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. BAPTISM BAPTISMAL RESPONSE Do you as Christ’s body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ? We do.
We give thanks for all that God has already given you and welcome you in Christian love. With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround Holly 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.
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 stand as you are able
HYMN
GREETING 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!
OPENING PRAYER O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people; Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE — Luke 21:1-4 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee — HYMN TO JOY
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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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AFFIRMATION RESPONSE Festival Alleluia — James Chepponis The Chancel Choir will sing first, then the congregation will be invited to join.
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#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.)
PRELUDE
INTROIT
HYMN
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#2218 You Are Mine — YOU ARE MINE
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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Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include this family, now before you, in your care?
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 11, 2025 • 11:00AM
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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
SERMON — “Nothing Less Than Usual”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Fanfare — Michael Keller 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 Receive these gifts, O Lord. May they be magnified by your Holy Spirit to teach your children about your love, to show the world your grace, to bring healing to the broken hearted, to comfort the grieving, to embrace the needy, and to praise your name. We offer ourselves as instruments of your peace to the world. We offer our talents, our time, and our gifts to you. Use us as you will. Deploy us for your benevolence. Transform our hearts as we transform the world. We pray this in your Holy name. Amen.
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RECOGNITION OF GRADUATING SENIORS Wherever you wander, no matter how dark the night, remember our deep love for you and the welcome you will always find in God’s family. May God’s beauty, unconditional love, mercy, and grace chase after you every day of your life. Amen.
Thank you for joining us in worship today. WE CELEBRATE OUR GRADUATING SENIORS Sophie Johnson Amory Kelly Jacob Klein Annie Koufman Caroline Lovett Mac Murphy Alice Neelon Addison Nicks Anne Overman Charlie Owens Wyatt Pearce Georgia Powers Jeannie Reed Olivia Ritchie Emma Rogers Perry Skorich Olivia Stubbs Finn Wachtel Jack Wall Lilly Zaks
Sidney Baird Ward Bennett Lydia Berger Olivia Bland Harris Breitling Keegan Brown Will Bumgarner Grace Campbell Ann Cooper Cannon Sarah Rhoades Cox Jay Dunnagan Aaron Greer Lauren Grubbs Ava Gutshall Lexa Hedgecock Joanna Holden Anna Hollan Charlotte Hubbard Bobby Hunter Adelaide Jernigan
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister LITURGIST The Reverend Kate May, Assoc. Minister The Reverend Meg Peters, Assoc. Minister
CRUCIFER Adelaide Jernigan TORCHBEARERS Jay Dunnagan Beverly Douglas
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir Sam Howell, Music Ministry Intern West End Ringers: Camille Jones, Director
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