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"The Fullness of God"
Colossians 1:15-17, 19
Sunday, November 23, 2014
11:00 am Sanctuary
Focus:
The verse that comes immediately before our Scripture passage this morning says this: "[God] has rescued
us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have
redemption, the forgiveness of sins." As we draw near to the season of Advent, the nights grow longer and
the darkness deepens. It is into this darkness that God shines the brightest and most beautiful light that
ever was. This light is Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us, and that light changes us. Our vision at Centenary is
"Go--the kingdom of God is right at your doorstep." In Colossians, the apostle Paul tells us that whereas
once we were members of a kingdom of darkness, that membership has been transferred to the kingdom
of God, a kingdom where there is redemption, forgiveness, and light. That light is the light of creation, of
Jesus himeslf, in whom "all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell."
~ The Reverend Sarah S. Howell
Thank you for worshipping with us today.
Participating in Worship
Preaching
Dr. W. Mark Ralls
Liturgists
The Reverend Kate May
The Reverend R. Craig Ford
Lector
The Reverend Sarah S. Howell
Director of Music & the Arts
Dr. Robert Frazier
Organist/Music Associate
Susan Bates
Choir
Chancel Choir
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Crucifer
Molly Rivers
Torchbearers
Connor Haas
Kate Wattleworth
Carillonneurs
Lauren Branyon
Susie Campbell
Ian Goodman
Judi Griffiths
Emily Hoar
Mary Isom
Temple Kennedy
Ernest Logemann
Lauren Lott
Johnsie Mason
Anne Morgan
Dennis Moser
Jennifer Rogers
Musical Text:
Deana Vickers
O Clap Your Hands
Sarah Young
is printed with permission.
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Camille Jones, director
LET US WORSHIP
Christ the King • 11:00 am • November 23, 2014
The Community Gathers
Voluntary
Greeting &
Mission Moment
Introit
*Call to Worship
Psalm 100
*Hymn of Procession
Hymn of Grateful Praise ~ arr. Karen Buckwalter
We invite you to pass the Fellowship Folder located at the end of the pew.
All That Hath Life and Breath Praise Ye the Lord! ~ René Clausen
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.
Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his.
We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
#715 Rejoice, the Lord Is King ~ DARWALL'S 148TH
Prayers of the People
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.
*Act of Praise
Go, Tell It on the Mountain ~ GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere; go, tell it
on the mountain: God's kingdom now has come!
Baptism
hymn
Baptized in Water ~ BUNESSAN
Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, cleansed by the blood of
Christ, our King; heirs of salvation, trusting his promise, faithfully
now God’s praises we sing.
Brothers and sisters in Christ: Through the Sacrament of Baptism
we are initiated into Christ’s holy church.We are incorporated into
God’s mighty acts of salvation and given new birth through water
and the Spirit. All this is God’s gift, offered to us without price.
Together with these parents, we as a congregation promise to pass
on, and nurture in this child, a faith in God. As we make this promise,
let us remember and reaffirm our faith together:
* please stand as you are able
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We belong to God, eternal and infinite, Creator of all things and all
that is to come. We follow Christ, who comes to us from God, and
reveals God to us. He heals people and transforms lives, and calls us
to join in his ministry. He was crucified, died, and was raised again
by God, and reigns over all Creation; and he bids us to die and rise
with him in the service of the healing of the world. We are moved by
the Holy Spirit, together with the communion of saints, as members
of the Body of Christ, God's holy universal church. We are confident
in the forgiveness of sin, the power of resurrection and the reality of
eternal life. In all things it is our desire to follow Christ,by the grace
of the Holy Spirit, for God's glory.
As a community of faith, we covenant together to surround this family
with steadfast love. We will nurture Corbin as he grows in his trust of
God and service to others.
Hymn
Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, marked with the sign of Christ,
our King; born of the Father, we are his children, joyfully now God’s
praises we sing.
(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
Scripture
Colossians 1:15-17, 19
Now Thank We All Our God ~ arr. Cynthia Dobrinski
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for
in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible
and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—
all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is
before all things, and in him all things hold together. for in him all the
fullness of God was pleased to dwell.
