OUR CLERGY AND STAFF Reverend Lory Beth Huffman, Senior Minister lhuffman@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1362 Reverend Jonathan L. Brake, Associate Minister jbrake@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1334 Reverend R. Craig Ford, Associate Minister cford@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1353 Dr. Robert E. Frazier, Director of Music and the Arts rfrazier@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1339 Reverend Sarah S. Howell-Miller, Associate Minister showell@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1348 Reverend Kate May, Associate Minister with Children kmay@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1331 Reverend Jeremy Pegram, Assoc. Minister of Evangelism & Engagement jpegram@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1361 Tamara M. Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries tpollock@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1337 Mary Ann Wexler, Executive Director mwexler@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1346 Susan Bates, Organist and Music Associate sbates@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1340 Martha Bassett, Alternative Music Leader mbassett@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1343 Kristy Eaton, Contributions keaton@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1341 Stacy Holley, Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister sholley@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1359
OUR PAGES Table of Contents/Clergy and Staff ~~~~~~~~~~~ 2 Holy Week Schedule ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 From the Editor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4 Tenebrae ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5 Ministry Spotlight: Stephen Ministry~~~~~~~~~~ 6 Page Eight: Engagement~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8 Engage... Serve & Grow...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10 Engagement~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tintinnabulation ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Superbowl of Children’s Ministry ~~~~~~~~ DAYBreak/Affairs of the Heart ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ New Members ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Youth Ministry: A Tribe of People~~~~~~~~~~~~ Senior Adults ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Calendar~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Memorials ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Honoraria~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Engagement: Closing Thoughts~~~~~~~~~~~~~ UMW May Luncheon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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OUR COVER Easter Morning: The three Marys have arrived at the tomb. Mary Magdalene is recognizable by her long, loose hair. Tradition identifies her as the woman who earlier washed the feet of Jesus. An angel sits on the empty tomb with an upward pointing finger indicating Christ has risen. The rock cave used as a tomb is visible. Jerusalem is seen in the distance with the Eastern sun rising behind it—a new day, a new covenant, a new understanding of God’s love. The green plant at the front of the tomb symbolizes hope and new life. You can learn more about the windows of the church by reading Centenary United Methodist Church Symbols: The Story Told in Glass, Stone and Fabric.
John Markle, Director of Operations jmarkle@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1347 Doug Peninger, Director of Communications dpeninger@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1368 Debbie Pilson, Director of DAYBreak/Respite Care dpilson@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1345 John Rogers, Director of Information Technology jrogers@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1356
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From the Editor To say that it “takes a village” to make Centenary happen would be a gross understatment. The amount of programming and ministries based at our church requires the hands and feet of us all, each bringing unique gifts and talents to the table. With that being said, this issue of Through Centenary Windows is all about engagement. The articles reflect the different arenas of opportunity that await you at our campus and throughout the community. There truly is something for every one. One special feature is the Engage pages, loaded up with just a few of the many opportunities. To list them all would take page after page after page. Our intention is to whet your appetite. As you know, our newest associate minister, Jeremy
What will be the next new thing? What will be placed on your heart? I cannot wait to see the amazing ways that God will move among our congregation. I’ll see you at Centenary.
Pegram, is charged as the minister of Engagement and Evangelism. He is your direct resource to help you become active in the life of our church. He can steer you in the right direction for whatever and however you feel your calling may be. Over the decades, Centenary has been the wellspring of ministry for Winston-Salem. Simply put, it was because our membership recognized the need and chose to engage with new ideas and new ministries.
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Doug Peninger Director of Communications
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Stephen Ministry T
he Apostle Paul asserts that God has given each and everyone one of us gifts so that we might combine our offerings to make our community stronger and peaceful. Paul writes, “His purpose was to equip God’s people for the work of serving and building up the body of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:12, CEB)
Rev. Jeremy Pegram
jpegram@centenary-ws.org
Centenary is blessed with a congregation that is diverse in special gifts and graces. One prime example is the men and women who make up our Stephen Ministry Team. Members of this team are equipped with gifts of compassion and empathy for others. They have been through 50 hours of training and are highly skilled lay ministers who offer services of support to our community. When receiving care from a Stephen Minister, one can expect to be heard because listening is a primary strength of the Stephen Minister. The Stephen Minister may also help gently guide a care receiver towards a solution for his or her difficulty. The Stephen Ministers of Centenary are ready to journey with anyone through any loss or difficulty such as a job termination, death of a loved one, divorce or acquired disability. A care receiver can expect a Stephen Minister to hold information during a listening session in the strictest of confidence. To ensure privacy, Stephen Ministers do not acknowledge the situations of care receivers in public settings. Please know, it is always the right and privilege of the care receiver to approach a Stephen Minister at any time.
the care receiver at a time and place that is most convenient. A Stephen Minister relationship may be as short as six weeks, or could be as long as year or more. We hope that others at Centenary and elsewhere (non-members are welcome) who are going through difficulties—family situations, illness, divorce, death, relocation to elder care, job loss, most anything that causes concern and disruption to normal daily life—will consider asking for a Stephen Minister to walk through this experience with them. If you or someone you know might benefit from a Stephen Ministry relationship, please contact Rev. R. Craig Ford (336.397.1353), Deena Morgan (336.764.4239), or Larry Oates (336.816.6135). Stephen Ministry is a gift to our community. God does not want anyone to go through struggles alone. When a person feels stressed, discouraged, lonely or sad, Stephen Ministers may be the help God sends.
Once a referral is made for someone to receive care, the care receiver is matched with a Stephen Minister of the same gender. The Stephen Minister will meet with
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Page Eight
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ave you ever wondered how great things happen or how a movement begins? Maybe you’ve been inspired to be that person who creates change or gets involved in something because you believe in what it represents and how it can help others. Perhaps you are the person who stays active by participating in group studies or by attending lectures and concerts. Opportunities for engagement at Centenary are literally endless. Our great church has numerous ministry areas; and there is something for everyone. I want to share with you a true story about my life and a way in which I wanted to create something new with the goal of helping others.
