Through Centenary Windows September/October

Through Centenary

WINDOWS September/October 2012

DEPARTMENTS

Arts Span the Spectrum

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Reflections

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EDITOR

From the Editor

Dr. W. Mark Ralls, Senior Minister

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September brings to us the return of the school year and the bustling schedules of not only work and school, but of our church. As you read through this issue, included are so many wonderful opportunities for you to participate and invite others to share in the love of Christ. As we continue to re-focus our newsletter, I hope you will enjoy reading about the inspiration members find as they serve, here and abroad. Centenary is a great place to experience poignant worship, innovative discipleship and intentional hospitality.

Recipe of the Month

Loaves & Fishes

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Missions in Haiti

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Senior Adults

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Memorials & Honoraria

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Music and the Arts

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Children’s Ministry

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Events & Announcements

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Table Extravaganza

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United Methodist Women

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The Centenary Table

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Sarah Howell: An Introduction

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Youth Ministry

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Poinsettia Orders

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DayBreak/Respite Care

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Angel Tree

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Doug Peninger

The Gospel Writers Window: East Side Matthew and Mark are pictured writing their gospel accounts. In the smaller central medallions Matthew is the winged man because he deals with Jesus’ genealogy and his humanness. Mark is the winged lion because of the kingly office of Christ. The angel’s name Gabriel means “man of God.” Therefore, Gabriel corresponds with Matthew and the human qualities of Jesus. The name Michael means “like God” and corresponds with Mark’s account of the kingly attributes of Jesus as the Christ.

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The Music and the Arts Ministry presents the October Lecture Series

Arts Span the Spectrum

Music • Science • Literat ure Memorial Auditorium • 7:00 pm Oct ober 2

Dr. Robert Frazier & Friends

“This Is My Story, This Is My Song” ...Come hear our new Director of Music and Arts, Dr. Robert Frazier, share his personal story of faith as a church musician. For Dr. Frazier, music has always possessed the power to bring community together in meaningful ways; he will also share his musical gifts in collaboration with new musican friends at Centenary. Don’t miss out on hearing his message in word and music-making.

Oct ober 9

Dr. Anthony Atala

“The Art of Medicine: Regenerative Medicine--New Approaches to Healthcare” Anthony Atala, M.D., is the Director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, and the W.H. Boyce Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology at Wake Forest University. Dr. Atala is a practicing surgeon and a researcher in the area of regenerative medicine. His current work focuses on growing new human cells, tissues and organs.

Oct ober 23 & 30 Dr. Ed Wilson

“Poems of Hope, Discovery and Illumination”----Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Keats, Yeats and Milosz.

Longtime professor of English at Wake Forest; former dean and provost and now provost emeritus joins us again to celebrate these inspiring works of poetry.

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Reflections

mralls@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1362

Along the Waythe way along

Dr. W. Mark Ralls Senior Minister

First, we must thank everyone who helped make 100 Days of Listening such a huge success. We cultivated so many more creative and inspired ideas than any of us anticipated. After much prayerful discernment, we have outlined a vision plan for bringing these ideas—and our great Church—to life. We call it Along the Way. This vision proposal picks up right where the 2005 plan left off. This is not a change in direction, but merely the next step on the path. Along the Way is a thoughtful plan devised from our shared wisdom and profound conversations.

It is based on a deep longing for vitality, for growth in numbers and for a shared purpose.

We believe that our shared purpose is one of commitment to poignant worship. By setting this as one of our primary goals, we will connect deeper with our identity as Methodists. As our founder, John Wesley, said, we are to be “a people of the warm heart.” We hope that all our services of worship will reflect this. We hope they will touch the heart and move our spirits into deeper communion with God. Our few months of transition will in many ways prepare us to embrace this vision. As we worship in new, more intimate spaces while our beloved sanctuary is enhanced, we will experience the joy of the family of God as we pray, sing and celebrate together. We will share some new experiences in worship, including a 9:45 AM service that blends some newer musical expressions with the profound tradition of our Wesleyan hymns and Methodist liturgy.

At its heart, our vision plan is more than a plan of action. It is an invitation to participate in a new way of life—one that is built on poignant worship, innovative discipleship, and intentional hospitality. Everything we do at Centenary over the next five years will be aimed at enhancing one or more of these attributes of a spiritually rich and healthy life. We believe that Centenary’s best years lie ahead, as we journey to where Christ has called us to be.

Here is what you can look forward to experiencing in the next 18 months:

Greater Opportunities for Worship In the first half of 2013, we hope to initiate a new service of worship that will take place on a day other than Sunday. We are calling this service “Roots Revival” as homage to the music of our region. Winston-Salem lies in the middle of the “roots music” region that stretches from Asheville, North Carolina, to Athens, Georgia, and Charlottesville, Virginia. This style of music—often associated with the late Doc Watson and celebrated each year at Merlefest in Wilkes County—combines the influences of bluegrass, rock, and country. Our new service will draw upon this musical tradition to introduce persons new to Centenary and perhaps new to faith to the joys of Christian community.

We’ll also be adding a 10:00 service on Sunday that will enable parents to attend worship while their young ones are in Sunday School, and before many of the youth sports leagues that “kick-off” at noon or earlier.

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A New Associate Minister of Worship and Young Adults To help lead us in our pursuit of poignancy, both in our existing services of worship and through new expressions such as Roots Revival, we have invited a new minister to join our clergy team. Sarah Howell, our Associate Minister of Worship and Young Adults, is a recent Graduate of Duke Divinity School and nationally recognized author and burgeoning expert in the field of worship. Sarah will do many things for us, but her central task will be to help us create new expressions of worship that will help us connect with a new generation of followers of Christ.

Discipleship Groups We hope to cultivate discipleship groups that provide a new small group experience—one that emphasizes transformation over information—for Centenary members and guests of all ages.

Campus Updates and Renovations Memorial Auditorium has already in the completed renovation, resulting in the addition of state-of-the-art audio-visual components, an enhanced stage, greater handicap accessibility, and a more inviting reception area.

Currently, our sanctuary is undergoing updates that include new chandeliers and new paint, refinishing the wood on the pews and floors in the nave, and sound system adjustments.

We also have plans of renovating our existing children’s building to make it a more welcoming, secure, and educationally innovative space for young people to learn and grow together in Christ.

