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-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • NOVEMBER 19, 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. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE GREETING INTROIT
SCRIPTURE — Malachi 3:10 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY I Was Glad — C. H. H. Parry I was glad when they said unto me, we will go into the house of the Lord. Our feet shall stand in thy gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is builded as a city that is at unity in itself. O pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces.
Locus Iste — Philip Stopford This place was made by God; a priceless sacrament, it is without reproach.
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OPENING PRAYER Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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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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HYMN OF PROCESSION #694 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come — ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR
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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.
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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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CANTICLE Teach Me Your Way — Timothy Shaw Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth. I will thank you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; thank and praise you. Your mercy abounds, O Lord.
SERMON NOTES
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Gracious God, giver of all gifts. We give you thanks for the blessings which you have given to us. Receive these gifts from the labor of our hands. May they be pleasing in your sight. Bless them and the ministries this offering will support. May they give hope, may they give comfort, may they bring peace, may they show your love to the world. We pray this in the name Christ the Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever more. Amen.
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#102 Now Thank We Alll Our God — NUN DANKET
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE Amen (from Geistliches Lied, Op. 31) — Johannes Brahms
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POSTLUDE
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CRUCIFER James Edmundson
LITURGIST Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries
TORCHBEARERS Stella Jane Pierce Thomas Pierce
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir Children’s Music & Art: Creative Arts Experience
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Dr. W.J. Grant, III, Ann Lawless Grant and Myra Cowan Grant by Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Dillard.
MOMENT OF WITNESS Lee Coan
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS • NOVERMBER 19, 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.
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
WORSHIP AT CENTENARY
Sympathy is extended to Carol and Chip Holden on the passing of Carol’s brother, Amon “Chip” L. Baucom Jr., on October 30, 2023.
SUNDAYS
Today we celebrate the baptism of Stokes Grace Bradley, daughter of Chad and Lara-Anne Bradley.
9:00 am • Memorial Auditorium 11:00 am • Sanctuary
IN MEMORIAM John MacDermid Weiler November 2, 2023
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
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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
CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 WWW.CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311
The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.
NOURISH Nourish will take a break for Thanksgiving and will be back November 29 for Advent. To learn more about “Nourish” programming and register for dinner, please scan our QR code or visit www. centenary-ws.org/nourish. ADULT FAITH FORMATION COME AS YOU ARE CLASS ROOM 112 CENTRAL BUILDING • 10:00 AM SUNDAY MORNINGS Life is busy. Parenting tweens and teens raises its own set of challenges, none of which are easy to navigate on our own. We face questions like: how do we instill faith and confidence in God in our young people in this challenging world? How do we guide our children through the gauntlet of middle and high school while keeping our focus on God and at the center of our families? How do we continue to nurture and grow our own faith while balancing so many responsibilities? If this is your stage of life, the Come As You Are or CAYR (pronounced “care”) class is for you. This is a community of parents, step-parents, and other adults invested in the lives of tweens and teens. Class is led by facilitators but focused on open, non-judgmental conversation among class members. No need to prepare or read in advance of class. We want you to come as you are! If you have questions or want to know more, please contact Erin Bonsall, Amy Lawson, or Meg Coppley. Class begins Sunday, December 3, 2023 with Max Lucado’s Advent study, “Because of Bethlehem.” CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ANGEL TREE Thank you so much for partnering with us to make Christmas memorable for kids in our community! 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 from 3-5 pm! If you’d like to sponsor an angel, you can do so through the giving portal on the church website! Please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@ centenary-ws.org/ext. 1332) with any questions.
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! IMPROMPTU CHRISTMAS PAGEANT SUNDAY • DECEMBER 17 • 10:00 AM We hope that kids and grown-ups join us in the Sanctuary at 10 am to witness and participate in the miracle of Christmas as we tell the Christmas story. There will be no Sunday school for elementary aged kids on December 17. We will 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. Please also bring sweatpants, leggings or joggers (mostly for kids ages 5-6) to help us decorate our Tree of Warmth for the students at Brunson Elementary. SAVE THE DATES FOR 2024 SUMMER EVENTS! • Older Elementary Mission Week: June 25-27 (Rising 4th – 6th graders) • Centenary Week at Camp Tekoa: July 7-13 (Rising 4th – 6th graders) • Children’s Music and Arts Camp: July 15-18 (2 year olds – rising 5th graders) • Vacation Bible School: July 29-August 1 (4 year olds – rising 6th graders) YOU CAN HELP FEED HUNGRY STUDENTS IN OUR AREA Did you know that we partner with Brunson Elementary, Wiley Middle School, Reynolds High School and the Winston Salem Street School to help fill their food pantries? At Reynolds and the Winston Salem Street School, we help stock food pantries where students can “go shopping” for food at school to take home. At Brunson and Wiley, we partner with them through the Backpack Program. The school administration identifies students in need of food and enrolls them in the program. We purchase “backpacks” through Second Harvest Food bank – each one has two breakfasts and two lunches. If you’d like to partner with us in helping these students gain access to food over the weekends, you can do so through prayer, financial support, and volunteering to transport backpacks to schools! For more information, please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org, ext 1332). 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.
MISSIONS
YOUTH SUMMER MISSION TRIPS 2024
HARVEST GIFTS Our Harvest Gifts collection for 2023 has begun. Dedication Sunday is today! 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
We hope you will pick one OR both of our trips and plan to join us! Register in Realm or on our website www.centenary-ws.org/youth
All cans should be regular sized, not family sized. SENIOR ADULTS 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) 5:00 pm-6:30 pm: Middle School youth - $20 per person (@ Target on Hanes Mall Blvd) 6:45 pm-8:00 pm: Senior High youth - $20 per person (@ Target on Hanes Mall Blvd) November 26 10:00 am: Youth Sunday School (@ Youth Commons) 10:00 am: Parents of Teens Sunday School (@ #307 EB) 5:00 pm: ALL Youth Friendsgiving! We know that you’ve had a lot of turkey, but there is always room for more! Join us for this annual event as we gather at the table with your Centenary Youth Ministry family. We will provide turkey and drinks; you bring the sides! 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.
June 16-22, 2024 ‘ALL Youth’ in Mission Trip (6th-12th graders) to Mountain TOP (Tennessee Outreach Project) July 20-27, 2024, Senior High Mission (9th-12th graders) Trip with YouthWorks to Niagara Falls, NY 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.” 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 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. 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).
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.
MONDAY • NOVEMBER 20 1 Samuel 13-14 & Psalm 81
THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 23 1 Samuel 21-24 & Psalm 84
TUESDAY • NOVEMBER 21 1 Samuel 15-17 & Psalm 82
FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 24 1 Samuel 25-27 & Psalm 85
WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 22 1 Samuel 18-20 & Psalm 83
SATURDAY • NOVEMBER 25 1 Samuel 28-31 & Psalm 86
SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 26 2 Samuel 1-3 & Psalm 87