WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT
SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 21, 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 our QR code 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 Kate May The Reverend Meg Gaston
MUSIC
Eddie Pollock, band leader Lydia Berger Nathan Clark Sam Clark Matthew Epermanis Joanna Holden Jacob Hollar Larry Hollar Amy Goodman Lilly Robbins
Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 & CCLI 3760614 COVER PHOTO: "Easter Morning" by Doug Peninger
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LET US WORSHIP Christ the King Sunday • November 21, 2021
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC
Build Your Kingdom Here — Rend Collective Experiment
GREETING OPENING PRAYER
HYMN (found on page six) †
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
For the Lord Our God Reigns — Craig Smith
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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.
THE LORD'S PRAYER
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Almighty God, who gave your Son Jesus Christ a realm where all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; make us loyal followers of our living Lord, that we may always hear his word, follow his teachings, and live in his Spirit; and hasten the day when every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that he is Lord; to your eternal glory. Amen.
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 Revelation 1:4-8
John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. (NRSV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
"Kingdom People"
THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS AND GIVE THANKS INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY
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. Grace Like Rain — Collins, Excell, Newton, Agnew and Walker
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING †
THE COMMUNITY GOES FORTH TO SERVE † HYMN (found on page seven)
BENEDICTION
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CELEBRATION MUSIC
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In Christ Alone — Keith Getty and Stuart Townend 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. My Lighthouse — Rend Collective Experiment
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For The Lord Our God Reigns Music and lyrics by Craig Smith Let the earth and heavens rejoice, For the Lord our God reigns. Every child of God, lift your voice, For the Lord our God reigns. Jesus, Emmanuel. He has set us free. Hopeless souls redeemed to tell For the Lord our God reigns. For the Lord our God reigns. Every heart be filled with His light, For the Lord our God reigns. All the hopeless dance with delight, For the Lord our God reigns. Jesus, Emmanuel. He has set us free. Hopeless souls redeemed to tell For the Lord our God reigns. For the Lord our God reigns. For The Lord Our God Reigns
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In Christ Alone Music and lyrics by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend First Verse: In Christ alone my hope is found He is my light my strength my song This Cornerstone this solid Ground Firm through the fiercest drought and storm What heights of love what depths of peace When fears are stilled when strivings cease My Comforter my All in All Here in the love of Christ I stand Second Verse: In Christ alone who took on flesh Fullness of God in helpless babe This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones He came to save Till on that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied For every sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live Third Verse: There in the ground His body lay Light of the world by darkness slain Then bursting forth in glorious Day Up from the grave He rose again And as He stands in victory Sin's curse has lost its grip on me For I am His and He is mine Bought with the precious blood of Christ Fourth Verse: No guilt in life no fear in death This is the power of Christ in me From life's first cry to final breath Jesus commands my destiny No power of hell no scheme of man Can ever pluck me from His hand Till He returns or calls me home Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
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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
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
FIRST FIFTEEN READINGS NOW ON THE CENTENARY WEBSITE If you have been enjoying the First Fifteen Daily Reading each week you can now find them on our website, centenary-ws.org, under the Engage Tab. Look for the First Fifteen Archives and you will find the past worksheets and accompanying videos for weeks you may have missed or want to review again. If you have questions or need more information, contact Rev. Bret Cogan.
STEPHEN MINISTRY As Christians, we are called to love each other. Stephen Ministers seek to convey God’s love to those who are hurting. We are grateful for His many gifts, especially to be allowed to care for His children during difficult times. At the season of Thanksgiving, and throughout the year, please know that your Stephen Ministers stand ready to provide Christ-centered, confidential care.
LIVING ADVENT In Person • Wednesdays • December 1-22 • Noon Zoom • Tuesdays • November 30 - December 21 • 6:30pm All are invited to join Rev. Bret Cogan and Rev. Susannah Pittman as they co-facilitate a "Living Advent" study. Each week, we will explore a Scripture passage that is integral to the Advent narrative as well as a spiritual practice that will help us experience the Advent season meaningfully. This study will be offered in-person on Wednesdays and via Zoom on Tuesday evenings. For questions or more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman or Rev. Bret Cogan. Scan the QR code to register.
If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314) Wilba Brady (336723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford: cford@centenary-ws.org/336-7246311 ext. 1353/, or Rev. Susannah Pittman: spittman@centenaryws.org/336-724-6311 ext. 1357.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY ANGEL TREE Angel Tree is here! There are two ways to participate in Angel Tree this year – adopt or sponsor. If you choose to adopt an angel, you will purchase gifts for that child and drop-off the gifts between November 28 and December 5. If you choose to sponsor an angel, you’ll make a donation and one of our volunteers will shop for the gifts. Visit the Engage page on our website to adopt or sponsor an angel. Contact Jeanette Juran with questions (ext. 1332/jjuran@ centenary-ws.org). KIDS DAY IN Infants through 2nd graders are invited to join us for Kids Day In on December 4 from 9:30-11:30am. We’ll enjoy a morning of holidaythemed fun with age-appropriate programming for all kids including crafts, games, and more. Register on the Engage page or in the Realm app, $5 per kid. Register by Tuesday, November 30.
