SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 21, 2023 • 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.
GATHERING MUSIC
GREETING
†OPENING PRAYER
O God the King of Glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven. Mercifully give us faith to know that, as he promised, he abides with us on earth to the end of time, and is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
SCRIPTURE — Galatians 6:1-10
This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON — “A Grace Which Sustains”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT
OFFERTORY Change the World — Eric Clapton
†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
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
#418 We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder — JACOB’S LADDER
†BENEDICTION
†HYMN
#395 Take Time to be Holy — HOLINESS
†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
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.
†BENEDICTION RESPONSE
Emanuel — Kenneth Wilmot Sr. Emanuel, Emanuel, his name is called Emanuel. God with us, revealed in us. His name is called Emanuel. Let every heart prepare him room. O come, O come Emanuel. God with us, revealed in us. His name is called Emanuel.
†CELEBRATION MUSIC
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
PREACHING
The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III
Senior Minister
LITURGIST
Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries
MUSIC
Martha Bassett, vocals
Matt Kendrick, bass
Federico Pivetta, piano
Ken Wilmot, trumpet
John Wilson, drums
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 R. Craig Ford ext. 1353
Associate Minister
Reverend Kate May ext. 1331
Associate Minister with Children
Reverend Meg Peters ext. 1361
Assoc. Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions
Reverend Susannah Pittman ext. 1357
Associate Minister of Congregational Care & Adult Formation
Tammy Pollock ext. 1337
Director of Youth Ministries
Rick Gibbons ext. 1342
Congregational Care Assistant
Stacy Holley ext. 1359
Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister
John Markle ext. 1347
Director of Operations
Doug Peninger ext. 1368
Director of Communications
John Rogers ext. 1356
Director of Information Technology
ANNOUNCEMENTS • MAY 21, 2023
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/church-events
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
SUMMER FIRST FIFTEEN
The First Fifteen Challenge invites you to take the first 15 minutes of your day and spend it with God by reading and reflecting on God’s Word. Although it involves only a short amount of time, through God’s grace it can transform our entire day! This spring and summer, our First Fifteen will be exploring the journey of the early Church and the travels of Paul. We would love for you to join us! Bookmarks containing the monthly reading plan are available throughout the Centenary campus. To sign up to receive the First Fifteen, visit centenary-ws.org/ church-events and then click the Adult Formation button, where you will find a link to register.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
STEPHEN MINISTRY
“I haven’t been the same since my mother passed away 2 years ago. I’m exhausted, irritable, and often withdrawn. I’ve been so busy taking care of my surviving father and my own family that I didn’t allow myself time to grieve her death. It’s time now, and I’m receiving much needed help from my Stephen Minister.” ~A Stephen Ministry Care Receiver.
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).
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JULY 24-27 • 9 AM - NOON
This summer at VBS we will be shining Jesus’ light and learning how Stellar God is! Mark your calendar and plan to sign up the kids in your life who are 4 years old through rising 6th grade. Registration opens through the Church website (events page) and the Realm app on May 1. We hope to have lots of grown ups join us too! You can show our kids what it looks like to shine Jesus’ light by serving as a crossing guard, a small group shepherd, a craft helper, or simply helping with prep work. There is something for everyone to do! For more information contact Kate May (kmay@centenaryws.org/ext. 1331)
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR K-5TH
GRADERS BEGINS JUNE 4
This summer for Sunday school, our Kindergarten through 5th graders will be cooking up some fun in the kitchen! Each week we will gather in the Community Room and then move into the kitchen to see what kind of recipes God has for us in the Bible! Your kids won’t want to miss it! Are you a grown up who loves to cook with kids in the kitchen? Reach out to Kate May because we are looking for grown up helpers each week!
