To be a diverse community of faith, committed to worship, spiritual growth, and service through Christian love.

The Centenary Family is honored that you are visiting with us. Our prayer is that the Lord will bless each of us as we open ourselves to God's presence, Word, and Holy Spirit. If you are new to our congregation, please share with us your contact information so we can share with you information about the church's varied areas of ministry.

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

Introit 

"Woke Up This Mornin’" AAHH #566 

Leader: Great is the Lord!

People: God’s greatness is beyond our understanding.

Leader: Yet God has revealed God’s self in Jesus Christ.

People: Through Jesus we have come to know the absolute love of God.

Leader: Lift up your hearts and praise the Lord!

People: May God continue to bless God’s people with peace. Amen.

What is an Invocation?

Lord of love, you have asked us to keep your commandments. In your life you demonstrated the power of love to effect healing, redemption, and hope in the lives of all your people. Yet we are so unsure of the gifts that you have given us for ministry that we wonder if we can really do what you want us to do. We are arrogant in our demands of your mercy and timid in our awareness of the blessings and gifts you have given to us.

That’s why we’re here today. We really want to sense your presence and receive courage truly to be your people in this world that you have lent to us. Remind us when we bring names and circumstances before your throne of Grace that we also bring our own needs and concerns. Lay your healing hand upon our hearts and spirits. We place our lives and our trust in you, O Lord. AMEN. 

All: Amen.

“Something about That Name” AAHH #301

What is The Apostles' Creed

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.

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.

“Bless the Lord” AAHH #105 

"Blessed Assurance" AAHH #508

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

"God Be with You" AAHH #639  

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude

Worship Participants

Music: Congregational Singing  

Worship Leader: Bill Gibson   

Musicians: Gerard Harris, Patrice Myers, Autry Parker, Jr., Roney Simelton

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

The Scholarship Committee will meet immediately after 10:30 a.m. worship service TODAY in the W. A. Miller Room. All members please plan to be there.     

Billie Hansbrough 

If you have/will be graduating from high school, college, or a graduate school, please see Robin Mathews to complete your form. Graduate's Day will be NEXT Sunday, May 25, 2025.

United Women in Faith,

Please note that our upcoming United Women in Faith meeting has been rescheduled:

New Meeting Date:

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: E.J. Cox Hall

This is a change from our originally scheduled date of May 17, 2025. I hope everyone will be able to attend. Looking forward to seeing you there!         

Nicole Parker, UWF President 

Soulsville Basketball teams (Elementary, Middle School, and High School) have returned for practice in our gym. They will be on alternating days and practice times are from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Centenary's Health and Wellness Team, will be conducting CPR and First-Aid training, Saturday, June 07, 2025, 9am-12pm.

If you plan to attend, please contact Ms. Edwina Gray, 901.262.0002, and mention you are registering for the training at Centenary. The last day to register is Friday, May 30, 2025. There will be no registration the day of the class.

Thanks! 

Wardell Seals, Chair & William Hines, Co-Chair

Thank you to Mr. Gerald Fanion for providing the hand fans for us last Sunday. We truly appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness!                     

Worship Chair 

Rev. W. Frank Jones is available for Grief Counseling. 

Persons in need of guidance and support during their bereavement may contact him at 219-789-4923.

Our Capital Campaign continues. Thank you for your pledges and contributions to date.

We Need Your Help!

Centenary United Methodist Church is in the process of organizing a Homebound Visitation Committee. The purpose of this committee is to assist the pastor in supporting and caring for members who are unable to engage in in-person community life.

If you would like to serve on this committee, please call the church office at 901-774-7604 and provide your name, number, and email address.

The Worship Leader, Ushers, Communion Stewards, and Acolyte Ministry can use you. If you are interested in serving in one of these ministries, please contact the church office at 901-774-7604.

BMCR will be serving as Communion Servers at TWK Annual Conference 2025 Opening Worship June 1st, Collierville UMC at 6:30 pm. We need commitments from at least 20 across our churches. Being a communion server at your local church is not required. Use the Sign-Up Genius link below or contact Cynthia Haley (chaley@centenarymemphis.com) to register your willingness to serve by Friday, May 1st. Further information will be shared soon.

Communion Server Sign Up

Glenese Scales, TWK BMCR Chair