2016 March/April Through Centenary Windows

Through Centenary

WINDOWS 3 Holy Week at Centenary 4 Senior Minister

Social Principles & the United Methodist Church 6 Prayers of the People 7 Soulstice Creative Workshops 8 Marriage Workshop 9 Tony Abbott Lecture Series 10 Roots Revival & Altar Guild 11 Starting Point & New Members 12 The Hub: A Grand Opening 14 Congregational Care

15 Senior Adults 16 2016 Stewardship Wrap-up 18 Music and the Arts

North American Premiere 20 DayBreak/Respite Care

A Gala a Day Keeps the Doctor Away 22 Memorials 23 Honoraria 24 Children’s Ministry

Celebrating Easter with Your Family 26 Youth Ministry

Spring Came Early

From the Editor Lent! Did someone say Lent? How in the world did that happen? Weren’t we just celebrating the little baby born in Bethlehem?

Each year we take this journey of 40 days and nights as we await the resurrection on Easter morning. During this season, I hope you will discover new and exciting ways to engage in your faith at Centenary. You can always find additional information on our website about all of the events you see in this issue. Just think, before you know it, we will be looking at summer!

I’ll see you at Centenary.

Warmest wishes, Doug Peninger Director of Communications

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On the Cover The image for our cover originates from Consecration Sunday in 2015. I was moved as the congregation extended hands to touch one another while singing the closing song. We are “one in the bond of love.” As we journey through Lent, may we remember the love shared by all at Centenary.

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

Senior Minister

By Rev. Lory Beth Huffman

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id you know that the United Methodist Church has this thing called the Social Principles?

In our Book of Discipline (yes, that is what our governance book for the United Methodist Church is called!) there is a whole section called the Social Principles that are the culmination of our history as a denomination with a concern for social justice.

Our forefathers and mothers have often taken a stance on controversial issues relating to Christian principles. Examples of this are early Methodists opposed the slave trade, cruel treatment of prisoners, fought for child labor laws, abolition and ending poor working conditions/labor laws.

In 1908 The Methodist Episcopal Church (North) developed what they called our Social Creed. Soon after the Methodist denominations in the South adopted similar statements. Although these principles are not considered church law they are a prayerful and thoughtful way in which our General Church (global United Methodist Church) speaks into human issues that we face in our contemporary world from a Biblical and theological perspective. (2012 Book of Discipline p. 103) Our timing is interesting because The United Methodist Church will be having General Conference May 10-20 in Portland,

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Oregon this year. It happens once every four years and this is when our Annual Conference sends 10 clergy delegates and 10 lay delegates to represent us along with thousands of other delegates from around the world and they will make and revise policy and church laws, adopt budgets, adopt resolutions on current social, moral and economic issues. Some of these Social Principles will be discussed at General Conference, I am sure.

As you can imagine these principles cover some pretty interesting topics. And the honest truth is that some of these, we the

people of the United Methodist Church, may not be in agreement over theologically. But that is ok. There is space for us to wrestle with how God interacts in our world and where God might be in the midst of some of the problems that we face as a society and across the globe.

We thought it would be interesting to explore some of these topics in worship. As we approach the Easter Season and think about what it means to live as Resurrection people in a world that needs a second chance, new life, and resurrection, let’s look at what our Denomination has to say to the broken world. It will be interesting but tough work and we certainly won’t be able

to cover everything on Sunday mornings.

So there will be two opportunities to discuss through the week and go into more detail – a Tuesday morning small group and Food for Thought on Wednesday’s at lunchtime will be designed around the Social Principles in April/May. But we are going to look through the Methodist Social Principle lens at the following topics and pick a few things to wrestle with as Easter people: -The Natural World – everything from our created world to global climate stewardship to science and technology, animals and food justice.

-The Nurturing Community – Family, marriage, abuse, abortion, suicide, etc.

-The Social Community – Rights of racial/ ethnic groups, age generations, immigrants, persons with disabilities, genetic technology, mental health, etc.

-The Economic Community – Property, collective bargaining, work/leisure, gambling, debt, investing, poverty, etc.

-The Political Community – Basic freedoms and human rights, Church and State, death penalty, restorative justice, etc.

-The World Community – nations and cultures, war and peace, national power and responsibility.

So many interesting topics that I hope you will join as we explore together. What a great chance to learn more about our denomination, and more importantly to be challenged to determine how we think theologically about contemporary issues of our time. We may not all agree and that has to be ok. But we can be more clear on what we do believe and why. That’s all I ask of you – is to do the hard work to have a theologically informed belief.

I look forward to figuring out with you how we can be Easter People in our complex and broken world by exploring our Social Principles. •

Be sure to ready Lory Beth’s blog, Faith Meets Life, each week.

Visit www.faithmeetslifecumc.org each week for inspiration, reflection and challenge.

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Doug Peninger

Director of Communications/ Soulstice Director

A great week of creative learning and personal growth has been created just for you! Soulstice courses are designed to inspire you intellectually and spiritually as you learn new skills and techniques. With everything from set building to music and photography, there is something for everyone.

Courses are crafted for any experience level, so don’t be afraid to try something outside of your normal comfort zone. You might discover that you have great skills at liturgy or hymn writing or maybe you have an eye for creating images. Maybe you don’t know a hammer from a screwdriver.

Now is your chance to try something new or enhance the skills you already have. Our brochure, with complete course descriptions is available on the Centenary website as well as information centers anound campus.

