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"Preparing for the Future"
Matthew 7:24-27
Sunday, May 22, 2016
11:00 am Sanctuary
Focus:
If any of you grew up going to the beach with your family, you may have had that common experience of building
an elaborate sandcastle, laboring over it all day long with friends or siblings or cousins, only to come back at high
tide and find it being washed away by the ocean. That transience is what Jesus is comparing to people who hear the
Gospel but do not act on it. It is all well and good to hear the Good News, to learn the stories of Scripture and to
know the teachings of the church; but if that does not result in any change in your life, any movement to engage the
world differently, any motivation to reach out in love and service to your neighbor, you will be like that sandcastle that
was so suddenly and easily swept away. Our parable for today tells us that we must build our houses—our faith, our
lives—on rock, on solid ground. But what is the rock? Some might say it is a strong, mature faith—but that’s not the
whole story. The contemporary Christian band Caedmon’s Call has a song whose chorus goes like this: “My faith is
like shifting sand / Changed by every wave / My faith is like shifting sand / So I stand on grace.” We humans, even those
of us with the deepest convictions and beliefs, are fallible, and if we stand on anything that is ours—even our faith—we
risk having it washed out from under us. Instead, the rock is God’s grace and love. Throughout Christian history, Jesus
has been called the Rock—and Jesus is the one on whom we build our hope.
~ The Reverend Sarah S. Howell
Artwork
Sandcastle ~ Julie Marshall
Thank you for worshipping with us today.
Participating in Worship
Preaching
The Reverend Lory Beth Huffman
Cantor
Logan Trotter, soprano
Liturgists
The Reverend Jonathan L. Brake
Tamara M. Pollock
Instrumentalists
Monika Wilmot, violin
Emily Grissing, cello
Director of Music & Arts
Dr. Robert Frazier
Organist/Music Associate
Susan Bates
Choir
The Chancel Choir
Crucifer
Ben Wilson
Torchbearers
Connor Haas
Duncan Brown
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you are welcome to worship in The Hub, next to the Sanctuary.
LET US WORSHIP
First Sunday after Pentecost • 11:00 am • May 22, 2016 • Trinity Sunday
The Community Gathers
The voluntary signifies the beginning of worship.
You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation.
Please silence all mobile communication devices.
Voluntary
Greeting &
Mission Moment
Introit
*Call to Worship
Psalm 40
Come, God, Creator, Holy Spirit ~ Johann Sebastian Bach
We invite you to pass the Fellowship Folder located at the end of the pew.
O Love, How Deep ~ DEO GRACIAS
I put all my hope in the Lord. He leaned down to me; he listened to
my cry for help.
He lifted me out of the pit of death, out of the mud and filth, and
set my feet on solid rock.
He steadied my legs. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of
praise for our God.
Many people will learn of this and be amazed; they will trust the
Lord.
*Hymn of Procession
(stanzas one through five)
#79 Holy God, We Praise Thy Name ~ GROSSER GOTT *Affirmation of Faith
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or
distress, or persecution or famine, or nakedness or peril or sword?
No! In all things we are more than conquerors through the One
who loved us. We are sure that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor
principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers,
nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able
to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Thanks
be to God! Amen.
†
Act of Praise
#64 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty ~ NICAEA
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song
shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three
persons, blessed Trinity!
Prayers of the People
The Lord's Prayer
* please stand as you are able
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.
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Hymn
#368 My Hope Is Built ~ THE SOLID ROCK
(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
Canticle
Isaiah 6:3 and Mark 11:9
(Sung in Latin)
Sanctus (from Requiem) ~ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabbaoth, heaven and earth are full of
thy glory! Hosanna in the highest!
