2014 July/August WINDOWS

Departments

Grateful Remembrance

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New Executive Director

Stephen Ministry

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Gospel Concert

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UMW Fall Celebration

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Creation Care

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Leave Some : Take Some

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Worship in the Park

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Food for Thought

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Pentecost Festival Memories

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John Wesley Society

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Street School/New Members

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Honoraria

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Memorials

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Children’s Ministry

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Vacation Bible School

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Events & Announcements

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Youth Ministry

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EDITOR

From the Editor Summer is here!

As you might have guessed by now, Centenary rarely slows down and this summer is no exception. From special worship opportunities to mission trips and Vacation Bible School, there is something for the entire family.

I invite you to read through our summer issue and take note of all the opportunities that await you. Summer is a great time to invite a friend to participate. For those of you who are song birds, be sure to read the announcement about how to join the choir on page 21.

If you ever want to experience a week of complete adventure and joy, then come to Vacation Bible School. Rev. Kate May and the team of volunteers will be there to welcome you as they celebrate Weird Animals.

While you are away on vacation, please know that you can stay connected with Centenary on The City. If you have not signed up yet, it’s simple. Call the communications office and we will take you right through the process.

Have a great summer!

Doug Peninger

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Welcome

mwexler@centenary-ws. org 336-397-1346

Centenary Welcomes a New

Executive Director

By Doug Peninger

I can be serious when necessary but I love to laugh and have a lot of fun in my down time.

Pet lover?

LOVE dogs! All kinds, but my preference is for a big dog. I had a lab until recently and now I have a Siberian Husky. Do not like cats (sorry to the cat people).

sophomore at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. My daughter Rachel works in the YMCA corporate offices in Charlotte and she and her husband are expecting my first grandchild this Fall! My son Harris just graduated from medical school and he and his wife have recently moved to Greenville, SC, as he begins his surgical residency.

Who is your hero? Why?

Favorite scripture and why?

Mary Ann Wexler

Centenary is pleased to welcome Mary Ann Wexler as our new Executive Director. She comes to us from Florida, though she considers North Carolina her home. As a way to get to know her, just a little, Mary Ann sat down with me to do a little Q&A. I invite you to welcome her to the Centenary family as we extend to her our intentional hospitality.

What is the last book you read and what was your takeaway?

I just finished the book ‘Boundaries: When to Say Yes, When to Say No’.

Sometimes you have to be reminded that it’s ok to say no. You can’t do everything!

If you could be any sports car/luxury car in the world, what would it be?

Why? What color?

Well, I have a little red BMW convertible which I think pretty much describes me.

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This may be a cliché but Phillipians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me…” I’ve had some big changes in my life and have taken some giant leaps of faith. Without that scripture reminder, I probably wouldn’t have taken on some of those challenges.

My hero is my grandfather Keith Harris. He has passed away but he was an inspiration to me. He was a committed family man, deeply religious, a prominent businessman and dedicated to his community. He was always there to listen to my endless questions and offer advice.

Favorite time of the year?

Favorite color? Why?

Autumn. I love the change in the weather, the pumpkins and the fall leaves.

Blue. I’m not sure exactly why but I find it relaxing.

Where was the last place you visited for a vacation? What made it special?

I lived at the beach for the last year in South Florida, so I felt like I was on vacation a lot! During that time, I visited Key West which was a lot of fun and great for people watching.

If you have a bucket list of things to do in life…what are the top two and why?

Learn a language and travel to a country that speaks that language. I took French in school and have Rosetta Stone at home but haven’t found the time to fully get into it. I think it would be wonderful to travel to a French speaking country and be able to speak the native language.

Tell us about your family.

I am married to Tim Danchess who recently retired from the Charlotte Police Department after 30 years of service.

After he gets enough fishing time in, he will probably be looking for another job so he is not underfoot for the next 30 years! I have three perfect children (well maybe not perfect but close…)

My youngest daughter Madison is a

Mary Ann Wexler photo courtesy Rick Gibbons

Stephen Ministry

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

When someone is in need of care

Stephen Ministry What kind of Man would receive the care of a Stephen Minister?