I hope you will find a course which will inspire you and present a challenge. Registration opens online on April 1. I look forward to seeing you July 18-21, 2016.

Rev. Jonathan L. Brake Spiritual Journaling

Writing to Grow Spiritually

Janet Boschker

DSLR Camera Bootcamp

Rev. Sarah S. Howell

Rev. Kate May

Dr. Robet E. Frazier

Rev. Lory Beth Huffman

Liturgical Writing for Worship

Singing Is Good for the Soul Hymn Writing and History

Set Building for Worship

Creative Drama for Worship

Martha Bassett

Building Community Through Singing

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“A farmer went out to scatter seed. As he was scattering seed, some fell on the path; and the birds came and ate it. Other seed fell on rocky ground where the soil was shallow. They sprouted immediately because the soil wasn't deep. When the sun came up, it scorched the plants; and they dried up because they had no roots.

Other seed fell among thorny plants. The thorny plants grew and choked the seeds, and they produced nothing. Other seed fell into good soil and bore fruit. Upon growing and increasing, the seed produced in one case a yield of thirty to one, in another case a yield of sixty to one, and in another case a yield of one hundred to one.� -Mark 4:1-9

Join us for a weekend of relaxation, rest and renewal as we retreat from our hectic lives and encounter God through silence, fellowship and prayer. The cost of this trip is $150 which includes transportation, meals, lodging, a retreat t-shirt and all retreat activities.

Scholarships are available. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 3rd. Please return your liability form and deposit of $50 to the Youth Ministry Office by this date to ensure your spot.

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“The Still, Small Voice of Grace: The Gilead trilogy of Marilynne Robinson” Lecture Series led by Dr. Tony Abbott Tuesdays in March (1, 8, 15, and 22) at 7:00 pm in Memorial Auditorium

Many of our most important critics in the field of literature and religion consider Marilynne Robinson to be the most important contemporary American religious novelist. Her Gilead trilogy—which consists of the three titles Gilead, Home, and Lila---has been lavishly praised. Gilead won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, Home was a finalist for the National Book Award, and Lila won the National Book Award. In Dr. Abbott’s first lecture he will present an overview of Robinson’s work including an analysis of her important new book of essays, The Givenness of Things (2015). Dr. Abbott will devote each of the other three lectures to one of the novels. To enjoy these lectures, it is not necessary to have read all three novels, but Dr. Abbott hopes that his lectures will entice listeners to want to read the novels. All three novels and the book of essays will be available for sale in Glad Tidings.

Tony Abbott Dr. Abbott was recently awarded the North Carolina Award in Fine Arts. This award is the highest honor the Governor and the state of North Carolina can bestow on a citizen. It is given by Governor McCrory and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary, Susan Kluttz. There are four areas of award: Fine Arts, Literature, Public Service, and Science.

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Roots Revival is a midweek worship service grounded in Americana/rootsbased music featuring Martha Bassett and friends. We meet every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. Rev. Sarah Howell (showell@ centenary-ws.org / 397-1348) is the primary preacher and pastor. Martha Bassett co-leads congregational singing and special music with Sam Frazier and Pat Lawrence.

Each service is built around one or two “focus songs” and a passage from the Bible that fits a given theme.

Each week after worship, a group heads to a local restaurant for food, drinks, and conversation. Here, we get to know one another better and develop friendships that add meaning and depth to our worship. All are welcome

ROOTS REVIVAL

Lenten Series | Wednesdays @ 7:30

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A journey to the cross with the words of Jesus and the music of John Prine, Sufjan Stevens, The Band, Joni Mitchell, & more.

2.10 (Ash Wednesday—7:00 p.m.) | FORGIVE 2.17 | PARADISE 2.24 | BEHOLD 3.2 | FORSAKEN 3.9 | THIRST 3.16 | SPIRIT 3.23 | FINISHED

The Altar Guild is now recruiting our new class of 2019. Please call/email Lois Davis at ladavis747@aol.com/725-8428 or Gwen Walter at gwalter67.gw@gmail.com/765-5338. The Altar Guild is a great volunteer opportunity perfect for anyone who wants to meet new people, learn about and be a part of the “behind the scenes” activities of the church and to share in the hospitality of this amazing group.

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Altar Guild

We invite you to come and explore your faith journey at Centenary. Our four-week series will give you the needed tools to discover a deeper connection to Centenary and its membership. All classes are from 4:30PM to 5:30PM in Room 221. If you are interested in joining the sessions, please contact Stacy Holley (336-397-1359)/ sholley@centenary-ws.org. Childcare is available with a reservation: please arrange when you register to attend. The next sessions begin in April.

Session 1 • Introductions/What We Believe

• United Methodist Theology Basics

• Wesleyan Quadrilateral

• Sacraments

• Faith and Good Works

• Personal Piety vs. Social Holiness

• Grace Session 2 • Who We Are as Centenary United

Methodist Church

• History of the Church

• Tour of the Church

• Lay out of Ministry Areas and

Leadership Teams

Session 3 • What We Do ~ Spiritual Formation

• Journaling

• Lectio Divina

• Fasting

• Prayer Session 4 • How We Understand Membership • How can we connect you to ministry?

• Membership Process: Prayers, Presence,

Gifts, Service & Witness

Welcome New Member Amanda Hall Pictured with husband, Adam, and children, Marshall and Josie.