Doug Peninger
dpeninger@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1334
Back in the late 1990’s, I was heavily involved in my state photography association, Professional Photographers of North Carolina (PPNC). I later went on to serve the executive board and was president in 2007. In the late 90’s, it was winter and I found myself watching the late-night news on WFMY in Greensboro. There was a story about a high school in Greensboro that was raising money for Operation Smile, an organization dedicated to providing free cleft palate reconstruction for children in need. If the students raised enough money, the principle agreed to kiss a pig. Yes, a pig. As the story and video went on, sure enough, that pig received its kiss, and I was inspired. If high school kids could raise money for Operation Smile, why couldn’t professional photographers? I knew I had to act. I took the idea of creating a new charity arm of PPNC to the board of directors and they agreed to let me form the organization called PPNC Charities. In our first year, we were
able to donate $10,000.00 to Operation Smile. In the next few years, we took this concept to the regional association, Southeastern Professional Photographers Association (SEPPA). There, too, we were able to organize 13 states to contribute funds in order to help children in need. Flash forward a couple of years. I was driving down I-40 to a PPNC board meeting in Raleigh when I received a phone call from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) president, Bob Lloyd. At one time, PPA also had a charitable arm but it had long since disbanded. He was calling me and a colleague in Virginia to re-establish the charity and dream our biggest dream. She went on to serve as president and I as vicepresident. Dream we did. Our first official event was an exclusive cocktail party at Emeril’s in New Orleans. This event allowed us to put our name back out there and let the national membership become educated about what we were all about. Following that event, we quickly organized our board in order to establish an annual fundraising campaign. With the help of national vendors, we created what is called “National Portrait Month,” where participating studios from across the United States contribute proceeds from the month of November to PPA Charities. As a board we unanimously voted to also partner as the annual donation to Operation Smile. After gradually inceasing the donation for three years, we were finally able to donate $100,000.00. in 2010 and each year since. To say the least, we are thrilled. At $240 per surgery, that’s a lot of smiles, and
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We will never, ever know how many children’s lives have been transformed by this surgery. And, that’s the point. We do not become engaged in organizations and activities to receive accolades and honors. We become engaged because of an internal calling that maybe we can make a difference. Maybe we have something to offer. It’s striking how our recent sermon series, “Walking on Water” correlates to becoming engaged. You have to take a chance. You have to take a risk. Otherwise, we plateau. We become stagnant. For me, that’s just not an option. There is too much living to do and the need is too great.
So what is next for me? What is next for you? For me, I’m not sure, but I have my eyes open and my ears are listening. Perhaps you already know what your next engaging act may be. Maybe the choir is something you have been thinking about joining. Maybe you’ve been wanting to get involved with Loaves & Fishes. Maybe joining a Sunday school class is on your list. Here’s your nudge. Go for it. What have you got to lose? You may just discover your new best friend. You may receive a greater blessing than you ever dreamed. You might just start a revolution. While working with colleagues across the nation, I have been fortunate to develop great friendships and relationships with folks I would have never encountered. They have been instrumental in the formation of who I am today. I encourage you, engage! Become involved in the life and ministry of Centenary. Your church needs you and it might just change your life.
Where are you in your engagement journey? Is trying something new a scary thought or is it simply part of your DNA? We all come from different life experiences and goals. The one thing I know about the membership of Centenary is that they are all “water-walkers.” So many wonderful ministries in Winston-Salem celebrate their birth place right here, inside our walls. The connections our membership has within untold local agencies are staggering and this type of engagement speaks to the beautiful life of discipleship found within our family.
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LOVING GOD AND LOVING NEIGHBOR
the perfect partnership for my photography colleagues. You see, the first two years we were merely trying to get established and earn the trust of the membership. Our events were small, but, people began to understand and see the benefit for the partnership. Now, all these years later, the charity event is the opening party at the national convention which welcomes over 10.000 attendees. Annually, a gift of $100,000.00 is presented and the partnership continues to grow.
ENGAGE SERVE & GROW To Learn More about any of the opportunities listed here, please contact Rev. Jeremy Pegram.
REFIT
Come experience REFIT®, a fitness community, with instructor Betsy Richter. The vision of REFIT® is to create a fitness experience that changes people from the inside out, and this vision is accomplished by focusing on the heart as a muscle AND a soul. We meet most Saturdays in the Big Room on the 3rd floor of the 1960’s building.
JOHN JORDAN MEN’S GROUP The John Jordan Men’s Group is a group of men, generally ages 6090, though younger are more than welcome! This group has programs on various topics that are educational and informative. Bring your lunch and drink to enjoy while hearing and participating. We meet on Wednesdays at Noon in The Haven Conference Room.
WELCOME TEAM
When you enter the church building on Sunday morning, your first encounter may just be one of Centenary’s Welcome Team members. They can be easily spotted by their colorful red and white lanyards. This team’s mission is to greet every person who comes to worship and to make our guests feel welcomed. If you have the gift of hospitality and making newcomers feel at home, consider serving on this team.
RUN FOR GOD
Run for God is a running group that helps anyone go from couch potato to 5K. Over 12 weeks this group will train together and learn running basics. At the end of the training there will be an option to run as part of the Centenary Team in the Hammerbird 5K on April 21. Run for God, led by Christina Hussey and Rev. Jeremy Pegram meets at 6:00pm in Room 115 at the church.
WINTER OVERFLOW
Centenary hosts the check-in for the downtown overflow shelter during the winter months (Now-March 31). This vital ministry provides a safe place for our homeless neighbors to have a meal and a warm place to sleep, and we are honored to be a partner with City with Dwellings in this effort. Volunteers help with hospitality at the check-in site in our building The Haven at 633 W. 4th St., ride along with our bus drivers, and simply help make our homeless neighbors feel welcome.
FOOD BANK GARDEN
The Creation Care Ministry encourages Centenary groups and members to volunteer time each growing season at the Jim and Betty Holmes Food Bank Garden on the campus of the Children’s Home on Reynolda Road. Anyone is welcome to share your skills or come and develop your gardening abilities with us!
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STARTING POINT
Starting Point is a four-week class that provides the needed tools to discover a deeper connection to Centenary and make a decision about joining the church. During the sessions prospective members learn about United Methodist beliefs, receive information about opportunities for Spiritual formation and growth, and hear about what it means to be a member of the church. The next class begins in April.
ALTAR GUILD
This group of volunteers prepares Centenary’s worship spaces, especially the setup when Holy Communion is celebrated. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. The usual time commitment is two annual meetings (with great food) and committee responsibilities three to four Sundays per year. New members will be provided easy to follow directions as well as demonstrations.
DAYBREAK RESPITE CARE
We welcome any and all volunteers. No special training is required to help and the time commitment is however much you can give. Volunteers help with serving snacks and lunch, as well as accompanying the group on special outings and assisting in activities. If you have a special gift or talent and want to come and play music, lead sing-a-longs, show and talk about your art, lead the participants in a simple project, or have any special knowledge in nature or hobbies, we’d love to have you come and share.
LOAVES & FISHES Centenary’s financial assistance ministry and food pantry offers support and sustenance to our neighbors each Tuesday morning. Volunteers are welcome to help with financial assistance or with the pantry.
RESOURCE CENTER
The Community First Resource Center, a service of City with Dwellings, provides guidance, relationship, and case management to get our neighbors into sustainable housing. Volunteers are needed Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45am to 11:00am to be present with guests in their joys and/or needs. Centenary’s Music and the Arts Ministry is on-site to offer creativity and arts to guests.
HAITI MISSION TRIP
Each October, a group travels to Portau-Prince, Haiti, for five days. In that time, we connect with our friends at Haiti Outreach Ministries, participate in light construction or other work projects, visit local orphanages, and worship and fellowship with our brothers and sisters there.
The main adult choir at Centenary provides musical leadership for the 11am Traditional Worship service every Sunday and has rehearsals on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm – late August through early June.
This choir has no weekday rehearsals – simply join us on Sunday mornings at 8am to rehearse for the 8:45am Traditional Worship Service!
CHAMBER CREATION CARE SINGERS This ministry focuses on caring for our planet through educational and hands-on experiences. All Creation Care Team meetings are open to any interested persons.We meet to plan, prepare, and evaluate the activities and events of this ministry on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 8pm.
