ALL SAINTS SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • 11:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS
The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices.
PRELUDE
GREETING
INTROIT
Introit and Kyrie (from Requiem) — Bob Chilcott
Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and light perpetual shine on them. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy.
†CALL TO WORSHIP
Throughout our lives
You, Lord, are with us
When our grief is more than we can bear, You, Lord, are with us
In all we experience, we praise Your name because You, Lord, are with us
†HYMN OF PROCESSION
#702 Sing with All the Saints in Glory — HYMN TO JOY
†AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
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
#71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX 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.
CELEBRATION OF THE SAINTS
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
O God, we give you thanks for the saints who have gone before us— those we remember and mourn today, and those in the great cloud of witnesses who were strangers to us on earth but will be kin to us in heaven. Help us to realize that we are part of each other, part of the whole world, intertwined as a net. Broaden our thinking, stretch our imagination; make us aware that, in both giving and taking, we are part of the whole. May we build upon the foundation of faith laid for us, seeking community that transcends time and space, constituted by your body, broken for us. Amen.
(Adapted from a prayer by Jean Murdoch)
CANTICLE
Agnus Dei (from Requiem) Chilcott
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant them rest, eternal rest.
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
SCRIPTURE — Revelation 21:1-6
This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
OFFERTORY
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT
Offertorio (from Requiem) — Chilcott
Lord Jesus Christ, King of glory, free the souls of all the faithful departed from the deep pit. Free them from the jaws of the lion, lest they fall into darkness. In praise we offer to thee, Lord, sacrifices and prayers. Receive them for the souls of those we remember this day. Make them, Lord, pass from death to life, as thou didst promise Abraham and his seed.
†DOXOLOGY
#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
†PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Loving God, without You we would be nothing. Help us to give back to others in the way that you have given to us. Your love guides us, protects us, and models for us the ways in which we are called to live. All that we are and all that we have is yours. May our offerings be just part of what we give to you this day and always, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
WE CELEBRATE HOLY COMMUNION
The congregation is invited to follow the communion liturgy beginning on page 12 of the hymnal.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION
Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess before God and one another.
CONFESSION AND PARDON
RESPONSE
Thou Knowest, Lord (from Requiem) — Chilcott Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts; shut not thy merciful ears to our prayer; but spare us, Lord most holy, O God most mighty, O holy and merciful Saviour, thou most worthy Judge eternal, suffer us not, at our last hour, for any pains of death, to fall from thee.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
RESPONSE
Sanctus (from Requiem) — Chilcott
Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
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.
RECEIVING OF ELEMENTS
MUSIC AT COMMUNION
Pie Jesu (from Requiem) — Chilcott
Gentle Lord Jesu, grant them rest. Gentle Lord Jesu, grant them eternal rest.
CLOSING PRAYER
Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
†HYMN #711 For All the Saints — SINE NOMINE
†BENEDICTION
†BENEDICTION RESPONSE
Lux aeterna (from Requiem) — Chilcott
Eternal light shine on them, O Lord, with thy saints forever, for thou art good. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and light perpetual shine on them. Eternal rest.
†POSTLUDE
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 15, 2023 - October 31, 2024
Lloyd Eugene Ambrosius
Ralph Jones Atkinson
William Paul Baldridge
Anna Mae Barbee
Ronald Sidney Bird
Cindy Lee Davis
Larry Douglas Davis
Roland French Day
William Robert Doss
Barbara Brown Fenimore
Louise Bonin Flowers
Donna Southers Garrison
William Thomas Graham, Jr.
Anne Andrews Henley
Walter Maurey Henley
Loma Faye Cuthbertson Hopkins
William G. Howell
George William Joyner, Jr.
Emmie Lou James Long
Mary Alice Love
Beverly Nickens Marley
Sarah Murphy McFarland
Henry Shelton Miller, Jr.
