February 14, 2021 • 11am Worship

WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT

"THE LOVE AGENDA" 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-3, 11-13

SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 14, 2021 11:00AM WORSHIP

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 Bret Cogan

LITURGISTS

The Reverend Kate May The Reverend Susannah Pittman

MUSIC

Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Susan Bates, organ Centenary Chamber Ensemble Emily Grissing, cello

CHANCEL FLOWERS

The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Mrs. Jane Cottle Joyner and Mr. & Mrs. William Neill McCormick

by Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Hall McCormick; and also in loving memory of Mrs. JoAnn Buchanan Slaughter by Mr. & Mrs. David Lawrence Holden and Joanna and Libby Holden.

Musical texts are printed with permission.

One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: The East Door

by Doug Peninger.

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LET US WORSHIP Transfiguration Sunday • 11:00 am • February 14, 2021

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY

Aria: God Moves in a Mysterious Way — Dan Locklair

GREETING INTROIT

For Everyone Born — arr. Tom Trenney For everyone born, a place at the table, for everyone born, clean water and bread, a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing, for everyone born, a star overhead. And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion, and peace; yes God will delight when we are creators of justice, justice and joy! For young and for old, a place at the table, a voice to be heard, a part in the song. The hands of a child in hands that are wrinkled, for young and for old, the right to belong. For everyone born, a place at the table, to live without fear, and simply to be, to work, to speak out, to witness and worship, for everyone born, the right to be free!

CALL TO WORSHIP (In Unison)

God of mercy and love, you seek unity, restoration and the salvation of all. Through your Spirit guide us as individuals to bring our gifts, abilities, strengths and weaknesses together to form a community of faith seeking to share our ideas, striving to find creative solutions, and become a people who work for the inclusion of all your children.

Give us grace to know there is space for all to grow and thrive, unite our hearts, minds and spirits in worship and in our service to others.

Amen.

HYMN (found on page six) AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

#578 God of Love and Truth and Power — UNSER HERRSCHER Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love, whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children’s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen.

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SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM & RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS 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.

WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE SCRIPTURE 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 11-13

Cantabile — Théodore Dubois If I speak in tongues of human beings and of angels but I don’t have love, I’m a clanging gong or a clashing cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and I know all the mysteries and everything else, and if I have such complete faith that I can move mountains but I don’t have love, I’m nothing. If I give away everything that I have and hand over my own body to feel good about what I’ve done but I don’t have love, I receive no benefit whatsoever. When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, reason like a child, think like a child. But now that I have become a man, I’ve put an end to childish things. Now we see a reflection in a mirror; then we will see face-to-face. Now I know partially, but then I will know completely in the same way that I have been completely known. Now faith, hope, and love remain—these three things—and the greatest of these is love.

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

SERMON

"The Love Agenda"

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY

Love Is Little — Ron Barnett Love is little, love is low, love will make our spirit grow - grow in peace, grow in light; love will do the thing that's right.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Lord our God, you are the fount of all that is good, true and life giving. Your genorosity out weighs anything we can give in return.

You know we love to receive from your rich storehouse of blessing as we recieve your gift of life, your gift of grace, and your gift of creation. All of these transform our lives, help them to also create in us a desire to give to others, the gifts of listening, learning and loving. Above all, help us to receive and share with others the hope and blessing your beloved Son has shown us. Amen.

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WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN (found on page seven)

#384 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling — HYFRYDOL

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.

BENEDICTION RESPONSE (Sung in Latin)

Ubi caritas — Ola Gjeilo Where charity and love are, there is God. The love of Christ has gathered us into one. Let us exult and in him be joyful. Let us fear and let us love the living God.

VOLUNTARY

Toccata: His Wonders to Perform — Dan Locklair

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OUR WORSHIP BULLETIN IS INTERACTIVE Our worship bulletin is fully interactive. If you see a website address, simply click on the text and you will be redirected. Also, within our announcements, when you see text that is red and bold, it is a link to an email address or web page. Again, click on the text and you will be re-directed.

RESOURCES FOR LENT February 17 is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent. Lent is a time of self-reflection as we focus on what our faith means. We ask ourselves how well am I living into the faith I say I believe? Lent is a time when we as the followers of Jesus prepare ourselves for Easter and consider the impact of Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection on our lives. Our Faith Formation ministry has collected a list of ideas, daily scripture readings and other resources to make this season more meaningful for you and your loved ones.

