September 8, 2024 • 9am Worship

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SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

“Crumbs”

Mark 7:24-30

Preaching

Rev. Meg Peters

Associate Minister of Outreach

Liturgist

Rev. Oliver Helsabeck

Associate Minister for Congregational Care

Music

Keith Byrd

Alternative Music Leader

Zakiyyah Niang, vocals

Ahmad Johnson, vocals

Noah Clark, guitar

Doug Wright, bass

Jacob Anflick, drums

CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS

Today we celebrate the baptism of Graham Oliver Henderson, son of Philip and Lindsay Henderson.

CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS

BLOCK PARTY

SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 22 • NOON - 2 PM

We are having a Block Party and Engagement Fair! This will be a time for fun, fellowship, and food! Keith Byrd will provide music. We will also have a bounce house in the playground, and food trucks. Bring towels or lawn chairs to spread out on the North Lawn and invite your friends! If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws.org).

ADULT FORMATION

FIRST FIFTEEN: WHAT’S NEXT?

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

TORCHBEARER AND CRUCIFER LEADER CELEBRATION

SEPTEMBER 29; NOON – 1:30 PM

4th – 12th graders, with at least one adult, are invited to enjoy a pizza lunch together while we celebrate all of our Torchbearers and Crucifers. We will spend time learning and being reminded of what it looks like to serve in these roles and why they are so important to our worship service. If you have not received an invitation in the mail with the RSVP information, please reach out to Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ext 1332). If you cannot attend but are still interested in being a torchbearer or crucifer, please still fill out the RSVP so we can collect updated contact information.

CENTENARY HELPS STUDENTS SUCCEED

Nearly a year ago our congregation began an intentional practice of starting each day with scripture reading and prayer with the goal of reading the entire Old and New Testaments. The 2023-2024 readings end this month in the book of Revelation. We’ve put together a list of resources to help you get started with a new practice of reading and prayer. Most of these resources will be accessed online, but there will also be one printed reading plan available for pickup at the church and some printed devotional books you can order. For more information contact Stacy Holley (sholley@ centenary-ws.org/ ext. 1359).

ADULT DISCIPLESHIP SMALL GROUPS

For more information or help with registration please contact Stacy Holley (sholley@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1359).

SALT: WOMEN’S BOOK AND BIBLE STUDY BEGINS SEPTEMBER 18 • 9:30 - 11:30 AM ROOM 112

“Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did.” In his book Practicing the Way, author John Mark Comer calls us to become apprentices of Jesus. We meet on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month to explore what this means. Facilitated by Amy Lawson. Please use our QR code to register and see more information.

DISCIPLE BIBLE FAST TRACK: OLD TESTAMENT WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT NOURISH BEGINS SEPTEMBER 18 • 5:45 - 7:00 PM ROOM 115 AND ON ZOOM

Did you know that we partner with 4 different schools in Winston-Salem to help provide food for students? We specifically partner with Brunson Elementary and Wiley Middle through the Backpack Program in concordance with Second Harvest Food Bank. Schools determine students who may not have access to food over the weekend and are partnered with a parent organization (that’s us!). We receive boxes of meals that are then distributed to the students. Are you interested in partnering with us to help students gain access to food? One of the best ways is through financial support – for just $200, you can help feed a student on the weekends for a whole school year! If you have questions, please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org, ext 1332).

BRIDGES: A MINISTRY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR

FAMILIES

Have you heard? Centenary has a ministry for children with special needs and their families. Once a month, we host Kids Night In, an event for children with special needs and their typically developing siblings so that their grownups can have a moment to breathe while the kids are having a blast playing games, eating pizza and watching a movie! If you would like to know more about this awesome ministry, are interested in being a part of our volunteer team for these super fun Kids Night In events or have a family that you would like to connect with this opportunity, please contact Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws.org/ext.1331).

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

FLOWER MINISTRY

This group will cover major themes of the Old Testament using the Disciple Fast Track study material designed to give busy people comprehensive engagement with the Bible over time. You do not need to know anything about the Bible to join this study. We meet for twelve sessions: Sept 18 - Nov 20 then Jan 8-15. Group participants will spend about 30 minutes a day reading and reflecting on scripture in preparation for weekly group meetings, led by Kathy Chaney and Rev. Marilyn Weiler. Cost is $20 for the study guide and you may also want to purchase a recommended study Bible. Books available for pickup September 11 at Nourish. Childcare is available. Please use our QR code to register by Monday September 9.

EAT, LEARN, GROW: THE MONASTIC HEART WOMEN’S SMALL GROUP ON SPIRITUAL PRACTICES

BEGINS SEPTEMBER 24 • NOON – 1:00 PM ROOM 111 • LUNCH INCLUDED

Each week after Sunday worship, the Altar Guild takes the beautiful altar flowers from Centenary’s Sanctuary and creates several small arrangements that are shared with church members and friends who may be homebased, those who may be recovering from surgery, or who just may need a sign of love and care from our congregation. We are in need of someone to help coordinate this congregational care ministry. Volunteers who have a couple hours a week to deliver flowers are also needed. Associate Minister for Congregational Care, Rev. Oliver Helsabeck, will provide the list of persons to receive flowers each week. If you feel a calling to lead this ministry or to help deliver flowers, please let Oliver know at ohelsabeck@centenary-ws.org.

MISSIONS

MISSIONS FAIR

WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 11 • 6 PM

We will be having a Mission Fair on the first floor! You are invited to come and meet our mission partners, learn more about volunteer opportunities, and see how your mission dollars are at work! Contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@ centenary-ws.org) if you have any questions.

