WELCOME TO WORSHIP
AFFIRMATION RESPONSE Festival Alleluia — James Chepponis The Chancel Choir will sing first, then the congregation will be invited to join.
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
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HYMN
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#312 Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise — LLANFAIR
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)
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POSTLUDE
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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER • APRIL 27, 2025 • 11:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS Welcome to worship at Centenary! We are a church for everyone. As you prepare for worship, we invite you to greet your neighbor and share the love of Christ. †
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.
(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.)
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE
This Joyous Eastertide — arr. Sondra Tucker
GREETING INTROIT
All that Hath LIfe and Breath — René Clausen All that hath life and breath, praise ye the Lord. Shout to the Lord, alleluia. Praise Him, Laud Him, Alleluia!
CALL TO WORSHIP When the disciples thought all hope was lost Jesus offered them Peace When their doubts seemed too great Jesus offered them Peace When their questions were mixed with happiness Jesus offered them Peace Praise God for a risen Saviour Who offers us Peace
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices — REGENT’S SQUARE
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE To the Lamb on the Throne — Dan Forrest Worthy the lamb. Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad His wonderful name; the name all victorious of Jesus extol; HIs kingdom is glorious and rules over all. “Salvation to God, who sits on the throne,” let all cry aloud, and honor the Son; the praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb. God rules in the height, almighty to save; though hid from our sight, His presence we have, the great congregation His triumph shall sing, ascribing salvation to Jesus our King. Then let us adore and give Him His right, all glory and power, all wisdom and might; all honor and blessing with angels above, and thanks never ceasing and infinite love. SCRIPTURE — Luke 24:36-49 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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.
Thank you for joining us in worship today. SERMON NOTES
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SERMON
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WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Now the Vault of Heaven Resounds — arr. Cathy Mocklebust 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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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Loving God, without You we would be nothing. Help us to give back to others in the way that you have given to us. Your love guides us, protects us, and models for us the ways in which we are called to live. All that we are and all that we have is yours. May our offerings be just part of what we give to you this day and always, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Meg Peters, Assoc. Minister
CRUCIFER Bo Linker
LITURGIST The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
TORCHBEARERS Glenn Young Mack Young
MUSIC June Stegall, Assistant Conductor Joshua Sobel, Organist The Chancel Choir Sam Howell, Music Ministry Intern Carillonneurs: Camille Jones, Director
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given by Ann & Bob King in memory of Gloria King, Tim King, Talmadge Hinkle, Debbie Hinkle Thompson and Susan Hinkle.
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.