March 23, 2025
Third Sunday in Lent (Purple)
Prayer Focus: Central’s Youth 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. 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 Series: Who’s Who in Lent
Our current sermon series is called Who’s Who in Lent. Each week’s Gospel lesson invites us to ask ourselves what the Scripture teaches us and to consider what we can learn from asking about the “who” in each reading. Lent is a season of introspection, inviting us to take a spiritual inventory and prayerfully consider our faithfulness as disciples of Jesus.
Sermon Note
Our Lenten journey asks us to identify with a tree! Let’s read this passage by putting ourselves in the place of the tree. God supplies what we need to live a fruitful life that can mature and blossom into the fullness of love of God and neighbor. How are we growing?
Midweek Lenten Recital
This Wednesday, March 26 at 12:00 PM in the sanctuary, Central’s musicians will present reflective vocal and instrumental music for the Lenten season. Included is vocal music sung by Lacy Choral Scholars Sary Jackson, Ashlei Jones, and Dianna Wilson and organ and piano music offered by keyboardists Don Grice, Beverly Hazelwood, and Benjamin Woods. Join us for this contemplative program.
Order of Worship
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Parish Concerns
Lenten Prayer of Confession
Music (Sung by all)
*I Believe (Affirmation of Faith) ............................................................................ The Well Band
*Walk by Faith ......................................................................................................... Jeremy Camp
*Who You Say I Am .......................................................................................... Hillsong Worship
Life’s Railway to Heaven ..................................................................................................... Hymn
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Children’s Time
Children’s Dismissal
(Children ages 3K - 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)
My Hope is Built
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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Ministry
Elizabeth Allen Commander, Dr. Bruce White ............................................................................ by Jean & Edwin Allen
Susan Senseney ................................................................... by Gale & Dick Dixon, Ann Orr, Ann & David Wansley DISCRETIONARY FUND
Susan Senseney ........................................................................................ by United Methodist Women, Cynde White EPWORTH CHILDREN'S HOME
Calvin Staudt, Sr. ..................................................................................................................... by Sheila & Russ Barnes GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
Susan Senseney ...................................................................................................................................... by Amelia Love
Donna Flynn, Calvin Staudt, Sr. ................................................................................................ by Julia & Robby Sisco
Jo & Jack Richardson ......................................................................................................... by Wendy & Jim Richardson
Bruce White, Elizabeth Commander, Robert Thomas ............................................................................. by Cynde White
Calvin Staudt, Sr. ........................................................................................................................ by Bebe & John Frank MUSIC MINISTRY
Bob Sharpe ................................................................................................................................................. by Cathy Hill
MY BROTHER'S KEEPER
Calvin Staudt, Sr. ........................................................................................ by Erin Glenn Mary Motte Herbert Circle YOUTH MINISTRY
Elizabeth Allen Commander ....................................................................................................... by Frances & Will King
BEDS MINISTRY
Betty Hester ................................................................................................................................ by Gale & Dick Dixon
Art Justice ....................................................................................... by Nancy & Clary Rawl, Christian Women Circle ENDOWMENT FUND
Laurence McIntosh ...................................................................................................................... by Carlanna Hendrick EPWORTH CHILDREN'S HOME
Susie & Heyward King .............................................................................................................. by Frances & Will King HELP4KIDS
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