WELCOME TO WORSHIP
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. BAPTISM
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • 11:00AM
The voluntary signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE
Largo Espressivo — Gaetano Pugnani
GREETING INTROIT
CALL TO WORSHIP Almighty God, whose only Son has opened for us a new and living way into your presence: Give us pure hearts and steadfast wills to worship you in spirit and in truth, though Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE Hymn of Mercy — Dan Forrest Gracious Lord, Thy mercy filleth all the earth below; and from heaven’s throne it falleth when to Thee I go. Mercy flowing, swift pursuing like a river strong, sympathizing with my weakness; mercy suffering long. Mercy calling with compassion: “Oh return to Me.” Wounded are the hands extended, loving is the plea. How can I refuse Thy mercy? Whither would I flee? From my idol shrine I turn, Lord, reaching up to Thee. Tender mercy of the Savior gently drawing nigh with the blood that cleanseth sinners ready to apply. Gracious Lord, Thy mercy filleth all the earth below; and from heaven’s throne it falleth when to Thee I go. SCRIPTURE — Luke 15:1-10 (pew Bible New Testament page 95) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON — “Forgiven Without Asking”
HYMN OF PROCESSION #66 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven — LAUDA ANIMA
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:
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We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love, whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children’s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. 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.
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Amazing Grace — arr. Kurt Bestor 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.
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PRAYER OF DEDICATION 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 Christ the Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever more. Amen.
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#140 Great is Thy Faithfulness — FAITHFULNESS
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Go Now In Peace — Robert Lau Go now in peace, and may God’s peace go with you. Believe and trust His holy word. Amen.
#191 Jesus Loves Me — JESUS LOVES ME
(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.)
Hymn of Praise — René Clausen Alleluia. Praise God in His holy temple. Amen, amen, alleluia, amen! (Psalm 150)
HYMN
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BAPTISMAL RESPONSE We give thanks for all that God has given you and welcome you in Christian love. With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround Bowen with a community of love and forgiveness, that he may grow in his service to others. We will pray for him, that he may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life.
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
POSTLUDE
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Thank you for joining us in worship today. SERMON NOTES
___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister LITURGISTS The Reverend Susannah Pittman, Assoc. Minister
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir Corine Brouwer, Violin
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Betty Crawford Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Crawford, Jr. by Louisa Sohmer and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sohmer. The anthem texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 By entering the Sanctuary, you grant to Centenary United Methodist Church unrestricted right to use and publish, transmit or telecast photographs or likenesses that might be taken of you this day for use in communications related to the church.
ANNOUNCEMENTS • SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
WELCOME!
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/engage
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 proclamed through preaching, music, prayer and liturgy.
WORSHIP AT CENTENARY
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
CREATION CARE
Today we celebrate the baptism of Bowen Carrington Orr, son of Mary Grace and Charlie Orr and brother of Mary Charles Orr.
THE BIG SWEEP SATURDAY • OCTOBER 1 • 9 AM - NOON Join with members of Centenary’s family as we love God and neighbor through cleaning up a section of Silas Creek. In years past our Creation Care Ministry adopted a portion of the creek at Shaffner Park to keep clean. Wear clothes and shoes that can get a little dirty and wet. Supplies will be provided. This is a great opportunity for families, Sunday school classes, and others to volunteer. To inquire or RSVP: call, email, or text; Frank Hassell (c_frank_hassell@yahoo.com/336-456-4399).
Today we celebrate the baptism of Stokes Grace Bradley, daughter of Chad and LaraAnne Bradley.
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 Gaston (336-724-6311 ext. 1361)/mgaston@ centenary-ws.org to schedule a time to meet.
VIEW
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.
IN MEMORIAM Dorothy Jenkinson Trotman August 29, 2022 The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved familiy and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
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
STEPHEN MINISTRY “Bless be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love.” This lovely song says what Stephen Ministry provides. Stephen Ministers are family who care for their care receivers, pray for them, and support them daily. A Stephen Minister will be with you every step of the way with caring, Christian love. If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry, please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314), Wilba Brady (336-723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford (336-724-6311 ext. 1353) or Rev. Susannah Pittman (336-724-6311 ext. 1357).
CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS 336.724.6311 + Extension (for the Minister on Call • Option 2) Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
ext. 1362
Rick Gibbons Congregational Care Assistant
ext. 1342
Mary Ann Wexler Executive Director
ext. 1346
Stacy Holley Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister
ext. 1359
Jonathan Emmons Director of Music Ministries
ext. 1339
John Markle Director of Operations
ext. 1347
Reverend R. Craig Ford Associate Minister
ext. 1353
Doug Peninger Director of Communications
ext. 1368
Reverend Meg Gaston ext. 1361 Assoc. Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions
Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries
ext. 1337
Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children
John Rogers Director of Information Technology
ext. 1356
ext. 1331
Reverend Susannah Pittman ext. 1357 Associate Minister of Congregational Care & Adult Formation CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 WWW.CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311
SHINING LIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH Shining Light on Mental Health is pleased to help raise awareness of a new 3-digit number that expands resources and support for those experiencing a mental health crisis. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. For more information about 988, please visit Lifeline (988lifeline.org). Please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman if the pastoral team or Shining Light on Mental Health team can support you in your journey. You do not journey alone. OUR REFUGE SUNDAY • OCTOBER 9 • 5 PM MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM The Shining Light on Mental Health committee and Stephen Ministry invite you to a special program: “Our Refuge” Finding HOPE in the Psalms Among Mental Health Challenges.”.Dr. Warren Kinghorn, M.D., TH.D, Professor, Duke University Medical and Divinity School, will be our guest speaker. Music by Art Bloom. For questions or more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.
