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 Came to Magnify the Lord" M. Condon 

Leader: Welcome to this house of the Lord.

People: We thank you for this kind greeting.

Leader: This is a place of hope, healing, and love.

People: Our hearts and spirits are in need of God’s healing touch.

Leader: Here you will be cherished and nurtured.

People: Praise be to God, who offers to us such a place of comfort. 

AMEN.

What is an Invocation?

Lord, we have heard the story of Jacob as he wrestled with the angel, how he asked for the angel to bless him. We, too, come to you for blessing. There are so many times in our lives in which we have felt alienated, downtrodden, alone. It is easy for us to wallow in our misery, to whine about all the perceived injustices that have been heaped upon us. 

But you encourage us to stand strong; to seek the blessings that you have provided for us; to recognize the many ways that you are with us, giving us strength and courage. Be with us again, precious Lord. Guide us. Help us receive your blessings and, in turn, be a blessing to someone else. 

For we ask these things in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior. AMEN.   

All: Amen.

“Praise Is What I Do” W. Murphy 

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.

"You Must Be Born Again" arr. Z. Jones

Soloist: Vietta Lewis, Soprano

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

"We've Come This Far by Faith” A. Goodson

We've come this far by faith, 

Leaning on the Lord

Trusting in His holy word;

He's never failed me yet.

Oh, can't turn around

We've come this far by faith. 

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude

Worship Participants

Worship Leader: Joseph Myers    

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.

After church service, please see Jackie Fanion in the back of church on TODAY to place your order for a polo shirt or t-shirt. The polo shirts are $30.00 each and the T-shirts are $20.00 each. Both come in red or white, with the Centenary logo, in all sizes.

Jackie Fanion can be reached at 901-679-5189 (mobile) or jackiefanion@gmail.com. She can accept cash or check only. Thank you very much.  

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

• Tuesday, Oct 28 at 6 pm

All Saints Sunday will be celebrated on November 2nd. Since the early days of the Christian church, there has been a day set aside each year for remembering and celebrating the lives of those believers who have gone before us. All Saints is a time when we remember and give thanks for all those whose faith has enriched our own; whose love for God has caused our own love to be deepened. We join our hearts with all who have, throughout our lives, been “saints” to us, especially those in our community of faith who have died in the past year.

If you have lost a loved one within the past year and would like to have a candle lit in their memory for All Saints Sunday, please contact the church office, 901-774-7604. 

Sunday, November 9th, we will honor and recognize our veterans – retired or former members of the military – and those who are currently serving! 

We ask that all active military and veterans participate by wearing your uniforms, hat, or military paraphernalia.

If you would like for your name or the name of your family member to be added to the military list, please contact the church office to provide the needed information.  

It is that time of year again. We have received some of the requests from Prison Fellowship and waiting for their completion. Please prepare to participate. The Angel Tree program is designed to provide gifts to children as a token of love. It was specifically designed for children of persons whoare inmates within a prison facility. We extend our program to include children of our church. This year we will follow the same guidelines as proposed by Prison Fellowship for the national Angel Tree Program. Gifts will be purchased and distributed accordingly.

Item #1: Each child will receive two (2) gifts: one article of clothing and one toy, or fun item specifically requested by child.

Item #2: All gifts should cost between $20 to $30. We request that you try to adhere to the guidelines as close as possible. Additional information will be posted in next week’s bulletin.

If you would like to have your child(ren) to participate in this program, please contact either Ms. Kierra Taylor or William Hines by next Sunday to get the appropriate paperwork.

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

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 an informational session where we unpack the critical issues of the day starting at 10am.

• November 8, Voter Education and Engagement

at Centenary United Methodist Church

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.