What kind of Woman would receive the care of a Stephen Minister?

A man like Adam who was cut off from all that gave meaning to life and needed someone to remind him of God's promise.

A woman like Sarah who faced a major change in life at an advanced age and needed someone to listen to both her joy and apprehension.

A man like Noah who witnessed the destruction of everything around him and needed someone to wait with him for a new day.

A woman like Hagar who was abandoned along with her child and needed someone to offer her hope and remind her of God’s presence.

A man like Abraham who had to leave everything he knew and loved behind him and needed someone to journey with him to a new life.

A woman like Hannah who struggled with her inability to bear a child and needed someone with whom to share her sadness and pain.

A woman like Naomi who had lost her loved ones and needed someone to hear her sorrow and pain.

A man like Moses who faced great opposition and needed a companion to support him and speak on his behalf.

A woman like Ruth who left everything that was familiar to her and needed someone to journey with her in her new life.

A man like David who grieved the death of a wayward child and needed a shepherd's care.

A man like Elijah who thought he was all alone and needed a still small voice to encourage him.

A woman like Esther who was faced with a major decision and needed someone who could listen to her concerns and offer encouragement.

A man like Job who lost everything and needed someone to silently endure his pain with him.

A man like Peter who found himself in over his head and needed the strong hand of a faithful friend.

For more information or to A man like Paul who knew the unending distress of a thorn in the flesh and needed someone to rejoice when he rejoiced and to weep when he wept.

A man like JESUS who knew intense disappointment, sorrow, grief, rejection, and loneliness and needed an angel of God to minister to him.

A man like you.

A woman like Mary of Nazareth who lived with both the joys and struggles of having an exceptional child and needed someone to help her sort out the ponderings of her heart.

request a Stephen Minister, contact Centenary today.

Call:

Dr. Mark Ralls Rev. Craig Ford Deena Morgan

397-1362 397-1353 764-4239

Write:

Centenary UMC Stephen Ministry PO Box 658 Winston-Salem, NC 27102

Visit:

646 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Web:

www.centenary-ws.org

A woman like Martha who was burdened by the demands of daily life and needed someone to help her regain sight of what was most important.

A woman like Mary Magdalene who received healing from inner turmoil and needed someone to walk with her as she built a new life.

A woman like you.

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Free and open to the public: Featuring the Craft Brothers and the Praise Team from St. Paul’s UMC in Kernersville.

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September 7 | 3:00 pm Centenary United Methodist Church 646 W. Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 | 336-724-6311

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Creation Care

jbrake@centenary-ws. org 336-397-1334

The Creation Care team will be sharing different scriptures and thoughts in the coming issues. To begin, they present the United Methodist positon on the natural world.

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ll creation is the Lord’s, and we are responsible for the ways in which we use and abuse it. Water, air, soil, minerals, energy resources, plants, animal life and space are to be valued and conserved because they are God’s creation and not solely because they are useful to human beings. God has granted us stewardship of creation. We should meet these stewardship duties through acts of loving care and respect. Economic, political, social and technological developments have increased our human numbers and lengthened and enriched our lives. However, these developments have led to regional defoliation, dramatic extinction of species, massive human suffering, overpopulation and misuse and overconsumption of natural and nonrenewable resources, particularly by industrialized societies. This continued course of action jeopardizes the natural heritage that God has entrusted to all generations. Therefore, let us recognize the responsibility of the church and its members to place a high priority on changes in economic, political, social and technological lifestyles to support a more ecologically equitable and sustainable world leading to a higher quality of life for all of God’s creation.

The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church (¶ 160) For more about the Centenary Creation Care Ministry, go to www.CentenaryOnline.com/CreationCare

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants too.

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Food for Thought

Fall Series Begins September 3

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ev. Jonathan Brake will deliver a series this fall helping us to identify the “11 indispensable relationships you can’t be without” from the Leonard Sweet book by this name. Christians were never meant to push through life alone, but to have friends for the spiritual journey of life.

