09.22.2024 - Music Sunday - Sanctuary - Central UMC

GATHERING

Order of Worship The people come together in the Lord’s Name.

PARISH CONCERNS (The service of worship begins. The prelude is offered on behalf of the entire congregation. Quiet meditation and private prayer are encouraged.)

OPENING VOLUNTARY ......................................................................................................... arr. Joshua A. Evanovich O Worship the King (LYONS) *CHIMING OF THE HOUR (*The asterisk signifies that all who are able are asked to stand.) *GREETING Leader: God has done mighty things!

People: God inspires awe! God is great!

Leader: Celebrate God’s abundant goodness!

People: Sing aloud of God’s righteousness! *HYMN IN PROCESSION .....................................................................................................................LAUDA ANIMA arr. John Ferguson Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH ............................................................................................................ The Apostles’ Creed 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. *GLORIA PATRI ...................................................................................................................................... GREATOREX Glory Be to the Father

PRAYER OF BLESSING AND THANKSGIVING FOR THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC The pastor addresses the congregation and invites them to pray: O Lord, our God, bless these ministries of music and those who offer them in your service. Give to these persons love for you and your people, fullness of heart as they praise you, and diligence that their music may be a worthy offering to your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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.

RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP CHILDREN’S TIME (Children are invited to the chancel. An offering will be received from the children during children’s time. After Children’s Time is finished, children ages 2nd grade and older will return to their seats and children ages 3K to 1st grade will go with a leader and may be picked up in room #145 or #147 after the service.)

PROCLAMATION

God’s word is shared.

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON .............................................................................................................. Proverbs 31:10-31 Leader: The Word of the Lord!

People: Thanks be to God! ANTHEM ..................................................................................................................................................... Helen Kemp Exultate, Jubilate!

God who made all music, make my life a song. Help me sing your praises simple, true and strong. Exultate, Jubilate, (Rejoice, be glad) Alleluia, Gloria! Together let us celebrate God’s gift of melody. Together, voice and heart and mind in tuneful harmony. Exultate, Jubilate, Alleluia, Gloria! We’ll sing a song with spirit and understanding too, rejoicing as we sing each word in love and gratitude. Exultate, Jubilate, Alleluia, Gloria! We thank the music makers who help us find our voices, help us make our lives a song, and all God’s world rejoices! Exultate, Jubilate, Alleluia, Gloria!

EPISTLE LESSON ............................................................................................................................. James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Leader: The Word of the Lord!

People: Thanks be to God! *ACT OF PRAISE .............................................................................................................................................. Psalm 150 St. Martin’s Psalter Response:

R Hallelujah! Praise God in his holy temple; Praise him in the firmament of his power.

Praise him for his mighty acts; Praise him for his excellent greatness.

Praise him with the blast of the ram’s-horn; Praise him with the lyre and harp. R Praise him with the timbrel and dance; Praise him with strings and pipe.

Praise him with resounding cymbals; Praise him with loud clanging cymbals.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! R *HYMN ........................................................................................................................................................ ENGLEBERG Arr. Kenneth T. Kosche When in Our Music God Is Glorified

*GOSPEL LESSON ....................................................................................................................................... Mark 9:30-37 Leader: The Word of the Lord!

People: Thanks be to God! SERMON .......................................................................................................................................... Rev. Thomas Smith How Can We Get Over Ourselves?

Sermon Series: The 66,000 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

RESPONDING IN FAITH

We respond to God’s word in worship.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM ............................................................................................................ Arr. Jeremy J. Bankson When the Morning Stars Together When the morning stars together their Creator’s glory sang, and the angel host all shouted till with joy the heavens rang, then your wisdom and your greatness their exultant music told, all the beauty and the splendor which your mighty works unfold. When in synagogue and temple voices raised the psalmists’ song, offering up the adoration which alone to you belongs; when the singers, trumpets, cymbals all combined, your praise to share, awestruck people saw your glory fill the sacred house of prayer. Voice and instrument in union through the ages spoke your praise. Plainsong, tuneful hymns, and anthems told your faithful gracious ways.

Choir and orchestra and organ each a sacred offering brought, while, inspired by your own Spirit, poet and composer wrought.

Congregation joins on 4th stanza

*DOXOLOGY ................................................................................................................................................. OLD 100th Arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

SENDING FORTH

We respond to God’s grace with our lives.

