April 3, 2022 • 9am Worship

WELCOME TO WORSHIP

FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT • APRIL 3, 2022 • 9:00AM

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC

The Only Name (Yours Will Be) — Benji Cowart

GREETING OPENING PRAYER

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HYMN

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Merciful God, who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ delivered and saved the world: Grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross, we may triumph in the power of his victory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Starts With Me — Paul Moak and Tim Timmons

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

#885 A Modern Affirmation

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

After each prayer, the leader may conclude: Lord, in your mercy.

All may respond: Hear our prayer.

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SCRIPTURE

GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED

John 12:1-8 (pew Bible New Testament page 129)

This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON

THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS AND GIVES THANKS OFFERTORY

Perfect Peace — Laura Story

DOXOLOGY

#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th

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Please stand as you are able.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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Almighty and forgiving God, we your unworthy servants give you most humble thanks for all your goodness and loving kindness, to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ, for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. Give us such an awareness of your mercies, that our hearts may be thankful, and that we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to your service and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

WE CELEBRATE HOLY COMMUNION INVITATION TO COMMUNION

Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess before God and one another.

CONFESSION AND PARDON

The congregation is invited to follow the communion liturgy beginning on page 12 of the hymnal.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 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.

RECEIVING OF ELEMENTS RESPONSE CLOSING PRAYER

Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN

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Open the Eyes of My Heart — Paul Baloche

BENEDICTION

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CELEBRATION MUSIC

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Start a Fire — Chad Mattson, Jonathan Lowry and Seth Mosley

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/engage.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

NO CHILDREN'S WORSHIP TODAY Because we celebrate communion on the first Sunday of each month, there is no Children’s Worship. K-3rd graders will remain in the service with their grown-ups to participate in worship and communion together. If you did not pick up a worship bag on your way in, they are available in the narthex and outside the East transept. We look forward to having your child join us for children's worship next week!

APRIL PLAYDATE • SUNDAY • APRIL 9 • 9 AM Infants through 2 year olds and their families are invited to join us for a playdate at Hanes Park from 9 – 10:30 AM. Come play and enjoy a time of fellowship! Contact Jeanette Juran (ext. 1332/ jjuran@centenary-ws.org) with questions or for more information.

EASTER EGG HUNT • SUNDAY • APRIL 17 • 10 AM Our Easter Egg Hunt is back! We'll have an egg hunt at 10 AM on Easter (April 17) for toddlers - 5th graders. We hope you'll join us on the 5th Street Lawn!

PALM SUNDAY PARADE • SUNDAY • APRIL 10 • 11 AM This year when we, at Centenary, celebrate Palm Sunday we will do so with a Palm Parade of our elementary aged children at the 11 am service.

Any child wishing to participate should gather inside the 5th Street entrance of the East Building at 10:45 am. We will parade into the Sanctuary and then be seated in the children's worship pews until it is time to go to children's worship. At that time all children who participate in the parade will be able to come to children's worship.

Questions? Contact Kate May (ext. 1331/kmay@centenary-ws. org).

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

SELAH Used in the Psalms, "Selah" can be interpreted as an invitation to pause, listen, and reflect. During Lent, we are extended a similar invitation. Our Chapel is available for prayer and reflection. On the Wednesdays during Lent (March 9-April 13), from 11 am-1 pm, a volunteer from our Congregational Care ministries will be present in the Chapel to offer prayer and support. For questions or more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.

MISSIONS

MISSION SERVICE OPPOTUNITIES Rev. Meg Gaston is compiling a list of people interested in serving on Centenary’s mission work team for future opportunities. If you are interested in joining either a multi-day trip (usually away from Winston Salem) or for a single day local activity (4-8 hours) please email Rev. Meg Gaston to let her know.

MUSIC & THE ARTS

CHANCEL CHOIR CONCERT • TODAY • 3 PM The Chancel Choir joins forces with the Piedmont Wind Symphony Brass and members of the Greensboro Symphony Master Chorale to present a brief, jubilant program featuring the first movement of John Rutter’s Gloria along with sacred music by Mack Wilberg, Dan Forrest, and Paul Basler. Register for a FREE ticket at https://www. piedmontwindsymphony.com.

NEW KINDERMUSIK OFFERINGS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS In collaboration with the Child Care Resource Center of WinstonSalem, Centenary’s music ministry now offers Kindermusik to infants and toddlers each Wednesday morning. All children from birth through age 2 are invited to join us for classes using awardwinning Kindermusik curricula taught by licensed and experienced Kindermusik educators. Contact Carol Penney, Early Music Education Specialist (336-420-3220/penney.carol@gmail.com).

SENIOR ADULTS

LUNCHEON • APRIL 21, 2022 Our speaker will be Eric Aft, the Chief Executive Officer of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. The Food Bank has made an amazing impact and provided food for thousands of people in the Winston-Salem area. We will gather at 11:45 am and lunch will be served at noon. Please contact Charles Monroe to register: chasmonroe@yahoo.com. The cost of the luncheon is $10.00.

YOUTH MINISTRY

SAVE THE DATE • APRIL 23, 2022 The 16th Annual Love Thy Neighbor Friends for Fashion Runway Show & Auction is coming your way. For more information or to discover exciting ways you can participate, please contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenary-ws.org).

JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION

BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL The Justice & Reconciliation Ministry invites you to a guided tour of "Black is Beautiful" at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, featuring the photography of Kwame Brathwaite. Tours will be guided by Reynolda House docents, Louise Bazemore and Wilba Brady on Thursday, April 7 and Sunday, April 10 from 2-3:30 pm and Tuesday, April 12-10-11:30 am.

Admission $18; members of Reynolda House admitted free. For more information: https://reynolda.org/museum/exhibitions/blackis-beautiful-the-photography-of-kwame-brathwaite/ Register at centenary-ws.org/engage. Contact Rev. Bret Cogan or Suzanne Epermanis with any questions.

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CARD MINISTRY BEGINS SECOND YEAR The Centenary Card Ministry is excited to begin its second year of ministry! We are seeking volunteers to assist in writing notes of prayer and encouragement to members of our congregation and community. Please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman for more information or to volunteer.

IN MEMORIUM George Michael “Mike” Fagan March 12, 2022

Samuel James Zachary March 18, 2022

Peggy R. Rhodes March 21, 2022

The ministers and members of Centenary extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.

PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister LITURGIST The Reverend Bret Cogan, Associate Minister

MUSIC Eddie Pollock, Band Leader Lydia Berger • Nathan Clark • Sam Clark Matthew Epermanis • Joanna Holden • Jacob Hollar Larry Hollar • Amy Goodman • Lilly Robbins

Musical texts are printed with permission.

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