Without these people in your life, you’ll miss out on the person you could have been, and without you in their lives, they’ll miss out as well. Drawing from scripture, we will learn who is your Jethro, Barnabas, Timothy, Nathan, Rhoda, Zacchaeus and more.

Find Food for Thought at Centenary on The City and also at www.CentenaryOnline.com/Lunch

Indispensable Relationships Wednesdays at Noon Lunch & Lesson for only $7

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Pentecost Festival The inaugural Pentecost Festival was held June 8. As we celebrated the birthday of the church, we shared in combined worship, lunch on the lawn and the Festival Park at 4th Street. We hope these images will remind you of the wonderful celebration. Be sure to mark your calendars for May 24, 2015 when we will celebrate again.

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John Wesley Society

tlewallen@centenary-ws.org 336-397-1352

JWS Spring Luncheon

By Thad Lewallen

Jason Thiel, President of Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership, Legacy/ Planned Gifts insure that your support of Centenary

spoke to the members of Centenary’s John Wesley Society at a luncheon Tuesday, May 13. The recognition luncheon was held at the beautiful and delicious Spring House Restaurant on the sun porch. Jason informed the group about current and future plans and issues affecting our downtown. He shared the new Downtown Plan publication that details what the future entails for downtown Winston Salem. He also shared some of the issues we will face in the future when Business 40 is closed for repairs.

If Centenary is already included in your estate plan or if you would like to discuss this in more detail please contact Thad Lewallen, Director of Stewardship & Planned Giving(397-1352)/tlewallen@centenary-ws.org.

LIFE abundant

The John Wesley Society is Centenary’s Planned / Legacy Giving Society that recognizes church members who have remembered the church with a planned/legacy gift. These can include a bequest in your will, a beneficiary designation in a life insurance policy or retirement plan such as an IRA. There are also more complex ways to leave a legacy gift to Centenary, many of which can be estate tax beneficial.

lives on forever and supports many generations in the future.

Past Legacy gifts have allowed many of the programs and facilities that we enjoy today such as the renovated auditorium and sanctuary.

ART EXHIBIT June 26 - October 23 Based On John 10:10

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“I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly.”

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By Sylvia Shelton

n behalf of our staff and students at the Winston-Salem Street School, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for hosting our 2014 Graduation on June 10. The Winston-Salem Street School is dedicated to helping at-risk high school students overcome obstacles in their lives with the help of Jesus Christ.

Staff and volunteers do all they can to encourage students to do well in school, graduate and go on to become successful in life. As some of you know, we were planning to have the graduation in the auditorium.

After talking to our students and getting a head count of attendees, we realized that we needed to move our event to the Sanctuary. This required considerable effort for the staff and Glad Tidings volunteers; however, we needed the space! The Sanctuary was three quarters full - what a magnificent event and memory for our students and families, with our own Dr. Ralls as the speaker! A beautiful reception after the ceremony was hosted by volunteers from Glad Tidings. This year the members and staff at Centenary United Methodist Church truly made a difference to our school and in the lives of our students. As one of our students stated, “Centenary is a big church with a bigger heart.� We are grateful for the support that you have shown for our mission at the Winston-Salem Street School.

Welcome

New Members We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love.

Gregg and Ashley Nicks (Addison & Hunter), Morgan (Slate) Robinson

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Memorials Centenary Fund In memory of James Edwin Johnson, Jr. by Mrs. J. Robert Elster. In memory of Kitty Lee Thomas Wilson by Vicki Church. In memory of Dr. James M. Bates by Kitty Felts. In memory of Helen Copenhaver “Copey” Hanes by W. Andrew and Anne Copenhaver, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Hanes, II, Mary Powell and Dunlop White. In memory of Virginia Elizabeth Benbow Baldwin by Patti and Mike Moran. In memory of William Whitehead Avera by Ray Blevins. In memory of Fred Turner Robinette, Jr. by Robert and Anne Gordon.