(NRSV)
This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Sermon
The Word in Song
Let All Things Now Living ~ ASH GROVE
Choir: Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving to God our
Creator triumphantly raise; Who fashioned and made us, protected
and stayed us, by guiding us on to the end of our days. God's banners
are o'er us, pure light goes before us, a pillar of fire shining forth
in the night: Till shadows have vanished, all fearfulness banished, as
forward we travel from light into Light.
Congregation
By law God enforces. The stars in their courses, the sun in its
orbit obediently shine; The hills and the mountains, the rivers and
fountains, the depths of the ocean proclaim God divine. We, too,
should be voicing Our love and rejoicing with glad adoration, a song
let us raise: Till all things now living Unite in thanksgiving, to God in
the highest, hosanna and praise.
The Word in Prayer
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"The Fullness of God"
We Renew Our Commitment
Offertory Anthem
Psalm 47: 1-7
O Clap Your Hands ~ John Rutter
O clap your hands together all ye people; O sing unto God with the voice
of melody. For the Lord is high and to be feared: He is the great King upon
all the earth. He shall subdue the people under us and the nations under
our feet. He shall choose out an heritage for us, even the worship of Jacob
whom he loved. God is gone up with a merry noise and the Lord with the
sound of the trumpet. O sing praises unto our God, for God is the King
of all the earth. Sing ye praises with understanding. O clap your hands together all ye people!
*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.
*Prayer of Dedication
O Lord our God, you are the good shepherd. You continually reach
out to help us. When we are distracted and scattered, you draw us near
with your loving voice. We dedicate our offerings to further your work
in the world: to bring back the strayed, bind up the injured, strengthen
the weak, rescue those in danger, and feed them with justice. We pray
through Christ your Son, the great shepherd of the sheep. Amen.
Reception of
New Members
We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome
you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of
Christ and in this congregation of the United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church
by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness, that
in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.
We Go As God's People Into the World
*Hymn of Recession
#327 Crown Him with Many Crowns ~ DIADEMATA
*Benediction
*Choral Response
Voluntary
All That Hath Life and Breath Praise Ye the Lord! ~ René Clausen
Now Thank We All Our God ~ Sigfrid Karg-Elert
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Guests, Visitors and Friends...
The congregation and staff of Centenary welcome you to today’s service. It is our honor to have you
in worship 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 at the Welcome Desk in the Narthex. We want to address any
questions you may have and provide you with pertinent information about Centenary. Please return and
visit with us again soon.
A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
I hope you all are enjoying the cool brisk days that we have been having in Winston-Salem lately. It reminds
me that the holidays will soon be upon us. This is also the time when the church begins to plan our budget
for next year.
If you look at the numbers in the table below, you will see that Contributions have fallen short of our
expectations so far this year. We are $103,205 behind where we thought we would be at this time. Thankfully,
expenses are less than expected which helps our overall totals.
You may have received a note from me last week asking you to make your pledge to Centenary and go with
us in 2015 as we spread the word of Jesus Christ. If you haven’t made your commitment yet, I am asking you
to do so now. You are welcome to email your pledge to me at mwexler@centenary-ws.org, or if you prefer,
give me a call at 336-397-1346. Your pledge is held in confidence within the Business Office. If you have a
question or concern about making a pledge, I’d like to hear from you as well.
Thank you for being a part of Centenary as we “GO” and grow in our faith.
~ Mary Ann Wexler
FINANCIAL UPDATE: JANUARY - OCTOBER
January - October Actuals
Year-to-Date
Contributions $2,264,872.69 Other Revenues
$1,310,850.75 Total Revenues
$3,575,723.44 Total Expenses
$3,778,356.36 Total Variance
($202,632.92)
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Budget
Year-to-Date
Variance
Year-to-Date
$2,368,078.00 $1,220,583.96 $3,588,661.96 ($103,205.31)
$90,266.79
($12,938.52)
$3,843,985.80 ($65,629.44)
($255,323.84)
$52,690.92
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS
PORTRAIT DIRECTORY MAKE-UPS
The chancel flowers are given in honor of the 60th
Wedding Anniversary of Dr. and Mr. W.J. Grant,
III by Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Dillard and Mr. and
Mrs. W.J. Grant, IV; and also in loving memory of
Mr. and Mrs. William Logan Jackson, Sr., and Mrs.