GLAD TIDINGS
“It is important to remember that Glad Tidings is a ministry and that all proceeds over operating costs are donated for ministry and missions. Good things happen when you shop Glad Tidings!” This ministry supports two agencies in Winston-Salem.
The Senior Adults enjoy a luncheon the third Thursday of each month with programs which are interesting, informative and entertaining.
HOMEBOUND OUTREACH
Senior adult volunteers serve other senior adults by visiting homebound members. Gift bags are prepared and given to the homebound for their birthdays.
CHANCEL CHOIR
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY SANCTUARY CHOIR Whether you love to knit or want to learn, if you enjoy fellowship, please join the group in the Parlor on the first Monday of each month from 10 - 11am where shawls as well as other handiwork are created. These items are created to bring the Holy Spirit to others in times of joy or sadness. This ministry is a great way to make new friends.
SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON
MEALS ON WHEELS
A mission undertaken by the Senior Adults is “Meals on Wheels,” a service to persons, mostly senior adults, who live at home and have difficulty arranging for nutritious meals. This ministry is provided primarily to persons who are not members of Centenary, but who live in the Winston-Salem area. Volunteers are always needed.
UMW CIRCLES
This is an auditioned group that performs special concerts and services throughout the year. Contact Dr. Robert Frazier or Cat Zachary for more information and to request an audition.
CARILLONNEURS Serving as the adult handbell choir, this group provides musical leadership in many of the worship services throughout the year. The Carillonneurs also provide musical and spiritual outreach to our local community through concerts around our city and our region.
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United Methodist Women Circles are small groups that meet at certain times to congregate and visit, as well as plan out opportunities to do local missions. Many of the groups also have a variety of guest speakers who come to the meetings and talk on a variety of interesting topics. For specific information about the Circles and when they are meeting please contact the Circle Leader.
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Rev. Jeremy Pegram
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y house is the last house at the end of a dead end street. This makes it very easy to spot someone who is lost. When lost drivers approach the barricade that is just a few feet from my driveway, they begin to decelerate, and with a puzzling look, check out their GPS, or frantically look around. Their facial expressions often tell the story. They are lost! They’re at a dead end and they don’t know where to go next! They might also be frustrated or confused. If I happen to be outside, I’ll wave at the driver, approach the car, and offer directions. Most of the time folks have simply made one wrong turn and gotten disoriented. If we’re honest, we’ll all admit that we’ve been there--lost at a dead end! This scenario might just mirror how many of us feel on our faith journey from time to time. We might feel like our faith journey or spiritual journey isn’t going anywhere. We may find ourselves at a dead end! The good news is we don’t have to stay stuck!
School, an exercise class, or a running group. I hope you will explore pages 10 and 11 in this magazine in search of ways to engage at Centenary. If you don’t find anything that peaks your interest or something that can reorient you so that you’re not staring at a dead end, then I invite you to be in conversation with me. There might just be a new direction that Centenary has not considered. You might just be the driver needed to help stir other people just like you in a new direction. One last thing, I always feel certain that when standing at the end of my street helping a lost driver find their bearings, that they ultimately reach their final destination. As Christians our final destination rests in God. So my hope for you and me is that Centenary will be a church that reorients us when needed. I trust that we will all find our way.
Getting stuck might just be a sign that it’s time to engage in something different. Centenary offers many opportunities for service, study and growth. We can spend days, months, years or even decades doing the same things week to week and never grow, idling while facing a proverbial barricade. But when we engage, we grow! We get unstuck! The ministers, staff and lay leadership of Centenary strongly desire that every member, guest and visitor who passes through the corridors of our church building are taking steps toward a closer walk with Jesus Christ by living out their faith. There are places to serve in mission to our neighbors! There are places to serve in worship through singing, playing instruments or reading scripture! There are places to study and learn about the Holy Scriptures such as small groups, Sunday
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Centenary seeks to help you grow in your faith. Growing in your faith is a journey with many pathways and trails. To assist you in your own faith journey, we developed a “process for faith formation” – Pathways to Discipleship. There is no one-size-fits-all way for faith development. Some of us find God through Bible study, some connect in nature, and others serve the poor or are moved through worshipful music. So, we invite you to engage in this tool as you discern some possible next steps for your growth. To receive materials, and for help discerning what is the best pathway for you, contact Rev. Jonathan Brake or Rev. Jeremy Pegram.
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Tintinnabulation...
or the art of handbell ringing
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he glorious sounds of handbells have been heard at Centenary since the 70s, thanks to several generous members who contributed funds to purchase the first four octaves of bells. Over the intervening years, gifts from church member Elizabeth (Elsie) Orr made the purchase of the fifth and then the sixth octaves possible, bringing the set to a total of 71 bells. Two sets of handchimes complete our ringing instruments. Our bells range in size from bass “buckets” weighing over 15 pounds with a diameter of 19 inches, to treble bells weighing just a half pound with a diameter of 1.5 inches. Handchimes range from six inches to three feet in length.
Since those early days five decades ago, Centenary has always had an active handbell Camille Jones music ministry. Currently, Handbell Director there are two groups: the Guest Writer West End Ringers for youth in grades six through 12, and the Carillonneurs for adult ringers. Both groups rehearse from September to June and participate in worship services throughout the church year. In addition, the choirs attend annual handbell festivals where they rehearse and perform music with dozens of choirs from all over the region.
Over the years, Centenary’s handbell choirs have participated in many community events including the city’s Christmas Tree lighting ceremony and the Brenner Festival of Trees, and holiday events at Graylyn, Reynolda House, Old Salem and Salem Academy. The choirs have played for numerous weddings, worship services at other churches, and at retirement communities and nursing homes. A highlight of every Christmas season for over 20 years is playing for patients at Novant Health’s Forsyth Rehabilitation Center. And who can forget the year the Carillonneurs masqueraded as a handbell flash mob and surprised a Salvation Army Red Kettle volunteer by playing along! If this sounds interesting to you, why not join us? Both the West End Ringers and the Carillonneurs always welcome new members. Contact Camille Jones at camillemurphyjones@gmail.com for more information so you too can tintinnabulate!
Comments below are from members of Centenary’s handbell choirs on why they enjoy ringing. After reading this, maybe you’d like to join them!
Beautiful music... musical camaraderie…participation in worship…amazing sounds… fun… challenge…. being part of a group….13 people, one instrument – harmony, patience, togetherness, cooperation.
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The Superbowl of Children’s Ministry
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y husband, a huge fan of all things sporty, describes Vacation Bible School (VBS) as the Superbowl of Children’s Ministry and many people have heard me say that VBS is my most favorite thing about Children’s Ministry. So with all that going for it you can imagine that I have a whole list of hopes and dreams when it comes to this amazing ministry event.