Visit our Renovation Projects page for more details.

Redesigned Communications Pieces In addition to unveiling a new design for our worship bulletins, we will soon have a new purpose for our newsletter—to share our stories of transformation with our members—as well as enhanced social media and a more robust and engaging web presence.

These are just some of the ways that we will feel Christ working in our church and our lives to transform us into the spiritually healthy followers He has called us to be. Help us share the excitement for what’s to come!

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Tastings

for Faith & Fellowship

Through Centenary Windows is proud to bring to you the incredible recipes from the United Methodist Women Cookbook: Be Present at Our Table. We will feature a recipe for each edition as we share not only faith, but our love of good food and the fellowship it brings around our table. Special thanks goes to Judy Smith. Her intentional hospitality and gracious affection for the United Methodist Women and Centenary, made this project an incredible journey. Be sure to visit Glad Tidings Books and Gifts on the Centenary campus to get your copy of the cookbook.

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Judy Smith serves the United Methodist Women in many ways, including the coordination of quarterly meetings to inspire and inform our women of the UMW mission. She submitted her recipe for “Three-Meal Stuffed Chicken” to Be Present at Our Table, the cookbook assembled by Centenary’s United Methodist Women. She finds this dish meaningful because of its connection to stewardship. “For the Christian, everything belongs to God,” says Smith. “The duty of the Christian is to learn how to become a responsible steward of God’s resources entrusted to our care.” With this recipe, no resources are wasted—it gives stuffed chicken for a first meal, chicken sandwiches the second meal, and chicken soup as a third meal. Instructions can be found on page 328 of the cookbook.

Many other dishes can be found in Be Present at Our Table, the full-color, hardcover cookbook featuring more than 1,000 exceptional recipes from the families of our church. Also included are beautiful images of Centenary’s stained glass windows, photos from the history of the church, and other historical information. Copies are available in Glad Tidings for $35 each. You can also order by phone or online (397-1352/www.shopgladtidings.com). Look for tastings of cookbook recipes in Glad Tidings this fall.

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Missions

mariaking@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1355

A Community Ministy of Centenary United Methodist Church

Loaves & Fishes is one of Centenary’s longestrunning ministries to our community. Each Tuesday, the church opens its doors to those in need. Hundreds of people call each month, and Loaves & Fishes assists around 150 people.

Most receive food, and about 40 are recipients of financial assistance.

Loaves & Fishes is staffed entirely by caring volunteers who listen to clients, and then work with them to best meet their individual needs. Bob Cash has served with Loaves and Fishes for ten years, and he believes that one of the biggest differences from other agencies is the absence of bureaucracy. “When we help, it’s more from grace,” he says.

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However, Cash stresses that resources aren’t being wasted: “Most of the clients who apply at Loaves and Fishes are people who have worked or want to work, but they have an unexpected illness or something that handicaps them. Most of them really are trying.”

Loaves and Fishes also has many safeguards to ensure that resources are used well—for example, no financial assistance is given directly to individuals; checks are written to vendors or service providers that clients owe.

Cash says that the work has the obvious rewards, including the association with other committed volunteers. Loaves & Fishes is always in need of support. Bring your canned food donations to the bins located around the church, or you can make a check payable to Centenary with “Loaves & Fishes” in the memo line (Loaves & Fishes is not included in normal pledges to the church). Help is also needed to sort donations and interview clients on Tuesday mornings.

For more information on how to get involved, contact Rev. Maria King (397-1355)/mariaking@centenary-ws. org).

Facts about Loaves & Fishes •Loaves & Fishes is open 10 am to noon, but only to those who have made an appointment.

•People in need are welcome to come and receive a bag of food.

•Each person can receive financial assistance only once every six months; checks are paid to vendors rather than individuals, and some people we help will repay their financial assistance.

•Each Thanksgiving and Christmas we hand out food baskets the Tuesday before the holiday.

Food of the Month September: canned spaghetti and boxed noodles October: canned meats Please place your donations in the bin located in the Reception Nartex at 4½ Street.

Missions

Haiti

From April 21-29, a mission team from Centenary served with Haiti Outreach Ministries in Blanchard, Haiti. The team painted a local church, installed tin roofs on the houses of church members, helped poor concrete columns for another church, and visited with people at a school, orphanage, and Port-au-Prince neighborhood.

One member of this team was Richard Cassidy, who joined the trip after what he described as a “God-thought.” He was considering the trip after seeing a bulletin announcement, but he was spurred to go after his Sunday School facilitator spontaneously encouraged him to.

While in Haiti, Cassidy found the words of Rev. Maria King very helpful: “We are not here primarily to do anything. We are here to love people as God brings them to us.” With this mindset, he focused on experiencing life with the people—helping as he could, but also learning about life in Haiti with a spirit of humility.

Richard Cassidy pictured as he shares the love of God with a little girl

After immersing himself in the lives of the people, Cassidy came away with an appreciation for the gratitude and determination of most Haitians. “There are people who don’t have anything,” said Cassidy.

“Maybe they have a mango tree, and that’s all they have. But they get up, pick their mangoes, and walk down the street to sell those mangos.

God has given them mangos, so they are going to sell mangos to try to provide for their family. I was inspired that they looked at what they have rather than what they don’t have. I think that maybe I and our culture have lost some of that ingenuity.”

A team from Centenary will return to Haiti on November 10-17; please be in prayer for them as they share God’s love with those they meet.

If you are interested in traveling to Haiti in March 2013, contact Rev. Maria King (397-1355)/mariaking@centenary-ws.org). Scholarships are available.

The 2012 Haiti Mission Team

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Senior Adult Ministry

cford@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1353

A Wonderful Year WONDERFUL

R. Craig Ford

Our Senior Adults are enjoying a wonderful year. The monthly luncheons and

programs have been informative and inspirational; the trips have been most enjoyable, and the fellowship has been great. All phases of the Senior Adult Program have been rewarding. We have heard Ms. Kat Parks, recipient of the Joshua Hudson Scholarship; Dr. Bob Ralls, father of our senior pastor, Dr. Mark Ralls; Clyde Fitzgerald, Chairperson of the Second Harvest Food Bank; Linda Davis, the new president of The Children’s Home; Lynn Ross, Director of Public Relations for Arbor Acres; and two fine blue grass instrumentalists.