Marina Hawkins Nowell
Diane Jackson Porter
Gladys May Roy
Judith Ann Russell Salisbury
Lenna Rose Severs
Sara Dalton Long Spencer
Elizabeth Miller Strickland
Nancy Josephine Smith Thomas
Martha Anne Waggoner
Jane McNair Waugh
John MacDermid Weiler
Fillmore Erwin Williams
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
PREACHING
The Reverend Meg Peters, Assoc. Minister
LITURGISTS
The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III
Senior Minister
The Reverend Oliver Helsabeck Assoc. Minister
MUSIC
Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries
Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar
The Chancel Choir
CRUCIFER
Anne Scott Dwiggins
TORCHBEARERS
Camilla Boehnlein
Stella Jane Pierce
FLOWERS
The Chancel Flowers are given by the Church and the United Women in Faith in memory of those in our fellowship who passed away between October 15, 2023 and October 31, 2024.
The flowers in the Narthex are given to the glory of God and in honor of Claire Holland Britt and Daniel Joseph Herr who were married on Saturday November 2, 2024.
WELCOME!
The congregation and staff of Centenary welcome you to today’s worship.
It is our honor to have you with us! Our ministers, staff, welcome team and ushers are happy to assist you with any questions you may have. We hope our worship will inspire, comfort and challenge you as we hear God’s message proclaimed through preaching, music, prayer and liturgy.
WORSHIP AT CENTENARY
SUNDAYS
9:00 am • Memorial Auditorium
11:00 am • Sanctuary
MEMBERSHIP
We are eager to share Centenary’s story with you. If you are interested in learning about church membership, please contact Rev. Meg Peters (336-724-6311 ext. 1361)/mpeters@ centenary-ws.org to schedule a time to meet.
WATCH
Each Sunday morning, our 11:00 am worship service is broadcast on the Internet through our Live Stream. Visit www.centenary-ws.org. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the home page and click on either Live Stream or the Live Stream arrow.
HEARING LOOP
Our Sanctuary is fitted with a Hearing Loop system. Please switch your hearing device to T-coil. If you need a listening device, please contact one of our ushers. Be sure to sit in the pews located on the floor of the Nave.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CENTENARY
There is always something happening at Centenary and we invite you to join us. To learn more about Centenary ministries and events, visit our website at www.centenary-ws.org. You may also contact our receptionist who will guide you to the appropriate ministry area.
STAY CONNECTED
Reception Desk • 336-724-6311
CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS
336.724.6311 + Extension (for the Minister on Call • Option 2)
Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III ext. 1362
Senior Minister
Mary Ann Wexler ext. 1346
Executive Director
Jonathan Emmons ext. 1339
Director of Music Ministries
Reverend Oliver Helsabeck ext. 1357
Associate Minister for Congregational Care
Reverend Kate May ext. 1331
Associate Minister with Children
Reverend Meg Peters ext. 1361
Associate Minister of Outreach
ANNOUNCEMENTS • NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/church-events
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
IN MEMORIAM
Gladys May Roy
September 28, 2024
Nancy Josephine Smith Thomas
October 17, 2024
The ministers and members of Centenary extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.
ADULT FORMATION
SAVE THE DATE!
Centenary Womens Retreat
April 4-6, 2025
Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
NO CHILDREN’S WORSHIP TODAY
Today, rather than leaving for children’s worship, K-3rd graders will remain in the service with their grown-ups to participate in worship and communion together. If you did not pick up a worship bag on your way in, they are available in the narthex and outside the East transept. We look forward to having your child join us for children’s worship next week!
PARTNER WITH US TO HELP FEED KIDS IN WINSTON-SALEM
With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, we will be sending more food home with children to help make up the difference during the school breaks. In addition to partnering with the Backpack Program, organized by Second Harvest Food Bank, we will be sending bags of food home for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Please consider a financial donation to help make this possible. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ ext. 1332).
