Archive for April 2020
Sunday, April 26, 2020
CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH3rd SUNDAY OF EASTERApril 26, 2020 But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Therefore let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Now when they heard this, they were cut to the…
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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,We still worship beyond the walls of our church building, and we are still the church! I hope that as you read through the order of worship prayerfully and thoughtfully you grow closer to God and find comfort and direction for your life. Ask questions of yourself or of those…
Read MoreSunday, April 12, 2020
CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE April 12, 2020 The Congregation at WorshipGathering the Community of Faith MINISTRY OF LIGHTLighting candles symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus as Light of the World * CALL TO WORSHIP Do not be afraid. I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.He is not here, for…
Read MoreFriday, April 10, 2020
CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCHTHE TENEBRAE SERVICEApril 10, 2020 The service of Tenebrae follows a tradition of the church dating back to at least the 8th, and perhaps as early as the 5th, century. It dramatizes the suffering, death, and burial of Jesus Christ. The service moves from light to darkness, with the diminishing light symbolizing…
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Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, On Maundy Thursday evening at 7:00, our congregation will be sharing the sacrament of Holy Communion in their homes. This is very appropriate because the Passover Festival of the Jewish community is celebrated at home. Each location will be responsible for their own bread and juice. You may substitute…
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CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 110 N. Second Street,P.O. Box 323 Ripley OH. 45167 Reverend David Harper, Minister937-515-2995, home937-515-7070, cell11:00 AM WORSHIPPalm Sunday April 5, 2020 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may…
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