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: The Lord has called you here this day.

People: Lord, reveal to us your purposes for us.

Leader: Open your hearts to receive God's good news.

People: Lord, make us ready to serve you.

Leader: Come, let us worship God!

People: Let us sing our praises to the Almighty One. AMEN.

What is an Invocation?

Eternal and Almighty God, as we gather today, we are reminded of the generations that have walked before us. We read of Elijah and Elisha traveling the road from Gilgal to the Jordan River, and we recognize that our lives, too, are a journey of transitions, faithfulness, and letting go. Lord, we thank You for the spiritual ancestors, mentors, and guides who have shown us Your light and shared Your mantle. Guide us, O God, as we take up the mantle of faith. Remind us that Your spirit does not leave us when seasons change, but equips us for the road ahead. May we walk in the confidence of Your unfailing presence, today and always. In Your Son Jesus's Holy Name 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.

“Worth"- A. Brown

Soloist: Jerome Blakemore, Tenor

“God Provides"- K. Franklin

Soloist: Andrea Merriweather, 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.                                 

Worship Participants

Worship Leader: Joy Burks

Music: Mass Choir   

Musicians: Cynthia Haley, Gerard Harris, Autry Parker, Roney Simelton

Sound Technician: David Parker

There will be a brief meeting for the Scholarship Committee immediately after service in the W. A. Miller Room. Billie Hansbrough, Chairperson

Tennessee-Western Kentucky Annual 2026 Conference

June 7 - 10, 2026, Murfreesboro First UMC in Murfreesboro, TN. The church is located at 265 W Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Questions? twkac@twkumc.org

Remote participation will be offered for those voting members who cannot attend in person.

For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:6-7 (NIV)

Men's Chorus will sing on Sunday, June 21st.

Rehearsals Schedule:

• Tuesday, June 16th - 7 pm
• Saturday, June 20th - 10:30 am

New Voices Are Welcome!

This year's Health Fair & Back-to-School Drive will be held on July 25, 2026. It's that time again! During our Annual Health Fair, our youth will be hosting our Annual Back-to-School Drive to help students in our community start the school year strong and prepared for success.

Thanks to your support in previous years, we were able to provide school supplies for over 400 Pre-K through 12th grade students and this year, we are expecting even more families in need!

We are asking for your support once again. While we are accepting donations of basic school supplies, monetary donations are preferred so we can purchase the specific items students need most.

Together, we can be a blessing to children and families in our community by helping equip them for a successful school year. We are currently in need of the following:

• Backpacks
• Scissors
• Glue
• Binders/Folders
• #2 Pencils and Pencil Boxes
• Wide Rule/College Rule Paper
• Wide Rule/College Rule Notebooks
• Wide Rule/College Rule Composition Books

I want to sincerely thank everyone for your prayers, calls, and the many thoughtful gifts during my illness. I'm truly grateful to be part of such a strong and caring community. God bless.

Mr. William Hines

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

Do you have a heart for kids? We'd love to have you join our Children & Youth Ministries team! If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, reach out to Robin Mathews to get involved or call the church office at 901-774-7604.

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.