December 22, 2024 • 9am Worship

WELCOME TO

SUNDAY • DECEMBER 22, 2024 “Love Made Possible” Matthew 1:18-25 Preaching

Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister

Liturgist

Rev. Oliver Helsabeck

Associate Minister for Congregational Care

Music

Keith Byrd

Alternative Music Leader Zakiyyah Niang, vocals Ahmad Johnson, vocals Rodney Archie, vocals Noah Clark, guitar Doug Wright, bass Jacob Anflick, drums

CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

MUSIC & ARTS

Today we celebrate the baptism of Clara Elizabeth Muhlenkamp, daughter of Cameron and Katie Muhlenkamp.

BACKPACK PROGRAM Thank you all so much for your generosity during the holiday season as we sent additional food home for Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. School returns on January 6 and we will resume our weekly food distribution. For $200, you can sponsor a child’s weekend meals for a whole school year! Reach out to Anna Thomas (athomas@ centenary-ws.org) with any questions.

SIGN UP NOW FOR CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ART CAMP 2025 JULY 14 - 17, 2024 Register now for CMA Camp 2025!

Open to infants through rising 5th graders, this fun-filled week features singing, handbells, art, Kindermusik, and more! The highlight of Camp each year is the camper-led worship service that concludes our week together.

Register now via the QR code for a special early bird discount! For more information, please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws. org).

CHURCH-WIDE OPPORTUNITIES NOURISH RETURNS Our Wednesday evening church-wide dinner and spiritual formation classes returns on January 8. We invite you to join us as we begin the new year taking exciting steps in our faith journey. There is something for everyone! For a full listing of courses available and weekly dinner menus, visit www.centenary-ws.org/nourish or scan our QR code.

CHRISTMAS EVE AT CENTENARY We invite you to our Christmas Eve offerings as we anticipate the birth of Jesus Christ.

9:30 AM • Pre-School Pajama Party Community Room 2:00 PM • Candlelight & Communion Memorial Auditorium 4:00 PM • Children’s Christmas Eve Sanctuary 6:00 PM • Candlelight & Communion Memorial Auditorium 11:00 PM • Candlelight & Communion Sanctuary ADULT FORMATION DISCIPLE BIBLE FAST TRACK: NEW TESTAMENT WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT NOURISH BEGINNING JANUARY 15, 2025 5:45 - 7:00 PM • ROOM 115 • ZOOM This group will cover major themes of the New Testament using the Disciple Fast Track study material designed to give busy people comprehensive engagement with the Bible over time.

You do not need to know anything about the Bible to join this study. We meet for twelve sessions: Jan 15 – April 9. Group participants will spend about 30 minutes a day reading and reflecting on scripture in preparation for weekly group meetings, led by Kathy Chaney and Rev. Marilyn Weiler. Cost is $20 for the study guide and you may also want to purchase a recommended study Bible. Childcare is available. Please click here/use our QR code to register by Wednesday, January 8.

PRESCHOOL PAJAMA PARTY TUESDAY • DECEMBER 24 • 9:30 AM Activities, storytelling, music, snack and more for our preschoolers and their families! Wear your pajamas and join us as we celebrate Christmas Eve morning the preschool way!

SAVE THESE SUMMER DATES! VBS: June 16-19; 4 year olds - rising 6th graders Camp Tekoa: July 6-12; rising 4th – 6th graders Children’s Music and Arts Camp: July 14-17; 2 year olds – rising 5th graders Older Elementary Mission Week: July 22-24; rising 4th – 6th graders Watch for registration information in the new year!

MISSIONS CREATION CARE MONDAY • DECEMBER 30 • 9 AM SANCTUARY We are re-purposing and re-gifting our Christmas poinsettias to our friends at Chrystal Towers, Sunrise Towers, and Healy Towers. Please join us! Contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws.org), if you have any questions.

BLOOD DRIVE TUESDAY • JANUARY 28 • 12:30 - 5 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Centenary is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive. If you would like to sign up to donate blood, you may do so by scanning the QR code or visiting our website. If you cannot give blood but would like to volunteer, please email Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws. org).

