Centenary United Methodist Church

3rd Sunday after the Epiphany

January 26, 2025

*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

The joy of the Lord is our strength.  The word of God is our joy.

*OPENING HYMN   #57

                                    “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”

CALL TO WORSHIP

Day pours forth speech and night declares knowledge.

     Where voices speak without words or speech?

The heavens are telling the glory of God.

     We listen but do not understand.

The law of God is perfect, reviving the soul.

     Who will teach us, that our hearts may rejoice?

Pray in the spirit, and you will perceive.

OPENING PRAYER

God of wisdom, we have come to sit at Jesus’ feet and learn to what he would teach us.  With the heavens above and the earth below, we rejoice in the good news he brings, succor to the poor, release to the captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and freedom for the oppressed.  Speak to us through the fullness of creation, we pray.  Amen

*GLORIA PATRI                                                                         #70

OFFERING OUR GIFTS                                                     

*DOXOLOGY   #95                      PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

CHILDREN’S TIME                                            CHOIR ANTHEM

The Proclamation of the Word

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

              Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer.  Amen

OLD TESTAMENT                        Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

THE EPISTLE LESSON                    1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

HYMN OF PREPARATION #157             “Jesus Shall Reign”   

GOSPEL                                                              Luke 4:14-21

      This is the Word of the Lord             Thanks Be to God

THE MESSAGE                                                        Pastor Melissa

Response of the Word 

JOYS AND CONCERNS                           PASTORAL PRAYER                                         THE LORD’S PRAYER

The Sending Forth

*CLOSING HYMN:  #2241

                                     “The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve”

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING                 “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

Tue. Jan 28 @ 6:00 Centenary Worship committee meeting    

      Jan 28 @ 7:00  Centenary Leadership meeting

February 5, 2025- Please join us at Centenary United Methodist Church, 1 Gray Avenue, Greenwich, NY 12834 on February 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm for a presentation on

Human Trafficking and its impact around the world and our communities. Susana Lehan, PhD. Director of Anti-Human Trafficking. USA Eastern Territory, The Salvation Army/ Saratoga Springs Corps

Sun. Feb 9,  “SOUPER” Super Bowl- take out only at Easton UMC-  12 Noon to 2:00  Soup only-16 oz -$5.00.  6 varieties – Clam Chowder, Chili, Chicken Tortellini, Broccoli/Cheese, Split Pea/Ham and Tomato Bisque. Reservations needed by Feb 7th. Please call 518 531-4558, leave a message, name/phone # or email at    eastonchurch126@gmail.com.

Centenary UMC Bible Study - Thursdays,

at 7:00 to 8:30pm, Studying the Book of John.

   Centenary

       United Methodist Church

  January 26, 2025