Scripture
Matthew 7:24-27
"Everybody who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice
is like a wise builder who built a house on bedrock. The rain fell, the
floods came, and the wind blew and beat against that house. It didn't
fall because it was firmly set on bedrock. But everybody who hears these
words of mine and doesn't put them into practice will be like a fool who
built a house on sand. The rain fell, the floods came, and the wind blew
and beat against that house. It fell and was completely destroyed." (CEB)
This is the word of God for all God's people. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
*The Word in Song
"Preparing for the Future"
#557 Blest Be the Tie That Binds ~ DENNIS
Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of
kindred minds is like to that above.
The Word in Prayer
We Renew Our Commitment
Invitation to
Offering
Offertory Anthem
Psalm 117
(Sung in Latin)
*Doxology
*Prayer of Dedication
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Laudate Dominum (from Solemn Vespers) ~ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Praise the Lord, all ye nations; extol Him, all ye people; great is His
kindness toward us, and His love is everlasting. Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is
now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen!
#94 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow ~ LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here
below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise
Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
O God our Rock, help us to stand on nothing but your love and grace.
Bless these gifts as signs of our trust in you, as evidence of our desire to
make you the foundation of our lives. Amen.
We Go As God's People Into the World
*Hymn of Recession
#61 Come, Thou Almighty King ~ ITALIAN HYMN
*Benediction
*Choral Response
Voluntary
The Lord Bless You and Keep You ~ John Rutter
Fugue in E-Flat Major ~ Johann Sebastian Bach
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JULY 18-21, 2016
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.
Rev. Jonathan L. Brake
Rev. Sarah S. Howell
Using Writing to Grow Spiritually
Registration Fee: $30
Spiritual Journaling
Liturgical Writing for Worship
Registration Fee: $30
Dr. Robert E. Frazier
Singing Is Good for the Soul
Martha Bassett
Building Community
Through Singing
Registration Fee: $30
Registration Fee: $30
Janet Boschker
Rev. Kate May
Photography Is Art for All
DSLR Bootcamp
Set Building for Worship
Registration Fee: $30
Registration Fee: $90
Rev. Lory Beth Huffman
& John Rushton
Creative Worship Drama
Registration Fee: $30
Rev. Dr. Anne Conover
Visual Arts in Worship
Registration Fee: $90
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
soulsticeatcentenary.org
Welcome Guests, Visitors & Friends
The congregation and staff of Centenary welcome you to today’s worship. It is our honor to have you
with us today. If we can be of assistance to you, please visit with one of our friendly ushers, located by
the Narthex entrance. They will gladly answer your questions and help you with any needs you may
have during your visit.
We welcome all our visitors as special guests. At the conclusion of today's worship, we invite you to
speak to one of our ministers who will be in the Narthex or transept exits. We want to address any
questions you may have and provide you with pertinent information about Centenary.
We invite you to visit with us again soon.
Each Sunday morning, Centenary provides morning snacks to our congregation and visitors in the 4
1/2 Street narthex, at The Hub, and kitchenette at Room 115. We encourage you to enjoy these items
along with juice and coffee as you meet and greet fellow worshipers. Your offering into the basket at
the 4½ Street and 2nd floor hospitality sites will allow us to continue, and expand, our hospitality
food items. If you have suggestions for food on these tables, please write a note and put it in the basket
with your offering.
Fellowship
Membership
LISTEN
There is always something
happening at Centenary and we
invite you to join us. Learn more
about Centenary offerings by
visiting centenary-ws.org. You
may also find us on Facebook by
searching “CentenaryMethodist.”
We are eager to share Centenary's
story with you. If you are
interested in learning about church
membership, please contact Rev.
Jonathan L. Brake (336-3971334)/[email protected] to
schedule a time to meet.
Each Sunday morning, from 11:00
am - Noon, you can tune your radio
to WSJS 600 AM to hear the worship
service. You may also listen at WSJS.
com Sermons are always available
at centenary-ws.org.
Contact US
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.
