WELCOME TO WORSHIP
THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. BAPTISM BAPTISMAL RESPONSE Do you as Christ’s body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ? We do. Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include Margot, now before you, in your care?
CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY • NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • 11:00AM
With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround Margot with a community of love and forgiveness, that she may grow in her service to others. We will pray for her, that she may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life.
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
HYMN
#191 Jesus Loves Me — JESUS LOVES ME
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
GREETING INTROIT
All that Hath Life and Breath — René Clausen All that hath life and breath, praise ye the Lord. Shout to the Lord, alleluia. Praise him, laud him! Alleluia!
OPENING PRAYER Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
HYMN
SCRIPTURE — John 14:11-14
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #327 Crown Him With Many Crowns — DIADEMATA
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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GLORIA PATRI #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
#715 Rejoice, the Lord is King — DARWALL’S 148TH
This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY The King of Love My Shepherd Is — arr. Mack Wilberg DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Most holy and gracious God accept these gifts from our hearts. May they be used to share the message of your love with a world that is hurting. May these gifts shine like light in the darkness offering hope, and peace. May we offer ourselves and dedicate our lives to your service this week using our talents and time to build your kingdom. All this we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
BENEDICTION RESPONSE Amen (from Geistliches Lied, Op. 30) — Johannes Brahms
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POSTLUDE
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Thank you for joining us in worship today. SERMON NOTES
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CRUCIFER Louise Johnson
LITURGIST The Reverend Meg Peters, Assoc. Minister
TORCHBEARERS Thor Johnson Georgia Elliott
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Betty & Eben Alexander by their children & grandchildren.
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#213 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates — TRURO
BENEDICTION
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ANNOUNCEMENTS • NOVERMBER 26, 2023
WELCOME!
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/church-events
The congregation and staff of Centenary welcome you to today’s worship. It is our honor to have you with us! Our ministers, staff, welcome team and ushers are happy to assist you with any questions you may have. We hope our worship will inspire, comfort and challenge you as we hear God’s message proclaimed through preaching, music, prayer and liturgy.
WORSHIP AT CENTENARY
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS Today we celebrate the baptism of Margaret Claire Mabe, daughter of Zachary Mabe and Olivia Gilbert and sister of Madelyn Belle Mabe.
IN MEMORIAM
SUNDAYS
9:00 am • Memorial Auditorium 11:00 am • Sanctuary
Anne Andrews Henley November 9, 2023
MEMBERSHIP
We are eager to share Centenary’s story with you. If you are interested in learning about church membership, please contact Rev. Meg Peters (336-724-6311 ext. 1361)/mpeters@ centenary-ws.org to schedule a time to meet.
WATCH
Each Sunday morning, our 11:00 am worship service is broadcast on the Internet through our Live Stream. Visit www.centenary-ws.org. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the home page and click on either Live Stream or the Live Stream arrow.
HEARING LOOP
Our Sanctuary is fitted with a Hearing Loop system. Please switch your hearing device to T-coil. If you need a listening device, please contact one of our ushers. Be sure to sit in the pews located on the floor of the Nave.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CENTENARY
There is always something happening at Centenary and we invite you to join us. To learn more about Centenary ministries and events, visit our website at www.centenary-ws.org. You may also contact our receptionist who will guide you to the appropriate ministry area.
