May 15, 2022 • 11am Worship

WELCOME TO WORSHIP

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 15, 2022 • 11:00AM • CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

WE GATHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE VOLUNTARY

Voluntary XII — Samuel Sebastian Wesley

GREETING INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 148

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HYMN

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD'S PRAYER

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Please stand as you are able.

Te Deum Laudamus — Cathy Moklebust Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host!

Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens!

Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created. He established them forever and ever; he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed.

Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling his command!

Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds!

Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth!

Young men and women alike, old and young together!

Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven.

He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his faithful, for the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the Lord! #139 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty — LOBE DEN HERREN After each prayer, the leader may conclude: Lord, in your mercy.

All may respond: Hear our 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.

(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)

GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE SCRIPTURE

This Is My Father's World — arr. Cathy Moklebust Mark 2:1-12 (pew Bible New Testament page 43) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

SERMON

THE SERVICE OF CONFIRMATION INTRODUCTION OF SERVICE

Brothers and sisters in Christ: Through the Sacrament of Baptism we are initiated into Christ's holy church.

We are incorporated into God's mighty acts of salvation and given new birth through water and the Spirit.

All this is God's gift, offered to us without price.

Through confirmation, and through the reaffirmation of our faith, we renew the covenant declared at our baptism, acknowledge what God is doing for us, and affirm our commitment to Christ's holy church.

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES RENUNCIATION OF SIN & PROFESSION OF FAITH

On behalf of the whole Church, I ask you: Do you renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness, reject the evil powers of this world, and repent of your sin?

I do.

Do you accept the freedom and power God gives you to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves?

I do.

Do you confess Jesus Christ as your Savior, put your whole trust in his grace, and promise to serve him as your Lord, in union with the Church which Christ has opened to people of all ages, nations, and races?

I do.

According to the grace given to you, will you remain faithful members of Christ’s holy Church and serve as Christ’s representatives in the world?

I will.

Do you, as Christ’s body, the Church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ?

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We do.

Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include these persons now before you in your care?

Will you, with God’s help proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ?

Will you surround these persons with a community of love and forgiveness, that they may grow in their trust of God, and be found faithful in their service to others?

Will you pray for them, that they may be true disciples who walk in the way that leads to life?

We will.

Let us join together in professing the Christian faith as contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments.

Do you believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth?

We do.

Do you believe 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, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead?

We do.

Do you 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?

We do.

RECEPTION INTO THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

As members of Christ's universal Church, will you be loyal to Christ through The United Methodist Church, and do all in your power to strengthen its ministries?

I will.

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TO BE CONFIRMED Carson Jennings Baird Charlie Susan Birkins Caitlin Brynn Calicott Mary-Dell Lauchlin Currie Isla Ginevra Downard† Lochlan Erasmus Downard† Ella Grace Greer Libby Alys Holden Caroline Adams Hollan Christine Cole Joyner

Benton Howard Klein Robert Mason Linker, IV Benjamin Holt Owens Eleanor Holland Pocock Lindsay Sutton Powell Edward Allen Purgason Anne Delaney Wall Anna Claire Wenker Charles Downing Zaks

to be baptized and confirmed

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RECEPTION INTO THE LOCAL CONGREGATION

As members of this congregation, will you faithfully participate in its ministries by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness?

I will.

COMMENDATION AND WELCOME

Members of the household of God, I commend these persons to your love and care.

Do all in your power to increase their faith, confirm their hope, and perfect them in love.

Do you give thanks for all that God has already given them and welcome them in Christian love, as members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of The United Methodist Church, And do you renew your covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the Church by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ?

We do.

The God of all grace, who has called us to eternal glory in Christ, establish you and strengthen you by the power of the Holy Spirit, that you may live in grace and peace.

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OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND THANKSKGIVING OFFERTORY

Love Is Little — Ron Barnett Love is little, love is low, love will make our spirits grow: grow in peace, grow in light - love will do the thing that's right.

