SUNDAY • JUNE 9, 2024
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Preaching
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
Liturgist
Rev. Meg Peters Associate Minister of Outreach
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
Zakiyyah Niang, Vocalist
Ahmad Johnson, Vocalist
Noah Clark, Guitarist
Doug Wright, Bassist
Jacob Anflick, Drummer
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR OEMW OR VBS?
Older Elementary Mission Week is for rising 4th through 6th graders on June 2527 from 9 am – 3 pm. It will be 3 days full of service projects, fellowship activities, and much more fun! We hope you’ll come Serve Out in the World with us! Registration closes this Wednesday, June 12. Scan the QR code or visit the church website to register.
We hope you can join us for VBS this year on July 29 – August 1 from 9 am – noon each day! There are activities for 4-yearolds through rising 6th graders. To register, scan the QR code or go to the church website. If you’d like to volunteer, reach out to Kate May or Anna Thomas
FAMILY SUMMER CELEBRATION
SUNDAY • JUNE 23 • 4-5 PM
Join us for our Family Summer Celebration! Kids of all ages along with their grown ups are invited to the front lawn and playground of the church for a slip and slide, foam party, fun on the playground and popsicles! If it rains, we’ve got a fun indoor plan so come anyway! Have questions? Reach out to Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws. org/ext. 1331) or Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws. org/ext. 1332).
BACKPACK PROGRAM THANK YOU!
What a wonderful year we had providing food for Brunson Elementary, Wiley Middle, Winston-Salem Street School and Reynolds High School. We are thankful for the generous donations made, thoughtful prayers and helping hands! We truly could not have done it without you. As summer comes and goes, we will be gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year. If you’d like to partner with us financially, you can feed a child on the weekends for a whole school year for $200. You can give to the BackPack Program Fund online, or by cash or check. If you have any questions, please reach out to Anna Thomas (athomas@ centenary-ws.org).
JUSTICE & RECONCILLIATION
HOW CAN WE CHANGE THE STORY? UN-DESIGN THE RED LINE
SUNDAY • JUNE 9 • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
Join us for our next panel discussion about social issues impacting our community. This month features the panel discussion as well as an exhibit in partnership with the Winston-Salem Foundation. Guest panelists are Phyllis Blackwell-George (Financial Pathways of the Piedmont, President & CEO), Marty Pittman (Winston-Salem Foundation, Donor Services Officer), Linda Dark ( African American Heritage Initiative of Winston-Salem).
MISSIONS
BLOOD DRIVE
WEDNESDAY • JUNE 12 • 12:30 - 5 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Centenary is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive. Please mark your calendars for our October 8 blood drive too! If you would like to sign up to donate blood, you may do so by scanning the QR code or visiting our website. If you cannot give blood but would like to volunteer, please email Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws. org) or check our website for more details.
CURAMERICAS
JANUARY 2025 • MONTERO, BOLIVIA
Join us on an unforgettable journey with Curamericas Global! For over three decades, Curamericas has partnered with local communities to provide sustainable healthcare solutions. As a volunteer, you will work alongside experts in community health, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance the lives of women, children, and families. Whether you have medical skills or just a willing heart, your efforts will make a significant impact. Experience the rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and the warmth of the Bolivian people, all while making a difference. Deposits are due June 30. Please email Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@ centenary-ws.org), if you have any questions.
MUSIC
& ARTS
SIGN UP NOW FOR CHILDREN’S
MUSIC & ART CAMP 2024
July 15 - 18, 2024
CMA Camp welcomes 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 camperled 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! With over 50 kids already registered, sign up via the QR Code by June 15 to secure your spot! For more information, please contact Music Ministry Assistant Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@ centenary-ws.org).
SING IN SUMMER CHOIR
Love to sing but can’t attend weekly rehearsals? Participate in Summer Choir! Each Sunday from June 9 – August 11, come to the choir room at 9:30 am to grab a robe, participate in a short rehearsal and sing for the 11:00 worship. Please contact Director of Music Ministries, Jonathan Emmons (jemmons@centenary-ws.org), if you have any questions. See you there!
BELLS IN THE BALLFIELD
TUESDAY • JUNE 11 • 7:00 PM
TRUIST STADIUM
Grab your peanuts and popcorn, and come hear the Carillonneurs play ball! Our own handbell ringers will kick off the game performing the national anthem. Join us in the stands as we cheer on our home team! Tickets are available on the Dash’s website or via the QR code.