Our travel committee has organized some wonderful trips. Information about future trips will be coming soon. An autumn trip will be planned.

“Forty-five people participated in a Senior Adult Council sponsored day trip to two museums in Raleigh, January 11, 2012. In the morning, we visited the North Carolina Museum of History to see ‘The Story of North Carolina,’ and also, ‘Thomas Day: Master Cabinet Maker.’ In the afternoon, we visited the North Carolina Museum of Art to see the ‘Rembrandt in America ‘exhibit. This trip was meaningful because of our ability to reflect on the history of art and North

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Carolina history.”—Barbara Smith In May, our trip to Annapolis and Baltimore provided travelers the opportunity to tour one of our country’s outstanding military academies, The United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, as well as historic Annapolis houses. The journey concluded with a visit to Ft. Mc Henry where, after watching a naval battle all night, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write “The Star Spangled Banner,” our national anthem.

About the Naval Academy, Gene Wilson, a retired U. S. Navy Captain stated, “As we visited the Naval Academy, I thought about the midshipmen training and taking examinations. When they graduate from the Academy and begin their career, they are well-prepared to meet the challenges they will face.”

Writing about our visit to Ft. McHenry, Jerry Warren writes, “This trip reminded us of the War of 1812 and the significance it played in our fight for freedom. Anyone viewing this scene must be inspired.”

The trips to the theatre in Abingdon, Virginia to see a play, and our outing to the Dash baseball game proved to be enjoyable and relaxing.

In general, our travel experiences provide many opportunities for initiating and building meaningful and lasting relationships.

In September, we will have the opportunity to have Thad Lewallen speak to the Senior Adults.

Thad has been in charge of the renovations of the auditorium, and will be able to describe advantages of the auditorium renovations.

He will also show pictures and describe progress of the work on the Sanctuary. This will be a very timely program.

In October, we will hear a beautiful musical program presented by the Shepherd Singers from Arbor Acres and the men of our Chancel Choir. I heard this program, which features, as we say: “the old hymns,” given at Arbor Acres. The musical program will be directed by June Stegall. It is one that you do not want to miss.

Finally, three of our Senior Adults have reached or surpassed the century mark this year. Rita Mundy leads the way at 106 years of age; Doris Sale celebrated her hundredth birthday in March; and Mary Emler will celebrate this milestone in October. Each of these persons is very special. As you know, a small gift bag, prepared by Gene and Joan Lewis of our Senior Council, is given to all of our homebound. It is a joy to relate to these persons in this very precious time of life.

The celebration of Doris Sale’s birthday was a wonderful and amusing time. Just prior to March 2, the day of her birthday, Doris had been given some medication which had the side effect of causing her to sleep. Several of the family members had gone to her room to awaken Doris, but to no avail.

When I arrived for her celebration, I was asked to go to her room to talk to her, in hopes that she would awaken. I tried, but had no success in awakening her. The decision was made to roll Doris, in her bed, to the activity room where friends, family, children and grandchildren had gathered. When Doris was rolled into the activity room, all the children called out in loud voices, “Grandma, wake up!”

Wake up, she did. Doris woke up and enjoyed a celebration of her hundredth birthday.

Note: These images are from the Senior Adult Luncheon held at Arbor Acres, May 17, 2012.

As I watched the celebration, I thought about what we had just witnessed: how Grandma heard the family, and especially the children.

Perhaps, we should do the same.

Years ago, when we lived in Ruskin and in Orlando, we visited Disney World as often as possible. On every trip to Disney World, we would enjoy the show, “The Small World.” Our family of four would ride in a small boat through a wonderland of scenes depicting children from all over the world to the accompaniment of “It’s a Small World After All, It’s a Small, Small World.”

I believe that the children of this country, as well as children from all over the world want to say, “Wake up. Let’s all be friends and get along together.”

May God be Close to You, R. Craig Ford

Contact Information: Craig Ford: 397-1353 / cford@centenary-ws.org Handy Helpers: John Anthony • 765-3804 Reservations: Karen Rogers • 397-1343 Senior Adult Chair: Frank Rayburn • 201-6324 Church: 724-6311

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Memorials We remember our loved ones who have gone before us.

Centenary Fund

Radio Ministry

Senior Council

In memory of Warren Harding Kennedy

by Mrs. J. Robert Elster, John and Patricia Williard, Doris Hohman, Jim Bunn, Doug and Anne Gunnell, The Chapel Class, Tom and Megan Lawson, Tom Connelly, Dewey and Betty Ann Chapple and Hayden and Mary Kepley. In memory of William Donald Kirkpatrick by Ruby Bumgardner and sons, Wayne and Lisa Allgood, Davis Kirkpatrick, Randall and Velda Sparger, Nancy Woosley and The Chapel Class.

In memory of Theodore Randall Keith

by Bill and Betsy Joyner and Alexander and Meredith Stubbs. In memory of Sam Gorlick by Thorne Worley. In memory of Sam Booke by Jim and Margaret Haley, Mary Kepley and James and Mary Preston Yates. In memory of Betty Hennessee

by Dr. and Mrs. Richard R. Glenn. In memory of Betsy Ripple by Dr. and Mrs. Richard R. Glenn and Frank and Jane Niven. In memory of Mildred Shouse West

by UMW Circle 8 and The Chapel Class.

In memory of Monroe Marley by Morris and Beverly Marley. In memory of Frances Wall Pollock by Edgar H. Draughn, Jr. In memory of Ray Eller by Mary Kepley. In memory of Emmett H. (Sonny) Lacy, Jr. by Ray Blevins, Putter Caudle, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Spach, Dr. and Mrs. David Kelly, Glenn and Ruthlee Orr, Jeff and Edna Helms, Gordon Cox, John Andrew, Sr., Farrell Goodrich, Jim Bunn, James and Wanda Stevenson, John and Judy Mountjoy, Vernon and Frankie Winters, Henry and Elizabeth Booke, Bill and Kay Baldridge, Mrs. M. Stewart Robertson, Jr., Joseph and Alice Mahoney, Jim and Betty Brewer, Dean Henrichs, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Perry, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Vaughn, James and Mary Preston Yates, and Mrs. J. Robert Elster. In memory of Margaret Alice Gibson by The Chapel Class, Mary Ann Ratcliff and James and Betty Brewer. In memory of Bernice Jones

by Doug and Anne Gunnell.

