WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT
"THE APPEAL OF CHRIST" MATTHEW 11:16-19; 25-30
SUNDAY • JULY 5, 2020 11:00AM LIVE STREAM
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
LITURGIST
The Reverend Kate May
MUSIC
Reid Gilliam, guest organist Martha Bassett, mezzo-soprano Jacob Patrick, tenor
THE CHANCEL FLOWERS
In lieu of flowers, an anthem has been given to the glory of God and in honor of Jonathan Emmons, Susan Bates and each member of the Chancel Choir and in loving memory of Warren H. Kennedy by his wife Helen Harris Kennedy, daughter Anne Kennedy Hodges and sons John Mark, David Harris, and Warren G.H. Kennedy. Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342
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COVER PHOTO: Easter Sunday Morning at Centenary 2020 by Doug Peninger
LET US WORSHIP Fifth Sunday after Pentecost • 11:00 am • July 5, 2020
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY
Suite on AURELIA: The Church's One Foundation — Robert Hobby
GREETING INTROIT
Lay Me Low — Shaker Tune Lay me low, where the Lord can find me, where the Lord can own me, where the Lord can bless me.
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 45:10-17 (In Unison)
Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father’s house. Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord. The city of Tyre will come with a gift, people of wealth will seek your favor. All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold. In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her—those brought to be with her. Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king. Your sons will take the place of your fathers; You will make them princes throughout the land. I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.
HYMN
(found on page six)
#103 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise — ST. DENIO
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
Just a Closer Walk with Thee — Traditional Gospel I am weak but Thou art strong. Jesus keep me from all wrong. I'll be satisfied as long as I walk, let me walk close to Thee. Just a closer walk with Thee. Grant it, Jesus, is my plea. Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. When my feeble life is o'er, time for me will be no more. Guide me gently, safely o'er to Thy kingdom's shore, to Thy shore.
SCRIPTURE Matthew 11:16-19
“To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others: “‘We played the pipe for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.” (NIV)
Matthew 11:25-30
At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (NIV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
"The Appeal of Christ"
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING
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OFFERTORY
Come Unto Him (from Messiah) - George Frideric Handel Come unto Him, all ye that labor, come unto Him, ye that are heavy laden, and He will give you rest. Take His yoke upon you, and learn of Him, for He is meek and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Almighty and most merciful God, from you comes every good and perfect gift. We give you praise and thanks for all your mercies. Your goodness has created us, your bounty has sustained us, your discipline has chastened us, your patience has borne with us, your love has redeemed us. Give us a heart to love and serve you, and enable us to show our thankfulness for all your goodness and mercy by giving up ourselves to your service, and cheerfully submitting in all things to your blessed will; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
(found on page seven)
#400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing — NETTLETON
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
Lux Aeterna (from Requiem for the Living) — Dan Forrest Come unto me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
VOLUNTARY
Grand Choeur in B-flat Major — Theodore Dubois
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SYMPATHY Sympathy is extended to Miriam Bumgarner in the death of her sister, Marian Callis Funderburk, on June 21, 2020.
NOW HIRING Centenary United Methodist Church in downtown Winston-Salem, is currently seeking a full time (30-35 hours per week) financial assistant. This position will report to the Executive Director and will be responsible for the processing of contributions and receivables to the church as well as various financial and administrative related tasks. This person must be highly detailed and demonstrate strict confidentiality. Basic accounting knowledge is required. Must be comfortable using computers and learning new software. Benefits are provided after 90 days. If interested, please reply to mwexler@centenary-ws.org for further information and a complete job description. No phone calls please.
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PO Box 658 Winston-Salem. NC 27102