SENIOR ADULTS
LUNCHEON
THURSDAY • JUNE 20 • NOON MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
This month’s speaker is Adrienne Roethling, of Ciener Botanical Garden. 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, June 12.
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
SANCTUARY ORNAMENT
Centenary United Methodist United Women in Faith (UWF) are offering a limited-edition Centenary Sanctuary ornament. The ornaments are hand-painted and made of blown glass. They include a historically accurate depiction of Centenary’s Sanctuary stained-glass windows. The measurements are 5 ¾” (length) x 3” (width) x 3 ¼” (height).
The ornaments are scheduled to arrive in August and you will have opportunities to pick up pre-ordered ornaments once they arrive.
Cost: $40 per ornament. Cash or check accepted. Must pay at time of order. Vist the UWF page on the church website to order.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school – What’s Faith Got to Do With It?
5:00 pm: Feasting on the Word – Red Robin (on Hanes Mall Blvd)
June 16
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school – What’s Faith Got to Do With It?
NO Feasting on the Word tonight – Enjoy the day with your family
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!
“What’s Faith Got to Do With It?” - as teenagers, we have all kinds of thoughts about what we might be or do when we grow up. The possibilities are endless and so very exciting! Come listen to different ‘grown ups’ from our church family share what it is that they do (their work), how they decided what they wanted to do with their life, how they got there, and what their faith has to do with it. Such a great opportunity to hear from and be inspired by some very exceptional people. You won’t want this series this summer. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:11-13
SUMMER YOUTH BIBLE STUDY FEASTING ON THE WORD
Throughout Confirmation you are challenged to read the Gospel of Luke so that you might have a bigger perspective of Jesus’ life, who he is, and the example he offers us as ‘Christ-followers’. This summer, for our summer youth Bible study, we are going to dive deeper into what Luke has to teach us about the Lord. Join us as we feast on the Word and some good food. Afterall, this is one of the things Jesus does, eats with people & talks with people about the Kingdom of Heaven. Beginning June 9 at 5:00 pm we will gather at various restaurants in Winston to feast together on food and word. Watch our weekly announcements for details about where we will meet each week. (cost $10-$20 depending on what you order to eat!)
LOOKING AHEAD
July 18: YouthWorks Senior High mandatory meeting
July 20-28: YouthWorks Senior High mission trip (Niagara Falls, NY)
July 29-August 1: Vacation Bible School
August 11: LTN
August 16: 6th grade Promotion Party
August 18: Sunday school Open House & Fall Kick-off!
September 15: LTN
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.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Are you a people person? Do you enjoy chatting with folks? We are building a roster of front desk volunteers to direct phone calls and open the door for our guests. Office hours are 9 am - 4 pm, Monday - Thursday. If you’re interested in a particular day of the week and can assist occasionally or every week, please contact Rick Gibbons (rgibbons@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1342).
OPEN FLOWER DATES
A wonderful way to honor or remember a loved one, friend, group, birthday, or anniversary is by providing flowers in our Sanctuary for Sunday morning services. Our Flower Calendar has two open dates at this time, June 23, 2024 and August 4, 2024. This is on a first-come basis. The cost of 2 arrangements would be $350.00. If you share with another family or with family member then the cost would be divided. If you are interested, please contact Paige Morgan Foy (pmorganfoy@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1358).
RECEPTION FOR REV. CRAIG FORD
SUNDAY • JUNE 23 • NOON MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
The Staff/Parish Relations Committee invites you to a reception honoring our retiring minister, Rev. Craig Ford, as we celebrate his time and ministry at Centenary. The reception will be in Memorial Auditorium immediately following the 11:00 am worship. If you wish to give a love offering, please do so by June 15 and note Craig Ford on the memo line or envelope. No contribution credit will be given.
MONDAY • JUNE 10
Acts 11-12 & Psalm 124
TUESDAY • JUNE 11
Acts 13-14 & Psalm 125
WEDNESDAY • JUNE 12
Acts 15-16 & Psalm 126
SUNDAY • JUNE 16
THURSDAY • JUNE 13
Acts 17-18 & Psalm 127
FRIDAY • JUNE 14
Acts 19-20 & Psalm 128
SATURDAY • JUNE 15
Acts 21-22 & Psalm 129
Acts 23-24 & Psalm 130
