WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT
"ONE DAY AT WIMBLEDON" MATTHEW 14:22-33
SUNDAY • AUGUST 9, 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 Susannah Pittman
MUSIC
Jonathan Emmons, organ Martha Bassett, mezzo-soprano Jacob Patrick, tenor
THE CHANCEL FLOWERS
The Chancel flowers are given in honor of the Reverend Doctor Glenn Kinken lll and the Staff of Centenary for continuing to work and help guide us through this pandemic by Laura & Robert Dillard.
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 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost • 11:00 am • August 9, 2020
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY GREETING INTROIT
Wade in the Water — Traditional Spiritual Wade in the water. Wade in the water, children. Wade in the water. God's gonna trouble the water. If you don't believe I've been redeemed, just follow me down to Jordan's stream.
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 105 (In Unison)
Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, you his servants, the descendants of Abraham, his chosen ones, the children of Jacob. He called down famine on the land and destroyed all their supplies of food; and he sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. They bruised his feet with shackles, his neck was put in irons, till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the LORD proved him true. The king sent and released him, the ruler of peoples set him free. He made him master of his household, ruler over all he possessed, to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom. Praise the LORD.
HYMN (found on page six)
#152 I Sing the Almighty Power of God — FOREST GREEN
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. 3
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
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE
Oceans — Hillsong United You call me out upon the waters, the great unknown, where feet may fail. And there I find You in the mystery, in oceans deep my faith will stand. And I will call upon Your name and keep my eyes above the waves. When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace, for I am Yours and You are mine. Your grace abounds in deepest waters. Your sovereign hand will be my guide where feet may fail and fear surrounds me. You've never failed and You won't start now. Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders. Let me walk upon the waters wherever You would call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander and my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Savior.
SCRIPTURE Matthew 14:22-33
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” (NIV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
"One Day at Wimbledon"
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING
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OFFERTORY
He Never Failed Me Yet — Robert Ray I will sing of God's mercy, every day, every hour, he gives me power. I will sing and give thanks to Thee, for all the dangers, toils, and snares that He has brought me out. He is my God and I'll serve HIm, no matter what the test. Trust and never doubt, Jesus will surely bring you out, He never failed me yet. I know God is able to deliver in times of storm. I know that He'll keep you safe from all earthly harm. One day when my weary soul is at rest, I'm going home to be forever blessed. Didn't my God deliver Moses from King Pharoah? And didn't he cool the fiery furnace for Shadrach, Mesach, and Abednego? When I think of what my God can do, He delivered Daniel, I know He will deliver you.
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) BENEDICTION
VOLUNTARY
#133 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms — SHOWALTER 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. What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine! — arr. Michael Burkhardt
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August 9
10:00am Sunday school https://meet.jit.si/CUMCYouthMinistry
CENTENARY
To love youth on behalf of Jesus in hopes of loving them to Jesus.
11:00am Worship www.centenary-ws.org/live-stream
MINISTRY
5:00pm Summer Bible Study (@ the parking pit on 4th Street) **IF there is inclement weather, we will cancel Bible Study. Keep your eyes on the forecast! ** August 11
8:00pm College Bible Study (via ZOOM)
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FOR THE RECORD July 28 - August 3, 2020 Worship Attendance
Contributions
11:00 am Live Stream Roots Revival
572 136
Total
708
Virtual Sunday School (Includes Adult Formation & Youth)
Offering Special Gifts Centenary Fund Capital Campaign
$21,412 195 1,485 8,208
Total
$31,300
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