SUNDAY • JANUARY 26, 2025
“What God’s Call Involves” Luke 5:1-11
Preaching
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
Liturgist
Rev. Meg Peters
Associate Minister of Outreach
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
Zakiyyah Niang, vocals
Ahmad Johnson, vocals
Rodney Archie, vocals
Noah Clark, guitar
Doug Wright, bass
Jacob Anflick, drums
ADULT FORMATION
WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP ON SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
Second and Fourth Tuesdays January 28 - April 22
Noon to 1:00 pm • Room 314
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
BACKPACK PROGRAM
MEN’S MINISTRY
THEOLOGY ON TAP
YOUTH MINISTRY
Discover the sacred in everyday moments with Barbara Brown Taylor’s An Altar in the World: A Geography of Faith. Certified Spiritual Director Nancy Powell invites Centenary’s women to a small group to discuss the book and explore how the small things we do and see can become spiritual experiences if we pay attention. Each session will cover one chapter, with lunch included in the registration fee. Participants should purchase the book to complete reading before the first meeting (details in your confirmation email). Register by Wednesday, January 22.
2025 JOURNEY THROUGH LUKE & ACTS
Join us for a year-long journey through the books of Luke and Acts, featuring sermons, Bible studies, a weekly reading plan, study guides, and other opportunities to engage with these transformative scriptures. For more details, please scan the QR code.
INTRODUCTION TO LUKE & ACTS
Sunday • January 26 • 10 am Memorial Auditorium
Led by Dr. Christopher Franks, Owen D. and Mattie Holt McPherson Associate Professor of Religion and Department Chair at High Point University. Dr. Franks will orient us to Luke and Acts, offering insights to deepen our understanding and help us become more faithful readers.
THRIVE! 2025 WOMEN’S RETREAT
“TENDING THE SOIL OF YOUR SOUL”
April 4-6, 2025
Lake Junaluska Conference Center
Help us finish the school year strong by providing weekend meals for students in Winston-Salem. Please join us in prayer and consider a financial contribution to sponsor a child. 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.
CREATED BY GOD
February 28 & March 1
Created by God is an event for 4th and 5th graders and their families that gives our preteens an opportunity to learn about their growing and changing bodies through a Christian lens. Join us Friday evening, February 28 from 5 – 7:15 pm with dinner and separate sessions for students and grown-ups, and Saturday, March 1 from 9 am – 3 pm with multiple sessions and lunch for students. Registration will open January 28th, with limited space available. The cost is $60 per student and includes dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday, resources, and some leadership costs. You can add additional dinner reservations for $10/adult, $7 for younger siblings and free for kids 3 and younger. Contact Kate May for more information.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
HEALING HANDS MINISTRY
First Mondays • 10 am - noon
Wednesdays during Nourish • 6-7 pm
Gathering Room
Calling all knitters and crocheters! Join Healing Hands 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.
Monday, February 3 • 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Centenary UMC Men’s Ministry invite all men to join them for the winter gathering at Radar Brewing Company (216 East Ninth Street).
Our mission focus will be New Story Church. Call or text Tom Lawson (336-577-2223) to let him know you’re attending or to learn more details.
MISSIONS
BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday • January 28 • 12:30 - 5 pm
Community Room
Today 10:00 am: Youth Sunday school (@ Youth Commons)
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: CUMC Basketball Tournament (@ Rise Indoor Sports)
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).
MUSIC & ARTS
FAITH AND ARTISTRY: SEEKING THE SACRED IN CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Mondays at 6:30 pm • Thursdays at 10 am
Atrium Gallery
Faith and Artistry is back! We will focus on creating a meaningful Lenten exhibit to infuse this most contemplative period in our liturgical year with art and prayer. With Monday night and Thursday morning tracks offered, choose the time that is best for you to discover the wealth of creative opportunities that faith inspires. To learn more, contact Dr. Steve Martin, Music & Arts Chairperson (stephendmartin88@gmail.com).
SENIOR ADULTS
LUNCHEON
Thursday • February 20 • Noon
Memorial Auditorium
January 28
6:00 pm: Twin City Conference Basketball game – Centenary vs. First Presbyterian (@ Fulton YMCA)
January 29
6 - 7:30 pm: Confirmation – Apostle’s Creed (@ Youth Commons)
19th ANNUAL LOVE THY NEIGHBOR DINNER, AUCTION & PADDLE RAISE
Join us on Sunday, February 23rd at 6:00 pm in the Memorial Auditorium for the 19th annual Love Thy Neighbor Dinner, Live Auction and Paddle Raise.
This annual event supports our Love Thy Neighbor ministry—which builds relationships and loving care with our community in downtown Winston-Salem. For more information and to reserve your seat for a yummy dinner (prepared by Chef Donald and served by our youth), scan here!
YOUTH MINISTRY SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIP
Centenary women and their friends are invited to join us for the Thrive! 2025 Women’s Retreat, a weekend dedicated to spiritual renewal and deepening your faith. Held at the beautiful Lake Junaluska Conference Center, this retreat will feature sessions led by keynote speaker Rev. Meg Peters, Centenary’s Associate Minister of Outreach, and worship led by musician, Brittany Bethel. Come explore how to cultivate a thriving spiritual life while connecting with God and others. Don’t miss out—sign up now to take advantage of the early bird discount! Scholarships are available to ensure everyone can participate.
REFRESH PRAYER MINISTRY
Wednesdays • Noon - 12:45 PM
Sanctuary
The Refresh Prayer Ministry invites you to be refreshed in a mid-week service of worship, reflection, and prayer in a sacred space. From Noon-12:15 is a time for quiet reflection with music, and from 12:15-12:45 is a time for prayer, Scripture reading, and meditation. Parking is available in the Fifth Street parking lot; enter from the Fifth Street entrance to the sanctuary. For more information, contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeck or Becky Tate.
This month’s guest speaker is Patrick Pate, City Manager for the city of WinstonSalem. We gather at 11:45 and lunch will be served at noon. To register, send an email to seniorlunch@centenary-ws.org or call the church office during business hours. Luncheon cost is $10.00 and the signup deadline is Wednesday, February 12. The Senior Adult Council will meet briefly in the choir room at 11:00 before the luncheon.
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
CENTENARY ORNAMENT
The Centenary ornament is still available. It would make a great gift to honor a baptism, confirmation and/or wedding that take place in our beautiful Sanctuary. If you would like to reserve one, please contact Susan Grubbs. All proceeds go towards the mission projects of the UWF.
Calling all Youth ski and snowboard enthusiasts for a weekend on the slopes of Winterplace, WV! Join us on this overnight trip Friday (2/7) to Saturday (2/8). Spots are limited, so please sign up ASAP!
LOOKING AHEAD
February 7-8: Youth Ski & Snowboard Trip
February 9: Super Bowl Party February 21: Sixers! Goes Bowling/Laser Tag (@ Spare Time Greensboro) February 23: Love Thy Neighbor Annual Fundraiser
Love Thy Neighbor Dates 2025: February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4
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.
