WELCOME TO
SUNDAY • AUGUST 11, 2024
Ephesians 4:25-5:2
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
Noah Clark, guitar
Doug Wright, bass
Jacob Anflick, drums
IN MEMORIAM
Sarah Murphy McFarland
June 27, 2024
The ministers and members of Centenary extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.
ADULT FORMATION
FIRST FIFTEEN: WHAT’S NEXT?
Nearly a year ago our congregation began an intentional practice of starting each day with scripture reading and prayer with the goal of reading the entire Old and New Testaments. The 2023-2024 readings end this month in the book of Revelation. We’ve put together a list of resources to help you get started with a new practice of reading and prayer. Most of these resources will be accessed online, but there will also be one printed reading plan available for pickup at the church and some printed devotional books you can order. For more information contact Stacy Holley (sholley@ centenary-ws.org/ ext. 1359).
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
BACKPACK BLESSING
TODAY • 5:30 - 7 PM
Join us tonight in the Community Room 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! Park in the 5th street lot and enter the East Building through the 5th Street Entrance.
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).
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).
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 below. Email Music Ministries Assistant Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws.org) with any questions.
JOIN THE CHANCEL CHOIR
Add your voice to Centenary’s Chancel Choir! Join us as we return to our weekly rehearsal schedule this Thursday, August 15, at 7:00 pm or at our annual retreat on August 23 and 24. We seek to equip and empower the congregation to lift its collective heart and voice in praise-filled worship, whether on Sunday mornings, during special services like the beloved Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, or in collaboration with other groups from around the Triad and beyond. We rehearse each Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. NO audition is required! Please contact Director of Music Ministries, Jonathan Emmons (jemmons@ centenary-ws.org) to learn more.
The Winston-Salem Choral Academy is holding placement auditions in August for boys and girls who love to sing. Tuition is now FREE for Centenary families! Weekly rehearsals begin in late August. For more information, email wschoralacademy@ gmail.com or call (336) 413-8227.
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?
11:00 am: Love Thy Neighbor set-up (@Memorial Auditorium)
Noon-2:00 pm: Love Thy Neighbor
2:15 pm: Love Thy Neighbor clean-up
August 16
5:00 pm: Sixth grade promotional pool party
August 18
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school Open House
5:00 pm-7:00 pm: Annual Fall Kick-Off – NOODLE NIGHT! (@west lawn) All youth (6th-12th grades) are invited to join us to noodle around! Come out for an evening of all things NOODLE! There will be fun, food, friendship, and faith. As always, friends are welcome.
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.
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
October 27: LISTEN event with guest, David Magee
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.
SANCTUARY PEWS
A piece of Centenary can be yours, for free! We have approximately 25 pew sections from our Sanctuary that are looking for a new home. Each is 4 to 5 feet in length, and you must be able to transport them yourself. If you are interested or have questions, please contact John Markle (jmarkle@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1347). These pews were replaced with our new sanctuary chairs.
MONDAY • AUGUST 12
1 John 3-5 & Psalm 37
TUESDAY • AUGUST 13
2 & 3 John 1, 1 & Psalm 38
WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 14
Jude 1 & Psalm 39
THURSDAY • AUGUST 15
Revelation 1-3 & Psalm 40
FRIDAY • AUGUST 16
Revelation 4-6 & Psalm 41
SATURDAY • AUGUST 17
Revelation 7-9 & Psalm 42
SUNDAY • AUGUST 18
Revelation 10-11 & Psalm 43