Eve Taylor and Mr. Blake Taylor and Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Hewes Parrish, Sr. and Mr. Joseph Hewes
Parrish, Jr. by Ellen and Logan Jackson.
There is still time to be included in the next portrait
directory! Due to popular demand, three additional
days have been added: December 2, 3 and 4 from
3 pm - 7 pm. To make your appointment, you
may call Divine Designs Portrait Directories (4315892). Be sure to ask for the Centenary make-up
appointments.
We celebrate the birth of (Walter) Scott Petree, born
September 24, 2014, son of Tucker and Chip Petree,
grandson of Louise and Harold Pollard, and nephew
of Elizabeth and Rob Welch and Nell and Soren
Johnson.
PORTRAITS ARE HERE
We celebrate the baptism of Corbin Taylor Smith,
son of Bryan & Magan Smith, brother of Avery (5
years), and grandson to Susan Reiner.
We welcome new members Hector Perez, Rebecca
MacNeilage, Boyd & Randi Honeycutt and Olivia
Money.
We offer our prayers and concern for those who are
ill at home, hospitalized and in hospice care.
HAITI TRIP LUNCH PRESENTATION
Today • Noon • Dining Room
You are invited to hear from members of the mission
team that traveled to Haiti in October, who will host
a lunch presentation to share photos, stories and
reflections from the trip. The team will provide a
meal very much like those they ate in Haiti—rice and
beans, fresh salad, and pikliz (a Haitian dish of spicy
pickled vegetables). This simple but delicious fare
will be a great backdrop to the team’s sharing. Join
us in the Dining Room immediately following the
11:00 worship service. We will serve food at 12:15
and give the presentation over lunch. Contact Rev.
Sarah Howell (397-1348)/showell@centenary-ws.
org with any questions.
Today • Parlor • 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
All portraits from the Portrait Directory project are
in. You may see Rick Gibbons in the Parlor to pick
up you order.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Two Weeks’ Notice!
These three words can express so much heartache.
A Stephen Minister can be a caring listener to those
experiencing financial problems. A Stephen Minister
won’t give advice or make judgments – he or she
will care. If you would like to find out more about
Stephen Ministry for yourself or someone you
know (possibly a friend, neighbor, coworker, or
relative) talk with Mark Ralls (397-1362), Craig
Ford (397-1353) or Deena Morgan (764-4239) to
find out how you can receive help from a Stephen
Minister. All calls are confidential.
ANGEL TREE
All gifts should be returned on December 7. Please
bring gifts to the second floor gallery. For questions
about Centenary’s Angel Tree, please contact Ashley
Maner (397-1332)/amaner@centenary-ws.org.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
YOUTH MINISTRY
Nursery Care
November 23
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.
Join us for our Youth Ministry events today!
8:45, 9:00, 10:10 & 11:00 am: Worship
9:45am: Sunday school
NO YOUTH GROUPS TONIGHT!
Worship Bags
As you and your family enjoy worship together please
know that we have worship bags available during
all services on Sunday mornings for children ages
3-5th grade. The bags are located outside of both
the auditorium and the sanctuary. If you have trouble
locating them please ask an usher. You will notice
that the bags are different colors for different aged
children. We ask that at the end of the service you
replace the bags with their contents on their racks so
that we can refresh them for the next week’s worship.
Feel free to take home the children’s bulletin inside
and use it for activities during the week with your
child.
Christmas Craft Night
Today • 4:30 pm
Don’t forget, if you have signed up for Christmas
Craft Night that it will begin this afternoon at 4:30
and will be finished by 6:30. We hope to see you
there!
Kids Day In
December 13 • 9:00 am
Kid’s day in this year will be from 9am-Noon for all
kids ages 0-5th grade. Cost is $5 per child which
covers, snack, supplies, and gifts for parents. To
Register; email amaner@centenary-ws.org with
your participating children’s name, age, and allergy
information.
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December 2
6:00 pm: LTN Leadership Team meeting at LOOP (Thruway)
Mark Your Calendars!
December 10: Confirmation Parent orientation
January 7: Confirmation begins
January 8: Confirmation Shepherd Night orientation
SENIOR ADULTS
Poinsettia Delivery
December 5 • 8:00 am • Memorial Auditorium
We will be delivering between 140-150 poinsettias to
the homebound. Volunteers are needed to help with
this annual delivery. Please come to the Memorial
Auditorium at 8:00 am. Thanks in advance for your
help.
