9am Worship • August 22, 2021

WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT

SUNDAY • AUGUST 22, 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 attendace 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

Reverend Susannah Pittman

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 COVER PHOTO: "Easter Morning" by Doug Peninger

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LET US WORSHIP Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost • August 22, 2021

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC GREETING OPENING PRAYER

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† HYMN (found on page six)

#147 All Things Bright and Beautiful — ROYAL OAK

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.

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THE LORD'S PRAYER

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Our heavenly Father, we your humble children invoke your blessing on us.

We adore you, whose name is love, whose nature is compassion, whose presence is joy, whose Word is truth, whose Spirit is goodness, whose holiness is beauty, whose will is peace, whose service is perfect freedom, and in knowledge of whom stands our eternal life.

Unto you be all honor and all glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Please stand as you are able.

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 1 Kings 8: 1, 6, 10-11, 2-30, 41-43

Then King Solomon summoned into his presence at Jerusalem the elders of Israel, all the heads of the tribes and the chiefs of the Israelite families, to bring up the ark of the Lord’s covenant from Zion, the City of David. The priests then brought the ark of the Lord’s covenant to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, and put it beneath the wings of the cherubim. When the priests withdrew from the Holy Place, the cloud filled the temple of the Lord. And the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled his temple. Then Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven and said: “Lord, the God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way. You have kept your promise to your servant David my father; with your mouth you have promised and with your hand you have fulfilled it—as it is today. Now Lord, the God of Israel, keep for your servant David my father the promises you made to him when you said, ‘You shall never fail to have a successor to sit before me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants are careful in all they do to walk before me faithfully as you have done.’ And now, God of Israel, let your word that you promised your servant David my father come true. But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built! Yet give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy, Lord my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day. May your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, this place of which you said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that you will hear the prayer your servant prays toward this place. Hear the supplication of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this place. Hear from heaven, your dwelling place, and when you hear, forgive. As for the foreigner who does not belong to your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of your name— for they will hear of your great name and your mighty hand and your outstretched arm—when they come and pray toward this temple, then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Do whatever the foreigner asks of you, so that all the peoples of the earth may know your name and fear you, as do your own people Israel, and may know that this house I have built bears your Name."

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

SERMON

"No Doubt About it — God Is Great!"

THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS AND GIVE THANKS INVITATION TO OFFERING

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OFFERTORY

How Great Thou Art — Stuart K. Hine Oh Lord, my God! When I, in awesome wonder consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; how great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee; how great thou art, how great thou art!

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Almighty God, giver of every good and perfect gift, teach us to render to you all that we have and all that we are, that we may praise you, not with our lips only, but with our whole lives, turning the duties, the sorrows, and the joys of all our days into a living sacrifice to you; through our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

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

BENEDICTION

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#89 Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee — HYMN TO JOY 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, when viewing online. If you see a website address, simply click on the text and you will be redirected. Also, within our announcements, when you see text that is red and bold, it is a link to an email address or web page. Again, click on the text and you will be re-directed.

ADULT FORMATION

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

CONNECTION GROUPS Connection Groups are a new kind of small group that meets weekly in homes, the church, or online so you can grow closer in community with each other and spiritually with God. Nothing to study. Just authentic conversations about life and faith for 8 weeks, together. Learn more by contacting Rev. Bret Cogan or visiting our website.

GRIEFSHARE SEMINAR • BEGINS SEPTEMBER 13 The Congregational Care ministry at Centenary invites you to GriefShare, a video seminar series that features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the information presented during the video and of how group participants are dealing with the death of their loved one. The 13 weekly seminars will begin on Monday, September 13, 2021, 6:00pm – 8:00 pm, and continue on Mondays through December 6, 2021. The GriefShare group will meet in Room 107 in the East Building at CUMC, entering on 4 ½ Street. For questions, please contact Sandra Gramley (ext. 1352)/sgramley@centenary-ws.org.

FIRST FIFTEEN CHALLENGE The First Fifteen Challenge invites you to take the first 15 minutes of your day, Monday through Friday, and spend it with God by reading a daily scripture, a short reflection, and a daily prayer. These readings will be shaped to help prepare you for worship since they will be guided by the topic of the sermon each Sunday. Learn more by contacting Rev. Bret Cogan or visiting our website.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY FALL REGISTRATION Help us keep our records up to date by completing our Children’s Ministry Registration for 2021/22. This lets us know the best way to contact you and helps us provide the best possible experience for your child. The easiest way to register is using the Realm Connect app. You can also access the registration using our QR code or from the Engage page of the church website.

WORSHIP READINESS Worship Readiness will be August 29 from 10-10:45 am in the Sanctuary. This year we are inviting both our new kindergarteners and first graders along with their grownups to participate. Kids and grown-ups will learn about the transition to being part of worship and have an introduction to children’s worship.

STEPHEN MINISTRY In Galatians 6:2 we read, “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Stephen Ministers are trained to provide care for those who are hurting or grieving with a one-on-one relationship. A Stephen Minister is a caring Christian presence to provide emotional and spiritual support.

If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314) Wilba Brady (336-723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford (cford@centenary-ws.org/336.724.6311 ext. 1353), or Rev. Susannah Pittman (spittman@centenary-ws.org/336.724.6311 ext.

1357).

BOOK STUDY WITH REV. SUSANNAH PITTMAN Wednesdays • September 22-October 27 Noon • Room 307 East Bldg.

Prayer in the Night by Rev. Tish Harrison Warren How can we trust God in the dark? Framed around a nighttime prayer of Compline, author and priest Tish Harrison Warren offers a prayerful and frank approach to the difficulties in our ordinary lives at work, at home, and in a world filled with uncertainty. All are invited to attend this 6-week book study. Please purchase your copy of the book prior to the first session through Amazon or Cokesbury, as copies of the book will not be available to purchase on campus. For more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman (spittman@centenary-ws.org).

MISSIONS FOOD BANK GARDEN The Betty and Jim Holmes Food Bank Garden is open Mondays from 9:30-11:00 AM, Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 AM and Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:00 PM and in need of volunteers. This is a great opportunity to get involved with one of our mission partners. The Garden is located at Crossnore School and Children’s Home. To find out more, visit their website here (https://foodbankgarden. shutterfly.com) or ask Rev. Meg Gaston.

YOUTH MINISTRY AUGUST 22 PROMOTION SUNDAY!!!

10:00 am Sunday school Open House! Come by and see our new space, meet all your new friends, play some Centenary Youth Ministry Trivia, and vote for our 2022 Summer Mission destination.

11:00 am Worship (In-person & Via Live Stream) 5:00 pm FALL KICK-OFF! The ‘Come Back!” @ CUMC watch for more details to come.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN LUNCHEON • SEPTEMBER 13 • NOON The United Methodist Women welcome Lea Thullbery, Director of Diversion and Outreach at City with Dwellings as their speaker. She is a founding member of the non-profit.

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We welcome Zach Mabe and Olivia Gilbert-Mabe into membership and celebrate the baptism of their daughter Madelyn Belle Mabe (Madi Belle).

In Memoriam James Hardin Fridy August 3, 2021 M. Sue Morgan August 8, 2021 Herbert Willi Seeland August 9, 2021 The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved familes and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.

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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