WELCOME TO WORSHIP
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE — Luke 14:25-32 (pew Bible New Testament page 94) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
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.
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
SERMON — “The Price of Following”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY My Jesus, I Love Thee — arr. Paul Sjolund My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine; for thee all the follies of sin I resign. My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now. I love thee because thou hast first loved me, and purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree. I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus ‘tis now.
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • 11:00AM
In mansions of glory and endless delight I’ll ever adore thee in heaven so bright; I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now.
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. †
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE GREETING INTROIT
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross — arr. Gilbert M. Martin Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small. Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.
CALL TO WORSHIP Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we are to pray and to give more than either we desire, or deserve: Pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask save through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee — HYMN TO JOY
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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.
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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.
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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.
HYMN
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#338 Where He Leads Me — NORRIS
COMMISSIONING BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Go Now in Peace — Robert Lau Go now in peace, and may God’s peace go with you. Believe and trust His holy word. Amen.
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POSTLUDE
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Thank you for joining us in worship today.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION Receive these offerings, O 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.
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WE CELEBRATE HOLY COMMUNION 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 The congregation is invited to follow the communion liturgy beginning on page 12 of the hymnal. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 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 RESPONSE You Satisfy the Hungry Heart — arr. John Ferguson You satisfy the hungry heart with gift of finest wheat; come give to us, O saving Lord, the bread of life to eat.
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister LITURGISTS The Reverend Kate May, Assoc. Minister The Reverend Meg Gaston, Assoc. Minister The Reverend Susannah Pittman, Assoc. Minister
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir Kevin Spooner, Cantor Keely Reitman, Violin
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Mary Anne Maynard by her family.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS • SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
WELCOME!
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/engage
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 proclamed through preaching, music, prayer and liturgy.
WORSHIP AT CENTENARY SUNDAYS
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
MISSIONS
Sympathy is extended to Becky and Jay Perkinson on the passing of Becky’s mother, Betsy Dana Hutchison, on August 12, 2022.
A BED AND A BOOK Centenary will be at the Dash Stadium for “A Bed and A Book” on September 24. In preparation for this mission event we are collecting new, never been used, bedding for twin beds. This includes pillows, bed sheets, mattress protectors, and comforters. They do not need mattresses. Bedding will be given to the children who receive a bed, many of whom have never had one. If you would like to join us on our build day, please sign up at cententenary-ws. org/engage. If you have any questions, contact Rev. Meg Gaston (mgaston@centenary-ws.org).
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
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 Gaston (336-724-6311 ext. 1361)/mgaston@ 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
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STEPHEN MINISTRY “Bless be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love.” This lovely song says what Stephen Ministry provides. Stephen Ministers are family who care for their care receivers, pray for them, and support them daily. A Stephen Minister will be with you every step of the way with caring, Christian love. If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry, please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314), Wilba Brady (336-723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford (336-724-6311 ext. 1353) or Rev. Susannah Pittman (336-724-6311 ext. 1357). SHINING LIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH Shining Light on Mental Health is pleased to help raise awareness of a new 3-digit number that expands resources and support for those experiencing a mental health crisis. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. For more information about 988, please visit Lifeline (988lifeline.org). Please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman if the pastoral team or Shining Light on Mental Health team can support you in your journey. You do not journey alone.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS 336.724.6311 + Extension (for the Minister on Call • Option 2) Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
ext. 1362
Rick Gibbons Congregational Care Assistant
ext. 1342
Mary Ann Wexler Executive Director
ext. 1346
Stacy Holley Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister
ext. 1359
Jonathan Emmons Director of Music Ministries
ext. 1339
John Markle Director of Operations
ext. 1347
Reverend R. Craig Ford Associate Minister
ext. 1353
Doug Peninger Director of Communications
ext. 1368
Reverend Meg Gaston ext. 1361 Assoc. Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions
Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries
ext. 1337
Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children
John Rogers Director of Information Technology
ext. 1356
ext. 1331
Reverend Susannah Pittman ext. 1357 Associate Minister of Congregational Care & Adult Formation CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 WWW.CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311
BIBLE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11 We are looking forward to giving our kindergarten and 3rd graders their own Bibles on September 11. If you know a kindergartener or 3rd grader who has not received information about or registered for Bible Sunday, please be in touch with Jeanette Juran (jjuran@centenary-ws.org/336-724-6311 ext. 1332).
EVANGELISM & ENGAGEMENT BLOCK PARTY SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 18 • NOON-2 PM We are having a Block Party and Engagement Fair Sunday, September 18, from Noon-2 pm! This will be a time for fun, fellowship, and food! There will be music by the Martha Bassett Band, a Bounce House in the playground, and Food Trucks. Bring towels or lawn chairs to spread out in the area between the Sanctuary and East Building and invite your friends! If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Meg Gaston.
