WELCOME TO WORSHIP
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.
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
MOMENT OF WITNESS
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • 11:00AM
SCRIPTURE — Matthew 7:24-27 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE GREETING INTROIT
Hymn of Praise — René Clausen Alleluia, alleluia. Praise God in his holy temple. Amen. Amen. Alleluia, Amen.
OPENING PRAYER O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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OFFERTORY The Church’s One Foundation — arr. Dan Forrest The congregation will be invited to sing: Yet she on earth hath union with God the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won: O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with Thee. 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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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Receive these gifts, O Lord. May they be magnified by your Holy Spirit to teach your children about your love, to show the world your grace, to bring healing to the broken hearted, to comfort the grieving, to embrace the needy, and to praise your name. We offer ourselves as instruments of your peace to the world. We offer our talents, our time, and our gifts to you. Use us as you will. Deploy us for your benevolence. Transform our hearts as we transform the world. We pray this in your Holy name. Amen.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #529 How Firm a Foundation — FOUNDATION
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
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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
HYMN
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#368 My Hope Is Built — THE SOLID ROCK
SERMON NOTES
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BENEDICTION
PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Amen (from Geistliches Lied, Op. 31) — Johannes Brahms
LITURGIST Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries
POSTLUDE
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Reid Gilliam, Organist The Chancel Choir
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Thank you for joining us in worship today.
MOMENT OF WITNESS Libit Glenn
CRUCIFER Jack Ward TORCHBEARERS Elle Reid Beverly Douglas FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of William Andrew Copenhaver by his grandchildren Caroline, Pierce, Smoak, and Locke Copenhaver and Annie, Henri, and Spencer Fraise.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS • NOVERMBER 12, 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.
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
CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS 336.724.6311 + Extension (for the Minister on Call • Option 2) Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
ext. 1362
Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries
ext. 1337
Mary Ann Wexler Executive Director
ext. 1346
Rick Gibbons Congregational Care Assistant
ext. 1342
Jonathan Emmons Director of Music Ministries
ext. 1339
Stacy Holley Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister
ext. 1359
Reverend R. Craig Ford Associate Minister
ext. 1353
John Markle Director of Operations
ext. 1347
Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children
ext. 1331
Doug Peninger Director of Communications
ext. 1368
John Rogers Director of Information Technology
ext. 1356
Reverend Meg Peters ext. 1361 Assoc. Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions
CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 WWW.CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311
POINSETTIAS FOR ADVENT Once again, you have an opportunity to recognize your loved ones as we decorate our church for the holidays. Poinsettias can be purchased for $20 each. Orders with payment must be received by November 30, 2023. To order, go to the Give tab on the Centenary website. Once on the tab, select Give/Contribute from the dropdown menu. Once on the link, select Christmas Poinsettias in the fund menu. Be sure to include in memory/honor of names in the optional memo line. You may also mail a check to the business office. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ann Wexler (mwexler@centenary-ws.org/ext.1346). CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS Today we celebrate the baptism of Connor Steven Beehler, son of Kiel and Jessica Beehler and brother of Chase Beehler. SAVE THE DATE “NOURISH” Our all-new Wednesday evening dinner and programming night is here! Learn more about programming and sign up by scanning the QR code. To learn more about “Nourish” programming and register for dinner, please scan our QR code or visit www. centenary-ws.org/nourish. CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ANGEL TREE Thank you so much for getting Angel Tree adoption off to a wonderful start! You can drop your gifts off at any of the trees on Sunday morning or bring them by the 4 ½ street reception desk between 9-5 Monday-Thursday. We ask that gifts be returned by Wednesday, November 29 (they can be brought to Nourish). Then, join us for a wrapping party on December 3! If you’d like to sponsor an angel you can do so through the giving portal on the church website! If you’d like to sponsor an angel, or help in any other way,please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1332). CHRISTMAS CRAFT NIGHT SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 19 • 3:30 PM-5:30 PM Join us for an afternoon full of Christmas craft making and family fun! This is a come and go event as your family gets to create Christmas masterpieces together. There will be options for all ages and levels of craftiness ranging from ornaments to gingerbread houses to Christmas countdowns. We will also have volunteers available to assist you in completing your projects. Use the QR code or go to the church website to register. Make sure to sign up early as there is a limited number of each craft available. Invite your friends to join in this fun tradition! For questions or if you want to volunteer, contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws. org/ext. 1332). SAVE THE DATE FOR KIDS DAY IN SATURDAY • DECEMBER 9 • 9:30-11:30 AM Infants through 2nd graders are invited to join us for a morning full of holidaythemed fun including crafts, games and more. The cost is $5 per kid. Register now through the Realm app, on the church website or by scanning the QR code. Contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org) with any questions!