In memory of Warren Harding Kennedy by Phyllis Slawter.

In memory of Margaret Alice Gibson by Robert and Ann King.

Sacred Music Fund In memory of Warren Harding Kennedy by Robert and Lynette Harrell, Joan Lois Jaffe, Mrs. Allan L. Rohrbaugh, Harvey and Lisa Ostroff and Ron and Anne Morgan. In memory of Emmett H. (Sonny) Lacy, Jr. by Robert and Ann King. In memory of Sara Fountain Lore by Ann Lore.

Sanctuary Fund In memory of Warren Kennedy, Kay Booze and Emmett H. (Sonny) Lacy, Jr. by Tom and Nancy Cannon.

Respite Care In memory of Betsy Ripple by Frank and Jane Niven. In memory of Bernice Jones

by Frank and Jane Niven.

Epermanis Memorial Scholarship Fund

We extend sympathy to... ...Nathan L. Atkinson in the death of his mother, Martha Mackey. ...Susan York Hinkle in the death of her mother, Anne Sparrow Little. ...Wesley Meredith Suttle in the death of her father William Michael Yett.

In memory of Betty Epermanis by Rev. and Mrs. C. Alford Cole, Jr., Frank and Jane Niven and Alma Thompson.

Missionary Friendship Fund In memory of Theodore Randall Keith

by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chatham. In memory of Warren Harding Kennedy by Mr. and Mrs. Phil Kinken.

2012 Summer Offering In memory of Margaret Alice Gibson by Bill and Kay Baldridge. In memory of Theodore Randall Keith by Bill and Kay Baldridge.

Archives Fund In memory of Kay Elizabeth Winslow Booze by Laura Young, Randall and Velda Sparger, Davis Thompson, Donnie and Wenda Kirkman, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kinken, Jr., Mary Alice Love, Elizabeth C. Horton, Doris and Emmett Wier, David and Elizabeth Wilkins, Jack White and Mary Hamilton, Clinton and Catherine Winslow, Beth and Steve Sanders, Lyn Winslow, L.B. and Mary Cobb, Velna Pollock, Eddie and Judy Albert, Garland and LaClaire Anderson, Phil and Susan Harris and Ann R. Smith.

In Memoriam Margaret Alice Williamson Gibson July 23, 2012 William Daniel “Bill” Acton July 23, 2012 Kay Elizabeth Winslow Booze August 2, 2012 Emmett Howell “Sonny” Lacy, Jr. August 6, 2012 Lucille W. Perry August 7, 2012 Jean Walters Walker August 13, 2012 The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.

Honoraria ...Surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses....

We honor our cherished loved ones and friends.

Centenary Fund In honor of Briggs Maselli by Tom and Anne Pierce. In honor of Tracy Mohr by Tom and Anne Pierce.

Respite Care In honor of Jan Sawyer by Frank and Jane Niven.

Love Thy Neighbor In honor of Phil and Louise Kinken by Jerry and Shirley Maney.

Sacred Music Fund In honor of Jerry and Nancy Warren, Robert and Lynette Harrell and The Chapel Class, by the Warren Kennedy family.

We celebrate the baptism of... ... (Steven) James O’Neill son of Dr. and Mrs. James O’Neill (James & Spence) brother of Frank.

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... (Parker) Reed Schrock son of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin Schrock (Benjamin and Erica).

On the Cover “The Organ Chamber” was a surprise find. As the Sanctuary was being prepared for renovations, I was called suddenly to bring my camera and take a look at the organ chamber. Keep in mind, I had never had such opportunity. I jumped at the chance. As I walked in, I never dreamed of the immensity of the space. Also remember, the congregation cannot see any of the organ pipes from the Sanctuary.

There it was, the inner workings of this glorious instrument. Image this, three grown men walked through the chamber and were able to stand complete, without stooping. It was such an amazing experience. The cover art for September/ October is a mere sample of what is a feast for the eyes. I hope you will enjoy. Be sure to look for this and other works to be available in Glad Tidings, beginning in November. This work, the third in a series was created by Doug Peninger.

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Music and the Arts

rfrazier@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1339

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Dr. Robert Frazier Psalm 13 “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? Look on me and answer, O Lord my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death: my enemy will say, “I have overcome him,” and my foes will rejoice when I fall. But I trust in your unfailing love: my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me.”

I often look to the Psalms of David for inspiration as well as devotion when I’m running low on spiritual fuel. My faith journey has been filled with many blessings and challenges; Psalm 13 has served as a beautiful “stream in the desert” as I have attempted to sort out the events of my life and discern God’s master plan for my vocation as a devoted and faithful servant working in the church.

As long as I can remember, going to church, studying God’s word, offering prayers at bed and meal times were just facts of life. As a young person, I can’t remember a time when church wasn’t a primary focus for me and my family. It was always church worship on Sunday morning and evening, Sunday school, Vacation Bible School in the summers, Wednesday night fellowship meetings, youth group, handbell and youth choir as well as church camp in the summers. I truly enjoyed all of these activities and never questioned the authenticity of my faith journey or connections with my family’s particular “brand” of Christianity. I even recognized at an early age that God had given me musical gifts that I needed to be a good steward of --BUT, I never thought in a million years that God would call ME into ministry! I wanted to be a professional concert pianist and become the next Van Cliburn.

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Throughout my college years I began to “see the light” and knew that I probably would not--in fact--become the next Van Cliburn of the piano world or Virgil Fox of the organ world. During this period of my life, as I wrestled with the direction my life should take in the area of music, with four years of musical training under my belt, it was time to make a decision. In the midst of ALL this career turmoil, I had remained faithful to God serving many churches on a part-time basis, knowing that, with whatever decision I would make about my career as a professional musician, church music was definitely a way to continually express my gratitude and thanksgiving to God for my talents. BUT, I never thought in a million years that God would call me into full-time music ministry. I was going to graduate school and wanted to become a college professor—after all that’s what a Doctorate is for!

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One beautiful Easter Sunday, 21 years ago, when my family and I were in graduate school at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, the pastor of the church I was serving in Indianapolis (East 91st Street Christian Church) had very graciously invited us to his home for “Easter Dinner”--knowing that we had no other invitations and our families were seven hours south! Little did I know that this beautiful expression of Christian hospitality would become a thought-provoking as well as life-changing event for me.