CHRISTMAS CRAFT NIGHT
SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 24
COME AND GO BETWEEN 3:30 - 5:30 PM
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
REFRESH PRAYER MINISTRY
WEDNESDAYS • NOON-12:45 PM SANCTUARY
Join the Refresh Prayer Ministry for a midweek service of reflection, music, and prayer. From noon-12:15 pm there will be a time for quiet reflection with music, and then the service will begin at 12:15 pm, finishing by 12:45 pm. Parking will be available in the Fifth Street parking lot, and you may enter from the Fifth Street entrance to the Sanctuary. Services begin November 6, continue through December 11, and will resume in January. For more information, contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeck or Becky Tate.
HEALING HANDS MINISTRY
FIRST MONDAYS • 10:00 AM - NOON GATHERING ROOM
Calling all knitters and crocheters! Join Healing Hands for a time of fellowship, instruction, and service as members create prayer shawls, lap throws, and other handmade items to provide a tangible blessing for people experiencing loss, crisis, or other need for prayerful care. Items are prayed over and blessed to be given away to others in time of need. No experience is necessary. Contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeck or Dianne Moore for more information.
MEN’S MINISTRY
THURSDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP
NOVEMBER 7 • 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM COMMUNITY ROOM
We will gather in the second floor Catering Kitchen for coffee, biscuits, and fellowship. Then we move to the Community Room for prayer, announcements and a brief program. You may enter the East Building from the 4 1⁄2 Street or 5th Street entrances. To learn more about Men’s Ministry at Centenary, contact Chris Munnelly, Tanner Robinson, Michael Rogers, or Tom Lawson.
MUSIC & ARTS
ART IN THE ATRIUM OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 10
NOON - 1:30 PM • ATRIUM GALLERY
SENIOR ADULTS
LUNCHEON
THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 21 • NOON
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
This month’s presentation is from Centenary’s Congregational Care Ministries. Members will share about their respective ministries and how we show care and love for our congregation and community. We gather at 11:45 am and lunch will be served at noon. To register, send an email to seniorlunch@centenary-ws.org or call the church office during business hours. Luncheon cost is $10.00 and the sign-up deadline is Wednesday, November 13.
VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST
MONDAY • NOVEMBER 11 • 9:00 AM
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
All Veterans and their families are invited to attend. There is no charge for breakfast, but donations will be accepted. To register, please contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeck (ohelsabeck@ centenary-ws.org/ext. 1357). Deadline for registration is Sunday, November 3.
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
SANCTUARY ORNAMENT
The Centenary ornaments have arrived and are ready for pick up. You can pick up ornaments at Nourish on Wednesdays from 5 pm - 6 pm or on Sundays after the 9 am and 11 am services. We will have the ornaments at the 4 1/2 Street entrance on those days. If you need to arrange a different time please contact Susan Grubbs at shgrubbs4@gmail. com
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today 10:00 am: Youth Sunday school 11:00 am: LTN set up Noon - 2:00 pm: Love Thy Neighbor and Medical Clinic 2:15 pm: LTN clean up
November 5 8:00 pm: Twin City Conference game: Centenary vs. Ardmore Baptist (@Fulton YMCA)
November 10 10:00 am: Youth Sunday school with David Magee
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Middle school Angel Tree Shopping (@Target on Hanes Mall Blvd.)
SENIOR HIGH MISSION TRIP TO BENTON HARBOR, MI
Tammy Pollock ext. 1337 Director of Youth Ministries
Rick Gibbons ext. 1342 Congregational Care Assistant
Stacy Holley ext. 1359
Adult Discipleship Specialist & Pastoral Assistant
John Markle ext. 1347
Director of Operations
Doug Peninger ext. 1368
Director of Communications
John Rogers ext. 1356 Director of Information Technology
Join us as a family and create Christmas decorations to be the first ones on display for the season! We will have eight crafts to choose from, with options available for all ages! Registration will open on November 3. Make sure to register early for the crafts you’d like to do because there are limited quantities of each craft! If you can’t come to the event, we will have take-out kits available.
