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"Games People Play: Solitaire"
Mark 1:9-15
Sunday, October 11, 2015
10:10 am Rejoice!
Focus:
What's your favorite game? Do you like team sports or board games where each player is for him or herself? Do you like games of strategy or chance? Even when there isn't a board or card deck or court in front
of us, we all play games every day--not just CandyLand and Scrabble, but games with ourselves, with one
another, and with God. For the month of October, we explore just a few of these Games People Play by
looking at 3 simple games--Solitaire, Hide and Seek, and Twenty Questions--and an accompanying Bible
verse to examine how these games affect our interactions with one another and with God. Today, it's Solitaire. How do we think about individuality, about being alone? Is it good or bad? When and where do we
experience isolation? These and other questions are before us as we look at how Jesus often took time to
be alone and yet was also constantly with and for other people. Pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer
said, "Let [one] who cannot be alone beware of community... Let [one] who is not in community beware of
being alone." Each of us is created in the image of God, and together we form Christ's body. How do we
break down patterns of isolation and rejection while honoring each person's spiritual need for time apart?
Join us as we dig into the Games People Play and ask God what rules we ought to be playing by.
~ The Reverend Sarah S. Howell
Artwork:
Vintage Playing Card Suits ~ quisp65
Thank you for worshipping with us.
Participating in Worship
Preaching
The Reverend Lory Beth Huffman
Liturgist
Tamara M. Pollock
Musicians
Ken Wilmot, trumpet/bandleader
Martha Bassett, lead vocals
Federico Pivetta, pianist
Matt Kendrick, bass
John Wilson, drums
Drama Troupe
Laura Conyers
Braedon Rushton
Bronwyn Rushton
John Rushton
Kristin Schweckee
2 The Games People Play is
produced by special arrangement with
Contemporary Drama Service.
Mary Ann Smith, author.
LET US WORSHIP
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost • 10:10 am • October 11, 2015 • Rejoice!
The Community Gathers
We welcome you to worship today! Our deepest desire is that you
have come to encounter the living, loving God and find yourself
knowing His great love for you.
Gathering Music
Games People Play ~ Joe South
Greeting &
Mission Moment
We invite you to pass the Fellowship Folder located at the end of the pew.
*Call to Worship
Lord, you call us into your garden of solitude to reflect upon life and
circumstance.
Give us ear to hear your voice.
As we listen to that still, small voice, may we use it as a springboard
to minister to the greater needs of others.
Give us ear to hear your voice and seek out the community of faith.
*Hymn
#528 Nearer, My God, to Thee ~ BETHANY
(Found on page 6 of the bulletin.)
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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We Hear the Word Proclaimed
Drama
Scripture
Mark 1:9-15
Solitaire ~ Mary Ann Smith
In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized
by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water,
he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on
him. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved;
with you I am well pleased." And the Spirit immediately drove him
out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted
by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on
him. Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming
the good news of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the
kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news."
(CEB)
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
"The Games People Play: Solitaire"
We Renew Our Commitment
Offertory
*Doxology
*Prayer of
Dedication
Solitude ~ Duke Ellington
#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.
O God who is
alone and on
individuals but
work that ends
one and three, we ask your blessing on our being
our being together. Accept these gifts, given by
representing a body, that they might support
isolation and creates community in Christ. Amen.
We Go As God's People Into the World
*Hymn
#512 Stand By Me ~ STAND BY ME
(Found on page 7 of the bulletin.)
*Benediction
*Musical Response
Emmanuel “God With Us” ~ Ken Wilmot, Sr.
Emmanuel, Emmanuel. His name is called, Emmanuel. God with us,
revealed in us. His name is called, Emmanuel.
Let every heart, prepare Him room. O Come O Come, Emmanuel.
God with us, revealed in us. His name is called, Emmanuel
*Sending Forth
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Alone Again, Naturally ~ Gilbert O'Sullivan
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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 second floor coffee station, 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 (397-1334)/jbrake@
centenary-ws.org 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 go to WSJS.
com from anywhere in the world and
hear streaming audio of the service
as it happens. Should you miss a
live broadcast, you can always go
to centenary-ws.org and listen to the
latest series of sermons found in our
“Sermons and Downloads” feature.
