February 27, 2022 • 11am Worship

WELCOME TO WORSHIP

TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • 11:00AM

WE GATHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE VOLUNTARY

Processional and Bell Chime — Margaret R. Tucker

GREETING INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP

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HYMN

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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

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GLORIA PATRI

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD'S PRAYER

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Please stand as you are able.

This Little Light of Mine — arr. Pamela C. Bye The Lord is Sovereign; let the people tremble in awe.

God is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake.

The Lord is great in Zion, and is high above all peoples.

Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God, and worship Yahweh upon the holy mountain. #185 When Morning Gilds the Skies — LAUDES DOMINI #887 Affirmation from Romans #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX 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.

GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE

A Prayer for Tomorrow — Allen Pote Dreams, we all have dreams, what we can be, what we can do. Lord, with all we are, we pray that our dreams will lead us to you. See our hands, what will they make, Lord? See our feet, where will they run? See our hearts, who will they love Lord? See our lives, we've just begun. In our eyes, you see tomorrow.

On that day one thing we'll know: there's a dream from one who loves us, that is greater than our own!

(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.)

SCRIPTURE

Luke 9:28-36 (pew Bible New Testament page 85) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

SERMON

"What Does the Transfiguration Mean for Us?"

OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND THANKSKGIVING OFFERTORY

Do You Know Your Shepherd's Voice — Suzanne Lord Do you know your Shepherd's voice? Are you listening with your heart? Have you stopped to hear Him calling, hear the words His peace impart? As the world shouts its orders that are easiest to hear, won't you draw away and listen to your Shepherd standing near? Are you listening? The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want, He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul. Are you listening? Do you know your Shepherd's voice?

DOXOLOGY

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

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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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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.

WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN

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#451 Be Thou My Vision — SLANE

BENEDICTION

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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Numbers 6:24-26

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VOLUNTARY

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The Lord Bless You and Keep You — John Rutter The Lord bless you and keep you: the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.

Toccata and Fugue in F Major, BuxWV 147 — Dietrich Buxtehude

“THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH IS TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD.”

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

ADULT FORMATION

FIRST FIFTEEN LENTEN DEVOTIONS During Lent you are often encouraged to give up something, to make a personal sacrifice to help us understand God’s loving sacrifice for us. Would you be willing to give up 15 minutes of your time to join our First Fifteen Devotional challenge? Go to our website under the Adult Formation page to register. Each Sunday you will receive an email with the daily readings for Monday through Friday to help us grow deeper in our faith. For more information contact Rev. Bret Cogan.

SPRING AND LENTEN CONNECTION GROUPS There will be three new opportunities to join a group to help you meet new people and grow in your faith and connection to one another. Two will meet in person and one will meet via Zoom.

Gatherings will be Sunday, Monday, or Thursday evenings. For more information contact Rev. Bret Cogan or click on the Engage tab on our website to register.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

PARENTS FIRST • MARCH 6 • ROOM 304 • 10 AM All parents are invited to Room 304 of the East building on March 6 for a time of fellowship, learning, and a time of hands-on service to benefit agencies and ministries that Centenary partners with.

In March, Dr. Glenn Kinken will be sharing about celebrating sacraments with your family followed by a service project to benefit our community.

VIRTUAL PLAYDATE • MARCH 12 • 9 AM Infants through 2-year-olds and their families are invited to join us for a virtual playdate on Saturday, March 12. We’ll have story time and interactive music. Watch your email for the Zoom link. Contact Jeanette Juran with questions (jjuran@centenary-ws.org).

BIBLE BONANZA • MARCH 13 • 5-6:45 PM 3rd and 4th graders are invited to explore their Bibles in an escape room adventure followed by dinner. Register through the Engage page or in the Realm app. $10 per child.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

STEPHEN MINISTRY In the beginning, a Care Receiver said of her situation, “I don’t know if I can do this.” At the end of our time together, she said, “I think I can do this now.” That’s what a caring relationship is all about..someone facing a struggle getting over the hump. Stephen Ministry can be life-changing.

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 (336-724-6311 ext. 1353) or Rev. Susannah Pittman (336-724-6311 ext. 1357).

MISSIONS

OVERFLOW SHELTER TRANSPORTATION Now - March 31 • DRIVERS & RIDE-A-LONGS NEEDED This vital ministry provides persons experiencing homelessness a meal and a warm place to sleep Centenary furnishes transportation from the check-in site to overflow shelters on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings. To volunteer, please contact Rev. Meg Gaston (336-7224-6311 ext. 1361/mgaston@centenary-ws.org).

YOUTH MINISTRY

SAVE THE DATE • APRIL 23, 2022 The 16th Annual Love Thy Neighbor Friends for Fashion Runway Show & Auction is coming your way. For more information or to discover exciting ways you can participate, please contact Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries (tpollock@centenary-ws.org).

LISTEN! • MARCH 6 • 6 PM • MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM We are listening to the voices of our teenagers and parents regarding dependance and need for our cell phones and how we navigate social media. Therefore, we invite you to an evening with Josh Ochs from SmartSocial.com. Josh offers us wisdom and understanding on how we might 'shine online' by helping parents and teenagers understand social media platforms better, avoiding mistakes, and realizing some of the dangers that exist. For more information contact Tammy Pollock. (tpollock@centenary-ws.org)

CHAPEL OPEN FOR PRAYER

SELAH Used in the Psalms, "Selah" can be interpreted as an invitation to pause, listen, and reflect. During Lent, we are extended a similar invitation. Our Chapel is available for prayer and reflection. On the Wednesdays during Lent (March 9-April 13), from 11am-1pm, a volunteer from our Congregational Care ministries will be present in the Chapel to offer prayer and support. For questions or more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.

ATTENTION ALL MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Centenary is forming a new Medical Hospitality Team to serve each Sunday during our worship and Sunday school hours should we have a medical emergency. If you are a PA, MD, NP, RN or EMT, we invite you to contact Dr. Lon Morgan (lgmorgan@novanthealth. org) to learn more.

TODAY IS SCOUT SUNDAY AT CENTENARY

Today we celebrate Scout Sunday and Centenary’s 103-year history with Troop 920. While the Troop unit number has evolved from 2, to 20, to 920, Scouting’s values and core mission remain: to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Troop 920 meets each Monday night at 7:15 p.m. in the Gfeller Scout Hut at 657 West Fifth Street. For more information: Troop920@centenary-ws.org or on Instagram @Troop920.

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Call for Flower Vases! If you have clean, medium-sized vases, the Altar Guild can use them! Drop them off at the reception desk anytime and support our weekly flower delivery ministry.

WORSHIP NEXT WEEK March 6, 2022

Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III

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

"Lent: A Time of Testing" Luke 4: 1-13 (NRSV)

PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister LITURGISTS Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries The Reverend Meg Gaston, Associate Minister FLOWERS The Chancel flowers are given in honor of Janet Ford, and in celebration of her birthday, by her husband Craig, their children, and grandchildren.

MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries The Chancel Choir Joyful Noise Ringers, Camille Jones, Director Carol Choir, Suzanne Maggs, Director Cathedral Choir, Anne Saxon, Director Chapel Chimes, Mary Isom, Director Kindermusik Move & Groove, Carol Penney, Director Musical texts are printed with permission.

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