October 17, 2021 • 9am Worship

WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT

SUNDAY • OCTOBER 17, 2021 9AM WORSHIP

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.

Centenary United Methodist Church provides multi-generational ministries that offer innovative ways to grow deeper in faith and discipleship. From Worship to Missions and from Spiritual Formation to Music and the Arts, there is a way for everyone to engage. To learn more, visit our website to select the Ministries tab.

EVERY DAY FOR EVERYONE We invite you to register your in-person worship attendance by scanning the QR code below with your smart phone.

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 Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III

LITURGIST

Tamara M. Pollock

MUSIC

Martha Bassett, vocals Matt Kendrick, bass Federico Pivetta, piano Ken Wilmot, trumpet John Wilson, drums

Musical texts are printed with permission.

One License A-707342 & CCLI 3760614 COVER PHOTO: "Easter Morning" by Doug Peninger

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LET US WORSHIP Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost • October 17, 2021

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC GREETING OPENING PRAYER

† HYMN (found on page six)

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

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Almighty and everlasting God: Increase in us your gift of faith that, forsaking what lies behind, we may run the way of your commandments and win the crown of everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. #731 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken — AUSTRIA Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love, whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children's good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father's unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD'S PRAYER

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Please stand as you are able.

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.

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GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE Hebrews 5:1-10

Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people.

And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.” In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

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

SERMON

"Praying Blood"

THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS AND GIVE THANKS INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY

† PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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You may give by capturing our QR code, mailing to our post office box or place your offering in our boxes located at the entrance to the auditorium.

Have I Told You Lately That I Love You — Van Morrison

All things come from you, O God, and with gratitude we return to you what is yours. You created all that is, and with love formed us in your image. When our love failed, your love remained steadfast.

You gave your only Son Jesus Christ to be our Savior. All that we are, and all that we have, is a trust from you. And so, in gratitude for all your gifts, we offer you ourselves, and all that we have, in union with Christ's offering for us. By your Holy Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

THE COMMUNITY GOES FORTH TO SERVE † HYMN (found on page seven)

BENEDICTION

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#154 All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name — CORONATION 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.

CELEBRATION MUSIC

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OUR DIGITAL WORSHIP BULLETIN IS INTERACTIVE

Our digital worship bulletin is fully interactive. Within our announcements, when you see text that is red and bold, it is a link to an email address or web page. Click on the text and you will be re-directed.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION

ANGEL TREE VOLUNTEERS Angel Tree is coming soon! Angels will be available to adopt or sponsor beginning Oct. 31. In the meantime, we are looking for volunteers to support this ministry. Volunteer opportunities include shopping for sponsored angels, collecting and sorting gifts, and delivering gifts to our partner organizations. Let us know you are interested in volunteering with Angel Tree using this form. Contact Jeanette Juran with questions (ext. 1332/jjuran@centenary-ws. org).

AN AFTERNOON WITH DR. RICHARD GROVE Sunday • November 14 • 2pm • Memorial Auditorium The Justice & Reconciliation Ministry invites to an afternoon with Dr. Richard Groves, the former pastor of Wake Forest Baptist on the Campus of Wake Forest University. He has taught in the departments of religion and philosophy Baylor, Tuffs, & Wake Forest. He will share with us “Why It This So Hard? Talking about Controversial Issues.” His focus will be on creating space for civility and hope. If you have questions, please contact Rev. Bret Cogan.

We look forward to sharing this afternoon with you!

CHRISTMAS CRAFT NIGHT This year Christmas Craft Night is back and better than ever! Join us in person on Sunday, November 21 between 3:30-5:30pm to share in an afternoon of fun and festiveness as you create wonderful decorations that can be the first out for the Christmas season!

Registration for this year's event will be online through Realm and will be open Wednesday, November 3 through Monday, November 15. Take home options are also available!

CONGREGATIONAL CARE STEPHEN MINISTRY Aging can be a difficult process filled with loss and change. A friend had a difficult time after the loss of her husband and moving to a retirement community alone. Her Stephen Minister provided a listening, caring heart that helped her find peace.

If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314) Wilba Brady (336723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford: cford@centenary-ws.org/336-7246311 ext. 1353/, or Rev. Susannah Pittman: spittman@centenaryws.org/336-724-6311 ext. 1357.

GRIEFSHARE: LOSS OF A SPOUSE Sunday • October 24 • 2pm-4pm • 107 East Building Congregational Care invites you to the GriefShare: Loss of a Spouse seminar. This event includes a video featuring some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery as well as group discussion. You can register for the seminar on the Engage tab on the church website or by CLICKING HERE. For questions, contact Sandra Gramley (ext. 1352/sgramley@centenary-ws.org).

MISSIONS RISE AGAINST HUNGER Centenary is doing Rise Against Hunger today, October 17 from 2-4pm. Set up will start at 12:30pm. We will be spaced out differently this year than in years past, and look forward to packing as many meals as possible. Contact Rev. Meg Gaston (mgaston@ centenary-ws.org) if you have any questions.

SENIOR ADULTS OCTOBER PROGRAM On Thursday October 21, we will welcome as our keynote speaker Chancellor Brian Cole of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. All are welcome – you may join the Zoom conference call as early as 11:30am, with remarks scheduled to begin at noon. Information you’ll need to join the Zoom call will be emailed to all recipients of the senior adult newsletter. Please contact Charles Monroe (336-773-0446)/chasmonroe@yahoo.com for more information.

YOUTH MINISTRY OCTOBER 17 10:00am Sunday School on the 4th Floor 2:00pm-4:00pm Rise Against Hunger! Join us in Memorial Auditorium to pack meals to be shared around the world. In year’s past, we have packed 20,000 meals in one afternoon.

Bring your friends and families and let’s see if we can pack even more this year!

No Other Youth Ministry Events Today!

COMMUNICATIONS We have a new podcast! The Centenary Every Day podcast will be bringing to you various ministers, colleagues and friends as they share about what is happening not only in their lives, but in the lives of their respective ministry areas. Our podcast brings to life our magazine, Centenary Every Day, as well as other topics and trends we are hearing and observing in our community and around the world. We launch on November 1. You can download our free podcast on Apple or Google Play. Questions? Contact Doug Peninger (dpeninger@centenary-ws.org).

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TEXT TO GIVE You may now text your gifts of tithes and offerings!

Text cumcws to 73256 and you will be linked to enter your payment information and make your contribution.

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