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

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Celebration

showell@centenary-ws. org 336-397-1348

By Rev. Sarah Howell

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teachers along the way. I’d skip the line to shake the hen I was a kid, one of pastor’s hand to tug on my my favorite parts of church dad’s robes, even though I was, well, after church. knew it was annoying to bug him for lunch money while he In my home church, after worship, everyone congregated greeted parishioners on the way out. I made sure to say hi in the gathering area outside to everyone I could, bouncing the Sanctuary, usually from one conversation to the spilling over into the adjacent next by way of the refreshment fellowship hall and down the hallway toward the choir room station. and Sunday school classrooms.

At Centenary, our building, though beautiful, sacred, and As a kid, I always made sure awe-inspiring as it is, doesn’t to make the rounds, using have a lot of obvious space my diminutive stature to my for the kind of interaction I advantage as I wove in and so cherished in my church out of the crowds, finding growing up. We’re hoping to my friends and favorite staff change some of that with the members and Sunday school creation of The Hub.

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If you’ve been on the second floor lately, just past Glad Tidings, you may have noticed some changes. Instead of sparse couches and display cases, the whole length of the space before you reach the stairwell is now lined with bistro style tables and chairs. Fresh, bright paint is on the walls. And much more is coming to this newly open, inviting space that is adjacent to the Sanctuary and just upstairs from Memorial Auditorium.

We have big dreams for The Hub, and we’re hoping you’ll join us in the excitement and bring your ideas to this updated space. The new

seating, enhanced coffee station, and available literature about Centenary events will create an atmosphere of conversation and interaction, a buzz about what’s going on at church, a joyful noise of new and old friends in Christ coming together. The Hub is where people can gather before or after worship or Sunday school, where small groups can meet, where registrations can happen, and where new events and programs can be launched and promoted. Our vision is to shift that part of our building from being just a hallway to walk through to a true gathering space where the kinds of interactions I so valued in my home church growing up can happen and evolve.

small groups, music programs, and even by having a variety of different worship services .

The Hub is where all of that can come together, where we can make this big church small in new ways, so that we can form deeper relationships and continue to grow as the body of Christ in downtown Winston-Salem. •

Surveys taken over the last year by our Communications department have shown that one of the highest values for our church members is the social aspect—the relationships and the sense of community.

In a church Centenary’s size, we are always striving to make our big church small, through Sunday school classes, Bible studies, mission opportunities,

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

Congregational Care

By Rev. R. Craig Ford

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ur church Congregational Care Team is led by Mike and Sandee Lawless who are providing an outstanding service coordinating and working with members of the team who represent specific areas of ministries related to the care of the congregation. Special recognition and appreciation should be given to Pink Willis who has conducted an effective program of divorce recovery. Many who have experienced issues related to broken relationships have benefitted by the divorce recovery ministry.

Stephen Ministry is represented

by David Saunders and continues to be effectively ministering to persons who have needs arising from various life stresses. Aubrey and Nancy Kirby, team members, represent the residents of Arbor Acres. Miriam Bumgarner, although not a Congregational Team member, continues to be a valuable link to needs of those who reside in our United Methodist retirement community. Gratitude must be expressed to all of our Senior Adults and all members of the congregation who make a concerted effort to inform us

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of persons who are hospitalized or have other specific needs and concerns.

There is a very special area of the Congregational Care Team’s ministry that I want to lift up: the committee on Mental Health. Jane Poe is chairperson and Camille Smith is the vice-chairperson. This committee has done an excellent job in bringing to the forefront of the congregation different issues of mental health. You have seen the signs displayed about the church which read, “Shining a Light on Mental Health.” The first of a series of programs addressing mental health was held last October with speakers, Dr. and Mrs. William Satterwhite, Jr. By the time this copy of Windows will be published, the program on February 2, will have been presented with Bob Mills speaking on “From Mental Illness to Renewed Mind, Understanding Our Part in God’s Plan.” Please mark your calendar for future programs that will be given throughout the year. The dates and topics are as follows: March 1 “Substance Abuse” with speaker Bert Wood

April 5 “Mental Health and Our Teens” May 3 “Mental Health in Children” June 7 “Support for Caregivers” I cannot say enough about the good work that is being done by the Mental Health Committee. We are grateful for any insight that can be gleaned as we try to better understand issues that affect many individuals and families.

In conclusion, whether through the Senior Adults, the Congregational Care Team Committee on Mental Health, or any phase of the church’s ministry, the goal is to serve the congregation as well as can be done. •

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

Senior Adults

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e are very fortunate to have such excellent leadership with the Senior Adults. This year we will again have a co-chair arrangement with Barbara Smith and Ralph Holthouser leading the Senior Adult Council of approximately forty senior adults who are committed to helping with various works of the council. It is our goal to stay in touch with all of the homebound members of the church through constant visitation. Handy Helpers provide assistance with transportation to any senior who is having a problem with special travel needs, such as for medical appointments. Several of our senior adults help with the very important

ministry of delivering Meals on Wheels. This is one of the greatest needs in the area and those persons who donate much time to the Meals on Wheels program provide a great service to many residents in the Winston Salem area. Our two doctors, Dr. Bob Means and Dr. Bob Gibson provide current information about health issues facing seniors which everyone finds helpful. We gather for a luncheon and wonderful program the third Thursday of each month.

All seniors are invited to attend.

Registration for the lunches is done by emailing chasmonroe@yahoo. com or by phoning 773-0446.

