C entenar y u n i t e d m e t h o d i s t w i n s t o n - s a l e m "Doorways" John 10:9-10 Sunday, January 11, 2015 8:45 am Sanctuary Morning Worship First Sunday after the Epiphany Dr. W. Mark Ralls, Preaching The Reverend R. Craig Ford, Liturgist Dr. Robert E. Frazier, Director of Music & the Arts Susan Bates, Organ/Music Associate The Sanctuary Choir We welcome you to worship, and invite you to greet one another with joy and affection. 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. † Please stand as you are able. Voluntary Christ Our Lord Came to the Jordan for Baptism ~ Johann Sebastian Bach Greeting & Mission Moment We invite you to pass the Fellowship Folder located at the end of the pew. Call to Worship Psalm 29 The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king for ever. May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace! † Hymn † Affirmation of Faith † #577 God of Grace and God of Glory ~ CWM RHONDDA Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare: 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 † 2 #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. Scripture John 10:9-10 I am the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and go out, and shall find pasture. The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. (ASV) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Sermon "Doorways" 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. Offertory Brother James's Air ~ Gordon Jacob The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want, He makes me down to lie in pastures green, He leadeth me the quiet waters by. My soul He doth restore again and me to walk doth make within the paths of blessedness, e'en for His own name's sake. Yea, though I pass through shadowed vale, yet will I fear no ill; for Thou art with me, and Thy rod and staff me comfort still. My table Thou hast furnished in presence of my foes; my head with oil Thou dost anoint, and my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy all my days will surely follow me, and in my Father's heart always my dwelling place shall be. † 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 God, we thank you that you have been the gate that opens the door of the kingdom to us. Bless these gifts of our abundance, and draw us all into the abundant life you offer to us. Amen. † Hymn † #568 Christ for the World We Sing ~ ITALIAN HYMN Benediction † Choral Response † Voluntary † Alleluia, Amen! ~ Carl Wiltse Toccata in C Major ~ Johann Sebastian Bach 3 Affairs of the Heart You are invited to the second annual DAYBreak Family Gala & Fundraiser Benefitting DAYBreak Respite Care & the Caregiver Support Ministries of Centenary United Methodist Church. February 21, 2015 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Heavy hors d’oeuvres Entertainment Silent Auction Bake Sale Tickets: $25.00 or $250.00 per table of 10 Centenary United Methodist Church Memorial Auditorium 4½ Street Entrance Reservations due by February 13, 2015 Call 397-1345 For Additional Information: Jan Sawyer (336) 397-1345 / [email protected] 4 DAYBreak Respite Care 5 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 centenaryonline.com. You may also find us on Facebook by searching “UMCCentenary.” Our Senior Minister, Dr. Mark Ralls, is eager to share Centenary's story with you. If you are interested in learning about church membership, please contact Dr. Ralls (397-1362) to schedule a time to meet. Each Sunday morning, from 11:00 am -12:00 pm, 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 centenaryonline.com 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 TIMES AT CENTENARY 6 8:45 am 9:00 am 10:10 am 11:00 am 7:30 pm Traditional Worship Simplify Praise Service Rejoice (Jazz Inspired Worship) Traditional Worship Roots Revival Sanctuary Memorial Auditorium Memorial Auditorium Sanctuary Wednesday Evenings ANNOUNCEMENTS CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS OVERFLOW SHELTER The chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Nash E. Hardy, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Reginald E. Parsons by Judy Hardy and family; and also in loving memory of Charles D. Goodnough by his family. Centenary is working with churches all across Winston-Salem to provide an overflow shelter for our homeless neighbors during the cold winter months. As our local shelters fill up and it becomes dangerously cold to sleep outside, our goal is to provide a warm and safe place for people to come and rest. But beyond that, we want to offer hospitality and friendship to our neighbors, remembering that when Jesus described his kingdom, he said, “Just as you did it to one of the least of these, you did it to me.” We offer our prayers and concern for those who are ill at home, hospitalized and in hospice care. There are many opportunities to volunteer in different capacities. Volunteers are needed to ride buses with our drivers on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights. We are also partnering with First Presbyterian Church in providing volunteers for meals, check-in, and overnight shifts. Individuals can sign up, or we also encourage Sunday school classes, circles, small groups, etc. to take a whole evening and cover all volunteer needs. More details and a link to sign up can be found on our church website on the “Missions” page. Donations will also be accepted throughout the overflow season for “blessing bags” to be given to