WELCOME TO WORSHIP
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 15, 2022 • 9:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC GREETING OPENING PRAYER
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HYMN
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Lord of all life and power, who through the mighty resurrection of your Son overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: Grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and honor, glory and might, now and in all eternity. Amen. #92 For the Beauty of the Earth — DIX
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
Mark 2:1-12 (pew Bible New Testament page 43) 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
Love That Makes a Cup of Tea — Gretchen Peters
DOXOLOGY
#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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Gracious God, giver of all gifts. We give you thanks for the blessings which you have given to us. Receive these gifts from the labor of our hands. May they be pleasing in your sight. Bless them and the ministries this offering will support. May they give hope, may they give comfort, may they bring peace, may they show your love to the world. We pray this in the name Christ the Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever more. 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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#384 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling — BEECHER
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/engage. ADULT FORMATION
YOUTH MINISTRY
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.
SAVE THE DATE • 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
• 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 SMALL GROUP FACILITATORS New small group opportunities are coming for the fall! As plans are being finalized, we are seeking facilitators to lead. There are no special skills needed and you do not need to be an expert. Resources and materials will be available as you lead discussions, ask questions, and learn together. If you are interested and want to learn more, please contact Rev. Bret Cogan.
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 from 10:00 am-10:45 am for a light breakfast in the Youth Commons and conversation about Jesus.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY 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. 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.
SENIOR ADULTS LUNCHEON THURSDAY • MAY 19 • MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM Our speaker will be Deanna Kaplan, the chairwoman of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education. We will gather at 11:45 and lunch will be served at noon. Please contact Charles Monroe to register: chasmonroe@yahoo.com. The cost of the luncheon is $10.00.
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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 James Archer Butler April 23, 2022
The ministers and members of Centenary extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved familiy and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.
PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries
MUSIC Martha Bassett, vocals Matt Kendrick, bass Federico Pivetta, piano Ken Wilmot, trumpet Jonathan Green, drums
LITURGIST The Reverend Bret Cogan, Associate Minister
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