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"IS THIS HEAVEN?" REVELATION 7:9-17
SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 1, 2020 11:00AM
WELCOME! Welcome to Centenary United Methodist Church. Thank you for worshiping with us today! We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in our worship, program and ministry life here at Centenary. We hope the worship will inspire and comfort you as we hear God’s message proclaimed. During this time, now more than ever, may the grace and love of Christ surround you.
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OUR MISSION “The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING
The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III
LITURGISTS
The Reverend Meg Gaston The Reverend Bret Cogan
MUSIC
The Centenary Chamber Ensemble The Chancel Choir Karen Beres, piano Jonathan Emmons, piano Camille Jones, handbells Anne Morgan, handbells
CHANCEL FLOWERS
The Chancel flowers are given by the church and the United Methodist Women in memory of those in our fellowship who passed away between October 15, 2019 and October 15, 2020. Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: Festival of Lights by John August Swanson
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LET US WORSHIP Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost • 11:00 am • November 1, 2020 • All Saints Sunday
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY
Eclogue, Op. 10 — Gerald Finzi
GREETING INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 34:1-3 (In Unison)
HYMN (found on page six) AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
CELEBRATION OF THE SAINTS THE LORD'S PRAYER
O How Glorious Is the Kingdom — Fred Gramman O how glorious is the kingdom in which all the saints rejoice with Christ. I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; Let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; Let us exalt his name together. #711 For All the Saints — SINE NOMINE 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. (Necrology is found on page 9.) 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.
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WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE
Steal Away — arr. Howard Helvey Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus. Steal away, steal away home, I ain't got long to stay here. My Lord, He calls me, He calls me by the thunder. The trumpet sounds within-a my soul. I ain't got long to stay here.
SCRIPTURE Revelation 7:9-17
After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying: “Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!” Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?” I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Therefore, “they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence. ‘Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat down on them,’ nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.' ‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ ” (NIV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
"Is This Heaven?"
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY
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I Am Bound for the Promised Land — arr. Craig Courtney On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, and cast a wishful eye to Canaan's fair and happy land where my possessions lie. I am bound for the promised land; oh, who will come and go with me? I am bound for the promised land. Oh, the transporting rapturous scene that rises to my sight! Sweet fields arrayed in living green, and rivers of delight! Filled with delight, my raptured soul would here no longer stay. Though Jordan's waves around me roll, fearless, I'd launch away.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
We give thanks for the saints who have gone before us witnessing the life of a disciple. Their faith inspires us, even to this day. Receive our offering, 0 Lord. We give you thanks for the blessings which you have bestowed upon us. We pray these gifts, the employment of our talents, the labor of our hands, the prayers of our hearts, and the witness of our lives will show the world the magnitude of your love and grace. Let us put you first in our lives. Use us this week to build your Kingdom. We ask this in the name of Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever more. Amen.
WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN (found on page seven)
#702 Sing with All the Saints in Glory — HYMN TO JOY
BENEDICTION
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.
BENEDICTION RESPONSE
Hallelujah — Shawn Kirchner Give joy or grief, give ease or pain, take life or friends away. But let me find them all again in that eternal day. You'll sing hallelujah when we arrive at home.
VOLUNTARY
To the Lamb on the Throne — Dan Forrest Worthy the Lamb. Ye servants of God, your master proclaim and publish abroad His wonderful name; the name all victorious of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious and rules over all. "Salvation to God who sits on the throne!" let all cry aloud and honor the Son; the praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb. God rules in the height, almighty to save, though hid from our sight, His presence we have, the great congregation, His triumph shall sing, ascribing salvation to Jesus our King. Then let us adore and give Him His right, all glory and power and wisdom and might, all honor and blessing with angels above, and thanks never ceasing and infinite love.
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We Honor the Saints who Have Gone Before As a congregation we join in thanking God for their lives and for their contributions to their families, church and world. October 30, 2019 - October 29, 2020
Peggy Wiggs Ayscue Mary West Crocker Ball Robert "Bob" Bell Rodney Cain Brown Mildred Fay King Bryson Jon Mac Burkhart George W. Chandler Jr. Bernice Hughston Clayton Joseph Boyles Dudley Kent Robert Curlee Sara Sue Ferrell Willis Jackson "Jack" Grant III Linda Walker Hanks James "Jim" Carlton Hardwick Jr. Walter Dean Henrichs Karen Lea Prater Hocutt Larry Lee Hutchens Rebecca "Becky" Linthicum Gloria Anne Marlette Kathleen "Kathie" Lee Hoyle Masten Joanne Meier
Margaret Howard Nicholson Clifford "Cliff" Webster Perry Jr. Margaret Smith Pittard Andrew "Andy" Kenneth Reed Daphne Ann Campbell Robinson Jack Marrell Rogers Sarah Sands Robert R. "Bob" Severs Sr. James "Jim" Colin Sifford Roy Walker Shelton Ian Shober Stokes Wilson Rose Tennille Sr. Judith Adkins Thompson F. Nelson Tomlinson Jr. Stuart Ficklen Vaughn Herbert Monteith Wayne Jr. Robert "Bob" Miller Weatherman Randy Lee Weddle Barbara Long Welch Alice Mae "Mitzi" Williams Jack Brown Yarbrough
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In Memoriam F. Nelson Tomlinson Jr. October 20, 2020 The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.
