June 20, 2021 • 11am Worship by Centenary United Methodist Church

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SUNDAY • JUNE 20, 2021 11AM 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

The Reverend Susannah Pittman The Reverend Bret Cogan

MUSIC

Martha Bassett, vocals Matt Kendrick, bass Federico Pivetta, piano Ken Wilmot, trumpet John Wilson, drums

FLOWERS

The Chancel flowers are given by the Pollard family in loving memory of Harold Pollard and all the wonderful fathers we have loved and lost and in honor of the fathers we are lucky to have among us.

Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: The Trumpet En Chamade by Doug Peninger.

LET US WORSHIP Fourth Sunday after Pentecost • June 20, 2021

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC GREETING CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 9:9-20

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† HYMN (found on page six)

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

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The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Sing the praises of the Lord, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done. For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cries of the afflicted. Lord, see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death, that I may declare your praises in the gates of Daughter Zion, and there rejoice in your salvation. The nations have fallen into the pit they have dug; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. The Lord is known by his acts of justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. The wicked go down to the realm of the dead, all the nations that forget God. But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish. Arise, Lord, do not let mortals triumph; let the nations be judged in your presence. Strike them with terror, Lord; let the nations know they are only mortal. #2103 We Have Come at Christ's Own Bidding — HYFRYDOL 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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Please stand as you are able.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

After each prayer, the leader may conclude: Lord, in your mercy. All may respond: Hear our prayer.

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.

PRAYER RESPONSE

I Know the Lord Will Make a Way — Carlton Pearson and David Smith I know the Lord will make a way. Yes, He will. He'll make a way for me and for you. The lord will see you safely through. I know the lord will make a way. Oh, yes he will He'll open up doors that I'm not able to. I know the lord will make a way. Oh, yes He will

WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE Judges 6:7-18

When the Israelites cried out to the Lord because of Midian, he sent them a prophet, who said, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I brought you up out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. I rescued you from the hand of the Egyptians. And I delivered you from the hand of all your oppressors; I drove them out before you and gave you their land. I said to you, ‘I am the Lord your God; do not worship the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you live.’ But you have not listened to me.” The angel of the Lord came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all his wonders that our ancestors told us about when they said, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt?’ But now the Lord has abandoned us and given us into the hand of Midian.” The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive.” Gideon replied, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, give me a sign that it is really you talking to me. Please do not go away until I come back and bring my offering and set it before you.”And the Lord said, “I will wait until you return.” This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

SERMON

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY

I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me — African American Spiritual I'm gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I'm gonna work so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I'm gonna pray so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I'm gonna sing so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

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 eight) †

#2223 They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love — ST. BRENDAN'S

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

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

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.

SENDING FORTH

Emmanuel — Kenneth Wilmot, Sr. Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel. God with us, revealed in us. His name is called Emmanuel. Let every heart prepare him room. O come, O come Emmanuel. God with us, revealed in us. His name is called Emmanuel.

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OUR WORSHIP BULLETIN IS INTERACTIVE Our worship bulletin is fully interactive, when viewing online. 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.

STEPHEN MINISTRY While our relationships with loved ones and relatives can be life-giving and enriching, there can also be challenges that are difficult to navigate. A Stephen Minister can listen to your thoughts and feelings and help you sort your way through. If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314) Wilba Brady (336-723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford (cford@centenary-ws.org/336.724.6311 ext. 1353), or Rev. Susannah Pittman (spittman@centenary-ws.org/336.724.6311 ext. 1357).

CENTENARY

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

MINISTRY

JUNE 20 6:00 am Mountain TOP mission team leaves for a week of service in Tennessee 10:30 am Join Tammy & Abby via Insta-live for Summer Sunday morning devotionals before worship (@centenary_youth) 11:00 am Worship (In-person & Via Live Stream) 5:00 pm Summer Bible Study – “Dream Big” (Youth Commons)

FAMILY WORSHIP OPTION BEGINS JUNE 20 Beginning June 20 and continuing through the summer, families with kids ages 5th grade and younger will have the opportunity to make reservations for and participate in family worship in the Community Room in the East Building during the 11 am worship service. This worship will take advantage of the live stream to enjoy the service from the sanctuary up until the sermon. At that time our children’s ministry staff will lead a children’s worship type lesson geared for the whole family. When the sermon is over, we’ll turn back on the live stream and enjoy the rest of the sanctuary service. This masked and socially distanced worship opportunity is designed with our kids who are not yet able to be vaccinated and their families in mind. Sign up on the Engage page. Signups will be open the week before, starting on Sunday at noon and closing on Friday. Questions? Contact Jeanette Juran (jjuran@centenary-ws.org/ ext.1332). FAMILY SUMMER CELEBRATION • SUNDAY, JUNE 27 The whole family is invited to a fun afternoon at the church on Sunday, June 27 from 4-5 pm. We’ll play on the playground, have popsicles, have opportunities to tour the renovated East building and more! Mark your calendar now, you’re not going to want to miss it. Questions? Contact Jeanette Juran (jjuran@centenary-ws.org/ext.1332)

Sympathy is extended to Dr. Henry Miller in the death of his son, Preston Scott Miller, on June 3, 2021.

TEXT TO GIVE You may now text your gifts of tithes and offerings! Text cumcws to 73256 and you will be linked to enter your payment information and make your contribution.

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