SUNDAY • MARCH 10, 2024
“Be
Like Jesus: Teach Others About God’s Love”
John 3:14-21
Preaching
Rev. Meg Peters Associate Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions
Liturgist
Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
Today we celebrate the baptism of Poppy Elliott Brewer, daughter of Elliott Lewallen Brewer and Meredith Pace Brewer.
IN MEMORIAM
Walter Horace Barrett
February 22, 2024
The ministers and members of Centenary extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
TOUGH QUESTIONS:
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
MARCH 17 • 5-6:45 PM
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).
MISSIONS
RISE AGAINST HUNGER
Centenary is participating in Rise Against Hunger today from 2-4pm in the Community Room! Set up will start at 12:30pm. 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
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. Registration closes tonight so don’t miss out on the last chance to register!
EASTER EGG HUNT
MARCH 31 • 10 AM • FRONT LAWN
Meet us on the front lawn of the church with your basket at 10 am! There will be special egg hunting opportunities designated for children of all ages! There will be no Sunday School for K-5th graders.
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).
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 12: Virginia Sheffield, soprano
March 19: Myron D. Brown, piano
March 26: Meditations on the Seven Last Words (Alan Keely, narrator)
SUBSCRIBE TO SIGHTINGS & SOUNDINGS
The newest issue of Centenary’s monthly Music & Arts magazine is now available! 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.
SENIOR ADULTS
SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON
THURSDAY • MARCH 21 • NOON MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
This month’s program is soloist, Kristin Schwecke. 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, March 13.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school 2:00pm-4:00pm Rise Against Hunger church wide mission opportunity. Join us as we pack meals for those most in need.
March 13
6:00 pm: Confirmation – Creativity & Work
March 14
5:30 pm: Youth Choir Collective on Fifth
March 17
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
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!
Here we are in the season of Lent, thinking about the great sacrifices Jesus has made for each of us. As we consider Jesus, especially in this season, what was it about Him that shook everyone who knew him to the core? What is it about Him that shakes us to the core? Join us as we explore Jesus... how his radical love, gentleness, and peace is exactly what we all need.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
For all of you who were able to join us last weekend for the 18th Annual Love Thy Neighbor dinner, auction, & paddle raise, we thank you! The monies raised go directly to feeding our neighbors’ bellies, offering hospitality gifts, providing free medical care & pharmaceuticals, and building the Love Thy Neighbor scholarship fund (to help our youngest neighbors to be able to go to college). We could not do what we do without your support. If you were unable to attend, please still consider making a donation to help us continue this incredible ministry.
LOOKING AHEAD
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
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.
EASTER FLOWER CROSS
No matter what time you come to celebrate Easter, we hope you will visit the Flower Cross on the front porch of the Sanctuary. You’re encouraged to bring some of your favorite flowers from your garden or the store and help us to transform the cross into a beautiful symbol of hope and new life. Questions? Contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws. org) or Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws.org).
CHANGES TO CENTENARY SCHOLARSHIPS
Because of the dedication and generosity of past members, Centenary is honored to offer endowed scholarships. There are significant changes to this year’s application process. Before applying, please go to https://centenary-ws.org/church-events/ resources/ for more information.
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP OPPORTUNITUES
Sunday • March 24
9am Worship in Memorial Auditorium 11am Worship in the Sanctuary
Tuesday • March 26 • Noon
Lenten Noontime Music Series in the Sanctuary
Thursday • March 28 • 7:00 pm 7:00pm• Maundy Thursday Worship in the Sanctuary
Friday • March 29 • 7:00 pm 14 Stations of the Cross & Tenebrae in the Sanctuary
March 25-28 • 9:00am – 4:00pm Stations of the Cross in the Sanctuary
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