9:00 AM — Adult Study – The Prayers of Jesus
10:15 AM — Worship & Sunday School (Pre-K through 12th Grade)
Preacher: John D. Painter Theme: Welcome the Child
Lectionary Readings: Proverbs 31:10-31 James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a
Psalm 1 Mark 9:30-37
Music—Chancel Choir: Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
by Ken Medema, arranged by Jack Schrader
Celebration of Found Coins: Future Volunteer-in-Mission Trip
11:30 AM — Fellowship Time
6:30 PM — United Methodist Youth Fellowship (Grades 7-12)
Adult Class Studying “The Prayers Of Jesus”
Centenary’s Adult Class is meeting at 9:00 AM in the Sunshine Room for a DVD study on “The Prayers of Jesus.”
From his baptism to his crucifixion, the Gospels portray Jesus as a man of prayer who knew and deeply valued intimate communion with God. This series, led by some of the country’s lead-ing Bible scholars, will give us an in-depth look at the prayers of Jesus and provide new insights into prayer, the character of God, and how we can deepen our relationship with God.
The topics that will be covered and the scripture passages on which they are based include:
• Watch and Pray—Jesus’ Model Prayer Life (Mark 1: 32-39; 9: 9-29; 14: 32-42);
• Our God Listens—The Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8);
• Joining in Jesus’ Prayer—The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6: 9-13);
• Praying to a Good God—The Friend at Midnight (Luke 11: 5-13);
• Praying with Purpose—Jesus’ Final Prayer (John 17); and
• A Friend in High Places—Faith, Prayers, and Answers (John 14: 13-14).
We invite you to join us for a new year of Bible study from 9:00 to 10:00 AM in the Sun-shine Room.