More opportunities are available: the senior adults are enjoying the

talent at the School of the Arts, and a great trip to Washington is planned for the second week in May. Anyone wishing to participate in any of those opportunities should contact Gerald and Lynda Taylor at 336-978-1598, or gertaylor@gmail. com or lyndataylor42@gmail.com. •

Scholarship Time

sholley@centenary-ws. org 336-397-1359

Our congregation is honored to be able to offer three different types of endowed scholarships due to the dedication and generosity of past members:

T.B. and Mary Neal Dixson Foundation

Scholarships for Centenary members or staff who are full-time students

Cabaniss Fund Scholarship

For needy and deserving students engaged in or planning for ministry

Emma Kapp Ogburn Memorial Fund

Scholarships for Methodist residents of Forsyth County pursuing education for Methodist ministry or a Christian education ministry vocation

The deadline to submit all applications is April 1. Find more detailed scholarship guidelines and download application forms on Centenary’s website. Go to the connect tab and select resources and you will see Centenary Scholarships.

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Stewardship 2016 Take the Journey

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entenary’s stewardship team worked together to make this year’s effort both fun and effective.

Whether it was stuffing envelopes for mailings, making phone calls for the Consecration Brunch, speaking at worship services, or picking up bouquets of balloons for Consecration Sunday, the spirit and fellowship shared among the team was both meaningful and fun. Team members included: Jim Bunn Nell Cavenaugh Brenda Gerding Joe Hettinger David Lee Carol Holden Joellen Parks Margaret Townsend Elizabeth and Wil Spires Meg and John Shipley Lee Hanes Tom Pierce Laura Greer Steve Greer Sue Stephens Lauren Polli Phil Pleasants Tracy Mohr Shelley Holden Doug Peninger Mary Ann Wexler Kristy Eaton Lory Beth Huffman Our congregation “Took the Journey” led by Lory Beth, who focused on biblical teachings about stewardship, encouraging us all to consider the next step with our giving.

During worship services, David Lee, Phil Pleasants and Brenda Gerding shared moving perspectives on how

their lives have been enriched and blessed by their commitment to give to the church.

The theological foundation guiding our work asked us to consider: · What is God calling me to give? · Spiritual benefits to the giver. · Giving as a faith commitment. · Tithing as a Christian value and spiritual practice. · Active reflections of gratitude for God’s grace and gifts.

Spires shared an inspiring message on gratitude and giving to kick-off the event, and callers enjoyed an afternoon of good food and fellowship.

On November 8, 2015, approximately40 staff and Church Council members gathered for a “tailgate-style” phone-a-thon to invite our church family to attend the “Take the Journey” consecration brunch the following Sunday. Stewardship Team member Will

Our stewardship season concluded with Consecration Sunday on November 15. Two special worship services were held at 9am and 11am in which members prayerfully offered their estimate of giving cards. Our congregation celebrated with brunch in the auditorium, where more than 600 members enjoyed wonderful food and fellowship to mark this special day in the life of our church family.

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

Music and the Arts

North American Premiere Seven Last Words from the Cross

By Dr. Robert E. Frazier

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cclesiastes 3: 1 – 8 tells us “there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” For the past 48 years, our Chancel Choir has enjoyed an extended season of performing the Dubois setting of the Seven Last Words of Christ during Holy Week as the main offering on Good Friday. Beyond a doubt, this work has held a very important place in our tradition here at Centenary for our church family and the greater WinstonSalem community. In an effort to embrace a “new season” with new leadership at Centenary, our music ministry team has made a bold decision to give our beloved Dubois setting a sabbatical this season and offer a new musical setting of this text. Spanning the 16th – 21st century, one can find more than 30 settings of this text set by composers of great distinction. The most famous setting of The Seven Last Words was composed by 18th century Austrian composer, Franz Joseph Haydn, and can be found in three different versions (orchestral work-1783, string quartet-1787, oratorio with soloists and choral forces-1796). Haydn also approved a version for solo piano.

As a result of very thorough

research for the past three years, searching for a setting that would complement our Good Friday liturgy, I am very pleased to announce that we will be presenting the North American premiere of The Seven Last Words from the Cross by 21st century British composer, Paul Carr. This powerful and poignant work was composed in 2012 and first performed in Bath Abbey, England, on April 20, 2013 by Bath Minerva Choir with the Bath Philharmonia and baritone soloist Kevin Greenlaw (in the role of Jesus), conducted by Paul’s brother, Gavin Carr. Since its premiere, the work has only heard one other performance in Yorkshire, England at Ampleforth Abbey. These details were recently shared with me in an email exchange with the composer, Paul Carr. He also has shared his great enthusiasm for selecting his work for our service: “First, I must tell you that I am delighted you are to perform this work; most choirs tend to do my Requiem, but I think The Seven Last Words is my best choral piece and I wish it was performed as much as the Requiem.” The work is scored for strings, harp, organ, percussion and baritone soloist.

Text sources for The Seven Last Words are found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John:

1. Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.

(Luke 23:24) 2. Woman, behold thy son!...Behold thy mother!

(John 19:26-27) 3. Verily, I say unto thee, today thou shalt be with me in paradise.

(Luke 23:43) 4.Eli, Eli, lama Sabachtham? My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

(Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34) 5. I thirst. (John 19:28) 6. It is finished. (John 19:30) 7. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.

(Luke 23:46) Other texts interpolations included in the work are: Good Friday Antiphon, Drop, Drop, Slow Tears (Philneas Fletcher 1580-1650), Ah Mother, Fount of Love (from the Stabat Mater), I Gave You To Drink of Life-giving Water from the Rock(from the Good Friday Reproaches), Come Let Us Adore Him (Good Friday Antiphon), and Stay with Me Lord (from Padre Pio’s Prayer).