In memory of Jarrell Francis Adkins by John and Judith Thompson. In memory of Mary Carter Fulton by Woman’s Club of Winston-Salem. In memory of Ruth Howard Mundy by Whitefield-Foundation Class, Centenary UMC, Kevin and Karen Feezor, Gaye Price, Connie Allen, Anne and Tom Pierce, Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate, Janette Griffin, DeeDee Fenwick, Tom and Nancy Cannon. In memory of Annie Lee Fitzgerald Sink by Barbara Lister-Sink. In memory of Philip Robbins Broyhill by Henry and Dyeann Jordan, Mary and Hayden Kepley. In memory of Louise Carson Highsmith by Alice Jones Brock, June D. Ward, Jo and Jerry Kennedy, Mrs. Daryl B. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. William Highsmith. In memory of Laura Beth Smith Spivey by DeeDee Fenwick, Jack and Ruth Robinson, Sue Green Temple. In memory of Wendel Hill Stockton by Henry and Dyeann Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Craver, Emily Lambeth, Kay and Bill Baldridge, Tom and Megan Lawson, Joanna Vaughn, H. Vernon Winters, L. Glenn Orr, Jr., Carol Cassidy, Louise Austell, David and Lynn Odom, Sally McLeod, Ray Blevins, Ken and Susan Sommerkamp, Janie and Jarman Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duckett, Katy and Mickey Boles, Anne and Tom Pierce, Bruce and Bernie Clapp, Dr. and Mrs. David Kelly, Jean G. Beam, Jane and Steve Poe, Dick and Peggy Ayscue, Charles M. Shelton, R. Edwin Shelton, Stuart and Priscilla French, Mary June Darden Ward, Norma Lockwood, Mary Allen and Jim Martin, Mrs. J. Robert Elster, Edward Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Whitaker, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Sam C. Ogburn, Sr., Elizabeth A. Ogburn, Mo Swinson and Michael Swinson, Bill and Allan Womble, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Rothrock, Tom and Nancy Cannon, Mr. and Mrs. John Brady, Mary and Hayden Kepley, Helen Barnhardt, William Hanes, Betty Ann and Dewey Chapple, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Koontz, Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Vaughn, Jr., Kathryn White, Jane and Sam Ogburn,

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Jr., Rick and Susan Goings, Andrea Little, Scott and Michelle Livengood, Sally Lacy, Morris and Beverly Marley, Marshall and Isabelle Ferrell, Kay Snavely, Sallie Tucker, Margaret and Jim Haley, Rebecca Johnson, Alma Thompson, Ann and Tom Connelly, Sara Spencer, Carolyn Enslen, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie White. In memory of Susan York Hinkle by Mr. and Mrs. John Brady, Mary Preston Yates, Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Duckett. In memory of Lois Loftis Barnes

by Edgar and Meg Roberts, Jr.

Loaves and Fishes In memory of Berkley Moore Stephens, Jr.

by Donald and Joan Lowder. In memory of Patricia Grimsley Chatham by Cathie and Bob Hartness, W. Andrew and Anne Coppenhaver, Jim Bunn. In memory of Ruth Howard Mundy by Jim and Helen Fridy. In memory of Laura Beth Smith Spivey by Jim and Helen Fridy. In memory of Wendel Hill Stockton by Jim and Helen Fridy. In memory of William Melton Dean

by Beverly and Morris Marley.

Sacred Music Fund In memory of Marguerite Taylor Wood

by James and Lynne Finney. In memory of Betty McCall Smith by Robert and Anne Gordon. In memory of Elizabeth Roe Glenn by Caroline and Nick Mitchell. In memory Ruth Myers Pleasants by Caroline and Nick Mitchell, Sharon and Ron Shealy.

In memory of Dr. James M. Bates by Ralph and Gayle Atkinson. In memory of Wendel Hill Stockton by Ileita and Bob Reed.