DOXOLOGY

#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th

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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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Gracious God, giver of all gifts. We give you thanks for the blessings which you have given to us. Receive these gifts from the labor of our hands. May they be pleasing in your sight. Bless them and the ministries this offering will support. May they give hope, may they give comfort, may they bring peace, may they show your love to the world. We pray this in the name Christ the Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever more. Amen.

WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD † HYMN (Found on page six)

#2051 I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry — WATERLIFE

BENEDICTION

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BENEDICTION RESPONSE

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VOLUNTARY

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A Clare Benediction — John Rutter May the Lord show his mercy upon you; may the light of his presence be your guide: may he guard you and uphold you; may his spirit be ever by your side.

When you sleep may his angels watch over you; when you wake may he fill you with his grace: may you love him and serve all your days, then in heaven may you see his face.

Prelude and Fugue in B-flat Major, BWV 560 — Johann Sebastian Bach

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#2051 I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/engage.

ADULT FORMATION

YOUTH MINISTRY

OUR FAITH IN SONG • SUNDAYS IN JULY 10 AM • MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM All adults are invited to join us as we explore our faith through some of our beloved hymns. Rev. Susannah Pittman will facilitate a discussion of the historical and theological backgrounds of the selected hymn and how this hymn speaks to our faith journey today.

For more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.

SAVE THE DATE • May 22: Graduation Recognition Sunday • July 16-23: Senior High Mission Trip to Kansas City, MO • August 21: Love Thy Neighbor • August 26: 6th Grade Promotion Party • August 28: Fall Kick-Off

• July 3: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing • July 10: How Great Thou Art • July 17: It Is Well with My Soul • July 24: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing • July 31: Here I Am, Lord SMALL GROUP FACILITATORS New small group opportunities are coming for the fall! As plans are being finalized, we are seeking facilitators to lead. There are no special skills needed and you do not need to be an expert.

Resources and materials will be available as you lead discussions, ask questions, and learn together. If you are interested and want to learn more, please contact Rev. Bret Cogan.

For more information or to sign up to receive Youth Ministry updates by email, contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenary-ws. org). Or follow us on Instagram @centenary_youth.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL Youth, 6th grade through 12th grade, are invited to summer Sunday school (June 5 - August 21) on the 4th floor. Join us from 10:00 am-10:45 am for a light breakfast in the Youth Commons and conversation about Jesus.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY VBS 2022 Registration is now open for Monumental VBS! There will be 2 opportunities to participate in VBS – a weekend family VBS and a weekday morning VBS. Our weekend VBS will be July 22-24 at Calvary Moravian. The weekday VBS will be here at Centenary July 25-28 from 9 am - Noon. Mark your calendars! You can find more information and register for either one at centenary-ws.org/ engage.

PLAYGROUND SUNDAY SCHOOL Rising 1 - 6 graders and their grown-ups are invited to join us for Playground Sunday School over the summer! During the summer (June 5 - August 21) we’ll gather on the playground from 10-10:45 am for play, fellowship, and a devotion plus donuts and coffee. In case of rain, we’ll gather in the Community Room.

SENIOR ADULTS LUNCHEON THURSDAY • MAY 19 • MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM Our speaker will be Deanna Kaplan, the chairwoman of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education.

We will gather at 11:45 and lunch will be served at noon. Please contact Charles Monroe to register: chasmonroe@yahoo.com. The cost of the luncheon is $10.00.

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TEXT TO GIVE Text cumcws to 73256 and you will be linked to give your gifts of tithes and offerings.

IN MEMORIAM James Archer Butler April 23, 2022

The ministers and members of Centenary extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved familiy and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.

PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries LITURGISTS The Reverend Meg Gaston, Associate Minister The Reverend Susannah Pittman, Associate Minister MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries The Chancel Choir Carillonneurs, Camille Jones, Director

FLOWERS The Chancel flowers are given in loving honor of Tammy Pollock by the 2022 Confirmation Class and their families.

Musical texts are printed with permission.

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