guests. Needed items (all travel size, please) include: BISHOP GOODPASTER VISITS We look forward to welcoming Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster to Centenary’s pulpit at all four Sunday morning services on January 25. Several of our adult Sunday School classes have used tapes of Bishop Goodpaster’s sermons as a basis of their studies, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to hear him in person and see how our vision might be enriched and informed by his broader perspective on the Church. Bishop Goodpaster was assigned to serve as the Resident Bishop of the Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church in July, 2008, and reassigned in 2012. As bishop, he exercises oversight and support of Centenary and more than 1100 other Methodist churches across western North Carolina, as we live into our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. • non-alcoholic mouthwash • hand sanitizer •deodorant • baby powder • small packs of wipes • hand warmers •chapstick • small packs of kleenex •undershirts • warm socks • adult sized gloves and hats If you have any questions or would like to learn more, contact Rev. Sarah Howell (397-1348/ [email protected]). 7 CHILDREN'S MINISTRY YOUTH MINISTRY Nursery Care January 11 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. 8:45, 9:00, 10:10 &11:00 am: Worship 9:45 am: Sunday school 11:00 am: Love Thy Neighbor (LTN) set up Noon-2:00 pm: LTN & Medical Clinic 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. Acolytes Our torchbearer ministry is expanding! If you have a 4th, 5th or 6th grader and you regularly attend the Simplify service your child has the opportunity to help lead worship as an acolyte! Email Lynn Lilley at [email protected] if your child is interested in participating or talk to Kate May or Tammy Pollock for more info! Mark Your Calendars! January 16-20: LTN Leadership Team mission trip to GLIDE January 23 & 24: Confirmation Retreat to Camp Hanes RINGING AND SINGING SCHEDULE: February 1: 9 am: Cantus and West End Ringers March 15: 11 am: Cantus and West End Ringers April 19: 11 am: Cantus and West End Ringers May 10: 11 am: Cantus and West End Ringers ADULT ED. / SPIRITUAL FORMATION Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Many sincere followers of Christ, followers who are passionate for God, join a church, participate weekly in a Sunday school class or small group, serve with their gifts, and are considered “mature,” yet remain stuck at a level of spiritual immaturity—especially when faced with interpersonal conflicts and crises. We will address this void, offering powerful pathways to transformation that will help people mature into a faith filled with authenticity and a profound love for God. Come take steps in your Christian life and discipleship to learn from past experience and find personal healing. Sessions will include teachings via DVD from author Peter Scazzero. Participants will need the book and the workbook, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, available at Glad Tidings Books & Gifts (or as an ebook). This 9-week group will meet Tuesdays, January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3 (9:30-11:00am) with a team of facilitators from Centenary. Find details for all of our small groups on the church website under “Adult Ministries,” ask in Glad Tidings for the Small Groups booklet, or find one in the information stations. 8 Disciple Bible Study Fast Track – New Testament Have you always wanted to take Disciple Bible Study but the time commitment was just too great? Well, here’s your chance! Centenary is a beta-site for the new Fast Track version of Disciple and we will be covering the New Testament this spring in just 12 weeks. The reading is manageable and the weekly sessions are only 75 minutes long. Right after Christmas is a great time to study the life of Jesus. Participant Guide & Study Manuals are available in Glad Tidings Books & Gifts. This 12-week study will meet Tuesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (9:30-10:45 am) Rev. Jonathan Brake, facilitator Find details for all of our small groups on the church website under “Adult Ministries,” ask in Glad Tidings for the Small Groups booklet, or find one in the information stations. 2015 Lenten Study: “Do Something” In just a few weeks we will launch our 2015 Lenten Study. Be sure to join a small group, attend “Food for Thought” at lunch on Wednesdays (or watch on our website), and this year instead of just fasting from your favorite foods, get out and “Do Something” for the Kingdom of God. As you know by now … it’s right on your doorstep! For all the details, go to www.centenary-ws.org/ index.php/connect/ministries/adult/lenten-study SENIOR ADULTS January 21 • St. Paul's Episcopal • 11:30 am MISSIONS January Food of the Month The January food of the month is shelf stable milk (dried or in shelf stable liquid) and rice. Please bring your food donations to the Missions bins, located in the Reception Narthex at 4½ Street. MUSIC AND THE ARTS Calling All Artists You are invited to exhibit your work with the upcoming exhibit, This Is My Father's World. The exhibit will hang in the 4½ Street Gallery from January 22-May 21, 2015. For more information about how you may participate, please contact Ted Hill (998-8874 )/[email protected]. Express Your Creativity Through Sculpting! No Experience Necessary! Centenary member and sculptor Tom Ogburn is again