STAY CONNECTED
Reception Desk • 336-724-6311
CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS 336.724.6311 + Extension (for the Minister on Call • Option 2) Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
ext. 1362
Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries
ext. 1337
Mary Ann Wexler Executive Director
ext. 1346
Rick Gibbons Congregational Care Assistant
ext. 1342
Jonathan Emmons Director of Music Ministries
ext. 1339
Stacy Holley Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister
ext. 1359
Reverend R. Craig Ford Associate Minister
ext. 1353
John Markle Director of Operations
ext. 1347
Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children
ext. 1331
Doug Peninger Director of Communications
ext. 1368
John Rogers Director of Information Technology
ext. 1356
Reverend Meg Peters ext. 1361 Assoc. Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions
CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 WWW.CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311
The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father. SAVE THE DATE “NOURISH” Our all-new Wednesday evening dinner and programming night is here! Learn more about programming and sign up by scanning the QR code. To learn more about “Nourish” programming and register for dinner, please scan our QR code or visit www.centenaryws.org/nourish. ADULT FAITH FORMATION COME AS YOU ARE CLASS ROOM 112 CENTRAL BUILDING • 10:00 AM SUNDAY MORNINGS Life is busy. Parenting tweens and teens raises its own set of challenges, none of which are easy to navigate on our own. We face questions like: how do we instill faith and confidence in God in our young people in this challenging world? How do we guide our children through the gauntlet of middle and high school while keeping our focus on God and at the center of our families? How do we continue to nurture and grow our own faith while balancing so many responsibilities? If this is your stage of life, the Come As You Are or CAYR (pronounced “care”) class is for you. This is a community of parents, step-parents, and other adults invested in the lives of tweens and teens. Class is led by facilitators but focused on open, non-judgmental conversation among class members. No need to prepare or read in advance of class. We want you to come as you are! If you have questions or want to know more, please contact Erin Bonsall, Amy Lawson, or Meg Coppley. Class begins Sunday, December 3, 2023 with Max Lucado’s Advent study, “Because of Bethlehem.” CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ANGEL TREE Thank you so much for partnering with us to make Christmas memorable for kids in our community! You can drop your gifts off at any of the trees on Sunday morning or bring them by the 4 ½ street reception desk between 9-5 Monday-Thursday. We ask that gifts be returned by Wednesday, November 29 – they can be brought to Nourish. Then, join us for a wrapping party on December 3 from 3-5 pm! If you’d like to sponsor an angel, you can do so through the giving portal on the church website! Please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@ centenary-ws.org/ext. 1332) with any questions. SAVE THE DATE FOR KIDS DAY IN SATURDAY • DECEMBER 9 • 9:30-11:30 AM Infants through 2nd graders are invited to join us for a morning full of holidaythemed fun including crafts, games and more. The cost is $5 per kid. Register now through the Realm app, on the church website or by scanning the QR code. Contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org) with any questions!
IMPROMPTU CHRISTMAS PAGEANT SUNDAY • DECEMBER 17 • 10:00 AM We hope that kids and grown-ups join us in the Sanctuary at 10 am to witness and participate in the miracle of Christmas as we tell the Christmas story. There will be no Sunday school for elementary aged kids on December 17. We will gather in the Sanctuary where everyone will choose a costume and take part in creating a beautiful picture of what the first Christmas might have looked like as the story is told through rhyme and song. Please also bring sweatpants, leggings or joggers (mostly for kids ages 5-6) to help us decorate our Tree of Warmth for the students at Brunson Elementary. SAVE THE DATES FOR 2024 SUMMER EVENTS! • Older Elementary Mission Week: June 25-27 (Rising 4th – 6th graders) • Centenary Week at Camp Tekoa: July 7-13 (Rising 4th – 6th graders) • Children’s Music and Arts Camp: July 15-18 (2 year olds – rising 5th graders) • Vacation Bible School: July 29-August 1 (4 year olds – rising 6th graders) YOU CAN HELP FEED HUNGRY STUDENTS IN OUR AREA Did you know that we partner with Brunson Elementary, Wiley Middle School, Reynolds High School and the Winston Salem Street School to help fill their food pantries? At Reynolds and the Winston Salem Street School, we help stock food pantries where students can “go shopping” for food at school to take home. At Brunson and Wiley, we partner with them through the Backpack Program. The school administration identifies students in need of food and enrolls them in the program. We purchase “backpacks” through Second Harvest Food bank – each one has two breakfasts and two lunches. If you’d like to partner with us in helping these students gain access to food over the weekends, you can do so through prayer, financial support, and volunteering to transport backpacks to schools! For more information, please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org, ext 1332). CONGREGATIONAL CARE STEPHEN MINISTRY We are supposed to feel grateful for our blessings, but sometimes this can be hard if our hearts are heavy with feelings of sadness, loneliness, or discouragement. It can be difficult to find room for positive thoughts. Talking with a Stephen Minister can help. Through heartfelt conversations within a compassionate, confidential setting, a Stephen Minister can offer emotional support and understanding during difficult times. If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry, please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314), Wilba Brady (336-723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford (336-724-6311 ext. 1353). WEEKLY PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL TUESDAYS • NOW - DECEMBER 19 NOON- 12:30PM You are invited for a time of prayer each week in our Chapel. Resources will be provided for a time of independent reflection and contemplation.
THURSDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP DECEMBER 7 • 7:30 AM-8:30 AM COMMUNITY ROOM Join us for coffee, biscuits and fellowship. This month’s speakers, Libit Glenn and Frank Hassell, will share with us the wonderful story of The Betty & Jim Holmes Food Bank Garden. You may enter the East Building from the 4 1⁄2 Street or 5th Street entrances. To learn more about Men’s Ministry at Centenary, contact Chris Munnelly, Tanner Robinson, Michael Rogers or Tom Lawson.
