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 would like to find out more about Stephen Ministry for yourself or someone you know (possibly a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative) talk with Bob Nations (397-1357). Our Stephen Ministers are ready to bring God’s love and care into your life.


SCHOLARSHIP

Emma Kapp Ogburn Scholarships Available

Methodist ministerial students who live in Forsyth County are eligible to apply for the Emma Kapp Ogburn Scholarship, administered through Centenary and the Winston-Salem Foundation.  Forsyth County residents who intend to work as lay persons in the field of Christian Education also are eligible.   For guidelines and an application, go to www.wsfoundation.org/students.  The deadline is June 15, 2013.  Contact Stacy Holley(397-1359)/sholley@centenary-ws.org for more information.


BOB NATIONS RECEPTION

Today • Noon • Memorial Auditorium

We will honor Dr. Bob Nations and celebrate the richness of his ministry. We will gather in Memorial Auditorium to bid Bob and Diane a fond farewell and send them forth with grateful prayer and hearts as they begin a new chapter.  To contribute to the Bob Nations Love Offering, contact Kristy Eaton (397-1341)/keaton@centenary-ws.org. Checks can be made to Centenary. Be sure to write Bob Nations Love Offering on the memo line.


CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Children’s Worship and Nursery Care

We offer children’s worship each Sunday during the 11 am worship service. After beginning as a part of the larger worship service with their families, kindergarten through third grade are invited to join Rev. Kate May in the Dining Room. Children will return to the Sanctuary after the sermon. Parents are asked to pick up their children from their reserved pews once worship concludes. Attending children’s worship is optional; children are always welcome to remain in the adult worship service.

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.

Family Movie Night
June 13 • 6:00 pm

Join us for Dolphin Tales in the dining room!  It is a great movie inspired by a true story of a dolphin who was rescued off the Florida coast after her tail became caught in a crab trap, this uplifting family-oriented adventure details the unique bond between an injured dolphin and a young boy.  It is a story that inspires hope and courage. Feel free to bring your dinner to the movie, along with a blanket to spread on the floor or a comfy chair. The church will provide popcorn!

Summer Sunday School Schedule

Combined classes will begin Sunday, June 16(5th grade will run on normal schedule through the month of June). K-2nd grade: Room 310; 3rd-5th grade: Room 304.

Hungry for Music Day Camp
June 24-28 • Rising 1st-3rd graders. 

It will take place at Mt. Tabor United Methodist, and teach kids about many different aspects of music including choral, instruments, chimes, hand bells and liturgical movement.  For more information email kmay@centenary-ws.org

Mission Week
July 9 -11 • Rising 3rd - 6th Grades

We’ll be working with some of our older adults, and around Winston-Salem for three days of service projects, games, Bible study, and team building activities.

Vacation Bible School
July 28 -  August 1

Two-year-olds (potty-trained) and up can join us for Kingdom Rock, the epic adventure that empowers kids to stand strong. God's victorious power isn't a fairy tale—it changes kids forever! Registration is now open at www.centenary-ws.org/VBS.


YOUTH MINISTRY

June 9
Join us for our Youth Ministry events.
8:45, 9:00, 11:00 am: Worship
9:45 am: Sunday school
Noon:  All Youth Trip to Wet-n-Wild to kick off the summer!  What better way to start the summer off than a day in the sun  and water.  Join us in the 4 ½ Street Lobby immediately following the 11 am service with your towel, swimsuit, sunscreen, liability release form, and $40 (which covers admission and your lunch). 

DATES TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR!
June 23-28: Hinton Rural Life Center all youth mission trip
July 20-28: Senior High Mission trip to Queens New York
July 29-Aug. 1:Vacation Bible School
August 25: Fall Kick-Off!
 

YOUNG ADULTS

Sundays • 10:00 am • Room 403

Centenary’s Young Adult Ministry concludes a seven week Sunday School series based on Adam Hamilton’s book Confronting the Controversies: Biblical Perspectives on Tough Issues. Join us for conversation on how to approach hot-button topics in a biblical context. The goal is not to offer an opinion but to explore the issues, see what the Bible has to say and provide a platform for discussion.

June 9: Homosexuality


ADULT ED. / SPIRITUAL FORMATION

Centenary in the Smokies
August 30 - September 2 • Lake Junaluska

It’s time to relax, worship and celebrate with your church family! Registration includes group events and meals (Breakfast & Supper on Saturday & Sunday). The cost is $185 for a single adult, and $280 for a couple; add $30 for every child ages 6-11 and $60 for each child over 12. Sign up at www.Centenary-ws.org/Retreats or contact Judy Jones (397-1361)/jjones@centenary-ws.org. Your registration for the retreat will be confirmed after you send Centenary a $100 deposit, and then make your hotel room reservation directly with the Terrace Hotel at 1-800-222-4930 (mention that you are with Centenary UMC, Winston-Salem).

Fall Small Groups

The Fall Small Groups booklets are due out in June, but if you can’t wait to see what’s in store, go to www.CentenaryOnline.com/SmallGroups to read the group descriptions and even register for your choice! For more information on any of our small groups, contact Rev. Jonathan Brake.

