SUNDAY • DECEMBER 8, 2024
“Peace Made Possible” Isaiah 2:1-5
Preaching
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
Liturgist
Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
Zakiyyah Niang, vocals
Ahmad Johnson, vocals
Rodney Archie, vocals
Noah Clark, guitar
Doug Wright, bass
Jacob Anflick, drums
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
Today we celebrate the baptism of Kendal Leigh Garrity, daughter of Kevin and Jenna Garrity.
CHRISTMAS EVE AT CENTENARY
We invite you to our Christmas Eve offerings as we anticipate the birth of Jesus Christ.
9:30 AM • Pre-School Pajama Party Community Room
2:00 PM • Candlelight & Communion Memorial Auditorium
4:00 PM • Children’s Christmas Eve Sanctuary
6:00 PM • Candlelight & Communion Memorial Auditorium
11:00 PM • Candlelight & Communion Sanctuary
ADULT FORMATION
SAVE THE DATE!
Centenary Women’s Retreat April 4-6, 2025 Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center
CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY
PARTNER WITH US TO HELP FEED KIDS IN WINSTON-SALEM
We will be sending extra food home with children to help make up the difference during Christmas break in addition to partnering with the Backpack Program organized by Second Harvest Food Bank. Please consider a financial donation to help make this possible. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenaryws.org/ext. 1332).
KIDS DAY IN SATURDAY • DECEMBER 14
9:30-11:30 AM
IMPROMPTU PAGEANT
SUNDAY • DECEMBER 22 • 10 AM
Join us as we gather in the Sanctuary where everyone will choose a costume and take part in creating a beautiful picture of what the first Christmas might have looked like as the story is told through rhyme and song. There will be no Sunday school for elementary aged kids. Please bring scarves, hats and gloves to decorate our Tree of Warmth to help keep the kids at Brunson Elementary warm this winter.
PRESCHOOL PAJAMA PARTY
TUESDAY • DECEMBER 24 • 9:30 AM
Activities, storytelling, music, snack and more for our preschoolers and their families! Wear your pajamas and join us as we celebrate Christmas Eve morning the preschool way!
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
REFRESH PRAYER SERVICE
WEDNESDAYS • NOON – 12:45 PM
SANCTUARY
Enter from Fifth Street for a service of prayer. 12:00-12:15, silent meditation; 12:15-12:45, prayer service. Come be refreshed and renewed in the middle of a busy week.
MUSIC & ARTS
A THRILL OF HOPE: ADVENT WITH MUSIC & ARTS
You are invited to spend the Advent season with us as we prepare for the joy of Christmas.
Sunday • December 8 • 4:00 PM • Sanctuary WSSU Singing Rams present Great Joy!
Sunday • December 15 • 5:00 PM
Sanctuary Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
Sunday • December 22 • 6:00 PM
St. Paul UMC
A Christmas Collaboration at St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Centenary Chancel Choir.
SIGN UP NOW FOR CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ART CAMP 2025
CHILDREN’S CAE CONTINUES IN JANUARY NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOME!
December 10
6:00 pm: Twin City Conference Basketball game – Centenary vs. Ardmore Baptist
Is your child leading in worship today? These truly talented children are a part of our Children’s Creative Arts Experience and we are looking for new friends to join us in 2025! Programming includes activities for children ages 2 through 5th grade. CAE’s multi-faceted model engages children with various levels of musical and artistic interests, all while cultivating more regular, more varied worship leadership opportunities for Centenary’s youngest! Register via the QR Code. Current participants need not register again. Email Music Ministries Assistant Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws.org) with any questions.
SENIOR ADULTS
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
THURSDAY • DECEMBER 19 • NOON MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
Join Centenary’s Senior Adults as we celebrate the joys of the season with a special music program featuring Virginia Sheffield, Oliver Helsabeck, and Jonathan Emmons! We gather at 11:45 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 signup deadline is Wednesday, December 11. The Senior Adult Council will meet briefly in the choir room at 11:00 a.m. before the luncheon.
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
SANCTUARY ORNAMENT
December 11
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Parents/Caregivers’ Confirmation Orientation (@ Youth Commons)
CONFIRMATION 2025
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@centenaryws.org).
TRUST – A RETREAT FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS
In a world that continues to spin in uncertainty and chaos, we invite all our Juniors and Seniors in High schoool to retreat away, January 10-11, 2025, to the beautiful mountains at Blowing Rock Conference Center near Bass Lake. We will spend the weekend remembering our Confirmation and how we continue to live trusting the Lord in all things. Together we will rest, remember, and recommit ourselves to the One who reaches out to us in love. The cost of the retreat is $150 per person. For more information contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenaryws.org)
LOOKING AHEAD
December 13: Sixers! Goes to Tanglewood for a hayride December 15: Annual ALL Youth Christmas Party
Infants through 2nd graders are invited to join us for a morning full of holidaythemed fun including crafts, games and more. The cost is $5 per kid. Register using the QR code, registration closes on December 11. Contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org) with any questions!
JULY 14 - 17, 2024
Register now for CMA Camp 2025! Open to infants through rising 5th graders, this funfilled week features singing, handbells, art, Kindermusik, and more! The highlight of Camp each year is the camper-led worship service that concludes our week together. Register now via the QR code for a special early bird discount! For more information, please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@ centenary-ws.org).
The Centenary ornaments have arrived and are ready for pick up. You can pick up ornaments at Nourish on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 pm or on Sundays after the 9:00 and 11:00 o’clock 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. Ornaments are also available to purchase. We will be at the 4 1/2 Street entrance during Nourish on Wednesdays and at 10:00am on Sundays. We will be on the front lawn on Sundays after the 11:00 am worship service.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Middle School Youth Group
6:15 pm - 6:45 pm: Youth Dinner 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm: Senior High Youth Group
December 22: ALL Youth Christmas Coffee House December 29: New Year’s Eve, Eve Party (@ Bowlero) 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.
ANGEL TREE
GIFT
WRAPPING PARTY
TODAY • 3-5 PM
Bring your family and join us in the Community Room this afternoon to wrap the angel tree gifts! Please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1332) with any questions.
