“Living a Line-Item Life”
A Sermon Delivered by Pastor Keith Swatzel at Centenary United Methodist Church Metuchen, New Jersey October 11, 2009
Mark 10:17-31
I like to please people most of the time. I rarely take pleasure in a frown or enjoy a ridiculing laugh. I confess that I continually seek approval and acceptance, especially from the people that I respect the most. If I feel especially intimidated, I feel like I could crawl through a field of glass shards just to get it. Certain people just do not allow you to get the acceptance you want. We all know someone, whether a relative, colleague, friend, or mentor. This person just refuses to give praise, instead challenging you to do better. This person is annoying and irritating, and considers a leisurely crawl through glass on hands and knees a beginner’s task. It is a very rigid enforcement, a no pain no gain way of life.
Read MoreTHE 2009 CENTENARY MEN’S REVUE
Saturday, October 10, 2009
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Musical and comedy acts presented by the Centenary Men’s Club
Centenary’s United Methodist Men’s Club presents a Men’s Revue on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM. Musical and comedy acts included the singing of both serious and silly songs. Stand-up comedy and a wide variety of skits had everyone rolling in the aisles.
Sunday, October 11, 2009 – The 19th Sunday After Pentecost / Laity Sunday
Dear Centenary Church Family:
This Sunday at Centenary: October 11, 2009
The Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost / Laity Sunday
9:00 AM – Adult Study – The Prayers of Jesus(Sunshine Room)
10:15 AM – Worship & Sunday School(Pre-K through Grade 12)
Preacher:Keith A. Swatzel II Theme: Living a Line-item Life
Lectionary Readings: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Hebrews 4:12-16
Psalm 22:1-15 Mark 10:17-31
Children’s Time:Pastor Terrilisa Durham Bauknight
Music: Chancel Choir- I Love the Lordby Douglas E. Wagner
Celebration of Found Coins:2009 CROP Walk (October 18)
11:30 AM – Fellowship Time(Room 20)
11:45 AM – Junior Choir Rehearsal(Music Room)
12:00 Noon – Confirmation Orientation Session(Youth Room)
6:30 PM – United Methodist Youth Fellowship – Grades 7-12(Youth Room)
The World at Our Table
A Sermon Delivered by The Rev. John D. Painter at Centenary United Methodist Church Metuchen, New Jersey October 4, 2009 (World Communion Sunday)
Texts: Mark 14:22-26, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
While they were eating, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, and all of them drank from it. He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Truly I tell you, I will never again drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”