To find these resources, click on the Engage tab of the Centenary website. For questions, please contact Rev. Bret Cogan.

SENIOR ADULT PROGRAM FOR FEBRUARY Thursday • February 18 • 11:30am • Zoom On Thursday, February 18, we will have the privilege of hearing from Centenary member, J. Dudley Watts, Jr., who serves as Forsyth County Manager. This program will be online using Zoom. You can plan to join the Zoom conference call as early as 11:30 am, with remarks scheduled to begin at noon. Information you’ll need to join the Zoom call will be emailed to all recipients of the senior adult newsletter. If you are new to Centenary or new to our senior adult programs, please contact Rev. Craig Ford (336-724-6311 ext. 1353) so we can make sure you receive that information.

CARD MINISTRY The Congregational Care Ministry at Centenary is starting a card ministry and would love for you to join us! We are seeking volunteers to assist in writing notes of encouragement. Supplies and recipient lists will be provided, and there is flexibility in time commitment.

Please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman (336.724.6311 ext. 1357) by February 17 for more information or to volunteer.

FEBRUARY...LOVE LOVE lost can be devastating. Dreams are dashed. Hearts are broken. Lives are seemingly destroyed. Stephen Ministers are ready to help as you take those first uncertain steps into the limbo of divorce.

It’s never easy, but having someone by your side can give you the confidence to make a new life.

—A Stephen Minister at Centenary

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If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry please sontact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314) Wilba Brady (336723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford (336.724.6311 ext. 1353), or Rev. Susannah Pittman ( 336.724.6311 ext. 1357)

LENTEN CHECK-IN Tuesdays • February 23 – March 30 • Noon - 1 pm • Zoom Rev. Susannah Pittman invites you to six, stand-alone sessions during the season of Lent where we will Check-in with one another.

Each session will offer a Scripture passage from the lectionary for Lent to center and guide the conversation as we seek to offer support and care during this season. To register, CLICK HERE. For more information, contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.

LET'S HAVE LUNCH Monday • March 1 • Noon - 1 pm • Zoom “Let’s Have Lunch” is hosted by our Shining Light on Mental Health ministry. This one-hour Zoom gathering will feature Andy Hagler, Executive Director of the Mental Health Association in Forsyth County. Our topic will be “Self-Care during the Pandemic: It’s Ok To Not Feel OK”. To register, visit the Centenary website and click on the Engage tab. Once there, scroll to this event for the registration link. For questions, contact Sandra Gramley (336-724-6311 ext.

1352).

FEBRUARY ZOOM SUNDAY SCHOOL Zoom Sunday School continues in February! This month we’ll be talking about being superfans and sharing kindness. Show your team spirit by wearing your team colors. Each age group will meet with Kate and Jeanette for 20 minutes. Preschool will meet at 8:30 am, K-2nd will meet at 9 am, and 3rd - 5th will meet at 9:30 am. We hope you and your kids will join us! If you have not received the Zoom information by email, contact Jeanette Juran.

CENTENARY

To love youth on behalf of Jesus in hopes of loving them to Jesus.

MINISTRY

FEBRUARY 14 10:00 am Sunday school (Via Zoom) 11:00 am Worship (Via Live Stream) 4:00pm All youth are invited to Miller Park (off Knollwood Street, park in the parking lot across from Moore Elementary School) for a super fun game of Capture the Flag!!! Dress warm, bring a chair, & water bottle (or hot drink), and wear your mask! Can’t wait to see you and to have some friendly competition!

FEBRUARY 17 6:00 pm Confirmation via ZOOM

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We welcome into membership Carl “Tripp” Nathaniel Edwards III and Anne Tyson Edwards and celebrate the baptism of their son Carl Nathaniel Edwards IV (Nathaniel).

Sympathy is extended to Lynn Lilley in the death of her brother, James Mark Snead, on January 27, 2021.

In Memoriam T. Ray Branton January 30, 2021 The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.

FOR THE RECORD

February 2 - February 8, 2021 Worship Attendance

Contributions

11:00 am Live Stream Roots Revival

762 311

Total

1,073

Virtual Sunday School (Includes Adult, Youth & Children)

228

Offering Special Gifts Centenary Fund Capital Campaign

$132,326 8,938 0 13,992

Total

$155,256

PO Box 658 • Winston-Salem. NC 27102

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