11am Worship • February 28, 2021

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"BIG QUESTIONS OF LIFE: HOW SHOULD I LIVE IN TODAY'S WORLD?" EXODUS 20:1-17

SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 28, 2021 11:00AM 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

The Reverend Kate May The Reverend Bret Cogan

MUSIC

Martha Basset, vocals Matt Kendrick, bass Federico Pivetta, piano Ken Wilmot, trumpet John Wilson, drums

CHANCEL FLOWERS

The Chancel flowers are given in honor of the entire staff of Centenary United Methodist Church

by Laura and Robert Dillard.

Musical texts are printed with permission.

One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: The Ship on 5th by Doug Peninger.

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LET US WORSHIP Second Sunday in Lent • 11:00 am • February 28, 2021

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC GREETING CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 22:23-31 (In Unison)

HYMN (found on page six) AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

You who fear the Lord, praise him!

All you descendants of Jacob, honor him!

Revere him, all you descendants of Israel!

For he has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help.

From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you I will fulfill my vows.

The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the Lord will praise him—may your hearts live forever!

All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him, for dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations.

All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before him— those who cannot keep themselves alive.

Posterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the Lord.

They will proclaim his righteousness, declaring to a people yet unborn: He has done it! #340 Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy — RESTORATION 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.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM AND RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

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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 SCRIPTURE Exodus 20:1-17

And God spoke all these words: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal.

You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”

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

SERMON

"Big Questions of Life: How Should I Live in Today's World?"

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY

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I Have Decided to Follow Jesus — Trad. Indian, arr. Kendrick/Bassett I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back. Though none go with me, still I will follow, no turning back. The cross before, the world behind me, no turning back.

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)

#338 Where He Leads Me — NORRIS

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.

SENDING FORTH

Emmanuel — Ken Wilmot, Sr. Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel. God with us, revealed in us. His name is called Emmanuel. Let every heart prepare him room. Oh come, oh come Emmanuel. God with us, revealed in us. His name is called Emmanuel.

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OUR 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.

RESOURCES FOR LENT Lent is a time of self-reflection as we focus on what our faith means.

We ask ourselves how well am I living into the faith I say I believe? Lent is a time when we as the followers of Jesus prepare ourselves for Easter and consider the impact of Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection on our lives.

Our Faith Formation ministry has collected a list of ideas, daily scripture readings and other resources to make this season more meaningful for you and your loved ones. To find these resources, click on the Engage tab of the Centenary website. For questions, please contact Rev. Bret Cogan.

FEBRUARY...LOVE LOVE lost can be devastating. Dreams are dashed. Hearts are broken.

Lives are seemingly destroyed. Stephen Ministers are ready to help as you take those first uncertain steps into the limbo of divorce. It’s never easy, but having someone by your side can give you the confidence to make a new life. —A Stephen Minister at Centenary 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).

LENTEN CHECK-IN Tuesdays • February 23 – March 30 • Noon - 1 pm • Zoom Rev. Susannah Pittman invites you to six, stand-alone sessions during the season of Lent where we will Check-in with one another. Each session will offer a Scripture passage from the lectionary for Lent 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.

FAITH AND FITNESS! Centenary is looking to start a Faith and Fitness group that is hoping to meet once or twice a week for running and group work out sessions. If you are interested in joining, you can reach out to Rev. Meg Gaston to find out more.

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LET'S HAVE LUNCH Monday • March 1 • Noon - 1 pm • Zoom “Let’s Have Lunch” is hosted by our Shining Light on Mental Health ministry.

This one-hour Zoom gathering will feature Andy Hagler, Executive Director of the Mental Health Association in Forsyth County. Our topic will be “Self-Care during the Pandemic: It’s Ok To Not Feel OK”. 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).

ZOOM SUNDAY SCHOOL Our theme for March is Bake Off! where we’ll be learning about patience.

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.

FEBRUARY 28 10:00 am Sunday school (Via Zoom) 11:00 am Worship (Via Live Stream) 5:00 pm: Youth Groups!!!

CENTENARY

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

MINISTRY

MARCH 3 7:00am 6th Grade Bible Study. All 6th graders are invited for breakfast & short Bible Study before school! (Make sure to dress warm & wear your mask!)

6:00 pm Confirmation: Shepherd Night visit to Temple Emmanuel with Rabbi Mark via ZOOM: MARCH 12-14 Rest Retreat

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO UPDATE OUR DATABASE Do you need to update any of your personal data with the church?

Perhaps your phone number has changed. Maybe, your email address has changed or you have moved to a new home. We want to make sure you are receiving all communication pieces from Centenary. If you need to update anything, please contact Rick Gibbons (336-724-6311 ext.

1342). Also, if you are not receiving our weekly emails, CLICK HERE and you can sign up. Be sure to select "Happenings (Tuesday Mornings)" and "This Sunday @ Centenary."

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We welcome into membership Kiel and Jessica Beehler, and celebrate the baptism of their son Chase Thomas Beehler (Chase), grandson of Steve and Jill Beehler, Michelle Booe, and Thomas and Deborah Booe.

Sympathy is extended to Lynn Lilley in the death of her mother, Trudy Snead, on February 13, 2021.

Sympathy is extended to Judy Scurry in the death of her mother, Camilla (Millie) Brendle Daniels, on February 13, 2021.

In Memoriam Barbara Ann Harris Earnest February 14, 2021 The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.

FOR THE RECORD

February 16 - February 22, 2021 Worship Attendance

Contributions

11:00 am Live Stream Roots Revival Ash Wednesday

702 220 212

Total

1,134

Virtual Sunday School (Includes Adult, Youth & Children)

Offering Special Gifts Centenary Fund Capital Campaign

$95,471 8,015 27,220 7,120

Total

$137,826

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