December 8, 2024 • 9am Worship

WELCOME TO

SUNDAY • DECEMBER 8, 2024 “Peace Made Possible” Isaiah 2:1-5 Preaching

Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister

Liturgist

Tammy Pollock

Director of Youth Ministries

Music

Keith Byrd

Alternative Music Leader Zakiyyah Niang, vocals Ahmad Johnson, vocals Rodney Archie, vocals Noah Clark, guitar Doug Wright, bass Jacob Anflick, drums

CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS Today we celebrate the baptism of Kendal Leigh Garrity, daughter of Kevin and Jenna Garrity.

CHRISTMAS EVE AT CENTENARY We invite you to our Christmas Eve offerings as we anticipate the birth of Jesus Christ.

9:30 AM • Pre-School Pajama Party Community Room 2:00 PM • Candlelight & Communion Memorial Auditorium 4:00 PM • Children’s Christmas Eve Sanctuary 6:00 PM • Candlelight & Communion Memorial Auditorium 11:00 PM • Candlelight & Communion Sanctuary ADULT FORMATION SAVE THE DATE! Centenary Women’s Retreat April 4-6, 2025 Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center CHILDREN’S MINISTRY PARTNER WITH US TO HELP FEED KIDS IN WINSTON-SALEM We will be sending extra food home with children to help make up the difference during Christmas break in addition to partnering with the Backpack Program organized by Second Harvest Food Bank. Please consider a financial donation to help make this possible.

If you’re interested or have questions, please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenaryws.org/ext. 1332).

KIDS DAY IN SATURDAY • DECEMBER 14 9:30-11:30 AM Infants through 2nd graders are invited to join us for a morning full of holidaythemed fun including crafts, games and more. The cost is $5 per kid. Register using the QR code, registration closes on December 11. Contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org) with any questions!

IMPROMPTU PAGEANT SUNDAY • DECEMBER 22 • 10 AM Join us as we gather in the Sanctuary where everyone will choose a costume and take part in creating a beautiful picture of what the first Christmas might have looked like as the story is told through rhyme and song. There will be no Sunday school for elementary aged kids. Please bring scarves, hats and gloves to decorate our Tree of Warmth to help keep the kids at Brunson Elementary warm this winter.

PRESCHOOL PAJAMA PARTY TUESDAY • DECEMBER 24 • 9:30 AM Activities, storytelling, music, snack and more for our preschoolers and their families! Wear your pajamas and join us as we celebrate Christmas Eve morning the preschool way!

CONGREGATIONAL CARE REFRESH PRAYER SERVICE WEDNESDAYS • NOON – 12:45 PM SANCTUARY Enter from Fifth Street for a service of prayer.

12:00-12:15, silent meditation; 12:15-12:45, prayer service. Come be refreshed and renewed in the middle of a busy week.

MUSIC & ARTS A THRILL OF HOPE: ADVENT WITH MUSIC & ARTS You are invited to spend the Advent season with us as we prepare for the joy of Christmas.

Sunday • December 8 • 4:00 PM • Sanctuary WSSU Singing Rams present Great Joy! Sunday • December 15 • 5:00 PM Sanctuary Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols Sunday • December 22 • 6:00 PM St. Paul UMC A Christmas Collaboration at St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Centenary Chancel Choir.

SIGN UP NOW FOR CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ART CAMP 2025 JULY 14 - 17, 2024 Register now for CMA Camp 2025! Open to infants through rising 5th graders, this funfilled week features singing, handbells, art, Kindermusik, and more! The highlight of Camp each year is the camper-led worship service that concludes our week together. Register now via the QR code for a special early bird discount! For more information, please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@ centenary-ws.org).

CHILDREN’S CAE CONTINUES IN JANUARY NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOME! Is your child leading in worship today?

These truly talented children are a part of our Children’s Creative Arts Experience and we are looking for new friends to join us in 2025!

Programming includes activities for children ages 2 through 5th grade. CAE’s multi-faceted model engages children with various levels of musical and artistic interests, all while cultivating more regular, more varied worship leadership opportunities for Centenary’s youngest! Register via the QR Code. Current participants need not register again. Email Music Ministries Assistant Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws.org) with any questions.

SENIOR ADULTS

December 10 6:00 pm: Twin City Conference Basketball game – Centenary vs. Ardmore Baptist December 11 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Parents/Caregivers’ Confirmation Orientation (@ Youth Commons) CONFIRMATION 2025 Starting on January 8, 2025 (through May 18), we invite all 7th graders to join our Confirmation class. We will meet each Wednesday night from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm to learn about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the spiritual life, and how they form us and help us to change the way we live our lives.

The hope is that through these experiences, you will come to encounter Jesus in a very real way and that encounter will change the way you live your life! For more information contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenaryws.org).

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON THURSDAY • DECEMBER 19 • NOON MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM Join Centenary’s Senior Adults as we celebrate the joys of the season with a special music program featuring Virginia Sheffield, Oliver Helsabeck, and Jonathan Emmons! We gather at 11:45 and lunch will be served at noon. To register, send an email to seniorlunch@centenary-ws.org or call the church office during business hours.

Luncheon cost is $10.00 and the signup deadline is Wednesday, December 11. The Senior Adult Council will meet briefly in the choir room at 11:00 a.m. before the luncheon.

TRUST – A RETREAT FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS In a world that continues to spin in uncertainty and chaos, we invite all our Juniors and Seniors in High schoool to retreat away, January 10-11, 2025, to the beautiful mountains at Blowing Rock Conference Center near Bass Lake. We will spend the weekend remembering our Confirmation and how we continue to live trusting the Lord in all things. Together we will rest, remember, and recommit ourselves to the One who reaches out to us in love. The cost of the retreat is $150 per person. For more information contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenaryws.org)

UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH

LOOKING AHEAD December 13: Sixers! Goes to Tanglewood for a hayride December 15: Annual ALL Youth Christmas Party December 22: ALL Youth Christmas Coffee House December 29: New Year’s Eve, Eve Party (@ Bowlero) January 8: 2025 Confirmation begins January 10 & 11: Junior/Senior Retreat to Blowing Rock

SANCTUARY ORNAMENT The Centenary ornaments have arrived and are ready for pick up. You can pick up ornaments at Nourish on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 pm or on Sundays after the 9:00 and 11:00 o’clock services. We will have the ornaments at the 4 1/2 Street entrance on those days. If you need to arrange a different time please contact Susan Grubbs at shgrubbs4@gmail.com. Ornaments are also available to purchase. We will be at the 4 1/2 Street entrance during Nourish on Wednesdays and at 10:00am on Sundays. We will be on the front lawn on Sundays after the 11:00 am worship service.

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 MINISTRY

ANGEL TREE

Today 10:00 am: Youth Sunday school 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Middle School Youth Group 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm: Youth Dinner 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm: Senior High Youth Group

GIFT WRAPPING PARTY TODAY • 3-5 PM Bring your family and join us in the Community Room this afternoon to wrap the angel tree gifts! Please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1332) with any questions.

Welcome to Centenary

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.

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.

Learn More

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.

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

Mary Ann Wexler Executive Director

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Stacy Holley ext. 1359 Adult Discipleship Specialist & Pastoral Assistant

Jonathan Emmons Director of Music Ministries

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John Markle Director of Operations

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Reverend Oliver Helsabeck ext. 1357 Associate Minister for Congregational Care

Doug Peninger Director of Communications

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Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children

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John Rogers Director of Information Technology

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Reverend Meg Peters Associate Minister of Outreach

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CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 HTTPS://CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311

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