Senior Adult Ministry In memory of Mary Carter Fulton by Mar Ann Kirkpatrick. In memory of Laura Beth Smith Spivey by Don and Julia Golding, Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Matthews, Colin, Finn and Molly Matthews, Julia Doud, Joan Kale Spry and Alma S. Kale, Robert Howard, Michael and Sandee Lawless, Beth Jones, Bill and Sandra Gramley, Doug Mead, Gary and Claudia Fleming, Phil Hrichak and Terry Coomes, Winston-Salem Journal, Helen Barnhardt, Nancy Culp, Candace Reitan, Margaret Green, Pam Lockard. In memory of Louise Carson Highsmith by Bobby and Margie Nance. In memory of Louise Carson Highsmith by Garden Study Club of Winston-Salem.

Radio Ministry In memory of Louise Carson Highsmith by Clay/Chandler Class.

Respite Care In memory of Louise Carson Highsmith by Circle #1.

H.O.P.E. In memory of Berkley Moore Stephens, Jr.

by Donald and Joan Lowder. In memory of Wendel Hill Stockton by Missy and Buck Butler. In memory of Susan York Hinkle

by Missy and Buck Butler. In memory of Laura Beth Smith Spivey by Missy and Buck Butler.

Infant Nursery Department In memory of Wendel Hill Stockton by Evelyn and Bob Rickert and Rosalie H. Horton.

Love Thy Neighbor In memory of Ruth Howard Mundy by Frances Mundy.

Bess Richardson Fund In memory of Bess Richardson by Betty Richardson.

In Memoriam Jarrell Francis Adkins February 23, 2014 William Whitehead Avera, Jr. April 12, 2014 Ruth Howard Mundy May 5, 2014 Marjorie Louise Highsmith May 11, 2014 Laura Beth Smith Spivey May 15, 2014 Wendel Hill Stockton May 19, 2014 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 Centenary Fund

We celebrate the birth of...

In honor of Roy and BJ Foster’s 50th Wedding Anniversary by Frank and Becky Foster.

...We celebrate the birth of Chloe Faith Thomas born January 25, 2014 to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thomas (Don and Allison), brothers Stephen (14) and Charlie (9).

Glad Tidings

We celebrate the baptism of...

In honor of Judy Jones by Susan Sommerkamp and Kathy Sommerkamp.

Respite Care In honor of Mary Beth Kiefer’s Birthday by the Dave Moser Family. In honor of Helen Kennedy’s Birthday by Laura Young, Phoebe Satterwhite, Lynette Harrell, Nancy Warren, Wilma Rush, Mrs. Robert Strickland. In honor of Respite Care Staff and Volunteers by Caroline and Nick Mitchell. In honor of Jan Sawyer by Nell Cavenaugh. In honor of Lynette Harrell by Jean Herrmann, Wilma Rush.

...Thomas Allen Lycan son of Tom & Sarah Lycan, brother of Matthew Lycan (3).

...Mary Hannah Proctor daughter of Eric & Hannah Proctor. ...Kenneth David Woodson III (Tripp), son of Kenneth & Lauren (David and Ali). ...Chloe Faith Thomas, daughter of Don & Allison Thomas, and sister of Stephen (14) & Charlie (9).

H.O.P.E In honor of Morris Marley by Disciple IV, Priscilla Robinette, Mary and Michael Sperry, Ronnie Willard, Anna M. Barbee, Sally Burns.

Love Thy Neighbor In honor of Dr. W. Mark Ralls, Rev. Craig Ford, Tammy Clark, Dr. Eddie Pollock, Adair Sheppard, Natalie Reeder, Kate Watts, Candace Mulherin, Caroline Morgan, McKinley Pollock, and Garrison Pollock by Frances Mundy. In honor of Adam Ginn by Tom and Judy Ginn.

Ministers Discretionary Fund In honor of Dr. Ralls by the Ruth Pleasants Family.

Stephen Ministry In honor of Stephen Ministry by Caroline and Nick Mitchell.

Pickin’ and Eatin’ The cover image was captured at the Pentecost Festival on June 8. As the west lawn filled with folks, enjoying lunch and music, we celebrated the birthday of the Christian church.

It was a great day as the Centenary family joined together for the great celebration.

Doug Peninger

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Children’s Ministry

The B-I-B-L-E

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

By Rev. Kate May

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o you remember the first Bible you ever received? How many Bibles are in your house today? I, like many ministers, have several shelves of Bibles.