As pastor Blowers (Russell Blowers, retired senior pastor of E. 91st Street Christian Church) and I rode to his home in my car, following three exhausting services of worship that day, I began telling him the story of my parents and their call to full-time music ministry at a church in Florida--and how their lives had been cut short because of an automobile accident on Nov. 23, 1969. I also told him how I had been spared-managing to escape ALL physical injuries as a result of the crash. As tragic as all this was he continued to listen very intently. I explained to him that my maternal grand parents (Charles and Pauline Frazier) had taken very good care of me through the years, physically and spiritually, and had equipped me with a solid Christian faith to rely upon in times of sorrow and grief; because of these wonderful foundations I had never been angry at God for my misfortunes--BUT I always wondered: Why had my parent’s Christian service in this life been cut so short?

After about 10 minutes of very good discussion about the mysteries of our existence here on earth talking about…

• How God is always working even in the midst of tragedies such as mine…

• How we must continue to thank God for every day that we have on this earth to better the kingdom… …I, for some strange reason that day, still felt a bit “hollow” inside following our discussion. These were things that I had heard before. The answer to my question still perplexed me.

I remember feeling sad and disheartened as we continued on our short journey to pastor Blowers’ home, but as we turned into the driveway he made a statement that I will never forget: “Your life circumstances, I know, have been painful for you --and I know that you will always ponder God’s role in your parent’s death, but one thing I know for sure--YOUR LIFE WAS SPARED FOR A REASON --God’s got great plans in store for YOU!” My feelings of sadness were lifted and a renewed sense of hope and joy filled my heart that Easter Sunday.

I take great comfort in the knowledge that I am a child of God, able to do God’s work using my gifts and talents as a full-time musician also carrying out the musical legacy of my parents. What a blessing it is to wake each day with gratitude for the musical vineyard that God has given me to tend…and through my parent’s death I continually celebrate the resurrection power of Jesus Christ and miracle of life.

dt he Art s Soli Deo Gloria

Note: Dr. Robert Frazier came to Centenary in June of 2012, from Charlotte.

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Children’s Ministry

kmay@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1331

Do you remember what Sunday School was like for you? Maybe you remember a particular teacher who made the Bible come alive for you or showed you Jesus’ love in a tangible way. At Centenary we have a whole team of teachers who aim to make Sunday School memorable for our children. One member of our team has many years of teaching under her belt and keeps teaching year after year because she sees it both as a calling and a joy. Her name is Carole Telly and she teaches our fifth grade Sunday School class. Here, she shares in her own words about this past year’s fifth grade graduation service.

The 23rd Psalm is one of the most meaningful scriptures we can ever possibly memorize. We never know when we will need the comfort of its verbal strength. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want…” This year, we had a group of Sunday School fifth graders who wanted to reassure themselves of this same strength, as told by God, through David the Psalmist.

In recognizing their discipline and through the encouragement of their parents and siblings to memorize the 23rd Psalm, these young disciples received from their church and their fifth grade teacher the meaningful picture of “Christ Knocking at Heart’s Door.” The artist deliberately left something out of this picture. The next time you see this picture of Christ, ask yourself what it is, and why it was left out.

This year, we had eighteen students out of twenty-four memorize this scripture in the fifth grade class. As Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me,” and they did. This was a challenge for many of these children, but with sheer determination the mission was accomplished. The children have been encouraged to say this psalm after their evening prayers and to conclude with this thought, “Father, I hope I made you proud of me today; I hope I made you smile.” This is something we can all add to our nightly prayers to put ourselves in check with our daily activities and choices.

At their graduating Sunday School service, June 3, 2012, the fifth graders shared readings about the twelve disciples, and heard the Christian testimonies of two former fifth grade students, Mackenzie Goodman and Grant Morgan. Then the class sang, “Behold, Behold, I Stand at the door and Knock, knock, knock,” and read a love letter from their best friend, Jesus Christ.

Reverend Kate May, our new Children’s Minister, led fifty-nine students and families in communion as we broke bread together to remember the sacrifice our Lord made for each of his disciples. And the Lord says, “Here I am; I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him and he with me.” –Revelation 3:20 Perhaps God is knocking at the door to your heart and asking you to make a difference in the lives of the children at Centenary. Whatever gifts God has given you, we can find a place for you to use them within children’s ministry. Talk with Kate May to learn how you can be a part of our Children’s Ministry team.

Calendar

Events & Announcements To register for an event, unless otherwise noted, please contact Karen Rogers (397-1343) or krogers@centenary-ws.org.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

“Christ Caring for People through People”

That’s the motto of Stephen Ministry. The Stephen Minister’s role is to bring God’s love into the lives of people who are going through a difficult time or experiencing a crisis. What do Stephen ministers do? They listen to you, care for you, support and encourage you, and pray with and for you.

In the midst of this confidential, one-toone, caring relationship, God’s healing love comes pouring through. If you or someone you know is facing a crisis (large or small) and could benefit from the caring presence of a Stephen Minister, contact Dr. Bob Nations (397-1357)/ bnations@centenary-ws.org.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Summer Children’s Worship and Nursery Care

Garden on the campus of the Children’s Home.

Fall Small Groups Start

Bible Sunday: Both kindergarteners and third graders will be receiving Bibles on Sunday, September 9. If you know a Centenary family with a rising kindergartener or third grader who has not talked to Kate or Andrew, please have them contact us ASAP so that we can make sure that no one is left out!

District Retreat for 4th and 5th Graders: Our 4th and 5th graders have an awesome opportunity to attend a retreat designed especially for them at Camp Merriwood.

This retreat will bring together students from churches in our area to play games, have Bible Study, be challenged on a ropes course and so much more! More details will be coming soon, but go ahead and block off Friday, September 28-Saturday, September 29 on your calendar because you don’t want to miss this!

Each Sunday through August 19 during the 11 am worship service, four year olds through first graders are invited to join Children’s Worship with Rev. Kate May in Room 107. Kids will be invited to leave for Children’s Worship after beginning as a part of the larger worship service with their families. Parents are asked to pick up their children in Room 107 once worship concludes.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Nursery care for infants through four year olds is offered during every Sunday morning worship service. Nursery classrooms, staffed by professional childcare workers, are located on the second floor of the children’s building.

