May 24 Live Stream Worship

WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT

"MAKING SENSE OF IT ALL" 1 PETER 4:12-14; 5:6-11

SUNDAY • MAY 24, 2020 11:00AM LIVE STREAM

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

LITURGIST

The Reverend Bret Cogan

MUSIC

Jonathan Emmons, organ Martha Bassett, soprano Alden Pridgen, mezzo-soprano Jacob Patrick, tenor Federico Pivetta, piano

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.

Musical texts are printed with permission.

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COVER PHOTO: Easter Sunday Morning at Centenary 2020 by Doug Peninger

LET US WORSHIP Seventh Sunday of Easter • 11:00 am • May 24, 2020

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY

Andante (from Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, K. 448) — W. A. Mozart

GREETING INTROIT Psalm 55:22

Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord (from Elijah) ­— Felix Mendelssohn Cast thy burden upon the Lord and He shall sustain thee. He never will suffer the righteous to fall: He is at thy right hand. Thy mercy, Lord, is great, and far above the heavens. Let none be made ashamed that wait upon Thee.

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 145:1-9 (In Unison)

I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.

Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.

Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom.

One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.

They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works.

They tell of the power of your awesome works— and I will proclaim your great deeds.

They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.

The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made

HYMN

(found on page six)

#98 To God Be the Glory — TO GOD BE THE GLORY

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

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.

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.

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WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE

Come Sunday — Duke Ellington Lord, dear Lord above, God Almighty, God of love, please look down and see my people through. I believe that God put sun and moon up in the sky.

I don't mind the gray skies, 'cause they're just clouds passing by. I believe God is now, was then, and always will be. With God's blessing we can make it through eternity.

SCRIPTURE 1 Peter 4:12-14

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

5:6-11

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

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

SERMON

"Making Sense of It All"

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING

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OFFERTORY Psalm 37:1,4,7

O Rest in the Lord (from Elijah) — Felix Mendelssohn O rest in the Lord. Wait patiently for Him, and He shall give thee thy heart's desires. Commit thy way unto Him and trust in Him, and fret not thyself because of evildoers.

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 seven)

BENEDICTION (In Unison) VOLUNTARY

#577 God of Grace and God of Glory — CWM RHONDDA 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.

Postlude on CWM RHONDDA — Paul Manz

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FOR THE RECORD May 12 - May 18, 2020 Worship Attendance 11:00 am Live Stream Roots Revival Total

Virtual Sunday School (Includes Adult Formation & Youth IGTV)

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Contributions 911 241 1,152

203

Offering Special Gifts Centenary Fund Capital Campaign

$41, 627 220 970 1,150

Total

$43,967