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 

"Hallelujah, You're Worthy" J. McAllister 

Leader: Wherever you go, from the top of the highest mountain or into the deep abysses of the earth, God knows you.

People: Wherever we go, God knows our name.

Leader: Whatever you do, from the time you wake up until you lay your head down again, God knows you.

People: Whatever we do, God knows our name. 

Leader: However you live, from your inner thoughts to your public acts and everything in between, God knows you. 

People: However we live, God knows our name. 

Leader: We gather to worship God, who loves us, knows us, and calls us by name.

People: We gather to worship God, for we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God who knows our name!

What is an Invocation?

All-knowing and wise God, there is nothing that escapes your notice. Not even us. Wherever we go, you are there. Whatever we do, you see us. Our thoughts and actions you know them all. Yet, you do not reject us. Instead, you love us. You love us so much you receive us just as we are. And yet, you love us even more. Your love calls us to truth. Your love calls us to change.

Your love calls us to peace. With your word, challenge and call us to repentance. As we come with siblings from all over the world to the Lord’s Table, search our hearts and reveal us to ourselves. By your Spirit, lead us in the right path by your love - life everlasting in Jesus’ name. 

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.

"God Made Me" J. Bartholomew

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

"Make Us One" C. Cymbala  

Make us one, Lord , Make us one

Holy spirit, make us one, Let your love grow

So the world will know, We are one in You

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude

Worship Participants

Worship Leader: Rev. W. Frank Jones   

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

The Women's Chorus will sing on All Saints Sunday, November 2nd. Rehearsal Schedule:

• Tuesday, Oct 21 at 6 pm
• Tuesday, Oct 28 at 6 pm

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 12, 2025, to Cecelia Patrick or Kametris Wyatt.

Centenary Finance Committee

Thank you for your phone calls, acts of kindness and most importantly, your prayers during my illness - are truly appreciated. I am now at home recovering, please continue to keep me in your prayers. God bless.        

LaTatonsha Gladney

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

Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis

Faith in Action

Building a better community through civic engagement.

Join us for these informational sessions where we unpack the critical issues of the day. Both events are 10 am to noon.

• October 25, Healthcare/Food Justice/Racism

First Congregational Church, 1000 Cooper St.

• November 8, Voter Education and Engagement

 Centenary United Methodist Church, 584 E. McLemore Ave.  

For more info please contact: Shirley Bondon, blackclergytn@gmail.com

MICAH Organizes People, Power and Money

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

2 pm-5 pm. Auction items are needed.