WELCOME TO WORSHIP
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE — I John 5:1-4 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Have I Told You Lately That I Love You — Van Morrison 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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TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • OCTOBER 29, 2023 • 9:00AM
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Almighty and forgiving God, we your unworthy servants give you most humble thanks for all your goodness and loving kindness, to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ, for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. Give us such an awareness of your mercies, that our hearts may be thankful, and that we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to your service and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
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THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The gathering music signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
GATHERING MUSIC GREETING OPENING PRAYER Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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HYMN
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#189 Fairest Lord Jesus — ST. ELIZABETH
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. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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.
#314 In the Garden — GARDEN
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 Emanuel — Kenneth Wilmot Sr. Emanuel, Emanuel, his name is called Emanuel. God with us, revealed in us. His name is called Emanuel. Let every heart prepare him room. O come, O come Emanuel. God with us, revealed in us. His name is called Emanuel.
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CELEBRATION MUSIC
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SERMON NOTES
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MUSIC Martha Bassett, vocals Matt Kendrick, bass Federico Pivetta, piano Ken Wilmot, trumpet John Wilson, drums
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS • OCTOBER 29, 2023
WELCOME!
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/church-events
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 proclaimed through preaching, music, prayer and liturgy.
WORSHIP AT CENTENARY
SAVE THE DATE “NOURISH” Our all-new Wednesday evening dinner and programming night is here! Learn more about programming and sign up by scanning the QR code. To learn more about “Nourish” programming and register for dinner, please scan our QR code or visit www.centenaryws.org/nourish.
MEMBERSHIP
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
We are eager to share Centenary’s story with you. If you are interested in learning about church membership, please contact Rev. Meg Peters (336-724-6311 ext. 1361)/mpeters@ centenary-ws.org to schedule a time to meet.
WATCH
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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CENTENARY
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
336.724.6311 + Extension (for the Minister on Call • Option 2) Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
ext. 1362
Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries
ext. 1337
Mary Ann Wexler Executive Director
ext. 1346
Rick Gibbons Congregational Care Assistant
ext. 1342
Jonathan Emmons Director of Music Ministries
ext. 1339
Stacy Holley Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister
ext. 1359
Reverend R. Craig Ford Associate Minister
ext. 1353
John Markle Director of Operations
ext. 1347
Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children
ext. 1331
Doug Peninger Director of Communications
ext. 1368
John Rogers Director of Information Technology
ext. 1356
Reverend Meg Peters ext. 1361 Assoc. Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions
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
ANGEL TREE Angel Tree is here! The trees are up and full of Angels ready to be adopted. You can find 2 trees in the Narthex, one in the Reception Narthex and one at the 5th street entrance of the East Building. There is a sign-up booklet for you to put your information and mark which Angel you’d like to adopt – please follow those directions closely. When you choose an angel, also grab a big red bag with instructions on how to shop and number your gifts. We ask that gifts be returned by Wednesday, November 29 – they can be brought to Nourish. Then, join us for a wrapping party on December 3! If you’d like to sponsor an angel, or help in any other way,please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@ centenary-ws.org/ext. 1332). CHRISTMAS CRAFT NIGHT SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 19 • 3:30 PM-5:30 PM Join us on November 19 for an afternoon full of Christmas craft making and family fun! This is a come and go event for the whole family from 3:30-5:30. Your family gets to create Christmas masterpieces together that you pre-register for. There will be options for all ages and levels of craftiness ranging from ornaments to gingerbread houses to Christmas countdowns. We will also have volunteers available to assist you in completing your projects. Use the QR code or go to the church website to register – make sure to sign up early as there is a limited number of each craft available. Invite your friends to join in this fun tradition! For questions or if you want to volunteer, contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1332). SAVE THE DATE FOR KIDS DAY IN SATURDAY • DECEMBER 9 • 9:30-11:30 AM Infants through 2nd graders are invited to join us for a morning full of holiday-themed fun including crafts, games and more. $5/kid, be on the lookout for registration information! Contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org) with any questions!
CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS
YOUTH SUMMER MISSION TRIPS 2023
Today 10:00 am: Sunday school (Youth Commons)
As followers of Christ, we believe we are invited to go out into our community, and the world at large, to be the hands and feet of Jesus though mission work and serving others! Each summer our Youth Ministry goes out into the world, serving the Lord, in two different places. Our ‘ALL Youth’ in Mission Trip (6th-12th graders) head to Mountain TOP (Tennessee Outreach Project) June 16-22, 2024, and our Senior High Mission (9th-12th graders) Trip partners with YouthWorks to work in a different city or country every July. Next year we will be headed to Niagara Falls, NY, July 20-27, 2024. These trips are life-changing, giving you the opportunity to encounter Jesus and truly live out the Gospel message to “love God and love Neighbor.”
NO YOUTH GROUPS! FALL BREAK!
SUNDAYS
9:00 am • Memorial Auditorium 11:00 am • Sanctuary
YOUTH MINISTRY
STUDENTS WITH FULL BELLIES ARE MORE SUCCESSFUL Centenary has the privilege of partnering with the Backpack Program organized by Second Harvest Food Bank. We are currently partnered with Brunson Elementary, Wiley Middle School, Reynolds High School and the Winston Salem Street School. This program helps provide food for students who receive free breakfast and lunch at school throughout the year but may not have access to food over the weekends. For just $5.25 a week, you can feed a kid for the weekend! If you’re interested in getting involved, please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1332).
