Preaching
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
Liturgist
Rev. Meg Peters
Associate Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
SCUBA VBS
JULY 29-AUGUST 1 • 9 AM - NOON
MISSIONS
CURAMERICAS
Adventure awaits us, as we dive into friendship with God in our SCUBA Vacation Bible School! We hope all 4-year-olds through rising 6th graders will join us! Register using the QR code or through the Events and Links page of the church website. For more information or if you want to volunteer, contact Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1331).
OLDER ELEMENTARY MISSION WEEK
JUNE 25-27 • 9 AM – 3 PM
We hope our rising 4th – 6th graders can join us for a time to serve the community and have fun with friends! Registration is open and space is limited to register early! You can register using the QR code or through the Events and Links page of the church website. Contact Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws. org/ext. 1331) for more information.
CENTENARY HELPS STUDENTS SUCCEED
Did you know that we partner with 4 different schools in Winston-Salem to help provide food for students? This special ministry is called the backpack program. Schools determine students who may not have access to food over the weekend and are partnered with an organization through the Second Harvest Food Bank. They receive boxes of meals that are distributed to the students. Centenary partners with Brunson Elementary, Wiley Middle School, Reynolds High School and the Winston Salem Street School. Are you interested in partnering with us to help students gain access to food? You can do so by contacting Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws.org/ext 1331) and she can tell you about all the ways we need your help.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE STEPHEN MINISTRY
Spring is traditionally a season of renewal. Even with the promise of Easter foremost in mind, you may find yourself struggling with depression, heartache at a loss, loneliness..any number of despondent thoughts. A Stephen Minister can journey beside you as you face these troubles.. Brighter Days are ahead!
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).
REFRESH: WEEKLY PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL
TUESDAYS • APRIL 2 – MAY 28
NOON- 12:30PM
You are invited for a time of prayer each week in our Chapel. Resources will be provided for a time of independent reflection and contemplation.
JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION
HOW CAN WE CHANGE THE STORY? FOOD INSECURITY
APRIL 7 • 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 are Jan Jones, Crystal Dixon, Tonya Hairston, Kyle Luth, and Dudley Watts, moderator.
If you are interested in joining Curamericas Global on a work team in Bolivia, Guatemala, or Kenya, please join Rev. Meg Peters on Wednesday, April 17 in room 107 at 6 pm. Curamericas Global (formerly Andean Rural Health Care) has saved the lives of moms and their babies around the world, including here in NC. Please contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws.org) for any additional information.
MUSIC & ARTS
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MUSIC & ART CAMP 2024
July 15 - 18, 2024
CMA Camp is offered for infants through rising 5th graders. Offerings include singing, handbells, handchimes, creative movement, art, Kindermusik, and more! Snacks are provided daily. The week ends with a camper-led worship service on Thursday at 12:30 PM followed by a reception to celebrate the accomplishments of each child during camp. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled week! Register via the QR Code today! For more information, please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws.org).
CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ARTS SPRING FINALE
MAY 5 • 11 AM
Join us as Centenary’s children and youth lead music alongside young people from across the Triad! This finale to our CAE program year will include inaugural collaborations between our Creative Arts Experience participants, the members of the Youth Choir Collective on Fifth, and children and youth choristers from First Baptist Church, Greensboro. We look forward to seeing you as our youngest make important cross-community connections through worship and the arts!
POULENC GLORIA
APRIL 21 • 3 PM •SANCTUARY
Continue to celebrate the joy of Easter: join us to hear Francis Poulenc’s Gloria presented by the Centenary Chancel Choir, the Greensboro Symphony Master Chorale, and Piedmont Wind Symphony. This masterwork, filled with a captivating mixture of solemnity and whimsical exuberance, remains a favorite with audiences.
THE RALEIGH RINGERS
MAY 5 • 4 PM
The Raleigh Ringers are coming to Centenary! We are thrilled to present this internationally acclaimed, Emmynominated, concert handbell choir that dazzles their audiences. Join us for an unforgettable program. Tickets can be purchased via the QR Code for $20/adult and $5/child (12 & under).
