Easton, Centenary & the Covered Bridge Circuit

14th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

August 25, 2024

*All that are comfortably able are invited to stand at this symbol*

The Gathering

PRELUDE

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CENTERING WORDS

God’s light is shining.  Christ’s love is flowing.  The Spirit’s presence is here, sustaining and strengthening in us. 

*OPENING HYMN #88               “Maker In Whom We Live” 

CALL TO WORSHIP

God is our sun and shield. 

     God’s glory shines upon us. 

God is our strength and our hope. 

     God’s faithfulness guides us. 

God is our hope and our salvation. 

     God’s love and mercy welcome us. 

OPENING PRAYER

God of grace and glory, pour out the power of your Holy Spirit on our worship and our gathering.  Strengthen and protect us with your steadfast faithfulness.  Feed us with the bread of life and guide our steps with the wisdom of your word.  In your holy name we pray.  Amen 

*GLORIA PATRI

OFFERING OUR GIFTS

*DOXOLOGY                            *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

CHILDREN'S TIME                                            CHOIR ANTHEM

Proclamation of the Word

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

Listen even if the words seem harsh, the lesson seems hard.  Listen even if you’ve heard it before, for in the listening the Spirit speaks wisdom to our hearts.  This wisdom is from above. 

OLD TESTAMENT     1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30,41-43

EPISTLE LESSON                              Ephesians 6:10- 20 

HYMN OF PREPARATION  #530            “Are Ye Able“ 

GOSPEL                                                         John 6:56-69 

          This is the word of the Lord             Thanks be to God

THE MESSAGE                                               Pastor Melissa                                                      

Response to the Word                                 

JOYS AND CONCERNS                              PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER

The Sending Forth

*CLOSING HYMN #514      “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” 

*BENEDICTION

*SENDING FORTH THE LIGHT            “Go Now in Peace”

*POSTLUDE

CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

centenaryumcgreenwich@gmail.com     518-692-2560        www.centenaryumcgreenwich.org  and Facebook

                    Venmo Centenary UMC @Centenary-UMC

Pastor Melissa Weatherwax  can be reached at 518 961-1910  or   meli44race@gmail.com

Sunday Services:

Easton@8:15,   Centenary@9:30 in person and FACEBOOK live,  Covered Bridge Circuit@11:15

                                  ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sunday, September 15, 2024. Homecoming at Eagle Bridge UMC. 10:00 am. All 5 churches are invited to participate. Bring a dish to share. Tableware, beverages and dessert will be provided.

Children’s Events for Summer 2024

Sept 28 – Fall Fun Hike and apple picking. Details to follow

Movie night for Parents and Children is being planned

Sun. September 22nd - Pastor Melissa will be off.

Thurs. Sept. 26  -final class of  Psalms “Managing our Emotions”:–Bible Study,  @ 6:00 -7:30 pm at Easton UMC.

Wednesdays, Eagle Bridge UMC’s Thrift Store is open every Wednesday and the first Saturday of the month

 @ 10:-1:00. Donations appreciated.

       Centenary

         United Methodist Church

           August 25, 2024