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.
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY • FEBRUARY 16, 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. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
CANTICLE Come Let Us Worship — Dorothy Elder You and I — Natalie Sleeth Who’s goin’ to tell the story? You and I! Tell of the Lord’s great glory? You and I! Who’s goin’ to let the whole world know, help HIs disciples grow and multiply? You and I! Who’s goin’ to bring the kingdom? You and I! Who’s goin’ to spread the gospel? You and I? Who’s goin’ to do the kindly deed, comfort the one in need and help supply? You and I! Jesus came to bring us Good News, sent to earth by God above! And the Good News that He brought us is the word of love! Who’s goin’ to feed the hungry? You and I! Care for the sick and lonely? You and I! Who’s goin’ to let the whole world see people can live in harmony? Let’s try? You and I! (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
SCRIPTURE — Luke 8:26-39 Morning Has Broken — Anna Laura Page
GREETING INTROIT
Cantad al Señor — Editora Sinodal O sing to the Lord, O sing God a new song.
OPENING PRAYER Gracious and Sovereign God, we come before you with open hearts and minds, eager to encounter your transformative power. We thank you for the assurance that no one is beyond your reach, and that your grace can bring healing and restoration to our lives. Help us to lay our burdens before you and open ourselves to the freedom and renewal that you offer. Let your Spirit move among us. May our worship be a reflection of our gratitude and love for you. In the name of Jesus, our Healer and Redeemer, we pray. Amen. HYMN OF PROCESSION #98 To God Be The Glory — TO GOD BE THE GLORY The children will sing stanza 1. The congregation will be invited to stand and sing stanzas 2 and 3.
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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.
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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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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON — “The Challenge of Change”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Leaning on the Everlasting Arms — arr. Eric Nelson 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 Gracious and generous God, we recognize that all we have comes from you. Our time, our talents, and our treasures are evidence of your abundant grace. Bless these gifts and use them for your glory. May they be instruments of transformation in our community and beyond, reaching those who are in need, bringing hope to the hopeless, and sharing the message of your love. Transform our offerings into a source of blessing that reflects your Kingdom here on earth. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#462 ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus — TRUST IN JESUS
BENEDICTION
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Thank you for joining us in worship today. SERMON NOTES
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CRUCIFER Chandler Robinson
LITURGIST Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries
TORCHBEARERS MacRae Robinson Camilla Boehnlein
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir Sam Howell, Music Ministry Intern Children’s Creative Arts Experience
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Jane & Bill Joyner and Dot & Bill McCormick by Sara-Peyton & Stuart McCormick.
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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