MUSIC & THE ARTS ATRIUM GALLERY GRAND OPENING The Music & the Arts Ministry (MATA) is eager to introduce its new art exhibit series - Art in the Atrium - with the grand opening of Centenary’s Atrium Gallery (formerly the Art Room). The grand opening, scheduled for Wednesday September 7, 7:00 pm, will feature the paintings of local artist Steve Childs (www.stevechilds.com). Steve will give a brief presentation in the Community Room (206EB) which explores the intersection of art and spirituality in his career followed by a reception in the Atrium Commons. Steve’s art will be on display in the Gallery and available for purchase throughout the month of September. 20% of proceeds will benefit City with Dwellings. CALLING ALL ARTISTS Are you a visual artist? Consider submitting your work for the October/November Centenary Artists exhibit in the Atrium Gallery. The exhibit’s title Genesis: A New Creation – draws inspiration from our recent Transformation on Fifth campaign, our new Atrium Gallery, and our emergence from the pandemic. A portion of proceeds from art sales will benefit City with Dwellings. Deadline for art submission is Tuesday, September 27. For more details on how to submit, please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@ centenary-ws.org/336-724-6311 ext. 1338 ). CALLING NEW HANDBELL RINGERS Do you love handbells? Maybe you played in a handbell choir in high school or college but haven’t put on gloves a while. Or maybe you read music and sing/play another instrument but have always wanted to learn to play bells. If so, Centenary’s adult handbell choir, the Carillonneurs, invites you to consider joining us this year. For more information, contact Director of Handbell Choirs, Camille Jones (camillemurphyjones@gmail.com). CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ART NIGHT RETURNS Children, ages 2 through 6th grade, are invited to join us every Thursday night beginning September 8 from 5:00-6:35 pm for Children’s Music & Art Night. Programming will include choir, handbells, handchimes, Kindermusik, art and more! Dinner will be available from 4:30-6:30 pm. Donations are collected weekly on site. Adult supervision is required for dinner. (Children ages 2-3 are dismissed at 5:40 pm. Participation requires adult accompaniment.) For more information, please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws.org/336-724-6311 ext. 1338).
JMF SINGERS IN RESIDENCE OCTOBER 8-9 Mark your calendars for a weekend you won’t want to miss. The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers, a renowned California-based professional choir, will present a FREE concert in our sanctuary Saturday, October 8, at 7 pm. They’ll return on October 9 to lead 11 am worship. Learn more about the JMF Singers at www.jasonmaxferdinandsingers.com.
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR We are so excited to be starting back our Love Thy Neighbor Ministry for the year! One Sunday a month, the youth and other church volunteers work together to provide a hot meal and medical clinic for our homeless and marginally housed neighbors from all around Winston. This is a beautiful time of community building that we hope you will feel called to join us for. LTN takes place from 12pm – 2pm on the following Sundays:
SENIOR ADULTS
• September 11, 2022 • October 2, 2022 • November 6, 2022 • December 4, 2022 • January 8, 2023 • February 5, 2023 • March 5, 2023 • April 16, 2023 • May 7, 2023
SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 15 • NOON MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM Our speaker will be Katherine Watts, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Salem College, which is celebrating its 250th anniversary of its founding this year. We will gather at 11:45 and lunch will be served at noon. Please contact Charles Monroe to register: (chasmonroe@yahoo.com/336-7730446). The cost of the luncheon is $10.00.
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH NEW NAME United Methodist Women is now doing business as United Women in Faith. The corporation itself will remain United Methodist Women. “Our new name is part of an overall move to refresh our organization that includes a new look, new feel and new and improved programs. We will be able to better nurture our current members while welcoming into our sisterhood new women who want to put their love in action. The new operating name is also welcoming to women whose local churches may choose to align with another denomination or who are already members of other denominations.” SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MONDAY • SEPTEMBER 12 • NOON MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM The September General Membership Meeting will be held on Monday, September 12 at Noon in the Memorial Auditorium. The speaker will be Karel Chandler with Educator Warehouse (https://www. wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/56720), and the cost will be $13.00 for lunch. Reservations are due by Sunday, September 4. If you are interested in attending, please contact your circle leader. If you’re not in a circle, you can contact Holly Gilliam.
YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS • September 4: No Youth Group for Labor Day • September 11: Love Thy Neighbor • September 18: Middle School Youth Group @ Miracle Heights (No Senior High Youth Group) For more information or to sign up to receive Youth Ministry updates by email, contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenary-ws.org). Or follow us on Instagram @centenary_youth. SUNDAY SCHOOL Join us every Sunday at 10:00 am on the fourth floor for Youth Sunday school taught by our interim associate Andrew Epermanis. There will be snacks and time for fellowship before the lesson every week! We will be starting a new study, Jesus Creed, on September 11. Until then, we are looking at how Jesus is discussed in the book of Mark.
CENTENARY NIGHT AT THE DASH
DASH GAME FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 9 • 7 PM Join us for a ballgame cheering on the WinstonSalem Dash on September 9! We’ll enjoy the game (which begins at 7 pm) and fireworks together and have time to fellowship. We have a block of seats reserved together. Tickets are $11 each, kids 3 years old and younger do not need a ticket. Go to the Engage page to purchase your tickets.
FALL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES REGISTER NOW We are excited to introduce and invite you to register for our Fall 2022 study opportunities. Our courses and descriptions may be found on the Engage tab on the website or by picking up a card from the information centers found around campus. For questions, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman (336.724.6311 ext. 1357). Classes are filling quickly so don’t hesitate.
CALLED CHARGE CONFERENCE CALLED CONFERENCE SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 11 • 3 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Centenary UMC will hold a Called Charge Conference on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 3:00 pm in the Community Room of the East Building (please use the 5th Street Entrance to the East Building) to consider the sale of the 633 and 635 W. Fourth Street buildings and the Holly Avenue parking lot which are owned by Centenary.
CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED In observance of Labor Day, the Centenary Church campus will be closed on Monday, September 5. JOIN TROOP 920 Troop 920 invites all interested middle school boys and their parents to a “Join Scouting Night” on Monday, September 12 at 7:15 p.m. Troop 920 meets at the Matthew Gfeller Scout Hut at 657 West Fifth Street which across the street from Centenary and the Public Library. For more information email Troop920@centenary-ws.org or follow the Troop on Instagram @Troop920.