CONTACT US
To learn more about life at Centenary,
contact the church office (724-6311)
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
SCRIPTURE READERS
The chancel flowers are given in memory of
Mr. James A. Gray, Norwood and Pauline Gray
Robinson, Bahnson Gray and Anne P. Gray by their
families; and also in loving memory of Carolyn
Gilliam Warlick by her daughters Holly Gilliam, Lisa
Jennings and Gwyn Gilliam.
The Word of God is read in every worship service
held at Centenary, usually by the preacher or
another clergy person. But hearing the Word in
different voices, especially lay voices, reminds us
that all are called to respond to the hearing of God’s
Word, whether ordained or not. As we encourage
more participation by the laity in worship, which
we have already begun through the incorporation
of crucifers, acolytes, and lay communion servers,
we want to involve laity in the proclaiming of the
Word as well. If you feel called to offer your voice
by reading Scripture in Sunday worship, please
contact Rev. Sarah Howell (397-1348)/showell@
centenary-ws.org.
We celebrate the baptism of Miguel Eduardo Jerome
Londono, son of Miguel & Nicole, and brother of
Barbara Isabella (4).
We offer our prayers and concern for those who are
ill at home, hospitalized and in hospice care.
LAITY SERVICE AWARD RECOGNITION
October 18 • 3 pm • Clemmons UMC
You are invited to celebrate as we honor Danny
Newcomb. The speaker will be Jane Boatwright
Wood, Smoky Mountain District Lay Leader. This
worship service will also feature special music and
a time of recognition to award winners.
ROOTS REVIVAL
October 14 • 7:30 pm • Memorial Auditorium
Roots Revival is a midweek worship service
grounded in Americana/roots-based music featuring
Martha Bassett and friends. Our October worship
series is called “That’s Not in the Bible.” This week,
we pick up the saying “Everything happens for a
reason.” We’ll use Stevie Wonder’s “Blame It on the
Sun” and Iris Dement’s “Let the Mystery Be” to
tackle this phrase and see what the Bible actually
says about it. Join us each Wednesday at 7:30, and
come for more conversation on each Thursday in
October at noon as we discuss Adam Hamilton’s
book Making Sense of the Bible at Krankie’s Coffee
(211 E. 3rd St.). Learn more and join our email list
at www.rootsrevivalws.com or contact Rev. Sarah
Howell (397-1348)/[email protected].
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Centenary’s Chapel is open to everyone for silent
prayer and quiet meditation every Monday from
7:30 am until 5:30 pm.
Our October 12 prayer focus is the World
Wide Church. The Church that God established
reaches across the globe. Although we have many
denominations and expressions of how we follow
Jesus, we all profess faith in and love for Jesus. And
so we are mindful that we have brothers and sisters
in faith that gather in churches all around the world.
Prayers of the People is open to all, so invite friends
and those you may feel interested. Please direct
any questions to Stacy Holley (397-1359)sholley@
centenary-ws.org.
COMMUNICATIONS
Are you a writer? Are you a photographer? The
communications department is developing two
committees and we need your help. If you are
interested in learning more, please contact Doug
Peninger (397-1368)/[email protected].
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
YOUTH MINISTRY
Nursery Care
October 11
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; 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.
Children’s Music
Our regular weekly rehearsals have begun! We
begin with dinner being served from 5-6pm in the
auditorium, followed by musical offerings for all ages
from 6-7 pm. For questions about children’s music
contact Rev. Kate May (397-1331)/[email protected] hope you will join us for a fun and exciting
year in children’s choir!
Fall Festival
October 18 • 3:30 pm
We will be having our fall festival at the Children's
Home. They have a brand new HUGE maze that is
sure to be some fun. Price includes maze, cow train
for kids, slide, barnyard animals, toddler hay maze,
and photo cut outs. We will not be providing food,
however there will be vendors there with food for
purchase. No RSVP necessary. Bring a friend and join
us as we gather at 3:30 pm. Pay by cash or check only
when you arrive: $8: 12 and up; $6 for kids 4-11;
Under 4 is free.
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8:45, 9:00, 11:00am: Worship
9:45am: Sunday school
Noon-10 pm: Join us for our annual all youth trip
to Carowinds & super scary Scarowinds. Be sure
to bring your things with you to worship as we will
be leaving right after the 11am service. Please bring
your $60 for your tickets, $10 for dinner and any
extra money you might want. RSVP is required by
September 27th to the youth ministry office.
