Centenary United Methodist Church Memphis
Centenary Memphis Worship 5/19/2024
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.
Locations & Times
Centenary United Methodist Memphis
584 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38106, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
YouTube Livestream
Watch current and previous worship services on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/@centenarymemphis/streams✅Member and Visitor Check In!
Check in and let us know if you are worshiping with us on Sunday online or in-person! This helps with our records! You may also send prayer requests, update your contact information, or join our email list!
https://centenarymemphis.breezechms.com/form/a56428Legend
* If able, please stand.
**Worshippers may enter.
†Please refrain from walking
* If able, please stand.
**Worshippers may enter.
†Please refrain from walking
Prelude
Introit
“Worship the Lord”, E. Hawkins
Introit
“Worship the Lord”, E. Hawkins
ENTER AS GOD’S PEOPLE
The Flame of God
Welcome and Greeting**
Announcements
Morning Hymn
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit”, UMH #338
Welcome and Greeting**
Announcements
Morning Hymn
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit”, UMH #338
Call to Worship* (Unison)
Leader: Come, Holy Spirit! Ignite our hearts with joy and confidence!
People: For God has done wondrous things for us.
Leader: Come, Holy Spirit! Fill us with the power of rushing wind that we may faithfully serve you in all that we do.
People: For Christ has called each of us and blessed us!
Leader: Come, Holy Spirit! Be with us today.
People: Help us to boldly proclaim Christ Risen. AMEN.
Leader: Come, Holy Spirit! Ignite our hearts with joy and confidence!
People: For God has done wondrous things for us.
Leader: Come, Holy Spirit! Fill us with the power of rushing wind that we may faithfully serve you in all that we do.
People: For Christ has called each of us and blessed us!
Leader: Come, Holy Spirit! Be with us today.
People: Help us to boldly proclaim Christ Risen. AMEN.
†Morning Invocation
The bars of our prisons melt at the power of the Holy Spirit, O God. We praise and thank you for the fulfillment of the promise made by your Son, Jesus, that we would have a counselor, a guide. We thought we could feel no greater joy than we felt on Easter Sunday when the good news of Jesus’ resurrection greeted our ears! But this surpasses all that. You have come to us in our imprisonment and freed us. You have given us a voice of power and hope to proclaim the good news! You have poured into our lives the Holy Spirit to be with us always! These things are so amazing to us. Thank you. We ask that you be with our dear ones who face illness, who mourn, who feel lost and alone, and who are hurt in so many ways. Help us to reach out to them with loving kindness, in the name of the Holy Spirit. Strengthen us for the times ahead. Give us the courage to proclaim your love with our lives, for we ask this in Jesus’ Name, Amen.
All: Amen.
https://www.umc.org/en/content/glossary-invocationAll: Amen.
Song of Adoration
“Holy Ghost”, Babineaux/Bowe/Brown/Jay/Lake
“Holy Ghost”, Babineaux/Bowe/Brown/Jay/Lake
Affirmation of Faith, UMH #881
The Apostles' Creed
https://www.umc.org/en/content/glossary-apostles-creedGloria Patri*
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.
Anthem
“Where the Spirit Is”, K. Franklin
Testimonials (2 to 3 Minutes)
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.
Anthem
“Where the Spirit Is”, K. Franklin
Testimonials (2 to 3 Minutes)
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD
Scripture Reading
Ezekiel 37:1-14 (NRSV)
Ezekiel 37:1-14 (NRSV)
Song of Preparation
“Take It to the Lord in Prayer”, N. Williams
“Take It to the Lord in Prayer”, N. Williams
† Sermon
“The Hand of the Lord Came Upon Me”
Pastor Keith Caldwell
“The Hand of the Lord Came Upon Me”
Pastor Keith Caldwell
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
† If you have decided to follow Jesus or want to join Centenary visit the link below or call the church office at 901-774-7604.
https://centenarymemphis.com/welcome-to-centenary-memphis/Hymn of Invitation
“Spirit Song”, UMH #347
Altar Call/Prayer
“Spirit Song”, UMH #347
Altar Call/Prayer
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Your gifts can be sent with Regular Mail, Cash App ($CentenaryMemphis), PayPal, or call ahead and drop off your offering at the church. See the link for details.
https://centenarymemphis.com/giving/Doxology and Prayer of Dedication
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.
