Order of Ser vice for
C E N T E N A RY U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U RC H
WELCOME
-Joyce Rupp
October 27, 2013
23rd Sunday After Pentecost
9:00 a.m. Service
 Means all that are able please stand.
Children of all ages are welcome in worship; childcare is also available.
Ask an usher for assistance with hearing devices and large print hymnals.
GATHERING
Prelude
“In the Presence of Jehovah”
(arr. Davis)
Greetings, Sharing of Our Church Life
Passing the Peace of Christ
Greeting
L: Some Bibles are worn and cracked, fragile with much use.
P: Some Bibles are scattered around our houses, waiting to be opened.
L: Some Bibles are familiar, steady companions.
P: Some Bibles are fresh, pages crisp and waiting.
L: So are we, people of God. So are we.
P: We are ready to worship, in all the stages of our lives, this morning.
Hymn, No. 61
“Come, Thou Almighty King”
Opening Prayer (Abingdon Worship)
Gracious God, all week we have been fighting the good fight, running the race, and
keeping the faith. And today we need your care, for we must go out and strive again
next week. Silence the tumult in our lives. Lift from us all sin and defeat. Pour your
Spirit upon us. Water the furrows of our lives with your softening showers. We wait in
the goodness of your house, for your merciful and generous care. Amen.
Choir Anthem
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”
(Hayes)
Sanctuary Choir
SERVICE OF THE WORD
Presentation of Third Grade Bibles
Hail Christofferson, Isaiah Daby, Logan Means, Andrew Menne, and Riston Wojcik
Congregational Prayer
You are a blessed part of our congregation and we rejoice with you as you receive
your Bible today. May it be a companion for you on your journey of faith. May its
stories guide you, teach you, comfort you, and excite you as you grow in your
knowledge and love of God. Amen.
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9:00 a.m. Service
Moments with Children
Education leaders and children are dismissed to Faith Formation.
Anthem
“Step by Step”
(Strasser)
Youth Choir
A Reading from Luke 18:9-14
Sermon
“Cornerstones: Devotion”
Michelle Hargrave
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
Hymn, No. 164
“Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life”
Offering Our Prayers
Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy
will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And
forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
The Offertory
“Song of Quiet Praise”
(arr. Sewell)
Doxology, No. 94
Prayer of Dedication (GBOD)
Merciful Lord, we offer our gifts and we offer our prayers, not trusting in our
righteousness, but as those who trust only in your love and grace. Keep from
us any temptation to see ourselves as better than any other, remembering that
you loved us all so much that you gave us your only Son. Help us to see in
Christ, our mediator, the way to love you and all your children more fully. We
pray in Christ’s holy name. Amen.
SENDING FORTH
Hymn, No. 395 vs. 1-3
“Take Time to Be Holy”
Benediction
Postlude
“Lord of All”
(arr. Peters)
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10:45 a.m. Service
Gathering Music
“Draw Me Close”
“Cry of My Heart” (All Sing)
(Kelly Carpenter)
(Terry Butler)
Greeting
Opening Song of Praise
“The Family Prayer Song”
(Morris Chapman)
Opening Prayer
Passing the Peace of Christ & Announcements
Preparation for Baptism
“Come Be Baptized”
(Gary Alan Smith)
Service of Holy Baptism
Harper Lynn Sletten
Moments with Children
Education leaders and children are dismissed to Faith Formation.
Invitation to Prayer (All Sing)
“Make Us One”
(Carol Cymbala)
Prayers of the People, The Lord’s Prayer
Special Music and Offertory
“Breathe”
(words & music Barnett, arr. Taylor )
A Reading from Luke 18:9-14
Song of Meditation (All Sing)
“Give Me a Clean Heart”
Message
(Margaret Douroux)
“Cornerstones: Devotion”
Michelle Hargrave
Benediction
Into the World (All Sing)
“His Name Is Wonderful”
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(Audrey Mieir)
Scripture
Luke 18:9-14
Jesus also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they
were righteous and regarded others with contempt: “Two men went up to
the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that
I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax
collector. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.’
But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven,
but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I
tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for
all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves
will be exalted.”
