call will be emailed to all recipients of the senior adult newsletter. If you are new to Centenary or new to our senior adult programs, please contact Rev. Craig Ford (336-724-6311 ext. 1353) so we can make sure you receive that information.

EASTER SUNDAY SCHOOL Our theme for Zoom Sunday School in April is Reconnect where we’ll be learning about making peace. Each age group will meet with Kate and Jeanette for 20 minutes. Preschool will meet at 8:30 am, K-2nd will meet at 9 am, and 3rd - 5th will meet at 9:30 am. We hope you and your kids will join us!

CENTENARY

To love youth on behalf of Jesus in hopes of loving them to Jesus.

MINISTRY

APRIL 4 10:00 am Sunday school (Via Zoom) 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 1:00pm Join us for worship in-person & via live stream (11 am only) as we celebrate the glorious resurrection of our Lord and Savior. Registration is REQUIRED for in-person attendance.

NO YOUTH GROUP TONIGHT! APRIL 7 7:00 am 6th Grade Bible Study. All 6th graders are invited for breakfast & short Bible Study before school! (Make sure to dress warm & wear your mask!)

6:00 pm Confirmation

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OPEN FLOWER DATE April 18 A wonderful way to honor or remember a loved one, friend, group, or anniversary is by providing flowers in our Sanctuary for Sunday morning services. Our Flower Calendar has an open date available on April 18, 2021. This is a first come basis and it can be for one family or shared by 2 or 3 families who wish to honor or remember different family members or other people. If you are interested, please contact Paige Morgan Foy.

OFFICES CLOSED In observance of Easter, all Centenary church/home offices will be closed Monday, April 5, 2021.

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