WELCOME TO WORSHIP
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 8, 2022 • 9:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC GREETING OPENING PRAYER
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HYMN
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Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life: Raise us, who trust in him, from the death of sin to the life of righteousness, that we may seek those things which are above, where he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. #138 The King of Love My Shepherd Is — ST. COLUMBA
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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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
John 10:22-30 (pew Bible New Testament page 127) 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.
THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS AND GIVES THANKS OFFERTORY
I Know the Lord Will Make a Way — Eugene Smith
DOXOLOGY
#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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Receive these gifts, O Lord. May they be magnified by your Holy Spirit to teach your children about your love, to show the world your grace, to bring healing to the broken hearted, to comfort the grieving, to embrace the needy, and to praise your name. We offer ourselves as instruments of your peace to the world. We offer our talents, our time, and our gifts to you. Use us as you will. Deploy us for your benevolence. Transform our hearts as we transform the world. We pray this in your Holy name. 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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#381 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us — BRADBURY
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.
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.
PLAYGROUND SUNDAY SCHOOL Rising 1 - 6 graders and their grown-ups are invited to join us for Playground Sunday School over the summer! During the summer (June 5 - August 21) we’ll gather on the playground from 10-10:45 am for play, fellowship, and a devotion plus donuts and coffee. In case of rain, we’ll gather in the Community Room.
YOUTH MINISTRY SAVE THE DATE • May 15: Confirmation Sunday • May 22: Graduation Recognition Sunday • July 16-23: Senior High Mission Trip to Kansas City, MO • August 21: Love Thy Neighbor • August 26: 6th Grade Promotion Party • August 28: Fall Kick-Off 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. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL Youth, 6th grade through 12th grade, are invited to summer Sunday school (June 5 - August 21) on the 4th floor. Join us from10:00 am-10:45 am for a light breakfast in the Youth Commons and conversation about Jesus.
• 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
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY MAY PLAYDATE Infants through 2 year olds and their families are invited to join us for a playdate on Saturday, May 14. 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. VBS 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 - Noon. Mark your calendars! You can find more information and register for either one at centenary-ws.org/ engage.
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TEXT TO GIVE Text cumcws to 73256 and you will be linked to give your gifts of tithes and offerings.
IN MEMORIAM Gary Ferrell
April 30, 2022 The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our former maintenance staff member and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.
PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister LITURGIST The Reverend Susannah Pittman, Associate Minister
MUSIC Martha Bassett, vocals Matt Kendrick, bass Federico Pivetta, piano Ken Wilmot, trumpet John Wilson, drums
Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 & CCLI 3760614
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