POINSETTIAS FOR ADVENT
You have the opportunity to recognize your loved ones as we decorate our church for the holidays. Poinsettias can be purchased for $20 each. Orders with payment must be received by November 30, 2024. To order, go to the Give tab on the Centenary website. Once on the tab, select Give/Contribute from the dropdown menu. Once on the link, select Christmas Poinsettias in the fund menu. Be sure to note IMO (In Memory Of) or IHO (In Honor Of ) and add names in the memo line. You may also mail a check to the business office. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ann Wexler (mwexler@ centenary-ws.org/ext.1346).
ADULT FORMATION
SAVE THE DATE! Centenary Womens Retreat
April 4-6, 2025 Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
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
GRIEFSHARE: SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS
SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 24 • 2-4 PM
ROOM 115 EAST BUILDING
Congregational Care invites you to the GriefShare Surviving the Holidays seminar. This event includes a video featuring some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery as well as group discussion to offer support and hope in navigating the holiday season. GriefShare leaders Sue Stephens and Paul Briggs will lead the seminar and can provide additional information. Register by emailing Rev. Oliver Helsabeck (ohelsabeck@centenary-ws.org/ ext. 1357).
MEN’S MINISTRY
THEOLOGY ON TAP
DECEMBER 3 • 5:30 PM
Centenary UMC Men invite everyone to join them for the Advent Theology on Tap gathering. We will gather at Lesser Known Brewery (901 South Broad Street) on Tuesday, December 3 from 5:30 pm - 7 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy fellowship and help support a number of ministries with a gift. For more details, please contact Tom Lawson at 336-577-2223.
MISSIONS
HARVEST GIFTS
Our Harvest Gifts collection for 2024 has begun. Dedication Sunday will be November 24. Upon arrival, an usher will receive your gifts in the Narthex. All cans should be regular sized, not family sized.
• Canned Meats (beef stew, chicken, tuna, salmon)
SUBSCRIBE TO SIGHTINGS & SOUNDINGS
CONFIRMATION 2025
The newest issue of Centenary’s monthly Music & Arts magazine is out now! 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.
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.
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
SANCTUARY ORNAMENT
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).
LOOKING AHEAD
November 15: Sixers! Goes to Urban Air November 17: Stroll into Light event
November 24: 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
Join us as a family and create Christmas decorations to be the first ones on display for the season! There are 8 crafts to choose from, with options available for all ages! Registration is open and will close November 20! Use the QR code to register - 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
• Canned Vegetables(pinto beans, potatoes, corn, peas, green beans)
• Hearty Soups
• Canned Spaghetti Sauce(no glass containers)
• Spaghetti Noodles
• SpaghettiOs
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Bag or Box of Cookies
• Hearty Soup
MUSIC & ARTS
ART IN THE ATRIUM OPEN HOUSE
TODAY • NOON - 1:30 PM
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. Ornaments are also available to purchase. We will be at the 4 1/2 Street entrance during Nourish on Wednesdays and at 10 am on Sundays. We will be on the front lawn on Sundays after the 11 am service. 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 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Middle school Angel Tree Shopping (@Target on Hanes Mall Blvd.) 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.**
Centenary will hold its annual Charge Conference today 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.
ANGEL TREE
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. Register using the QR code. Contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org) with any questions!
ATRIUM GALLERY
Join us as we celebrate our community’s artistic talents! “All Things Bright & Beautiful: A Neighborhood Showcase,” Music & Arts’ annual community exhibit, opens today 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
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.
November 12
7:00 pm: Twin City Conference game: Centenary vs. First Presbyterian (@Fulton YMCA)
November 17
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school 6:00 pm: ALL youth and our families are invited to the 3rd Annual Stroll into Light Candlelight Walk for Mental Health Awareness (@Mount Tabor High School). Gate opens at 5:00pm. Register to walk or to sponsor a walker. Let’s walk together to remember that we are never alone.
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).
Welcome to Centenary
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.
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.
Learn More
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.
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
Tammy Pollock ext. 1337 Director of Youth Ministries
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
