October 18, 2020 • 11am Worship

WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT

"LOVE IS MORE THAN AN EMOTION" MATTHEW 22:34-40

SUNDAY • OCTOBER 18, 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 Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III

LITURGISTS

The Reverend Kate May The Reverend Meg Gaston

MUSIC

Virginia Sheffield, soprano Kristin Schwecke, mezzo-soprano Jacob Patrick, tenor Jason McKinney, baritone Camille Jones, handbells Jonathan Emmons, organ

CHANCEL FLOWERS

The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sylvester Douglas, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Kyle Millaway, Jr. by their family.

Musical texts are printed with permission.

One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: Easter Sunday 2020

by Doug Peninger.

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LET US WORSHIP Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost • 11:00 am • October 18, 2020

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY GREETING INTROIT

Love Is Moving — Audrey Assad The hem of Your robe is where our healing lies. The wounds in Your hands are where our life resides. The faith in our hearts is how we welcome You. The joy in our lives is Your love breaking through. Your love is moving, moving among us.

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 122 (In Unison)

I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together.

That is where the tribes go up— the tribes of the Lord— to praise the name of the Lord according to the statute given to Israel.

There stand the thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure.

May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.”

For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.”

For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity.

HYMN (found on page six)

#57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing — AZMON (stanzas 1-5, 7)

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.

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WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE

How Great Is This Love! — Vicki Tucker Courtney O love that will not let me go, I rest my weary soul in thee. I give thee back the life I owe, that in thine ocean depths, it's flow may richer, fuller be.

How great is this love, this love of the Father. How great is this love He has lavished on me, that we should be called the children of God, that we should be called God's children. A love beyond all understanding, a love that will not let me go, a love requiring nothing, can this love be so?

SCRIPTURE Matthew 22:34-40

Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” (NIV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

SERMON

"Love Is More Than an Emotion"

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY

They'll Know We are Christians by Our Love — arr. Lloyd Larson We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord, and we pray that our unity may one day be restored, and they'll know we are Christians by our love.

We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand, and together we'll spread the news that God is in our land, and they'll know we are Christians by our love. We will work with each other, we will work side by side, and we'll guard each one's dignity and save each one's pride, and they'll know we are Christians by our love. Praise to the Father from whom all things come, and praise to Christ Jesus, His only Son. Praise to the Spirit who makes us one. God's Spirit makes us one.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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.

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WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN (found on page seven)

#89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee — HYMN TO JOY

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

Love Is Moving — Audrey Assad The power of God is in His presence. The mercy of heaven in His movements.

The beat of His heart our steady rhythm. The song of a King and a Kingdom.

Love is moving, moving among us.

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In Memoriam Sara Sue Ferrell September 29, 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.

Sympathy is extended to Bob Vaughn in the death of his wife, Carolyn Vaughn, on September 24, 2020.

Veteran's Recognition Wednesday • November 11 • 9:00 am • Zoom Centenary’s Senior Adult Ministry is honored to recognize our veterans each year. Since we cannot gather in person this year, we will gather online using Zoom. All are welcome! This year’s speaker will be retired Navy Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Glenn Miller. You can connect online as early as 8:30 am., and the program will begin at 9:00 am. The information you’ll need to join the Zoom meeting will be emailed to Centenary’s senior adults. You do not need to register unless you are new to our senior adult ministry or you are a guest. In those cases, please contact Charles Monroe (336773-0446/chasmonroe@yahoo.com) so we can be sure you receive the meeting information.

CENTENARY

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

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MINISTRY

October 18 10:00 am Sunday school (Via Zoom) 11:00 am Worship (Via Live Stream) SPECIAL ALL YOUTH EVENT! 3:45-6:00pm Join us in the 5th Street parking lot for a BIRTHDAY PARADE! Our friends in the Children’s Ministry have invited us to come celebrate all the October birthdays of our youngest church babies with a Birthday Party Drive Thru!! Wear your favorite costume and plan to cheer on the birthday kiddos as they come through the parking lot. We will have dinner after the celebration. Please wear your mask, bring a water bottle and your own chair!!!

CHECK-IN with SUSANNAH Mondays • Now through October 26 • 1pm-2pm • Zoom Rev. Susannah Pittman invites you to six, stand-alone sessions where we will Check-in with one another. Each session will offer a scripture passage to center and guide the conversation as we seek to offer support and care during this season. Sign up by clicking on the Engage tab on the Centenary website and look for this event. For more information, contact Rev. Susannah Pitmman (ext. 1357/spittman@ centenary-ws.org).

COFFEE BREAK with DOUG PENINGER October 28 • 10:15am • Zoom Join Director of Communications, Doug Peninger, as he welcomes Director of Youth Ministries, Tammy Pollock, to a 30-minute coffee break. For this coffee break, it's all about what's happening with youth ministry. Sign up by clicking on the Engage tab on the Centenary website. For more information, contact Doug Peninger (ext. 1386/ dpeninger@centenary-ws.org).

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE October 21 • Noon • Sanctuary • Reservation Required We are a people of patterns and rituals, and we long for ways and opportunities to make meaning in our lives. We long to inhabit the sacred spaces and sanctuaries that help us give shape to our lives, to understand our place in God's world. In that spirit, and during this wilderness season of waiting, we are eager to offer you an alternative way of worshipping together. Each Wednesday at Noon, we will gather for a 30-minute worship experience of prayer and contemplation. To register, visit www.centenary-ws.org and click on the Engage tab.

Seating is very limited.

We will follow strict safety guidance of mask-wearing and social distancing. For any questions, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman (spittman@centenary-ws.org) or Jonathan Emmons (jemmons@ centenary-ws.org).

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