SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 24, 2024
2 Corinthians 9:11-15
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 Carson Young Munnelly, son of Christopher and Annsley Munnelly and brother of Miller Munnelly.
POINSETTIAS FOR ADVENT
You have the 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 30, 2024. To order, go to the Give tab on the Centenary website. Once on the tab, select Give/Contribute from the dropdown menu. Once on the link, select Christmas Poinsettias in the fund menu. Be sure to note IMO (In Memory Of) or IHO (In Honor Of ) and add names in the memo line. You may also mail a check to the business office. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ann Wexler (mwexler@ centenary-ws.org/ext.1346).
ADULT FORMATION
SAVE THE DATE!
Centenary Women’s Retreat
April 4-6, 2025 Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
PARTNER WITH US TO HELP FEED KIDS IN WINSTON-SALEM
With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, we will be sending more food home with children to help make up the difference during the school breaks. In addition to partnering with the Backpack Program organized by Second Harvest Food Bank, we will be sending bags of food home for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Please consider a financial donation to help make this possible. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ ext. 1332).
KIDS DAY IN SATURDAY • DECEMBER 14
9:30-11:30 AM
IMPROMPTU PAGEANT
SUNDAY • DECEMBER 22 • 10 AM
Join us as we gather in the Sanctuary where everyone will choose a costume and take part in creating a beautiful picture of what the first Christmas might have looked like as the story is told through rhyme and song. There will be no Sunday school for elementary aged kids. Stay tuned for specific items we will be collecting for our Tree of Warmth.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
GRIEFSHARE: SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS TODAY • 2-4 PM ROOM 115 EAST BUILDING
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. GriefShare leaders Sue Stephens and Paul Briggs will lead the seminar and can provide additional information. Register by emailing Rev. Oliver Helsabeck (ohelsabeck@centenary-ws.org/ ext. 1357).
REFRESH PRAYER SERVICE
WEDNESDAYS • NOON – 12:45 PM
SANCTUARY
Enter from Fifth Street for a service of prayer. 12:00-12:15, silent meditation; 12:15-12:45, prayer service. Come be refreshed and renewed in the middle of a busy week.
HEALING HANDS MINISTRY
FIRST MONDAYS • 10 AM - NOON GATHERING ROOM
Calling all knitters and crocheters! Join us for a time of fellowship, instruction, and service as members create prayer shawls, lap throws, and other handmade items to provide a tangible blessing for people experiencing loss, crisis, or other need for prayerful care. Items are prayed over and blessed to be given away to others in time of need. No experience is necessary. Contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeck or Dianne Moore for more information.
MEN’S MINISTRY
THEOLOGY ON TAP
DECEMBER 3 • 5:30 PM
MUSIC & ARTS
ART IN THE ATRIUM
ALL THINGS BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL, A NEIGHBORHOOD SHOWCASE
The Neighborhood Showcase is open! Works by artists from Centenary (adults and youth) and Arbor Acres will be displayed in the Atrium and 4 1⁄2 Street Galleries until January 5, 2025. Be sure to peruse this beautiful collection and, maybe, even consider adding a piece to your collection! 10% of all sales will be donated to the Winston-Salem Street School. Contact Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws.org) with purchase inquiries.
A THRILL OF HOPE: ADVENT WITH MUSIC & ARTS
You are invited to spend the Advent season with us as we prepare for the joy of Christmas.
Tuesday • December 3 • 7:30PM •
Sanctuary
Piedmont Wind Symphony presents Holiday Bells, a Benefit Concert with the Centenary Chancel Choir
Sunday • December 8 • 11:00 AM
Sanctuary Children’s Choirs in Worship
Sunday • December 8 • 4:00PM • Sanctuary WSSU Singing Rams present Great Joy!
Sunday • December 15 • 5:00 PM
Sanctuary Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
Sunday • December 22 • 6:00 PM
St. Paul UMC
A Christmas Collaboration at St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Centenary Chancel Choir.
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
SANCTUARY ORNAMENT
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today 10:00 am: Youth Sunday school - Operation Christmas Child 5:00 pm: ALL youth Friendsgiving! (host TBA) Come be a part of this annual tradition to gather around the table for a little more turkey and all the trimmings. We will provide the turkey and drinks. You bring the sides and desserts!
December 1
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school 11:00 am: LTN set up Noon – 2:00 pm: Love Thy Neighbor & Medical Clinic 2:15 pm: LTN clean up
CONFIRMATION 2025
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@centenary-ws.org).
LOOKING AHEAD
December 13: Sixers! Goes to Tanglewood for a hayride
December 15: Annual ALL Youth Christmas Party
December 22: ALL Youth Christmas Coffee House
December 29: New Year’s Eve, Eve Party (@ Bowlero)
January 8: 2025 Confirmation begins January 10 & 11: Junior/Senior Retreat to Blowing Rock
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.
Infants through 2nd graders are invited to join us for a morning full of holiday-themed fun including crafts, games and more. The cost is $5 per kid. Register using the QR code. Contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org) with any questions!
Centenary UMC Men invite everyone to join them for the Advent Theology on Tap gathering. We will gather at Lesser Known Brewery (901 South Broad Street) on Tuesday, December 3 from 5:30 pm - 7 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy fellowship and help support a number of ministries with a gift. For more details, please contact Tom Lawson at 336-577-2223.
The Centenary ornaments have arrived and are ready for pick up. You can pick up ornaments at Nourish on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 pm or on Sundays after the 9:00 and 11:00 o’clock services. We will have the ornaments at the 4 1/2 Street entrance on those days. If you need to arrange a different time please contact Susan Grubbs at shgrubbs4@gmail.com. Ornaments are also available to purchase. We will be at the 4 1/2 Street entrance during Nourish on Wednesdays and at 10:00am on Sundays. We will be on the front lawn on Sundays after the 11:00 am worship service.
ANGEL TREE
If you haven’t stopped by an angel tree yet, make sure to do so! There are a few angels left waiting to be adopted. Remember to fill out the sign-up booklet to record which angel you are adopting. Make sure to grab a big red bag with instructions on how to shop and number your gifts. We ask that gifts be returned by Wednesday, December 4. Please remember the church is closed Thursday, November 27 through Saturday, November 30 and you will not be able to drop Angel Tree gifts off during this time. Don’t forget to join us for a wrapping party on December 8! If you’d like to sponsor an angel, please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ ext. 1332).
