Easton, Centenary, Stump &
the Covered Bridge Circuit
Third Sunday of Easter
May 4, 2025
*All that are comfortably able are invited to stand at this symbol*
PRELUDE Sally Fox, Organist
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CENTERING WORDS
The Lord who sits on the throne of life, calls on us to feed his sheep and love his little ones.
*OPENING HYMN #173 “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Sky”
CALL TO WORSHIP
Great winds drive our spirits across the sky
Opening our hearts to hope and joy.
Unseen power on high move in our lives
Turning our mourning into dancing.
Weeping may last for the night,
But joy comes with the morning.
OPENING PRAYER
Lord of Life, you meet us on the road, challenge our prejudices and upend our lives.
Remove the scales from our eyes- that we may see the breadth of your love, the diversity of the ones we are called to love, and the joy of extending your welcome. Fill us with your Spirit that we might love one another as our shepherd loves us. Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI #70
OFFERING OUR GIFTS *DOXOLOGY
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
BAPTISM & PROFESSING MEMBERSHIP
CHOIR ANTHEM CHILDREN’S MOMENTS
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
Let us hear the words of God, not only with our ears but also within our hearts.
ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Act 9:1-6, (7-20)
EPISTLE LESSON Revelation 5:11-14
HYMN OF PREPARATION #154 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
*GOSPEL John 21:1-19
This is the Word of the Lord Thanks Be to God
THE MESSAGE Pastor Melissa
JOYS AND CONCERNS PASTORAL PRAYER
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
THE LORD’S PRAYER
GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP
*CLOSING HYMN #2223 “They’ll Know We are Christians By Our Love”
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING FORTH THE LIGHT Go Now in Peace
*POSTLUDE Sally Fox, Organist
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wed., May 14, 2025 at 6:00 - Joint PPRC meeting at Centenary.
Bell Choir Practice Monday at 6-7 pm Sanctuary
Vocal Choir Practice Monday at 7-8 pm Sanctuary
Centenary UMC Bible Study - Thursdays, at 7:00 to 8:30 pm. We are studying the Book of John
Eagle Bridge UMC Thrift Store is open from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm every Wednesday and First Saturday of the month.
Counseling at Centenary- Thursdays afternoon and early evening with Adirondack Samaritan Counseling Center.
Call 518-747-2994 for information and appointments.
What is Native American Ministries Sunday?
United Methodists are called to recognize and honor the gifts and contributions made by Native Americans to our society and church. The United Methodist Church acknowledges a gap in understanding Native American life and culture, while affirming the sacredness of Indigenous peoples, their languages, their unique identities and their contributions to the church and the world. Contributions help develop and strengthen Native American ministries within each United Methodist annual conference and provide scholarships for Native Americans pursuing ordained or licensed ministry.
Checks can be sent to: General Commission on Finance and Administration P.O. Box 340029, Nashville, TN 37203 (memo-Native American Ministries Sunday) or to donate.gcfa.org/nams
Centenary
United Methodist Church
NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES SUNDAY
May 4, 2025
1 Gray Avenue Greenwich, New York 12834 https://www.centenaryumcgreenwich.org/