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Centenary United Methodist Memphis

584 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38106, USA

Sunday 10:30 AM

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* If able, please stand.

**Worshippers may enter.

†Please refrain from walking

The Flame of God

Welcome and Greeting**

Announcements

Morning Hymn

"At the Cross" AAHH#264

Leader: We are called together this day to praise God.

People: We ask that God will put us on pathways to service to others.

Leader: The Lord will walk with us as we faithfully witness to Christ’s love.

People: Open our hearts, Lord, to receive your words and will.

Leader: Come, let us worship God!

People: Let us sing our praises to God our Redeemer and Healer. 

Amen.

What is an Invocation?

When we are new disciples, we are eager to be sent out on a mission for Christ. We are eager to proclaim, to shout God’s praise to the people, to comfort, guide, and heal. But time takes its toll on us. We begin to let doubt assail our enthusiasm. And then we hear Mark’s gospel message. Jesus is ridiculed by his hometown people. They can’t imagine that one of their number could be God’s chosen One. They are focusing on what they know...that he is a carpenter, the son of a carpenter, and brother to James, Joses, Judas, Simon, and several sisters.

Jesus reminds them that they are short-- sighted. And with sadness, he recalls that even the prophets are not honored or respected in their hometowns. That is the world into which Jesus is sending his disciples, cautioning them to take nothing extra with them. He suggests that they rely on the hospitality of people, and when it is not present, to shake the dust off their shoes and move on. We have difficulty with that practice because we want everyone to like and support us.

Lift us up from our fears, Lord. Place us squarely on the path of service. Guide our feet and our hearts, merciful God. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. AMEN.

All: Amen.

What is The Apostles' Creed

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen. Amen.

2-3 Minutes

"Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus" AAHH#384

†Scripture Reading

2 Corinthians 12:2-10

"Goodness of God” J. Johnson, et. al

Soloist: Jessica Merriweather, Alto

What is Communion

Dismissal from the Lord’s Table

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

If you have decided to follow Jesus or want to join Centenary visit the link below or call the church office at 901-774-7604.

https://centenarymemphis.com/welcome-to-centenary-memphis/ 

Invitational Hymn          

"We Offer Christ" AAHH #355

Altar Call/Prayer   

Offertory

What is the Offertory

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.                                 

Extinguishing the Light 

Closing Song

Closing Song - "This Little Light of Mine" AAHH#549

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude

Worship Participants

Musicians: Gerard Harris, Autry Parker, Jr, Roney Simleton

Sound Technician: David Parker

Online Worship Team: James Haley, II, LaRue Keller, Robin Mathews, Charles Parker, Denise Parker, Nicole Parker, Rosalyn Ross, Glenese Scales, Geralyn Seals, Renee Parker Sekander, Kierra Taylor

Background Checks Required

Volunteers are needed to listen to children read for 40 minutes.

Reading takes place June 6 – July 28, Monday through Thursday from 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

All volunteers 18 and older must complete a background check prior to volunteering. 

Pastor Keith Caldwell and Centenarians have been invited to attend Tri-Community UMC Homecoming and Revival, beginning Sunday, September 8th at 9:30 a.m. and then Monday, September 9th–Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Pastor Keith Caldwell will be the guest speaker for Homecoming on Sunday morning, September 8th. The theme is “Against All Odds”.  

We are planning to take a charter bus from Memphis to Omaha and the cost is $100 for those who would like to participate. Members will be responsible for lodging and other travel expenses.

If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please contact Tamala Young at 901-774-7604.  

Rev. Frank Jones is available for Grief Counseling. Persons

in need of guidance and support during their bereavement

may contact him at 219-789-4923, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

If the need occurs before or after these hours, still feel free

to call.                          

To Juliette Payne and her family in the passing of her father, Mr. Johnnie Cooper. His funeral will be held on Saturday,

July 13, 2024, here at Centenary.  

His viewing will be held on Friday, July 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home, 1638 Sycamore View Rd., Memphis, TN 38134, and his burial will be held on Monday, July 15th at 10:00 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, 824 Dudley St. Memphis, TN 38104.

Please keep Juliette Payne and her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 

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