October 14

Upcoming Children’s Events Front Porch Days: This year Centenary will be offering monthly opportunities for our entire church family to be in service together!

Projects have been chosen very intentionally so that they are appropriate for children, youth and adults! Our first Front Porch Day will be Sunday, September 16, from 2-4 pm.

We will meet and work in the Food Bank

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ADULT EDUCATION

September 6 6:30 Quarterly Youth Leadership Team meeting in the 4th floor kitchenette

September 16 Love Thy Neighbor (LTN) and Medical Clinic (on the Lawn) LTN and Dental Clinic

October 21 Annual Youth Trip to SCAROWINDS

Have you registered yet? The Fall Small Groups start just after Labor Day. The studies are filling up, so pick up a booklet from the information centers in the Reception Narthex or log onto www.centenaryonline. com/smallgroups. We are offering a wider variety of options this year from book studies and spiritual discovery to Bible study.

For more information contact Rev. Jonathan Brake (397-1334) or Judy Jones (397-1338).

Rev. Jonathan Brake is facilitating two small groups this fall: The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People is a 16-week reading of scripture in chronological order to connect the themes of God’s story to our story. This group will meet on Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:30 am.

The Gospel According to the Hunger Games is a 6-week group on Sunday evenings 5:00-7:00 pm where we will discover how the themes of Scripture find their way into popular culture, as well as how the themes of this trilogy intersect with biblical teachings for our day.

Special Game Night Dinner for 8+ We are offering a special kind of social group this fall to the first 14 adults who sign up. If you like to play card games and board games, then bring a dish to share or a snack item for during the game. Beverages will be provided. Game Nights will be September 8, October 13 and November 17 at 6:00 pm. Call Cindy Salley at 336-768-8001 to register for our Game Night Dinner for 8+.

SENIOR ADULTS September 20 • Auditorium • Noon Thad Lewallen will speak at the Senior Adult Luncheon. This will take place in the newly renovated auditorium. Thad will give everyone an update on renovations that are taking place in the sanctuary. Please make reservations no later than September 17 Cost is $7.00 per person.

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Events & Announcements

October 18 • Auditorium • Noon

June Stegall and the Shepherd Singers from Arbor Acres will present a program for the Senior Adult Luncheon. They will be joined by the men from the choir. Make reservations no later than October 15.

MISSIONS

Hurricane Relief Team to NC Coast

Join us as we continue our work to rebuild homes for those who suffered from Hurricane Irene.

The rebuilding stage has begun and we are much needed! No special skills are required to join us as we work in two communities in Wilmington.

Teams from Centenary will be on site from September 16-23, with several transits back and forth for those looking for a shorter period of service (including a weekend bus from Friday – Sunday). If you are interested, please contact Rev. Maria King (397-1355)/ mariaking@centenary-ws.org.

bins, located in the Reception Narthex at 4½ Street.

Sculpting Class

Samaritan Ministries

Samaritan Ministries often has a hard time finding overnight volunteers for the Shelter in the summer. Please consider organizing a group of your friends, your Sunday school class, or coming with family members. The time commitment is from 6:15 pm to 7:30 am. The following evenings need six overnight volunteers: August 19-23, 26-29, 31

While we love groups, we also welcome individuals. Please contact Rev. Maria King (397-1355)/ mariaking@centenary-ws.org to schedule a volunteer time.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN September 10 • Auditorium • Noon

Meals-on-Wheels: Get ‘em While They’re Hot! Meals-on-Wheels volunteers deliver hot, nutritious meals (Monday through Friday) to homebound elderly adults in our community. Many rewarding experiences are reported by volunteers! The Centenary route is approximately 15 miles roundtrip and each route serves from 10-15 clients.

We provide client information and driving directions to client homes. You provide the transportation and the smile. Volunteers can commit to delivering as their schedule allows; once a month to once or more a week.

Delivery time is 10:30 am to approximately 12:15 pm. If you would like to volunteer or have questions, please contact Rev. Maria King (397-1355)/mariaking@centenary-ws. org.

Loaves and Fishes: Food of the Month The September food of the month is canned spaghetti and boxed noodles. The October food of the month is canned meats. Please bring your food donations to the Missions

MUSIC AND THE ARTS

The UMW General Meeting will take place in Memorial Auditorium on September 10 at noon. The speaker will be Dr. Bill Leonard, WFU Divinity School.

Dr. Leonard is the former Dean of Wake Forest University Divinity School. Please make your reservations by September 6 for lunch. There will be a board meeting at 10:30 am prior to the luncheon.

Saturday • October 27 • 9:30 am The Centenary United Methodist Women cordially invite you to attend the Annual Table Extravaganza in Memorial Auditorium.

Come view the beautifully decorated themed tables, bid on great silent auction items and enjoy a delicious brunch! The cost is $30.00 per person. All of the profits will go to the Elizabeth Holmes Fund which benefits local women, youth and children who are living in poverty.

Tuesdays • October 9 • 1:30 pm The next sculpture class will begin on October 9 and be held on six Tuesdays from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm in the sculpture studio at Arbor Acres. Interested artists should call Janice Lutz-VanHoy (Arbor Acres, 724-7921 ext. 1266) to register. The cost is $60.00 with materials furnished. The class is taught by Tom Ogburn.

October Lecture Series

Tuesdays • 7:00 pm • Auditorium The Music and Arts annual lecture series returns for four evenings in October. Be sure to mark your calendar for these dates: Oct. 2: Dr. Robert Frazier and Friends Oct. 9: Dr. Anthony Atala Oct. 23: Dr. Ed Wilson Oct. 30: Dr. Ed Wilson

GLAD TIDINGS Wonderful opportunities have been planned for the Fall Small Group offerings here at Centenary. Glad Tidings has all of your supplies to help you in your spiritual journey.

We have all of the Small Group books including Weavings along with beautiful journals and great study Bibles.

Shop Glad Tidings where gift giving is made easy.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Volunteers are needed to answer the phone, greet members and provide information to visitors as they enter our beautiful new Reception Narthex. Volunteers are needed 9:00 am until 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please call Karen Rogers at 397-1343 if you are interested in one of these opportunities.