If you are curious to hear excerpts of this profound work in advance of our service on Friday, March 25 at 7:30 pm in our Sanctuary, go to www.youtube.com and type in: Seven Last Words from the Cross

by Paul Carr. Please help us spread the word about this passion-filled worship opportunity. On Good Friday, Jesus paid a high price for our salvation. We must experience the cross in a powerful way before we can truly celebrate his resurrection on Easter Sunday. •

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DayBreak/Respite Care

A Gala a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

By Julie Drinkard

Gala (adjective) 1: a festive celebration; especially: a public entertainment marking a special occasion 2: a medium-sized apple with crisp yellowish-white sweet flesh and a red skin or a golden skin with red striping While both are quite enjoyable (one especially with peanut butter), a festive celebration is what Centenary and the DAYBreak Respite Care ministry are offering to its members and the community on March 5, 2016.

DAYBreak/Respite Care is a ministry through Centenary that provides a safe, fun place for caregivers to drop off their loved ones suffering from memory impairment diseases.

Four days a week from 10am—3pm, Debbie Pilson, Director of DAYBreak Respite Care, and her volunteers run a special program filled with creative activities, exercise, special guests playing music, and lots of laughter.

Typically, the DAYBreak program runs $40 per day. For most, that isn’t a problem. For some, the cost can be prohibitive. Buying a ticket and attending this gala will

raise funds and awareness to help offset the cost for those who need scholarships to take part in this wonderful, caring program.

According to The Alzheimer’s Association*, in 2015, 59% of caregivers reported high to very high emotional stress due to their duties. 38% reported high to very high levels of physical stress that accompanied their position.

There is absolutely no shame in experiencing this stress, and DAYBreak is eager to help provide a space for loved ones to receive just as high quality of care as they would otherwise receive, while offering their caregiver a break.

Please consider sharing the event information with those outside of our Centenary community. All are welcome, and all will enjoy the fun entertainment planned.

Centenary and DAYBreak are also pleased to announce that David Scruggs and Art Bloom will return this year to share their talents as M.C. and music programming, respectively. Your attendance at this event will also provide you with the opportunity to participate in a live auction, which includes a big ticket item for a weeklong stay at a beach vacation home! Heavy hors

d’oeuvres will also be provided, although there is no guarantee of any gala apples.

If you cannot make the event, please consider donating to the church and designating your check to go toward the DAYBreak scholarship fund. Any amount will be a blessing to current and future program participants and their families. •

* http://www.alz.org/facts/ downloads/facts_figures_2015.pdf

Affairs of the Heart You are invited to the DAYBreak Family Gala & Fundraiser

Benefitting DAYBreak Respite Care & the Caregiver Support Ministries of Centenary United Methodist Church

March 5, 2016 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Heavy hors d’oeuvres Entertainment Live Auction

Tickets: $30.00 or $300.00 per table of 10 Centenary United Methodist Church Memorial Auditorium 4½ Street Entrance Reservations due by February 26, 2016 Limited Seating Call 336-397-1345 For Additional Information: Debbie Pilson (336-397-1345) / dpilson@centenary-ws.org

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Memorials Centenary Fund In memory of Alan John Southard by Mary and Hayden Kepley. In memory of Aleta Griffin Ellison by Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge, and Rice LLP. In memory of Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Niven, Jr. by Dewey and Betty Chapple. In memory of Betty Weatherman March by Jean Beam, Strong and Associates PC. In memory of Carolyn Gilliam Warlick by the directors, officers, and associates of BB&T. In memory of Dorothy “Dot”Eller Thomas Upton by Frances and George Newman. In memory of Dr. George P. “Jack” Williams, Jr. by Annis Martin, Julian and Sue Northcraft, James Webb, James Wilson, Bette Glance, Howard Shields, Margaret Wagstaff, Paula Kelton, Katherine Walls, Douglas and Mary Lyles, Frank and Shirley Schrimsher, Wake Forest University Physics Department, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lindsey, Jr., Jo May and Peter Driscoll, Rosemary and Ray Ellis and family, Ben and Ashley Schwartz. In memory of Edward Norwood Robinson by Liz and John Brady, Mr. and Mrs. William W. Crawford, Frances and George Newman. In memory of Erling Sigvardt Tronnes by the Liipfert Family. In memory of Eugene Wilson by Mary and Hayden Kepley. In memory of Herman Wideman Bryson by Bob and Lenna Severs, Algie Crutchfield. In memory of Marion B. “Zolly” Zollicoffer by Marian Anthony. In memory of Mary Tacy Allen Mann by Frances and George Newman.

In memory of Matt Ransom Long, Jr. by Frances and George Newman. In memory of Nicholas Worth Mitchell, Jr. by Mary and Hayden Kepley, Bill and Allan Womble, Tom and Vicki Hunt, Emily Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Martin, Pat Jones, Wilba Brady, Anonymous, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Groce, Bob and Lenna Severs, Mr. and Mrs. J. Graham King, Louise and Phil Kinken, Brad and Melanie Shinaman. In memory of Phyllis Kimble Frye by the Chapel Class.

