WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT
SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 9AM WORSHIP
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. Centenary United Methodist Church provides multi-generational ministries that offer innovative ways to grow deeper in faith and discipleship. From Worship to Missions and from Spiritual Formation to Music and the Arts, there is a way for everyone to engage. To learn more, visit our website to select the Ministries tab.
EVERY DAY FOR EVERYONE We invite you to register your in-person worship attendance by scanning the QR code below with your smart phone.
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
LITURGIST
The Reverend Meg Gaston
MUSIC
Martha Bassett, vocals Matt Kendrick, bass Federico Pivetta, piano Ken Wilmot, trumpet John Wilson, drums
Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 COVER PHOTO: "Easter Morning" by Doug Peninger
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LET US WORSHIP Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost • September 19, 2021
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC GREETING OPENING PRAYER
HYMN (found on page six) †
#430 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee — MARYTON
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.
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THE LORD'S PRAYER
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O Lord, hear the prayers of your people who call upon you; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfill them; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Please stand as you are able.
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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GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE
Mark 9:30-37
They went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, saying to them, “The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise again.” But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him. Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the way?” But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.” (NRSV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
"The Second Chair Is Best"
THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS AND GIVE THANKS INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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You may give by capturing our QR code, mailing to our post office box or place your offering in our boxes located at the entrance to the auditorium. Lay Me Low (Shaker Song)
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.
THE COMMUNITY GOES FORTH TO SERVE † HYMN (found on page seven)
BENEDICTION
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CELEBRATION MUSIC
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#369 Blessed Assurance — ASSURANCE 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.
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OUR DIGITAL WORSHIP BULLETIN IS INTERACTIVE
Our digital worship bulletin is fully interactive. Within our announcements, when you see text that is red and bold, it is a link to an email address or web page. Click on the text and you will be re-directed.
ADULT FORMATION CONNECTION GROUPS Connection Groups are a new kind of small group that meets weekly in homes, the church, or online so you can grow closer in community with each other and spiritually with God. Nothing to study. Just authentic conversations about life and faith for 8 weeks, together. Learn more by contacting Rev. Bret Cogan or visiting our website. SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY The Whitfield Foundations Class invites you to join them as they study our new Bishop, Ken Carter’s book, God Will Make a Way. They will be looking at his experience and reflection on the events that led to the crossroad our denomination finds itself over the issue of sexuality. The members of the Whitfield/Foundations class want to be better informed so we can all engage in this process from a place of knowledge and grace. If you are interested in joining, contact Rev. Bret Cogan.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE 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: cford@centenary-ws.org/336724-6311 ext. 1353/, or Rev. Susannah Pittman: spittman@ centenary-ws.org/336-724-6311 ext. 1357. BOOK STUDY WITH REV. SUSANNAH PITTMAN Wednesdays • September 22-October 27 Noon • Room 307 East Bldg. Prayer in the Night by Rev. Tish Harrison Warren How can we trust God in the dark? Framed around a nighttime prayer of Compline, author and priest Tish Harrison Warren offers a prayerful and frank approach to the difficulties in our ordinary lives at work, at home, and in a world filled with uncertainty. All are invited to attend this 6-week book study. Please purchase your copy of the book prior to the first session through Amazon or Cokesbury, as copies of the book will not be available to purchase on campus. For more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman: spittman@centenary-ws.org.
GRIEFSHARE SEMINAR The Congregational Care ministry at Centenary invites you to GriefShare, a video seminar series that features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the information presented during the video and of how group participants are dealing with the death of their loved one. The 13 weekly seminars began on Monday, September 13, 2021, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, and continues on Mondays through December 6, 2021. The GriefShare group will meet via a Zoom meeting link. For questions, please contact Sandra Gramley: sgramley@centenary-ws.org.
