What's Happening
What’s Happening
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Announcements
Church Council
Church Council will meet on Tuesday, September 7 (7:00 pm) in the Dining Room.
Small Group Studies: It's Not Too Late To Sign-up!
Small Group Studies begin this September, but it is not to late for you to join a group! You can pick up a
2010 Registration Brochure from one of the many Information Centers around the church or download your form at
centenaryonline.com/groups. Once you have completed your form, drop it off at Room 218. Questions/Testimonials: Call Judy Jones (397-1361).
Portrait Directory Sign-ups Online Now!
Members can now schedule their Portrait Directory appointments online. A special webpage has been established on Centenary's website at
www.centenaryonline.com/directory. Portrait Sessions begin September 21.
Faithworx: October 16
Next month, Centenary's groundbreaking Faithworx event returns for its second straight year. This year, proceeds from the Faithworx Rummage Sale will go toward raising money for community ministries. The sale will take place in the Snavely Building on Saturday, October 16 (8:00 am until 1:00 pm).
Donations Accepted:
Please bring your gently-used items to Centenary between September 27-October 9. The Faithworx Collections Team will be available to assist you Monday - Saturday / (9:30 am - 1:00 pm). Items may be dropped off at the 4 ½ Street entrance to the Snavely Building, directly across the street from the entrance to Centenary’s Auditorium.
If you have questions, or would like to volunteer, please contact Tracy Mohr /
tmohr1@triad.rr.com or Abby Hedgecock /
ahedgecock@centenary-ws.org.
In the Footsteps of Jesus and St. Paul
Dr. Peter Graves will be leading a party from Centenary on a Mediterranean cruise to follow Paul’s Fourth Missionary Journey. Departing October 13, 2011, we will be flying to Rome where we board ‘The Mariner of the Seas’. We will then be visiting such places as Naples, Jerusalem, Galilee, Rhodes, Ephesus, Corinth and Athens. Leaflets and application forms are available from Dr. Graves or his administrative assistant, Chris Campbell (336-397-1359).
An Orientation Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 16 (6:00 pm) in the Dining Room and again on Wednesday, September 22 (1:15 pm) in Room 115. Full details will be given during these meetings.
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University
The Bible says more about money than love. Whether you are well off, or struggling, come see how to implement these Biblical truths in your life. The class is 13 weeks long and focuses on personal financial management as taught by Dave Ramsey. It includes setting priorities, getting out of debt, planning for retirement, planning for college, purchasing a home, insurance and super saving.
If you are have questions you may attend the first class on September 12 for free. If you elect to join the class, you may register that night for $108 (still a significant discount).
- Class Begins: September 12 (5:00 – 7:00 pm), Room 112, child care available
- Registration: $99.51 / due September 1 (per family, single or engaged couple)
- Late Registration: $108 / due September 12
- Information: Don or Patsy Dwiggins (760-8894) / patsydwiggins@gmail.com
The Bethlehem Community Center
The Bethlehem Community Center will present "Bethlehem's Night of Light" on Friday, September 17 (6:00 pm) at Centenary United Methodist Church (646 W. Fifth St.). Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster will be our speaker. Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm.
Tickets are $25 and must be purchased by September 10. You may purchase your tickets from the Bethlehem Center (722-6264) or the Winston-Salem District Office (725-4502).
Gray Cottage Work Day!
Centenary UMC will spend Saturday, October 30 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) cleaning and repairing Gray Cottage. Join us with your cleaning supplies and a bag lunch. Please bring cleaning supplies for bathrooms, kitchens, windows and dusting! Please contact Reverend Maria Edmonds if you plan to come so she can schedule different projects for the day.
Directions to Gray Cottage:
When you enter the Children’s Home off of Reynolda Road, park in front of the Administration Building (first building you see at the entrance). Gray Cottage is the building directly across from the Administration Building.
Child Care
Foundations at 4 ½ Street-Centenary Child Care Center is enrolling for the 2010 school year! We have a few spots left in Infant, Three, and Four-Year-Old classrooms. Contact Marissa Corra (723-0189) / mcorra@centenary-ws.org for more details.
Stressed? Discouraged? Lonely? Sad? Don’t Suffer Alone. Help is Available.
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. Galatians 6:2 says, “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” God wants us to care for others—and allow others to care for us in our time of need. If you’re sad or struggling inside, don’t suffer alone. Ask for help. We’ve got a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to provide confidential one-to-one care, encouragement, and support to help you through a tough time. Find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking with Dr. Bob Nations (397-1354).
