WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT
SUNDAY • OCTOBER 24, 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. 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 We invite you to register your in-person worship attendance by scanning the QR code below with your smart phone.
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 Susannah Pittman The Reverend R. Craig Ford
MUSIC
Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Susan Bates, Organist/Music Associate The Chancel Choir Carillonneurs Ken Wilmot and Anita Cirba, Trumpets Joseph Mount, Horn Seth Frack and Erik Salzwedel, Trombones Matthew Ransom, Tuba Beverly Naiditch and Jerry Solomon, Percussion
Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: "The Ship on Fifth" by Doug Peninger
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FLOWERS
The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of June and Marvin Ward by Betty Ward Cone and Tom Ward; and also in loving memory of Winifred Meredith Barr and Richard C. Barr by their family. The flowers in the Narthex are given in loving memory of William F. Womble by his family.
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LET US WORSHIP Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost • October 24, 2021
WE GATHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE VOLUNTARY
Foundation — arr. Karen Thompson
GREETING INTROIT Psalm 100
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 34 (NRSV)
I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Look to him, and be radiant; so your faces shall never be ashamed. This poor soul cried, and was heard by the Lord, and was saved from every trouble. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all. He keeps all their bones; not one of them will be broken. Evil brings death to the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be condemned. The Lord redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.
HYMN (found on page seven)
#559 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation — arr. John Rutter
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Jubilate in A-Flat — Charles Wood O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with a song. Be ye sure that the Lord he is God; it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name. For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth from generation to generation. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.
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
#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.
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.
HYMN (found on page eight)
#399 Take My Life, and Let It Be — MESSIAH (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
Fairest Lord Jesus — arr. Mark Hayes Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature, O thou of God and man the Son, thee will I cherish, thee will I honor, thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown. Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands, robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, who makes the woeful heart to sing. Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight, and all the twinkling starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the angels heaven can boast. Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be thine! Amen.
SCRIPTURE Hebrews 7:23-28
Furthermore, the former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those
who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. (NRSV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON
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
The Church's One Foundation — arr. Dan Forrest The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ, her Lord; she is His new creation by water and the Word. From heaven He came and sought her to be His holy bride; with His own blood He bought her and for her life He died. Elect from every nation, yet one o'er all the earth; her charter of salvation: one Lord, one faith, one birth. One holy Name she blesses, partakes one holy food, and to one hope she presses, with every grace endued. Though with a scornful wonder we see her sore oppressed, by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed, yet saints their watch are keeping; their cry goes up: "How long?" and soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song. Yet she on earth hath union with God the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won; O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with Thee.
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
Almighty God, giver of every good and perfect gift, teach us to render to you all that we have and all that we are, that we may praise you, not with our lips only, but with our whole lives, turning the duties, the sorrows, and the joys of all our days into a living sacrifice to you; through our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
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WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD † HYMN (found on page nine)
#102 Now Thank We All Our God — arr. Jeremy J. Bankson
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE
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VOLUNTARY
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Go Forth and Preach the Gospel — James Chepponis Go forth and preach the Gospel, go spread the news abroad! Proclaim to every nation the greatness of our God. The Spirit is upon us, that all may understand the promise of salvation revealed to every 5
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OUR DIGITAL WORSHIP BULLETIN IS INTERACTIVE
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION
ANGEL TREE VOLUNTEERS Angel Tree is coming soon! Angels will be available to adopt or sponsor beginning October 31. In the meantime, we are looking for volunteers to support this ministry. Volunteer opportunities include shopping for sponsored angels, collecting and sorting gifts, and delivering gifts to our partner organizations. Let us know you are interested in volunteering with Angel Tree using this form. Contact Jeanette Juran with questions (ext. 1332/jjuran@centenary-ws. org).
AN AFTERNOON WITH DR. RICHARD GROVE Sunday • November 14 • 2pm • Memorial Auditorium The Justice & Reconciliation Ministry invites to an afternoon with Dr. Richard Groves, the former pastor of Wake Forest Baptist on the campus of Wake Forest University. He has taught in the departments of religion and philosophy at Baylor, Tuffs, & Wake Forest. He will share with us “Why Is This So Hard? Talking about Controversial Issues.” His focus will be on creating space for civility and hope. If you have questions, please contact Rev. Bret Cogan. We look forward to sharing this afternoon with you!
CHRISTMAS CRAFT NIGHT This year Christmas Craft Night is back and better than ever! Join us in person on Sunday, November 21 between 3:30-5:30pm to share in an afternoon of fun and festiveness as you create wonderful decorations that can be the first out for the Christmas season! Registration for this year's event will be online through Realm and will be open Wednesday, November 3 through Monday, November 15. Take home options are also available! NOVEMBER PLAYGROUP Families with infants through two year olds are invited to play Saturday, November 6 between 9am and 10:30am. We will be in the East Building, first floor play space and on the playground (weather permitting). You can drop in any time between 9am and 10:30am. Contact Jeanette Juran with questions or for more information.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE STEPHEN MINISTRY Aging can be a difficult process filled with loss and change. A friend had a difficult time after the loss of her husband and moving to a retirement community alone. Her Stephen Minister provided a listening, caring heart that helped her find peace. If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314) Wilba Brady (336723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford: cford@centenary-ws.org/336-7246311 ext. 1353/, or Rev. Susannah Pittman: spittman@centenaryws.org/336-724-6311 ext. 1357. GRIEFSHARE: SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS Sunday • November 14 • 2pm-4pm • 107 East Building Congregational Care invites you to GriefShare Surviving the Holidays seminar. This event includes a video featuring some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery as well as group discussion to offer support and hope in navigating the holiday season. You can register for the seminar on the Engage tab on the church website or by CLICKING HERE. For questions, contact Sandra Gramley (ext. 1352/sgramley@centenary-ws.org).
SENIOR ADULTS VETERANS DAY RECOGNITION Thursday • November 11 • 9am We look forward to recognizing all veterans. More details and location will be sent to the senior adult email distribution list.
YOUTH MINISTRY OCTOBER 24 10:00am Sunday School on the 4th floor Noon Annual Trip to Scarowinds!! Join us for this super fun annual event to Carowinds during the day and SCARY Scarowinds in the evening. Cost for the trip is $95 (due at sign up) and $25 for dinner and spending money. Be sure to print out and bring a copy of our Liability Form (linked in our weekly email) Please RSVP to this event! Space is limited.
COMMUNICATIONS We have a new podcast! The Centenary Every Day podcast will be bringing to you various ministers, colleagues and friends as they share about what is happening not only in their lives, but in the lives of their respective ministry areas. Our podcast brings to life our magazine, Centenary Every Day, as well as other topics and trends we are hearing and observing in our community and around the world. We launch on November 1. You can download our free podcast on Apple or Google Play. Questions? Contact Doug Peninger (dpeninger@centenary-ws.org).
CHARGE CONFERENCE There will be a Charge Conference following the Church Council meeting on Monday, November 8 in Memorial Auditorium. Church Council begins at 7:00pm.
Sympathy is extended to David Schamens in the death of his mother, Norma Jane Schamens, on October 8, 2021.
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