October 12
6:30pm: LTN Leadership Team meeting
October 16
4:30-7:30 pm: Sixers Night – Maize Adventure in
Archdale
MISSIONS
Loaves & Fishes • October Food of the Month
Loaves and Fishes, our financial assistance ministry
and food pantry, offers support and sustenance to
our neighbors each Tuesday morning. Your donations
help keep our food pantry stocked. The food of the
month for October is canned fruit and macaroni and
cheese dinners (no milk needed). Please bring your
food donations to the Missions bins, located just
inside the 4 ½ Street Entrance. Contact: Rev. Sarah
Howell (397-1348)/[email protected].
Haiti Mission Team
On October 8, Centenary sent a team of 11 people
on a mission trip to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where
this morning they are worshipping with our Haitian
brothers and sisters even as we gather in prayer and
praise in Winston-Salem. The group is working with
Haiti Outreach Ministries, a Haitian-run, holistic
outreach center whose mission is “Sharing the
Gospel with the people of Haiti through evangelism,
education and medical care.” We encourage you to
keep them in prayer as they travel, work, learn, and
grow.
Samaritan Ministries: October 16
On October 16 (and the 2nd Friday of each month
thereafter), Centenary will provide 6 overnight
volunteers to Samaritan Ministries, one of our
wonderful homeless shelters here in Winston-Salem.
Volunteers prepare supper and breakfast for up
to 80 homeless men. During the night, volunteers
watch the security monitors in two-hour shifts.
Dinner, breakfast, and separate sleeping quarters
are provided. Shelter team members volunteer once
a month and work from 6:15 pm until 7:30 am the
following day. To learn more and to sign up, contact
Rev. Sarah Howell (397-1348)/[email protected].
Winston-Salem Street School Needs Volunteers
Would you be willing to come once a week for an
hour and help a student work through an online
class? All subjects needed. No experience necessary,
just a willingness to invest in a student who could
use some help and encouragement. Please contact
Camille Galloway (721-1110) for more information.
Stop Hunger Now
October 25 • 2-4 pm • Memorial Auditorium
Centenary is hosting a meal-packing event for Stop
Hunger Now. We will gather in the auditorium from
2:00-4:00 pm so that we can pack some meals that
will "Go" and feed many around the world who
wake up hungry every day. We will be packaging
20,000 meals, so we need your help! There are jobs
for everyone tall and small. We could also use 5-7
people to come at 1:00 pm and help us unload our
materials from the truck into the auditorium. If you
are available to help unload the truck, please email
Ashley Maner ([email protected]). Let's
gather together as the family of God and make a
tangible difference in the lives of God's children!
Contact: Rev. Kate May ([email protected] )
for questions or more information about this great
family mission opportunity.
SENIOR ADULTS
Senior Adult Luncheon
October 15 • Noon
The Senior Adult luncheon on October 15, 2015
will feature Mayor Allen Joines as our guest speaker.
The topic he will speak on is “What is happening in
down town Winston Salem." He will speak about
current activities and future plans for the city. You
may register for the luncheon by contacting Charles
Monroe (773-0446)/[email protected]. All
senior adults are invited to attend.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Our Stephen Ministers are Ready to Care for You!
We all go through times in our life when we could
benefit from a little extra care and attention. That’s
what Stephen Ministers are for. Stephen Ministers
are members of Centenary who have been trained
to provide confidential, one-to-one, Christian care
to people who are going through a difficult time.
They will listen, care, encourage, pray with you and
for you, and provide regular support for you as your
need persists.
If you are experiencing a situation that you just can’t
find your way out of, talk with Craig Ford (3971353), Deena Morgan (692-2314) or Larry Oates
(816-4239) to find out more about having a Stephen
Minister help you during this difficult time. All calls
are confidential.
BACKPACK MINISTRY
This program provides food over the weekend for
children in our area who might not have access to any
other food during that time. We have heard from the
teachers of these children that they come to school
on Monday mornings better equipped to learn and
have a productive day at school because they aren't
as hungry. Did you know you can feed a child on
the weekends for an entire school year for just $200!
For more information about the back pack ministry
contact Ashley Maner at [email protected].
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MUSIC AND THE ARTS
LATTE WITH LORY BETH
Spectrum of the Arts • Memorial Auditorium
All Events are Free
Meetings at the Church
Tuesday • October 13 • 7 pm
Dr. Edwin Wilson: The Visionary Gleam: Voices from
Home and Abroad
A poetry reading and lecture by Dr. Edwin Wilson,
Professor Emeritus of English at Wake Forest
University
Sunday • October 18 • 4 pm
The Gospel Sensations: Uplifting the name of Jesus
all over the world!