In memory of Robert Galloway by Frances and George Newman. In memory of Robert Huber by Katy and Mickey Boles. In memory of Thomas Jeffrey “Jeff” Koontz, Jr. by Mary and Hayden Kepley, Pat Jones, Dr. and Mrs. A.D. Kornegay, Mr. and Mrs. Sam C. Ogburn, Sr., Katy and Mickey Boles, Gordon Cox, David Blanco, Cathleen and Bob Hartness, Steve and Brenda Troutman, Putter Caudle, Ralph and Gayle Atkinson, Edwin and Rose Marie Harrison, Sally Lacy, Brenda Maready, Julie Morgan, Michael and Sandee Lawless, Anita Helms, Bob and Linda Ward, Kathryn and Bobby Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Griffin, Dori and Kathey Willis, Rosemary and Robert Pulliam, Peggy and John Taylor, Robert and Victoria Helms, Tom and Vicki Hunt, Frances and Mary Lou Essic, Rick and

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Sara Crowder, Barbara Dix McWhorter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Groce, James Bunn, III, A. Ray Murphey, Jr., Frances and George Newman.

Radio Ministry

Chancel Choir Fund

In memory of Herman Wideman Bryson by the Clay Chandler Sunday School Class.

In memory of Linville Slawter by Phyllis Slawter.

In memory of Betty Weatherman March by S. Jean Harpe, Elizabeth Fenwick.

Sacred Music

H.O.P.E In memory of Nicholas Worth Mitchell, Jr. by Judy and Bill Scurry. In memory of Thomas Jeffrey “Jeff” Koontz, Jr. by Judy and Bill Scurry.

Loaves and Fishes In memory of Fred Turner Robinette, Jr. by Priscilla Robinette.

Music and Arts Ministrty Fund In memory of Alyce Fuller by Jean Burroughs.

In memory of Dr. George P. “Jack” Williams, Jr. by Jean Burroughs.

Respite Care In memory of Carlinda “Linda” Watts Meier

by Elizabeth Fenwick. In memory of David Clark by Elizabeth Fenwick. In memory of Ernestine Sneeden by Wayne and Ann Yelverton. In memory of Herman Wideman Bryson by Wayne and Ann Yelverton. In memory of Nicholas Worth Mitchell, Jr.

by Elizabeth Fenwick, Mary Preston Yates, Ken and Susan Sommerkamp, Bruce and Bernice Clapp, Larry and Sara Jane Elliott, George and Susan Ragland, Mr. and Mrs. Sam C. Ogburn, Sr., Sally Lacy, Kathryn and Bobby Edwards, Mrs. J. Robert Elster, Alma Thompson, IL Long Construction Company, Inc., Sally McLeod, Tom and Megan Lawson, Erna and Bill Womble, The Philocalians, Nicholas and Elaine Daves, Kay and Ken Chalk, Dr. and Mrs. James Hundley, Corinna and Gordon Herbert, Edward and Gwen Blackmer, Agnes Marshall, Jay and Becky Perkinson, Margaret Mauney, Frances and George Newman, Gary and Claudia Fleming.

In memory of Thomas W. Thompson by Alma Thompson.

In memory of Betty Weatherman March by Kaye Watts, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Craver, C. Merlene Payne. In memory of Dr. George P. “Jack” Williams, Jr. by Eugene and Harriet Heise. In memory of Elizabeth Hunter

by Audrey Staruch. In memory of Mike Holcomb by Dave and Janet Hill. In memory of Nicholas Worth Mitchell, Jr. by Kenneth and Mary Carlson, Elizabeth Whitaker, David and Sally Blanco, Michael and Janis Waltrip, Kay and Bill Baldridge, Corty and Bill Freeman, Pat Fitzhugh Michal Family, Rosemary and Robert Pulliam, Allison McCall, Mickey and Katy Boles, Leon and Bonnie Woodruff, Frederick Willetts III, Sam and Anne Hummel, Susan and Don Murfee, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Perry, Jr., Anita and Tom Ogburn, Sharon and Ron Shealy, Dr. and Mrs. Cyrus Bazemore, Jr., Patricia and Morrison Divine, Jane and Sam Ogburn, Jr., Mary Beth Johnson, Betty and Leigh Fultz, Andrew and Leigh Koman, Jim Hudson, David and Shelia McMillian. In memory of Sara Fountain Lore

by Ann Lore.

Senior Adult Ministry In memory of Nicholas Worth Mitchell, Jr.

by Janie and Jarman Jenkins.

Stephen Ministry In memory of Howard Futrell by Dave and Janet Hill.

Missionary Friendship Fund In memory of Aleta G. Ellison by Mr. and Mrs. James R. Donald.

Miscellaneous In memory of Edward Norwood Robinson

by Noah Reynolds.

United Methodist Women In memory of Ernestine Sneeden by Thomas and Marianne Bach.

Births

Honoraria Centenary Fund In honor of Thomas and Lynne Koontz by Julie Morgan. In honor of Reverend Lory Beth Huffman by Caroline Mitchell. In honor of Reverend Craig Ford by Caroline Mitchell.

In honor of Marilyn and Bob Beach by Anne S. Carr. In honor of Marian and Jim Douglas

by Anne C. Carr. In honor of Pollyann and Greg Holthusen by Anne S. Carr. In honor of Fowler and John Ruffin by Anne S. Carr.

In honor of the marriage of Russ and Jan Cockman by Roger and Christine Gagnon. In honor of Davis and Gabbi Ritter by John and Elizabeth Rabun. In honor of Judy Ingram

by Bevy and Jimmy Hunter. In honor of Tom and Sue Ellen Bennett and sons by Jim Hyler. In honor of Virginia Smith by Nancy and Charles Hoover.

