August 2 Live Stream Worship Bulletin

WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT

"THE MIRACLE OF COMPASSION" MATTHEW 14:13-21

SUNDAY • AUGUST 2, 2020 11:00AM LIVE STREAM

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.

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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 Susannah Pittman

LITURGISTS

The Reverend Kate May The Reverend Bret Cogan

MUSIC

Martha Bassett, vocals Federico Pivetta, piano Matt Kendrick, bass

THE CHANCEL FLOWERS

The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Hill, Jr., Mr. Charles G. Hill III, Mrs. William T. (Kent) Graham, and Edward O. (Ted) Hill by Mrs. Edward (Yulonda) O. Hill, William T. Graham, William Graham, and Ashton C. Graham.

Musical texts are printed with permission.

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COVER PHOTO: Easter Sunday Morning at Centenary 2020 by Doug Peninger

LET US WORSHIP Ninth Sunday after Pentecost • 11:00 am • August 2, 2020

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY

Jazz Variations — Rejoice! Band

GREETING CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 145:8-9, 14-17, 21 (In Unison)

The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made.

The Lord upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down.

The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season.

You open your hand, satisfying the desire of every living thing.

The Lord is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings.

My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and all flesh will bless his holy name forever and ever.

HYMN

Your Love, O God, Has Called Us Here — GIFT OF LOVE Your love, O God, has called us here, for all love finds its source in you, the perfect love that casts out fear, the love that Christ makes ever new.

O gracious God, you consecrate all that is lovely, good, and true. Bless those who in your presence wait and every day their love renew.

O God of love, inspire our life, reveal your will in all we do; unite our church here and beyond in mutual love and love for you.

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

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.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

After each prayer, the leader may conclude: Lord, in your mercy.

All may respond: Hear our prayer.

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 3

WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE

Hold On — African American Spiritual Noah, Noah let me come in, the doors all fastened and the windows pinned. Keep your hand on the plow, hold on. Noah said you done lost your track. You can't plow straight and keep looking back. Keep your hand on the plow, hold on. Hold on, hold on. Keep your hand on the plow, hold on. If you want to get to Heaven, let me tell you how.

Just keep your hand on the gospel plow. Keep your hand on the plow, hold on. If that plow stays in your hand it'll land you straight in the Promised Land. Keep your hand on the plow, hold on.

SCRIPTURE Matthew 14:13-21

When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. “Bring them here to me,” he said. And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.

They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

(NIV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

SERMON

"The Miracle of Compassion"

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY

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What the World Needs Now — Burt Bacharach and Hal David What the world needs now is love, sweet love. It's the only thing that there's just too little of. What the world needs now is love, sweet love. No not just for some but for everyone. Lord, we don't need another mountain, There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb. There are oceans and rivers enough to cross. Enough to last till the end of time. Lord, we don't need another meadow. There are cornfields and wheat fields enough to grow. There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine. Oh listen, lord, if you want to know. What the world needs now.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Almighty and most merciful God, from you comes every good and perfect gift. We give you praise and thanks for all your mercies. Your goodness has created us, your bounty has sustained us, your discipline has chastened us, your patience has borne with us, your love has redeemed us. Give us a heart to love and serve you, and enable us to show our thankfulness for all your goodness and mercy by giving up ourselves to your service, and cheerfully submitting in all things to your blessed will; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN

I Know the Lord Will Make a Way ­— Eugene Smith I know the Lord will make a way. Oh yes he will. He will make a way for you and he will see you safely through. He'll make a way out of no way.

He'll turn your night into day. I know the Lord will make a way. Oh yes he will.

BENEDICTION

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.

BENEDICTION RESPONSE

Emmanuel — Kenneth Wilmot, Sr. Emmanuel, Emmanuel! His name is called Emmanuel. God with us, revealed in us. His name is called Emmanuel. Let every heart prepare him room. O come, O come Emmanuel. God with us, revealed in us. His name is called Emmanuel.

VOLUNTARY

Stand By Me — Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller When the night has come and the land is dark and the moon is the only light we'll see. No I won't be afraid. Oh, I won't be afraid. Just as long as you stand, stand by me. So darling, darling, stand by me. Oh stand by me. Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me. If the sky that we look upon should tumble and fall or the mountain should crumble to the sea. I won't cry, I won't cry. No, I won't shed a tear. Just as long as you stand, stand by me. And darling, darling, stand by me. Oh stand by me. Oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me. Darling, darling stand by me. Oh stand by me. Oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me. Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me. Oh stand by me, oh won't you stand now, stand, stand by me...

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FOR THE RECORD July 21 - July 27, 2020 Worship Attendance

Contributions

11:00 am Live Stream Roots Revival

544 154

Total

698

Virtual Sunday School (Includes Adult Formation & Youth)

Offering Special Gifts Centenary Fund Capital Campaign

$26,921 2,100 320 3,586

Total

$32,927

172

August 2

10:00am Sunday school https://meet.jit.si/CUMCYouthMinistry

CENTENARY

To love youth on behalf of Jesus in hopes of loving them to Jesus.

11:00am Worship www.centenary-ws.org/live-stream

MINISTRY

5:00pm Summer Bible Study (@ the parking pit on 4th Street) **IF there is inclement weather, we will cancel Bible Study.

Keep your eyes on the forecast! **

August 4

8:00pm College Bible Study (via ZOOM)

CHANCEL FLOWERS

The Chancel Flower Calendar has an open date on August 16, 2020, for anyone who would like to provide flowers for our Sanctuary. Please contact Paige Morgan-Foy at 336-848-0709 or pmorganfoy@centenary-ws.org if you are interested. This is a lovely way to remember or honor a special person in your life or your family’s life.

In Memoriam George W. Chandler, Jr July 16, 2020 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.

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