True harmony comes from God.
Tuesday • October 27 • 7 pm
Robin Voiers presents Isadora Duncan
A one woman play recounting the triumphs and
sufferings of Duncan’s life.
GLAD TIDINGS
It's Here! The Best Chocolate Party in Town!
Since 1921, See’s Candies has been an Americanmade, preservative-free chocolate candy unsurpassed
in quality, taste and a "cult-like" devotion from
delighted customers. Our informal pole at Glad
Tidings showed that everyone had an absolute
favorite.
If you’d like to attend a Latte with Lory Beth meeting
and you haven’t yet found a time that works, you
might consider signing yourself up for a meeting
here at church. Lory Beth looks forward to hearing
about your experiences at Centenary, and your hopes
for our future. There are three opportunities on the
calendar:
Monday, October 19 at 10:00 am
Sunday, November 1 at 5:00 pm
Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00 pm
Participation is limited, except on November 4. All
meetings are in the Parlor. Meetings last about 90
minutes, depending on the number of participants,
and light refreshments will be provided. Childcare
is available if requested at least 3 days in advance,
and children’s choir participants on November 4 will
have childcare available after choir ends so parents
can participate in the meeting. Go to www.centenaryws.org and click on the “Events” tab in the navigation
menu and then select "Sign Up" to register online or
contact Stacy Holley (397-1359)/[email protected].
POINSETTIAS FOR ADVENT
Poinsettia order forms are now available in the
information centers around the church campus. All
orders and payment are due by November 15.
You don't need an invitation to join the party or a
coupon to save big! Place your See’s Christmas Order
early and give your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers chocolates long known for quality without
compromise.
WOMEN'S NIGHT OF WORSHIP
Order forms are available in Glad Tidings or via
download at shopgladtidings.org. Place your order
before November 22 to pick up on December 6.
Remember… your purchases support Glad Tidings
outreach programs!
You are invited to a women's night of worship to
renew your spirit. Rev. Lory Beth Huffman is the
featured speaker and she is joined by the Roots
Revival Band. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Judy Jones, Manager (918-0346)/[email protected].
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Renewing Your Purpose
October 16 • 7:00 pm • Burkhead UMC
CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS
Reverend Lory Beth Huffman, Senior Minister
[email protected] | 397-1362
Reverend Jonathan L. Brake
Reverend R. Craig Ford
Associate Minister
[email protected] | 397-1334
Reverend Sarah S. Howell
Dr. Robert E. Frazier
Associate Minister
[email protected] | 397-1353
Associate Minister
[email protected] | 397-1348
Director of Music and the Arts
[email protected] | 397-1339
Reverend Kate May
Associate Minister with Children
[email protected] | 397-1331
Tamara M. Pollock
Director of Youth Ministries
[email protected] | 397-1337
Mary Ann Wexler, Executive Director
[email protected] | 397-1346
Susan Bates
Organist and Music Associate
[email protected] | 397-1340
Stacy Holley
Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister
[email protected] | 397-1359
Martha Bassett
Alternative Music Leader
[email protected] | 397-1343
Judy Jones
Congregational Care Coordinator
[email protected] | 397-1361
Doug Peninger
Director of Communications
[email protected] | 397-1368
Kristy Eaton
Contributions
[email protected] | 397-1341
John Markle
Director of Operations
[email protected] | 397-1347
Debbie Pilson
Director of DAYBreak/Respite Care
[email protected] | 397-1345
Reception Desk • 724-6311 +
Minister On Call (Prompt 2)
Pastoral Care: Reverend Craig Ford • 397-1353
RECORD OF OUR FAITHFULNESS
September 29 - October 5
Worship Attendance
Tithes & Offerings
11:00 am Combined Worship
Roots Revival
Food for Thought
550
100
48
Offering
Miscellaneous
$23,557
2,471
Total
698
Total
$26,028
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Ash Wednesday
Sermon Series
Solitaire
October 11 | Mark 1:9-15
Rev. Lory Beth Huffman
Hide N’ Seek
October 18 | Luke 11:9-13
Rev. Lory Beth Huffman
Twenty Questions
October 25 | Luke 10:25-28
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Rev. Sarah Howell
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Winston-Salem, NC 27102
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