SUNDAY • AUGUST 4, 2024
“Building Up in Love” Ephesians 4:1-16
Preaching
Rev. Oliver Helsabeck
Associate Minister for Congregational Care
Liturgists
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III
Senior Minister
Rev. Meg Peters
Associate Minister of Outreach
Music
Keith Byrd
Alternative Music Leader
Zakiyyah Niang, vocals
Ahmad Johnson, vocals
Noah Clark, guitar
Doug Wright, bass
Jacob Anflick, drums
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
BACKPACK BLESSING
SUNDAY • AUGUST 11 • 5:30 - 7 PM
MEN’S MINISTRY
THURSDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP
Join us for fun activities, pizza dinner and a chance to meet your Sunday school small group leaders for the upcoming school year! We will spend time speaking a blessing over you and your backpack. We will also be collecting packs of size 5 diapers for local food pantries! RSVP by Wednesday, August 7 using the QR code. If you forget to RSVP, we would love to still have you come and participate!
KINDERGARTEN WORSHIP READINESS
AUGUST 11 • 10 AM
We invite all new Kindergarteners and their grownups to join us in the Sanctuary to learn about the transition to being a part of worship and have an introduction to Children’s Worship. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in an abbreviated Children’s Worship lesson while grown-ups talk about tips for worshiping alongside your children. We will be finished by 10:45 am.
PROMOTION SUNDAY AND PARENT
OPEN HOUSE
AUGUST 18 • ROOM 304
• EAST BUILDING
On Sunday, August 18, your kids will move up to their new Sunday school class for the 2024-2025 academic year! The Sunday school class your kids are in corresponds with their grade in school for that year or their age by August 31, 2024. During Sunday school on August 18, we will have a Parent Open House in Room 304, on the third floor of the East Building. We will have a time of refreshments, fellowship and hear about all the amazing things coming up for your family at Centenary this year. Questions? Reach out to Rev. Kate May (kmay@ centenary-ws.org/ext. 1331) or Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1332).
VBS PRAYER
PRAY FOR FAMILIES
Heavenly Father, let the changes in kids’ hearts this past week be an inspiration to their families. Let parents and caretakers pursue a deeper relationship with you. Let family connections grow stronger, deeper, and focused on you. Give kids strength to stand firmly rooted in their faith and relationship with you.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Stephen Ministers are trained to provide care for those who are hurting or grieving through a one-on-one relationship. A Stephen Minister is a caring presence to provide emotional and spiritual support. Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry, please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314) or Wilba Brady (336-723-6236).
AUGUST 8 • 7:30AM-8:30AM COMMUNITY ROOM
We gather in the second floor Catering Kitchen for coffee and 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.
MISSIONS
FOOD BANK GARDEN
The Food Bank Garden is looking for volunteers! The garden is a great outdoor mission opportunity for groups, individuals, families, children and youth. The garden is open every Saturday from 10 amNoon and every Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. You need to pre-register via their website. The garden is located at Crossnore Communities for Children at 1001 Reynolda Road (formerly The Children’s Home). Visit their website at https:// www.foodbankgarden.org for schedule, directions, signup, photos, and other pertinent information.
SUMMER STOCK
Loaves & Fishes is once again collecting items for Summer Stock! Anytime this summer, you can take a brown paper bag located in the Narthex or at the 4 ½ street entrance to fill with needed items. This year we are collecting the following foods: canned vegetables, canned fruit, ravioli, SpaghettiOs, spam, vienna sausages, rice (1lb. bags). Please make sure the canned items are regular sized cans. You can drop your donations off at the 4 ½ street entrance or in the Narthex to the Sanctuary. If you have any questions, contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@ centenary-ws.org).
MUSIC & ARTS
CHILDREN’S CREATIVE ARTS EXPERIENCE RETURNS THIS FALL
CAE returns on September 11! This popular program includes activities for children ages 2 through 5th grade during Nourish each week. Our 2- and 3-year-olds will wiggle, giggle and grow in a Kindermusik class, and children ages 4+ will have a blast in our Creative Arts Experience exploring singing, chimes, Kindermusik, Orff instruments, drumming, creative movement, drama, visual art, worship leadership and more! Register now via the QR Code. Email Music Ministries Assistant Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws.org) with any questions.
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
SANCTUARY ORNAMENT
Centenary United Methodist United Women in Faith (UWF) are offering a limited-edition Centenary Sanctuary ornament. The ornaments are hand-painted and made of blown glass. They include a historically accurate depiction of Centenary’s Sanctuary stained-glass windows. The measurements are 5 ¾” (length) x 3” (width) x 3 ¼” (height).
The ornaments are scheduled to arrive in August and you will have opportunities to pick up preordered ornaments once they arrive.
Cost: $40 per ornament. Cash or check accepted. Must pay at time of order. Vist the UWF page on the church website to order.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school – What’s Faith Got to Do with It?
Noon: Church Council
5:00 pm: Feasting on the Word – Luke 16: 1-22: 34 at KickBack Jack’s (3286 Silas Creek Pkwy)
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Join us every Sunday at 10:00 am on the fourth floor (@Youth Commons) for all-youth Sunday school. As always there are breakfast snacks, coffee & drinks, and friends & fellowship before the lesson every week!
“What’s Faith Got to Do With It?” As teenagers, we have all kinds of thoughts about what we might be or do when we grow up. The possibilities are endless and so very exciting! Come listen to different ‘grown-ups’ from our church family share what it is that they do (their work), how they decided what they wanted to do with their life, how they got there, and what their faith has to do with it. This is a great opportunity to hear from and be inspired by some very exceptional people.
SUMMER YOUTH BIBLE STUDY FEASTING ON THE WORD
Throughout Confirmation you are challenged to read the Gospel of Luke so that you might have a bigger perspective of Jesus’ life, who he is, and the example he offers us as ‘Christ-followers’. This summer, for our Bible study, we are going to dive deeper into what Luke has to teach us about the Lord. Join us as we feast on the Word and some good food. After all, this is one of the things Jesus did, he ate with people and talked with people about the Kingdom of Heaven. Each Sunday at 5:00 pm we will gather at various restaurants in town to feast together on food and word. Watch our weekly announcements for details about where we will meet each week. (cost $10-$20 depending on what you order to eat!)
LOOKING AHEAD
August 16: 6th grade Promotion Party
August 18: Sunday school Open House & Fall Kickoff!
September 11: Nourish begins - Youth Bible Study
September 22: Churchwide Block Party!
October 20: Annual ALL Youth trip to Carowinds/ Scarowinds
Love Thy Neighbor Dates
August 11
September 15
October 6
November 3
December 1
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.
CALLED CHARGE CONFERENCE
TODAY • DINING ROOM
Centenary UMC will hold a called Charge Conference at the conclusion of the Church Council meeting which begins at 12:30 pm. The purpose of the Charge Conference and only business to be transacted is the ratification of the compensation for Rev. Oliver Helsabeck as set by the Staff/Parish Relations Committee. The voting members of the Charge Conference are the members of the Church Council, the appointed clergy, delegates to Annual Conference, and retired clergy who hold their charge conference relationship with Centenary.
MONDAY • AUGUST 5
Hebrews 11-13 & Psalm 30
TUESDAY • AUGUST 6
James 1-3 & Psalm 31
WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 7
James 4-5 & Psalm 32
THURSDAY • AUGUST 8
1 Peter 1-2 & Psalm 33
FRIDAY • AUGUST 9
1 Peter 3-5 & Psalm 34
SATURDAY • AUGUST 10
2 Peter 1-3 & Psalm 35
SUNDAY • AUGUST 11
