WELCOME TO WORSHIP
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. MOMENT OF WITNESS
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • OCTOBER 23, 2022 • 11:00AM
CANTICLE Tuya es la gloria — Argentine Folk Song SCRIPTURE — 1 Timothy 6:17-19 (pew Bible New Testament page 257)
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON — “Defined by Generosity”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE
Light of Light — Nancy Gifford
GREETING INTROIT
Come to God With a Grateful Heart — Bailey & Mayo
CALL TO WORSHIP O God without you we are not able to please you. Mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #545 The Church’s One Foundation — AURELIA
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:
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We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love, whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children’s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen. GLORIA PATRI #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
OFFERTORY Allegro from ‘Suite for Bells’ — Jay Althouse 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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PRAYER OF DEDICATION Almighty God, giver of every good and perfect gift, teach us to render to you all that we have and all that we are, that we may praise you, not with our lips only, but with our whole lives, turning the duties, the sorrows, and the joys of all our days into a living sacrifice to you; through our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#102 Now Thank We All Our God — NUN DANKET
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of the United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Go Now In Peace — Robert Lau Go now in peace, and may God’s peace go with you. Believe and trust His holy word. Amen.
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POSTLUDE
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Thank you for joining us in worship today. SERMON NOTES
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MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir Carol Choir, Suzanne Maggs, Director Chapel Chimes, Mary Isom, Director Junior Choir, Anne Saxon, Director Joyful Noise Ringers, Camille Jones, Director
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ANNOUNCEMENTS • OCTOBER 23, 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. 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)
STEPHEN MINISTRY Aging can be a difficult process filled with loss and change. A friend had a difficult time after the loss of her husband and moving to a retirement community alone. Her Stephen Minister provided a listening, caring heart that helped her find peace.
VOLUNTEER AT THE LEAD GIRLS OF NC EXPO LEAD Girls of NC provides the tools and resources that low-income/at-risk preteen girls must have to become productive citizens and active leaders in their communities. They are having an Expo October 28-29 at Salem College. If you would like to volunteer for this wonderful event or learn more about LEAD Girls and the work they are doing in our community 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). SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS • GRIEFSHARE SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 13 • 2-4 PM • ROOM 112 Congregational Care invites you to GriefShare Surviving the Holidays seminar. This event includes a video featuring some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery as well as group discussion to offer support and hope in navigating the holiday season. You can register for the seminar on the Engage tab on the church website. For questions, contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT NIGHT SIGN UPS SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 20 What is the best way to start the Advent season? By participating in Christmas Craft Night! This annual event will be back on Sunday, November 20 from 3:30-5:30 pm with all kinds of wonderful crafts and fellowship opportunities. Sign ups will start online November 1 and close November 16. There are limited supplies for each craft so you’ll want to sign up early through Realm or the church website. Do you want to be a part of bringing the joy to this wonderful event? This great afternoon is made successful by a tremendous group of folks doing prepwork and serving as greeters and helpers at the event. Contact Kate May to find the right spot for your gifts and talents! (kmay@centenaryws.org/ext. 1331)
JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION
Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
ext. 1362
Rick Gibbons Congregational Care Assistant
ext. 1342
Mary Ann Wexler Executive Director
ext. 1346
Stacy Holley Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister
ext. 1359
Jonathan Emmons Director of Music Ministries
ext. 1339
John Markle Director of Operations
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Reverend R. Craig Ford Associate Minister
ext. 1353
Doug Peninger Director of Communications
ext. 1368
Reverend Meg Gaston ext. 1361 Assoc. Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions
Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries
ext. 1337
Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children
John Rogers Director of Information Technology
ext. 1356
Reverend Susannah Pittman ext. 1357 Associate Minister of Congregational Care & Adult Formation CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 WWW.CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311
MISSIONS
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
LEARN MORE ABOUT CENTENARY
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CONGREGATIONAL CARE
ELECTION PRAYER SERVICE Join us November 7, at 6pm in the Chapel as we pray for our country during this election season. Contact Rev. Meg Gaston if you have any questions. VOTER REGISTRATION & ELECTION INFORMATION Have you changed your address? Not sure if you’re registered, or need help registering? Need to know early voting locations or what the ballot will look like? Stop by our voter registration table for help with these and other questions, on Sunday, Nov. 6 in the 4 1/2 Street lobby from Noon-2 pm. You can also visit 411.org or forsyth.cc/elections for more information and online options.
ANGEL TREE WILL BE UP NEXT WEEK! The holidays are fast approaching and the Angel Trees will be up next week! This year’s angel adoption process will be all in person so make sure to visit one of our trees to adopt an angel or two. You can find trees with angels ready to be adopted in the 4 ½ Street Reception Narthex, the Sanctuary Narthex, and the East Building 5th Street Entrance. Want to participate but don’t want to shop? You can sponsor an angel and one of our awesome shoppers will do the shopping for you. For more information please contact Kate May (kmay@ centenary-ws.org/ext. 1331).
MUSIC & THE ARTS ART IN THE ATRIUM: CENTENARY MEMBERS’ SHOWCASE Visit the Atrium for the new exhibit - Genesis: A New Creation - featuring the art of Centenary artists. Pieces will be displayed in the Atrium Gallery and in the first-floor hallway between the Dining Room and the Atrium. INTRODUCING SIGHTINGS & SOUNDINGS Check out Centenary’s new monthly Music & Arts magazine! Find the latest edition on Centenary’s website (Music & Arts’ page), subscribe via the QR Code below, or pick up a printed copy from the Music Suite. CHILDREN’S CHOIRS IN WORSHIP Today we welcome our Children’s Choirs as they lead us in worship.
YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS •October 23: Carrowinds/Scarrowinds (All Youth Trip) •October 30: Halloween Progressive Dinner •November 6: Love Thy Neighbor 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. SUNDAY SCHOOL Join us every Sunday at 10:00 am on the fourth floor for Youth Sunday School taught by our interim associate Andrew Epermanis. There will be snacks and time for fellowship before the lesson every week! We will be starting a new study, Jesus Creed, on September 11th. Until then, we are looking at how Jesus is discussed in the book of Mark.
CAROWINDS/SCAROWINDS Our annual all youth trip to Carowinds and Scarowinds is October 23! Youth will meet Sunday immediately following the 11:00 am worship service in Memorial Auditorium. Please eat lunch before you arrive or bring a sack lunch with you to eat on the way. Cost for the trip is $80 (due at sign up - which includes ticket for entry to Carowinds and ticket for our return to Scarowinds) and $25 for dinner plus any spending money you might need. Please make sure to register online before the event! LOVE THY NEGHIBOR One Sunday a month, the youth and other church volunteers work together to provide a hot meal and medical clinic for our homeless and marginally housed neighbors from all around Winston. This is a beautiful time of community building that we hope you will feel called to join us for. LTN takes place from 12pm – 2pm on the following Sundays: •November 6, 2022 •December 4, 2022 •January 8, 2023 •February 5, 2023 •March 5, 2023 •April 16, 2023 •May 7, 2023 Please Arrive early to help us set up at 11:00 am!
PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED Do you like to take pictures? Do you like to be at great church events? If this sounds like you, then let’s chat! With all the exciting things happening at Centenary and within our community, the Communications Ministry is seeking folks who enjoy taking pictures. If you are interested in learning more, please contact our Director of Communications, Doug Peninger (dpeninger@ centenary-ws.org/ ext. 1368).
CHARGE CONFERENCE There will be a Charge Conference following the Church Council meeting on Monday, November 7 in Memorial Auditorium. Church Council begins at 7:00pm.