Senior Adult Luncheon
December 18 • 11:30 am • Memorial Auditorium
A beautiful program of Christmas music will be presented
by one of the finest soloist in the chancel choir, Kristin
Schwecke. The Senior Adult luncheon will also provide
an opportunity to recognize all who have helped with
the Senior Adult program throughout the year. You may
register for the luncheon by contacting Charles Monroe
(773-0446)/chasmonroe@yahoo.com. Note that the Senior
Adult Council will meet at 10:30 am, prior to the luncheon.
ADULT ED. / SPIRITUAL FORMATION
November Food of the Month
Food for Thought (Lunch and a Lesson)
Martha Bassett Band Christmas Concert
December 3 • Noon • Memorial Auditorium
The November food of the month is canned fruit
and cereal. Please bring your food donations to the
Missions bins, located in the Reception Narthex at 4½
Street.
Lunch is still $7/person. Come enjoy a great meal and
wonderful music as we welcome the Martha Bassett
Band back to the stage again this year at Food for
Thought.
The Big Silence Retreat
January 25-28, 2015
St. Francis Springs Prayer Center
Only a few rooms remain, so register now! Rev.
Jonathan Brake will be leading this “4-day mostly
silent” retreat again for the third time! If you would
like to experience the closeness of God in a beautiful
setting, then contact Rev. Brake. This retreat is open
to all adults, regardless of experience, with silence,
meditation, contemplation and other forms of prayer.
Optional activities on sight include a nature trail,
walking the labyrinth, praying the hours and much
more. Registration is now open and space is limited.
Information and registration can be found in the
information stations, in Glad Tidings Books and
Gifts or in the box outside Rev. Brake’s office (Room
317).
H.O.P.E. (Help Our People Eat)
Thanks to the generous support of Centenary, the
UMW and others, H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem is
pleased to report that as of November 17, 2014,
27,950 nutritious meals have been served to children
at risk of hunger in Forsyth County and 28,179
pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables have been
delivered to their families along with tips on preparing
the food. Your generous support and your time and
efforts have made this possible! We have children
doing better in school on Mondays because they are
no longer hungry, and families whose diet and health
are improving. Cooking classes have been started and
simple utensils are being given out because a lack of
equipment is another impediment to healthy diet.
Every dollar still furnishes a nutritious meal. Visit
hopews.org to see how to volunteer or contribute,
or look for H.O.P.E. through Love Came Down At
Christmas.
MUSIC AND THE ARTS
MISSIONS
New Exhibit • Go Out and Create
Now through January 22
First Gifts
Every year, as we approach the holidays, Centenary
members gather canned food to donate to our
Loaves & Fishes community ministry. Through these
donations, we are able to feed our hungry neighbors
and provide a meal at a time of year when shared
meals are an important hallmark of community and
family. You and your family can be a part of making
this possible! White bags are available around the
church for you to pick up and fill with food to donate.
Each bag will have a list of needed items attached to
it. Bring your full bags back on First Gifts Sunday,
November 30 (that’s next week!), the first Sunday of
Advent. We will dedicate these gifts in all services as
we join together to share the many good gifts that
God has given us. If you have any questions, contact
Rev. Sarah Howell (397-1348)/showell@centenaryws.org.
You are invited to enjoy the latest exhibit, located
on the first floor. The works of art are created by
members of the Centenary family.
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ROOTS REVIVAL
GLAD TIDINGS
Wednesday • November 26 • Memorial Auditorium
SEE’S CANDIES ORDER ENDS TODAY! If you
haven’t ordered, come in today and we will be happy
to help you.
Roots Revival is a midweek worship service grounded in Americana/roots-based music featuring Martha
Bassett and friends. Each service is centered around
one or two focus songs and an accompanying Scripture passage and theme. This week, the theme will be
gratitude as we relate the national holiday of Thanksgiving to the theme of thanks in Luke 17:11-19. Louis
Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” will be one
of the focus songs that will support our conversation.
We meet at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. Learn
more at www.rootsrevivalws.com
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Luncheon • December 1 • Noon • Auditorium
The United Methodist Women present "A Very Merry
Christmas Luncheon" with special guest speaker,
Tammy Pollock. Musical guests will include Susan
Bates and Cat Zachary. You will not want to miss
The Snappy Tappers as they tippity-tap us into the
holiday season.