Some I have bought and some have been gifts. Some I have used extensively and some I have hardly ever opened. In the fall, after we give Bibles to our third graders, I meet with them for a few weeks to talk about their Bibles and to help them begin to get to know them. One week, I take with me several of my Bibles and talk with the students about why I have so many and what I like about each of them. One year one of the students asked me which one was my favorite. I’d never really thought about it that way and so after a minute of looking at all of these Bibles in front of me I picked up the Bible I received at a retreat when I was in high school. This Bible travelled with me through college, graduate school, four summers of working at Camp Tekoa and it shows that it has had a hard life. My roommate in college recovered it with packing tape because it was falling apart and it has a chocolate pudding stain from when a pudding cup exploded in my backpack at camp. It is covered in stickers and has things underlined, highlighted and

written all over it–not to mention a wide variety of things stuck in its pages. I told them how, when I was having a hard time, I found exactly the words I needed to hear in those pages. I told them how when I looked back through it and found those underlined words, the same sense of relief and comfort would wash over me as it did when I first discovered them. I love it because I used it. One day I want our kids at Centenary to have a Bible that they love because they used it.

Have you ever received a present that you wondered when you opened it if the gift giver really knew you at all? Maybe it was the wrong size or the wrong color or just totally not you? If you are anything like me then you took that gift and put it away in a box or a closet and probably forgot you even had it. With that in mind we at Centenary gift our kindergartners and third graders with Bibles chosen especially for them at the point they are in their educational and faith development.

Our kindergartners receive the Rhyme Bible. Kindergartners are beginning to learn to read and what better than rhymes to practice with as you learn to read. I tell people that if Dr. Seuss wrote a Bible storybook, this would be it. It is fun to read and has beautiful illustrations. It also gives us an opportunity, as a faith community, to celebrate a rite of passage in these kids lives, going to school.

devotions and music, as well as a reading plan. If the student wants to read through their whole Bible, questions are provided to think about with each reading. The Bible also connects with the curriculum the students use in Sunday school which gives us an opportunity each week to reinforce why it is important to read and use your Bible.

I am so grateful to the commitment of our congregation to live out their baptismal vows by gifting our children with Bibles that they can use at church and at home. This way these children can to continue to grow in their faith and in their relationship with God. One of the Bibles on my shelf is the one I got from my church when I was in third grade. It is not my favorite but it does have a special place on my shelf, in my life and in my journey towards ministry. I hope that you will plan to be in worship on Sunday, September 14 when we will be gifting our children with these great Bibles at all four of our worship services. Aftewards, find one of these students and ask them to show you their Bible.

Our third graders receive the HandsOn Bible. This Bible has a tremendous number of resources for students as they continue their journey of faith. There are experiential devotions throughout the Bible helping the students to make sense of what they read. There is also a website connected with the Bible with family

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

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Events & Announcements SPECIAL WORSHIP A Day of Grateful Remembrance July 6 • 8:45 am & 11:00 am Dr. W. Mark Ralls and Dr. Robert Frazier will lead our congregation through a journey of local and national history as we share in hymns, special readings, anthems, scripture and prayer. The 8:45 service will share in Holy Communion. The Simplify, Rejoice! and 11 am worship services will combine for one service at 11 am.

STEPHEN MINISTRY “Pull Yourself Together!”

You’ve heard it a million times. Others may have said it to you or you may have said it to yourself. But things just aren’t coming together. You’re still hurting. You still feel like things are falling apart. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers who will walk with you, listen to you, and provide confidential one-to-one care, as you search through the pieces and find what is truly in your heart. If you would like to find out more about Stephen Ministry for yourself or someone you know (possibly a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative) talk with Mark Ralls (397-1362), Craig Ford (3971353) or Deena Morgan (764-4239) to find out how you can receive help from a Stephen Minister. All calls are confidential.

