SUNDAY • DECEMBER 22, 2024
“Love Made Possible” Matthew 1:18-25
Preaching
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
Liturgist
Rev. Oliver Helsabeck Associate Minister for Congregational Care
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
Zakiyyah Niang, vocals
Ahmad Johnson, vocals
Rodney Archie, vocals
Noah Clark, guitar
Doug Wright, bass
Jacob Anflick, drums
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
Today we celebrate the baptism of Clara Elizabeth Muhlenkamp, daughter of Cameron and Katie Muhlenkamp.
CHURCH-WIDE OPPORTUNITIES
NOURISH RETURNS
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
BACKPACK PROGRAM
MUSIC & ARTS
CONFIRMATION 2025
Our Wednesday evening church-wide dinner and spiritual formation classes returns on January 8. We invite you to join us as we begin the new year taking exciting steps in our faith journey. There is something for everyone! For a full listing of courses available and weekly dinner menus, visit www.centenary-ws.org/nourish or scan our QR code.
CHRISTMAS EVE AT CENTENARY
We invite you to our Christmas Eve offerings as we anticipate the birth of Jesus Christ.
9:30 AM • Pre-School Pajama Party Community Room
2:00 PM • Candlelight & Communion Memorial Auditorium
4:00 PM • Children’s Christmas Eve Sanctuary
6:00 PM • Candlelight & Communion Memorial Auditorium
11:00 PM • Candlelight & Communion Sanctuary
ADULT FORMATION
DISCIPLE BIBLE FAST TRACK: NEW TESTAMENT
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT NOURISH BEGINNING JANUARY 15, 2025
5:45 - 7:00 PM • ROOM 115 • ZOOM
Thank you all so much for your generosity during the holiday season as we sent additional food home for Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. School returns on January 6 and we will resume our weekly food distribution. For $200, you can sponsor a child’s weekend meals for a whole school year! Reach out to Anna Thomas (athomas@ centenary-ws.org) with any questions.
PRESCHOOL PAJAMA PARTY
TUESDAY • DECEMBER 24 • 9:30 AM
Activities, storytelling, music, snack and more for our preschoolers and their families! Wear your pajamas and join us as we celebrate Christmas Eve morning the preschool way!
SAVE THESE SUMMER DATES!
VBS: June 16-19; 4 year olds - rising 6th graders
Camp Tekoa: July 6-12; rising 4th – 6th graders
Children’s Music and Arts Camp: July 14-17; 2 year olds – rising 5th graders
Older Elementary Mission Week: July 22-24; rising 4th – 6th graders
Watch for registration information in the new year!
MISSIONS
CREATION CARE
MONDAY • DECEMBER 30 • 9 AM
SANCTUARY
We are re-purposing and re-gifting our Christmas poinsettias to our friends at Chrystal Towers, Sunrise Towers, and Healy Towers. Please join us! Contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws.org), if you have any questions.
BLOOD DRIVE
TUESDAY • JANUARY 28 • 12:30 - 5 PM
COMMUNITY ROOM
SIGN UP NOW FOR CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ART CAMP 2025
JULY 14 - 17, 2024
Register now for CMA Camp 2025! Open to infants through rising 5th graders, this fun-filled week features singing, handbells, art, Kindermusik, and more! The highlight of Camp each year is the camper-led worship service that concludes our week together. Register now via the QR code for a special early bird discount! For more information, please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws. org).
CHILDREN’S CAE RETURNS JANUARY 8 –NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOME! Children’s Creative Arts Experience includes activities for children ages 2 through 5th grade each Wednesday during Nourish. CAE’s multi-faceted model engages children with various levels of musical and artistic interests, all while cultivating more regular, more varied worship leadership opportunities for Centenary’s youngest! Register via the QR Code. Current participants need not register again. Email Music Ministries Assistant Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws. org) with any questions.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Youth Christmas “Coffeehouse” (@ Youth Commons) Do you play an instrument? Do you love to sing? How about writing poetry or reflections? Come share your gift with everyone over a cup of hot cocoa and some yummy Christmas treats.
December 29
This group will cover major themes of the New Testament using the Disciple Fast Track study material designed to give busy people comprehensive engagement with the Bible over time. You do not need to know anything about the Bible to join this study. We meet for twelve sessions: Jan 15 – April 9. Group participants will spend about 30 minutes a day reading and reflecting on scripture in preparation for weekly group meetings, led by Kathy Chaney and Rev. Marilyn Weiler. Cost is $20 for the study guide and you may also want to purchase a recommended study Bible. Childcare is available. Please click here/use our QR code to register by Wednesday, January 8.
Centenary is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive. If you would like to sign up to donate blood, you may do so by scanning the QR code or visiting our website. If you cannot give blood but would like to volunteer, please email Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws. org).
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: New Year’s Eve, Eve Party (@ Bowlero, 811 Jonestown Rd.) Everyone is welcome to bring friends to bowl, eat (pizza and chicken nugget bar), play in the arcade, and make some New Year’s resolutions! Cost is $20 per person.
Starting on January 8, 2025 (through May 18), we invite all 7th graders to join our Confirmation class. We will meet each Wednesday night from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm to learn about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the spiritual life, and how they form us and help us to change the way we live our lives. The hope is that through these experiences, you will come to encounter Jesus in a very real way and that encounter will change the way you live your life! For more information contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenaryws.org).
TRUST – A RETREAT FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS
In a world that continues to spin in uncertainty and chaos, we invite all our Juniors and Seniors in High school to retreat away, January 10-11, 2025, to the beautiful mountains at Blowing Rock Conference Center near Bass Lake. We will spend the weekend remembering our Confirmation and how we continue to live trusting the Lord in all things. Together we will rest, remember, and recommit ourselves to the One who reaches out to us in love. The cost of the retreat is $150 per person. For more information contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenary-ws.org)
LOOKING AHEAD
January 5: ALL Youth Ice Skating (@ Winston-Salem Fairgrounds)
January 8: 2025
Confirmation begins January 10-11: Junior/ Senior Retreat to Blowing Rock
January 31: Sixers! Go to the Movies!
February 23: Love Thy Neighbor Annual Fundraiser
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.
CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED
The Centenary campus will be closed December 25, 26 & 27 for Christmas as well as January 1 & 2 for the New Year.
