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.
BENEDICTION RESPONSE The Lord Bless You and Keep You — John Rutter The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. Amen. (Numbers 6: 24-26)
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POSTLUDE
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(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.)
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY • JANUARY 28, 2024 • 11:00AM
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. †
Please stand as you are able
CANTICLE Jubilate in B-flat Major — Charles Wood O be joyful in the Lord all ye lands, serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. Be ye sure that the Lord, he is God, it is he that hath made us and not we ourselves. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture. O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. Be thankful unto him and speak good of his name. For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting. And his truth endureth from generation to generation. 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. SCRIPTURE — Colossians 3:15
PRELUDE
This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
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!
OPENING PRAYER Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #102 Now Thank We All Our God — NUN DANKET
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:
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We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love, whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children’s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we are kept in perpetual remembrance of the truth of Christ, and find strength and help in time of need. We believe that this faith should manifest itself in the service of love as set forth in the example of our blessed Lord, to the end that the kingdom of God may come upon the earth. Amen. 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.
SERMON — “Your Best Life: Express Gratitude”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY For He Is Our Peace — Philip Stopford For this cause I bow my knee unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family of heaven and earth is named. That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man. That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye being rooted and grounded in love may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with the fullness of God. For he is our peace who hath made both one. (Ephesians 3:14-19, 2:14) 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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SERMON NOTES
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CRUCIFER Louise Johnson TORCHBEARERS Thomas Johnson Chandler Marley FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Bill & Allan Hollan by their family.
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
HYMN
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#92 For the Beauty of the Earth — DIX
BENEDICTION
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ANNOUNCEMENTS • JANUARY 28, 2024
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 SUNDAYS
9:00 am • Memorial Auditorium 11:00 am • Sanctuary
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
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ADULT FORMATION
JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION
SALT WOMEN’S DEVOTIONAL STUDY 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS • 9:30 AM - 11 AM ROOM 112 All women are invited to join us as we delve into the devotional study of, “Soulfull” by Farrell Mason. Facilitated by Amy Lawson, we will begin with a meet and greet on Wednesday, January 31. Our devotional study will start on February 7 and run until April. We hope to see you there. Books are available at most online outlets.
HOW CAN WE CHANGE THE STORY? COMMUNITY OVERVIEW SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 25 • 5:00PM-6:30PM MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
MISSIONS
SAVE THE DATE: TOUGH QUESTIONS MARCH 17 • 5-6:45 PM Mark your calendar now to join us for a panel discussion, dinner and table talk! We will be discussing Tough Questions about supporting your child’s mental health. You can submit any questions on this topic you may have by scanning the QR code. More details and registration information coming soon!
BLOOD DRIVE JANUARY 30 • 2:30 PM - 7 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).
BIBLE BONANZA FEBRUARY 25 • 5-6:45 PM We would love for our 3rd and 4th graders to join us for an Escape Room style event where kids can put their Bible skills to the test! Registration will open January 30. CREATED BY GOD MARCH 1 • 5:30-8 PM MARCH 2 • 9 AM-3:30 PM Created by God is a study of human sexuality through a Christian lens that uses games, videos, discussion and other approaches to the material so it’s a lot of fun for everyone involved! This is a study for our 4th and 5th graders and at least one grown up. Registration will open January 30. If you have any questions, reach out to Anna Thomas (athomas@centenaryws.org/ext. 1332). 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 In the beginning, a Care Receiver said of her situation, “I don’t know if I can do this.” At the end of our time together, she said, “I have hope, and feel I can do this now.” That’s what a caring relationship is all about...someone facing a struggle getting over the hump. Stephen Ministry can be life-changing. 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).
Join us for a monthly series of panel discussions about social issues impacting our community. Guest panelists will explain critical issues facing Winston-Salem & Forsyth County - and how we can help make a difference.