SENIOR ADULTS
LUNCHEON
THURSDAY • APRIL 18 • NOON MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
This month’s speaker is The Hon. Michael Robinson, Superior Court Judge. We gather at 11:45 and lunch will be served at noon. To register, send an email to seniorlunch@centenary-ws.org or call the church office during business hours. Luncheon cost is $10.00 and the signup deadline is Wednesday, April 10.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today 10:00 am: Youth Sunday school
5:00 pm: Middle school youth group
6:15 pm: All youth dinner - $3 per person 6:30 pm: Senior high youth group
April 9
6:30 pm: Love Thy Neighbor Leadership team meeting
April 10
6:00 pm: Confirmation – Grief #1
April 11
5:30 pm: Youth Choir Collective on Fifth
April 14
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school
11:00 am: LTN set up
Noon: Love Thy Neighbor lunch and medical clinic
2:15 pm: LTN 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!
Beginning April 7, join us for a brand-new series in Youth Sunday school, “Faith Face to Face”. This new series is all about exploring your questions of faith. We asked you what your questions are; you told us what you’re wondering about, and together we will find the answers! In 1 Corinthians 14: 33 we are reminded that “God is a God not of confusion, but of peace”. We can’t wait for you to be part of this great opportunity to take one question of faith each week and seek God’s wisdom so that we might more grow in the likeness and love of Jesus.
COLLEGE & BOARDING SCHOOL CARE PACKAGES
At our Confirmation and Graduation Recognition services each year we promise to stay the course of faith with our church babies no matter where they go. One of the ways we do this is to send a ‘little love’ to our church babies away at school. Our Pathfinders class lovingly packs all kinds of goodies and reminds them that as they go into final exams, we are praying for them.
If you have a college student or a boarding school student, please contact Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministry (tpollock@centenary-ws.org) with their address. The deadline to request a package for your student is April 18.
LOOKING AHEAD
April 14: Love Thy Neighbor
April 18: Youth Ministry Leadership team meeting
May 19: Confirmation Sunday
June 2: Graduation Recognition Sunday
July 20-28: YouthWorks Senior High Mission trip
July 29-August 1: Vacation Bible School
August 11: LTN
August 11: 6th grade Promotion Party
August 18: Sunday school Open House & Fall Kickoff!
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.
NOURISH
NOURISH RETURNS
APRIL 10, 17 & 21 • 5:15 PM DINNER 6:00 PM ADULT & CHILDREN FORMATION
We hope you will join us as we finish out our spring series in April. Courses are offered including “Key Questions That Help Us Explore Our Faith,” facilitated by Dr. Kinken, “Faith 102,” facilitated by Rev. Kate May, and “Children’s Art Experience,” facilitated by our CAE team. To learn more and register for dinner, visit the church website: https:// centenary-ws.org/nourish.
MONDAY • APRIL 8
1 Chronicles 11-14 & Psalm 66
TUESDAY • APRIL 9
1 Chronicles 15-17 & Psalm 67
WEDNESDAY • APRIL 10
1 Chronicles 18-21 & Psalm 68
THURSDAY • APRIL 11
1 Chronicles 22-24 & Psalm 69
FRIDAY • APRIL 12
1 Chronicles 25-29 & Psalm 70
SATURDAY • APRIL 13
2 Chronicles 1-4 & Psalm 71
SUNDAY • APRIL 14
1 Chronicles 5-8 & Psalm 72
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.
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.
Learn More
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.
Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III ext. 1362
Mary Ann Wexler ext. 1346
Director
Jonathan Emmons ext. 1339
Reverend R. Craig Ford ext. 1353
Reverend Kate May ext. 1331
Tammy Pollock ext. 1337
Rick Gibbons ext. 1342
John Markle ext. 1347
Doug Peninger ext. 1368
John Rogers ext. 1356