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 

"O, Give Thanks" V. Bohanan

Leader: Welcome to the House of God!

People: We have come to be in the presence of the Lord. 

Leader: Today we will celebrate the great gift of Jesus Christ. 

People: Open our hearts, Lord, to hear your words of assurance.

Leader: Come, let us worship God, who loves each and every one of us. 

All:     Thanks be to God. Amen. 

What is an Invocation?

Lord, we are just beginning to get back into the “church year,” a time when our lives settle down into a somewhat predictable pattern. Children are heading back to school, college students to their studies, people to their work. And life goes on. But have we become neglectful in how we are living life? Have we forgotten the many ways in which we have not been faithful to you?

You judge us and love us. You look at what we say and what we have done and ask us to live lives of mercy and peace. As you have forgiven us, help us be forgiving to others. Let us bring peace and hope, keeping doors open for healing and redemption. Walk with us, Lord, this day and all our days. Amen. 

All: Amen.

"He Is Lord" UMH #177

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.

"Thank You, Lord" W. Hawkins

Soloist: Robin Mathews, Alto 

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

"Till We Gather Again" S. Key

Till We Gather Again, God Be with You

Till We Gather Again, God Be with You

May He Give His Love, Give You His Kindness,

Keep You in Perfect Peace

God Be with You Till We Meet Again.

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude

Worship Participants

Worship Leader: Claude Bynum  

Music: Mass Choir 

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

The United Women of Faith Unit meeting will be held Saturday, September 20th at 10 A.M. in the E. J. Cox Fellowship Hall. Look forward to seeing you there as we embark on another meaningful year of fellowship and service.

Nicole Parker, UWF President

Centenary’s Annual Charge Conference will be held Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Centenary UMC at 4:00 p.m. All officers and chairpersons should contact Tamala Young to obtain appropriate forms. Please plan to attend. 

Wear Pink and Denim Sunday, Sunday, October 19th, is Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Please wear pink and denim and bring a donation for the American Cancer Society. 

Wardell Seals, Chair

There is a great opportunity for Centenary UMC to be involved with one of the Orpheum Theatre’s education programs, Neighborhood Play Program.

The Neighborhood Play Program is a community play-making program that explores the stories of a local neighborhood and collaboratively creates a play with and about the community. The Orpheum Theatre Group facilitates a series of free interactive story-based workshops between neighborhood residents and artists, creates a fictional play inspired by the stories, and invites community members to audition and participate in the production alongside professional Orpheum teaching artists. The program culminates in a free public performance.

Last year, the program created a play within the Binghampton community called We All We Got (video linked below). The next neighborhood will be the Soulsville community. Once I heard where the next play will be centered, I immediately recommended Centenary UMC as a source of getting stories from the members due to our rich history.

Here is a link to learn more: https://www.orpheum-memphis.com/education-community/community-programs/neighborhood-play-program

If you are interested in participating or would like to know more information, please contact the church office.              

Eboni Cain, Social Media Manager, Orpheum Theatre Group

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!

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.