Transfiguration Sunday March 3, 2019 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. __________________________________________________________________
* Great Thanksgiving
Associate Director of Music & Organist: Scott Montgomery
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Sound/Video: Andrea Lewis, Amy Hardin, Devin Topf
The pastor gives thanks, remembering God’s acts of salvation, and concludes:
Acolytes: (8:30) Maggie O’Brien & Jack O’Brien (10:45) Evan Pitts & Evan Thomas
And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
Chiming of the Hour Greeting
Dr. Jan Davis
Opening Voluntary
All Glory Be to God on High
When Morning Gilds the Skies
* Sermon Text
We are glad that you are here to worship with us, and we welcome our first-time guests! We hope you will examine the numerous opportunities to participate in the life of Central Church.
Johann Pachelbel
* Call to Worship (based on Psalm 99:1-3) Dr. Frode Gundersen Leader: The Lord is Sovereign; let the people tremble in awe. People: God is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake. Leader: The Lord is great in Zion and is high above all peoples. People: Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God, and worship God upon the holy mountain.
* Hymn 185
WORSHIP NOTES
LAUDES DOMINI
The altar flowers are given in loving memory of Florine and T. Ray Cornwell, Sr., parents of Martha Haguewood. There are worship bags available for children for today’s service. Ask an usher if you would like one, and please return the bag after the service.
The pastor continues the thanksgiving and concludes: And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Luke 9:28-36
Chosen:
Invited to Behold
Dr. Jan Davis
CONCERTS AT CENTRAL PRESENTS The pastor invokes the present work of the Holy Spirit and then praises the Trinity, concluding:
Invitation to Repentance When we gather to praise God, we remember that we are people who have preferred our wills to his. Accepting his transforming power to become new persons in Christ, let us confess our sin before God and one another.
All honor is yours, Almighty Father, now and forever:
Eternal God, we confess that we do not expect and long for the transforming power of your love to work miracles in these hard hearts of ours. Yet we secretly long for a rescue, an escape, a miracle, to relieve us of the responsibilities and the challenges you set before us. Healing Spirit, renew our confidence in your power and in the power of love to change our lives, and give us courage to be the fully responsible persons Christ calls us to be. Amen.
Metropolitan Opera baritone Keith Harris sings an eclectic program of inspirational music comprised of sacred, opera, broadway, and popular songs. Join us for the Northwest Arkansas release of Keith and Frode’s “Keep on Climbing” CD. There will be a CD-signing reception following the concert. Free-will Offering & Child Care Provided
Receiving the Bread and Cup Communion Solo (10:45)
* Hymn 451
Offertory Anthem (8:30)
* Benediction
(10:45)
Trust in Him
One Bread, One Body Chancel Choir
* Doxology 95 Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Bernard Hamblen arr. Mark Hayes OLD 100th
Trust in Him
David Malis, baritone
Bernard Hamblen
Receiving Prayer and Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Giving of our Tithes and Offering
KEEP ON CLIMBING
Baritone Keith Harris & Pianist Frode Gundersen Thursday, March 28, 2019 7:00 p.m.
Prayer of Confession and Pardon
David Malis, baritone
As we prepare for worship, please silence all cell phones and electronic devices. The asterisk (*) indicates to stand, as you are able.
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
A friendly reminder that no food or drink is allowed in the sanctuary. Help us keep our newly renovated sanctuary beautiful.
Be Thou My Vision
SLANE
* Closing Voluntary Toccata Greogi Mushel _________________________________________________________________________ Central UMC Pastors: Dr. Jan Davis, Dr. Steve Pulliam, Rev. Greg Gibson (Central Pastors) Rev. Emily Burch (College Pastor); Rev. Jody Farrell (Genesis Pastor) Dr. Jack Wilson (Pastor Emeritus); Rev. Tony Holifield (Pastor Emeritus) Director of Music & Fine Arts: Dr. Frode Gundersen
CENTRAL’S MUSIC ACADEMY HAS BEGUN! Central UMC’s Music Department is offering private voice, piano, and organ lessons. These lessons are open to adults, youth, and children who have a strong grasp of reading and writing. Learn from professional musicians and experienced teachers in a Christian environment. Central’s Music Academy is open to both members and nonmembers alike. Instructors: Frode Gundersen (piano & voice); Scott Montgomery (piano & organ) Dennese Adkins (voice) Fees per lesson: $25/30-minute; $32/45-minute; and $40/60-minute For more information, please contact Frode ot Scott: Frode Gundersen
[email protected] / 479-442-1824 (office) or 903-330-9257 (cell) Scott Montgomery
[email protected] / 479-442-1819 (office) or 217-390-0158 (cell)