KIDS DAY IN SATURDAY • DECEMBER 14
9:30-11:30 AM
Join us as we celebrate our community’s artistic talents! “All Things Bright & Beautiful: A Neighborhood Showcase,” Music & Arts’ annual community exhibit, opens next Sunday with a public reception. Art will be displayed in the Atrium and 4 1⁄2 Street Galleries until January 5, 2025. Artists represent our congregation (including youth!) and Arbor Acres residents. See you in the gallery!
SAVE THE DATE: FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS & CAROLS 2025
SUNDAY • DECEMBER 15 • PRELUDE AT 4:30 PM • SERVICE AT 5:00 PM
Join the Centenary Choir, Festival Chorus, Carillonneurs, Youth Choir Collective, St. Paul UMC choirs, Winston-Salem Choral Academy, and orchestra for this beloved service.
SUBSCRIBE TO SIGHTINGS & SOUNDINGS
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: ALL youth dinner at Mario’s Pizza (next to Target)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Senior High Angel Tree Shopping (@ Target on Hanes Mall Blvd.) **We ask all youth bring $20 to contribute to our shopping spree for our little angels.**
CONFIRMATION 2025
If you are a Senior High youth (rising 9th-12th grader) this trip is for YOU! We invite you to join us for a nine-day trip, July 19-27, 2025, with YouthWorks to Benton Harbor, MI. Each year we partner with this incredible organization. YouthWorks essential core values are being youth-minded and relationship-oriented, focusing on servant leadership, and believing in the life-change that Christ offers us all. All of the very things we value in our youth ministry at Centenary. Registration opens (in Realm) November 1. With questions contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenary-ws.org)
LOOKING AHEAD
November 15: Sixers! Goes to Urban Air
November 17: Stroll into Light event
November 12: Operation Christmas Child mission project
December 22: ALL Youth Christmas Coffee House
January 8: 2025 Confirmation begins January 10 & 11: Junior/Senior Retreat to Blowing Rock
For more information or to sign up to receive Youth Ministry updates by email, contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenary-ws.org). Follow us on Instagram @centenary_youth.
CHARGE CONFERENCE
Centenary will hold its annual Charge Conference on Sunday, November 10 at 12:45 pm. The business of the charge conference will include setting salaries for the four appointed clergy and approving the lay leadership for Centenary for the coming year. The voting members of the Charge Conference are members of the Church Council, the lay delegates to the annual conference, and retired clergy for whom Centenary holds their charge conference membership. Members of the church may attend the meeting. To register for the lunch following the 11:00 worship service, and preceding the meeting, they must be received no later than Sunday, November 3 at noon, by emailing or calling Stacy Holley (sholley@ centenary-ws.org/ext. 1359).
ANGEL TREE
The trees are up and full of Angels ready to be adopted. You can find a tree in the Narthex, one in the Reception Narthex and one at the 5th street entrance of the East Building. There is a sign-up booklet at each tree for you to record which angel you are adopting and provide your contact information. Make sure to grab a big red bag with instructions on how to shop and number your gifts. We ask that gifts be returned by Wednesday, December 4. Then, join us for a wrapping party on December 8! If you’d like to sponsor an angel, or help in any other way, please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1332).
Infants through 2nd graders are invited to join us for a morning full of holiday-themed fun including crafts, games and more. The cost is $5 per kid. Registration opens Tuesday, November 5. Contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org) with any questions!
The newest issue of Centenary’s monthly Music & Arts magazine comes out this Thursday! Subscribe via the QR code to receive your copy in your inbox each month. You can also find Sightings & Soundings on Centenary’s website (Music & Arts’ page) or pick up a printed copy from the magazine racks around campus or in the Music Suite.
Starting on January 8, 2025 (through May 18), we invite all 7th graders to join our Confirmation class. We will meet each Wednesday night from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm to learn about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the spiritual life, and how they form us and help us to change the way we live our lives. The hope is that through these experiences, you will come to encounter Jesus in a very real way and that encounter will change the way you live your life! For more information contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenary-ws.org).
