WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT
SUNDAY • JANUARY 23, 2022 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. Centenary United Methodist Church provides multi-generational ministries that offer innovative ways to grow deeper in faith and discipleship. From Worship to Missions and from Spiritual Formation to Music and the Arts, there is a way for everyone to engage. To learn more, visit our website to select the Ministries tab.
EVERY DAY FOR EVERYONE 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
LITURGIST
The Reverend Meg Gaston Tamara M. Pollock
MUSIC
Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries The Chancel Choir Laura Stevens, flute Emily Grissing, cello
FLOWERS
The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Bill & Allan Hollan by their family.
Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: "The Ship on Fifth" by Doug Peninger
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LET US WORSHIP Third Sunday after the Epiphany • January 23, 2022
WE GATHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE VOLUNTARY GREETING INTROIT
Hear My Prayer — Moses Hogan O Lord please hear my prayer, in the mornin’ when I rise. It’s Your servant bound for glory. O dear Lord, please hear my prayer. O Lord please hear my prayer, keep me safe within Your arms. It’s Your servant bound for glory. O dear Lord, please hear my prayer.
CALL TO WORSHIP
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy, and like a strong man runs its course with joy. Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them; and nothing is hid from its heat. The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from the insolent; do not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
HYMN (found on page seven)
#577 God of Grace and God of Glory — CWM RHONDDA
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Please stand as you are able.
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
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Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or distress, or persecution or famine, or nakedness or peril or sword? No! In all things we are more than conquerors through the One who loved us. We are sure that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Thanks be to God! Amen.
GLORIA PATRI
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD'S PRAYER
#71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. 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
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CANTICLE
Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ — arr. Bradley Ellingboe Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy: bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard. Jesus lives again, earth can breath again, pass the word around: loaves abound! Christ is able to make us one, at the table he sets the tone. Teaching people to live to bless, love in word and in deed express. Jesus calls us in, sends us out, bearing fruit in a world of doubt, gives us love to tell, bread to share: God, Immanuel, everywhere!
SCRIPTURE 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot would say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear would say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, “I
have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and those members of the body that we think less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? But strive for the greater gifts. And I will show you a still more excellent way. (NRSV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON
"Hallmarks of Christ’s Church"
OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND THANKSGIVING INVITATION TO OFFERING
You may give by capturing our QR code, mailing to our post office box or place your offering in our boxes located at the entrance to the Sanctuary.
OFFERTORY
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. 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!
DOXOLOGY
#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Most holy and gracious God accept these gifts from our hearts. May they be used to share the message of your love with a world that is hurting. May these gifts shine like light in the darkness offering hope, and peace. May we offer ourselves and dedicate our lives to your service this week using our talents and time to build your kingdom. All this we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD † HYMN (found on page eight)
#89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee — HYMN TO JOY
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Numbers 6: 24-26
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VOLUNTARY
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The Lord Bless You and Keep You — John Rutter The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. Amen Prelude and Fugue in B-Flat Major, BWV 560 — J. S. Bach
SERMON NOTES
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OUR DIGITAL WORSHIP BULLETIN IS INTERACTIVE
Our digital worship bulletin is fully interactive. Within our announcements, when you see text that is red and bold, it is a link to an email address or web page. Click on the text and you will be re-directed.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY CREATED BY GOD MARCH 4-5 Created by God is an opportunity for our older elementary kids (4th and 5th graders) to learn more about how God created their growing changing bodies as well as what changes they can expect as they grow into young men and women. There are opportunities for learning for kids only, grown-ups only, and then a joint session for kids and grown-ups together. Registration for this event opens on February 1 with limited capacity so don’t wait to sign up. Cost is $30/child. You can register through Realm or from the Engage tab on the church website. Questions? Contact Jeanette Juran (336724-6311 ext 1332/jjuran@centenary-ws.org).
CONGREGATIONAL CARE CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRY Congregational Care Ministry serves in ways that provide love and care. Through our Stephen Ministry, Shining Light on Mental Health ministry, grief support, prayer shawl ministry, card writing ministry, prayer requests, and pastoral care, the church seeks to provide opportunities for growth and care for all members. For more information about congregational care, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman. SHINING LIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH Sunday • January 30 • 6 pm • Memorial Auditorium The Shining Light on Mental Health ministry invites you to a special event on “Fighting the Stigma: Our Faithful Community Response.” Dr. Heath Greene, Executive Director and Clinical Psychologist at Associates in Christian Counseling, will be our featured speaker. For questions or more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman (336.724.6311 ext. 1357/spittman@centenary-ws.org).
JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION TRIP TO CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM Saturday • February 5 • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm In honor of Black History Month, you are invited to travel with us to experience the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro. We will use our church buses, or you may meet the group in Greensboro - scan the QR code or visit the Engage tab on the church website to register. Buses leave the church at 9am and we will return by 1pm. The cost is $15.
BOOK GROUP STUDY Sunday • February 13 • 9:45 – 10:45 am • Memorial Auditorium In 2022, the Justice and Reconciliation Ministry will be hosting book group studies every two months to help all of us better understand and engage with issues that continue to impact our lives, our community, and society. Our inaugural book is a Pulitzer Prize winner by David Zucchino: Wilmington’s Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy. Zucchino is a UNC-CH graduate. Copies are available at Bookmarks bookstore. For more information contact Rev. Bret Cogan or Marianne Bach. To sign up, use this link or visit the J&R web page on the church website.
MISSIONS OVERFLOW SHELTER TRANSPORTATION Now - March 31 This vital ministry provides persons experiencing homelessness a meal and a warm place to sleep, and we are honored to be a partner with City with Dwellings in this effort. Centenary furnishes transportation from the check-in site to overflow shelters on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings. We are in need of drivers and ride-alongs. Ride-alongs help with boarding the buses and serve as an extra pair of eyes for drivers. To volunteer as a driver or a ride-along, please contact Rev. Meg Gaston (336-7224-6311 ext. 1361/mgaston@centenary-ws.org).
YOUTH MINISTRY JANUARY 23 9:00 am Worship (Memorial Auditorium) 10:00 am Sunday school on the 4th Floor 11:00 am In-person & livestream Worship (via our YouTube channel) 5:00 pm Middle School Youth Group (@ Middle School room 4th Floor) 6:15 pm ALL youth dinner (@ Youth Commons) 6:45 pm Senior High Youth Group (@ Senior High room 4th Floor)
ALTAR FLOWERS OPEN FLOWER DATES A wonderful way to honor or remember a loved one, friend, group, birthday, or anniversary is by providing flowers in our Sanctuary for Sunday morning services. Our Flower Calendar has the following open dates available on January 30, February 27, and March 6, 2022. This is a first come basis and it can be for one family or shared by two or three families who wish to honor or remember different family members or other people. This has been an important ministry for our church during this pandemic. It has helped to keep our services looking normal as well as beautiful. If you are interested, please contact Paige Morgan Foy by email at pmorganfoy@centenary-ws.org.
STARTING POINT STARTING POINT CLASS If you are interested in learning more about Centenary and becoming a member of our church family, we are having our Starting Point Class on Sunday, January 30 after the 11 am service. If you plan to join us, please register here. Lunch will be provided. If you have any questions, contact Rev. Meg Gaston.
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