FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 11, 2025 • 11:00AM
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COMMUNITY
GATHERS
Welcome to worship at Centenary! We are a church for everyone. As you prepare for worship, we invite you to greet your neighbor and share the
INTROIT
All that Hath LIfe and Breath — René Clausen
All that hath life and breath, praise ye the Lord. Shout to the Lord, alleluia. Praise Him, Laud Him, Alleluia!
†OPENING PRAYER
O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people; Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
†HYMN OF PROCESSION
#89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee — HYMN TO JOY
†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
†AFFIRMATION RESPONSE
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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.
BAPTISM
BAPTISMAL RESPONSE
Do you as Christ’s body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ? We do.
Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include this family, now before you, in your care?
We give thanks for all that God has already given you and welcome you in Christian love. With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround Holly with a community of love and forgiveness, that she may grow in her service to others. We will pray for her, that she may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life.
HYMN
#191 Jesus Loves Me — JESUS LOVES ME
(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.)
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
SCRIPTURE — Luke 21:1-4
This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON — “Nothing Less Than Usual”
OFFERTORY
Fanfare — Michael Keller
†DOXOLOGY
#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
†PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Receive these gifts, O Lord. May they be magnified by your Holy Spirit to teach your children about your love, to show the world your grace, to bring healing to the broken hearted, to comfort the grieving, to embrace the needy, and to praise your name. We offer ourselves as instruments of your peace to the world. We offer our talents, our time, and our gifts to you. Use us as you will. Deploy us for your benevolence. Transform our hearts as we transform the world. We pray this in your Holy name. Amen.
RECOGNITION OF GRADUATING SENIORS
Wherever you wander, no matter how dark the night, remember our deep love for you and the welcome you will always find in God’s family. May God’s beauty, unconditional love, mercy, and grace chase after you every day of your life. Amen.
†HYMN #2218 You Are Mine — YOU ARE MINE
†BENEDICTION
†BENEDICTION RESPONSE
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. (Numbers 6: 24-26)
†POSTLUDE Thank you for joining us in worship today.
WE CELEBRATE OUR GRADUATING SENIORS
Sidney Baird
Ward Bennett
Lydia Berger
Olivia Bland
Harris Breitling
Keegan Brown
Will Bumgarner
Grace Campbell
Ann Cooper Cannon
Sarah Rhoades Cox
Jay Dunnagan
Aaron Greer
Lauren Grubbs
Ava Gutshall
Lexa Hedgecock
Joanna Holden
Anna Hollan
Charlotte Hubbard
Bobby Hunter
Adelaide Jernigan
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
PREACHING
The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister
LITURGIST
The Reverend Kate May, Assoc. Minister
The Reverend Meg Peters, Assoc. Minister
MUSIC
Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries
Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar
The Chancel Choir
Sam Howell, Music Ministry Intern
West End Ringers: Camille Jones, Director
CRUCIFER
Adelaide Jernigan
TORCHBEARERS
Jay Dunnagan
Beverly Douglas
Sophie Johnson
Amory Kelly
Jacob Klein
Annie Koufman
Caroline Lovett
Mac Murphy
Alice Neelon
Addison Nicks
Anne Overman
Charlie Owens
Wyatt Pearce
Georgia Powers
Jeannie Reed
Olivia Ritchie
Emma Rogers
Perry Skorich
Olivia Stubbs
Finn Wachtel
Jack Wall
Lilly Zaks