September 27 | Live Stream Worship | 11AM

WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT

"HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST" PHILIPPIANS 2:1-13

SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 27, 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 Susannah Pittman The Reverend Meg Gaston

MUSIC

Kristin Schwecke-Striebich, soprano Alden Pridgen, mezzo-soprano Jacob Patrick, tenor Jason McKinney, baritone Susan Bates, organ Jonathan Emmons, piano Ken Wilmot, trumpet

CHANCEL FLOWERS

The Chancel flowers are given by Molly and Joe Sills in loving memory of their parents, Jo and Paul Lambright, and Vellie and J.P. Sills.

Musical texts are printed with permission.

One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: The East Narthex Door by Doug Peninger

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LET US WORSHIP Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost • 11:00 am • September 27, 2020

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY

Trumpet Tune in C — Quentin Faulkner

GREETING INTROIT

Speak, O Lord — Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, arr. John Ferguson Speak, O Lord, as we come to you to receive the food of your Holy Word.

Take Your truth, plant it deep in us, shape and fashion us in Your likeness, that the light of Christ might be seen today in our acts of love and our deeds of faith. Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us all Your purposes for Your glory. Speak, O Lord, till your Church is built and the earth is filled with Your glory.

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 78:1-4,12-16 (In Unison)

My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth.

I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old— things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us.

We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.

He did miracles in the sight of their ancestors in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan.

He divided the sea and led them through; he made the water stand up like a wall.

He guided them with the cloud by day and with light from the fire all night.

He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them water as abundant as the seas; he brought streams out of a rocky crag and made water flow down like rivers.

HYMN (found on page six) AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

#581 Lord, Whose Love through Humble Service — BEACH SPRING 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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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD'S PRAYER

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 CANTICLE

God Be In My Head ­— Andrew Carter God be in my head, and in my understanding. God be in mine eyes, and in my looking. God be in my mouth, and in my speaking. God be in my heart, and in my thinking. God be at mine end, and at my departing.

SCRIPTURE Philippians 2:1-13

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.

Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

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

SERMON

"Having the Mind of Christ"

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING

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OFFERTORY

At the Name of Jesus — Ralph Vaughan Williams At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess him King of glory now; 'tis the Father's pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word. Humbled for a season, to receive a name from the lips of sinners unto whom he came, faithfully he bore it, spotless to the last, brought it back victorious when from death he passed. Bore it up triumphant with its human light, through all ranks of creatures to the central height, to the throne of Godhead, to the Father's breast; filled it with the glory of that perfect rest. In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue all that is not holy, all that it not true. Crown him as your captain in temptation's hour; let his will enfold you in its light and power.

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.

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

VOLUNTARY

#467 Trust and Obey — TRUST AND OBEY 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.

Trumpet Tune — David German

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FOR THE RECORD

September 14 - September 21, 2020 Worship Attendance

Contributions

11:00 am Live Stream Roots Revival

626 77

Total

703

Virtual Sunday School (Includes Adult Formation & Youth)

Offering Special Gifts Centenary Fund Capital Campaign

$54,622 620 125 15,590

Total

$70,957

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Sympathy is extended to Kelly White in the death of her father, Charles Slade (Pap) McElroy, on September 2, 2020.

Sympathy is extended to Rick and Patsy Kirkland in the death of their grandson, Branson Wade DeWitt on September 1, 2020.

CENTENARY

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

MINISTRY

September 27 10:00am Sunday school (Via Zoom)  11:00am Worship (Via Live Stream) 5:00-6:00pm Middle School Youth Group (@ the side lawn of the church on 5th Street, next to the Columbarium). Please wear your mask, bring a water bottle and your own chair!!!

6:30-7:30pm Senior High Youth Group (@ the side lawn of the church on 5th Street, next to the Columbarium). Please wear your mask, bring a water bottle and your own chair!!! **IF there is inclement weather, we will cancel this event.

Keep your eyes on the forecast! **

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CHECK-IN with SUSANNAH Mondays • September 21-October 26 • 1pm-2pm • 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. Sign up by clicking on the Engage tab on the Centenary website and look for this event. For more information, contact Rev. Susannah Pitmman (ext. 1357/spittman@ centenary-ws.org).

COFFEE BREAK with DOUG PENINGER September 30 • 10:15am • Zoom Join Director of Communications, Doug Peninger, as he welcomes Rev. Susannah Pittman and friends to a 30-minute coffee break. Sign up by clicking on the Engage tab on the Centenary website. For more information, contact Doug Peninger (ext. 1386/dpeninger@centenaryws.org).

GRIEFSHARE Thursday • September 24 • 10:00am - Noon • Zoom Congregational Care invites you to a seminar reflecting on the Loss of a Spouse. You can register for the seminar on the Engage tab on the church website. For questions, contact Sandra Gramley (ext. 1352/ sgramley@centenary-ws.org).

LIVE STREAM YARD SIGNS Did you miss out earlier this year? We have a new batch in stock and we would love for you to help us invite folks to worship with us via our Live Stream. You may pick one up at the church on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am - 2pm. Please call Mary Ann Wexler (336-7246311 ext. 1346) to let her know you are coming. These will go fast!

CONGREGATIONAL CARE Thursday • October 8 • Noon-1pm • Zoom “Let’s Have Lunch” is hosted by our Shining Light on Mental Health ministry. This one-hour Zoom meeting will feature Rev. Susannah Pittman speaking on ways to Reflect, Rekindle and Recharge during this time of COVID-19. To register, visit the Centenary website and click on the Engage tab. Once there, scroll to this event for the registration link. For questions, contact Sandra Gramley (336-724-6311 ext. 1352/ sgramley@centenary-ws.org).

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Wednesdays • Noon • Sanctuary • Reservation Required Begins October 7 ​ We are a people of patterns and rituals, and we long for ways and opportunities to make meaning in our lives. We long to inhabit the sacred spaces and sanctuaries that help us give shape to our lives, to understand our place in God's world. In that spirit, and during this wilderness season of waiting, we are eager to offer you an alternative way of worshipping together. Each Wednesday at Noon, we will gather for a 30-minute worship experience of prayer and contemplation. To register, visit www.centenary-ws.org and click on the Engage tab.

Seating is very limited.

We will follow strict safety guidance of mask-wearing and social distancing. For any questions, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman (spittman@centenary-ws.org) or Jonathan Emmons (jemmons@ centenary-ws.org).

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