CONGREGATIONAL CARE REFRESH MIDDAY PRAYER SERVICE TUESDAYS IN OCTOBER NOON-12:30 PM • CHAPEL Through Scripture and prayer, this service offers a time to be refreshed and renewed through God’s grace.
STEPHEN MINISTRY The Aging process is different for everyone. It can be a time filled with peace, or it can be a time of worry as life changes. A Stephen Minister, through a Christ-centered relationship with you, can bring a peaceful presence by providing a listening ear and walking alongside you when life transitions for you or a loved one can become difficult to handle. 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). SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS GRIEFSHARE SEMINAR SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 12 • 3-5 PM ROOM 112 EAST BUILDING Congregational Care invites you to the 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 Events tab on the church website.
MISSIONS HARVEST GIFTS Our Harvest Gifts collection for 2023 has begun. Dedication Sunday will be November 19. Upon arrival, an usher will receive your gifts in the Narthex. •Canned Meats (beef stew, chicken, tuna) •Canned Vegetables (pinto beans, potatoes, corn, peas, green beans) •Canned Fruit •Macaroni and Cheese •Peanut Butter •Bag or Box of Cookies •Spaghetti Sauce and Pasta (no glass containers) •Hearty Soup All cans should be regular sized, not family sized.
MUSIC & ARTS
November 5 10:00 am: Sunday school (Youth Commons) 11:00 am: LTN set up (@ Memorial Auditorium) Noon-2:00 pm: Love Thy Neighbor and medical clinic (@ Memorial Auditorium) 2:15 pm: LTN clean up (@ Memorial Auditorium) YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL Join us every Sunday this fall at 10:00 am on the fourth floor (@Youth Commons) for ALL youth Sunday School. There will be breakfast snacks, coffee & drinks, and fellowship before the lesson every week! God is a God who loves both unity and diversity. In the book of Revelation John shares “and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people, and language...” We are a diverse people! Join us as we figure out who we are and how we can be a people of unity in a world that is completely at odds with itself. Each of us, and our identities, are important to the Kingdom of God being revealed. CONFIRMATION 2024 Confirmation by definition is faith formation and one part of a lifelong journey. Our hope is that through our Confirmation ministry you will be given the opportunity, tools, love, support, and inspiration you will need to build your faith on a firm foundation (Matthew 7:24-25). Starting on January 3, 2024 (through May 19), we invite all 7th graders to join us as we 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. You will not go through this class alone; you will pick a Shepherd (a faithful adult spiritual companion from our church) who will walk beside you all throughout your Confirmation. There will be several field trips, two retreats, lots of meals, and space to ask all your questions to help us grow. The hope is that through these experiences, you will come to encounter Jesus in a very tangible way.
We hope you will pick one OR both of our trips and plan to join us! Registrations open on November 1 at 9:00 am in Realm or on our website www. centenary-ws.org/youth. LOOKING AHEAD November 17: Sixers! Urban Air November 26: Youth Friendsgiving December 6: Confirmation Parents Orientation January 3, 2024: Confirmation begins! January 4, 2024: Confirmation Shepherds Orientation 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.
ANNUAL CHARGE CONFERENCE There will be a Charge Conference at 12:45 pm following the Church Council meeting on Sunday, November 12 in the Dining Room.
You can register for Confirmation in Realm. For questions, contact Tammy Pollock.
PEACE, HOPE & JOY: A NEIGHBORHOOD SHOWCASE “Peace, Hope & Joy: A Neighborhood Showcase,” Music & Arts’ annual community exhibit, opens on Wednesday! Art will be displayed in the Atrium and 4 ½ Street Galleries from November 1, 2023, to January 28, 2024. Artists represent our congregation (including youth!), Arbor Acres residents & the Winston-Salem Street School students. The inspiration for this holiday season showcase is Galatians 5:22: “Among the fruits of the Spirit are love, joy and peace.” Artists’ final chance to drop off their art is tomorrow morning from 10:00 am to noon in the Atrium Gallery. We look forward to celebrating the work of each contributing artist at our reception on Sunday, November 12, from Noon – 1:30 pm. SUBSCRIBE TO SIGHTINGS & SOUNDINGS The newest issue of Centenary’s monthly Music & Arts magazine is out this Thursday! Subscribe via the QR code to receive your copy in your inbox each month. You can also find Sightings & Soundings on Centenary’s website (Music & Arts’ page) or pick up a printed copy from the magazine racks around campus or in the Music Suite.
SENIOR ADULTS VETERANS BREAKFAST SATURDAY • NOVEMBER 11 • 9:00 AM MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM All Veterans and their families are invited to attend. There is no charge for breakfast, but donations will be accepted. To register, please contact Rev. Craig Ford.
MONDAY • OCTOBER 30 Deuteronomy 21-23 & Psalm 60
THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 2 Deuteronomy 30-31 & Psalm 63
TUESDAY • OCTOBER 31 Deuteronomy 24-27 & Psalm 61
FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 3 Deuteronomy 32-34 & Psalm 64
WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 1 Deuteronomy 28-29 & Psalm 62
SATURDAY • NOVEMBER 4 Joshua 1-4 & Psalm 65
SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 5 Joshua 5-8 & Psalm 66