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United Methodist Women

Table Extravaganza

Centenary’s United Methodist Women are putting the finishing touches on their annual Table Extravaganza to benefit local missions.

The Extravaganza includes a brunch, music, and a silent auction featuring items donated by church members and other local vendors.

All proceeds from the Table Extravaganza benefit The Elizabeth Holmes UMW Fund, which supports mission opportunities that will empower women and children out of poverty. The Elizabeth Holmes Fund was established in February of 2012 in honor of Elizabeth’s dedication to the purpose and passion of the United Methodist Women. The fund exists to support mission opportunities that will empower women and children out of poverty. As

president of the UMW from 2009-2011, Elizabeth led the UMW with enthusiasm and vigor to embody our purpose to have faith, hope and love in action. She helped us exceed our mission in boundless ways with many new and inspiring endeavors.

She established many events and projects, including our Table Extravaganza, which energized and heightened our passion to love and serve God. She spearheaded and brought to fruition our beautiful cookbook, Be Present at our Table, which continues to inspire our knowledge of the history of Centenary and foster the fellowship of table across our congregation and community.

Last year, the Extravaganza raised $11,000 to support two projects— providing a part time housekeeping job at Gray Cottage for a woman in need of employment, and offering numerous nights of hope and help for women and children at the Family Services Battered Women’s Shelter.

The 2012 Table Extravaganza is Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 9:30 am.

Tickets are $30; checks can be made payable to Centenary UMC with “Table Extravaganza” in the memo line. Seating is limited, so contact Karen Rogers (3971343)/krogers@cetenary-ws.org) soon if you are interested in attending. You can also register online at http://www. centenary-ws.org/UMW. If you have items to donate for the silent auction, please contact Leigh Myers (toadess12@aol.com) or Mary Dean (marybdean@bellsouth. net).

Helping Women and Children in Poverty Through all the beauty that will be displayed at our UMW Table Extravaganza we will have a greater purpose that will be revealed. Last year Elizabeth Holmes created this event to create more community and excitement around mission and purpose. She led us to gather around beautiful table arrangements and auction items and all the profits went toward missions. We worked hard to create a splendid day while having no idea what ministry would be gained from an event. 11,000 dollars later we were able to offer more hope and healing to others than we imagined.

The UMW council decided to create the Elizabeth Holmes Fund and use these funds from this event to support the Family Services Women’s Shelter and Gray Cottage with the funds last year.

With these funds we provided months of lodging at our WS domestic violence shelter and provided a part time job at Gray Cottage for a mother living in

poverty. This money brought hope and empowerment to the women who are our neighbors and sisters in faith. We had no idea of all the beauty that would occur from beyond the table just from one UMW event. We decided that from each year’s event we will designate all of our profits to go toward the Elizabeth Holmes UMW Fund and bring hope to all of our sisters and children in the midst of hopelessness.

as well. There are multiple ways you can join us to help women and children in poverty through this event. Please check our website at http://www.centenary-ws. org/UMW or contact Mary Dean 6594686/marybdean@bellsouth.net or Leigh Myers 768-5325/toadess12@aol.com.

So this year we are humble to gather again for another Table Extravaganza with more excitement about our mission. We know that in the midst of all the beauty we see at each table, it will not compare to the beauty we see in the faces of women and children who need hope, help and a home. We aspire to be hopeful women to hopeless sisters and children who struggle in our own city.

While we prepare for tables and auction items we hope you will join us at the table

UMW General Meeting Monday, September 10 · 12 noon Women are attracted to UMW for the many opportunities it provides. “We offer more than a dozen UMW circles that provide fellowship, nurture to members, and wonderful monthly programs covering a broad range of topics centered around local and global missions,” said Jane Poe, Centenary’s UMW president. Last year, almost 500 women were members of Centenary’s circles.

If you are interested in learning more about the mission of the United Methodist Women, join them for the September 10 General Meeting and Luncheon. Poe says that these general meetings are “a wonderful time where all the circles come together to enjoy a luncheon filled with learning and fellowship.” Dr. Bill Leonard, Professor of Church History and former Dean of the Wake Forest University Divinity School, will be the speaker.

The General Meeting and Luncheon will be held in Centenary’s auditorium on Monday, September 10, at noon. To register for the meeting, please call Mary Ceile Ogburn at 725-7573.

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Young Adults & Worship The week of July 22, Bishop Goodpaster announced the appointment of a new associate minister to Centenary beginning this fall. Reverend Sarah Howell will serve as our Associate Minister of Worship and Young Adults. She will begin her work with us in mid-September. Sarah graduated from Duke Divinity School in May of this year and she has already distinguished herself as a creative thinker about worship and a passionate leader of young adults.

Sarah Howell

Last summer, the Staff Parrish Relations Committee (SPRC) explored several different scenarios to replace the recently retired Don Carlton as Associate Minister of Evangelism. Sarah will direct attention to two other vitally important areas — new expressions of worship and young adult ministries. She will also provide support for our existing worship services while leading us in developing new services that are especially concerned with the spiritual needs of young adults. Being a young adult herself with unique training and experience in a variety of worship formats and styles, Sarah brings a welcomed expertise to work with us. In order to introduce Sarah to Centenary, we had a brief question and answer session.

What led you into ministry?

I grew up in the church as a well-behaved preacher’s kid, so from a young age I invited speculation that I would one day go into ministry. I did not accept my call until the end of my first year in college after taking my first religion courses and getting involved in a campus ministry that fostered conversation around vocational discernment. Since then, my understanding of my call has evolved and continues to develop as I learn and grow in life and faith.

What is your favorite verse of scripture and why?

I love the story in 1 Kings 19 where Elijah goes out to wait for God, who speaks to him not in a great wind, not in an earthquake, not in a fire--but in “a still small voice” or “a sound of sheer silence.” The idea that God can speak through silence is comforting to me.

What aspect of worship allows you to feel the presence of God? Music has always been central to my life as a whole and in worship. I experience God closest at hand when I sing with other people.

Being a young adult yourself, what are some of the challenges our church can address in ministering to this age?

Young adults want authentic community and are very aware when they are being pandered to or tokenized. The best thing the church can do to engage young adults is to listen to them and take a genuine interest in their passions.

For fun, what is your favorite food?