Sympathy is extended to Jim Bunn in the death of his sister, Beverly Bunn Michaux, on October 10, 2020.
VETERANS RECOGNITION Wednesday • November 11 • 9:00 am • Zoom Centenary’s Senior Adult Ministry is honored to recognize our veterans each year. Since we cannot gather in person this year, we will gather online using Zoom. All are welcome! This year’s speaker will be retired Navy Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Glenn Miller. You can connect online as early as 8:30 am., and the program will begin at 9:00 am. The information you’ll need to join the Zoom meeting will be emailed to Centenary’s senior adults. You do not need to register unless you are new to our senior adult ministry or you are a guest. In those cases, please contact Charles Monroe (336773-0446/chasmonroe@yahoo.com) so we can be sure you receive the meeting information. SENIOR ADULT NOVEMBER PROGRAM Thursday • November 19 • 11:30 am • Zoom For our November program we will be hearing from Tom Dollenmayer, General Manager of WFDD, Winston-Salem’s National Public Radio affiliate station. You can plan to join the Zoom conference call as early as 11:30 a.m., with Mr. Dollenmayer’s remarks scheduled to begin at noon. Information you’ll need to join the Zoom call will be emailed to all recipients of the senior adult newsletter. If you are new to Centenary or new to our senior adult programs, please contact Rev. Craig Ford so we can make sure you receive that information (336-724-6311 ext. 1353)/cford@ centenary-ws.org.
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SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS Sunday • November 10 • 2:00pm – 4:00pm • Zoom As the holidays are quickly approaching, the Congregational Care ministry invites you to a GriefShare seminar reflecting on “Surviving the Holidays.” Participants will need to purchase a book prior to the event from the GriefShare website for $5. For questions, please contact Sandra Gramley (336-724-6311 ext. 1352/sgramley@centenary-ws. org).
November 1 10:00 am Sunday school (Via Zoom) 11:00 am Worship (Via Live Stream) 2:00 pm Love Thy Neighbor
CENTENARY
To love youth on behalf of Jesus in hopes of loving them to Jesus.
MINISTRY
COFFEE BREAK with DOUG PENINGER November 11 • 10:15am • Zoom Join Director of Communications, Doug Peninger, as he welcomes Associate Minister of Adult Faith Formation, Rev. Bret Cogan, to a 30-minute coffee break. Sign up by clicking on the Engage tab on the Centenary website. For more information, contact Doug Peninger (ext. 1368/dpeninger@centenary-ws.org).
CHARGE CONFERENCE Monday • November 2 • 7:00pm • Zoom The purpose of this Charge Conference will be: approval of the lay leadership of the church for 2021 and beyond, approval of the clergy salaries, hold the second reading of names related to the membership audit process, and to receive the Report of the Pastor. The meetings will be conducted via Zoom. The only voting members of the Charge Conference are the Church Council and clergy who hold their Charge Conference relationship with Centenary. If you are not a Church Council member and wish to observe the meeting, please register online at www.centenary-ws.org/engage so we can send you the information you’ll need to join the Zoom meeting.
Angel Tree is back, but like everything else in 2020, it looks a bit different. Adopting an Angel will be all digital this year. All of our angels are listed in the Google Form linked below where you can scroll through and select the angel(s) you'd like to adopt. If shopping isn't in your comfort zone this year, there's a new option to sponsor an angel. You may sponsor an angel by making a donation which will be used to purchase the gifts for that child. If the digital sign-up is out of your comfort zone, you can contact Holly Lee (336-712-9491) and she will help you select an angel. Gifts can be dropped off on Friday, December 4 from 9 am - 1 pm, Sunday, December 6 from 1 - 5pm, and Monday, December 7 from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm by coming by The Haven. Volunteers will collect the gifts from your car and bring them inside. More specifics about gift drop-off will be sent to you when you sign up for an angel. In addition to your gifts, we are looking for volunteers. Volunteers are needed to shop for sponsored angels, assist with gift drop-off and organizing, as well as getting gifts to our partner organizations. If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles or have any questions regarding the Angel Tree, contact Jeanette Juran (jjuran@centenary-ws.org/336-724-6311 ext. 1332). We are excited to continue supporting kids in our community through this ministry.
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POINSETTIAS FOR ADVENT Once again, you have an opportunity to recognize your loved ones as we decorate our church for the holidays. Poinsettias can be purchased for $20 each. Orders with payment must be received by November 25, 2020. Click on the link below to place your order. Once on the link, select Christmas Poinsettias in the menu. Be sure to the "in memory of/ in honor of" information in the optional memo window. If you have any questions please contact Mary Ann Wexler ( 336-724-6311 ext.1346/ mwexler@centenary-ws.org). https://secure.accessacs.com/access/oglogin.aspx?sn=29338
FOR THE RECORD
October 13 - October 19, 2020 Worship Attendance
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Contributions
11:00 am In-person 11:00 am Live Stream Roots Revival
68 647 90
Total
805
Virtual Sunday School (Includes Adult Formation & Youth)
144
Offering Special Gifts Centenary Fund Capital Campaign Total
PO Box 658 Winston-Salem. NC 27102
$36,098 0 100 3,606 $39,804