WELCOME TO WORSHIP
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT • MARCH 6, 2022 • 11:00AM
WE GATHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE VOLUNTARY
Peace Like a River — Sondra Tucker Prèlude, Op. 78 — Cécile Chaminade
GREETING INTROIT
Nearer, My God, To Thee — arr. Dan Forrest Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee; even though it be a cross that raiseth me. Still all my song shall be nearer, my God, to Thee. Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
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HYMN
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
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GLORIA PATRI
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
#117 O God, Our Help in Ages Past — ST. ANNE #883 A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX After each prayer, the leader may conclude: Lord, in your mercy. All may respond: Hear our prayer.
GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE
Luke 4:1-13 (pew Bible New Testament page 74) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON †
Please stand as you are able.
"Lent: A Time of Testing"
OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND THANKSKGIVING OFFERTORY
You Do Not Walk Alone — Elaine Hagenberg May you see God's light on the path ahead when the road you walk is dark. May you always hear, even in your hour of sorrow, the gentle singing of the lark. When times are hard, may hardness never turn your heart to stone. May you always remember when the shadows fall, you do not walk alone.
DOXOLOGY
#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th
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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.
WE CELEBRATE HOLY COMMUNION 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.
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
You'll Never Walk Alone, from Carousel — Rodgers and Hammerstein 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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#427 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life — GERMANY
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE
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VOLUNTARY
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Prayer for Peace — David Cherwien Prelude in A Minor, BWV 543 — J. S. Bach
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/engage. ADULT FORMATION
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. 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 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
VIRTUAL PLAYDATE • MARCH 12 • 9 AM Infants through 2-year-olds and their families are invited to join us for a virtual playdate on Saturday, March 12. We’ll have story time and interactive music. Watch your email for the Zoom link. Contact Jeanette Juran with questions (jjuran@centenary-ws.org). BIBLE BONANZA • MARCH 13 • 5-6:45 PM 3rd and 4th graders are invited to explore their Bibles in an escape room adventure followed by dinner. Register through the Engage page or in the Realm app. $10 per child. PARENTS FIRST • MARCH 6 • ROOM 304 • 10 AM To give your child a sneak peek at how much fun they will have as a part of preteen VBS we are inviting all 3rd - 5th graders to join us for a high ropes adventure at Crossnore School and Children's home. Cost for the event will be $20 per child. Register on the Engage page or in the Realm app. Registration is open March 8-April 13. Have questions or need more information? Contact Jeanette Juran (jjuran@centenary-ws.org).
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
CAREGIVERS SUUPORT GROUP MARCH 9 • ROOM 310 • WEDNESDAYS • 11 AM - 1 PM Caregivers Wellbeing, Inc. is a local, nonprofit organization that helps caregivers survive and thrive. Its weekly support group meetings are open to all caregivers who are caring for a loved one with dementia or other chronic condition. For more information, please contact Ann Hiatt (336-480-6693/annrenigarhiatt@gmail. com).
SENIOR ADULTS
LUNCHEON • March 17 • NOON • MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM Senior Adults will gather in March in Memorial Auditorium for the first time in over two years! Soloist, Margaret Ann Zintner, will present Irish and Easter musical selections and Centenary’s Director of Food Services, Donald Mitchell, will prepare a delicious meal for us to enjoy together. Cost is $10.00 and registration is required. Contact Charles Monroe (336-773-0446/chasmonroe@ yahoo.com).
YOUTH MINISTRY
LISTEN! • TONIGHT • 6 PM • MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM We are listening to the voices of our teenagers and parents regarding dependance and need for our cell phones and how we navigate social media. Therefore, we invite you to an evening with Josh Ochs from SmartSocial.com. Josh offers us wisdom and understanding on how we might 'shine online' by helping parents and teenagers understand social media platforms better, avoiding mistakes, and realizing some of the dangers that exist. For more information contact Tammy Pollock. (tpollock@centenary-ws.org)
ATTENTION ALL MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Centenary is forming a new Medical Hospitality Team to serve each Sunday during our worship and Sunday school hours should we have a medical emergency. If you are a PA, MD, NP, RN or EMT, we invite you to contact Dr. Lon Morgan (lgmorgan@novanthealth. org) to learn more.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Centenary offers three types of endowed scholarships: · T.B. and Mary Neal Dixson Foundation: Scholarships for Centenary members or staff who are full-time students · Cabaniss Fund Scholarship: For needy and deserving students engaged in or planning for ministry · Emma Kapp Ogburn Memorial Fund: Scholarships for Methodist residents of Forsyth County pursuing education for Methodist ministry or a Christian education ministry vocation The deadline to submit all applications is April 1. Please note that the document submission process has changed this year. Find more detailed guidelines and download forms at www.centenary-ws.org/ resources. Contact Stacy Holley for more information (336-7246311 ext. 1359/sholley@centenary-ws.org).
MISSIONS
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).
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Call for Flower Vases! If you have clean, medium-sized vases, the Altar Guild can use them! Drop them off at the reception desk anytime and support our weekly flower delivery ministry.
WORSHIP NEXT WEEK March 13, 2022 Rev. Meg Gaston
TEXT TO GIVE Text cumcws to 73256 and you will be linked give your gifts of tithes and offerings.
"Waiting on Faith" Psalm 27 (NRSV)
PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister LITURGISTS The Reverend Bret Cogan, Associate Minister The Reverend Susannah Pittman, Associate Minister MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Reid Gilliam, Organist The Chancel Choir
FLOWERS The Chancel flowers are in honor of all Centenary Ministers and staff for their prayers, sacrifices, and faithful dedication to our congregation, by Joe, Dee, Abby, and Cate Hettinger. The flowers in the Narthex are given in loving memory of Ida Cook Peninger and Marlene Newton Cannon by Doug Peninger and Rick Gibbons. Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342
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CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 646 West Fifth Street • Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336.724.6311 • www.centenary-ws.org
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