WELCOME TO WORSHIP
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.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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.
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • JULY 10, 2022 • 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. †
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE
Improvisation on DIX — Josh Sobel Prelude in C Major, BWV 545 — Johann Sebatian Bach
Jubilate in A-flat Major — Charles Wood O be joyful in the Lord all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. Be ye sure that the Lord he is God; it is he that hath made us and not we ourselves. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture. O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. Be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name, for the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting: and his truth endureth from generation to generation. 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. (Psalm 100)
CALL TO WORSHIP Our heavenly Father, we your humble children invoke your blessing on us. We adore you, whose name is love, whose nature is compassion, whose presence is joy, whose Word is truth, whose Spirit is goodness, whose holiness is beauty, whose will is peace, whose service is perfect freedom, and in knowledge of whom stands our eternal life. Unto you be all honor and all glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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HYMN
HYMN
#89 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee — HYMN TO JOY
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the church: to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen.
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#92 For the Beauty of the Earth — DIX
COMMISSIONING BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE The Lord Bless You and Keep You — John Rutter The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. Amen. (Numbers 6: 24-26)
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POSTLUDE Fugue in C Major, BWV 545 — Johann Sebatian Bach
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Thank you for joining us in worship today.
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#347 Spirit Song — SPIRIT SONG (Choir v. 1, Congregation v. 2)
SERMON NOTES
SCRIPTURE — Colossians 1:1-14 (pew Bible New Testament page 243) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Morning Has Broken — Shawn Kirchner Morning has broken like the first morning; blackbird has spoken like the first bird. Praise for the singing, praise for the morning, praise for them springing fresh from the Word. Sweet the rain’s new fall, sunlit from heaven, like the first dewfall on the first grass. Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden, sprug in completeness where His feet pass. Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning, born of the one light Eden saw play! Praise with elation; praise every morning, God’s recreation of the new day! 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.
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HYMN
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WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
GREETING INTROIT
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
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PRAYER OF DEDICATION Receive these gifts, O Lord. May they be magnified by your Holy Spirit to teach your children about your love, to show the world your grace, to bring healing to the broken hearted, to comfort the grieving, to embrace the needy, and to praise your name. We offer ourselves as instruments of your peace to the world. We offer our talents, our time, and our gifts to you. Use us as you will. Deploy us for your benevolence. Transform our hearts as we transform the world. We pray this in your Holy name. Amen.
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___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister LITURGISTS The Reverend Meg Gaston, Assoc. Minister The Reverend Susannah Pittman, Assoc. Minister
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in honor of and in loving memory of Frances Ann Wall Pollock by her mother.
MUSIC June Stegall, Assistant Director Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir The anthem texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 By entering the Sanctuary, you grant to Centenary United Methodist Church unrestricted right to use and publish, transmit or telecast photographs or likenesses that might be taken of you this day for use in communications related to the church.
ANNOUNCEMENTS • JULY 10, 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
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.
VIEW
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
ADULT FORMATION
MISSIONS
SMALL GROUP FACILITATORS New small group opportunities are coming for the fall! As plans are being finalized, we are seeking facilitators to lead. There are no special skills needed and you do not need to be an expert. Resources and materials will be available as you lead discussions, ask questions, and learn together. If you are interested and want to learn more, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.
HAITI OUTREACH MINISTRIES Nadege Gay, Pastor Leon’s Daughter, will be visiting Centenary on July 31, sharing updates with us on how things are going in Haiti and with our partners at Haiti Outreach Ministries. Feel free to join us in Memorial Auditorium at noon following the 11 am service.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE STEPHEN MINISTRY As our rhythms and routines continue to evolve, we may feel uncertain about navigating change or desire to move in a new direction. A Stephen Minister can help you examine your situation, set goals, and make plans for a change. Stephen Ministers will walk beside you giving support as you find your independent way. 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 1 in 5 Americans struggle with their mental health. The Shining Light on Mental Health ministry provides programming, resources, and support to promote mental health and well-being. We look forward to resuming our educational events this fall and are also here to offer resources and support to journey with you this summer. Please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman for more information.