To learn more about life at Centenary,
contact the church office (336-7246311) and ask to speak with a
minister.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sundays
8:45 amTraditional WorshipSanctuary
9:00 amSimplify Memorial Auditorium
10:10 am
Rejoice! Memorial Auditorium
11:00 am
Traditional Worship Sanctuary
Wednesdays
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NoonFood for ThoughtMemorial Auditorium
7:30 pm
Roots Revival Memorial Auditorium
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS
The chancel flowers are given in loving memory of
Mr. and Mrs. S.V. Lore, Miss Sara Lore and Sara
Francis Jackson by Ann Lore; also in loving memory
of Dr. William B. Cashion by Margie Cashion and his
family; and in loving memory of Mr. Paul R. Webster,
Jr.(Dick) by Anne Webster and his family.
We celebrate the birth of Nolan Patrick Donley on
March 28, 2016. Nolan is the son of Ryan and Amy
Donley, and brother to Emma Kate.
We welcome new members John & Betty Earle and
Chad & Marybeth Terry, Laura, Kate.
In Memoriam
Christine A. Johnson
May 8, 2016
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.
CALLED CHARGE CONFERENCE
Tuesday • May 24 • 7:00 pm • Memorial Auditorium
Dr. Jeff Patterson, District Superintendent of the
Yadkin Valley District, is authorizing a Charge
Conference for Centenary United Methodist
Church to consider several pieces of business. First,
a Charge Conference must authorize any change in
a pastor’s salary or benefits. We are using the next
regularly scheduled Church Council meeting to
serve as a called Charge Conference in preparation
for the addition of Rev. Jeremy Pegram to our staff
starting July 1.
The other piece of business that will be considered
at this meeting is authorization of continued
study and planning for a possible renovation for
Centenary United Methodist Church. These plans
are part of the work of the Master Plan Update
Team that has been working since October of 2015
and a continuation of concept design work from
2014. The Charge Conference will decide whether
to authorize funds to complete schematic design
work, establish a projected cost, and hire a financial
consultant to do a feasibility study so that we will
have the information we need in order to make
a future formal proposal to be considered by the
congregation.
As a reminder, anyone is able to attend a called
Charge Conference but the voting members consist
of elected members of Church Council. Please be in
prayer as our church leaders consider exciting next
steps to discern these possible renovations and what
is best for Centenary to do God’s work as we move
into the future.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
YOUTH MINISTRY
Nursery Care
May 22
Join us for our Youth Ministry events today!
Nursery care for infants through pre-kindergarten is
offered during every Sunday morning worship service.
During the 11:00 am worship service, 3's and 4's in the
nursery have a time of engaged Bible storytelling led
by children’s ministry staff. Our nursery classrooms,
staffed by professional childcare workers, are located
on the second floor of the children’s building.
Sunday School Pick-up
For those attending our Rejoice service; there is no
need to leave the service early to pick-up your children
from Sunday school. When our teachers need to leave
they will take the students in their class to Room 209
where they will be supervised while they read and
play and fellowship with friends as they wait for their
parents to be done in worship. Room 209 is located
on the second floor of the children’s building.
VBS Registration
It is that time, and registration is now open!! Join
us July 24th-28th for a week of fun at Cave Quest!
Check the Centenary website to register by going to
the engage tab, then clicking sign-up!! For questions
contact Rev. Kate May (336-397-1331)/kmay@
centenary-ws.org.
Older Elementary Mission Week
June 28-30 • 9 am-3 pm
Rising 4th-6th graders are invited to join us for a
week of mission opportunity and fun. Cost is $30
per participant. Watch your mailbox for information
about how to register. Spots are limited, so register
early. Deadline to register is June 13th. For
information/questions contact Rev. Kate May (336397-1331)/[email protected].
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8:45, 9:00, 11:00 am: Worship
9:45am: Sunday school
Our Cornerstone middle school youth group (6th8th grades) meets from 5:00-6:00 pm each Sunday
evening, followed by a youth dinner at 6:00 pm. Our
evening finishes up with our senior high youth group
(9th-12th grades), The Well, from 6:45-8:00 pm.
