March 5, 2023 • 11am Worship

WELCOME TO WORSHIP

WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE Ah, Holy Jesus — arr. Karissa Dennis

CLOSING PRAYER Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

SCRIPTURE — Luke 14:25-33 (pew Bible New Testament page 94) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON — “Disciple: A Committed Heart”

WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT • MARCH 5, 2023 • 11:00AM

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The prelude signifies the beginning of worship.

You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation.

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OFFERTORY Guide Us, Lord — arr. Mark Patterson Guide us through these days, O Lord, help us to seek your way, trusting as you lead us with love, teach us again to pray. Help us know you more clearly, help us love you more dearly, help us follow you more nearly day by day, day by day. Guide us Lord, we pray. Guide us through these days, O Lord, help us to seek your way, seeking wisdom from your word, strengthen our tender faith. When we stray and fall to sin help us find your path again; draw us closer in your fellowship of love. Guide us Lord, we pray. Lead us, teach us, guide us Lord, we pray 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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Please stand as you are able

PRELUDE

Andante (from Sonata No. 1 for Flute and Piano) — Eugénie R. Rocherolle Prelude on a Theme of Orland Gibbons — C. V. Stanford

GREETING INTROIT

Seek Ye First — SEEK YE FIRST

CALL TO WORSHIP Almighty God, you show to those who are in error the light of your truth that they may return to the way of righteousness. Grant to all those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s religion, that they may reflect those things that are contrary to their profession and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen.

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HYMN OF PROCESSION #421 Make Me a Captive, Lord — DIADEMATA

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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit.

We trust in God. We are called to be the church: to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen.

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GLORIA PATRI #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen. Amen.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

PRAYER OF DEDICATION Receive these offerings, O Lord. We give you thanks for the blessings which you have bestowed upon us. We pray these gifts, the employment of our talents, the labor of our hands, the prayers of our hearts, and the witness of our lives will show the world the magnitude of your love and grace. Let us put you first in our lives.

Use us this week to build your Kingdom. We ask this in the name of Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever more. Amen.

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WE CELEBRATE HOLY COMMUNION INVITATION TO COMMUNION Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another.

Therefore, let us confess before God and one another.

CONFESSION AND PARDON The congregation is invited to follow the communion liturgy beginning on page 12 of the hymnal.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 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.

RECEIVING OF ELEMENTS MUSIC AT COMMUNION Prayer — Amanda Harberg Every Time We Eat This Bread — Ken Canedo

WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN

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#396 O Jesus, I Have Promised — ANGEL’S STORY

BENEDICTION

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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Go Now In Peace — Robert Lau Go now in peace, and may God’s peace go with you. Believe and trust His holy word. Amen.

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POSTLUDE

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Thank you for joining us in worship today.

SERMON NOTES

___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister

LITURGISTS The Reverend Susannah Pittman, Assoc. Minister The Reverend Kate May, Assoc. Minister FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Brad Roquemore, Penny Roquemore, and Emmett McCall by Allison & Wayne Roquemore.

CRUCIFER Gracie Ward TORCHBEARER Jack Ward MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir Carol Choir, Suzanne Maggs, Director Cathedral Choir, Anne Saxon, Director Chapel Chimes, Mary Isom, Director Joyful Noise Ringers, Camille Jones, Director Keely Reitman, Viola Laura Stevens, Flute

The anthem texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 By entering the Sanctuary, you grant to Centenary United Methodist Church unrestricted right to use and publish, transmit or telecast photographs or likenesses that might be taken of you this day for use in communications related to the church.

ANNOUNCEMENTS • MARCH 5, 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 SUNDAYS

9:00 am • Memorial Auditorium 11:00 am • Sanctuary

MEMBERSHIP

We are eager to share Centenary’s story with you. If you are interested in learning about church membership, please contact Rev. Meg 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.

SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1 Centenary offers three types of endowed scholarships: •T.B. and Mary Neal Dixson Foundation: Scholarships for Centenary members or staff who are full-time students •Cabaniss Fund Scholarship: For needy and deserving students engaged in or planning for ministry •Emma Kapp Ogburn Memorial Fund: Scholarships for Methodist residents of Forsyth County pursuing education for Methodist ministry or a Christian education ministry vocation The deadline to submit all applications is April 1. Please note that the document submission process has changed this year. Find more detailed guidelines and download forms at www.centenaryws.org/resources. Contact Stacy Holley for more information (sholley@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1359).

