SUNDAY • DECEMBER 15, 2024
“Joy Made Possible” Isaiah 35:1-10
Preaching
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
Liturgist
Rev. Meg Peters Associate Minister of Outreach
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
Virginia Mae Boyd Smith
November 29, 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.
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
DISCIPLE BIBLE FAST TRACK: NEW TESTAMENT
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT NOURISH BEGINNING JANUARY 15, 2025
5:45 - 7:00 PM • ROOM 115 • ZOOM
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).
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!
SAVE THESE SUMMER DATES!
VBS: June 16-19; 4 year olds - rising 6th graders
Camp Tekoa: July 6-12; rising 4th – 6th graders
Children’s Music and Arts Camp: July 14-17; 2 year olds – rising 5th graders
Older Elementary Mission Week: July 22-24; rising 4th – 6th graders
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.
Today • 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
JULY 14 - 17, 2024
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).
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
SANCTUARY
ORNAMENT
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 29: New Year’s Eve, Eve Party (@Bowlero) January 5: ALL Youth Ice Skating (@ Winston-Salem Fairgrounds)
January 8: 2025
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 by Wednesday, January 8.
Watch for registration information in the new year!
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
SERVICE FOR HOPE AND HEALING
SATURDAY • DECEMBER 21 • 5:00 PM
SANCTUARY
Christmas is a season filled with joy and warmth, but for some, it can be a reminder of loss. Whether you are grieving someone you love, a lost opportunity, a strained relationship, stress about current events, or just having a hard time when people around you are celebrating, our Service for Hope and Healing can be a safe space for remembrance, prayer, Holy Communion, and healing. Join us for an intimate evening where we can acknowledge our grief and yet embrace hope together. For more information, contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeck (ohelsabeck@centenaryws.org/ext. 1357).
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 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Annual ALL Youth Christmas Party (@Youth Commons) Join us following the Lessons & Carols Service for games (with lots of fantastic prizes), food, fun, and an ornament exchange.
December 17
6:00 pm: Twin City Conference Basketball game – Centenary vs. Ardmore Baptist (@ Fulton YMCA)
Confirmation begins January 10-11: Junior/ Senior Retreat to Blowing Rock January 31: Sixers! Go to the Movies! February 23: Love Thy Neighbor Annual Fundraiser
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
THANK YOU FOR PARTNERING WITH US FOR ANGEL
TREE!
This year because of your generosity with your time, talents and treasures, we were able to provide Christmas gifts for almost 350 children in Winston-Salem! We could not have done this without our army of volunteers who helped with everything from data entry to delivery. No matter how you participated, whether it was adopting an angel, sponsoring an angel, shopping or volunteering, we are so incredibly thankful for you!