LONGEST NIGHT
A Service of Healing and Comfort
Sunday • December 21 • 7:00 pm • Chapel
Christmas is a season defined by joy and warmth—
and yet for many, it is the time of year when loss and
grief are felt most deeply. Whether you lost a loved
one this year or many years ago, are experiencing a
painful separation or a strained friendship, feel the
grief of tragic world events, or are simply having a
hard time getting into the Christmas spirit, a Longest
Night service (sometimes called “Blue Christmas”)
may be a welcome change of pace. This contemplative
service will be help in the chapel as a time for prayer,
remembrance, healing, and song. Our Stephen
Ministry team will offer support through prayer
partners and lay ministers who may be a valuable
connection even after the service. Join us for an
intimate evening in a space where we might experience
grief and hope together at this simultaneously joyful
and difficult time of the year. Contact Rev. Sarah
Howell (397-1348)/showell@centenary-ws.org with
any questions.
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Today, we have Centenary Authors signing their books
in the Reading Room. Harry Underwood, Martha
Brown and Anne Pierce will have copies galore and
will place that special inscription just for you.
For those of you who have requested puzzles and
crafts kits from Melissa and Doug, we have received a
great selection of items from babies up to 10 years old.
What better time to Christmas Shop in a nice relaxed
atmosphere and really take time to select the perfect
gift for the children on your list. Two’s Company has
sent excellent hair accessories for the girls on your
list and we have some very cute board books that are
priced so well, you will want to pick up two!
Christmas Craft Night is tonight and Glad Tidings will
be open for some Secret Santa Shopping! A special
discount will be offered to all who shop tonight!
Good things happen when you shop Glad Tidings!
Judy Jones, Manager (918-0346)/jjones@centenaryws.org.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The next open finance committee meeting will be
December 16. The meeting will be held in the Dining
Room at 5 pm. All are invited to attend.
CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS
Dr. W. Mark Ralls, Senior Minister
mralls@centenary-ws.org | 397-1362
Reverend Jonathan L. Brake
Reverend R. Craig Ford
Associate Minister
jbrake@centenary-ws.org | 397-1334
Associate Minister
cford@centenary-ws.org | 397-1353
Reverend Kate May
Associate Minister with Children
kmay@centenary-ws.org | 397-1331
Reverend Sarah Howell
Assistant Minister
showell@centenary-ws.org | 397-1348
Tamara M. Pollock
Director of Youth Ministries
tpollock@centenary-ws.org | 397-1337
Mary Ann Wexler, Executive Director
mwexler@centenary-ws.org | 397-1346
Susan Bates
Organist and Music Associate
sbates@centenary-ws.org | 397-1340
Stacy Holley
Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister
sholley@centenary-ws.org | 397-1359
John Markle
Director of Operations
jmarkle@centenary-ws.org | 397-1347
Kristy Eaton
Financial Assistant
keaton@centenary-ws.org | 397-1341
Judy Jones
Congregational Care Coordinator
jjones@centenary-ws.org | 397-1361
Doug Peninger
Director of Communications
dpeninger@centenary-ws.org | 397-1368
Dr. Robert E. Frazier
Director of Music and the Arts
rfrazier@centenary-ws.org | 397-1339
Thad Lewallen
Director of Stewardship/Planned Giving
tlewallen@centenary-ws.org |397-1352
John Rogers
Director of Information Technology
jrogers@centenary-ws.org | 397-1356
Jan Sawyer
Director of DAYBreak Respite Care
jsawyer@centenary-ws.org | 397-1345
Reception Desk • 724-6311 +
Minister On Call (Prompt 2)
Pastoral Care: Reverend Craig Ford • 397-1353
RECORD OF OUR FAITHFULNESS
November 11 - November 17
Worship Attendance
Tithes and Offerings
8:45 Traditional
9:00 Simplify
10:10 Rejoice!
11:00 Traditional
Nursery & Children's Worship
Roots Revival
Food for Thought
86
76
138
355
55
50
58
Total
818
Offering
Miscellaneous
$106,911
3,710
Total
$110,621
Sunday School
243
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