WELCOME TO WORSHIP
GLORIA PATRI #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX 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.
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Most holy and gracious God accept these gifts from our hearts. May they be used to share the message of your love with a world that is hurting. May these gifts shine like light in the darkness offering hope, and peace. May we offer ourselves and dedicate our lives to your service this week using our talents and time to build your kingdom. All this we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY • JANUARY 22, 2023 • 11:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
BAPTISM
Hymn of Praise — René Clausen For Thou hast been our dwelling place from one generation to another before the mountains were brought forth, or e’er the earth was formed, even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God. Amen. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God in His holy temple. Amen, amen. alleluia, Amen. (Psalms 90 & 150)
CALL TO WORSHIP Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth your right hand to help and defend us. We ask this in the name of Christ our Lord. Amen.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #206 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light — HOUSTON
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:
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We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love, whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children’s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen.
#369 Blessed Assurance — ASSURANCE
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE The Lord Bless You and Keep You — John Rutter The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. Amen. (Numbers 6: 24-26)
#191 Jesus Loves Me — JESUS LOVES ME
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 549 — J. S. Bach
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Thank you for joining us in worship today.
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
GREETING INTROIT
HYMN
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BAPTISMAL RESPONSE With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround Rooney with a community of love and forgiveness, that she may grow in her service to others. We will pray for her, that she may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life.
PRELUDE
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
CANTICLE Ye Boundless Realms of Joy — arr. Alice Parker Ye boundless realms of joy, exalt your Maker’s fame, His praise your songs employ above the starry frame. Your voices raise, Ye cherubim and seraphim, to sing his praise. United zeal be shown His wondrous fame to raise, whose glourious name alone deserves our endless praise; earth’s utmost ends his power obey, His glorious sway the sky transcends. SCRIPTURE — Matthew 5:12-20 (pew Bible New Testament page 5) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON — “Wear Life Out”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Hold Out Your Light — arr. Moses Hogan Hold out your light you Heaven bound soldier, let your light shine around the world. Singin’, O, preacher can’t you hold out your light. O, deacon can’t you hold out your light. O, leader can’t you hold out your light, let your light shine around the world. DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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SERMON NOTES
___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister LITURGIST Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries The Reverend R. Craig Ford, Assoc. Minister
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Bill and Allan Hollan by their family. The anthem texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 By entering the Sanctuary, you grant to Centenary United Methodist Church unrestricted right to use and publish, transmit or telecast photographs or likenesses that might be taken of you this day for use in communications related to the church.