I love sweet potatoes and chocolate (not usually together, but I’ve seen it done!).

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Youth Ministry

tclark@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1337

What has the youth program at Centenary meant to me?

The Importance of Church

Since moving to Winston-Salem in 2005, Centenary and its youth programs have been one of the best and most constant foundations in my life. Centenary has given me opportunities to serve others as Jesus calls us to do and the opportunity to build my Christian faith. In addition, I have had the privilege of being led by an outstanding youth minister and team of lay leaders who have inspired me by example to explore my faith through study and mission work.

Like many middle and high school students, it was sometimes tough to get up on Sunday mornings but Tammy and the great youth Sunday school teachers, Megan Lawson, Beth Wilson, and Fred Jordan changed the way I looked at my Sunday mornings. Because of them I began to look forward to Sunday School and as I call it, “big Church”. As my involvement in Sunday school and Youth Group grew I began to learn about the many different ways the youth can get involved in our great church.

One way that the Centenary Youth program is so unique is that it

allows youth to lead the Love Thy Neighbor ministry. I first became involved in LTN as a 7th grade volunteer who served food from the buffet line. In the 9th grade I was added to the LTN Leadership committee. Over the last two years I have taken a very active role on the leadership team. By working with volunteers and our homeless neighbors, and by helping to organize events, I have had the opportunity to learn about management, leadership, and the rewards of service. LTN has also given me the ability to connect with a group of people that I would never have come into contact with. The opportunity to sit down and talk, eat, and play games with our neighbors has shown how similar we all are. Love Thy Neighbor has been one of my most cherished and fulfilling endeavors and I will miss sharing meals with our neighbors on Sunday afternoons this fall.

Centenary has also introduced a person who has made a lasting impact on my life. I hope that I am able to become half the person that Tammy Clark is.

Even when she was feeling sick or having a bad day she always had a smile on her face and a hug for her youth. Her energy and enthusiasm are a major reason why I decided to become so involved in CUMC. She guides the youth through mission trips, and takes them camping, skiing, and on adventures to Scarowinds to name a few. She is always able to find a strong spiritual correlation to any activity and teach us about Christ. Tammy is the person who truly sparked my interest in

Christ and she has helped me develop a relationship with Him. Through college and beyond, I hope to continue serving and worshiping as I grow as a follower.

I will forever cherish my relationship with Tammy and will always remember the endless love and support she has offered me. Her constant support over my toughest high school years even when I was a little lax in my Church and Sunday School will mean more to me than she will ever know.

The youth programs have shaped and deepened my faith in ways I never imagined. My faith has given me hope and strength through my toughest obstacles such as the death of a family member and stressful school days. One of my favorite bible verses that I have discussed with Tammy and the youth is Jeremiah 29:11. The verse states: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

The hope and strength that my faith, nourished at Centenary, has given me will guide me through the next stages of my life.

-Davis Westbrook

Poinsettias for Advent and Christmas This year you have a unique opportunity to purchase a poinsettia in honor or memory of your loved ones. The poinsettias can be purchased for $15 each and will be available for pick up after worship on December 30, 2012. Each plant must be paid for at the time the order is placed. Please place your order before November 15, 2012.

Order Form Name of person(s) ordering poinsettia: _____________________________________________________________________ In memory of: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ In honor of: _____________________________________________________________________ Total Number of Plants Ordered _________ Total $ _________ ($15 per plant) Method of Payment (must be attached to order from): Cash _________

Check _________

Credit Card Number ________________ Expiration _______________ Please submit your completed order form with payment to Karen Rogers (397-1343) in the Business Office.

Should you choose, you may also pay online at www.centenaryonline.com. When paying online, make sure you put memorial or honorarium under “other.�

DayBreak/Respite Care

jsawyer@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1345

September 13 • Church Parlor • Noon The Caregiver Family Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 10-11 am. The next meeting will be Thursday, September 13 at 10:00 in the Parlor of Centenary UMC. This group is open to all caregivers, particularly those who provide care for an older adult. For more information, call Jan Sawyer at 397-1345.

“Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is a six-week course for anyone who is caring for a loved one who is frail, seriously ill, or has a chronic health condition. You will learn how to reduce stress, increase your ability to make tough decisions, locate helpful resources, and better communicate your feelings. “This class is the best gift you can give yourself and your care receiver,” one participant said. For more information about the classes, see www.powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org, or call Linda Lewis at the Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, 748-0217.

Stock Delivery STOCK DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS Making a gift of securities to Centenary United Methodist Church (CUMC) is an excellent way to help the church. Such a gift offers tax savings to most donors. Electronic transfer is the most common method of delivering a gift of securities to CUMC. To deliver your gift of securities electronically, please follow these simple instructions.

(1)Instruct your broker that your DTC-eligible securities are to be transferred electronically to: Centenary United Methodist Church Federal Tax ID # 560552783 (2)Also, provide your broker with the list of brokerage firms listed below that CUMC has accounts with:

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(3)Provide CUMC or instruct your broker to provide CUMC with: 1. a description (name of stock) and the amount of your securities to be transferred 2. the name of brokerage firm 3. the name of the fund to be credited or the purpose of the gift

Charles Schwab Account # 2184 0742 DTC # 0164

If you have any questions regarding this, please feel free to contact:

Scottrade Account # 20746083 DTC # 0705 Phone #: (336) 794 0044

Kristy Eaton

Stephens, Inc. Account # 160980382 DTC # 0419 Phone # (336) 251-0423

Phone: (336) 397-1341 Fax: (336) 723-5840 E-mail: keaton@centenary-ws.org

Angel Tree Christmas will be here before you know you it, and that means that Centenary’s Angel Tree Project will soon begin! Each year, Centenary receives requests from children and adults who need extra help at Christmas; often these requests come from United Methodist mission sites. The church places individuals on the Angel Trees anonymously, and church members purchase, wrap, and return the requested gifts. Volunteers from the church return the gifts to the mission sites that requested them, and they are then distributed to individuals.

Centenary’s members are crucial to this project’s success, so please start thinking about how you would like to be involved. You can find the Angel Trees in the second floor gallery (down the hall from Glad Tidings) after Thanksgiving. Please be in prayer now for this ministry, the volunteers and staff members who are preparing for it, and our neighbors who will be served by the project this Christmas.

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