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SUNDAY • MAY 30, 2021 11AM 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.

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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 Susannah Pittman The Reverend Meg Gaston

MUSIC

Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Reid Gilliam, Guest Organist Jeff Maggs, Cantor The Chancel Choir

CHANCEL FLOWERS

The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Henry M. Booke, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Sam L. Booke, Jr. by the Henry Booke Family; and also in loving memory of Jim and Ruby Hartman by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Atkinson and family; and in loving memory of Wendell H. "Bunky" Stockton by Richard Stockton and family.

Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: "Easter Sunday" by Doug Peninger.

LET US WORSHIP Trinity Sunday • May 30, 2021

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY

Variations on NICAEA — Paul Fey

GREETING INTROIT Psalm 96 CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 29:1-11

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HYMN (found on page six) †

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

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All That Hath Life and Breath Praise Ye the Lord! — René Clausen All that hath life and breath praise ye the Lord, shout to the Lord, Alleluia! Praise Him, laud Him, Alleluia! Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name; worship the LORD in holy splendor. The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over mighty waters. The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon. He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox. The voice of the LORD flashes forth flames of fire. The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. The voice of the LORD causes the oaks to whirl, and strips the forest bare; and in his temple all say, “Glory!” The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forever. May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace! #64 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty — NICAEA 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.

Please stand as you are able.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD'S PRAYER

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.

WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE Revelation 4:8

Holy Is the Lord (from Deutche Mass) — Franz Schubert Holy, holy, holy. Holy is the Lord. Holy is the Father, Holy is the Son, Holy is the Spirit; blessed Three in One.

SCRIPTURE Isaiah 6:1-8

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke. “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.” Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.” Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

SERMON

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY Isaiah 6:3, Matthew 21:9

Sanctus (from St. Cecilia Mass) — Charles Gounod Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna in the highest.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Receive these offerings, O Lord. We give you thanks for the blessings which you have bestowed upon us. We pray these gifts, the employment of our talents, the labor of our hands, the prayers of our hearts, and the witness of our lives will show the world the magnitude of your love and grace. Let us put you first in our lives. Use us this week to build your Kingdom. We ask this in the name of Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever more. Amen.

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

Go Forth and Preach the Gospel — ELLACOMBE

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBER 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 Numbers 6:24-26

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. Amen.

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VOLUNTARY

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Trumpet Tune in G Major — Jon Roberts

OUR DIGITAL WORSHIP BULLETIN IS INTERACTIVE Our 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.

STEPHEN MINISTRY "I haven’t been the same since my mother passed away two years ago. I’m exhausted, irritable, and often withdrawn. I’ve been so busy taking care of my surviving father and my own family that I didn’t really allow myself time to grieve her death. It’s time now. I need help." If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry please sontact 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).

CENTENARY

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

MINISTRY

MAY 30 10:00 am Sunday school (Via Zoom) 11:00 am Worship (In-person & Via Live Stream) 2:00 pm West End Ringer rehearsal

HONDURAS MISSION TRIP If you have old, large, suitcases you no longer want, please contact Rev. Meg Gaston. The group heading to Honduras is in need of suitcases to take medications and supplies down.

TAKE OUT SUNDAY SCHOOL This summer we will offer “take out” Sunday school for families. Sign-up here, or follow the link below to receive a kit of Sunday School lessons and activities for each week in June, July and August. We’ll have a drivethru pick-up for the kits on June 6 from 4-5 pm. June 6 will be the last day of Zoom Sunday school for kids and we look forward to having in-person Sunday school starting in the fall. Sign-up link - https://forms.gle/f6RDRwcdfgtthRfSA

In Memoriam Joseph “Jay” Merrell Mahoney May 4, 2021 Robert Newell Pulliam May 12, 2021 Morris Duncan Marley May 14, 2021 John Leslie Barnes, Sr. May 14, 2021 The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED All church offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, June 1.

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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