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"A KING ON A DONKEY" MARK 11:1-11
SUNDAY • MARCH 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 Meg Gaston Tamara M. Pollock
MUSIC
Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Susan Bates, Organist/Music Associate Centenary Chamber Ensemble
CHANCEL FLOWERS
The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Bess Richardson by her husband Scott and children, Libby, Susan, and George.
Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: The Ship on Fifth by Doug Peninger.
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LET US WORSHIP Palm/Passion Sunday • 11:00 am • March 28, 2021
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY
Trumpet Tune in A Major — David N. Johnson
GREETING INTROIT
Ride On, King Jesus — arr. Hall Johnson Ride on, King Jesus! No man can-a hinder me. For He is King of kings, He is Lord of lords, Jesus Christ, the first and last, no man works like Him. King Jesus rides a milk-white horse, the river of Jordan He did cross, no man works like Him. King Jesus rides in the middle of the air, He calls the saints from ev'rywhere. Ride on, King Jesus!
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 118:19-24 (In Unison)
Open for me the gates of the righteous; I will enter and give thanks to the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord through which the righteous may enter. I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation. The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.
HYMN (found on page six)
#280 All Glory, Laud, and Honor — ST. THEODULPH
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. 3
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE Isaiah 6:3, Matthew 21:9 (Sung in Latin)
Sanctus and Hosanna — Franz Joseph Haydn Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth! Heaven and earth are filled with Thy glory! Hosanna in the highest!
SCRIPTURE Mark 11:1-11
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’” They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it, some people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying that colt?” They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve. (NIV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
"A King on a Donkey"
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY
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When I Survey the Wondrous Cross — Gilbert M. Martin When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ, my God! All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small; love, so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all! Amen!.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Most holy and gracious God accept these gifts from our hearts. May they be used to share the message of your love with a world that is hurting. May these gifts shine like light in the darkness offering hope, and peace. May we offer ourselves and dedicate our lives to your service this week using our talents and time to build your kingdom. All this we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN (found on page seven)
#278 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna — ELLACOMBE
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.
BENEDICTION RESPONSE
Ride On, Ride On in Majesty — Howard Helvey Ride on, ride on in majesty! Hear all the tribes hosanna cry; O Savior meek, pursue your road with palms and scattered garments strewed. Ride on in majesty! In lowly pompr ride on to die, bow your meek head to mortal pain, then take, O Christ, your power and reign!
VOLUNTARY
Litanies — Jehan Alain
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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.
STEPHEN MINISTRY "When I found out my spouse was having an affair, it knocked the wind out of my sails. I found it hard to get out of bed or even think straight. I felt so betrayed and, honestly, I not only felt abandoned by my husband, but I also felt abandoned by God. With the help of a Stephen Minister, I slowly rediscovered the presence of God in my life, and I was able to move forward." 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). RACIAL HEALING AND THE GOSPEL OF RECONCILIATION: An Online Workshop on the Ministry of Reconciliation Saturday • April 24 • 9:00am-Noon Rooted in 2 Cor. 5:16-20, this workshop will teach reconciliation as spirituality, highlighting biblical examples of reconciliation and share how each of us can create an environment of reconciliation as followers of Christ. You will learn a 6-step process of reconciliation that can be used as a resource tool to engage this work in your home, at work and within our community. The facilitators are Rev. Vincent Howell, Centenary UMC, Clemmons, NC, and Cindy Thompson, Boundless Impact, and Christ UMC, Greensboro, NC. For more information contact Rev. Bret Cogan or Suzanne Epermanis (336-830-3471). This workshop is sponsored by the Western North Carolina Conference. REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP
EASTER SUNDAY SCHOOL Next week, Easter Sunday, we will not have Zoom Sunday School but be sure to watch your email for a special Sunday School video for Easter. Zoom Sunday School will return on April 11.
MARCH 28 10:00 am Sunday school (Via Zoom) 11:00 am Worship (Via Live Stream)
CENTENARY
To love youth on behalf of Jesus in hopes of loving them to Jesus.
MINISTRY
Yard Egging event in partnership with our Children's Ministry. Please make sure to register ahead of time. 2:00-3:00pm Easter Egg pick up!! For those signed up to hide eggs, please drive by the 4 ½ Street entrance to pick up your eggs and to get your assignment. 3:00-5:00pm Let the “Egging” begin! SCHOLARSHIPS AT CENTENARY Scholarship Application Deadline is April 1 Centenary offers three types of endowed scholarships: · T.B. and Mary Neal Dixson Foundation: Scholarships for Centenary members or staff who are full-time students · Cabaniss Fund Scholarship: For needy and deserving students engaged in or planning for ministry · Emma Kapp Ogburn Memorial Fund: Scholarships for Methodist residents of Forsyth County pursuing education for Methodist ministry or a Christian education ministry vocation The deadline to submit all applications is April 1. Find more detailed guidelines and download forms on Centenary’s website under the Engage tab and select the Resources menu. Contact Stacy Holley for more information (ext. 1359)/sholley@centenary-ws.org. LENTEN CHECK-IN Tuesdays • Now – 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.
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APRIL PROGRAM Thursday • April 15 • 11:30am • Zoom Our keynote speaker will be Linda Lewis, who serves as the co-leader of the Shepherd's Center of reater Winston-Salem. This program will be online using Zoom. You can plan to join the Zoom conference call as early as 11:30am, with remarks scheduled to begin at noon. Information you’ll need to join the Zoom call will be emailed to all recipients of the senior adult newsletter. If you are new to Centenary or new to our senior adult programs, please contact Rev. Craig Ford (336-724-6311 ext. 1353) so we can make sure you receive that information.
Sympathy is extended to Julia Doud in the death of her brother, William (Bill) Thomas Martin, on January 18, 2021.
OPEN FLOWER DATE April 18 A wonderful way to honor or remember a loved one, friend, group, or anniversary is by providing flowers in our Sanctuary for Sunday morning services. Our Flower Calendar has an open date available on April 18, 2021. This is a first come basis and it can be for one family or shared by 2 or 3 families who wish to honor or remember different family members or other people. If you are interested, please contact Paige Morgan Foy.
FOR THE RECORD March 16 - March 22, 2021 Worship Attendance
Contributions
11:00 am In-Person 11:00 am Live Stream Roots Revival
99 587 94
Total
780
Virtual Sunday School (Includes Adult, Youth & Children)
223
Offering Special Gifts Centenary Fund Capital Campaign
$151,138 2,550 0 39,210
Total
$192,898
PO Box 658 • Winston-Salem. NC 27102
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