August 21, 2022 • 9am Worship

WELCOME TO WORSHIP

WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED

SERMON NOTES

SCRIPTURE — Luke 10:38-42 (pew Bible New Testament page 87) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON ­— The Kingdom of God Needs More Marys

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Be Thou My Vision — Traditional Irish 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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ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • AUGUST 21, 2022 • 9:00AM

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The gathering music 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

GATHERING MUSIC GREETING OPENING PRAYER O God, in mystery and silence you are present in our lives, bringing new life out of destruction, hope out of despair, growth out of difficulty. We thank you that you do not leave us alone but labor to make us whole. Help us to perceive your unseen hand in the unfolding of our lives, and to attend to the gentle guidance of your Spirit, that we may know the joy you give your people. Amen.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION 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.

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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD

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HYMN

HYMN

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#399 Take My Life, and Let It Be — MESSIAH

BENEDICTION

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CELEBRATION MUSIC

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#103 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise — ST. DENIO

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.

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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.

Thank you for joining us in worship today.

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MUSIC Martha Bassett, vocals Matt Kendrick, bass Federico Pivetta, piano Ken Wilmot, trumpet John Wilson, drums

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ANNOUNCEMENTS • AUGUST 21, 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 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.

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

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

EVANGELISM & ENGAGEMENT

STEPHEN MINISTRY In Galatians 6:2 we read, “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Stephen Ministers are trained to provide care for those who are hurting or grieving with a one-on-one relationship. A Stephen Minister is a caring Christian presence to provide emotional and spiritual support.

BLOCK PARTY SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 18 • NOON-2 PM We are having a Block Party and Engagement Fair Sunday, September 18, from Noon-2 pm! This will be a time for fun, fellowship, and food! There will be music by the Martha Bassett Band, 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 Gaston.

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).

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.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY PROMOTION SUNDAY AUGUST 28 We’re excited to kick off the new school year and welcome kids to their new classrooms for the 2022/2023 school year! At 10 am parents are invited to learn about what’s coming up in Children’s Ministry this fall in Room 304 (on the 3rd floor of the East Building).

CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS 336.724.6311 + Extension (for the Minister on Call • Option 2) Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister

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Rick Gibbons Congregational Care Assistant

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Mary Ann Wexler Executive Director

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Stacy Holley Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister

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Jonathan Emmons Director of Music Ministries

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John Markle Director of Operations

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Reverend R. Craig Ford Associate Minister

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Doug Peninger Director of Communications

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Reverend Meg Gaston ext. 1361 Assoc. Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions

Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries

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Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children

John Rogers Director of Information Technology

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Reverend Susannah Pittman ext. 1357 Associate Minister of Congregational Care CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 WWW.CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311

You may be wondering, “How do I know what class my child should be in?” Here is the practice we use at Centenary: Kids are placed in classes by school grade so they can begin to get to know the children they will be in Sunday school with as they grow. This means we put our kids in classes based on their age on August 31, 2022; which is the date the school system uses for Kindergarten registration. We know consistency is important to young children, which is why we move them one time during the year, and then they spend that entire academic year in the same classroom. The exception is that children move from our infant room to our toddler room when they start walking well.

Contact Jeanette Juran (jjuran@centenary-ws. org/336-724-6311 ext. 1332) with questions or for more information.

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 have any questions, contact Rev. Meg Gaston (mgaston@ centenary-ws.org).

YOUTH MINISTRY SAVE THE DATE • August 21: Love Thy Neighbor • August 26: 6th Grade Promotion Party • August 28: Fall Kick-Off 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.

SUMMER BIBLE STUDY Join us in exploring Bob Goff’s latest book, Undistracted, as we pursue a focus more on living out the abundant life that Jesus came to give us.

We will meet at 5:00 pm on Sunday evenings in Reynolda Village at Dough-Joe’s. Bring money for food & drinks and a blanket to sit on.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL Youth, 6 - 12 grade, are invited to summer Sunday school (June 5 - August 21) on the 4th floor. Join us from10:00 am-10:45 am for a light breakfast in the Youth Commons and conversation about Jesus.

CENTENARY NIGHT AT THE DASH DASH GAME FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 9 • 7 PM Join us for a ballgame cheering on the WinstonSalem Dash on September 9! We’ll enjoy the game (which begins at 7 pm) and fireworks together and have time to fellowship. We have a block of seats reserved together. Tickets are $11 each, kids 3 years old and younger do not need a ticket. Go to the Engage page to purchase your tickets.

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.