H.O.P.E In honor of the Mohr Family by Elizabeth Fenwick. In honor of Marty and Ben Tennille

by Elizabeth Fenwick. In honor of Reverend Lory Beth Huffman by Elizabeth Fenwick.

Loaves and Fishes In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Marley by Priscilla Robinette. In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sperry by Priscilla Robinette. In honor of Loaves and Fishes Volunteers by Wayne and Ann Yelverton, Thomas and Marianne Bach. In honor of Alan Keely by Sorosis Club of Winston-Salem. In honor of John Markle

by Elizabeth Fenwick. In honor of Martha Bassett by Elizabeth Fenwick. In honor of Susan Bates by Elizabeth Fenwick. In honor of Dr. Holly Lee by William and Colleen Lee.

Love Thy Neighbor

by the Clay Chandler Sunday School Class. In honor of Sam Zachary by the Clay Chandler Sunday School Class. In honor of Martha Bond Hilborn by the Clay Chandler Sunday School Class.

Respite Care In honor of Respite Care Volunteers by Wayne and Ann Yelverton. In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Taylor by Clayton and Eleanor Boggan, Aubrey and Nancy Kirby.

In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Kirby by Clayton and Eleanor Boggan. In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Clayton by Clayton and Eleanor Boggan, Aubrey and Nancy Kirby. In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Boggan by Aubrey and Nancy Kirby. In honor of Debbie Pilson by Elizabeth Fenwick. In honor of Camille Jones by the Carillonneurs.

Sacred Music Fund In honor of Sara and Dan Underwood on their 50th Wedding Anniversary by Barbara and Aubrey Smith, Linda and Dave Combs, and Garlene Grogan. In honor of Doug Peninger by Elizabeth Fenwick. In honor of Rob Fraizer by Elizabeth Fenwick.

We celebrate the birth of “George” Troendly Petree, son of Chip and Tucker Petree, brother of Walter (1), grandson of Harold and Louise Pollard on November 3, 2015.

We celebrate the birth of “Elinor” Jean Steinour, daughter of Elizabeth and Nicholas Steinour of Austin, Texas, granddaughter of Wayne & Jill McNeely, and niece of Rebecca McNeely on January 13, 2016.

We celebrate the birth of “Scott” Pollard Johnson, son of Soren and Nell Johnson, brother of Louise (5) and Thor (3), grandson of Harold and Louise Pollard on January 31, 2016.

Baptisms We celebrate the baptism of Marshall Edward Hall (Marshall), son of Adam and Amanda Hall and brother to Josie (6 months).

We celebrate the baptism of Josephine Mae Hall (Josie), daughter of Adam and Amanda Hall and sister to Marshall (4).

Stephen Ministry In honor of Deena Morgan by Gary and Gwenette Morgan.

Wiley Backpack Program In honor of Avery Elisabeth Smith and Corbin Taylor Smith by Susan Reiner. In honor of Nancy Stallings by Ann Williams.

In honor of Tammy Pollock by Elizabeth Fenwick. In honor of Dr. David Lee by William and Colleen Lee.

Music and Arts Ministry Fund In honor of Chris Fulp and Piedmont Music Center by Jean Burroughs.

Radio Ministry In honor of Larry Fisher by the Clay Chandler Sunday School Class. In honor of Don Carlton by the Clay Chandler Sunday School Class. In honor of Roland Barnhardt

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Children’s Ministry

Celebrating Easter with Your Family

By Rev. Kate May

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o matter what your Easter celebration looks like we all want it to be a meaningful celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection. If your celebration involves children you may be wondering what the best way to infuse meaning in between the Easter egg hunts and the chocolate bunnies. My understanding of children’s ministry has been especially influenced by the Multiple Intelligences theory of education.

This theory, originally proposed

by Howard Gardner suggests that we are all smart, but that there are a variety of ways that each of us are smart and that for us to grow into our potential, educators must engage each of the different kinds of smart through the educational process. From this theory grew the Rotational Model of Sunday School in which students experience one story for several weeks, but each week through different mediums such as games, cooking, science, storytelling and more.

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As you search for fun and exciting ways to engage the children in your life in the Easter Story, here are a few ways that you can put this theory and model to work in your own home! Try out one or more of the exciting ways to experience the story of Easter and see this crucial piece of our faith story come alive.

Cooking: Make Resurrection Rolls

Art: Make a Cross Window Cling

This is an old favorite but who doesn’t love the surprise of a delicious and empty crescent roll?

Here’s your ingredient list: crescent rolls, butter, cinnamon sugar, marshmallows (the big ones). Start by preheating the oven to 375°.

Next unroll your crescent rolls. Melt your butter. Take a marshmallow and roll it in the butter and then in the cinnamon sugar. Now wrap the marshmallow up in the crescent roll sealing it in as best you can.

Now place the crescent wrapped marshmallow into a muffin tin. Bake them approximately 10-12 minutes.

Your finished product will be a delicious roll with a sweet void inside reminiscent of the good news of the empty tomb on Easter! For more detailed directions check out this website: http://www.coffeewithus3. com/resurrection-rolls/

Sometimes doing craft projects at home can be tricky because they are either too messy, too complicated, or require lots of stuff you don’t normally have around this house.

This project eliminates almost all of those variables! Take a Ziploc bag and cut the bag open. As a pattern you can either use a drawing of a cross on scrap paper underneath the bag or simply draw a cross on the bag with a marker. Spread white glue inside the shape of the cross.

