SUNDAY • JANUARY 12, 2025
“Water and Spirit”
Luke 3:15-17, 21-37
Preaching
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
Liturgist
Rev. Oliver Helsabeck
Associate Minister for Congregational Care
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
Zakiyyah Niang, vocals
Ahmad Johnson, vocals
Rodney Archie, vocals
Noah Clark, guitar
Doug Wright, bass
Jacob Anflick, drums
IN MEMORIAM
Bruce McDaniel Babcock
December 14, 2024
Cynthia “Jean” Mullis Jones
December 16, 2024
Abbott Julian “Jerry” Garvin
December 17, 2024
M. Nixon “Nick” Hennessee
December 17, 2024
The ministers and members of Centenary extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.
ADULT FORMATION
DISCIPLE BIBLE FAST TRACK: NEW TESTAMENT
Wednesday Nights at Nourish
Beginning January 15, 2025
5:45 - 7:00 pm • Room 115 and Zoom
WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP ON SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
Second and Fourth Tuesdays
January 28 - April 22
Noon to 1:00 pm • Room 314
Discover the sacred in everyday moments with Barbara Brown Taylor’s An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith. Certified Spiritual Director Nancy Powell invites Centenary’s women to a small group to discuss the book and explore how the small things we do and see can become spiritual experiences if we pay attention. Each session will cover one chapter, with lunch included in the registration fee. Participants should purchase the book to complete reading before the first meeting (details in your confirmation email). Register by Wednesday, January 22.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
HEALING HANDS MINISTRY
First Mondays • 10 am - noon
Gathering Room
Calling all knitters and crocheters! Join Healing Hands for a time of fellowship, instruction, and service as members create prayer shawls, lap throws, and other handmade items to provide a tangible blessing for people experiencing loss, crisis, or other need for prayerful care. Items are prayed over and blessed to be given away to others in time of need. No experience is necessary. Contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeck or Dianne Moore for more information. Look for a Healing Hands opportunity during Nourish on Wednesday evenings starting in January! No experience is required.
REFRESH PRAYER MINISTRY
Wednesdays • Noon - 12:45 PM
2025 JOURNEY THROUGH LUKE & ACTS
Join us for a year-long journey through the books of Luke and Acts, featuring sermons, Bible studies, a weekly reading plan, study guides, and other opportunities to engage with these transformative scriptures. For more details, please scan the QR code.
INTRODUCTION TO LUKE & ACTS
Sunday • January 26 • 10 am
Memorial Auditorium
SIGN UP NOW FOR CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ART CAMP 2025
July 14 - 17, 2024
Sanctuary
Join the Refresh Prayer Ministry for a midweek service of reflection, music, and prayer. From Noon - 12:15 there will be a time for quiet reflection with music, and then the service will begin at 12:15 and finish by 12:45. Parking will be available in the Fifth Street parking lot, and you may enter from the Fifth Street entrance to the sanctuary. For more information, contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeck or Becky Tate.
MISSIONS
This group will cover major themes of the New Testament using the Disciple Fast Track study material designed to give busy people comprehensive engagement with the Bible over time. You do not need to know anything about the Bible to join this study. We meet for twelve sessions: Jan 15 – April 9. Group participants will spend about 30 minutes a day reading and reflecting on scripture in preparation for weekly group meetings, led by Kathy Chaney and Rev. Marilyn Weiler. Cost is $20 for the study guide and you may also want to purchase a recommended study Bible. Childcare is available. Please click here/use our QR code to register as soon as possible.
Led by Dr. Christopher Franks, Owen D. and Mattie Holt McPherson Associate Professor of Religion and Department Chair at High Point University. Dr. Franks will orient us to Luke and Acts, offering insights to deepen our understanding and help us become more faithful readers.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
BACKPACK PROGRAM
Second semester is upon us! Help us finish the year strong by providing weekend meals for students in Winston-Salem. Please join us in prayer and consider a financial contribution to sponsor a child. For $200, you can sponsor a child’s weekend meals for a whole school year! Reach out to Anna Thomas (athomas@ centenary-ws.org) with any questions.
CREATED BY GOD PARENT INFO SESSION
January 16, 2025 • 8 pm
This year’s Created by God event for 4th and 5th graders and their families will be held Friday evening, February 28 and Saturday, March 1. This program gives our preteens an opportunity to learn about their growing and changing bodies through a Christian lens. Registration will open January 28th, with limited space available. As you are deciding if this is the right year for your child to participate, we invite you to be a part of a Parent Info Session on Zoom Thursday, January 16 at 8 pm. Even if your child is not yet in 4th or 5th grade, you are welcome to join. Contact Kate May for more information.
BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday • January 28 • 12:30 - 5 pm
Community Room
Centenary is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive. If you would like to sign up to donate blood, you may do so by scanning the QR code or visiting our website. If you cannot give blood but would like to volunteer, please email Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws. org).
MUSIC & ARTS
FAITH AND ARTISTRY: SEEKING THE SACRED IN CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Mondays at 6:30 pm • Thursdays at 10 am
Atrium Gallery
Faith and Artistry is back! We will focus on creating a meaningful Lenten exhibit to infuse this most contemplative period in our liturgical year with art and prayer. With Monday night and Thursday morning tracks offered, choose the time that is best for you to discover the wealth of creative opportunities that faith inspires. To learn more, contact Dr. Steve Martin, Music & Arts Chairperson (stephendmartin88@gmail.com).
Register now for CMA Camp 2025! Open to infants through rising 5th graders, this fun-filled 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).
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today 10:00 am: Youth Sunday school (@ Youth Commons) 11:00 am: LTN set up (@ Memorial Auditorium) Noon – 2:00 pm: Love Thy Neighbor & Medical Clinic 2:15 pm: LTN clean up
January 14
8:00 pm: Twin City Conference Basketball game – Centenary vs. Greek Orthodox (@ Fulton YMCA)
January 15
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Confirmation “Shepherd Night” (@ Youth Commons) Confirmands, join us with your Shepherds for a taco bar dinner and fun night of getting acquainted!
January 19
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school (@ Youth Commons)
NO YOUTH GROUP (MLK Day Weekend)
LOOKING AHEAD
January 24-25: Confirmation Retreat (@ Camp Hanes)
January 26: Youth Basketball “All-Star Tournament” (@ Rise Indoor Sports) January 31: Sixers! Go to the Movies! “Mufasa: The Lion King”
February 9: Super Bowl Party
February 23: Love Thy Neighbor Annual Fundraiser
Love Thy Neighbor Dates 2025: February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4
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.
