THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • AUGUST 18, 2024 • 11:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS
The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices.
PRELUDE
GREETING
INTROIT
All That Hath Life and Breath — René Clausen
All that hath life and breath praise ye the Lord. Shout to the Lord, Alleluia. Praise Him! Laud Him! Alleluia.
†OPENING PRAYER
Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
†HYMN OF PROCESSION
†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.
†GLORIA PATRI
#71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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.
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
CANTICLE
With a Voice of Singing — Martin Shaw With a voice of singing, declare ye this and let it be heard: “Alleluia.” Utter it even unto the ends of the earth. The Lord hath delivered his people.
SCRIPTURE — Ephesians 5:12-20
This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
OFFERTORY
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT
God, You Made All Things for Singing — arr. John Ferguson God, you made all things for singing, even canyons carved from stone. Thunder sets the hard rock ringing with the hymn the skies intone. Alleluia! Yours the praise and yours alone. As the clap and roll of thunder gives the rocks their note to start, Spirit, free the songs of wonder waiting in the thankful heart. Alleluia! Each voice to sing its part. Join with us in all our singing. Make our music, Lord, your own. Be the bass note deeply ringing, be the highest overtone. Alleluia! Yours the praise and yours alone.
†DOXOLOGY
#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
†PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
All things come from you, O God, and with gratitude we return to you what is yours. You created all that is, and with love formed us in your image. When our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You gave your only Son Jesus Christ to be our Savior. All that we are, and all that we have, is a trust from you. And so, in gratitude for all your gifts, we offer you ourselves, and all that we have, in union with Christ’s offering for us. By your Holy Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
†HYMN
#68 When In Our Music God is Glorified — ENGELBERG
†BENEDICTION
†BENEDICTION RESPONSE
The Lord Bless You and Keep You — John Rutter
The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. Amen.
†POSTLUDE
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
PREACHING
The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister
LITURGIST
The Reverend Oliver Helsabeck, Assoc. Minister
MUSIC
Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries
Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar
The Chancel Choir
CRUCIFER
FLOWERS
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WELCOME!
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.
WORSHIP AT CENTENARY
SUNDAYS
9:00 am • Memorial Auditorium
11:00 am • Sanctuary
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.
WATCH
Each Sunday morning, our 11:00 am worship service is broadcast on the Internet through our Live Stream. Visit www.centenary-ws.org. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the home page and click on either Live Stream or the Live Stream arrow.
HEARING LOOP
Our Sanctuary is fitted with a Hearing Loop system. Please switch your hearing device to T-coil. If you need a listening device, please contact one of our ushers. Be sure to sit in the pews located on the floor of the Nave.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CENTENARY
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.
STAY CONNECTED
Reception Desk • 336-724-6311
CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS • AUGUST 18, 2024
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/church-events
CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS
BLOCK PARTY
SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 22 • NOON - 2 PM
We are having a Block Party and Engagement Fair! This will be a time for fun, fellowship, and food! Keith Byrd will be providing music, a Bounce House in the playground, and Food Trucks. Bring towels or lawn chairs to spread out in the area between the Sanctuary and East Building and invite your friends! If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws.org).
ADULT FORMATION
FIRST FIFTEEN: WHAT’S NEXT?
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
STUDENTS WITH FULL BELLIES ARE MORE SUCCESSFUL
YOUTH CHOIR COLLECTIVE IS BACK
FALL YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Maybe your head knows that God is always good, but your hearts not so sure. Or perhaps while reading Scripture, you’ve wondered if our Creator Redeemer went through a personality change—from strictly enforcing the rules in the Old Testament to loving the outcast in the New!
Rick Gibbons ext. 1342 Congregational Care Assistant
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
Associate Minister of Outreach Tammy Pollock ext. 1337 Director of Youth Ministries
Director of Information Technology
CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101
HTTPS://CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311
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).
ADULT DISCIPLESHIP SMALL GROUPS
For more information or help with registration please contact Stacy Holley (sholley@centenaryws.org/ext. 1359).
SALT: WOMEN’S BOOK AND BIBLE STUDY BEGINS SEPTEMBER 18 • 9:30 - 11:30 AM ROOM 112
School is back in session! Help us feed students in Winston-Salem through the Backpack Program. Centenary has the privilege of partnering with the Backpack Program organized by Second Harvest Food Bank. We are currently partnered with Brunson Elementary, Wiley Middle School, Reynolds High School and the Winston Salem Street School. This program helps provide food for students who receive free breakfast and lunch at school through the year, but may not have access to food over the weekends. For just $200, you can feed a child on the weekends for a whole school year! You can give through the giving portal on the church website or by check. If you have any questions, please contact Anna Thomas athomas@ centenary-ws.org/ext 1332).
