WELCOME TO WORSHIP
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT • MARCH 3, 2024 • 11:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS
The prelude 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
PRELUDE
GREETING
INTROIT
†OPENING PRAYER
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
†HYMN OF PROCESSION
#428 For the Healing of the Nations — CWM RHONDDA
†AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the church: to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen.
†GLORIA PATRI
#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.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
SCRIPTURE — 1 John 3:17-18
This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON — “Be Like Jesus: Feed People”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT
OFFERTORY
Offertory — John Ness Beck
With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, Shall I come before Him with yearling calves? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I give Him my firstborn for my transgressions, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He has shown you, O man; He has shown you what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness, and to walk humbly, walk humbly with your God?
†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
Receive these offerings, O Lord. We give you thanks for the blessings which you have bestowed upon us. We pray these gifts, the employment of our talents, the labor of our hands, the prayers of our hearts, and the witness of our lives will show the world the magnitude of your love and grace. Let us put you first in our lives. Use us this week to build your Kingdom. We ask this in the name of Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever more. 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
MUSIC AT COMMUNION
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
#408 The Gift of Love — GIFT OF LOVE
†BENEDICTION
†BENEDICTION RESPONSE
Ascription of Praise — David Schwoebel
Now to him who’s able to keep you from falling, and to present you without blemish before the presence of the glory. With rejoicing, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Be the glory, majesty, dominion, and the authority, before all time. Now and forever. Amen.
†POSTLUDE
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
SERMON NOTES
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
PREACHING
The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III
Senior Minister
LITURGISTS
The Reverend Meg Peters, Assoc. Minister
MUSIC
Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries
Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar
The Chancel Choir
FLOWERS
The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Ian Shober Stokes, on what would have been his 33rd birthday, by his parents, Dan & Carita Stokes and his sister Lara-Anne Stokes-Bradley.
WELCOME!
The congregation and staff of Centenary welcome you to today’s worship.
It is our honor to have you with us! Our ministers, staff, welcome team and ushers are happy to assist you with any questions you may have. We hope our worship will inspire, comfort and challenge you as we hear God’s message proclaimed through preaching, music, prayer and liturgy.
WORSHIP AT CENTENARY
SUNDAYS
9:00 am • Memorial Auditorium
11:00 am • Sanctuary
MEMBERSHIP
We are eager to share Centenary’s story with you. If you are interested in learning about church membership, please contact Rev. Meg Peters (336-724-6311 ext. 1361)/mpeters@ centenary-ws.org to schedule a time to meet.
WATCH
Each Sunday morning, our 11:00 am worship service is broadcast on the Internet through our Live Stream. Visit www.centenary-ws.org. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the home page and click on either Live Stream or the Live Stream arrow.
HEARING LOOP
Our Sanctuary is fitted with a Hearing Loop system. Please switch your hearing device to T-coil. If you need a listening device, please contact one of our ushers. Be sure to sit in the pews located on the floor of the Nave.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CENTENARY
There is always something happening at Centenary and we invite you to join us. To learn more about Centenary ministries and events, visit our website at www.centenary-ws.org. You may also contact our receptionist who will guide you to the appropriate ministry area.
STAY CONNECTED
Reception Desk • 336-724-6311
CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS
336.724.6311 + Extension
(for the Minister on Call • Option 2)
Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III ext. 1362
Senior Minister
Mary Ann Wexler ext. 1346
Executive Director
Jonathan Emmons ext. 1339
Director of Music Ministries
Reverend R. Craig Ford ext. 1353
Associate Minister
Reverend Kate May ext. 1331
Associate Minister with Children
Reverend Meg Peters ext. 1361
Assoc. Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions
Tammy Pollock ext. 1337 Director of Youth Ministries
Rick Gibbons ext. 1342
Congregational Care Assistant
Stacy Holley ext. 1359
Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister
John Markle ext. 1347
Director of Operations
Doug Peninger ext. 1368 Director of Communications
John Rogers ext. 1356 Director of Information Technology
ANNOUNCEMENTS • MARCH 3, 2024
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/church-events
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
IN MEMORIAM
Barbara Brown Fenimore
January 22, 2024
Walter Maurey Henley
February 1, 2024
Loma Faye Cuthbertson Hopkins February 2, 2024
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.