Chapel Class Guest Speakers for June and July
Sundays • Room 216 • 10:00 am

The Chapel Class invites you to join them as they host guest speakers during the Sunday school hour.  Speakers for the month of June and July are as follows:

June 9: Bishop Tom Stockton
June 16: Don Davis: Part 2
June 23: Maurice Wane
June 30: Salvation Army Band
July 7: John Trulove
July 14: Rev. Dr. Cecil Cave
July 21: The Reverend Sarah Howell
July 28: The Reverend Jonathan L. Brake


SENIOR ADULTS

June 20 • Noon • Joanie Moser Park

The annual Senior Adult Picnic will be held at the Picnic Shelter at Joanie Moser Park in Lewisville. The park and picnic shelter is located on Lewisville/Clemmons Road and is easily accessible from exit 242 on Highway 421 west. Detailed directions will be provided.
 
Entertainment will be provided by The Dan River Girls. Those who have heard the girls perform at Roots Revival assure us that we will not be disappointed. An appropriate and delicious picnic lunch will be provided by Centenary Food Services.
 
Please register no later than Monday, June 17 by contacting Charles Monroe (773-0446)/chasmonroe@yahoo.com. Feel free to bring friends if you wish. Lunch will be $7 per person.


MISSIONS

June Food of the Month

The June 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.


UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

The United Methodist Women are a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.  Not yet a member of UMW? Would you like to learn how UMW can help you connect with other women at Centenary through monthly meetings and various projects throughout the year? Take a look at our Circle Profiles page. See which circle, or circles, appeals to you. If you need help connecting, contact the membership coordinators, Anne Priester (407-4699)/anne.priester@goLRB.com or Frances Mundy (760-3303)/frmundy1@aol.com.


MUSIC AND THE ARTS

Spring Art Show
Now - July 11 • 4½ Street Gallery

The Music and Arts Ministry is happy to bring you the Spring Art Show entitled, “Blessings of Nature.” The exhibit runs through July 11, 2013. The spiritual reference for this show is All Nature Sings.

Sculpting Class

Interested in exploring your potential as a sculptor?"

Centenary member Tom Ogburn is conducting a series of sculpting classes at Arbor Acres in the Fall and Spring. These sessions meet on Tuesday afternoons for approximately 6 weeks and a small fee is charged to cover materials. Although priority is given to Arbor Acres residents, occasionally there is an open spot for a member of Centenary. If you would like to put your name on an "I am interested in the sculpting class" list so that you could be called if there is an opening, please contact Misty Decker at Arbor Acres (464-0682)/mdecker@arboracres.org.


GIVING MADE EASY

Don’t like writing checks, don’t carry cash? Prefer to do your church giving using a credit or debit card? Monthly giving at Centenary makes it easy. There are two ways:

1. You can make a recurring gift or a single donation online thru the Centenary website:
-Go to: www.centenaryonline.com
-Under the “Resources” tab click on “Online Giving”and follow instructions

2. Use the new Giving Kiosk in the Reception Narthex just beside the handicap ramp. Once you set yourself up the first time you can then just swipe your credit or debit card and make a contribution or pay for certain functions going on at church such as Centenary Table.
For assistance or details contact: Kristy Eaton (397-1341)/keaton@centenary-ws.org.

Legacy Giving

Have you ever thought about endowing your annual gift to the church forever?  An Estate or Current Legacy Gift to Centenary will endow your annual gift long after your lifetime.    For more information or if Centenary is currently part of your estate plan, please let us know.  Contact Thad Lewallen – Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving (397-1352)/ tlewallen@centenary-ws.org.


GLAD TIDINGS

Your best friend has just found out that she is going to become a Grandmother, and it is time to celebrate!  Glad Tidings suggests a special “welcome to the club” gift, a little book titled Always Have Popsicles How to Be The Best Grandparent and Really Enjoy Your Grandchildren by Rebecca Harvin.  There are pages and pages, each filled with one suggestion for an idea to build that lasting cherished relationship with a grandchild.  What fun, and Glad Tidings will be keeping a register to make certain there will be no duplicates of this gift to the receiver.

The Grand Super Summer Inventory Sale continues!  Come now for the best selection and stock up on birthday, wedding and baby gifts!

Shop Glad Tidings where gift giving is made easy!

Judy Jones, Manager  (399-5003)


ROOTS REVIVAL

Wednesday • June 12 • 7:30 pm • Auditorium

Roots Revival is a midweek worship service grounded in Americana/roots-based music featuring Martha Bassett and friends. This week, Mark Ralls will preach, and our service will be built around the song “Miss Ohio” by Gillian Welch and the old hymn “Farther Along.” We meet each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium unless otherwise noted. Learn more at www.rootsrevivalws.com.


FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Tuesday • June 18 • 5:00 pm • Dining Room

The next meeting of the Finance Committee is June 18. This meeting is open to all members of the congregation.
 

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