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Calendar of Events
Sunday, October 27
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Sundays at Centenary (see below)
Bible Sunday
Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast
Family Potluck
Monday, October 28
Tuesday, October 29
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 30
9:30 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
New Member Class
Holy Grounds Orientation
Wednesday Open Circle (see below)
Thursday, October 31
9:00 a.m.
Women’s Study Group
Friday, November 1
7:00 a.m.
Saturday, November 2
9:00 a.m.
Sunday, November 3
8:00 a.m.
Sundays at Centenary
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
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Adult Bible Study
Traditional Worship Service
Children’s Faith Formation
Fellowship
Tacklebox
Contemporary Worship
Children’s Faith Formation
UM Men
Women’s Spirituality Retreat
Sundays at Centenary (see below)
Wednesday Open Circle
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Open Circle Supper
Carol Choir
Nursery Open
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Handbell Choir Rehearsal
Children’s Faith Formation
Youth Group
Adult Education
Youth Choir
Announcements
Welcome Please record your attendance in the pads being distributed by the ushers.
First-time guests are invited to stop by the Welcome Center in the Commons to receive a
special gift.
Today’s Flowers are given by Cindy Carpenter in memory of her parents. And Michael
Hoffrogge in memory of his son, John Christian.
Children’s Faith Formation All children preschool–6th grade are invited to join us
following the Children’s Moments on the 2nd floor of the Education Wing in rooms 200
and 201. PARENTS: following the service, please come to room 200 and 201 to pick up
your children. Children will only be released to their parents at the end of Faith Formation.
Boy Scout Troop 12 Pancake Breakfast: Today (9:30—11:00 a.m.) The Troop 12 Boys
Scouts all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast plus donuts & coffee is today in the Commons.
The breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, coffee, milk,
and orange juice. The recommended free-will offering is $7.00 for adults & $4.00 for
children ages 4-12. We will also have our regular donuts and coffee available.
New Member Class: October 29 (7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.)
If you’re interested in learning more about United Methodism and the ministries here at
Centenary, even if you choose not to join right now, come to this class led by Pastors
Michelle and Carol. RSVP with Pastor Carol at 507.387.4074 or
pastorcarol@mankatocentenary.org.
Church Women United, Walking Through Doors of Opportunity: Nov. 1 (9:30—11:30 a.m.)
Church Women United is an is an ecumenical movement that brings together Protestant,
Catholic, Orthodox, and other Christian women in the United States and Puerto Rico. The
theme, Walking Through Doors of Opportunity, invites those who are members of the
movement to consider the many missed opportunities we have had as a result of the
various barriers or road blocks that have kept us from moving forward in the movement
and in our own individual ministries.
Holy Grounds Coffee Resumes November 4 (Mon-Sat 8:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m.)
As the weather turns cold, Centenary will once again open our door to our friends and
neighbors for Holy Grounds, a community coffee time. Holy Grounds provides a cup of
coffee, some food, fellowship, and a warm place to spend the morning for those who need
any or all of these things. Feel free to stop in and provide a warm welcome to our visitors.
If you would like to get involved further please contact Joe Farnham at 507.345.7339.
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Centenary United Methodist Church
THANK YOU
We are delighted to have you with us this morning
and hope that you will worship with us often.
Please join us for doughnuts, coffee, & juice from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
SERVING
IN
WORSHIP
Pastor ............................................................ Rev. Michelle Hargrave, Rev. Carol Zaagsma
Director of Children, Youth, & Family Ministries ................................................ Erica Koser
Organist ............................................................................................................ Kristy Gilberts
Sanctuary Choir Director .................................................................................... Jim Williams
Youth Choir Director ...............................................................................................Eric Koser
Praise Band ........................................................ Doug Faust, Lori Faust, Craig Timmerman
.................................................................................... Mark Braun, Nate Beran, Matt Braun
Greeters..................................................................... Dawn Campbell, George & Lynn Rago
Welcome Center ........................................................................................ volunteer needed
Fellowship ...................................................................................................... Drew Campbell
Tech Booth ............................................................................ Pat Christman, Jacob Draheim
501 South 2nd St
Mankato, MN 56001
507.387.4074
www.mankatocentenary.org