WELCOME TO WORSHIP
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER • APRIL 14, 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
Now the Green Blade Riseth — arr. Kevin McChesney
†OPENING PRAYER
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
†HYMN OF PROCESSION
#61 Come, Thou Almighty King — ITALIAN HYMN
†AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:
We believe in God the Father, infinite in wisdom, power, and love, whose mercy is over all his works, and whose will is ever directed to his children’s good. We believe in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of man, the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace, the ground of our hope, and the promise of our deliverance from sin and death. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the divine presence in our lives, whereby we
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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.
BAPTISM
BAPTISMAL RESPONSE
Do you as Christ’s body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ? We do.
Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include Rob, now before you, in your care?
With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround Rob with a community of love and forgiveness, that he may grow in his service to others. We will pray for him, that he may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life.
HYMN
#191 Jesus Loves Me — JESUS LOVES ME
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
CANTICLE
God Be in My Head — K. Lee Scott God be in my head, and in my understanding; God be in mine eyes, and in my looking; God be in my mouth, and in my speaking; God be in my heart, and in my thinking; God be at my end, and my departing.
SCRIPTURE — 1 John 3:1-7
This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON OFFERTORY Joydance — John Behnke
†DOXOLOGY
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT
#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 THANKSGIVING
Almighty and most merciful God, from you comes every good and perfect gift. We give you praise and thanks for all your mercies. Your goodness has created us, your bounty has sustained us, your discipline has chastened us, your patience has borne with us, your love has redeemed us. Give us a heart to love and serve you, and enable us to show our thankfulness for all your goodness and mercy by giving up ourselves to your service, and cheerfully submitting in all things to your blessed will; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
†HYMN
#152 I Sing the Almighty Power of God — FOREST GREEN
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBER
We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of the United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.
†BENEDICTION
†BENEDICTION RESPONSE
Go Now in Peace — Robert Lau
Go now in peace, and may God’s peace go with you. Believe and trust His holy word. 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
LITURGIST
The Reverend Meg Peters, Assoc. Minister
MUSIC
June Stegall, Assistant Director Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar
The Chancel Choir Carillonneurs, Camille Jones, Director
CRUCIFER Mills Douglas
TORCHBEARERS
Borden Douglas Beverly Douglas
FLOWERS
The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Jean & Tom Stockton by their family, and in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. H. M. Ratcliff, Sr. and Mary Ann & Jim Ratcliff by the Ratcliff, Thomas, and Figan families.
The anthem texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342
By entering the Sanctuary, you grant to Centenary United Methodist Church unrestricted right to use and publish, transmit or telecast photographs or likenesses that might be taken of you this day for use in communications related to the church.
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS • APRIL 14, 2024
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/church-events
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
Today we celebrate the baptism of Robert Dallas Wetteroff, son of Travis and Jordan Wetteroff.
CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ARTS SPRING FINALE
MAY 5 • 11 AM
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
SCUBA VBS
JULY 29-AUGUST 1 • 9 AM - NOON
LOOKING AHEAD
April 19: Sixers! Goes to Adventure Landing
May 10: Sixers! End of the year picnic at Bailey Park
May 3-4: Confirmation Retreat to Blowing Rock
May 19: Confirmation Sunday
June 2: Graduation Recognition Sunday & Summer Kick-Off!
July 20-28: YouthWorks Senior High mission trip (Niagara Falls, NY)
July 29-August 1: Vacation Bible School
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
CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101
HTTPS://CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311
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
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.
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.
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.
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 through 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 Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws.org/ext 1331) and she can tell you about all the ways we need your help.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
REFRESH: WEEKLY PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL TUESDAYS • NOW – 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.
MISSIONS
CURAMERICAS
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
SIGN UP NOW FOR CHILDREN’S
MUSIC & ART CAMP 2024
July 15 - 18, 2024
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).
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today 11:00 am: LTN set up Noon: Love Thy Neighbor lunch and medical clinic 2:15 pm: LTN clean up
April 17
6:00 pm: Confirmation – Shepherd Night – Trip to Temple Emanuel
April 18
5:30 pm: Youth Choir Collective on Fifth 6:30 pm: Youth Leadership Team
April 21
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!
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
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).
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.
MONDAY • APRIL 15
2 Chronicles 9-12 & Psalm 73
TUESDAY • APRIL 16
2 Chronicles 13-17 & Psalm 74
WEDNESDAY • APRIL 17
2 Chronicles 18-20 & Psalm 75
SUNDAY • APRIL 21
THURSDAY • APRIL 18
2 Chronicles 21-24 & Psalm 76
FRIDAY • APRIL 19
2 Chronicles 25-27 & Psalm 77
SATURDAY • APRIL 20
2 Chronicles 28-31 & Psalm 78
2 Chronicles 32-34 & Psalm 79
