May 23, 2021 • 11am Worship by Centenary United Methodist Church

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SUNDAY • MAY 23, 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

Tamara M. Pollock The Reverend Kate May

MUSIC

Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Susan Bates, Organist/Music Associate The Chancel Choir West End Ringers

CHANCEL FLOWERS

The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Lore, Miss Sara Lore, Sara, John, and Jean Jackson by Ann Lore; also in loving memory of Dr. William B. Cashion by Margie Cashion and his family; and in loving memory of Mr. Paul R. (Dick) Webster, Jr. by Anne Webster and family.

NARTHEX FLOWERS

The flowers in the Narthex are given to the glory of God and in honor of Emily Krewson and Ben Watson who were married on May 22, 2021, and in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Sylvester Hassell Aycock, Mr. Richard Lippincott Krewson, grandparents of the bride and Mr. Rex Allen Watson, Mr. Baine Wesley Wilson, grandparents of the groom.

Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: "The Ship on 5th" by Doug Peninger.

LET US WORSHIP Day of Pentecost • May 23, 2021

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY

Come, Creator, Holy Spirit — Maurice Duruflé

GREETING INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 104:24-34

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HYMN (found on page six) †

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

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Breathe on Me, Breath of God — Jason W. Krug How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number— living things both large and small. There the ships go to and fro, and Leviathan, which you formed to frolic there. All creatures look to you to give them their food at the proper time. When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things. When you hide your face, they are terrified; when you take away their breath, they die and return to the dust. When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground. May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works— who looks at the earth, and it trembles, who touches the mountains, and they smoke. I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the LORD. Praise the LORD, my soul. Praise the LORD. Creator Spirit, Heavenly Dove — arr. Michael Burkhardt 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.

RECOGNITION OF GRADUATING SENIORS

HYMN (found on page eight) †

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD'S PRAYER

Wherever you wander, no matter how dark the night, remember our deep love for you and the welcome you will always find in God’s family. May God’s beauty, unconditional love, mercy, and grace chase after you every day of your life. Amen. #2218 You Are Mine — YOU ARE MINE 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 SCRIPTURE John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

“When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father— the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me. And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning. I have told you this, so that when their time comes you will remember that I warned you about them. I did not tell you this from the beginning because I was with you, but now I am going to him who sent me. None of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ Rather, you are filled with grief because I have said these things. But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: about sin, because people do not believe in me; about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; and about judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned. “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you. All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you.” This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

SERMON

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY (found on page seven)

Gracious Spirit, Dwell With Me — arr. K. Lee Scott Gracious Spirit, dwell with me, I would gracious be; help me now thy grace to see, I would be like thee; and, with words that help and heal, thy life would mine reveal; and, with actions bold and meek, for Christ, my Savior, speak. Truthful Spirit, dwell with me, I would truthful be; help me now thy truth to see, I would be like thee; and, with wisdom kind and clear, thy life in mine appear; and, with actions brotherly, speak Christ's sincerity. Holy Spirit, dwell with me, I would holy be; show thy mercy tenderly, make me more like thee; separate from sin, I would and cherish all things good, and whatever I can be give him who gave me thee. Mighty Spirit, dwell with me, I would mighty be; help me now thy power to see, I would be like thee; 'gainst all weapons hell can wield, be thou my strength and sheild; let thy word my weapon be, Lord, Thine the victory. Gracious Spirit, dwell with me, I would be like thee!

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.

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

O Spirit All-Embracing — Gustav Holst, arr. Richard Proulx

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 Numbers 6:24-26

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.

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VOLUNTARY

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Westminster Carillon — Louis Vierne

All: All:

WE CELEBRATE OUR GRADUATING SENIORS McKinley Bassett Avery Bossong Charlie Boyer Lexie Breitling Ellis Caudle Anna Chaves Abby Cox Gigi Currie Izzy Dover Ty Fansler Bennett Fant Logan Fant Ben Fowler Jenna Kate Gordon Julia Grubbs Eva Hollar Jack Jordan

Harper Lilley Molly Linker Elizabeth Marshall Hallie Masten Millie Murphy Ellie Norman Ansley Oakes Elijah Peebles Alayna Rathburn Frank Seitz Caroline St. Clair Bo Sutton McCray White Ben Wilson Grace Wilson Joseph Woodruf

OUR DIGITAL 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.

STEPHEN MINISTRY "I haven’t been the same since my mother passed away two years ago. I’m exhausted, irritable, and often withdrawn. I’ve been so busy taking care of my surviving father and my own family that I didn’t really allow myself time to grieve her death. It’s time now. I need help." If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry please sontact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314) Wilba Brady (336-723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford (336.724.6311 ext. 1353), or Rev. Susannah Pittman (336.724.6311 ext. 1357).

SPRING CHECK-IN Tuesdays • Now – May 25 • Noon - 1 pm • Zoom Rev. Susannah Pittman invites you to six, 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.  To register, CLICK HERE. For more information, contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.

HONDURAS MISSION TRIP If you have old, large, suitcases you no longer want, please contact Rev. Meg Gaston. The group heading to Honduras is in need of suitcases to take medications and supplies down.

MAY SUNDAY SCHOOL Our theme for Zoom Sunday School in May is "5K" where we’ll be learning about commitment. 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. TAKE OUT SUNDAY SCHOOL This summer we will offer “take out” Sunday school for families. Sign-up here to receive a kit of Sunday School lessons and activities for each week in June, July and August. We’ll have a drive-thru pick-up for the kits on June 6 from 4-5 pm. June 6 will be the last day of Zoom Sunday school for kids and we look forward to having in-person Sunday school starting in the fall.

CENTENARY

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

MINISTRY

MAY 23 10:00 am Sunday school (Via Zoom) 11:00 am Worship (In-person & Via Live Stream) 2:00 pm West End Ringer rehearsal 5:00 pm Love Thy Neighbor leadership team meeting

Sympathy is extended to Jim Ruckart in the death of his sister, Macy Ruckart, on April 30, 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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