Sunday, May 24, 2020
7th SUNDAY OF EASTERRemembering those who gave their lives in service to our countryand the One who gave His all. CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCHThe Congregation at Worship Pre Service Centering: Psalm 68: 1-10, 32-35 Scripture is available by clicking here PRELUDE MINISTRY OF LIGHT CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: God has made this day.People: Let us…
Sunday, May 17, 2020
6th SUNDAY OF EASTER CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCHThe Congregation at Worship PRELUDE MINISTRY OF LIGHT CALL TO WORSHIP Because of the living Lord Jesus, we can confidently say:We are never alone, for the Counselor, the Breath of truth, is with us forever.Bidden or unbidden, God is always present.As the sea is to the fish, as…
Sunday, May 10, 2020
5th SUNDAY OF EASTERFestival of the Christian Home and Mother’s Day Observed the second Sunday in May, this day honors all mothers. It began in its present form with a special service in May 1907 at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia. The service was organized by a Methodist laywoman, Anna Jarvis, to…
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,Today we will be sharing the sacrament of Holy Communion in our homes. Each location will be responsible for their own bread and juice. You may substitute for these elements as your grocery supplies allow. I will consecrate elements as we worship together. Anyone in your household is welcome to…
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…
Sunday, April 19, 2020
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…
Sunday, 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…
Friday, 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…
Thursday, April 9, 2020
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…
Sunday, April 5, 2020
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…