MISSIONS A BED AND A BOOK Centenary will be at the Dash Stadium for “A Bed and A Book” on September 24. In preparation for this mission event we are collecting new, never been used, bedding for twin beds. This includes pillows, bed sheets, mattress protectors, and comforters. They do not need mattresses. Bedding will be given to the children who receive a bed, many of whom have never had one. If you would like to join us on our build day, please sign up at centenary-ws.org/ engage. If you have any questions, contact Rev. Meg Gaston (mgaston@centenary-ws.org).
MUSIC & THE ARTS ATRIUM GALLERY • STEVE CHILDS EXHIBIT Stop by the Atrium Gallery (formerly the Art Room) to view the first exhibit in the 2022-23 Art in the Atrium Series featuring the paintings of local artist Steve Childs (www.stevechilds.com). Selected pieces are available for purchase. 40% of proceeds will benefit City with Dwellings. CALLING ALL ARTISTS Are you a visual artist? Consider submitting your work for the October/November Centenary Artists exhibit in the Atrium Gallery. The exhibit’s title Genesis: A New Creation – draws inspiration from our recent Transformation on Fifth campaign, our new Atrium Gallery, and our emergence from the pandemic. A portion of proceeds from art sales will benefit City with Dwellings. Deadline for art submission is Tuesday, September 27. For more details on how to submit, please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@ centenary-ws.org/336-724-6311 ext. 1338 ). CALLING NEW HANDBELL RINGERS Do you love handbells? Maybe you played in a handbell choir in high school or college but haven’t put on gloves a while. Or maybe you read music and sing/play another instrument but have always wanted to learn to play bells. If so, Centenary’s adult handbell choir, the Carillonneurs, invites you to consider joining us this year. For more information, contact Director of Handbell Choirs, Camille Jones (camillemurphyjones@gmail.com).
CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ART NIGHT HAS BEGUN It is not too late for children ages 2 through 6th grade to join us every Thursday night from 5:00-6:35pm for Children’s Music & Art Night! Programming includes choir, handbells, handchimes, Kindermusik, art and more! Dinner is available from 4:30-6:30pm. Donations are collected weekly on site. Adult supervision is required for dinner. (Children ages 2-3 are dismissed at 5:40. Participation requires adult accompaniment.) For more information, please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws.org/336-7246311 ext. 1338). JMF SINGERS IN RESIDENCE OCTOBER 8-9 Mark your calendars for a weekend you won’t want to miss. The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers, a renowned California-based professional choir, will present a FREE concert in our sanctuary Saturday, October 8, at 7 pm. They’ll return on October 9 to lead 11 am worship. Learn more about the JMF Singers at www.jasonmaxferdinandsingers.com.
YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS •September 18: Middle School Youth Group @ Miracle Heights (No Senior High Youth Group) •September 23: Sixers @ Total Escape •September 25: Senior High Youth Group@ Miracle Heights (No Middle School Youth) For more information or to sign up to receive Youth Ministry updates by email, contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenary-ws.org). Or follow us on Instagram @centenary_youth. SUNDAY SCHOOL Join us every Sunday at 10:00 am on the fourth floor for Youth Sunday school taught by our interim associate Andrew Epermanis. There will be snacks and time for fellowship before the lesson every week! We will be starting a new study, Jesus Creed, on September 11. Until then, we are looking at how Jesus is discussed in the book of Mark. SIXERS Calling all Sixth Graders!! We would love for you to join us from 5-7pm for the ultimate escape room experience. Get ready to solve puzzles and get to know all your fellow sixth graders. Bring $20 and your best detective skills! MIRACLE HEIGHTS Youth this week will be at the Crossnore Ropes Course! We are looking forward to a night of fellowship and team building from 5-7pm! Look for more details in the Youth weekly email and in realm to make sure you complete the waiver forms!
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR We are so excited to be starting back our Love Thy Neighbor Ministry for the year! One Sunday a month, the youth and other church volunteers work together to provide a hot meal and medical clinic for our homeless and marginally housed neighbors from all around Winston. This is a beautiful time of community building that we hope you will feel called to join us for. LTN takes place from 12pm – 2pm on the following Sundays: • October 2, 2022 • November 6, 2022 • December 4, 2022 • January 8, 2023 • February 5, 2023 • March 5, 2023 • April 16, 2023 • May 7, 2023
FALL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES REGISTER NOW We are excited to introduce and invite you to register for our Fall 2022 study opportunities. Our courses and descriptions may be found on the Engage tab on the website or by picking up a card from the information centers found around campus. For questions, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman (336.724.6311 ext. 1357). Classes are filling quickly so don’t hesitate.