WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT
SUNDAY • AUGUST 29, 2021 9AM 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 Bret Cogan
LITURGIST
Rev. Susannah Pittman
MUSIC
Martha Bassett, vocals Matt Kendrick, bass Federico Pivetta, piano Ken Wilmot, trumpet John Wilson, drums
Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: "Easter Morning" by Doug Peninger
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LET US WORSHIP Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost • August 29, 2021
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC GREETING OPENING PRAYER
(Prayers from the Heart by Richard Foster)
HYMN (found on page six) †
#420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God — TRENTHAM
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
We believe in the one God, creator and sustainer of all things, Father of all nations, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our teacher, example, and Redeemer, the Savior of the world. We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort, and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the church, those who are united in the living Lord for the purpose of worship and service. We believe in the reign of God as the divine will realized in human society, and in the family of God, where we are all brothers and sisters. We believe in the final triumph of righteousness and in 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
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Jesus, I desire to start this day with you. And yet, my mind keeps flitting to so many things: the projects I want to accomplish, the people I want to talk to, the people I wish I didn't have to talk to. I wonder, are these distractions to spiritual concentration or invitations to see God in the ordinary? I'm not sure. Jesus, I know that you are the Center who knows no distraction. So I offer up my mental fragmentation to you, O Lord my God. May my scatteredness become your gatheredness. As I'm contemplating a thousand things, Jesus, may I somehow be contemplating you. Amen.
Please stand as you are able.
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
GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial washing, holding to the tradition of the elders. When they come from the marketplace they do not eat unless they wash. And they observe many other traditions, such as the washing of cups, pitchers and kettles.) So the Pharisees and teachers of the law asked Jesus, “Why don’t your disciples live according to the tradition of the elders instead of eating their food with defiled hands?” He replied, “Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: “‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.’ You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.” Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them. For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside and defile a person.” (CEB) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
"Inside Out"
THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS AND GIVE THANKS 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 auditorium.
OFFERTORY
Create in Me A Clean Heart — Keith Green Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence, O Lord. Take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation, and renew a right spirit within me.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
God of Abundance, we thank you for your gifts that enrich our lives; friends and family, health and safety, food to fill us and compassion to warm us. Lord of all that is good, fill our hearts with love, and as we love you in our hearts help us to allow your blessings to flow through us. Give us strength and courage to not follow the crowd, instead let us live with determination and desire to reveal our trust and faith in you so that through our actions we transmit your love and extend the boundaries of your kingdom. Amen.
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THE COMMUNITY GOES FORTH TO SERVE † HYMN (found on page seven)
BENEDICTION
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#402 Lord, I Want to Be a Christian — I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN 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.
CELEBRATION MUSIC
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OUR DIGITAL WORSHIP BULLETIN IS INTERACTIVE Our digital worship bulletin is fully interactive, when viewing online. 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.
ADULT FORMATION
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
CONNECTION GROUPS Connection Groups are a new kind of small group that meets weekly in homes, the church, or online so you can grow closer in community with each other and spiritually with God. Nothing to study. Just authentic conversations about life and faith for 8 weeks, together. Learn more by contacting Rev. Bret Cogan or visiting our website.
GRIEFSHARE SEMINAR • BEGINS SEPTEMBER 13 The Congregational Care ministry at Centenary invites you to GriefShare, a video seminar series that features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the information presented during the video and of how group participants are dealing with the death of their loved one. The 13 weekly seminars will begin on Monday, September 13, 2021, 6:00pm – 8:00 pm, and continue on Mondays through December 6, 2021. The GriefShare group will meet in Room 107 in the East Building at CUMC, entering on 4 ½ Street. For questions, please contact Sandra Gramley (ext. 1352)/sgramley@centenary-ws.org.
FIRST FIFTEEN CHALLENGE The First Fifteen Challenge invites you to take the first 15 minutes of your day, Monday through Friday, and spend it with God by reading a daily scripture, a short reflection, and a daily prayer. These readings will be shaped to help prepare you for worship since they will be guided by the topic of the sermon each Sunday. Learn more by contacting Rev. Bret Cogan or visiting our website.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY FALL REGISTRATION Help us keep our records up to date by completing our Children’s Ministry Registration for 2021/22. This lets us know the best way to contact you and helps us provide the best possible experience for your child. The easiest way to register is using the Realm Connect app. You can also access the registration using our QR code or from the Engage page of the church website.
STEPHEN MINISTRY In Galatians 6:2 we read, “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Stephen Ministers are trained to provide care for those who are hurting or grieving with a one-on-one relationship. A Stephen Minister is a caring Christian presence to provide emotional and spiritual support. If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314) Wilba Brady (336-723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford (cford@ centenary-ws.org/336.724.6311 ext. 1353), or Rev. Susannah Pittman (spittman@centenary-ws.org/336.724.6311 ext. 1357).
BOOK STUDY WITH REV. SUSANNAH PITTMAN Wednesdays • September 22-October 27 Noon • Room 307 East Bldg. Prayer in the Night by Rev. Tish Harrison Warren How can we trust God in the dark? Framed around a nighttime prayer of Compline, author and priest Tish Harrison Warren offers a prayerful and frank approach to the difficulties in our ordinary lives at work, at home, and in a world filled with uncertainty. All are invited to attend this 6-week book study. Please purchase your copy of the book prior to the first session through Amazon or Cokesbury, as copies of the book will not be available to purchase on campus. For more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman (spittman@centenary-ws.org).
YOUTH MINISTRY AUGUST 29 9:00 am Worship in Memorial Auditorium 10:00 am Sunday school on the 4th Floor 11:00 am Love Thy Neighbor set up (West Lawn) Noon-2:00 pm Love They Neighbor (West Lawn) NO YOUTH TONIGHT
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN LUNCHEON • SEPTEMBER 13 • NOON The United Methodist Women welcome Lea Thullbery, Director of Diversion and Outreach at City with Dwellings as their speaker. She is a founding member of the non-profit.
MISSIONS FOOD BANK GARDEN The Betty and Jim Holmes Food Bank Garden is open Mondays from 9:30-11:00 AM, Saturdays from 9:3011:30 AM and Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:00 PM and in need of volunteers. This is a great opportunity to get involved with one of our mission partners. The Garden is located at Crossnore School and Children’s Home. To find out more, visit their website here (https:// jimandbettyholmesfoodbankgarden.shutterfly.com) or ask Rev. Meg Gaston.
MUSIC & THE ARTS CHILDREN'S MUSIC BEGINS Join us on a NEW NIGHT for an enriched and expanded Children’s Music & Arts Night as we seek to cultivate and nurture a love of music and art, learning skills that will equip children for a life-long love of worship and praise. Classes are offered in two blocks. Block 1 runs from 5 - 5:45 pm. Block 2 runs from 5:50 - 6:30 pm. Questions? Contact Jonathan Emmons (336.724.6311 ext. 1339). You can register by capturing our QR code. WINSTON-SALEM GIRLS CHORUS The Winston-Salem Girls Chorus is holding placement auditions for new singers in grades 2 - 12 for our 23rd season. No prior experience is required. WSGC is a nonprofit, multi-leveled community choir organization and a partner with Centenary's Music and Arts Ministries, dedicated to empowering girls through song. Tuition discount available for Centenary members. Contact Anne Saxon for more information: WSGCSing@aol.com/(336) 922-4073/wsgirlschorus.org.
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In Memoriam Brenda Hendricks Kulp August 8, 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.
TEXT TO GIVE You may now text your gifts of tithes and offerings! Text cumcws to 73256 and you will be linked to enter your payment information and make your contribution.
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