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 

"I Thank You, Jesus” Traditional 

Leader: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all you people!

People: With shouts of joy we celebrate the good news of God’s love.

Leader: Open your hearts to the warmth of God’s redeeming love.

People: God has poured such wonder into our lives!

Leader: Come, let us worship God with hearts and souls and voices!

People: Let our praise ring to the rafters and ascend to the heavens! 

What is an Invocation?

Lord, we thank you for the wondrous ways in which you have healed and restored us. There have been countless times when we wondered if the trials and struggles of our lives would overcome us and swallow us; yet you have reached out to redeem us. Just as in the scriptures when Jesus healed the ten people afflicted with leprosy, one, when he saw that he had been healed, returned to Jesus, praising God for the healing that had taken place.

Make our faith as strong as the one of that man. Give us the wisdom to know the source of healing is not in our pleading, but in our acknowledging your love and power. We know that you hear the cries of our hearts and respond always in love. Help us to place our complete trust in your never-ending compassion. For it is in Jesus’ Name, we pray. AMEN.

All: Amen.

"Alpha and Omega" E. Mutanbira

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.

"O, Give Thanks" C. Nicks

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 you 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: Cindy Hull    

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

Pastor Appreciation Month is an opportunity for congregations to give thanks to God for their pastors. It is a time to demonstrate to their Pastors genuine appreciation for their service. We encourage you to take time to let our pastors know how much their ministry means to you. And, don’t forget to lift up our Pastor and his family in prayer on a regular basis.

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. TODAY is the deadline to submit your completed Budget Request form 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

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

Centenary UMC will host its Annual Fall Festival on October 

25, 2025. Refreshments will be served. There will be fun and 

games for all ages, and it will feature our Trunk-or-Treat giveaway! This is an opportunity for us to interact with our children and the children in the community in a fun and entertaining manner. Volunteers are needed. Trunk-or-Treat will be Saturday, October 25th from 3:00-5:30 p.m. Come join in the fellowship and fun! 

Items Needed for Fall Festival

Please note: If you would like to donate or contribute to the

Fall Festival, the following items are needed: Pumpkins (small, medium, large), craft paint, paint brushes, clear plastic cups, corn starch, food coloring and Ziploc sandwich bags. If you would like to donate a monetary gift, those donations can be made directly to the church. If writing a check, please

designate in the memo- "For Youth Ministry." Please email or contact Robin Mathews (mathews.robina@gmail.com) if you have questions. Thanks.

The Orpheum Theatre’s Neighborhood Play Program will start interviewing members of Centenary on November 2nd & 9th after worship service in the E. J. Cox Hall. The interviews will be conducted by Mr. Taylor St. John, Director of the Orpheum Theatre’s Neighborhood Play Neighborhood Play Program. If you would like to participate please contact Elaine Cain at (901) 488-9341. Thank you for your participation.

Elaine Cain, Lay Leader

To Marie Lamon and Jeffrey Moore in the passing of their brother-in-law, Eddie Thomas. Please keep the family in your prayers.                           

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 organizing to assist 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.

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.