CHILDREN’S CAE RETURNS JANUARY 8 – NEW PARTICIPANTS WELCOME! Children’s Creative Arts Experience includes activities for children ages 2 through 5th grade each Wednesday during Nourish. CAE’s multi-faceted model engages children with various levels of musical and artistic interests, all while cultivating more regular, more varied worship leadership opportunities for Centenary’s youngest! Register via the QR Code. Current participants need not register again. Email Music Ministries Assistant Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws. org) with any questions.

YOUTH MINISTRY Today 10:00 am: Youth Sunday school 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Youth Christmas “Coffeehouse” (@ Youth Commons) Do you play an instrument? Do you love to sing? How about writing poetry or reflections? Come share your gift with everyone over a cup of hot cocoa and some yummy Christmas treats.

December 29 10:00 am: Youth Sunday school 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: New Year’s Eve, Eve Party (@ Bowlero, 811 Jonestown Rd.) Everyone is welcome to bring friends to bowl, eat (pizza and chicken nugget bar), play in the arcade, and make some New Year’s resolutions! Cost is $20 per person.

CONFIRMATION 2025 Starting on January 8, 2025 (through May 18), we invite all 7th graders to join our Confirmation class. We will meet each Wednesday night from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm to learn about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the spiritual life, and how they form us and help us to change the way we live our lives.

The hope is that through these experiences, you will come to encounter Jesus in a very real way and that encounter will change the way you live your life! For more information contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenaryws.org).

TRUST – A RETREAT FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS In a world that continues to spin in uncertainty and chaos, we invite all our Juniors and Seniors in High school to retreat away, January 10-11, 2025, to the beautiful mountains at Blowing Rock Conference Center near Bass Lake. We will spend the weekend remembering our Confirmation and how we continue to live trusting the Lord in all things. Together we will rest, remember, and recommit ourselves to the One who reaches out to us in love.

The cost of the retreat is $150 per person.

For more information contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenary-ws.org) LOOKING AHEAD January 5: ALL Youth Ice Skating (@ Winston-Salem Fairgrounds) January 8: 2025 Confirmation begins January 10-11: Junior/ Senior Retreat to Blowing Rock January 31: Sixers! Go to the Movies!

February 23: Love Thy Neighbor Annual Fundraiser For more information or to sign up to receive Youth Ministry updates by email, contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenary-ws.org).

Follow us on Instagram @centenary_youth.

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED The Centenary campus will be closed December 25, 26 & 27 for Christmas as well as January 1 & 2 for the New Year.

Welcome to Centenary

The congregation and staff of Centenary welcome you to today’s worship.

It is our honor to have you with us! Our ministers, staff, welcome team and ushers are happy to assist you with any questions you may have. We hope our worship will inspire, comfort and challenge you as we hear God’s message proclaimed through preaching, music, prayer and liturgy.

Membership

We are eager to share Centenary’s story with you. If you are interested in learning about church membership, please contact Rev. Meg Peters (336-724-6311 ext. 1361)/ mpeters@centenary-ws.org to schedule a time to meet.

Learn More

There is always something happening at Centenary and we invite you to join us. To learn more about Centenary ministries and events, visit our website at www.centenary-ws.org.

You may also contact our receptionist who will guide you to the appropriate ministry area.

CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS 336.724.6311 + Extension (for the Minister on Call • Option 2)

Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister

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Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries

Mary Ann Wexler Executive Director

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Stacy Holley ext. 1359 Adult Discipleship Specialist & Pastoral Assistant

Jonathan Emmons Director of Music Ministries

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John Markle Director of Operations

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Reverend Oliver Helsabeck ext. 1357 Associate Minister for Congregational Care

Doug Peninger Director of Communications

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Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children

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John Rogers Director of Information Technology

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Reverend Meg Peters Associate Minister of Outreach

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CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 HTTPS://CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311

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