Rev. Kate May
kmay@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1331
It is always my hope that each child, each youth, and each adult who is present whether for an hour or for the entire week, leaves feeling closer to God than when they came. Our goal in children’s ministry is that each child ”graduates” knowing, without a doubt, that God loves them. This event each year gives us a unique opportunity over several days to pour God’s love into each child. And of course what kind of a Christian educator would I be if I didn’t desire that each person leave knowing something new about God? And what Christian doesn’t desire that more and more people experience God’s transforming love? So, no question, my hope is always that each summer during the week of VBS we fill our building with more children than the year before. Did you know that we don’t advertise our Vacation Bible School in any way beyond the walls of the church? It’s not because we don’t think we do a good job or because we want to selfishly keep this awesome experience for our own kids. It’s because each
year we barely get enough adult and youth volunteers to safely provide this opportunity for the kids who come without advertising. I like to tell people that no matter what gifts God has given you, we can use your gifts at Vacation Bible School. We even have opportunities for people who don’t really like kids! (It’s ok, nobody likes everything, I don’t like vegetables, but don’t tell my son!) Our small group shepherds get to facilitate the kids fun without having to do any kind of prep work. Our station leaders have the opportunity to share their passion in a specific way with the help of great curriculum. Our set up folks are the behind-the-scenes friends who make everything work, including helping to construct a magical set in the Sanctuary. We even have folks who are out of town the week of Bible School who do prep work for us ahead of time, everything from pre-painting craft pieces and wrapping hymnals to bagging Bible buddy tags. So as you consider the events and the people who have made a difference as you have grown in your relationship with God, consider how you might share your gifts in a way that would allow us to reach out and fill our church with even more kids this year at Vacation Bible School. I would love to have the problem of saying, “I’m sorry we have too many volunteers!”
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Images from the 2017 Vacation Bible School
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New Members
David & Robyn Earthman
Will & Kristy Ernst
David Rouse
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A Tribe of People
“Seeing and being seen, hearing and being heard, being moved by others and allowing others to be moved by us, responding with acts of kindness and receiving acts of kindness, and finally, embodying a sense of delight in all our interactions” Frank Rogers “Contemplative Youth Ministry”
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Tammy Pollock
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hen I think of the word ‘engagement’ I immediately remember my own engagement to Eddie. I remember the joy and excitement at the hope of the two of us making a life-long commitment to one another. A life of seeing and hearing each other, being moved, acts of kindness, and delight. That, of course, is what engaging with one another entails. I also realize that an engagement is so much more than the two people making the decision to marry one another. They are bringing together two families because of their love, and creating a whole new family and community. People who belong to each other and are obligated to one another. It is a beautiful thing! So when we were asked to think about what ‘engagement’ means to our church and ministries, I realized that my immediate line of thinking really wasn’t that far off. I mean, we fall in love with Jesus and give our hearts to Him. We bring all that we are and all who we love with us into that new relationship in hopes that others too will engage their hearts with His. The hope is that by engaging in our relationships with one another we will grow our faith and ultimately enlarge the Kingdom of Heaven.
Many years ago, I had the privilege of participating in a national project on Youth Ministry. The “Youth Ministry and Spirituality Project” was a transformational project that changed the face of Youth Ministry as a whole, and my own heart and spiritual life. One of the things that changed
People often ask me how they can support our Youth Ministry. My first response is always to pray. Pray for our youth, pray for our ministry, pray that the Holy Spirit will move mightily among our youth and in their hearts and, of course, pray for their safety, pray for the protection of their hearts, pray that they will know they are loved…deeply loved. What I know to be true is that it is hard to pray for someone and NOT be in relationship with them. The very act of praying is engaging in a conversation with the Holy for ourselves, for others, for our world. Our hearts are softened and our desire is to know the needs of those we pray for, thus engaging us with one another.
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my approach to Youth Ministry was the simple realization that there is no greater gift we can give our youth than our full and loving attention. When we take the time to engage a young person, look upon them with delight, hear the things they carry in their heart, and support them by our presence, we are giving them the greatest gift. We are giving them the gift of the incarnational Jesus. That is one of the reasons we celebrate and support Shepherds for each of our Confirmands, why we have our parents provide dinners for our youth each Wednesday and Sunday evenings,
why we encourage parents to join us on mission trips, and why we are pursuing a relationship with our Older Adult Ministries. By offering engaging opportunities we are giving our youth more and more people to add to their ‘tribe of people’. Those who come alongside them and help them to see who they are, long before they realize who they are. So, engagement, by definition means, a betrothal, a pledge, an obligation or agreement, an encounter, the state of interlocking. That is what we are all called to do, engage our
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hearts with Jesus, God, the Holy Spirit, engage our hearts with one another. Engage our hearts is living out the greatest call Jesus puts on our lives to love one another. So the next time you encounter a young person... see them and allow yourself to be seen, hear them and allow yourself to be heard, being moved by them and allow them to be moved by you, respond to them with acts of kindness and receive acts of kindness from them, and delight in all our interactions with them. And, in the midst of that, pray.
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often refer to the senior adults as the best, of the best of the best. I speak of the senior adults in that way because they bring such great experience and talent and are always willing to volunteer.
Our articles for this publication of “Windows” are expected to be about engagement. First of all, I want to thank the senior adults for the way they have been engaged with the efforts made for our monthly Rev. R. Craig Ford meetings, cford@centenary-ws.org visitation of the 336-397-1353 homebound, and many other aspects of the senior adult ministry. Here are some of the ways the senior adults can be engaged. Initially, by attending the monthly Senior Adult Luncheons, senior adults will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal and hear an excellent program which often is informative or inspirational, and always enjoyable.. The programs scheduled for March to June are as follows: In March, Maestro Robert Moody, Director of the Winston-Salem Symphony, will present our program. Note that Maestro Moody will soon be leaving WinstonSalem, and moving to Memphis,
Tennessee.
similar needs, just let me know.
For April, Dave Clawson, the football coach at Wake Forest will be our guest speaker.
Flower delivery: For the last year, every Monday morning, Jerry and Nancy Warren have taken flowers, arranged from Sunday’s worship services, to the homebound. I think they find it a very enjoyable experience to deliver flowers and visit with those who receive them. Let me know if you would like to help with this service.
In May, the month of our annual picnic, the program will be given by representatives of the Salvation Army. They are outstanding musicians. In June, we will receive the “Three Centenary Tenors:” Craig Collins, Jeff Maggs and Frank Zachary for the program. Please plan to attend all of the monthly programs and bring a friend with you. Another way someone can be engaged is by visiting the homebound. At this time, we have more than one hundred and forty persons who are homebound. All help in this area of ministry is greatly appreciated. Just let me know if you are interested, and I will give you a name, or names of persons you can visit. For the last few years, Senior Adults have helped with the delivery of Meals on Wheels. Donna Smart has coordinated this effort, and if you are willing to assist, she would love to hear from you. Also, occasionally, we have the need to help someone with special transportation or other needs. This is referred to as “ Handy Helpers.” If you are willing to provide transportation or assist with other
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There are many other ways of being engaged, but one more that I will mention is travel. Our travel opportunities will resume this year, so please keep a watch for those opportunities when presented. This is a great way to enjoy an outing with other seniors and, of course, make new friends. The above list is just some of the ways people can be engaged in the senior adult ministry. Hopefully everyone will select a special way to be involved. Again, I am humbled to be engaged with the Senior Adult Ministry and to have the opportunity to know such wonderful people. Best wishes to one and all. ¢
Images from events over the last few years.