ADULT FORMATION
THE “WHYS” OF FAITH SUNDAYS • 9:45 AM • THE CHAPEL
Join the Chapel Class for a continuation of last fall’s Nourish series, taught by Ken Carlson. Explore in depth the big “Why?” questions of the Christian faith: Why God? Why Christ? Why pain and suffering? The Chapel Class is a long-standing Sunday school class comprised mostly of senior adults, but we welcome adults of all ages! We hope you’ll join us as we ponder, discuss, question and encourage each other in faith.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
TOUGH QUESTIONS: SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
MARCH 17 • 5-6:45 PM
JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION
HOW CAN WE CHANGE THE STORY? HOUSING & ECONOMIC MOBILITY
TODAY • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
Join us for a monthly series of panel discussions about social issues impacting our community. Guest panelists include Richard Angino, Kevin Cheshire, Andrea Kurtz, Dr. Craig Richardson and Tracy Mohr.
MEN’S MINISTRY
THURSDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP
MARCH 7 • 7:30 AM-8:30 AM
COMMUNITY ROOM
Shontell Robinson, Deputy County Manager and Health and Human Services Director, will speak to us this month about programs to address youth violence in Forsyth County. You may enter the East Building from the 4 1⁄2 Street or 5th Street entrances. To learn more about Men’s Ministry at Centenary, contact Chris Munnelly, Tanner Robinson, Michael Rogers or Tom Lawson.
MISSIONS
CURAMERICAS
Make a difference - volunteer abroad or from home to support Curamericas Global. Since 1983, Curamericas Global (formerly Andean Rural Health Care) has saved the lives of moms and their babies around the world, including here in NC.
Join Curamericas Global on a work team abroad in summer/fall 2024. Travel to Bolivia, Guatemala, or Kenya; volunteers will decide where and when would be best to travel. Costs range from $2500 - $4000 depending on airfare, dates, and size of the group. Use your skills or learn new skills to work alongside communities. Anyone can make a difference.
SUBSCRIBE TO SIGHTINGS & SOUNDINGS
LOOKING AHEAD
CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 WWW.CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311
The newest issue of Centenary’s monthly Music & Arts magazine will soon be here! Subscribe via the QR code to receive your copy in your inbox each month. You can also find Sightings & Soundings on Centenary’s website (Music & Arts’ page) or pick up a printed copy from the magazine racks around campus or in the Music Suite.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school
11:00 am: Set up for Love Thy Neighbor
March 8: Sixers! Goes Roller Skating March 9: Love Thy Neighbor Fundraiser
May 19: Confirmation Sunday June 2: Graduation Recognition Sunday June 16-22: Mountain T.O.P. ALL youth in mission trip
July 20-28: YouthWorks Senior High Mission trip July 29-August 1: Vacation Bible School August 25: 2024 Fall Kick-Off!
For more information or to sign up to receive Youth Ministry updates by email, contact Tammy Pollock tpollock@centenary-ws.org). Follow us on Instagram @centenary_youth.
Noon-2:00 pm: Love Thy Neighbor & Medical clinic
2:15 pm: Love They Neighbor clean-up
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
Join us every Sunday at 10:00 am on the fourth floor (@Youth Commons) for ALL youth Sunday School. As always there are breakfast snacks, coffee & drinks, and friends & fellowship before the lesson every week!
Paul tells us in scripture to “pray without ceasing”. How in the world are we supposed to do that? And, if we’re honest, how do we even pray? Sometimes it seems so hard to know what we should say and does God respond to our prayers? These are the things we will discuss in Sunday school throughout February. If you’ve ever struggled to pray or simply want to grow your prayer life, we hope you come be with us each Sunday morning.
18th ANNUAL LOVE THY NEIGHBOR FUNDRAISER
EASTER EGG HUNT CANDY COLLECTION
On Easter Sunday, March 31, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 am on the front lawn of the church for kids of all ages (there will be no Sunday School for K-5th graders on this day)! To get ready for the Easter Egg Hunt, we are collecting small, individually wrapped, non-chocolate candy that would fit in an Easter egg through March 10. If you’d like to participate, you can donate a bag towards all the fun! You can drop off candy at the 4 ½ Street or 5th Street reception desks.