MISSIONS FOOD BANK GARDEN The Betty and Jim Holmes Food Bank Garden is open Mondays from 9:30-11:00 AM, Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 AM and Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:00 PM and is in need of volunteers. This is a great opportunity to get involved with one of our mission partners. The Garden is located at Crossnore School and Children’s Home. To find out more, visit their website here: https://foodbankgarden. shutterfly.com or ask Rev. Meg Gaston.
MUSIC & THE ARTS CHILDREN'S MUSIC HAS BEGUN Join us on a NEW NIGHT for an enriched and expanded Children’s Music & Arts Night as we seek to cultivate and nurture a love of music and art, learning skills that will equip children for a life-long love of worship and praise. Classes are offered in two blocks. Block 1 runs from 5 - 5:40 pm. Block 2 runs from 5:50 - 6:30 pm. Questions? Contact Jonathan Emmons (336.724.6311 ext. 1339). You can register by capturing our QR code. WINSTON-SALEM GIRLS CHORUS The Winston-Salem Girls Chorus is holding placement auditions for new singers in grades 2 - 12 for our 23rd season. No prior experience is required. WSGC is a non-profit, multi-leveled community choir organization and a partner with Centenary's Music and Arts Ministries, dedicated to empowering girls through song. Tuition discount available for Centenary members. Contact Anne Saxon for more information: WSGCSing@aol.com/(336) 922-4073/wsgirlschorus.org.
YOUTH MINISTRY
ENGAGEMENT
SEPTEMBER 19 9:00 am Worship in Memorial Auditorium 10:00 am Sunday school on the 4th Floor 11:00 am In-person & livestream Worship 11:00 am Love Thy Neighbor set up (West Lawn) Noon-2:00 pm Love They Neighbor (West Lawn)
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION CLASS If you are interested in learning more about Centenary and becoming a member of our church family, we are having a New Member Class on Sunday, October 10 at 5pm. If you plan to join us, please email Rev. Meg Gaston (mgaston@centenary-ws.org) to let her know. If you need childcare, please let Rev. Meg know by Tuesday, October 5.
We invite you, as we kick off the 2021/22 school year, to register your 6th through 12th graders so we have your current contact information and keep you up to date on all things Youth Ministry at Centenary. Just click on our QR code to be directed to our registration page! SCOUT TROOP 920 Troop 920 invites all interested middle school boys and their parents to a “Join Scouting Night” on Monday, September 20 at 7:15 pm at the new Troop 920 Matthew Gfeller Scout Hut at 657 West Fifth Street, previously called “the annex.” For more information email Troop920@centenary-ws.org or follow on Instagram @Troop920.
CENTENARY SEEKS LEADERS The Committee on Nominations and Lay Leadership works in concert with the Senior Minister and staff to select leaders for the program and administrative ministries of the church. If you have a passion for Centenary, our mission to follow Jesus, make disciples, and transform the world, and want to live out your membership vow to support the church by your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness then serving in lay leadership is an excellent way to practice discipleship and help Centenary grow. The Nominations Committee seeks servant leaders for Children, Youth, Adult Faith Formation, Senior Adult, Congregational Care, Evangelism and Engagement, Mission and Outreach, and Music and the Arts ministries, the Board of Trustees, the Finance, Stewardship, and Staff Parish Relations Committees, and to be delegates to the Western North Carolina Annual Conference meeting in June. If you are an active member of the congregation and wish to be considered for leadership in one of these areas please email Dr. Kinken (gkinken@centenary-ws.org) your name and area of interest. This information will be shared with the Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee.
YOUNG ADULTS Young Adults at Centenary will meet tonight at 5pm in room 310 in the East Building. Childcare will be provided this week. Please contact Rev. Meg Gaston (mgaston@centenary-ws.org) if you have any questions.
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Sympathy is extended to David Blanco and Elizabeth Marley in the death of his wife and her stepmother, Sally Glenn Williams, on August 27, 2021.
TEXT TO GIVE You may now text your gifts of tithes and offerings! Text cumcws to 73256 and you will be linked to enter your payment information and make your contribution.
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