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Be sure to mark your calendars with the events on these pages. For the most current information, be sure to see the Sunday bulletins and the church website.
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6:00pm The Voice of the Church: Creation Care Study
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2:00pm Documentary: Before the Flood 3:00pm Mother/Son Bowling
Noon Love Thy Neighbor
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10:00am Prayer Shawl Ministry Noon Pastor’s Round Table
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6:00pm Confirmation 7:00pm Tony Abbott Lecture Series
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11:45am Senior Adult Lunch
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4:00pm Created by God
9:00am Playgroup 9:30am REFIT
11:30am Shining Light Lunch and Learn
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6:00pm Confirmation 7:00pm Tony Abbott Lecture Series
6:00pm The Voice of the Church: Creation Care Study 9:30am REFIT
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Noon Pastor’s Round Table
10:00am Lenten Study: Renovation of the Heart
All Day Youth Rest Retreat
All Day Youth Rest Retreat 9:30am REFIT All Day Youth Rest Retreat
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Noon Pastor’s Round Table
6:00pm Confirmation 7:00pm Tony Abbott Lecture Series 6:00pm The Voice of the Church: Creation Care Study 9:30am H.O.P.E. Lunch Packing 9:30am REFIT All Day Palm Sunday
Noon Pastor’s Round Table
6:00pm Confirmation
7:00pm Service of Tenebrae
9:30am REFIT
April
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Memorials
We remember the saints who have gone before....
Back Pack Program In memory of Jean Weaver Stevens Stockton by Mary & Hayden Kepley. In memory of William Andrew “Andy” Copenhaver by Mary & Hayden Kepley. In memory of Derrick Lee Davis by Mary & Hayden Kepley. In memory of Nina Eloise Young Spangler by Mary & Hayden Kepley. In memory of Dr. Harold Calloway Pollard lll by Mary & Hayden Kepley. In memory of Dr. Stephen Griffith Anderson by Mary & Hayden Kepley.
Capital Campaign In memory of William “Bill” Whiteheart by Roy & BJ Foster.
Centenary Fund In memory of Durwood Edmond “Ed” Randolph by Joyce May, Dawn & Dan Boyer. In memory of Sarah White Stedman by Tom & Nancy Cannon, Henry & Dyeann Jordan, Carol & Chip Holden, Mary Ann Cross, Jim Bunn, George & Susan Ragland. In memory of Barbara Ann Wright Wall Holcomb by Sharon & Paul Glenn, Tom & Nancy Cannon, Henry & Dyeann Jordan, Grace & John McKinnon, Stephen & Carolyn Phelps, PURE, Lindsay Holcomb. In memory of William “Bill” Whiteheart by Ed & Sue Welch, Tom & Vicki Hunt. In memory of Richard “Dick” Vance Fulp by Henry & Dyeann Jordan, Jim Bunn. In memory of William “Bill” Edward Caldwell by Henry & Dyeann Jordan. In memory of Mary Ann Paschal Parrish by Janie & Jarman Jenkins, Sharon & Ron Shealy, Martha Martinat, Barbara & Brent Kirby. In memory of Nina Eloise Young Spangler by Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. London Jr., Martha Martinat, Anna & Fletch Steele, Jim & Louise Kelly. In memory of Ann Lawless Grant by Ann & John Dillard, Martha Martinat, Janie & Jarman Jenkins, Mrs. Henry Stocks, Ellen & Logan Jackson, Robert & Laura Esleeck. In memory of Margaret Rock Keely by Bob & Dianne Cox, Martha Martinat, Sharon Hamilton & Larry Bohannon, Jean Beam, Ellen Crowther, Craig F. Everhart, Robert Schultz, Bob & Jane Holtje, Tom & Nancy Cannon, William & Sandy Sumner, Robert Shannon, Charles & Karen Ann McBee, Gail Everhart Barber & Bob Schwenk, SAS Institute, Inc., Suzanne Reynolds, The
Whitfield/Foundations Sunday School Class, Carol K. Kelly, Faith & Freedom Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church in Cary, NC. In memory of William Andrew “Andy” Copenhaver by Betty Alexander, Sharon & Ron Shealy, Mr. & Mrs. John C. Whitaker Jr., Mrs. J. Robert Elster, Mr. & Mrs. Stuart F. Vaughn, Anna & Fletch Steele, Keith Lester, Eleanor J. Vance, Nancy & Jule Spach, Tom & Nancy Cannon, Mary Martha & Philip H. McKinley, Kay Snavely, Julian & Sudonna Drake, Vernon & Frankie Winters, Ann King Windham, Carol & Chip Holden, Ann & Roane Cross Jr., Michael & Barbara Gunter, J. Van Wyck Taylor, Andrew & Leigh Koman, Douglas & Kyra Bosnik, Harry & Nancy Fitzgerald, Mr. & Mrs. James Martin, Claire Key, John & Margaret Morrison, Louise & Everett Wells, Stephen & Carolyn Phelps, Dennis & Martha McNames, Ellen & Logan Jackson, Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Duckett, Mr. & Mrs. James W. Douglas, Mr. & Mrs. C. Edward Pleasants, Laureen VanLandingham, Linda & John Garrou, John & Susan Elster, Elms & Harriet Allen, Madeline & Dudley Bowen, Thomas & Meredith Loveless, Jim Bunn, Susan Phillips & Kim Stone, Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Orr Jr., Ethel Knox, Jim & Louise Kelly, Cindy Hilson, Gregory P. Hackett Family Foundation, Robert & Laura Esleeck, Dr. & Mrs. Charles B. Campbell lll. In memory of Joseph Glenn Butler by Harry & Nancy Fitzgerald, Missy Butler & family, Ann King Windham. In memory of Lenora S. Carter by Tom & Kay Carter, Allison Burns and Austin Carter. In memory of William M. “Buck” Butler Jr. by Tom & Kay Carter, Missy Butler and family. In memory of Rachel Reade Hicks by Harry & Nancy Fitzgerald. In memory of Dr. Harold Calloway Pollard lll by Robert & Emelda Lawing, Clyde George, Sally McLeod, Laura & Robert Dillard, Chip & Carol Holden, Mr. & Mrs. Sam C. Ogburn Sr., Elizabeth A. Ogburn, Michael W. Swinson & Mary O. Swinson, Dr. & Mrs. Jan H. Postma Jr., John & Ann Chalk, Tom & Megan Lawson, James Butler Sr., Roscoe & Martha Wall, Dr. & Mrs. A. D. Kornegay, Novant Health Breast Center, Brenda Barlow, Janie & Jarman Jenkins, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Battle, Elizabeth & Jim Holmes, Penn & Jane Craver, Susan & Carl Bumgarner, Mr. & Mrs. James Brown Barber, Mr. & Mrs. Stuart F. Vaughn, Mr. & Mrs. Ben S. Willis, Barbara Pendry, Julie & Dave Wood, Julian & Sudonna Drake, Mr. & Mrs. Dexter Campbell, Steve & Lea Kirkland, Beth & Jim Einstein, Northwest MARCH/APRIL 2018 | 26 | CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST
Community Care Network, Robert G. Steele, Dr. Hal C. Lawrence, Rusty & Patsy Davis Duke, Howard & Patsy Hudson, Dr. & Mrs. Michael R. Lawless, Dr. Stephen A. Hubbard, Evan & Mark Dunnagan and family, Allison Goodson, Dr. William N.P. Herbert, Elizabeth & Phil Pleasants, Mr. & Mrs. Ernie White, Mr. & Mrs. F. Borden Hanes Jr., Elizabeth Whitaker, Bowen Hanes & Company Inc., Mr. & Mrs. Williams S. Weeks, Laura & James Bland Jr., Dr. & Mrs. Rick Lambeth, Steve & Lucy Mullen, David & Kelly Williams, Chuck & Nancy Campbell, Mr. & Mrs. William Goodson lll, James Murdock, Ellen & Logan Jackson, Barbara & Brent Kirby, Missy Butler & family, Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Duckett, Mr. & Mrs. James W. Douglas, Mr. & Mrs. C. Edward Pleasants, George & Judy Plonk, John & Susan Elster, Tom & Nancy Cannon, Allison & Wayne Roquemore, Rebecca McNeely, Anne & Bob Gordon, Ralph & Gayle Atkinson, Sharon & Ron Shealy, Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Perry Jr., Charles & Courtney Douglas, Mrs. J. Robert Elster, Gene & Patricia Capps, Thomas Gray, Tom & Sherry Riley, Susan & Rob Culp, Wynn Tanner, Grace & John McKinnon, Marilyn & Bob Beach, Joe & Diana Long, Edward & Barbara Beason, Alma Thompson, Grover & Peggy Mims, Elizabeth & James Welsh, Betty & Jim Brewer, Robert & JoAnn Curlee, Peggy Taylor, Rosemary & Robert Pullium, Ted & Mary Jane Keith, Mr. & Mrs. James E. Martin, Jeffery & Sherri Jackson, William H. Huffman Jr., Lindsay & Debra Yancey, Rebecca Ginn, Jim & Kathryn Mansfield, Walter & Shippey McDowell, Robert & Maxine Kelly, Mark Pope lV, Drew & Martha Mayse, Dr. Champ M. Jones Jr., Tom & Vicki Hunt, Betsy Joyner, John & Betty Earle, Mr. & Mrs. Tom L. Ogburn Jr., Anne Copenhaver, Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Koontz, Bob & Jane Lassiter, Richmond & Melissa Rucker and Alex & Sara Rucker, John Brady, Richard M. Adams Family, Garnett & Bitsy Smith, Mary Cefalo, Kathryn Hentz & Tom Webb, John & Susan Eaton, Paul Gywn, Kay Snavely, Strong & Associates, James Black, Jan & Steve Capps, Annelle & Bill Coble, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen C. Hassenfelt, Matt Cottingham & family, William Powell, John & Annette Sherden, Shelia Windsor, Vera & Bruce Wood, Dargan & Blount Williams, Dr. & Mrs. Joe E. Gaddy Jr., Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, McCormick Family Fund, Dr. Watson A. Bowes Jr., Danny & Kathy Newcomb, Wilba Brady, Jim Bunn, Paul &
Sara Sinal, Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Orr Jr., Anna & Fletch Steele, Fred & Cindy Groce, Jack & Lucy Davis, Jane & Sam Ogburn Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Bud Palmer, Lolla Page, Joe Dorn, Colleen & Bill Lee, Susan & James Gordon, Robynn Pruett, Sharon & Paul Glenn, Morris & Beverly Marley, Hood Hargett & Associates, Dr. & Mrs. Ken Gallup, Dr. & Mrs. Cyrus Bazemore Jr., Ned & Katherine Covington, Robert & Jean Alsup, Kathryn & Bobby Edwards, Jim & Louise Kelly, Mark & Kathryn Thompson, Cook & Julie Griffin, John & Nancy Fagg, Peggy Spaugh, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Strawburg, Jane & Ken McAllister. In memory of Jean Weaver Stevens Stockton by Peter Krentz, Julia Hite, Kathryn & Bobby Edwards, Libba McCachern, Mr. & Mrs. Sam C. Ogburn Sr., Kay & Van Weatherspoon, Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Vaughn, Selwyn Matthews, Michael & Pamela Harris, Tom & Nancy Cannon, Jane & Ken McAllister, Dr. & Mrs. Frank Rayburn, Mary Ann Way, Michael & Sandee Lawless, Daniel H. Earp Jr., Martha Alexander, Todd & Lessa Sluder, Anne & Norman Andrews, Rebecca McNeely, Barbara Crowder, Ms. Wilba P. Brady, Darlene & Nick Beard, Mr. & Mrs. Ray Montgomery, Ms. Jerry Bain, Alice Ervin, Kay & Bill Baldridge, Phyllis H. Dunning, Marwen & Stewart McDowell, Tom & Megan Lawson, Mr. & Mrs. James E. Martin, Mr. & Mrs. Tom L. Ogburn Jr., Bishop Charlene Kammerer & Leigh Kammerer, Elizabeth & Phil Pleasants, Dr. & Mrs. William S. Farabow, Council of Bishops, Anne Register, Robert & Sharon Miller, Dr. & Mrs. Ken Gallup, Grenda & Tom Dountz, Ned & Katherine Covington, Nancy & Bud Wilkinson, Susan & Herb Spaugh, Rebecca Abernethy, Gayle Kearns. In memory of Mary Elizabeth Emler by Mr. & Mrs. William A. Goodson lll. In memory of William “Mac” Batchelor by Carl & Mimi Hein, Dr. & Mrs. Frank Rayburn, Tom & Nancy Cannon, Scott & Bebe Krewson, Mr. & Mrs. W. C. Pollok, Seven Oaks Tribe. In memory of Jessie Bennett Cook by Glen & Carol Caulk, Tom & Vicki Hunt, Yadkin Valley District of the Western North Carolina Conference, Max & Amanda Pierce, Ron & Becky Matamoros, Gayle & Turner Coley. In memory of William M. “Buck” Butler Jr. by Missy Butler & family. In memory of Elizabeth Hamrick Brady by Jim Bunn. In memory of Dr. Richard “Dick” Reece Glenn by Jim Bunn. In memory of Elizabeth “Lib” Roe Glenn by Jim Bunn. In memory of Alice Frazer Williams Hinman by Jim Bunn. In memory of Dr. Barclay “Clay” Laird Setzer by Paul & Sara Sinal, Dawn & Dan Boyer, Jerry & Carolyn Setzer. In memory of Derrick Lee Davis by Anna & Fletch Steele. In memory of June Lorraine Chandler Parker by Sandra & Wayne
Shugart. In memory of Mary Angelica Stimson Sheppard by James & Page Hoyle, Alma Thompson. In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Eugene C. Smith by Allen Dotson. In memory of Robert O. “Bob” Dockery by W. David Stedman. In memory of Richard “Dick” Tenney Bynum Sr. by Janice Dockery.