conducting a series of sculpting classes at Arbor Acres this spring. These classes meet on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 – 3:30 PM for 6 weekly sessions (February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 and 25). Classes are for both new and experienced sculptors and will focus on creating a portrait or bust. A small fee is charged to cover materials. Although priority is given to Arbor Acres' residents, as part of our Music and the Arts ministry, any unfilled spots are available for members of Centenary. If you would like to put your name on the "I am interested in the sculpting class” list please contact Janice Lutz-Vanhoy at Arbor Acres (7484646)/ [email protected] . St. Paul’s Episcopal Church has invited the senior adults of Centenary United Methodist Church to join them for their January luncheon meeting, January 21. 11:30 am. It is always a wonderful experience to share in the ministry with St. Paul’s and all senior adults are invited to attend. Registration is very helpful in order to make preparations. Please register for the luncheon by emailing Charles Monroe, [email protected] or phoning 773-0446. It will be a great opportunity to enjoy fellowship with our friends at St. Paul’s. 9 ROOTS REVIVAL GLAD TIDINGS Wednesday • January 14 • Memorial Auditorium Another New Year! Is it our imagination because it seems that we were just starting 2014! So many wonderful opportunities present themselves at the beginning of the New Year; we are immediately overwhelmed by choices. Do we do this, or maybe the other is the best direction? How much time do I commit to myself, to my spiritual life? Oh, that is going to have to wait because I have far too many obligations now. 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, we remember Jesus’ baptism as told in Mark 1:1-11. We’ll use Andy Williams’ “Moon River” and John Fogerty’s “Proud Mary” as we talk about Jesus going to the Jordan River. Rev. Sarah Howell will preach on the meaning of baptism and will bring water from the Jordan River itself, which she brought back from a Holy Land pilgrimage last year, to be a part of the worship service. We meet at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights in Memorial Auditorium. Learn more at www. rootsrevivalws.com. STEPHEN MINISTRY Do you have the gift of compassion? Are you a good listener? Do you like to feel you’re making a difference in the lives of others? Then you may want to consider becoming a Stephen Minister. Training sessions for new Stephen Ministers will begin on January 6. We have an active Stephen Ministry program here at Centenary, and we hope you will consider becoming a part of this caregiving ministry. For more information, please contact Judy Reed at 768-2617 or 416-7218. 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. Our line-up of Bible Study groups is outstanding this year and offers some of the most diverse choices we have ever presented. Select one, you really can’t go wrong, and you will give yourself the most enduring gift of your lifetime. Glad Tidings has your books and can even provide help in selection, but do it before all slots are filled and you lose your place! Our sale continues, and we have beautiful new baby jewelry perfect for births and baptism gifts just arriving. The Sassy towels are a hoot, and if you need a good laugh, Glad Tidings is the place! Judy Jones, Manager (918-0346)/[email protected]. INCLEMENT WEATHER Listed below are the avenues you may learn of closings or delays at Centenary due to inclement weather. WEBSITE: look under the calendar tab for the inclement weather box RECEPTION DESK: call 336-724-6311 and follow the prompts to the inclement weather box TELEVISION: WXII is the television station where closings or delays are posted TELEPHONE TREE: sign up and you will receive a personal call EMAIL: be sure to sign up for our weekly email, on the website, and you will receive notifications directly in your in-box. 10 CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS Dr. W. Mark Ralls, Senior Minister [email protected] | 397-1362 Reverend Jonathan L. Brake Reverend R. Craig Ford Associate Minister [email protected] | 397-1334 Associate Minister [email protected] | 397-1353 Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children [email protected] | 397-1331 Reverend Sarah Howell Assistant Minister [email protected] | 397-1348 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 Doug Peninger Director of Communications [email protected] | 397-1368 Kristy Eaton Financial Assistant [email protected] | 397-1341 Judy Jones Congregational Care Coordinator [email protected] | 397-1361 John Rogers Director of Information Technology [email protected] | 397-1356 Dr. Robert E. Frazier Director of Music and the Arts [email protected] | 397-1339 John Markle Director of Operations [email protected] | 397-1347 Jan Sawyer 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 December 30 - January 5 Worship Attendance Tithes and Offerings 8:45 Tradtional 9:00 Simplify 10:10 Rejoice! 11:00 Traditional Nursery 104 87 139 359 39 Total 728 Offering Miscellaneous $168,072 14,145 Total $182,217 Sunday School 186 11 Ash Wednesday PO Box 658 646 West Fifth Street Winston-Salem, NC 27102 centenary-ws.org 336-724-6311 C entenar y u n i t e d m e t h o d i s t w i n s t o n - s a l e m A Stephen Ministry Congregation Printed on recycled paper
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