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL From now until Advent we will be exploring Compassion from the Inside Out. Sometimes in the bustle and energy that comes with making a difference, it can be easy for all of us to focus on action and forget that compassion calls us to interaction – with God and with those who are struggling in the world around us. Yet compassion and prayer go hand and hand: the process of growing in Christlike compassion is nurtured through reflection and listening – both to God’s word and the experiences of those around us.
MUSIC & ARTS
CONFIRMATION 2024 Starting on January 3, 2024 (through May 19), we invite all 7th graders to join us as we meet each Wednesday night from 6:00 pm—7:30 pm to learn about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the spiritual life, and how they form us and help us to change the way we live our lives. You will not go through this class alone; you will pick a Shepherd (a faithful adult spiritual companion from our church) who will walk beside you all throughout your Confirmation. There will be several field trips, two retreats, lots of meals, and space to ask all your questions to help us grow. The hope is that through these experiences, you will come to encounter Jesus in a very tangible way.
A JOYOUS NOEL! ADVENT MUSIC SERIES Musical glad tidings to one and all as we enter the season of Advent! Join us in the sanctuary throughout the month of December for musical offerings that will instill the joy of this special time of year. • Tuesday, December 5, 7:00 PM: Piedmont Wind Symphony • Sunday, December 10, 5:00 PM (Prelude begins at 4:30): Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols • Sunday, December 17, 4:00 PM: Bel Canto Company SENIOR ADULTS
You can register for Confirmation in Realm. For questions, contact Tammy Pollock.
SENIOR ADULT NOVEMBER LUNCHEON THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 30 • NOON MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM Our keynote speaker will be Bishop William Willimon of Duke University Divinity School. We gather at 11:45 and lunch will be served at noon. To register, send an email to seniorlunch@centenaryws.org or call the church office during business hours. Luncheon cost is $10.00. Due to the holiday, the signup deadline is Monday, November 20.
LOOKING AHEAD December 6: Confirmation Parents Orientation December 24: Christmas Eve worship services January 3, 2024: Confirmation begins! January 4: Confirmation Shepherds Orientation January 5: Sixers! Goes to the movies January 7: Confirmation Bible Sunday January 19 & 20: Confirmation Retreat (Camp Hanes) February 10 & 11: Love Her Well event with Kari Kampakis
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
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.
COOKBOOKS There are still plenty of UWF Cookbooks for sale if you are looking for a Christmas gifts for friends and family. They are $25 each or two for $40. Please email Rev. Meg Peters at mpeters@centenary-ws. org if you would like to purchase one.. YOUTH MINISTRY Today 10:00 am: Youth Sunday School (@ Youth Commons) 10:00 am: Parents of Teens Sunday School (@ #307 EB) 5:00 pm: ALL Youth Friendsgiving! We know that you’ve had a lot of turkey, but there is always room for more! Join us for this annual event as we gather at the table with your Centenary Youth Ministry family. We will provide turkey and drinks; you bring the sides!
POINSETTIAS FOR ADVENT Once again, you have an opportunity to recognize your loved ones as we decorate our church for the holidays. Poinsettias can be purchased for $20 each. Orders with payment must be received by November 30, 2023. To order, go to the Give tab on the Centenary website. Once on the tab, select Give/Contribute from the dropdown menu. Once on the link, select Christmas Poinsettias in the fund menu. Be sure to include in memory/honor of names in the optional memo line. You may also mail a check to the business office. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ann Wexler (mwexler@centenary-ws.org/ext.1346).
December 3 10:00 am: Youth Sunday School (@ Youth Commons) 10:00 am: Parents of Teens Sunday School (@ #307 EB) 11:00 am: LTN set up (@Memorial Auditorium) Noon-2:00 pm: Love Thy Neighbor lunch and Medical Clinic 2:15 pm: LTN clean up (@Memorial Auditorium)
MEN’S MINISTRY THEOLOGY ON TAP TUESDAY • DECEMBER 5 • 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM The Men’s Ministry of Centenary invites all men to a gathering for prayer and local ministry focus. December’s meeting is also open to women and our mission focus will be Forsyth Jail and Prison and Potter’s House. Join us at Lesser-Known Brewery at 901 South Broad Street.
MONDAY • NOVEMBER 27 2 Samuel 4-8 & Psalm 88
THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 30 2 Samuel 16-18 & Psalm 91
TUESDAY • NOVEMBER 28 2 Samuel 9-12 & Psalm 89
FRIDAY • DECEMBER 1 2 Samuel 19-21 & Psalm 92
WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 29 2 Samuel 13-15 & Psalm 90
SATURDAY • DECEMBER 2 2 Samuel 22-24 & Psalm 93
SUNDAY • DECEMBER 3 1 Kings 1-3 & Psalm 94