MUSIC & ARTS ART IN THE ATRIUM: DR. BARBARA LISTER-SINK Art in the Atrium is proud to showcase the art of Centenary’s own Dr. Barbara Lister-Sink. Join us at our artist’s recital (Sanctuary) and reception (Atrium Commons) next Sunday, February 4 at 4:00 PM for a multi-media event focusing on Barbara’s myriad artistic talents. The exhibit will be on display in the Atrium Gallery from February 1 to April 30. SIGN UP NOW FOR CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ART CAMP 2024 JULY 15 - 18, 2024 CMA Camp is offered for infants through rising 5th grade. Offerings include singing, handbells, handchimes, creative movement, art, Kindermusik, and more! Snacks are provided daily. The week ends with a camper-led worship service on Thursday at 12:30 pm followed by a reception to celebrate the accomplishments of each child during camp. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled week! Register via the QR Code today! For more information, please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws.org). SUBSCRIBE TO SIGHTINGS & SOUNDINGS The newest issue of Centenary’s monthly Music & Arts magazine will soon be here! Subscribe via the QR code to receive your copy in your inbox each month. You can also find Sightings & Soundings on Centenary’s website (Music & Arts’ page) or pick up a printed copy from the magazine racks around campus or in the Music Suite.
February 4 10:00 am: Youth Sunday School 10:00 am: Pathfinders Sunday School class 10:00 am: Come As You Are Sunday School class 11:00 am: Love Thy Neighbor set up Noon - 2:00 pm: Love Thy Neighbor & Medical Clinic 2:15 pm: Love Thy Neighbor clean up YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL Join us every Sunday at 10:00 am on the fourth floor (@Youth Commons) for ALL youth Sunday School. As always there are breakfast snacks, coffee & drinks, and friends & fellowship before the lesson every week!
LOOKING AHEAD February 2: Sixers! Goes to SpareTime March 9: Love Thy Neighbor Fundraiser May 19: Confirmation Sunday June 2: Graduation Recognition Sunday June 16-22: Mountain T.O.P. ALL youth in mission trip July 20-28: YouthWorks Senior High Mission trip July 29-August 1: Vacation Bible School August 25: 2024 Fall Kick-Off! 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.
All of us really want to have good friends and to be a really good friend to others, but why can it be complicated sometimes? All throughout the month of January we will talk about these important relationships God has given to us and how can we be a friend like Jesus was and is. This is a great way to start the new year. Bring your friends and plan to come! “Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.” John 15 LOVE HER WELL WITH KARI KAMPAKIS The Youth Ministry of Centenary United Methodist Church is excited to invite all girls, mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, aunts...ALL the ladies to a weekend with Kari Kampakis. Kari is an author, blogger, podcaster, national speaker, and the mother of four girls. She is from Birmingham, AL, and her bestselling books for moms and girls have been used widely across the country for small groups studies and are available everywhere books are sold. Mothers of all ages and girls (Grades 5th – college age) are invited to join us for various events filled with fun, a little food, faith and fellowship as Kari shares God’s truth. Saturday, February 10, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mother Daughter dinner with Kari in Centenary’s Memorial Auditorium. Ticket Cost: $15 per person Sunday, February 11, from 9:30 am - 10:45 am Brunch for Centenary Youth in the Centenary Youth Commons. Cost: Free to all our teenagers! Sunday, February 11, at 5:00 pm An Evening with Kari Kampakis in Centenary’s Sanctuary Ticket Cost: $20 per person Contact Tammy Pollock, Youth Minister, (336-3997263) or Shelley Holden, Youth Ministry Volunteer Coordinator (336-794-3157) for more details or questions.
YOUTH MINISTRY Today 10:00 am: Youth Sunday School 10:00 am: Pathfinders Sunday School class 10:00 am: Come As You Are Sunday School class 5:00 pm: Middle School youth group 6:15 pm: All youth dinner - $3 per person 6:45 pm: Senior High youth January 30 6:00 pm: Twin City Conference basketball game. Centenary vs. Winston Salem Street School (@ Fulton YMCA) 6:30 pm: LTN Leadership Team meeting (@the LOOP)
MONDAY • JANUARY 29 Job 40-42 & Psalm 146
THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 1 Proverbs 4-6 & Psalm 149
January 31 6:00 pm: Confirmation – The Story
TUESDAY • JANUARY 30 Psalms 1-2 & Psalm 147
FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 2 Proverbs 7-9 & Psalm 150
WEDNESDAY • JANUARY 31 Proverbs 1-3 & Psalm 148
SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 3 Proverbs 10-12 & Psalm 1
SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 4 Proverbs 13-15 & Psalm 2