Centenary United Methodist Church

1310 Superior Avenue, Akron, OH 44307
Phone: (330) 376-9648, Fax: (330) 376-9654, Centenary UMC Email

Knowing Christ and Sharing God's Love

Rev. Lee

 

Welcome!

Centenary is a warm church where our hearts, minds, and doors are always open, ready for you to experience the love of God flowing through our members.

 

Join us for Sunday School at 9:30 AM

Worship at 10:45 AM followed by Fellowship Hour!

 

 

 UMCOR Haiti  UMCOR 70 Year Anniversary

 

 

 

 

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is also responding to the needs of people affected by the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile early on Saturday. Financial support can be made to Chile Emergency Advance #3021178.

 

 

 

 

 

Lent 2010
Ash WednesdayAsh Wednesday
Wednesday, February 17
Joel 2: 1-2, 12-17
(NIV) (MSG)		 II Corinthians 5: 20(b) - 6:10
(NIV) (MSG)		 Psalm 51: 1-17
(NIV) (MSG)		 Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21
(NIV) (MSG)
First Sunday in LentFirst Sunday in Lent
Sunday, February 21
Victory Over Temptation
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
(NIV) (MSG)		 Psalm 27
(NIV) (MSG) 		Philippians 3:17-4:1
(NIV) (MSG)		 Luke 13:31-35
(NIV) (MSG)
Second Sunday in LentSecond Sunday in Lent
Sunday, February 28
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
(NIV) (MSG)		 Psalm 27
(NIV) (MSG) 		Philippians 3:17-4:1
(NIV) (MSG)		 Luke 13:31-35
(NIV) (MSG)
Third Sunday in LentThird Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 7
Isaiah 55:1-9
(NIV) (MSG)		 Psalm 63:1-8
(NIV) (MSG) 		I Corinthians 10:1-13
(NIV) (MSG)		 Luke 13:1-9
(NIV) (MSG)
Fourth Sunday in LentFourth Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 14
Joshua 5:9-12
(NIV) (MSG)		 Psalm 32
(NIV) (MSG) 		II Corinthians 5:16-21
(NIV) (MSG)		 Luke 15:11-32
(NIV) (MSG)
Fifth Sunday in LentFifth Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 21
Isaiah 43:16-21
(NIV) (MSG)		 Psalm 126
(NIV) (MSG) 		Philippians 3:4(b)-14
(NIV) (MSG)		 John 12:1-8
(NIV) (MSG)
Passion Week
Palm SundayPalm Sunday
Sunday, March 28
Palm Liturgy
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
(NIV) (MSG)
Luke 19:28-40
(NIV) (MSG)
Passion Liturgy
Isaiah 50:4-9a
(NIV) (MSG)		 Psalm 31:9-16
(NIV) (MSG) 		Philippians 2:5-11
(NIV) (MSG)		 Luke 22:14-23:56
(NIV) (MSG)
Maundy ThursdayHoly Thursday (Maundy Thursday)
Thursday, April 1
Holy Trinity United Methodist Church
1127 Copley Road
Akron, OH
Exodus 12:1-4,11-14
(NIV) (MSG)		 Psalm 116:1-2,12-19
(NIV) (MSG) 		I Corinthians 11:23-26
(NIV) (MSG)		 John 13:1-17;31(b)-35
(NIV) (MSG)
Good FridayGood Friday
Friday, April 2
St. Sebastian's Church
476 Mull Avenue
Akron, OH
Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12
(NIV) (MSG)		 Psalm 22
(NIV) (MSG) 		Hebrews 10:16-25
(NIV) (MSG)		 John 18:1-19:42
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Lenten Bible Study

 

 

Freedom Class Manual
Freedom Class Manual:
Knowing Christ Intimately
Experiencing Life Abundantly

by Brian Brennt & Mike Riches

Wednesdays, February 24 -- March 31, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

God has an incredible purpose for us in this life. We get to know and love the God of the universe, and even participate in His plans! Our amazing privilege is to live for the glory of God, that His name and His fame would be spread throughout the earth. And if this were not enough, Jesus has promised us abundant life and joy not dependent on any life circumstance.

John 10:10 (NASB):

    The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.

Even though we know all the promises of Scripture are true, it easy to lose focus and become weighed down with cares, defeat, past hurts, hopelessness, and other areas of sin that keep us in bondage. These hindrances steal our intimacy with Christ and the joy of our salvation. Freedom is about being released to love and serve Jesus wholeheartedly. Put simply, the Freedom Class is about becoming more like Jesus and reflecting His love and power to everyone around us. Freedom is not just about changing behavior, but about letting God change our very being. The goal of the class is not to learn new information that we can store on a dusty bookshelf. The goal is transformation, and the time is now!

141 Sermons of Wesley

Centenary UMC is a proud participant in The Conference Council on Ministries (Office of Racial-Ethnic Ministries) series on the 141 Sermons of Wesley. John Wesley is the founder of Methodism and a prolific writer and preacher. Churches throughout the region are participating in the series. Rev. Lee is presenting a Wesley Sermon on the first Saturday of each month (Feb. – Dec.) and on the third Saturday ( Sept. – Nov.) at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.

Upcoming Sermons
TBA TBA “Upon Our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount, 2”
Apr. 3 10:30 a.m. “Upon Our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount, 8”
May 1 10:30 a.m. “Catholic Spirit”
June 5 10:30 a.m. “The Case of Reason Impartially Considered”
July 3 10:30 a.m. “Dress”
Aug. 7 10:30 a.m. “Of Former Times”
Sept. 4 10:30 a.m. “The Ministerial Office”
Sept. 18 10:30 a.m. “The Trouble and Rest of Good Men”
Oct. 2 10:30 a.m. “The Wedding Garment”
Oct. 16 10:30 a.m. “Laying the Foundation of the New Chapel, Near the City Road, London”
Nov. 6 10:30 a.m. “Faith”
Nov. 20 10:30 a.m. “Public Diversions”
Dec. 4 10:30 a.m. “The Danger of Increasing Riches”

 

Click for the complete schedule and biographies of participating pastors. An overview of the sermon series is available at East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church website.

Book Discussion

The Shack
The Shack

Led by Lay Leader Jackie Evans

Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

 

 

 

All Saints' Day 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our sanctuary and fellowship hall are wheelchair accessible.

 

 

To contact us:

1310 Superior Avenue
Akron, OH 44307

Phone: (330) 376-9648
Fax: (330) 376-9654

Centenary UMC Email