WELCOME TO WORSHIP
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT
His holy word. Amen. POSTLUDE
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OFFERTORY My Shepherd Will Supply My Need — Mack Wilberg 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 DEDICATION God of all good gifts, you pour out blessings, each and every day, like the water which comes from a natural spring. Knowing we are made in your image, we pray you will receive these tithes, gifts, and offerings, multiply them for good, and put them to use. Accept our desire to honor you with what we have given, and help us celebrate the ways this offering will become a blessing for others. Amen.
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FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • JULY 6, 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. † Please stand as you are able
WE CELEBRATE HOLY COMMUNION
PRELUDE
The congregation is invited to follow the communion liturgy beginning on page 12 of the hymnal.
GREETING INTROIT
Hymn of Praise — René Clausen Alleluia. Praise God in His holy temple. Amen, amen, alleluia, amen! (Psalm 150)
OPENING PRAYER Lord of mercy and compassion, be with us this day as we hear of the healing love of Jesus. Remind us that we are also recipients of his compassion and we are called to bring the same hope and love to others. Open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts to the God of Life. Prepare us for service in his name. Amen.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing — AZMON
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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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INVITATION TO COMMUNION Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess before God and one another. CONFESSION AND PARDON THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 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. RECEIVING OF ELEMENTS MUSIC AT COMMUNION Every Time We Eat this Bread — Ken Canedo The congregation is invited to sing: Every time we eat this bread, every time we drink this cup, we proclaim the death of the Lord until He comes. CLOSING PRAYER Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE — Mark 7:31-37 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON — “Opening Up!”
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
Thank you for joining us in worship today. SERMON NOTES
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CRUCIFER Meg Gilliam
LITURGISTS The Reverend Kate May, Assoc. Minister
TORCHBEARERS Sloan Clark
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organist The Chancel Choir
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in honor of and in loving memory of Frances Ann Wall Pollock by her mother.
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#451 Be Thou My Vision — SLANE
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Go Now in Peace — Robert Lau Go now in peace, and may God’s peace go with you. Believe and trust
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