*HYMN IN PROCESSION ..................................................................................................................... DUKE STREET Arr. Jeremy J. Bankson Jesus Shall Reign

*BENEDICTION CLOSING VOLUNTARY ............................................................................................................................. James Biery Sinfonia Festiva

Acknowledgment Copies of the anthem When the Morning Stars Together were given by Carroll Player, Keith Player, and Nell Player DeVore in memory of Nancy Player.

Assisting in Worship

Preacher ................................................................................................................................................................ Rev. Thomas Smith Liturgist ................................................................................................................................................................. Rev. Johnny Crouch Organist/Choir Director .............................................................................................................................................. Dr. Don Grice Organist/Choir Accompanist ................................................................................................................................. Beverly Hazelwood Preschool Choir Director ..........................................................................................................................................Kristen Hardaway Elementary & Junior Choir Director .................................................................................................................... Dr. Jaime Martinez Trumpet ...................................................................................................................................................... Kelly Jokisch & Eric Terry Horn .............................................................................................................................................................................. Nancy Waring Trombone ..................................................................................................................................................................... Tommy Spittle Bass Trombone ............................................................................................................................................................ Richard Hyman Timpani ........................................................................................................................................................................... Shane Reeves Lay Readers .......................................................................................................................... Rennie White, Anna Reaves Yarborough Acolyte ................................................................................................................................................................................ Lizzie Davis Crucifer ........................................................................................................................................................................... Anna Dawson Children’s Time ........................................................................................................................................................ Kristen Hardaway Preschool Choir Elementary and Junior Choirs Chancel Choir Members of the Handbell Choir

Order of Worship September 22, 2024

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Green)

Prayer Focus: Central’s Music Ministry 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. We have prayed for you and planned for you, and we hope you have a meaningful worship experience. Whether it’s your first time worshiping with us or you’re a lifelong member, we welcome any opportunity to speak with you about how to connect with God through Central. If it is your first time worshiping with us, please fill out a Connect Card and bring it to the Welcome Center where you will receive a gift from the church. Once again, welcome!

Sermon Series: The 66,000 This month we’ll use the lectionary readings to consider how Central should react to the fact that two-thirds of the people within ten miles of our campus – 66,000 people – have no connection to any faith community, Christian or otherwise. These are people God loves and calls to discipleship, but they don’t know it or they choose to ignore it.

Jesus calls the church to be His disciple-making instrument. In other words, we have a lot of work to do! This task starts with an honest look at ourselves and how we can better be Jesus’ witnesses.

IN MEMORY OF

MUSIC MINISTRY Nancy Player ......................................................................................................................................................................... by Rett & Shot Padgett SUNSHINE CLASS Mary Ann Snow ....................................................................................................................................................................... by Rose & John Holt Joyce Collins .......................................................................................................................................................................................... by Mary Liles

IN HONOR OF

ADULT MINISTRY Sally Taylor ............................................................................................................................................................................ by Rett & Shot Padgett EPWORTH CHILDREN’S HOME Heyward & Susie King .......................................................................................................................................................... by Frances & Will King

SPECIAL DISCRETIONARY FUND, YOUTH MINISTRY ................................................................................................... by Kriste & Chuck Lindler MUSIC MINISTRY ...................................................................................................................................................... by Debi & Panos Kalaritis

ATTENDANCE REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Sanctuary Service ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 249 The Well Service....................................................................................................................................................................................... 149 Wednesday Service of Prayer & Holy Communion ................................................................................................................................. 15 Children’s Sunday School Totals ............................................................................................................................................................... 41 Youth Sunday School Totals ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 UMYF ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 46 Adult Sunday School Totals .................................................................................................................................................................... 115

2024 STEWARDSHIP REPORT

2024 General Operating Budget Approved Budget for 2024 ............................................................................................................................................... $2,318,729.52 Received Week of 09–15–2024 .............................................................................................................................................. $33,134.00 Received YTD ................................................................................................................................................................... $1,597,676.36 2024 Capital Building Fund Received Week of 09–15–2024 ................................................................................................................................................... $170.00 Received YTD ........................................................................................................................................................................ $33,812.25 2024 Special Gifts Received Week of 09–15–2024 ................................................................................................................................................ $2,423.35 Received YTD ........................................................................................................................................................................ $85,083.75 2024 Endowment Gifts Received YTD ........................................................................................................................................................................ $27,960.00