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 

"In the Beauty of Holiness" AAHH #106

Leader: Praise be to God who has freed us from oppression!  

People: Praise be to God who has healed our wounded souls!

Leader: Let our hearts rejoice at God’s redeeming love.  

People: Let our voices raise in songs of thanksgiving for all that God is doing for us.

Leader: Come, let us worship the Lord with our whole hearts!

People: May our praise and voices resound with joy! Amen. 

All: Amen.

What is an Invocation?

Patient and loving God, open our hearts to receive your healing words of comfort and hope. Enable us to be people who offer compassion in the presence of sorrow; hope in the presence of desolation; light in the presence of darkness.

Walk with us and strengthen us. Give us spirits of eagerness to serve and witness to your love. Help us to receive the blessings and to use the gifts that we have been given to serve you in all that we say, think, and do. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

All: Amen.

"God Is So Good" AAHH #156

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.

“Hold to God's Unchanging Hand” AAHH #404

"I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” I. Stanphill  

Soloist: Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson, Soprano

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 Has Smiled on Me” AAHH #152

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude

Worship Participants

Worship Leader: Rosalyn Ross

Music: Congregational Singing 

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, Stephanie Walker

WHY SIGN: 

• Your health matters - toxic air pollution causes respiratory disease, cancer, and heart problems 
• Your voice matters – these agencies and elected officials work for US, not billionaire corporations 
• Environmental justice matters - South Memphis has suffered enough pollution 

TAKE ACTION TODAY: 

Sign below if you believe Memphis residents deserve clean air and transparent government: 

support.naacp.org/a/stop-illegal-pollution-memphis

The Ushers will have a brief meeting immediately after the morning worship service, on July 27th, in the W.A Miller Room.         

Beverly Lamon and Glenette Mayo

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.

My Centenary Family,

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one 

of you who joined me for my house blessing. Your presence, prayers, and warm wishes made the day even more special 

and meaningful. It was truly a blessing to share this joyful occasion with such a loving and supportive community. May the Lord continue to bless you and your households as richly as He has blessed mine.      

With gratitude and love, Pastor Keith Caldwell 

Teamsters National Black Caucus Gala Coming July 2025 

Teamsters TNBC will host its Annual Educational 

Scholarship Gala July 26, 2025, at Avon Acres, 4361 

Summer Ave, at 7:00 p.m. The Gala will feature as keynote speaker the former President of MICAH, Rev. Dr. Rosalyn Nichols. Tickets are available. Reserve your table and sponsorships at… www.TNBCMemphisDeltaChapter.org. Your financial support will go towards youth - awarded scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year and can ensure continued financial support for previous awardees as they continue pursuing their degrees.

NAN March on Wall Street 

Join us for the National Action Network historical March on Wall Street in New York City, Thursday, August 28, 2025. We will have a bus leaving Memphis. If you are interested in attending or would like to know more information, please contact the church office. We would love for you all to join us.  

We Need Your Help!

We are in the process of organizing and assisting the pastor in supporting as well as caring for our sick-and-shut-in members. If you are aware of any homebound members, please call the church office and give their contact information {name, address, phone number} to the secretary. We welcome the opportunity to care for our members. Thank you in advance for your prayers as we undertake this endeavor.

Billie Hansbrough, Chairperson

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.