FAMILY SUMMER CELEBRATION
SUNDAY • JUNE 25 • 4-5 PM
Children’s Ministry is celebrating summer with a giant slip and slide, popsicles, and of course fun on the playground. Bring your whole family and invite some friends for an afternoon of fun on the front lawn. Park in the 5th Street parking lot and wear something that can get wet. If the weather is questionable come anyway because we’ve got a super fun indoor back up plan! For more information contact Kate May (kmay@centenaryws.org/ext. 1331)
OPEN FLOWER DATE
MEN’S MINISTRY
THURSDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP
JUNE 1 • 7:30 AM-8:30AM • COMMUNITY ROOM
We meet the first Thursday of every month as we gather in the second floor Catering Kitchen for coffee and biscuits and fellowship. Then we move to the Community Room for prayer, announcements and our speaker. Have you ever wondered how people get around our city, and how that affects economic mobility? For June, we welcome Prof. Craig Richardson, founder and director of the Center for the Study of Economic Mobility at WSSU. He will share his insights and discuss how we can all be a part of innovative solutions to strengthen our community. You may enter the East Building from the 4 1⁄2 Street or 5th Street entrance. To learn more about Men’s Ministry at Centenary, contact Chris Munnelly, Tanner Robinson, Michael Rogers or Tom Lawson.
MISSIONS
PILL PACKING PARTY
SUNDAY • JUNE 4 • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
You are invited to join the Honduras mission team for a Pill Packing party. Dinner will be provided. Please let us know If you plan to attend so we may have a good head count for our pizza dinner. If you have any questions, contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws.org/ ext. 1361).
YOUTH MINISTRY
May 21
Confirmation Sunday! 5:00 pm: UMC Town Hall with Youth Dinner Afterwards!
May 28
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm: Middle School Youth Group
6:15 pm – 6:45 pm: All Youth Dinner ($3)
6:45 pm - 8:00 pm: Senior High Youth Group
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Join us every Sunday at 10:00 am on the fourth floor for ALL youth Sunday School taught by our Associate Director of Youth Ministries, Andrew Epermanis. There will be snacks and fellowship before the lesson every week! We are currently studying relationships. Specifically, how scripture can help us build solid relationships with ourselves, friends, family, and significant others. This week we will be wrapping up our study.
LOOKING AHEAD
June 4: Graduation Recognition Sunday
June 18-25: Mountain T.O.P (ALL youth) Mission Trip
July 15-22: YouthWorks Senior High Mission Trip to Denver, CO
July 24-27: Vacation Bible School
August 27: Fall Kick-Off!
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.
A wonderful way to honor or remember a loved one, friend, group, birthday, or anniversary is by providing flowers in our Sanctuary for Sunday morning services. Our Flower Calendar has an open date available on July 2, 2023. This is a first-come basis, and it can be for one family or shared by 2 or 3 different families who wish to honor or remember different family members or other people. If you are interested, please contact Paige Morgan Foy (pmorganfoy@centenary-ws.org).
TOWN HALL MEETINGS WITH DR. KINKEN
The future of the United Methodist Church is still being debated and will be for at least another twelve months until the 2024 General Conference next May. You are invited to join Dr. Kinken for a town hall meeting on the present state of affairs in the UMC, what this means for Centenary, and what classes and learning opportunities will be offered in the twelve months leading up to the 2024 General Conference.
These town hall meetings will be offered:
• Sunday, May 21 at 5:00 pm in Community Room: Use the 5th Street Entrance • Park in Flow Lot or 5th Street Lot
If you have any questions about the town hall meetings, please email Dr. Kinken
FAITH JOURNEY SURVEY
Making disciples of Jesus Christ is at the heart of the Church’s mission. We journey together as we learn to live and love like Jesus. As we continue to discern how we can best live out this mission, your feedback is vital. We invite you to complete this brief survey. Your responses will help us for future ministry planning and development. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Rev. Susannah Pittman We are grateful for your time and feedback! You may access the survey through the weekly “Happenings” email or on the Events page of the Centenary website.
CENTENARY NIGHT AT THE DASH
FRIDAY • AUGUST 18 • 7 PM
Join us for a night of baseball and fellowship! We have a block of tickets reserved for $11/ticket and would love to see you all there! Visit the events page on the church website to purchase your tickets. If you have questions, contact Anna Thomas (athomas@ centenary-ws.org/ext. 1332)
CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101
WWW.CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311