TELEPHONE TREE If you have not had the opportunity to sign up for the ministry of the Telephone Tree, now is the time. This ministry sends out messages regarding special worship opportunities, funerals, weather related information and others. If you would like to be added to the list, please contact Doug Peninger, Director of Communications (397-1368)/dpeninger@centenary-ws.org.

ROOTS REVIVAL

“Little Bird.” We will have a young guest musician, Sylvia McGee, joining us to sing our focus songs. We meet at 7:30 pm in Memorial Auditorium. Learn more at www.rootsrevivalws.com.

Maner (397-1332)/ amaner@centenaryws.org.

July 9 • Memorial Auditorium • 7:30 pm

June 29-July 4: Troop 920 week at Camp Raven

Knob Boy Scout Camp July 19-27: Senior High Mission Trip to

Philadelphia, PA

On July 9, we welcome The Duhks to the Roots Revival Stage, the free community concert series component of our Wednesday night worship service. The evening will begin at 7:30 pm with an abbreviated worship service centered on one of their songs, then The Duhks will offer a onehour concert. Featuring members Jessee Havey, Scott Senior, Tania Elizabeth, Jordan McConnell, and founder Leonard Podolak, “Canada’s premier neo-tradsters romp from world-beat to blues, urban-pop to old-timey, with wild-eyed invention, haunting traditionalism, and spinerattling groove.” (Scott Alarik, The Boston Globe) GRAMMY nominees and JUNO award winners, seeing The Duhks live is nothing short of a spiritual experience.

A syncopated bluesy banjo number seamlessly follows a Brazilian samba; an old-time jaunt nestles comfortably next to a gospel performance by vocalist Jessee Havey - her soulful voice piercing like the heart tattoo on her chest. One of the most musically adventurous bands to come from the roots scene in the past decade, The Duhks’ return to the stage is definitely a cause for celebration. This event is free and open to the public, but you’ll need to reserve a spot. Learn more and get your free ticket at www.rootsrevivalws.com.

Upcoming Love Thy Neighbor Days: August 17 September 14 October 5 November 2 December 7 Fall Kickoff August 24 • 5-7 pm • West Lawn ADULT ED. / SPIRITUAL FORMATION Adult Sunday School at Centenary

We have classes of all shapes and sizes on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am and 10:00 am. Some are Bible Study focused, some learn from a book discussion format while others use DVD-based resources. Some classes are lecture format while others have a more missions-minded direction. To find out more about our Sunday school classes, go to www.centenaryonline.com/school or contact Rev. Jonathan Brake.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Chapel Class Room 216 • 10:00 am

Summer Sunday School

You are invited to join the Chapel Class for their summer guest speaker series.

Summer Sunday School began Sunday, June 15. If you are available to teach any Sunday this summer, please contact Ashley Maner (397-1332)/amaner@centenary-ws. org.

July 2 • Memorial Auditorium • 7:30 pm

Summer Registrations

Roots Revival is a midweek worship service grounded in Americana/roots-based music featuring Martha Bassett and friends. Each service is centered around one or two focus songs and an accompanying Scripture passage and theme. This weekMark Ralls will preach on Psalm 139 using Sarah Jarosz’s “Run Away” and Jonathan Byrd’s

Registration for many of our summer activities is now available. Check out all of the fun and great things going on this summer at www.centenary-ws.org/ kidsummer. For questions about summer activities, contact Rev. Kate May (3971331)/ kmay@centenary-ws.org or Ashley

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YOUTH MINISTRY

July 6: Rev. Douglas Suggs or Rev. Bert Sanders July 13: Rev. Dr. Don Carlton July 20: Ms. Jan Sawyer July 27: Mr. Roy Smith

SENIOR ADULTS Handy Helpers Are you familiar with Handy Helpers?

Handy Helpers is a small group comprised of four teams who provide transportation services to Centenary members. Generally, such services are comprised of transporting a person to a doctor or dentist or to the grocery store here in Winston-Salem.

Due to the rather lengthy period of time involved, such trips to Raleigh, Chapel Hill, etc. have been excluded from the services.