CENTENARY HELPS STUDENTS SUCCEED Did you know that we partner with 4 different schools in Winston-Salem to help provide food for students? This special ministry is called the backpack program. Schools determine students who may not have access to food over the weekend and are partnered with an organization through the Second Harvest Food Bank. They receive boxes of meals that are distributed to the students. Centenary partners with Brunson Elementary, Wiley Middle School, Reynolds High School and the Winston Salem Street School. Are you interested in partnering with us to help students gain access to food? You can do so by using the Give tab on the church website and selecting Backpack Program. If you have any other questions, contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1332) and she can tell you about all the ways we need your help. CONGREGATIONAL CARE STEPHEN MINISTRY We are supposed to feel grateful for our blessings, but sometimes this can be hard if our hearts are heavy with feelings of sadness, loneliness, or discouragement. It can be difficult to find room for positive thoughts. Talking with a Stephen Minister can help. Through heartfelt conversations within a compassionate, confidential setting, a Stephen Minister can offer emotional support and understanding during difficult times. 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). WEEKLY PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL TUESDAYS • NOW - DECEMBER 19 NOON- 12:30PM You are invited for a time of prayer each week in our Chapel. Resources will be provided for a time of independent reflection and contemplation. MEN’S MINISTRY THEOLOGY ON TAP TUESDAY • DECEMBER 5 • 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM The Men’s Ministry of Centenary invites all men to a gathering for prayer and local ministry focus. December’s meeting is also open to women and our mission focus will be Forsyth Jail and Prison and Potter’s House. Join us at Lesser-Known Brewery at 901 South Broad Street. MISSIONS
MUSIC & ARTS
YOUTH SUMMER MISSION TRIPS 2024
PEACE, HOPE & JOY: A NEIGHBORHOOD SHOWCASE RECEPTION TODAY! Join us between 12:00 and 1:30 TODAY in the Atrium Commons for a reception celebrating the work of each contributing artist to our newest exhibit, “Peace, Hope & Joy: A Neighborhood Showcase.” Art will be displayed in the Atrium and 4 ½ Street Galleries from November 1, 2023, to January 28, 2024. Artists represent our congregation (including youth!), Arbor Acres residents & the Winston-Salem Street School students. The inspiration for this holiday season showcase is Galatians 5:22: “Among the fruits of the Spirit are love, joy and peace.” See you at noon!
As followers of Christ, we believe we are invited to go out into our community, and the world at large, to be the hands and feet of Jesus though mission work and serving others! Each summer our Youth Ministry goes out into the world, serving the Lord, in two different places. Our ‘ALL Youth’ in Mission Trip (6th-12th graders) head to Mountain TOP (Tennessee Outreach Project) June 16-22, 2024, and our Senior High Mission (9th-12th graders) Trip partners with YouthWorks to work in a different city or country every July. Next year we will be headed to Niagara Falls, NY, July 20-27, 2024. These trips are life-changing, giving you the opportunity to encounter Jesus and truly live out the Gospel message to “love God and love Neighbor.”
SENIOR ADULTS
We hope you will pick one OR both of our trips and plan to join us! Registrations open on November 1 at 9:00 am in Realm or on our website www. centenary-ws.org/youth.
SENIOR ADULT NOVEMBER LUNCHEON THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 30 • NOON MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM Our keynote speaker will be Bishop William Willimon of Duke University Divinity School. We gather at 11:45 and lunch will be served at noon. To register, send an email to seniorlunch@centenaryws.org or call the church office during business hours. Luncheon cost is $10.00. Due to the holiday, the signup deadline is Monday, November 20. YOUTH MINISTRY Today 10:00 am: Youth Sunday School (@ Youth Commons) 10:00 am: Parents of Teens Sunday School (@ #307 EB) ALL youth and their parents are invited to join us for the 2nd Annual Stroll into Light Candlelight Walk for Mental Health Awareness at Mt. Tabor High school track. 5:00 pm: Gates open 6:00 pm: Walk begins We hope you will come walk as a sign of love and intention in recognition that each person is fighting their own battle each and every day. The cost is $10 per person which will be donated to local mental health agencies. The first 200 walkers will receive a t-shirt. Please register ahead of time. YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL From now until Advent we will be exploring Compassion from the Inside Out. Sometimes in the bustle and energy that comes with making a difference, it can be easy for all of us to focus on action and forget that compassion calls us to interaction – with God and with those who are struggling in the world around us. Yet compassion and prayer go hand and hand: the process of growing in Christlike compassion is nurtured through reflection and listening – both to God’s word and the experiences of those around us.
CONFIRMATION 2024 Starting on January 3, 2024 (through May 19), we invite all 7th graders to join us as we meet each Wednesday night from 6:00 pm—7:30 pm to learn about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the spiritual life, and how they form us and help us to change the way we live our lives. You will not go through this class alone; you will pick a Shepherd (a faithful adult spiritual companion from our church) who will walk beside you all throughout your Confirmation. There will be several field trips, two retreats, lots of meals, and space to ask all your questions to help us grow. The hope is that through these experiences, you will come to encounter Jesus in a very tangible way. You can register for Confirmation in Realm. For questions, contact Tammy Pollock. LOOKING AHEAD November 17: Sixers! Urban Air November 26: Youth Friendsgiving December 6: Confirmation Parents Orientation January 3, 2024: Confirmation begins! January 4, 2024: Confirmation Shepherds Orientation For more information or to sign up to receive Youth Ministry updates by email, contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenary-ws.org). Follow us on Instagram @centenary_youth. ANNUAL CHARGE CONFERENCE There will be a Charge Conference at 12:45 pm following the Church Council meeting today in the Dining Room.
HARVEST GIFTS Our Harvest Gifts collection for 2023 has begun. Dedication Sunday will be November 19. Upon arrival, an usher will receive your gifts in the Narthex. •Canned Meats (beef stew, chicken, tuna) •Canned Vegetables (pinto beans, potatoes, corn, peas, green beans) •Canned Fruit •Macaroni and Cheese •Peanut Butter •Bag or Box of Cookies •Spaghetti Sauce and Pasta (no glass containers) •Hearty Soup All cans should be regular sized, not family sized.
MONDAY • NOVEMBER 13 Judges 13-15 & Psalm 74
THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 16 Ruth 1-4 & Psalm 77
TUESDAY • NOVEMBER 14 Judges 16-18 & Psalm 75
FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 17 1 Samuel 1-3 & Psalm 78
WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 15 Judges 19-21 & Psalm 76
SATURDAY • NOVEMBER 18 1 Samuel 4-8 & Psalm 79
SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 19 1 Samuel 9-12 & Psalm 80