July 12 Live Stream Worship

WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT

"THE AUDIENCE YOU WANT" MATTHEW 13:1-9; 18-23

SUNDAY • JULY 12, 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

Tamara M. Pollock

MUSIC

Jonathan Emmons, organ Martha Bassett, mezzo-soprano Jacob Patrick, tenor

THE CHANCEL FLOWERS

The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of William Griffin by his wife, Ruby Griffin; and also in loving memory of Jonathan Karl Vickers by Deana Vickers and his family.

Musical texts are printed with permission.

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COVER PHOTO: Easter Sunday Morning at Centenary 2020 by Doug Peninger

LET US WORSHIP Sixth Sunday after Pentecost • 11:00 am • July 12, 2020

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY

Prelude and Fugue in F Major, BuxWV 147 ­— Dietrich Buxtehude

GREETING INTROIT

For the Flowers are Great Blessings (from Rejoice in the Lamb) — Benjamin Britten For the flowers are great blessings. For the flowers have their angels, even the words of God's creation. For the flower glorifies God and the root parries the adversary. For there is a language of flowers. For the flowers are peculiarly the poetry of Christ.

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 119:105-112 (In Unison)

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws. I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.

Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.

Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.

The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.

Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.

My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.

HYMN

(found on page six)

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

#57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing — AZMON 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.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW CLERGY PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD'S PRAYER

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

All may respond: Hear our 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 SCRIPTURE Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23

That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. Whoever has ears, let them hear.” “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”

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

SERMON

"The Audience You Want"

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY

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Just As I Am — Bob Chilcott Just as I am, without one plea, but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bid’st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come. Just as I am, though toss’d about with many a conflict, many a doubt, fightings within and fears without, O Lamb of God, I come. Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; sight, riches, healing of the mind, yea, all I need, in thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come. Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome pardon, cleanse, relieve. Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come.

Just as I am, thy love unknown, has broken every barrier down; now to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come. Just as I am, of that free love the breadth, length, depth and height to prove, here for a season, then above, O Lamb of God, I come.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

All things come from you, O God, and with gratitude we return to you what is yours. You created all that is, and with love formed us in your image. When our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You gave your only Son Jesus Christ to be our Savior. All that we are, and all that we have, is a trust from you. And so, in gratitude for all your gifts, we offer you ourselves, and all that we have, in union with Christ's offering for us. By your Holy Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world;through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen

WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN

(found on page seven)

#733 Marching to Zion — MARCHING TO ZION

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.

VOLUNTARY

Let the River Run — arr. Craig Hella Johnson Let the river run, let all the dreamers wake the nation. Come, the New Jerusalem. Silver cities rise, the morning lights, the streets that meet them, and sirens call them on with a song. It's asking for the taking, trembling, shaking. Oh, my heart is aching. We're coming to the edge, running on the water, coming through the fog, your sons and daughters.

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In Memoriam Herbert Monteith Wayne, Jr February 18, 2020 Clifford Webster Perry, Jr June 29, 2020 The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.

FOR THE RECORD June 30 - July 6, 2020 Worship Attendance

Contributions

11:00 am Live Stream Roots Revival

647 160

Total

807

Virtual Sunday School (Includes Adult Formation & Youth)

Offering Special Gifts Centenary Fund Capital Campaign

$34,645 985 1,000 3,934

Total

$40,564

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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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