Come be a part of this incredible ministry where we
seek to know God and to soak up the love of Christ
so we can share that knowledge and love with all
who we encounter. We meet upstairs on the 4th floor
and can’t wait to see you.
MISSIONS
Loaves & Fishes • May Food of the Month
We need individual packets of oatmeal and 14 oz.
canned potatoes. Items can be placed in the missions
bins, located just inside the 4 ½ Street Entrance.
Contact: Rev. Sarah Howell (336-397-1348)/
[email protected].
ADULT EDUCATION
For the full listing of all Sunday School Classes, find
a sheet in the information stations, or go to www.
centenary-ws.org/?p=40.
Young Adults Class • Room 115 • 10:00 am-10:45 am
We are in our 20’s and 30’s, learning how to live
our faith in a transitional time of life. Made up of
singles, married couples, and even some parents, we
take turns leading class sessions. Young Adult ministry activities and prayer concerns are also shared.
Leader: Lauren Polli (919-602-0505)/laurenpolli@
gmail.com.
Centenary Summer School Sessions
Sundays • 10:00 am • Memorial Auditorium
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
This summer we welcome to the stage members of our
community to share how they try to live as a Christian
in the context of daily life. You’ll hear how faith in
God carried them through challenges, how they have
grown from missed opportunities or through outright
failure, and how living as a Christian on the job has
become easier or perhaps harder through the years.
Each session will end with a short Q/A period for
audience feedback. Come for inspiration and to learn
a little more about a fellow Centenary member. We
have a few weeks still available for speakers if you
know someone whom we should invite. Contact Rev
Jonathan Brake.
Each Wednesday, Centenary’s Chapel is open to
everyone for silent prayer and quiet meditation from
9:00 am until 9:00 pm.
BACKPACK MINISTRY
Sometimes we fall into a trap where we think it’s
a sign of weakness to ask for help. So when we’re
stressed, discouraged, lonely, or sad, we try to keep
our struggles hidden and are reluctant to ask for
help. However, that’s not God’s plan. If you are
experiencing a situation that you just can’t find your
way out of, talk with Craig Ford (336-397-1353),
Deena Morgan (336-692-2314) or Larry Oates (336816-6135) to find out more about having a Stephen
Minister help you during this difficult time. All calls
are confidential.
Centenary supports the backpack ministries of three
of our local schools: Brunson Elementary, Wiley
Middle School and Reynolds High School. At the
end of each week during the school year we send
food home with almost 100 children to help get
them through to the beginning of the following week
when they can again count on a free breakfast and
lunch at school. It costs $4.25 to feed one child each
weekend. What did you spend on your most recent
lunch out? Could you pack a lunch for an extra day
to feed a child for a weekend? For more information
about the back pack ministry contact Ashley Maner
at [email protected].
Please invite your friends and those that you might
feel are interested. Please direct any questions to
Stacy Holley (336-397-1359)/sholley@centenary-ws.
org.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Stressed? Discouraged? Lonely? Sad? Don’t Suffer Alone.
DAYBREAK/RESPITE CARE
If you would like to help out at DAYBreak Respite
Care Ministry anytime Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays or Fridays please call Debbie Pilson (336397-1345). The participants are older adults with
some degree of memory impairment but who still can
enjoy activities such as music, arts, exercise, outings
and stimulating conversation. If you are caring for
an older adult with memory impairment and would
like to attend the monthly caregiver support group or
would like to bring your loved one to the program to
try out a day, please contact Debbie. We would love
to have you!
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ROOTS REVIVAL
WINSTON-SALEM GIRLS CHORUS AUDITIONS
May 25 • 7:30 pm • Memorial Auditorium
The Winston-Salem Girls Chorus invites new singers from
the ages 8 - 18 to audition their 2016-2017 Season which
begins in August. In addition, the 15th annual chorus
day-camp, "Summer Sing", will be held at Centenary on
August 1st - 5th for ages 8 - 14. For more information and
to schedule an audition: [email protected]; (336) 9224073; or www.wsgirlschorus.org.
