November 17, 2024
Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Green)
Prayer Focus: Restoration and Healing
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 disciples who follow Jesus, we have claimed for ourselves the faith in unmerited forgiveness and the hope that we will grow in perfect love; therefore, we have the task of responding. What does it mean to “provoke” one another to love and good deeds? Do we irritate one another into seeing things our way? Do we insist on others responding to God the way we imagine they should? Or, even more exasperating, do we choose to be in community with those whom we disagree with? Perhaps instead of finding ways of either convincing others about our notion of discipleship or seeking a like-minded community, we need to open ourselves to understanding different perspectives. How are we to respond to these words of Scripture?
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.
Order of Worship
Parish Concerns
Opening Prayer
Call to Worship
Music (Sung by all)
I Believe (Affirmation of Faith) ............................................................................
I Saw the Light
Goodness of God
Good Good Father
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)
How
Bob Sharpe ................................................ by Audrey Cooke, Susan Kronenwetter, Patsy McMillan, Cheney Meiere
Fredrick Neely, Bob Sharpe, Bobby Street ......................................................................................... by Becky Crawford
Nancy Player ........................................................................................................................................ by Charles Polly
Dr. Vera Hyman .................................................................................................................. by Geneva & Larry Rabon
Carol Cockfield, Mary Ann Snow, Millie Jernigan ........................................................................... by Jeanne Stephens
Bob Sharpe, Richard Johnson, Bob Turner ................................................................................. by Pam & John Turner
& David Alderman ........................................................................................................................
Ginny Hill, Beth Ann Owen, Katri Skinner ............................................................................................
by Deborah Sharpe
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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