Children’s Ministry In memory of Dr. Harold Calloway Pollard lll by Marianne & Tom Bach, Kaye & David Lambert, Trey, Kate, Ransome & Fletcher Louise Lambert.
DayBreak/Respite Care In memory of Richard “Dick” Vance Fulp by Joanne “Frances” Schunter & Wolfgang O. Schunter, Tom & Nancy Cannon, Cynthia Skaar. In memory of William “Bill” Edward Caldwell by Camille Smith, Nancy & Jule Spach, Mary Alice Love, Bob & Ileita Reed, Harriet & Royce Hough, Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Spach, Mr. & Mrs. Sam C. Ogburn Sr., Kitty Felts, Douglas & Anne Gunnell, Bill & Nancy Pollok, Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. King Jr., Nancy & Dan Culp, Dr. & Mrs. Michael R. Lawless, Vardaman & Sherry Buckalew, Vernon & Frankie Winters, Fillmore Williams, Phyllis Dunning, Charles Miller, Peggy & John Curlee, Walter R. Whiteman, Dorothy Lesniak, Mary Alspaugh, Gay Nell Hutchens, The Brabham Family, Bunny & Russ Kingsmore, John & Betty Earle, Deedee Fenwick, Sally B. Lacy, Thorne Worley, Dannie & Art Weber, Ted & Melanie Monk, 1201 Club, Jane & Pen Sandridge, The Gables at Glenridge HOA, Inc., Walter & Anne Henley, Bob & Doris Dunning, Donna Torreyson, Paul & Nancy Gwyn, Helene Rufty, Forsyth Country Club Women’s Golf Association, Janice Dockery, Thomas & Theresa Griffin, Josie Phillips. In memory of William “Bill” Whiteheart by Frank & Becky Foster. In memory of Ann Sullivan Eickmeyer by Carol Eickmeyer. In memory of Ada Harvey Worley by Thorne Worley. In memory of Ann Lawless Grant by Barbara Earnest. In memory of Margaret Rock Keely by Barbara Earnest. In memory of William Andrew “Andy” Copenhaver by Cynthia Skaar, Ann King Windham, Carol & Chip Holden, Caroline Mitchell. In memory of Frank Abbott Garvin by Alma Thompson, Thomas & Theresa Griffin. In memory of Sarah White Stedman by Caroline Mitchell. In memory of Thomas W. Thompson by Alma Thompson. In memory of Dr. Harold Calloway Pollard lll by Caroline Mitchell. In memory of Nicholas Worth Mitchell Jr. by MARCH/APRIL 2018 | 27 | CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST
Caroline Mitchell. In memory of Lawrence Bloom by Barbara C. Beattie. In memory of Sahara Woods by Dan & Mary Dwight. In memory of Henry Anderson Taylor by Troy “Chip” Millikan, Mrs. Frances S. Hendrix, James N. Smith, Elizabeth McNichols, Anonymous, Betty Sutton, Jim Baulding & Gene Simpson, Ralph & Gayle Atkinson, Karen & Tom Eusebio, Jan Sawyer.
General Fund In memory of William Andrew “Andy” Copenhaver by Mr. & Mrs. F. Borden Hanes Jr. In memory of Dr. Harold Calloway Pollard lll by Mr. & Mrs. F. Borden Hanes Jr., Judy & Harry Smith, Elizabeth W. Crockett, Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Hauser, Paul Fulton Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Gray, Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Crowder Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O. Goodson, Mr. & Mrs. James M. Iseman Jr. In memory of Virginia Elizabeth “Betty” Benbow Baldwin by Ginger Baldwin. In memory of George Clyce Newman by Frances Newman. In memory of Hubert Burl Parks by Deborah Parks. In memory of Sally DeRamus by Judson & Susan DeRamus. In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Judson DeRamus Sr. by Judson & Susan DeRamus. In memory of Margaret Rose Tennille by Judson & Susan DeRamus. In memory of Lib & Joe Edmondson by Judson & Susan DeRamus. In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Brady Trull by Judson & Susan DeRamus.
Love Thy Neighbor In memory of Dr. Harold Calloway Pollard lll by Marty & Roger Jones.
Music & the Arts In memory of Margaret Rock Keely by Pollyann & Greg Holthusen, Jean Burroughs. In memory of Richard Vance “Dick” Fulp by Tom & Vicki Hunt. In memory of Dr. Harold Calloway Pollard lll by Pollyann & Greg Holthusen. In memory of Sylvia Farrell Alderson by Bill & Sandra Gramley.
Sacred Music In memory of Margaret Rock Keely by Ann Lore, Kate Craver. In memory of Sara Fountain Lore by Ann Lore. In memory of Mike Holcomb by Dave & Janet Hill. In memory of Jean Weaver Stevens Stockton by Betty Brantley. In memory of William “Bill” Edward Caldwell by Bobbi Caldwell.
Senior Adult Ministry In memory of William “Bill” Edward Caldwell by Dr. & Mrs. Frank Rayburn. In memory of Jean Weaver Stevens Stockton by Mrs. William E. Caldwell. In memory of Evelyn Perryman Johnson by Janice Dockery. In memory of Robert O. “Bob” Dockery by Janice Dockery. In memory of Sarah White Stedman by Janice Dockery.
Shining Light on Mental Health
In Memoriam Barclay Laird Setzer Dec 2, 2017 Mary Stimson Sheppard December 20, 2017 Barbara Porter Smith January 7, 2018 Nancy Watkins Sommer January 13, 2018 Betsy Ivey Sawyer January 16, 2018 Carolyn Neal Blackwood Bennett January 21, 2018 The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.
In memory of Nina Eloise Young Spangler by Dr. & Mrs. Cyrus Bazemore, Jr.
Stephen Ministry In memory of Robert P. “Bob” Noble by Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. King Jr., Cindy & Keith Waddell, Tom & Kay Carter. In memory of Howard Futrell by Dave & Janet Hill.
Youth Ministry In memory of Dr. Barclay “Clay” Laird Setzer by Al & Dale Anne Shealy.
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Honoraria
We celebrate the kingdom of God among us...
Back Pack Program
Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministry
Senior Adult Ministry
In honor of George Robinson by the Mark Bible Sunday School Class.
In honor of Sarah Howell-Miller & Colin Miller by Robert & Laura Esleeck.
In honor of David Stedman by Janice Dockery. In honor of Mr. Terry Johnson by Janice Dockery. In honor of Reverend Craig Ford by Wilba Brady. In honor of Reverend Craig & Janet Ford by the Chapel Class, Reverend Bill & Sarah Medlin.
