November 15 • 11am Worship

WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT

"BUILD UP ONE ANOTHER" 1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11

SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 15, 2020 11:00AM

WELCOME! Welcome to Centenary United Methodist Church.

Thank you for worshiping with us today! We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in our worship, program and ministry life here at Centenary. We hope the worship will inspire and comfort you as we hear God’s message proclaimed. During this time, now more than ever, may the grace and love of Christ surround you.

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OUR MISSION “The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”

PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING

The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III

LITURGISTS

The Reverend Susannah Pittman The Reverend Kate May

MUSIC

The Centenary Chamber Ensemble The West End Ringers Jonathan Emmons, organ

CHANCEL FLOWERS

The Chancel flowers are given in memory of Harold Pollard and in honor of Louise Pollard by their daughters.

Musical texts are printed with permission.

One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: The Trumpet en Chamade by Doug Peninger

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LET US WORSHIP Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost • 11:00 am • November 15, 2020

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS VOLUNTARY

Christians, We Have Met to Worship — Sondra K. Tucker

GREETING INTROIT

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 123 (In Unison)

HYMN (found on page six)

Open Thou Mine Eyes — John Rutter Open thou mine eyes and I shall see; incline my heart and I shall desire; order my steps and I shall walk in the ways of thy commandments.

I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven.

As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he shows us his mercy.

Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us, for we have endured no end of contempt.

We have endured no end of ridicule from the arrogant, of contempt from the proud. #368 My Hope Is Built — THE SOLID ROCK

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

After each prayer, the leader may conclude: Lord, in your mercy.

All may respond: Hear our prayer.

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.

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WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

(NIV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

SERMON

"Build Up One Another"

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Dona Nobis Pacem — arr. Kevin McChesney Grant us Thy peace.

Gracious God, giver of all gifts. We give you thanks for the blessings which you have given to us. Receive these gifts from the labor of our hands. May they be pleasing in your sight. Bless them and the ministries this offering will support. May they give hope, may they give comfort, may they bring peace, may they show your love to the world. We pray this in the name of Christ the Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever more.

Amen.

WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN (found on page seven) RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

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#206 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light — HOUSTON

BENEDICTION

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.

BENEDICTION RESPONSE Psalm 43:3

Send Out Thy Light — Charles Gounod Send out Thy light and Thy truth; let them lead me, and let them bring me to Thy holy hill.

VOLUNTARY

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In Memoriam Sarah Sands September 29, 2020 Julia Speas Davis November 3, 2020 The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.

LET'S HAVE LUNCH December 3 • Noon-1pm • Zoom “Let’s Have Lunch” is hosted by our Shining Light on Mental Health ministry. This one-hour Zoom gathering will feature Dr. Glenn Kinken and Rev. Susannah Pittman speaking on ways to experience and cultivate love, joy, peace, and hope in this unique Advent season. To register, visit the Engage tab on the website. For questions, contact Sandra Gramley (336-724-6311 ext.1352).

ADVENT PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Wednesdays • December 2, 9, 16 & 23 • Noon • Sanctuary Our Prayers of the People service will resume during the season of Advent as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Each Wednesday at Noon, we will gather for a 30-minute worship experience of music, prayer, and contemplation. To register, please visit www. centenary-ws.org and click on the Engage tab. Seating is limited and registration is required.

We will follow strict safety guidance of mask-wearing and social distancing. For any questions, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman (spittman@centenary-ws.org) or Jonathan Emmons (jemmons@ centenary-ws.org).

AT-HOME CHRISTMAS CRAFT NIGHT

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Christmas Craft Night is back with its own 2020 flavor. This year’s event will be an At-Home edition which means you will have the opportunity to sign-up and pay for your crafts online beginning today, November 8. After sign up we will prepare kits that you will pick up at our drive through on Sunday, November 22 from 4-5 pm. The kits will include everything you need to make some awesome crafts. We’ll even share video instructions to make it even more user friendly! Consider making these kits a part of your Thanksgiving weekend celebrations. You could even get together with friends in your bubble for your own Craft Night fun! You can find the sign-ups under the Engage page of the church website! Questions? Contact Jeanette Juran (jjuran@centenary-ws.org, ext. 1332).

