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 

"Everybody Clap Your Hands" P. Gray

Leader: Jesus brought healing love to all people.

People: They talked and marveled about his miracles.

Leader: But they really didn’t understand him.

People: They wanted the healing, but not necessarily a change in their lives.

Leader: Jesus brings us transforming compassion.

People: Lord Jesus, keep our minds and our spirits open to your life-changing words. AMEN.

What is an Invocation?

Lord, you know how great our needs are. In these difficult times when families are experiencing great stress, come and bring your healing love to us. Help us to place our trust in you. Remind us again of how you transform lives, not just with healing, but with a spirit of hope and compassion. Keep us hopeful. Teach us not to give up when things are going wrong. Give us faith that can move mountains. Give us hearts that are ready to be of service to others in all times and in all places. 

Bless us O Lord, with a good measure of courage and strength that we may truly serve you. In your mercy and love, help us to reach out to others as you have reached out to us. Enable us to be people of compassion and trust; for we ask these things in Jesus’ Name. AMEN.

All: Amen.

“Christ the King” C. Cymbala

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.

"Thank Ya, Jesus” D. Petties 

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

"New Season” I. Houghton/D. Thomas

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude

Worship Participants

Worship Leader: Dr. Charles Parker      

Music: Blue Notes   

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

 Advent season is the beginning of the liturgical year.  

It is a season of expectation and anticipation, preparation 

and contemplation.  It is four weeks of preparing our hearts 

to receive Jesus our Savior, who will bring incredible promise, healing, hope for peace on earth, and joy to the world.

Beginning November 30th, we will have a family to light the 

Advent candles on each of the Four Sundays in Advent and read scriptures as part of the Advent Liturgical Celebration.

The Hanging of the Greens service will be on November 30, 2025. This service is one of decorating the sanctuary with the symbols of life - evergreens and lights. We will pre-decorate our sanctuary on Monday, November 24th at 10:30 a.m. Volunteers are welcome!!

The Angel Tree program is designed to provide gifts to children as a token of love. It was specifically designed for children of persons that are inmates within a prison facility. 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 $20 to $30. Additional Information will be posted in next week’s bulletin.

Most of the requests are posted online and the link has been emailed to most of you and is posted below. Those that would like to take your tag online feel free to do so until Nov 24th . Please do not take any online tags after that date.

Please, when you take a child’s name, purchase both gifs. His name is in duplicate to ensure this. Gifts should be returned NLT Dec 8 (wrapped and placed in one bag if possible) for distribution on Dec 13.

https://sponsor.angeltreetool.org/64717a95-1257-4b48-9c99-792aa221a316/children

The tree with the remaining tags will be is the area outside the FLC Nov 28. Once you take a tag, please be sure to put your name and number on the tracking sheet beside the CODE#. Thanks to everyone.

Attention all Leaders: Please submit your dates and activities to the church office for the 2024 Church Event Calendar. This calendar is currently being prepared and the deadline to submit your information is December 15th. 

If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Tamala Young at 901-774-7604. 

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.

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.

November 30 (10:30 a.m.) The Hanging of the Greens will be next Sunday. This service is one of decorating the sanctuary with the symbols of life - evergreen and lights. 

January 4th The Epiphany Brunch will be held on January 4, 2026, 12:00 noon in the Family Life Center. 

January 11th (10:30 a.m.) Installation of 2026 Church Officers/Leaders will be held January 11, 2026 during the 10:30 a.m. worship celebration. All officers/leaders are asked to be present.