Add a few drops of food coloring and spread it around creating a design in the glue. Add as many colors as you would like. Let the glue dry and then cut out the cross shape from the bag and detach the bag from the glue.

You can now use a little water on the cross to attach it to your window as a window cling! For more detailed directions check out http://www. freekidscrafts.com/make-windowcling-cross/

Storytelling: The Easter Story

by Brian Wildsmith If you make the resurrection rolls above you are going to need to do something while the rolls cook. What better than to share a beautifully illustrated story of Holy Week while you wait! Wildsmith’s story follows Jesus from Palm Sunday through his ascension with the common thread being a small donkey who accompanies Jesus along his journey.

For younger children you could easily use the book and simply tell the story in simpler language using the pictures to guide you. This book is available through Amazon and our public library system also has several copies.

Science: Grow your own seeds inside a plastic Easter Egg The idea of resurrection is a difficult one to grasp for adults so for children it can be even more complicated. However, one way to illustrate this idea is by planting and growing seeds. Seeds look dry and dead but grow into all manner of things that are beautifully alive.

Take one of the many plastic Easter eggs you probably have around your house and create your own tiny garden! First use a piece of cardstock and create a base for your egg by cutting a strip of paper, decorating it, and then gluing or stapling it into a circle for your egg to sit in. Next wet some cotton balls and place a few seeds on top of them. Good choices of quick growing seeds are mustard, cress,

or wheatgrass. Place your egg in a sunny window and keep the seeds moist. Then watch them grow! A great way to introduce the concept of new life and resurrection! Need more info? Check out http:// www.sunhatsandwellieboots.com/ search?q=easter+egg+seeds

Games: Use those plastic eggs to remember the story!

Two ideas here to put to good use the many plastic eggs we all accumulate! First try writing the words of a Bible verse that is part of the Easter story on pieces of paper and putting them inside the eggs.

(Try: He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Luke 24:6) Next hide the eggs. Send the kids to find the eggs and then work together to put the Bible verse in order. Another option: designate one color of egg for each child so they each work to put their own verse in order.

Or, for younger children play a listening game with your eggs. Find things that make noise inside your eggs. Fill two eggs with the same thing. (Try: rice, pennies, noodles, buttons, jingle bells, etc.) Have children choose an egg and while listening shake the egg. Then they shake the other eggs trying to find the other egg that sounds the same.

One caution, with especially young children make sure to secure the eggs closed so that nothing gets eaten that shouldn’t! Talk about when Mary went to visit Jesus and found his body missing and how she then didn’t recognize Jesus until he said her name (John 20: 11-18).

I hope that one or more of these ideas inspires you and adds great joy and meaning to your Easter celebration! •

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Youth Ministry

Spring Came Early

By Tammy Pollock

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“Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand�

Mark 4:9

T

he Saturday morning after our house fire in January, all our family gathered at our house to try to make sense of what had happened the night before and begin the process of cleaning up and putting things back together again. There were people scattered throughout the house moving things, sweeping things, cleaning out the pantry and the refrigerator. I found our entryway carpet balled up and cast aside by the firemen on the music room floor. It was smokey, covered in ash and soot, and soaking wet.

My mama helped me pick it up and take it outside to the garden to lay out on the table and chairs and let the sun help dry it. I stood there for a long time, trying to let the sun warm me as well. There in the garden, in the middle of January, all our daffodils had poked up through the ground and were reaching for the sun too. I remember thinking to myself…

‘No, no, it isn’t time yet’ and yet, there they were. Life coming through the hard ground in the middle of the chaos of my life.

And then I heard it. The sounds of our children in the back yard with their cousins, throwing a ball, chasing each other around and screaming in great delight.

It washed over me that life continues. Even in the darkest moments and uncertainty of tragedy and horror, God reveals to us that all will be well.

“Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand”

Mark 4:9

This phrase appears seven times in the Gospels. I think these words spoken by Jesus meant that He really had something to say to us and he wanted us to hear it. Listening and paying attention require intentionality. It takes us really wanting to know something and desperately wanting to make sense of it for us to really listen.

I frequently tell our youth that the very same letters that make up the word silent also make up the word listen. We have to be silent, truly silent, to listen. And we have to really listen if we want to hear. Henri Nouwen, one of the greatest spiritual people of our time said, “Thro the discipline of contemplative (listening) prayer, Christians have to learn to listen again and again to the voice of love and to find there the wisdom and courage to address whatever issue presents itself to them…” And speaker, Trevor Miller is quoted as saying, “So then listening means being alert, observant, and perceptive to what is going on within us and around us. It is not a passive thing but a conscious, willed action to focus attention. We listen – to learn – to live!”

I love spring so much. In fact it is my most favorite time of the year.

Everything comes alive in the spring. There are babies born, flowers blooming, birds singing, life is everywhere. I love spring also, because in the life of the church, it means Confirmation, our annual youth Rest Retreat at the beach, it means Easter… The ultimate promise of new life in Jesus Christ. My hope for all of us as we come into springtime is

that we will be silent and listen to what God is whispering to our hearts. I know for certain he is calling us to himself and desperate for us to be in relationship with him. I know also that he loves us all more than we can possibly know and that there is nothing at all that can separate us from that love. Nothing at all.

Spring came early for me this year, in the midst of a burnt out home, soot and ash all around, the chaos that comes with trying to figure out what to do next.

The daffodils in my garden were in bloom way too early, but in the silence of my seeking heart, I was able to listen and hear that life will go on and that all will be well.

Thanks be to God. •

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