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 

"We've Come to Praise Him" R. Smallwood

Leader: It is easy to stand here in the valley of our comfort.

People: We know what to expect and what is expected of us.

Leader: But Christ calls us to the mountain top to receive a new vision.

People: We are not sure we are ready for that.

Leader: Place your hope and trust in Christ, for He is your guide.

People: Let us open our hearts to Christ, ready for the vision he places before us. AMEN.

All:  Thanks be to God. Amen. 

What is an Invocation?

God of history and hope, we come before you with a question that echoes through the ages: Where are the voices of your prophets? We are grateful for your ancient messengers—apostles, prophets, martyrs, and saints—whose faithful witness has stirred the hearts of generations. We thank you that in these last days, you have spoken to us definitively through your Son, Jesus, the radiance of your glory and the exact imprint of your nature.

Fill us with your Holy Spirit, so that we do not wait for a prophet to tell us what is right, but are transformed into your compassionate, justice-seeking image bearers. Make us agents of change in this world, giving us courage to speak and to teach others about your love for all people. And now, Lord, send us out into a world that needs your love through our hands. May we, the body of Christ, become the voice that announces your kingdom. Do not let us grow weary in doing good. Strengthen us, encourage us, and use us for your glory. In the name of the One who was and is and is to come, we pray. Amen.

All: Amen.

"Forever You're My King"  J. Mitchell

Soloist: Vietta Lewis, Soprano 

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.

"I Almost Let Go" K. Carr

Soloist: Jerome Blakemore, Tenor

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

"Shalom to You" UMH #666  

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude

Worship Participants

Worship Leader: Rosalyn Ross   

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

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. 

Please fill out the Budget Request form requesting 2026 financial support for your church organization. The form can be found in the Finance mailbox located in the FLC hallway. Submit your completed budget request form no later than October 3, 2025, to Cecelia Patrick or Kametris Wyatt.

Centenary Finance Committee

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

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.

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

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