21st Sunday after Pentecost

Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas

October 25, 2020 / 10:45 a.m.
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CHIMING OF THE HOUR

WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Jan Davis

OPENING VOLUNTARY Sonata in D Major Henry Purcell

Richard Ruli, trumpet & Scott Montgomery, organ (1659-1695)

* CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 67:4-6) Dr. Steve Pulliam

Leader: Let the nations be glad and sing for joy!
For you judge the peoples with equity
and guide the nations upon the earth.
People: Let all the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Leader: The earth has brought forth its increase;
God, our God, has blessed us.
People: Let all the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.

* OPENING HYMN 126 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above MIT FREUDEN ZART
1. Sing praise to God who reigns above, the God of all creation,
the God of power, the God of love, the God of our salvation.
With healing balm my soul is filled and every faithless murmur stilled:
To God all praise and glory.

2. The Lord is never far away, but through all grief distressing,
an ever present help and stay, our peace and joy and blessing.
As with a mother's tender hand, God gently leads the chosen band:
To God all praise and glory.

3. Thus, all my toilsome way along, I sing aloud thy praises,

that earth may hear the grateful song my voice unwearied raises.
Be joyful in the Lord, my heart, both soul and body bear your part:
To God all praise and glory.

4. Let all who name Christ's holy name give God all praise and glory;
let all who own his power proclaim aloud the wondrous story!
Cast each false idol from its throne, for Christ is Lord, and Christ alone:
To God all praise and glory.

* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (The Apostles’ Creed)

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen
* GLORIA PATRI 70 MEINEKE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.

CALL TO PRAYER
The Spirit of the Lord fills the world and knows our every word and deed.
Let us then open ourselves up to God and one another, as we pray together.

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
God of all grace, we rejoice that you loved us so much that you gave your Son, to suffer in
our place for what we rightly deserve. Today we are anxious to celebrate your mighty
deeds that drew us to you and we are thankful for the forgiveness that you have offered to
us. Because of your love for us, we, too, are challenged to forgive all those who have hurt
us and those whom we love. Give us the courage to have love in our hearts for every one
of them. May we offer our forgiveness to them, even as you grant us yours, for the sake of
our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

PASTORAL PRAYER

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.

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT Wesley Minisrty

GIVING OF OUR TITHES & OFFERING

OFFERTORY SOLO It Is Well with My Soul arr. Diane Bish

Stacee Lyles, soprano

* DOXOLOGY 95 OLD 100th

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.

* SCRIPTURE LESSON Philippians 4: 10-19

This is the Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God.

SERMON Joy: Dr. Jan Davis

Utter Contentment
* CLOSING HYMN 89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee HYMN TO JOY
1. Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love;
hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away.
Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!

2. All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays,
stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea,
chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee.

3. Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest,

wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our brother, all who live in love are thine;
teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.

4. Mortals, join the mighty chorus which the morning stars began;
love divine is reigning o'er us, binding all within its span.
Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife;
joyful music leads us sunward, in the triumph song of life.

BENEDICTION

CLOSING VOLUNTARY Allegro con spirito Frank Bridge

Scott Montgomery, organ (1879-1941)

(*) The asterisk indicates to please stand, as you are able.

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MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT
This week we are lifting up our Wesley Ministry with a note from our new Wesley Pastor:
"Hey everyone! If we haven't met, I'm Daniel and I'm your college pastor. I direct the Wesley Campus Ministry
down the road at the UofA. In spite of a lot of virus craziness, we've managed to have a ton of fun this semester
and are excited to see the Wesley growing - not just in terms of numbers, but in relationships and mainly, in the
Lord. On Tuesday nights we meet up for dinner and worship. Wednesdays we have a lunch and bible study for
grad students. And on Thursdays our student leaders host small groups. When those things aren't happening in
person and on livestream, you can find our associate director Caleb, our administrator Rachel, and I drinking
too much coffee with students, playing a lot of pingpong, and doing everything we can to make sure students at
the UofA have a Christ-centered, home away from home, at the Wesley. And here's the thing, none of it could
happen without Central's faithful presence, prayers, and support. So thank you and thank you Lord!"

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
We are so glad that you have chosen to be with us this morning. We are mindful during this pandemic just how
special worshipping together is. In our effort to keep everyone as safe as possible, we are asking that everyone
adhere to the following directives while in the sanctuary.

1. Masks must be worn over your nose and mouth at all times.
2. Everyone is encouraged to partipate fully in the worship service, including the singing of the hymns
and responses, and the spoken liturgy. Masks must be on.
3. Please refrain from physical contact with others, outside of your family groups.
No handshaking, embracing, or touching.
4. Please remain seated and enjoy the closing voluntary. An usher will indicate when your row may
depart afterwards. You will leave via the window aisles, and exit through the north vestibule doors.
5. We ask that you take everything with you when you leave.