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 

"I Came to Magnify the Lord" M. Condon

Leader: Welcome! We are gathered here to celebrate the great promise!

People: Our hearts are ready to receive this good news.

Leader: Jesus asked all of his friends to live lives reflecting the love of God.

People: We are numbered among these friends!

Leader: Open your hearts today. Hear God’s special word just for you!

People: Lord, help us to be ready to receive your word and to live in your love. Amen.

All: Amen.

What is an Invocation?

Dear Lord, we are so fortunate to be gathered here this morning to hear the good news of the promised Spirit of Truth. We celebrate that we are a community of people, each at a different point on his or her faith journey, each seeking your healing love and mercy. We are called to witness to the good news of Jesus, who taught us about God’s love for each one of us and for God’s magnificent creation.

But there are those for whom this word seems a distant hope or experience. They struggle with the difficulties of everyday living, with addictions, with illness, with alienation. Help us to bring the good news to them in gentle kindness and compassionate understanding. Let our actions and attitudes reflect all that Jesus taught us. Keep our hearts open to your love. Help us be witnesses of mercy and hope wherever you place us. We ask this in Jesus’ Name, Amen. 

All: Amen.

“Alpha & Omega” E. Mutanbira

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.

“Don’t Cry” K. Franklin

"He Reigns/Awesome God" K. Franklin

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

"New Season" I. Houghton/D. Thomas                           

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude

Worship Participants

Music: Blue Notes  

Worship Leader: Gwendolyn Gibson    

Musicians: Cynthia Haley, Gerard Harris, 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

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 Sunday, June 22, 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 

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