WELCOME TO WORSHIP
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT • MARCH 13, 2022 • 11:00AM
WE GATHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE VOLUNTARY
Prelude on OLIVET — Karl Osterland
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
Lift us up, O Lord, that we may see your face As we proclaim Your glory May Your light shine from us Even in times of trouble Remind us of your presence When fear overwhelms our faith Remind us of your peace When doubt is all we know Give us the courage to still seek you We thank you, O Lord, for knowing all that we are and still calling us beloved.
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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 THE LORD'S PRAYER
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Please stand as you are able.
#139 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty — LOBE DEN HERREN #881 The Apostles' Creed #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX 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.
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE
Psalm 27 (pew Bible Old Testament page 619) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
"Waiting on Faith"
OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND THANKSKGIVING OFFERTORY
Psalm 23 (from Songs of Faith) — Paul Basler The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table for me in the presence of my enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord, forever. Amen.
DOXOLOGY
#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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Loving God, without You we would be nothing. Help us to give back to others in the way that you have given to us. Your love guides us, protects us, and models for us the ways in which we are called to live. All that we are and all that we have is yours. May our offerings be just part of what we give to you this day and always, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
#163 Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know — HENDON We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of the United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE
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VOLUNTARY
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Prayer for Peace — David Cherwien O God of love, o King of peace, make wars throughout the world to cease; the wrath of nations now restrain. Give peace, O God, give peace again. Remember, Lord, Thy works of old, the wonders that Thy people told. Remember not our sin's dark stain. Give peace, O God, give peace again. Whom shall we trust but Thee, O God, where rest but on Thy faithful word? None ever called on Thee in vain. Give peace, O God, give peace again. In the Cross of Christ I Glory — David Cherwien
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/engage. ADULT FORMATION
FIRST FIFTEEN LENTEN DEVOTIONS It's not too late to join the Lenten First Fifteen Devotions. For more information contact Rev. Bret Cogan. SPRING AND LENTEN CONNECTION GROUPS There are new opportunities to join a group to help you meet new people and grow in your faith and connection to one another. Gatherings are on Sunday, Monday, or Thursday evenings. For more information contact Rev. Bret Cogan or click on the Engage tab on our website to register.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP 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).
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).
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
SAVE THE DATE • APRIL 23, 2022 The 16th Annual Love Thy Neighbor Friends for Fashion Runway Show & Auction is coming your way. For more information or to discover exciting ways you can participate, please contact Tammy Pollock. (tpollock@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 20, 2022 Rev. Bret Cogan
TEXT TO GIVE Text cumcws to 73256 and you will be linked give your gifts of tithes and offerings.
"Between a Rock and a Hard Place" Luke 9: 57-62 (NRSV)
PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP FLOWERS The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Marian W. Rief and Jane F. White by Sandy, Elizabeth, and Katie Rief.
PREACHING The Reverend Meg Gaston, Associate Minister LITURGISTS The Reverend Kate May, Associate Minister The Reverend Bret Cogan, Associate Minister MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries The Chancel Choir
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