ADULT FORMATION

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

WEEKLY LENTEN DEVOTIONS The First Fifteen Challenge invites you to take the first 15 minutes of your day and spend it with God by reading and reflecting on God’s Word. Although it involves only a short amount of time, through God’s grace it can transform our entire day! To guide our First Fifteen this Lent, we will use the devotional, “The Sanctuary for Lent 2023”, written by Josh Scott. Each daily devotional contains a Scripture passage, a brief reflection, and life application questions. To sign up to receive this devotional electronically, please use the Weekly Email Blasts link under the Engage tab and select “First 15 Daily Devotionals” from the list. If you have signed-up before or already receive the First Fifteen, you will automatically be on the list. Limited copies of the devotional will also be available on campus.

LENTEN STUDY THURSDAYS • FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 30 10AM • ROOM 112 EAST BUILDING

CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS 336.724.6311 + Extension (for the Minister on Call • Option 2) Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister

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Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries

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Mary Ann Wexler Executive Director

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Rick Gibbons Congregational Care Assistant

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Jonathan Emmons Director of Music Ministries

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Stacy Holley Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister

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Reverend R. Craig Ford Associate Minister

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John Markle Director of Operations

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Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children

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Doug Peninger Director of Communications

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John Rogers Director of Information Technology

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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

SUNDAYS • FEBRUARY 26-APRIL 2 10AM • MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM All are invited to join Rev. Susannah Pittman as we journey through Lent exploring the Scriptures and spiritual practices of the season. This six-week class will be offered on Sunday and Thursday mornings.

Registration is not required, and there are no additional resources to purchase. For questions or more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman (spittman@centenary-ws.org).

CONGREGATIONAL CARE STEPHEN MINISTRY “My Stephen Minister, never judging and always valuing me as a person, helped me see myself as God sees me, loved and never alone. My loneliness was replaced by the still voice of the Holy Spirit. It had been there--now I recognize it.”

If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry, please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314), Wilba Brady (336-723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford (336-724-6311 ext. 1353) or Rev. Susannah Pittman (336-724-6311 ext. 1357).

HEALING HANDS KNITTING CIRCLE Healing Hands Knitting Circle has resumed its monthly gathering on the first Monday of the month at 10 am in the Gathering Room. Our next gathering is March 6. All knitters, beginners and experienced alike, are welcome to join! For questions or more information, please contact Dianne Moore or Rev. Susannah Pittman.

CALL TO CARE MINISTRY We are excited to launch the “Call to Care” calling ministry. This ministry will provide regular, intentional communication to ensure that our congregation is connected, cared for, and is aware of what is happening in the life of Centenary. If you are interested in serving as a caller for this ministry, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman by March 6.

CHAPEL REFLECTION Our Chapel is available for prayer and reflection during regular church office hours. As we journey through Lent, booklets containing a selection of psalms and prayers for Lent will be available at the entrances to the Chapel. For more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY PLAYDATE SATURDAY • MARCH 11 Come play and enjoy a time of fellowship! Infants through 2 year olds and their grown-ups are invited to a playdate at the church on Saturday, March 11. Park in the 4 ½ Street parking lot and enter the building at the 4 ½ Street entrance for the auditorium. We’ll meet in the first floor playspace of the East Building. Drop in anytime between 9 and 10:30 am. Friends are welcome! For more information contact Kate May (kmay@centenaryws.org/ext. 1331) CANDY FOR EASTER EGGS Although Lent has just begun our eyes are turned towards Easter and Easter means an egg hunt! To celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection with our kids we fill hundreds of eggs for them to pick up and enjoy.

We invite you to help spread resurrection joy with our children by donating individually wrapped, nonchocolate candy that we can stuff all of our eggs with. Candy can be dropped off at the 4 ½ Street auditorium reception desk during the week and on Sunday or the 5th Street East Building desk on Sunday. Please drop candy off by Sunday, March 19. Want to know more or play an even larger part in this joyous event? Contact Kate May (kmay@ centenary-ws.org/ext. 1331).

JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP Join the Centenary UMC Creation Care Team as we partner with Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful for The Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 1 from 9 am-12 pm at Shaffner Park! Look for the Red Centenary Tent to check-in. If you have any additional questions, contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws.org) or Frank Hassell (c_ frank_hassell@yahoo.com).

MISSIONS WINTER OVERFLOW SHELTER NOW – MARCH 28 This vital ministry provides persons experiencing homelessness a meal and a warm place to sleep, and we are honored to be a partner with City with Dwellings in this effort. Centenary furnishes transportation from the check-in site to the overflow shelter on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings. We are in need of drivers and ridealongs. Ride-alongs help with boarding the busses and serve as an extra pair of eyes for drivers. To volunteer as a driver or a ride-along, please contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws.org/ext.

1361) or sign-up on our Events Page.

MUSIC & THE ARTS LENTEN NOONTIME MUSIC SERIES TUESDAYS • FEBRUARY 28-APRIL 4 NOON • SANCTUARY Join us in the Sanctuary each Tuesday of Lent at Noon for a 30-minute musical presentation.

Each week will feature a different musician or ensemble. Musicians include the New Day Singers of Greensboro, Joshua Sobel (Centenary’s Organ Scholar), and Corine Brouwer (Winston-Salem Symphony Concertmaster). Join us as we prepare our hearts during this season of reflection and contemplation. For questions or more information, please contact Jonathan Emmons (jemmons@ centenary-ws.org). No registration required.

JOIN THE CENTENARY CHANCEL CHOIR Do you look good in blue?! Consider joining the Centenary Chancel Choir! The choir is the heart of the weekly 11 am worship service and sings a wide range of choral repertoire. Open to high-schoolers and adults of all ages, the choir includes members from a variety of musical backgrounds and levels of experience. All are welcome and no audition is required! Join us as we seek to equip and empower the congregation to lift its collective heart and voice in worship and praise. Rehearsals every Thursday from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

SUBSCRIBE TO SIGHTINGS & SOUNDINGS Check out Centenary’s monthly Music & Arts magazine! Find the latest edition on Centenary’s website (Music & Arts’ page), subscribe via the QR Code below, or pick up a printed copy from the Music Suite.

SENIOR ADULTS LUNCHEON THURSDAY • MARCH 16 We will gather at 11:45 and lunch will be served at noon. To register, contact Charles Monroe (chasmonroe@yahoo.com/336-773-0446).

Luncheon cost is $10.00.

YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS •March 5: LTN •March 7: Youth basketball Tournament Begins •March 8: Confirmation: Worship (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm) •March 10-12: Rest Retreat!

•March 12: No Youth!

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.

Youth Basketball Tournament The twin city basketball tournament will take place on the week of March 5 – 12. Game times will be based on placing and performances in the previous games. Keep an eye on your email and the Youth Instagram to be notified of game times.

SUNDAY SCHOOL Join us every Sunday at 10:00 am on the fourth floor for ALL youth Sunday School taught by our Associate Director of Youth Ministries, Andrew Epermanis. There will be snacks and fellowship before the lesson every week! As we journey through Lent and Confirmation we invite you to join us as we take a long, loving look at Jesus’ life as we see it lived out through Luke’s eyes.

LOOKING AHEAD March 10-12: Rest Retreat to the Trinity Center May 5 & 6: Confirmation Retreat to Blowing Rock May 21: Confirmation Sunday June 4: Graduation Recognition Sunday June 18-25: Mountain T.O.P (ALL youth) Mission Trip July 15-22: YouthWorks Senior High Mission Trip July 24-27: Vacation Bible School August 27: Fall Kick-Off!

STARTING POINT NEXT CLASS SUNDAY • MARCH 26 On March 26, Centenary will be offering a Starting Point class for anyone who is interested in learning more about our church and those who are considering joining our church family. This will be a wonderful opportunity for you to get to know us and others who are interested in joining Centenary. Lunch and childcare will be provided. If you are interested in attending, please let Rev. Meg Peters know.