Transportation to church and funeral services is not provided. Depending upon the circumstances, team members may be able to assist you in minor projects around the house.

In most instances, church members are likely to turn to neighbors or family for such services. When these options (or the ability to drive) are no longer available, Handy Helpers is just a phone call away.

When at all possible, a lead time of several days or a week is desirable. When such services are needed, give Craig Ford a call and he will contact one of the team leaders who will call you and set up a pick-up time.

Keep us in mind when you need help.

MISSIONS Haiti Mission Trip • October 9-13 The Outreach Committee of Centenary United Methodist Church will be taking a group to Port au Prince, Haiti. Our church has had connections to this country in the past and seeks to establish a new, sustainable relationship with Haiti Outreach Ministries, an organization that ministers to and with the people of Haiti by focusing on worship, education and healthcare. This trip will provide a variety of opportunities for mission work and relationship building. No expertise in any particular field is required, though each person’s gifts can be put to use.

We will leave for Haiti on Thursday and return Monday, having a chance to get to the people, working and worshipping alongside them. We hope this short trip will be just the beginning of an ongoing relationship with HOM and Cite Soleil. The exact cost of the trip has not yet been determined, but we expect it to be under $1,000. Scholarships are available. The deadline to sign up is August 1. Members who are unable to go on the trip but would like to support this mission will have opportunities to do so as the dates get closer. For more information or to sign up, contact Rev. Sarah Howell (showell@centenary-ws.org/397-1348).

Food of the Month The July food of the month is Spaghetti-o’s, ravioli, rice. The August food of the month is macaroni & cheese Please bring your food donations to the Missions bins, located in the Reception Narthex at 4½ Street.

MUSIC AND THE ARTS Art Exhibit Life Abundant The Visual Arts committee of the Music and Arts team presents “Life Abundant” based upon John 10:10 “I am come that they may have life and have it more abundantly.”

Come and view the beautiful works of art created by Centenary members.

Dubois CD Orders If you would like to order a copy of this year’s Tenebrae Service featuring Dubois’ Seven Last Words of Christ, please call or email the Music Office at (336) 397 – 1336 or musicintern@centenary-ws.org. The CDs are $15.00 and shipping is $3.00 (no matter the number of CDs ordered).

Singing with the Choir!

Ever thought about joining the choir? Love to sing? Love music in general? Whatever your reason may be, come join us this summer! Simply come to rehearsal at 10 am in the choir room to rehearse the music for the 11am service on the Sunday of your choosing. We hope you’ll join us at least one Sunday - we’ll have a robe ready for you!

If you’d like to join the choir at the 8:45am service – join us for rehearsal in the choir room at 8:00 am!

GLAD TIDINGS We have a new author and line of books in Glad Tidings. These books, written by Tad Hills, are directed at the 3-7 age group.

But a hint to parents and grandparents; Hills’ books will end up at the top of your favorites stack! The characters mainly consist of Duck and Goose, who happen to be best friends even though they may look at the world differently or like very different things! We have four titles with the latest release being Duck Duck Goose which is about what happens to your heart when your best friend makes a new friend.

We have all been there!

With Duck in the title, we couldn’t help but order a long time favorite Make Way for Ducklings and are ready to share it with a new generation.

This is to advise you of our “Big Sale” of the year (some call it Christmas in July) which begins on July 1st. Whatever you call it; it will be worth your while. We can guarantee that!

Good things happen when you shop Glad Tidings!

Judy Jones, Manager (918 0346)/jjonescentenaryws.org

ALTAR FLOWERS At Centenary, we have four worship services each Sunday; two in the Sanctuary and two in Memorial Auditorium. If you would like to honor or remember a loved one, please consider sponsoring the Altar flowers. For further information, please contact Stacy Holley (397-1359)/sholley@ centenary-ws.org.

PLANNED GIVING What is a Legacy or Planned Gift?

Want to know more?

To learn more about how a legacy or planned gift can create an ongoing or endowed gift to Centenary, please contact Thad Lewallen-Director of Stewardship & Planned Giving (397-1352)/tlewallen@ centenary-ws.org.

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