Centenary Fund In honor of Dek Driscoll by Tom & Nancy Cannon. In honor of Ed Pleasants by Tom & Nancy Cannon. In honor of Mary Lois Bynum by Janice Dockery. In honor of Sylvia & Jack Yarbrough by Jim Bunn. In honor of Janet & Craig Ford by Jim Bunn. In honor of Diane & Rollie Barrett by Jim Bunn. In honor of Anne & Borden Hanes by Anne Carr. In honor of Marilyn & Bob Beach by Anne Carr. In honor of Pollyann & Greg Holthusen by Anne Carr. In honor of Marian & Jim Douglas by Anne Carr. In honor of Fowler & John Ruffin by Anne Carr. In honor of the Centenary Staff by Tom & Nancy Cannon. In honor of Marsha Bledsoe by Tom & Nancy Cannon. In honor of Mark Dunnagan by Tom & Nancy Cannon. In honor of Steve Reeder by Tom & Nancy Cannon. In honor of Michael Rogers by Tom & Nancy Cannon. In honor of Tom Adams by Tom & Nancy Cannon. In honor of Robin Stinson by Tom & Nancy Cannon.
Children’s Ministry In honor of Reverend Kate May by Martha & Dennis McNames.
DayBreak/Respite Care In honor of the DAYBreak-Respite Care Staff & Volunteers by Carol Eickmeyer, Anonymous. In honor in Bobbi Caldwell by Janice Dockery. In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Boggan by Wade & Bernice Clayton. In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Barron by Wade & Bernice Clayton. In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Aubrey Kirby by Wade & Bernice Clayton. In honor of Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Taylor by Wade & Bernice Clayton. In honor of Deedee Fenwick by Kay & Barry Brogdon, Kerri Crater. In honor of Camille Jones by the Carillonneurs.
General Fund In honor of Anne Pierce by Jim & Ann Monroe. In honor of Bartlett & Wyatt Bassett by Patricia & John Bassett. In honor of Joellen Parks by Deborah Parks, Tracy Parks.
Loaves & Fishes In honor of Reverend Sarah Howell-Miller by Nancy & Dan Culp. In honor of Marianne Bach by a friend. In honor of Dr. Holly Lee by Bill & Colleen Lee. In honor of CeCe Middleton by Jane Burris. In honor of Dr. Philip Williford by WFU Dermatological Surgerical Staff.
Love Thy Neighbor In honor of Dr. David Lee by Bill & Colleen Lee. In honor of Candace Mulherin by Iva Alberty Stinson
Roots Revival In honor of Sarah Howell-Miller & Colin Miller by Robert & JoAnn Curlee.
Sacred Music Fund In honor of Jan Cockman by James R. Jarrell. In honor of Melanie Collins by James R. Jarrell. In honor of Ella Lively by James R. Jarrell. In honor of June Stegall by James R. Jarrell. In honor of Camille Jones by Dorothy Carter. In honor of Reid Gilliam by Christopher Brand.
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Shining Light on Mental Health In honor of Jane Poe by the James T. & Louise R. Broyhill Foundation, Lucy Mullen & Anna Plyer.
Youth Ministry In honor of Tammy Pollock by Dawn & Dan Boyer and family.
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People of Faith & Action
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truly hope by now that after reading this magazine you have found something you are inspired to explore if you are not already engaged in a ministry or regular service opportunity. I am recalling a phrase I used in the pulpit several weeks ago from author John Ortberg, “pew potatoes” which he defined as people who preferred the comfort of their spirituality and worship but avoided Jesus’ more challenging call to Rev. Lory Beth Huffman “follow me.” In so many lhuffman@centenary-ws.org ways this is a very un336-397-1362 Wesleyan concept. Our very theological heritage calls for us to be a people of deep faith and relevant action. John Wesley had a lot to say about faith engagement. John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Movement, constantly preached and taught that our faith relationships with God was a dual relationship. One very important aspect of following Jesus was to develop a strong “personal piety” in which he meant we should tend to reading the Scriptures, pray, worship and have meaningful conversations with one another in order to deepen our beliefs in God and our relationship with Jesus. When you think of someone as being “very spiritual” that person often times has a very strong personal piety.
But unlike some denominations in his day, this was not the only aspect of our faith that was important. He preached that we should balance our personal piety or faith with good works. He called this “social holiness” which meant engaging in good works and acts of service that furthered God’s Kingdom. Maybe you can think of someone who is all in with a servant’s heart and gives of their time endlessly to help others in need. This is a person who has a very strong sense of social holiness. The ideal is to hold the two in balance. Give attention to both aspects of our faith. Wesley actually believed that faith alone was necessary for salvation. But if you believed in Jesus Christ and were a Jesus follower, then good works would soon become evident. You can’t have one without the other. Faith leads to good works as the fruit that is born out of the belief (or piety) in one’s heart.
endure the severity of God’s judgment; yet are they pleasing and acceptable to God in Christ, and spring out of a true and lively faith, insomuch that by them a lively faith may be as evidently known as a tree is discerned by its fruit.” (2016 The Book of Discipline, p. 68) You know, this idea was not original to Wesley. This whole article echoes the heart of our vision statement at Centenary. All of this is a fancy way of talking about Jesus’s commandments to Love God with all of your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. Personal piety and social holiness. Love God and love neighbor.
“Article X – Of Good Works
My prayer for you is that Centenary is a place that helps deepen the foundations of your faith so that your personal piety can nurture your spirit and provide you with spiritual tools that comfort or guide you when you need them most. But I also pray that Centenary is the kind of church that helps open some doors of engagement and service so that you can find a way to live out your faith in tangible and selfless ways. So you can act on the outside out of what you are feeling on the inside. Or to put it spiritually, so you can bear fruit!
Although good works, which are the fruits of faith, and follow after justification, cannot put away our sins, and
The funny thing that always ends up happening is that when we engage our faith in active ways, it then helps
So Wesley would indeed encourage us to engage in ministry as a way of living out what we believed. I’ll let his words speak for themselves below.
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time that you make this spring. Let’s get off the pew and out in God’s Kingdom! Grace and Peace,
Lory Beth Huffman
LOVING GOD AND LOVING NEIGHBOR
strengthen our personal beliefs and resolve. Our personal piety and social holiness help create a well rounded Christian, faithful to Jesus in both thought and deed. Bearing fruit for God’s Kingdom is how Christ’s ministry grows. That ministry grows when you and I find ways to get engaged. When we get engaged, we get excited about what God is doing in our lives and impacting the lives of others. And that becomes attractive to others because they want to know what about our lives is so fulfilling and purposeful. When oftentimes it simply boils down to we managed to figure out how to Love God and love neighbor within the rhythms of our daily living. I know we live busy lives. I also know that we will make time for that which is important to us. What engagement looks like will be different from person to person and family to family. But let’s prevent one another from becoming “pew potatoes” and instead find opportunities to live out our faith through action. Engagement in our church family helps us build relationships with one another. Engagement also means serving our community whether that is within our church or outside our church walls. It could be the best investment of
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UMW Luncheon Monday •May 7 •Noon • Memorial Auditorium The United Methodist Women welcome Reverend Glenn Miller as their guest speaker for the May luncheon. Rev. Miller will be speaking on the Five Major Religions: Using a simple but descriptive definition of what a religion is, the Five Major Religions of the World (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) will be briefly presented in terms of their differences, similarities, and impact upon humanity. This brief introduction will also show the reasons why these five religions have been in existence for thousands of years and have made an impact upon millions of people worldwide. Deadline for reservations is the morning of May 2nd and may be made by calling Mary Ceile Ogburn at 336 725-7573. The cost is $9.00.