October 24, 2021 • 9am Worship

WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT

SUNDAY • OCTOBER 24, 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

The Reverend Meg Gaston

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-second Sunday after Pentecost • October 24, 2021

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC GREETING OPENING PRAYER

† HYMN (found on page six)

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

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Merciful Lord, Grant your faithful people pardon and peace that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. #368 My Hope is Built — THE SOLID ROCK 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 7:23-28

Furthermore, the former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.

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

SERMON

THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS AND GIVE THANKS INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING †

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.

I Will Arise — Joseph Hart/The Southern Harmony

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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CELEBRATION MUSIC

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#170 O How I Love Jesus — O HOW I LOVE JESUS 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.

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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 October 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 at Baylor, Tuffs, & Wake Forest. He will share with us “Why Is 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!

NOVEMBER PLAYGROUP Families with infants through two year olds are invited to play Saturday, November 6 between 9am and 10:30am. We will be in the East Building, first floor play space and on the playground (weather permitting). You can drop in any time between 9am and 10:30am. Contact Jeanette Juran with questions or for more information.

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: SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS Sunday • November 14 • 2pm-4pm • 107 East Building Congregational Care invites you to GriefShare Surviving the Holidays seminar. This event includes a video featuring some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery as well as group discussion to offer support and hope in navigating the holiday season. 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).

SENIOR ADULTS VETERANS DAY RECOGNITION Thursday • November 11 • 9am We look forward to recognizing all veterans. More details and location will be sent to the senior adult email distribution list.

YOUTH MINISTRY OCTOBER 24 10:00am Sunday School on the 4th floor Noon Annual Trip to Scarowinds!! Join us for this super fun annual event to Carowinds during the day and SCARY Scarowinds in the evening. Cost for the trip is $95 (due at sign up) and $25 for dinner and spending money. Be sure to print out and bring a copy of our Liability Form (linked in our weekly email) Please RSVP to this event! Space is limited.

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).

CHARGE CONFERENCE There will be a Charge Conference following the Church Council meeting on Monday, November 8 in Memorial Auditorium. Church Council begins at 7:00pm.

Sympathy is extended to David Schamens in the death of his mother, Norma Jane Schamens, on October 8, 2021.

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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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