WELCOME TO WORSHIP
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. (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.)
PENTECOST • MAY 24, 2026 • 11:00AM
THE 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 love of Christ. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE INTROIT
CANTICLE Trinity Psalms — Z. Randall Stroope O blessed light. Alleluia. He wrapped himself with robes of white, spreading the sky like a great canopy, flames of fire, his servants. He lays his palace beams on glistening waters, and pure, white clouds his messenger, walking on the wings of wind. Soon I shall fly with holy choirs. Then shall the joys be mine that can never end. With heart and voice my lips shall sing in harmony, my voice shall praise eternally. Flames of fire, his servants. Come, Holy Spirit, send forth your light, most radiant light, fall and bring us salvation.
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
Fanfares to the Tongues of Fire — Larry King Veni Creator Spiritus — Sarum plainsong, Mode VIII Come, creator Spirit, visit the souls of your devoted: with your divine grace fill the hearts which you have created.
GREETING CALL TO WORSHIP Come, Holy Spirit, The wind of God, the breath of Life. Come, Holy Spirit, Our Advocate, our Counselor. Come, Holy Spirit, Source of forgiveness, giver of peace. Come, Holy Spirit. Move among us as we worship the living God!
SCRIPTURE — Acts 2:1-21 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON — “A God Like That”
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HYMN OF PROCESSION O Spirit, All-Embracing — THAXTED (See bulletin insert.The congregation is invited to sing stanzas one and three.)
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH We are not alone, we live in God’s world.
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We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the church: to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen. †
AFFIRMATION RESPONSE Festival Alleluia — James Chepponis The Chancel Choir will sing first, then the congregation will be invited to join.
SERMON NOTES
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Creator Spirit, Heavenly Dove — Michael Burkhardt (See bulletin insert. The congregation is invited to sing stanzas one and five.) 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.
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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HYMN
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
#500 Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart — MORECAMBE
PREACHING Reverend Lara “Willis” Greene Senior Minister
Seth Frack, Trombone Brent Harvey, Tuba Charles Smith, Timpani
LITURGIST Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries
CRUCIFER Stella Jane Pierce
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BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Go Now in Peace — Robert Lau Go now in peace, and may God’s peace go with you. Believe and trust his holy word. Amen.
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POSTLUDE Fantasia super Komm, Heiliger Geist BWV 651 — Johann Sebastian Bach
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Thank you for joining us in worship today.
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music & Arts Tate Addis, Organist & Associate Conductor The Chancel Choir Mary Isom, Jeanette Juran, Anne Morgan, Handbells The Ardmore Brass Quintet Luke Boudreault, Trumpet Sam Santiago, Trumpet Tim Papenbrock, Horn
TORCHBEARERS Mary Blythe Maner Thomas Pierce FLOWERS The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Lore, Miss Sara Lore, Sara, John, and Jean Jackson by Ann Lore; also in loving memory of Dr. William B. Cashion by Margie Cashion and his family.
The anthem texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 By entering the Sanctuary, you grant to Centenary United Methodist Church unrestricted right to use and publish, transmit or telecast photographs or likenesses that might be taken of you this day for use in communications related to the church.