Roots Revival is a worship service grounded in
Americana/roots-based music featuring Martha
Bassett and friends. This week, we continue a 3-part
worship series on the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit). For “Jesus,” we’ll use The Doobie Brothers’
“Jesus Is Just Alright” and some other different songs
to ask who Jesus was in history and is to us today.
Join us at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Learn more
and join our email list at www.rootsrevivalws.com or
contact Rev. Sarah Howell (336-397-1348)/showell@
centenary-ws.org.
FLOWERS AT CENTENARY
A beautiful way to remember or honor your loved
ones is through the placement of flowers in our
Sanctuary. If you would like to participate in this
ministry, please contact Paige Morgan-Foy (336-7246311)/[email protected].
PUBLIC THEOLOGY TALK
June 9 • 7:00 pm • Memorial Auditorium
On Thursday, June 9, we welcome Dr. Lauren Winner,
Assistant Professor of Christian Spirituality at Duke
Divinity School, as the speaker at the Third Annual
Public Theology Talk sponsored by the Downtown
Church Coalition. The theme, "The God We Can
All Believe In," is designed to bring our diverse
congregations and traditions together under one God.
Dr. Winner writes and lectures widely on Christian
practice, the history of Christianity in America, and
Jewish-Christian relations. She has written several
books, most recently, a book on overlooked biblical
tropes for God, Wearing God. Winston-Salem Girls
Chorus Auditions
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CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Shining Light on Mental Health
Tuesday • June 7 • 6:00 pm • Dining Room
All are invited as Shining Light on Meantal Health presents
"Support for Caregivers" with Dottye Law Currin, formerly
Manager of Educational Services at Family House. Dottye
holds a Master's in Public Health from UNC-G. The session
will focus on those who care for spouses, parents or children
with mental health needs. Please join us to hear Dottye
share strategies to enable caregivers to be most effective by
preserving their own mental health.
CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS
Reverend Lory Beth Huffman, Senior Minister
[email protected] | 397-1362
Reverend Jonathan L. Brake
Reverend R. Craig Ford
Associate Minister
Dr. Robert E. Frazier
Associate Minister
[email protected]
336-397-1353
[email protected]
336-397-1334
Reverend Sarah S. Howell
Director of Music and the Arts
[email protected]
336-397-1339
Reverend Kate May
Associate Minister
Tamara M. Pollock
Associate Minister with Children
[email protected]
336-397-1348
Director of Youth Ministries
[email protected]
336-397-1331
[email protected]
336-397-1337
Mary Ann Wexler, Executive Director
[email protected]
336-397-1346
Susan Bates
Martha Bassett
Organist and Music Associate
Kristy Eaton
Alternative Music Leader
[email protected]
336-397-1340
Contributions
[email protected]
336-397-1343
Stacy Holley
[email protected]
336-397-1341
John Markle
Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister
Doug Peninger
Director of Operations
[email protected]
336-397-1359
Director of Communications
[email protected]
336-397-1347
Debbie Pilson
Director of DAYBreak/Respite Care
[email protected]
336-397-1345
[email protected]
336-397-1368
John Rogers
Director of Information Technology
[email protected]
336-397-1356
Reception Desk • 336-724-6311
Minister On Call (Prompt 2)
RECORD OF OUR FAITHFULNESS
May 10 - May 16
Worship Attendance
Tithes & Offerings
11:00 am Worship
10:10 am Rejoice!
9:00 am Simplify
8:45 am Traditional
Children's Worship & Nursery
Roots Revival
Food for Thought
700
27
67
43
Total
Total
837
Sunday School
Offering
Miscellaneous
$84,134
3,335
$87,469
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