https://www.umc.org/en/content/glossary-doxology
SENDING FORTH
Extinguishing the Light
Closing Song
“New Season”, Houghton/Thomas
Dismissal with Blessing
Postlude
Closing Song
“New Season”, Houghton/Thomas
Dismissal with Blessing
Postlude
DEPART AS DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST
Worship Participants
Choir: Blue Notes
Worship Leader: Bill Gibson
Musicians: Cynthia Haley, Gerard Harris, Autry Parker, Jr., Roney Simelton
Sound Technician: David Parker
Online Worship Team:
Cynthia Haley, James Haley, II, Larue Keller, Robin Mathews, Charles Parker, Denise Parker, Nicole Parker, Rosalyn Ross, Glenese Scales, Geralyn Seals, Renee Parker Sekander, Kierra Taylor
Choir: Blue Notes
Worship Leader: Bill Gibson
Musicians: Cynthia Haley, Gerard Harris, Autry Parker, Jr., Roney Simelton
Sound Technician: David Parker
Online Worship Team:
Cynthia Haley, James Haley, II, Larue Keller, Robin Mathews, Charles Parker, Denise Parker, Nicole Parker, Rosalyn Ross, Glenese Scales, Geralyn Seals, Renee Parker Sekander, Kierra Taylor
Announcements
📲Update Your Contact Information
Please make sure the church office has your current contact information (email, address, and phone number) for emails, future mailings and calling posts.
https://centenarymemphis.breezechms.com/form/0b344072Bible Study
*Tuesday Night Bible Study (On Break)
Tuesday Night Bible study has completed the book of Matthew. We will resume Tuesday, June 4, 2024, studying the book of 1st Corinthians.
Thanks, Rev. Frank Jones
*Wednesday Night Bible Study (6:00 p.m.)
Please check with the church office (774-7604) for information and materials for the Tuesday Night and Wednesday Night Bible Studies.
Bible Study is the study of the Bible as a personal religious or spiritual practice. If we are serious and really want to be the hands and feet of Jesus, we must build a relationship with God, and Bible Study gives us the guidance we need.
Tuesday Night Bible study has completed the book of Matthew. We will resume Tuesday, June 4, 2024, studying the book of 1st Corinthians.
Thanks, Rev. Frank Jones
*Wednesday Night Bible Study (6:00 p.m.)
Please check with the church office (774-7604) for information and materials for the Tuesday Night and Wednesday Night Bible Studies.
Bible Study is the study of the Bible as a personal religious or spiritual practice. If we are serious and really want to be the hands and feet of Jesus, we must build a relationship with God, and Bible Study gives us the guidance we need.
Today is Heritage Sunday!
We honor our unique legacy by reflecting upon our rich heritage and celebrating the journey of the Church, acknowledging how it has shaped us and continues to guide us today. Heritage Sunday prompts us to honor the past and embrace God's ongoing call to our community. Visit General Commission on Archives and History at https://gcah.org/ for more history about the United Methodist Church.
https://gcah.org/Choir Rehearsal
Men's Chorus rehearsal is scheduled to sing on June 9th.
New members are welcome!
Tuesday, May 21st, 6 pm
Tuesday, May 28th, 6 pm
Tuesday, June 4th, 6pm
Saturday, June 8th, 10:30 am
New members are welcome!
Tuesday, May 21st, 6 pm
Tuesday, May 28th, 6 pm
Tuesday, June 4th, 6pm
Saturday, June 8th, 10:30 am
Project Transformation Summer Program
Project Transformation will be returning to Centenary in the summer of 2024! Project Transformation is an eight-week summer enrichment experience for children in grades 1-8 hosted by a United Methodist church.
The children served come from the surrounding Memphis area. All the activities are led by a team of college interns who plan and organize bible lessons, recreation, and reading skills activities.
The children served come from the surrounding Memphis area. All the activities are led by a team of college interns who plan and organize bible lessons, recreation, and reading skills activities.
Centenary United Women in Faith Meeting
The Centenary Women in Faith meet on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in the Family Life Center at 10:30 a.m. We will discuss the May Lesson on page 39 of our Program Book. All ladies are encouraged to read it before coming to the meeting. This is our last regular meeting before our summer vacation. Please make every effort to attend.
Thanks in advance! Erma P. Williams
Thanks in advance! Erma P. Williams
Reading Volunteers Needed for Project Transformation
Background Checks Required
Volunteers are needed during the week of June 10-13 (Centenary week), for reading with the students. Please contact Mrs. Glennette Mayo or Tamala Young to sign up. 901-774-7604.
Volunteers are needed to listen to children read for 40
minutes. Reading takes place June 6 – July 28, Monday through Thursday from 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. All volunteers 18 and older must complete a background check prior to volunteering.
Volunteers are needed during the week of June 10-13 (Centenary week), for reading with the students. Please contact Mrs. Glennette Mayo or Tamala Young to sign up. 901-774-7604.
Volunteers are needed to listen to children read for 40
minutes. Reading takes place June 6 – July 28, Monday through Thursday from 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. All volunteers 18 and older must complete a background check prior to volunteering.