OCTOBER MISSION TRIP

In The Monastic Heart: 50 Simple Practices for a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life, Joan Chittester writes, “Monasticism is the single-hearted search for what matters in life. Any life. Every life.” Centenary’s women are invited to a small group that will provide an opportunity to discuss and practice spiritual disciplines that help us draw closer to God in community. The group will meet bi-weekly for six sessions and be facilitated by certified Spiritual Director, Nancy Powell. Your registration fee includes six boxed lunches. Please use our QR code to register by September 16.

We are partnering with Carolina Cross Connection for a mission trip in Boone, NC October 10-13. Adults and children ages 12 and older are welcome to join us! Please email Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws.org) if you have any questions.

A BED & A BOOK

SATURDAY • OCTOBER 5 • 10 AM

Join us at the Dash Stadium as we partner with A Bed and A Book. We will be building beds from 10 am - Noon, hotdog lunch included. Email Meg Peters (mpeters@ centenary-ws.org) if you have any questions.

MUSIC & ARTS

CHILDREN’S CREATIVE ARTS EXPERIENCE RETURNS

THIS WEDNESDAY

NOURISH

YOUTH BIBLE STUDY ‘THE WAY OF LOVE’

CAE returns this Wednesday, September 11! This program includes activities for children ages 2 through 5th grade during Nourish each week. Our 2- and 3-yearolds will wiggle, giggle and grow in a Kindermusik class, and children ages 4+ will explore singing, chimes, Kindermusik, Orff instruments, drumming, creative movement, drama, visual art, worship leadership and more! Register now via the QR Code. Email Music Ministries Assistant Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@ centenary-ws.org) with any questions.

SUBSCRIBE TO SIGHTINGS & SOUNDINGS

The newest issue of Centenary’s monthly Music & Arts magazine is out now! 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

LUNCHEON

THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 19 • NOON MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

This month’s speaker is Music Director of the WinstonSalem Symphony, Michelle Merrill. 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, September 11.

UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH

SANCTUARY ORNAMENT

Centenary United Methodist United Women in Faith (UWF) are offering a limited-edition Centenary Sanctuary ornament. The ornaments are hand-painted and made of blown glass. They include a historically accurate depiction of Centenary’s Sanctuary stained-glass windows. The measurements are 5 ¾” (length) x 3” (width) x 3 ¼” (height).

The ornaments are scheduled to arrive in September and you will have opportunities to pick up pre-ordered ornaments once they arrive.

Cost: $40 per ornament. Cash or check accepted. Must pay at time of order. Vist the UWF page on the church website to order.

SEPTEMBER MEETING

MONDAY • SEPTEMBER 9 • NOON MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

Our speaker will be Mary Ann Wexler, Executive Director of Centenary and the cost is $13.00 for lunch. Reservations are due by Sunday, September 1. If you are interested in attending, please contact your circle leader. If you are not in a circle you can contact Amy Lawrence.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Today

10:00 am: Sunday school

5:00 pm: Middle school youth group

6:15 pm: All youth dinner - $3 6:45 pm: Senior high youth group

September 15

10:00 am: Youth Sunday school

11:00 am: Set up for LTN Noon-2:00 pm: Love Thy Neighbor & Medical clinic 2:15 pm: LTN clean up

All youth (6th-12th grades) are invited to join us as we explore what it means to follow the Way of Jesus. The way Jesus lived, and the way Jesus loved. We all know that scripture calls us to love God and love neighbor... however, together we will explore how to do just as Jesus did by spending each Wednesday looking at a word a week that will help us understand the Way of Jesus better. Those words? Turn. Learn. Pray. Worship. Bless. God. Rest. We are so excited to grow in our understanding of Jesus and how he invites us to live and hope you will be too! Begins on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:00 pm.

THINGS HAVE CHANGED WITH DAVID MAGEE Centenary Youth ministry and Shining Light on Mental Health welcomes David Magee to our church and community Sunday, October 27 at 10:00 am for youth Sunday school (@ Youth Commons) and then again at 5:00 pm for a LISTEN event (@Memorial Auditorium) for our church community. David is a bestselling author of the award- winning “Dear William: A Father’s Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, Love, and Loss”, a Publisher’s Weekly bestseller featured on CBS Mornings, and other books including his forthcoming memoir, “A Little Crazy” (September, 2024) a sequel to “Dear William” about mental health and finding purpose and joy.

LOOKING AHEAD

October 20: Annual ALL Youth trip to Carowinds/ Scarowinds

October 27: LISTEN event with guest, David Magee November 1: 2025 Senior High Mission trip registration opens November 6: 2025 Confirmation registration opens (7th graders)

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.

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.

336.724.6311 + Extension (for the Minister on Call • Option 2)

Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III ext. 1362

Senior Minister

Mary Ann Wexler ext. 1346

Executive Director

Jonathan Emmons ext. 1339 Director of Music Ministries

Reverend Oliver Helsabeck ext. 1357

Associate Minister for Congregational Care

Reverend Kate May ext. 1331

Associate Minister with Children

Reverend Meg Peters ext. 1361

Associate Minister of Outreach

Tammy Pollock ext. 1337 Director of Youth Ministries

Rick Gibbons ext. 1342 Congregational Care Assistant

Stacy Holley ext. 1359

Adult Discipleship Specialist & Pastoral Assistant

John Markle ext. 1347 Director of Operations

Doug Peninger ext. 1368 Director of Communications

John Rogers ext. 1356 Director of Information Technology

HTTPS://CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311

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