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

Leader: As we begin this season of Lent, we come, turning our hearts back to God.

People: We come seeking renewal and deeper faith.

Leader: The Lord calls us to walk in love and mercy.

People: We open our lives to God's transforming Spirit.

Leader: Let us worship the God of grace and truth.

People: Let us worship God together!

What is an Invocation?

Loving and gracious God, as we step into this new month, we pause to give thanks for the gift of life renewed and the hope that comes with each beginning. Lent calls us to reflection, to turning our hearts toward You, and to growing closer in Your presence. We confess the times we have been afraid, stagnant, or unwilling to follow Your call. Forgive us for when we cling to comfort rather than embrace Your transformation. Grant us courage to let go of fear, pride, and old habits that keep us from fully living as Your disciples. Fill us with the light of Your Spirit, that we may serve others with generosity and humility.

Teach us to see Your presence in the ordinary moments of our lives and to find rest in Your steadfast love. Renew our hearts, our minds, and our spirits, as the early signs of spring remind us of new life breaking forth. Guide our steps, O Lord, that we may walk in faith and hope, sharing Your grace with all whom we meet. May our worship, our work, and our daily living reflect Your love and mercy, and may we leave this place ready to act as Your hands and feet in the world. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, we pray. Amen.

All: Amen.

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.

"Give Me Jesus/Jesus Paid It All" -Arr. H. Lee

"Do This in Mem'ry of Me" J. Kinchen

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

"At the Cross” (refrain only) AAHH #264

Dismissal with Blessing

Postlude

Worship Participants

Worship Leader: Dr. Elizabeth Williams

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

If you are celebrating a birthday in the month of March, please text or email Nicole Parker with your birthdate and picture.

No worries if you don't have a picture -- I'll be happy to take one for you! Please plan to be available this Sunday immediately following church service for a quick photo. Thanks!

Dr. Nicole Parker

Women's Chorus rehearsals in preparation for UWF Sunday are as follows:

Tuesdays at 6 pm

Mar 3rd

Mar 10th

Mar 17th

The United Women of Faith Unit meeting will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10:30 am in the E.J. Cox Hall.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Dr. Nicole Parker, Chair

March 15th is UMCOR Sunday (formerly called "One Great Hour of Sharing"). We will observe UMCOR Sunday, supporting the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Your gifts help provide disaster relief, sustainable development, and support for communities in crisis around the world. Please give generously---100% of designated gifts go directly to relief and development efforts, ensuring help reaches those in need quickly and effectively.

The Lenten Season has officially begun! It's a time of solemn reflection and repentance. A season where we pause, look inward, and realign ourselves spiritually according to Jesus Christ.

Rev. Keith Caldwell

• March 29th: Palm Sunday/Passion/ Holy Week Begins
• April 3rd: Good Friday
• April 4th: Easter Egg Hunt
• April 5th: Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday will be April 5, 2026. If you need an Easter speech for your child/children, please see Robin Mathews or give her a call at 901-949-2891.

The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis offers scholarships totaling more than $160,000 in 30 categories for both Graduating High School Seniors and Adult Learners.

The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis administers more than 30 scholarship funds for which members of your place of worship might be interested in applying. Details about all available scholarships can be found on our website at www.cfgm.org/scholarships.

All scholarship applications must be submitted online through our website no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact us at vanessa.williams@cfgm.org or 901-722-0032.

This scholarship opportunity is available to graduating seniors who either reside or attend a school or church in the 38106, 38114, 38126 or 38127 ZIP codes.

As an organization serving these ZIP codes, some of your program participants may be eligible to apply for the scholarship. Provided to your church for your review is a flyer that gives an overview of the scholarship, the eligibility requirements and information on how to apply.

As one of the sponsors of the scholarship and the proud son of Ann Willis, I encourage you to reach out and identify talented students who could benefit from this opportunity and inspire them to apply for the scholarship.

The application process is being administered by the Community Foundation through their website www.cfgm.org. Applicants will need to follow the "Scholarship" link to access the online application. The application deadline is 4:00 p.m. on April 1, 2026. I look forward to having an opportunity to partner with you as we strive to honor the legacy of Ann Willis and support our youth in their future pursuits.

Should you have any questions that I may be able to address, please contact me at awwillis@comcap-partners.com.

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

If you would like to work with the Children/Youth Ministries, please contact Robin Mathews.

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.