SUPPORT GROUPS As we seek to promote mental, emotional, and spiritual health and wellbeing, we affirm that there is no human experience that is beyond God’s reach. You do not journey alone. Below you will find links to the Mental Health Services of Forsyth County and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Our Congregational Care ministry, including our pastoral staff, Shining Light on Mental Health team, Stephen Ministry, and grief support, are also here for you. Please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman if we can be of support. www.triadmentalhealth.org www.samhsa.gov CARENOTES CareNotes offer inspirational booklets on a variety of topics to help individuals heal mind, body, and spirit. The Congregational Care ministry has a collection of CareNotes on topics ranging from navigating grief and loss, dealing with depression and anxiety, issues specific to adolescents, and more. For more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.
MISSIONS OVERFLOW SHELTER City with Dwellings is partnering with two host churches to provide winter shelter December 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022. St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church will host women and Augsburg Lutheran will host men. New Story Church will host White Flag Nights when the temperature is below freezing, or below 38 degrees with precipitation. Augsburg Lutheran needs a few more site coordinators for the men’s shelter. If you are interested in volunteering at this site, please contact Katie@alcws.org. No overnight volunteers are needed, but if you are interested in helping with check-in and bringing dinners, you can sign up and find more information at citywithdwellings.org. Let Rev. Meg Gaston know if you have any additional questions.
OVERFLOW SHELTER TRANSPORTATION December 1 - March 31 This vital ministry provides persons experiencing homelessness a meal and a warm place to sleep, and we are honored to be a partner with City with Dwellings in this effort. Centenary furnishes transportation from the check-in site to overflow shelters on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings. We are in need of drivers and ride-alongs. Ride-alongs help with boarding the buses and serve as an extra pair of eyes for drivers. To volunteer as a driver or a ride-along, please contact Rev. Meg Gaston (ext. 1361)/ mgaston@centenary-ws.org.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN UMW DECEMBER MEETING Monday • December 6 • Noon • Memorial Auditorium Our December meeting will feature the Reynolds High School Choir. A boxed lunch will be served for $10 per person. Reservations for lunch are due no later than Friday, November 26. UMW members are asked to help re-stock the RJR Demon Pantry by bringing breakfast bars, crackers, granola bars, individual mac and cheese, soups, canned meats, etc.
YOUTH MINISTRY NOVEMBER 21 10:00am Sunday school on the 4th Floor 5:00pm Our second annual Blessing Box Blitz! After a wildly successful Blessing Box Blitz in 2020, we invite you to grab your family, head to the grocery store, and purchase nonperishable goods and hygiene products to fill all the Blessing Boxes in town. On this Sunday before Thanksgiving, may we remember those who go without, by giving what we can to help our neighbors have food for their table. Don’t forget to send us pictures! Here are the locations for our Blessing Boxes in Winston: • • • • • •
Ardmore Moravian Church, 2013 W. Academy St., WinstonSalem Ardmore UMC, 630 S. Hawthorne Rd., Winston-Salem Friedburg Moravian Church, 2778 Friedberg Church Rd. Horizons Residential Care Center, 5900 Bethabara Park Blvd., Winston-Salem and 101 Horizons Lane, Rural Hall New Philadelphia Moravian Church, 4440 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Rd., Winston-Salem
POINSETTIAS FOR ADVENT Once again, you have an opportunity to recognize your loved ones as we decorate our church for the holidays. Poinsettias can be purchased for $20 each. Orders with payment must be received by November 26, 2021. Click on the link below to place your order. Once on the link, select Christmas Poinsettias in the menu. Be sure to include in memory/honor of names in the optional memo line. You may also mail a check to the business office. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ann Wexler (ext.1346/mwexler@ centenary-ws.org). ORDER POINSETTIAS
SERVICE OF HOPE AND HEALING Sunday • December 5 • 5pm • Memorial Auditorium As we journey through the season of Advent, we are reminded that the One who is coming is Emmanuel—“God with us”—and is present with us in all of life’s seasons. We offer this Service of Hope and Healing as a time to reflect upon and experience Christ’s peace, comfort, and hope in the midst of our pain, sorrow, and hardships. We invite you for a worship service of reflection and remembrance.
REALM CONNECT You’re invited to use Centenary’s app, Realm Connect, where you can register and check in to classes and events, make gifts online, view the church directory, manage your household’s information, communicate with small groups you’re a part of and much more. If you would like to receive an emailed invitation to create a Realm account please email Stacy Holley.
CALLED CHARGE CONFERENCE Tuesdayday • November 30 • 7pm • Memorial Auditorium Centenary UMC will conduct a called Charge Conference to act upon the recommendation of the UMC lawyers, in conjunction with annual conference leadership, and the Council of Bishops as to whether or not to approve the BSA plan of reorganization/ settlement of claims. Members of the congregation are welcome to attend. The voting members of the Charge Conference are the members of the Church Council, and appointed and retired clergy with a charge conference relationship with Centenary.
Contact Tammy or Abby with any questions you may have.
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In Memoriam Constance (Connie) Finch Ritter November 6, 2021 The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.
Today we celebrate the baptism of Reid Alexander Mebane, son of William and Jayne Mebane, and brother of Holt Mebane.
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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