January 17, 2021 • 11am Worship

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"SPEAK FOR YOUR SERVANT IS LISTENING" 1 SAMUEL 3:1-10

SUNDAY • JANUARY 17, 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 Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III

LITURGISTS

Tamara M. Pollock 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 honor of our Centenary Staff and all Healthcare workers by Joe, Dee, Abby, and Cate Hettinger.

Musical texts are printed with permission.

One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: Easter Sunday 2020

by Doug Peninger.

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LET US WORSHIP Second Sunday after the Epiphany • 11:00 am • January 17, 2021

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY

Kum Ba Ya — John A. Behnke

GREETING INTROIT

Speak, O Lord — arr. John Ferguson Speak, O Lord, as we come to You to receive the food of Your Holy Word.

Take Your truth; plant it deep in us; shape and fashion us in Your likeness.

That the light of Christ might be seen today in our acts of love and our deeds of faith. Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us all Your purposes for Your glory. Speak, O Lord, 'til Your church is built and the earth is filled with Your glory.

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 (In Unison)

You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.

You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.

You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.

Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.

You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.

Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.

How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!

Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand— when I awake, I am still with you.

HYMN (found on page eight) AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

#454 Open My Eyes, That I May See — OPEN MY EYES 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.

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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

Hush! Somebody's Callin' My Name — arr. Brazeal W. Dennard Hush, hush, somebody's callin' my name. Oh, my Lord, what shall I do? I'm so glad that trouble don't last always. I'm so glad I got my religion in time.

Hallelujah, Lord! Oh, glory, Lord! Soon one mornin' death come creepin' in my room.

SCRIPTURE 1 Samuel 3:1-10

The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the house of the Lord, where the ark of God was. Then the Lord called Samuel. Samuel answered, “Here I am.” And he ran to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.” But Eli said, “I did not call; go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down. Again the Lord called, “Samuel!” And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.” “My son,” Eli said, “I did not call; go back and lie down.” Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. A third time the Lord called, “Samuel!” And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.” Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel!

Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”

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

SERMON

"Speak for Your Servant Is Listening"

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY

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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. Oh, let the way appear, leading to heaven. All that Thou sendest me, in mercy given. Thy spirit beckons me, nearer, my God to Thee. There in my Father's home, safe and at rest, there in my Saviour's love, perfectly blessed. Age after age to be nearer, my God to Thee.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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 of 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 (found on page six)

#593 Here I Am, Lord — HERE I AM, LORD

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

Hide Me Under the Shadow of Your Wings — John West Hide me under the shadow of your wings, O Lord, and give your angels charge concerning me: that I may lie down in peace, and take my rest, for it is Thou, Lord, only, that makest me to dwell in safety.

Psalm 91:11; Psalm 4:8)

VOLUNTARY

Prelude in B Major ­— Marcel Dupré

SERMON NOTES _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

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WINTER CHECK-IN Tuesdays • January 19-February 9 • Noon-1 pm • Zoom Rev. Susannah Pittman invites you to four, stand-alone sessions where we will Check-in with one another. Each session will offer a scripture passage to center and guide the conversation as we seek to offer support and care during this season. Sign up by clicking on the Engage tab on the Centenary website and look for this event. For more information, contact Rev. Susannah Pittman (336.724.6311 ext. 1357).

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JANUARY ZOOM SUNDAY SCHOOL We had so much fun doing Zoom Sunday School for Advent, we aredoing it again in January! We continue meeting on January 17, 24, and 31. 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, please email Jeanette Juran.

JANUARY 17 10:00 am Sunday school (Via Zoom) 11:00 am Worship (Via Live Stream) 5:00pm Youth Groups! Watch for details in next week’s email…

CENTENARY

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

MINISTRY

JANUARY 20 6:00 pm Confirmation: Apostles Creed: God & Jesus Christ (via ZOOM)

JANUARY PROGRAM Thursday • January 21 • Noon-1 pm • Zoom On Thursday, January 21, we will have the privilege of hearing from The Honorable Allen Joines, Mayor of Winston-Salem. This program will be online using Zoom. You can plan to join the Zoom conference call as early as 11:30 a.m., 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 so we can make sure you receive that information (336-724-6311 ext. 1353).

JANUARY...HOPE In the beginning, a Care Receiver said of her situation, “I don’t know if I can do this.” At the end of our time together, she said, “I think I can do this now.” That’s what a caring relationship is all about..someone facing a struggle getting over the hump. Stephen Ministry can be lifechanging.

—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)

THE WESLEY PRAYER CHALLENGE

January 17 – February 6 We began the New Year with a prayer that has been used by Methodists since 1755. It is known as The Wesley Covenant Prayer. Many people around the world and through the centuries have used this prayer to deepen their faith. For some it has become a guide for their lives. It was John Wesley’s expectation that the people called Methodists would use this prayer to remember who they were by renewing their faith through fulling trusting God’s love and grace to care for and lead them.

Do you want to renew your passion in 2021? Would you like to deepen your faith and grow in your understanding of how to follow Jesus in the daily movements of your life? Then, I invite you to join me on a 21-Day journey into prayer through “The Wesley Prayer Challenge” by Chris Folmsbee.

We will begin on January 17, 2021. Our Senior Minister, Glenn Kinken, will use his sermons to lead and inspire us each week as we consider the words of the Wesley Covenant Prayer each day for three weeks. As we move through the prayer, we will reflect on its meaning and then consider how to respond to its guidance through our daily reflections.

You can purchase the book HERE. Each daily reading includes Scripture, reflection, and a challenge for that day. Choose how you want to engage, as an individual, with your family, or by joining a weekly discussion on Zoom. Options will be Sundays at 9:30am, Mondays at 7:00pm, or on Wednesdays at Noon. If you have questions about this congregational opportunity please contact Rev. Bret Cogan. You can learn more and choose your Zoom link by clicking on the ENGAGE TAB of the church website.

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FOR THE RECORD

January 5 - January 11, 2021 Worship Attendance

Contributions

11:00 am Live Stream Roots Revival

799 65

Total

864

Virtual Sunday School (Includes Adult, Youth & Children)

249

Offering Special Gifts Centenary Fund Capital Campaign Total

PO Box 658 • Winston-Salem. NC 27102

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www.centenary-ws.org

$67,940 1,450 5,000 27,801 $102,191