WELCOME TO WORSHIP
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.)
CANTICLE O Be Joyful in the Lord — John Rutter
O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. Be ye sure that the Lord He is God: it is he that hath made us and not we ourselves; we are his pеople, and the sheep of his pasture. O go your way into his gatеs with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. Be thankful unto him and speak good of his Name. For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting: and his truth endureth from generation to generation. Glory be to the Father; glory be to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY • FEBRUARY 15, 2026 • 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. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
Please stand as you are able
SCRIPTURE — 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
PRELUDE
This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
GREETING INTROIT
SERMON — “In All Things” 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 Give thanks to the LORD! Praise His name! Tell the whole world what God has done, His mighty acts on our behalf. Sing to the LORD, for He has done wonderful things for us! Raise your hearts and voices! Shout and sing your praise! For great is the Holy One who lives among us!
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #102 Now Thank We All Our God — NUN DANKET
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Fanfare (from Suite for Handbells) — Michael Helman 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
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH We are not alone, we live in God’s world.
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We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the church: to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen. †
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.
SERMON NOTES
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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#92 For the Beauty of the Earth — DIX
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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Thank you for joining us in worship today.
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING Reverend Lara “Willis” Greene Senior Minister LITURGIST Reverend Oliver Helsabeck Associate Minister for Congregational Care MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music & Arts Joshua Sobel, Organist The Chancel Choir West End Ringers: Camille Jones, Director
CRUCIFER Anna Jane Owens TORCHBEARERS Mary Blythe Maner Mary Claire Norman FLOWERS The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Jane & Bill Joyner and Dot & Bill McCormick by Sara Peyton & Stuart McCormick, and also in loving memory of Mrs. JoAnn Buchanan Slaughter by Mr. & Mrs. David Lawrence Holden and daughters, Joanna and Libby Holden.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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.