BIBLE SUNDAY: SEPTEMBER 15
We are thrilled to give our kindergarteners and third graders bibles each year! On September 15 at both worship services, we will have a special moment of presenting bibles to kindergarteners and third graders and celebrate their growth as children and in their relationship with God. If you know a kindergartener or third grader who has not received information about Bible Sunday, please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1332) as soon as possible.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
STEPHEN MINISTRY
YCC returns with a bang on Thursday, September 5 at 5:30 pm! 7th – 12th graders bring your friends and join us for a welcome party filled with games, pizza, and music! Rehearsals are held weekly on Thursdays in the Youth Suite from 5:30 – 7:00 PM (optional dinner offered at 5:00 pm) during the school year. We can’t wait for a year filled with collaborative performances and worship leadership opportunities! Sign-up via the QR code today!
JOIN A GROWING CHANCEL CHOIR!
The Chancel Choir continues to grow, and we want YOU to join us! Our regular season kicks into full gear with an on-site retreat on Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24. Don’t miss a year full of worship leadership, collaborations, and special programs. Contact Jonathan Emmons (jemmons@ centenary-ws.org), Director of Music Ministries, for more information!
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.
SEPTEMBER MEETING
Starting September 8, we’ll discover divine love in the often overlooked and misunderstood passages in Scripture. And you’ll be delighted to find that Jehovah of the Old Testament is the same redemptive and compassionate God we see through Jesus Christ in the New Testament. He has always been and will always be for us! We hope you’ll join us in the Youth Commons for a light brunch and study
LOOKING AHEAD
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
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
“Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did.” In his book Practicing the Way, author John Mark Comer calls us to become apprentices of Jesus. We meet on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month to explore what this means. Facilitated by Amy Lawson. Please use our QR code to register and see more information.
DISCIPLE BIBLE FAST TRACK: OLD TESTAMENT WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT NOURISH
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 18 • 5:45 - 7:00 PM ROOM 115 AND ON ZOOM
This group will cover major themes of the Old 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: Sept 18 - Nov 20 then Jan 8-15. 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. Books available for pickup September 11 at Nourish. Childcare is available. Please use our QR code to register by Monday September 9.
EAT, LEARN, GROW: THE MONASTIC HEART WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP ON SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24 • NOON – 1:00 PM ROOM 111 • LUNCH INCLUDED
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
MISSIONS FAIR
WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 11 • 6 PM
We will be having a Mission Fair on the first floor! You are invited to come and meet our mission partners, learn more about volunteer opportunities, and see how your mission dollars are at work! Contact Rev. Meg Peters mpeters@centenary-ws. org) if you have any questions.
OCTOBER MISSION TRIP
We are partnering with Carolina Cross Connection for a mission trip in Boone, NC October 10-13. Adults and children ages 12 and older are welcome to join us! Please email Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@ centenary-ws.org) if you have any questions.
MUSIC & ARTS
CHILDREN’S CREATIVE ARTS EXPERIENCE RETURNS THIS FALL
MONDAY • SEPTEMBER 9 • NOON MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
Our speaker will be Mary Ann Wexler, Executive Director of Centenary and the cost is $13.00 for lunch. Reservations are due by Sunday, September 1. If you are interested in attending, please contact your circle leader. If you are not in a circle you can contact Amy Lawrence.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today
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.
August 25
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school 5:00 pm: Middle school youth group 6:15 pm: All youth dinner - $3 6:45 pm: Senior high youth group
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. You must be able to transport them yourself. If you are interested or have questions, please contact John Markle (jmarkle@centenaryws.org/ext. 1347). These pews were replaced with our new Sanctuary chairs.
THE MINISTRY OF SERVING
Vital and vibrant congregations are characterized as faith communities in which the members of the church use their gifts, talents, and passions to make disciples and provide a concrete witness to our faith. At Centenary we connect people’s passions, gifts, and talents to the ministries of the church through two avenues. First, our Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee aids in staffing the program and administrative ministry committees of the church so that these committees will effectively align the ministries of the church with our mission and vision. Second, our ministry staff and teams recruit people to do the work of the church under each ministry umbrella. To be successful in both endeavors we want to engage the entire Centenary family. This is where we need your help. Please complete the simple survey by scanning our QR code. This will help us identify and align your gifts, talents, and passions with the work of the church, and invite you to help us be more successful in our mission to transform the world around us.
In The Monastic Heart: 50 Simple Practices for a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life, Joan Chittester writes, “Monasticism is the single-hearted search for what matters in life. Any life. Every life.” Centenary’s women are invited to a small group that will provide an opportunity to discuss and practice spiritual disciplines that help us draw closer to God in community. The group will meet bi-weekly for six sessions and be facilitated by certified Spiritual Director, Nancy Powell. Your registration fee includes six boxed lunches. Please use our QR code to register by September 16.
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.
MONDAY • AUGUST 19
Revelation 12-13 & Psalm 44
TUESDAY • AUGUST 20
Revelation 14-16 & Psalm 45
WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 21
Revelation 17-18 & Psalm 46
THURSDAY • AUGUST 22
Revelation 19-20 & Psalm 47
FRIDAY • AUGUST 23
Revelation 21-22 & Psalm 48