TROOP 920 RECRUITING NEW SCOUTS
The 18th annual Love Thy Neighbor Dinner, Live Auction and Paddle Raise is on Saturday, March 9 at 6:00 pm in Memorial Auditorium. This annual event supports our Love Thy Neighbor ministry which builds relationships and loving care with our community in downtown Winston-Salem. Reserve your seat for our yummy dinner, prepared by Chef Donald and served by our youth. Our Love Thy Neighbor leaders will share their heart and stories of this ministry so that you might know how you, too, can help us love our neighbors as we love ourselves.
On March 4, the Troop will host a recruiting night for interested fifth, sixth and seventh grade boys. Since 1919, Troop 920 has been active in Downtown Winston-Salem and is proud to continue to call Centenary home. The Troop’s 28 members are active with camping, outdoor activities, and service in the community. The scout-led troop focuses on instilling the Scout Oath and Law. In the last year alone, ten 920 Scouts have achieved their Eagle rank! For more info contact the Troop via Instagram @Troop920.
We hope you’ll join us for a great evening as we listen to Erin Bonsall, Soren Johnson and Megan MartinWall share their expertise on the topics surrounding your child’s mental health. We’ll also have dinner and table talk to further deepen our learning and help us feel equipped to navigate conversations with our children. Each adult is $10 with free children’s activities for infants-5th graders. Invite all your friends and register now using the QR code or on the church website.
STUDENTS WITH FULL BELLIES ARE MORE SUCCESSFUL
Centenary has the privilege of partnering with the Backpack Program organized by Second Harvest Food Bank. We are currently partnered with Brunson Elementary, Wiley Middle School, Reynolds High School and the Winston Salem Street School. This program helps provide food for students who receive free breakfast and lunch at school throughout the year but may not have access to food over the weekends. For just $200, you can feed a child on the weekends for a whole school year! If you’re interested in getting involved, please contact Anna Thomas athomas@centenary-ws. org/ext 1332).
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
STEPHEN MINISTRY
“My Stephen Minister, never judging and always valuing me as a person, helped me see myself as God sees me, loved and never alone. My loneliness was replaced by the still voice of the Holy Spirit. It had been there. Now I recognize it.”
If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry, please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314), Wilba Brady (336-723-6236), Rev. Craig Ford (336-724-6311 ext. 1353).
If interested in this opportunity, contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary.org) Stay tuned for information about an interest meeting in the coming months.
WEST VIRGINIA MISSION TRIP
We are planning a trip to Charleston, West Virginia April 21-27. The work we do will depend on the skill level of those who join us, but it may look like building wheelchair ramps, floor repairs, painting, simple plumbing fixes, etc. If you are interested in joining us for this trip, please email Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary.org).
RISE AGAINST HUNGER
Centenary is participating in Rise Against Hunger on March 10 from 2-4 pm in the Community Room. Set up will start at 12:30 pm. We look forward to packing as many meals as possible. Contact Rev. Meg Peters mpeters@centenary-ws.org), if you have any questions.
MUSIC & ARTS
LENTEN NOONTIME SERIES
TUESDAYS • FEBRUARY 20 – MARCH 26
12:00 – 12:30 PM • SANCTUARY
Join us in the Sanctuary each Tuesday in Lent at noon for a 30-minute musical presentation as we prepare our hearts during this season of reflection and contemplation. For questions or more information, please contact Jonathan Emmons (jemmons@centenary-ws.org).
March 5: New Day Singers
March 12: Virginia Sheffield, soprano
March 19: Myron D. Brown, piano
March 26: Meditations on the Seven Last Words (Alan Keely, narrator)
Tickets are $50 per seat or $500 to sponsor a full table of 10 seats. Tickets are refundable if you cancel on or before the Sunday, February 26 registration deadline. If you purchase seats for guests, you do not need to register them by name. Gluten-free meals are available with your registration.
For more information about the event, please contact Tammy Pollock. For help with registration and payment, please contact Stacy Holley.
We are grateful for your support of Love Thy Neighbor!
MONDAY • MARCH 4 Ezekiel 1-4 & Psalm 31
TUESDAY • MARCH 5 Ezekiel 5-8 & Psalm 32
WEDNESDAY • MARCH 6 Ezekiel 9-12 & Psalm 33
SUNDAY • MARCH 10
Ezekiel 22-24 & Psalm 37
THURSDAY • MARCH 7
Ezekiel 13-15 & Psalm 34
FRIDAY • MARCH 8
Ezekiel 16-18 & Psalm 35
SATURDAY • MARCH 9
Ezekiel 19-21 & Psalm 36