SENIOR ADULT NOVEMBER PROGRAM Thursday • November 19 • 11:30am • Zoom For our November program we will be hearing from Tom Dollenmayer, General Manager of WFDD, Winston-Salem’s National Public Radio affiliate station. You can plan to join the Zoom conference call as early as 11:30am, with Mr. Dollenmayer’s remarks scheduled to begin at noon. Information you’ll need to join the Zoom call will be emailed to all recipients of the senior adult newsletter. If you are new to Centenary or new to our senior adult programs, please contact Rev. Craig Ford so we can make sure you receive that information (336-724-6311 ext. 1353)/cford@centenary-ws.org.

CENTENARY

To love youth on behalf of Jesus in hopes of loving them to Jesus.

MINISTRY

NOVEMBER 15 10:00am Sunday school (Via Zoom) 11:00am Worship (Via Live Stream) 2:00pm & 4:00pm Confirmation Services -- We invite you to support our Confirmands, as they profess their faith and claim their membership in our church, by watching these services via livestream.

May we all remember our baptism and be thankful.

NO YOUTH GROUP TONIGHT!

COFFEE BREAK with DOUG PENINGER November 18 • 10:15am • Zoom Join Director of Communications, Doug Peninger, as he welcomes Associate Minister with Children, Rev. Kate May, to a 30-minute coffee break. Sign up by clicking on the Engage tab on the Centenary website. For more information, contact Doug Peninger (ext. 1368/ dpeninger@centenary-ws.org).

CHECK-IN DURING ADVENT Tuesdays • December 1-22 • 12pm-1pm • Zoom/Virtual You are invited to join Rev. Susannah Pittman for four, stand-alone sessions where we will Check-in. Each session will use a Scripture passage from the lectionary for Advent to center and guide the conversation as we seek to offer support and care in this season. To register, visit the Engage tab on the Centenary website.. For more information, contact Rev. Susannah Pittman (spittman@centenaryws.org).

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Angel Tree is back, but like everything else in 2020, it looks a bit different. Adopting an Angel will be all digital this year. All of our angels are listed in the Google Form linked below where you can scroll through and select the angel(s) you'd like to adopt. If shopping isn't in your comfort zone this year, there's a new option to sponsor an angel. You may sponsor an angel by making a donation which will be used to purchase the gifts for that child. If the digital sign-up is out of your comfort zone, you can contact Holly Lee (336-712-9491) and she will help you select an angel.

Gifts can be dropped off on Friday, December 4 from 9 am - 1 pm, Sunday, December 6 from 1 - 5pm, and Monday, December 7 from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm by coming by The Haven. Volunteers will collect the gifts from your car and bring them inside. More specifics about gift drop-off will be sent to you when you sign up for an angel.

In addition to your gifts, we are looking for volunteers. Volunteers are needed to shop for sponsored angels, assist with gift drop-off and organizing, as well as getting gifts to our partner organizations. If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles or have any questions regarding the Angel Tree, contact Jeanette Juran (jjuran@centenary-ws.org/336-724-6311 ext. 1332). We are excited to continue supporting kids in our community through this ministry.

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You may bring your gifts to worship on Sunday mornings if you are registered for worship. When you come to The Haven, just look for the red awning, Be sure to place your gifts in your trunk and a church representative will be there to accept them. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Meg Gaston (336-724-6311 ext. 1361/mgaston@centenary-ws.org).

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POINSETTIAS FOR ADVENT Once again, you have an 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 25, 2020. Click on the link below to place your order. Once on the link, select Christmas Poinsettias in the menu. Be sure to include the "in memory of/in honor of" information in the optional memo window. If you have any questions please contact Mary Ann Wexler (336-7246311 ext.1346/mwexler@centenary-ws.org). https://secure.accessacs.com/access/oglogin.aspx?sn=29338

SERVICE OF HOPE AND HEALING Sunday • December 6 • 5pm • Sanctuary As we journey through the season of Advent, we are reminded that the One who is coming is Emmanuel—“God with us”—and is present with us in all of life’s seasons. We offer this Service of Hope and Healing as a time to reflect upon and experience Christ’s peace, comfort, and hope in the midst of our pain, sorrow, and hardships.

Registration is required to attend our in-person service, and seating is limited. We will follow strict safety guidance of mask-wearing and social distancing. To register, visit www.centenary-ws.org and click on the Engage tab. For any questions, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.

FOR THE RECORD

November 3 - November 9, 2020 Worship Attendance

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Contributions

11:00 am In-person 11:00 am Live Stream Roots Revival

52 590 59

Total

701

Virtual Sunday School (Includes Adult Formation & Youth)

151

Offering Special Gifts Centenary Fund Capital Campaign

$63,157 1,470 550 8,476

Total

$73,653

PO Box 658 Winston-Salem. NC 27102