November 10, 2024
Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Green)
Prayer Focus: National Unity
Welcome to worship at Central!
In the name of Jesus Christ, welcome to worship at Central where it is our mission to follow Jesus by loving God and loving our neighbors. Our clergy, Rev. Thomas Smith, Rev. Dr. Ann Kovan, and Rev. Meg Jiunnies, are grateful you’ve chosen to make Central a part of your day today. If it is your first time worshiping with us, please visit the rear Greeters Table and fill out a Connect Card where you will receive a gift from the church. Once again, welcome!
Sermon Note
As this series draws to a close, we may feel more or less resolved in our openness to each other. Loving our neighbors–including relatives, coworkers, acquaintances, strangers–as ourselves is no simple task. We need God. We need the love of God to show us mercy and strength to love as God loves. We need the story of Jesus–the one who loved across the lines that had been drawn in the society of his day but who also stood up for the least and the lost. We need faith that no matter the strain of differing positions, policies, and politics, we will move forward in love. Disagreeing need not be antithetical to love and grace. And indeed, our world depends on all of us working for a better world filled with more kindness, compassion, humility, respect, and love.
Vocal Recital November 20
Join us on Wednesday, November 20, for a vocal recital featuring two of our Lacy Choral Scholars, Ashlei Jones and Dianna Wilson, accompanied by Dr. Don Grice. The recital will be held in the sanctuary at 6:15 PM and will include such beloved pieces as “I Waited for the Lord” by Felix Mendelssohn and “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” by Harry Rowe Shelley.
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Parish Concerns
Opening Prayer
Call to Worship
Music (Sung by all)
I Believe (Affirmation of Faith) ............................................................................ The Well Band
Love People ............................................................................................................. Chris Tomlin
God So Loved .................................................................................................... We the Kingdom
Love Lifted Me.................................................................................................................... Hymn
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Children’s Dismissal
(Children ages 3K to 1st grade are welcome to attend Children’s Church and may be picked up in room #145 or #147 after the service.)
Connect & Refresh
(Offering one another signs of reconciliation and love within worship is an ancient Christian practice. This is a time to greet others, both familiar and new, whether in your seat, at a table, or while refilling your cup and plate. The countdown on the screen will alert you when it’s time to return to your seats for the next act of worship.)
Music (Sung by all)
Without Him
Stay Connected with The Well’s Worship Music
Did you enjoy the worship songs from The Well today? Now you can sing along all week long! The Well has a dedicated YouTube playlist featuring the songs we sing during our blended genre Methodist worship service. Scan the QR Code to explore videos of your favorite worship songs, discover new songs for upcoming Sundays, and keep the spirit of worship alive in your daily life. Let the music of The Well uplift and inspire you throughout the week!
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