2024 TWK Annual Conference
Hotel information is available for the 2024 TWK Annual Conference, which will be held June 17 - 19, 2024 at Murfreesboro First UMC. Registration begins for Clergy and Lay voting members on April 1, 2024. As in the past, there will be a livestream for congregation members who want to follow the proceedings. Also, online voting access will be available for annual conference members who cannot attend in person. For more information, please visit the annual conference webpage, at twkumc.org/AC2024. From the desk of Elaine P. Cain, Lay Leader
https://twkumc.org/AC2024/🎓Graduate's Day
If you have/will be graduating from high school, trade school, college, or graduate school, please see Robin Mathews or complete the form below. Graduate's Day will be Sunday, May 26, 2024.
https://centenarymemphis.breezechms.com/form/graduates2024
Health and Welfare: SAVE-THE-DATES
1) Centenary 2024 Back-To-School Health Fair, Saturday, July 20, 2024, 10 am-2 pm.
2) Blood Pressure and Glucose Testing Every Fourth Sunday, Unless Otherwise Noted
**Before Service (10 am-10:15 am)
**(30) Minutes after Service
2) Blood Pressure and Glucose Testing Every Fourth Sunday, Unless Otherwise Noted
**Before Service (10 am-10:15 am)
**(30) Minutes after Service
Grief Counseling Ministry
I am available for Grief Counseling. Persons in need of guidance and support during their bereavement may contact me at 219-789-4923, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If the need occurs before or after these hours, feel free to call.
Rev. W. Frank Jones, Jr
Rev. W. Frank Jones, Jr
Harambee 2024
Save the Date: Southeastern Jurisdiction Black Methodists for Church Renewal, Youth Harambee 2024 Conference June 26-30, 2024, at Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC.
Theme: “God First + Hard Work”, Proverbs 16:3
Registration Dates:
May 1st – May 29th - $300.00
June 1st – June 7th -$325.00
For more information contact: SEJYOUTHHARAMBEE@gmail.com
Theme: “God First + Hard Work”, Proverbs 16:3
Registration Dates:
May 1st – May 29th - $300.00
June 1st – June 7th -$325.00
For more information contact: SEJYOUTHHARAMBEE@gmail.com
Church Van Services Now Available
If you need a pick-up on Sunday mornings, please contact the church office (774-7604) to be added to the list.
Opportunities to Serve (We Need Your Help!)
Centenary’s Clothes Closet
The Shalom Zone Clothes Closet is open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you would like to volunteer at the Clothes Closet, please call Mrs. Toni Hines (901-212-1129).
https://centenarymemphis.com/centenary-clothes-closet/Free Hearts Organization – Volunteers Needed
We are looking for purpose-driven volunteers to help with our programs in jails and prisons in West Tennessee.
Free Hearts is an organization led by formerly incarcerated women that provides support, education, and advocacy in organizing families impacted by incarceration, with the ultimate goal of reuniting families and keeping families together.
For more information visit www.freeheartsorg.com.
Free Hearts is an organization led by formerly incarcerated women that provides support, education, and advocacy in organizing families impacted by incarceration, with the ultimate goal of reuniting families and keeping families together.
For more information visit www.freeheartsorg.com.
Electronic Giving and Offering Plates
Electronic Giving
Online giving is available on the church’s website. You may also give through PayPal or Cash App-search for $CentenaryMemphis.
Offering Plates
Reminder – “Loose cash” placed in the gold offering plates is counted as general offering and goes toward Operations. Loose money placed in the baskets is counted as Consecration unless specified for special offerings.
Online giving is available on the church’s website. You may also give through PayPal or Cash App-search for $CentenaryMemphis.
Offering Plates
Reminder – “Loose cash” placed in the gold offering plates is counted as general offering and goes toward Operations. Loose money placed in the baskets is counted as Consecration unless specified for special offerings.
Announcements for the Church Bulletin
Please be reminded that all announcements, including inserts in any format, requests, or worship material must be approved by the Pastor. If you have announcement(s)/insert(s) to be included in the weekly bulletin, contact Ms. Tamala Young at 901-774-7604 no later than 12 p.m. on Wednesday.
Announcements or any other worship material submitted after 12 p.m. on Wednesday will not be added to the bulletin. All printing will be done on Wednesday. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Announcements or any other worship material submitted after 12 p.m. on Wednesday will not be added to the bulletin. All printing will be done on Wednesday. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Digital Ministry Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed! Looking for those interested media ministry including Social Media Management, Photography, Video Camera Operation, Video Production, and Live Streaming Support. Contact James Haley via the form below.
https://centenarymemphis.com/contact-us/YouTube
How to access sermons and music videos: Click the link below to go to the "Centenary United Methodist Church - Memphis, TN" YouTube channel. Hit the subscribe button to find us easily and click the notification bell to be notified when a video is uploaded.
https://www.youtube.com/@centenarymemphis