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 CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 WWW.CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311
PLAYGROUND SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAYS • NOW - AUGUST 21 Rising 1- 6 graders and their grown-ups are invited to join us for Playground Sunday School over the summer! During the summer, through August 21, we’ll gather on the playground from 10 - 10:45 am for play, fellowship, and a devotion plus donuts and coffee. In case of rain, we’ll gather in the Community Room. LEGO MOVIE AT BAILEY PARK SUNDAY • JULY 17 • 7:30 PM Join us for the Lego Movie at Bailey Park! Bring a blanket or your camp chairs and come enjoy a summer evening outside with a movie! “Doors” open at 6:30 pm and the movie begins at 7:30 pm. Jeanette will be there. SAVE THE DATE FOR BACKPACK BLESSING Plan to join us on August 21 (afternoon) for our Backpack Blessing! More information is coming soon.
BOX FANS The Forsyth County Department of Social Services currently has a high need for Box Fans for the elderly and disabled residents of our county. Centenary is helping them to collect new box fans for our siblings in need. If you can buy a fan, we would love for you to bring it to church on Sunday morning and leave it at the reception desk at the 4 ½ street entrance or in the Narthex at the 5th street entrance. You can also bring the fan Monday – Thursday, 9 am-4 pm and leave it at the reception desk on 4 ½ street. If you have any questions please contact Rev. Meg Gaston.
MUSIC & THE ARTS SUMMER CHANCEL CHOIR — SING WITH US! Are you interested in joining the Chancel Choir? Do you love to sing but don’t have time to make a weekly commitment? Here’s your chance. Join the Chancel Choir on Sundays, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, and August 14, for an informal, nostrings-attached, low pressure opportunity to sing in the Chancel Choir and lead the congregation in worship. Come to the choir room at 9:45 am! We’ll find a robe for you and rehearse accessible music in preparation for the 11 am service. Come once, or come all five Sundays. You decide! Contact Jonathan Emmons with questions. CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ARTS CAMP Registration for Centenary’s first-ever Music & Arts Camp is now open in Realm! The camp is offered for infants through rising 6th graders and takes place Monday, August 8 – Thursday, August 11, 8:45 am-12:30 pm. An optional meet-and-greet will be held Sunday, August 7, 4-5 pm. Offerings include singing, handbells, handchimes, creative movement, art, Kindermusik, talent sharing, and more! Snack is provided daily. The week ends with lunch and a camper-led worship service on Thursday at 1 pm. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate in our growing music program! Contact Jonathan Emmons for further details. WINSTON-SALEM GIRLS CHORUS Auditions are now open for new singers from grades K - 12 in the Winston-Salem Girls Chorus (WSGC). A Partner with the Music and Arts Ministry, WSGC’s mission is to offer a joyful and empowering experience for girls and young women through vocal music education and artistic excellence in choral music performance. Centenary families receive a tuition discount! For more information: WSGCSing@aol.com/(336)922-4073/www. wsgirlschorus.org.
YOUTH MINISTRY SAVE THE DATE • July 10: Summer Bible Study • July 16-23: Senior High Mission Trip to Kansas City, MO • August 21: Love Thy Neighbor • August 26: 6th Grade Promotion Party • August 28: Fall Kick-Off 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. SUMMER BIBLE STUDY Join us in exploring Bob Goff’s latest book, Undistracted, as we pursue a focus more on living out the abundant life that Jesus came to give us. We will meet at 5:00 pm on Sunday evenings in Reynolda Village at Dough-Joe’s. Bring money for food & drinks and a blanket to sit on. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL Youth, 6 - 12 grade, are invited to summer Sunday school (June 5 - August 21) on the 4th floor. Join us from10:00 am-10:45 am for a light breakfast in the Youth Commons and conversation about Jesus.