WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT
"THE ROLL OF GREAT PRICE" MATTHEW 13:31-33, 44-52
SUNDAY • JULY 26, 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
LITURGISTS
The Reverend Meg Gaston The Reverend Kate May
MUSIC
Jonathan Emmons, organ Martha Bassett, mezzo-soprano Jacob Patrick, tenor
THE CHANCEL FLOWERS
The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Susan Womble Abernethy, Francis Tucker Kimball, James Barry Smith, and Rev. Richard R. Hanner, Jr. by Mr. and Mrs. Judson Davis and family and the Smith family. Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342
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COVER PHOTO: Easter Sunday Morning at Centenary 2020 by Doug Peninger
LET US WORSHIP Eighth Sunday after Pentecost • 11:00 am • July 26, 2020
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY
Simple Gifts — arr. Joseph M. Martin
GREETING INTROIT
O the Beautiful Treasures — SHAKER TUNE O the beautiful treasures laid up for the wise, how precious the value, how glorious the prize. Far brighter than diamonds on princes brow and richer than royalty can bestow.
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 105:1-11 (In Unison)
Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, His miracles, and the judgments he pronounced, you his servants, the descendants of Abraham, his chosen ones, the children of Jacob. He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth. He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations, the covenant he made with Abraham, the oath he swore to Isaac. He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: “To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion you will inherit.”
HYMN
(found on page six)
#144 This Is My Father's World — TERRA BEATA
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.
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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
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE
Treasures in Heaven — Joseph W. Clokey Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Ask and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you. For everyone that asketh receiveth, and he that seeketh findeth, and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
SCRIPTURE Matthew 13:31-33
He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.” (NIV)
Matthew 44-52
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked. “Yes,” they replied. He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” (NIV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
"The Roll of Great Price"
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING
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OFFERTORY
Cells Planets — Erika Lloyd The stars will open up and all will be tiny pieces of galaxy, reflected in you and me. Cells, planets, same thing. Bright electric lights on all the leaves, and everything growing from a tree, water’s blood, and roots are veins. I don’t know you but I like you, I don’t know you but I miss you, I don’t know you but I need you. The smallest is the biggest thing and in all the world the love is the love from me to you.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Almighty and forgiving God, we, your unworthy servants, give you most humble thanks for all your goodness and loving kindness, to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ, for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. Give us such an awareness of your mercies, that our hearts may be thankful, and that we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to your service and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
(found on page seven) BENEDICTION
VOLUNTARY
#405 Seek Ye First — SEEK YE
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. Prelude in G Major, BWV 568 — Johann Sebastian Bach
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FOR THE RECORD July 21 - July 27, 2020 Worship Attendance
Contributions
11:00 am Live Stream Roots Revival
695 167
Total
862
Virtual Sunday School (Includes Adult Formation & Youth)
Offering Special Gifts Centenary Fund Capital Campaign
$81,453 830 150 4.450
Total
$86,883
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July 26
10:00am Sunday school https://meet.jit.si/CUMCYouthMinistry
CENTENARY
11:00am Worship www.centenary-ws.org/live-stream
To love youth on behalf of Jesus in hopes of loving them to Jesus.
MINISTRY
5:00pm Summer Bible Study (@ the parking pit on 4th Street) **IF there is inclement weather, we will cancel Bible Study. Keep your eyes on the forecast! ** July 28
8:00pm College Bible Study (via ZOOM)
CHANCEL FLOWERS
The Chancel Flower calendar has an open date on August 16, 2020, for anyone who would like to provide flowers for our Sanctuary. Please contact Paige Morgan-Foy at 336-848-0709 or pmorganfoy@centenary-ws.org if you are interested. This is a lovely way to remember or honor a special person in your life or your family’s life.
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