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 

"Stout Hearted Men" S. Romberg

Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.

People: We glorify our God with songs of thanksgiving and joy.

Leader: God has done great things for us, filling us with grace.

People: God fed our ancestors in the wilderness, God clothes us with hope.

Leader: We will offer our hearts to God, always saying, 'Thank you!' to the One who loves us.

People: We will sing our praises, shouting of God's presence in our lives.

What is an Invocation?

Gracious and Loving God, on this Sunday, as we gather in Your presence, we come with humble and grateful hearts. We thank You for the gift of life, for the beauty of creation that surrounds us, and for the love and unity that bind us together as a church family. Today, we lift up especially the men You have placed in our lives and in our community. On this Men's Day, we thank You for their strength, their service, and their hearts.

May You continue to protect them, guide them, and fill them with wisdom and courage. Strengthen them as fathers, husbands, sons, brothers, and leaders—so they may walk boldly in the purpose You have set before them. Pour out Your grace and blessings upon every family represented here. May our worship today be pleasing in Your sight and may our hearts remain open to Your Word. In the name of Jesus, we pray.  

All: Amen.

"I Love to Praise Him" Traditional

Soloist: Jerome Blakemore, Tenor

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.

"War” C. Jenkins 

Soloist: William Hammond, 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.                                 

Closing Remarks

Dr. Charles Parker, President, UMM 

Rev. Keith Caldwell, Pastor

Extinguishing the Light 

Closing Song

"Stout Hearted Men" (Reprise)  

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude

Worship Participants

Worship Leader: Dr. Charles Parker   

Music: Men’s Chorus  

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 next Sunday, October 5, 2025, here at Centenary at 4:00 p.m. 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

To Sutai W. Burke, who was inducted into the Junior Beta Club at Collierville Middle School. She’s consistently maintained excellence and straight A’s academically. We are all so proud of her and we thank our church family for your love and support.                 

Sean Burke and Family

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

MICAH Organizes People, Power and Money

Save the date: November 9th for fundraiser at Avon Acres,

2 pm-5 pm. Auction items are needed.