WELCOME TO WORSHIP
EASTER SUNDAY • APRIL 17, 2022 • 9:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC GREETING OPENING PRAYER
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My brothers and sisters in Christ: On this most holy morning, in which Jesus Christ passed over from death to life, we gather as the Church to watch and pray. This is the Passover of Christ, in which we share in Christ’s victory over death. God of life, through Jesus Christ you have bestowed upon the world the light of life. Sanctify this new fire, and grant that our hearts and minds may also be kindled with holy desire to shine forth with the brightness of Christ’s rising, that we may attain to the feast of everlasting light; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
HYMN
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#302 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today — EASTER HYMN
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
#885 A Modern Affirmation
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
After each prayer, the leader may conclude: Lord, in your mercy. All may respond: Hear our prayer.
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AN EASTER OFFERING THE LORD'S PRAYER
Worshipers are invited to bring their flowers to the cross during the song. 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.
GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE †
Please stand as you are able.
John 20:1-18 (pew Bible New Testament page 140) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
SERMON
"How Close Will You Come to the Tomb?"
THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS AND GIVES THANKS OFFERTORY
Ain't No Grave — Claude Ely
DOXOLOGY
#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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All things come from you, O God, and with gratitude we return to you what is yours. You created all that is, and with love formed us in your image. When our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You gave your only Son Jesus Christ to be our Savior. All that we are, and all that we have, is a trust from you. And so, in gratitude for all your gifts, we offer you ourselves, and all that we have, in union with Christ's offering for us. By your Holy Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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BENEDICTION
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CELEBRATION MUSIC
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#304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices — REGENT SQUARE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/engage. OPEN FLOWER DATES
MISSIONS
ADULT FORMATION
MUSIC & THE ARTS
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 open dates available on May 15, 2022, and July 3, 2022. If you are interested, please contact Paige Morgan Foy (pmorganfoy@ centenary-ws.org). GALLUP POLL You are invited to participate in a Gallup poll on Congregational Connection and Engagement. On Monday, April 18, an email with a link to participate in a 10- minute survey will be released to our “Happenings” distribution list. The poll will give you a chance to share your experience of connection and engagement with the ministry and life of Centenary. For more information, contact Rev. Bret Cogan. OUR FAITH IN SONG • SUNDAYS IN JULY 10 AM • MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM All adults are invited to join us as we explore our faith through some of our beloved hymns. Rev. Susannah Pittman will facilitate a discussion of the historical and theological backgrounds of the selected hymn and how this hymn speaks to our faith journey today. For more information, please contact Rev. Susannah Pittman.
MISSION SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Rev. Meg Gaston is compiling a list of people interested in serving on Centenary’s mission work team for future opportunities. If you are interested in joining either a multi-day trip (usually away from Winston Salem) or for a single day local activity (4-8 hours) please email Rev. Meg Gaston to let her know. END-OF-YEAR MUSICAL AND PRESENTATION On Thursday, April 28, at 6:15pm, Children’s Music & Arts will hold its end-of-year celebration featuring all ensembles, art display, and a musical. Join us in Memorial Auditorium to celebrate the end of a successful year! WSGC SPRING CONCERT The Winston-Salem Girls Chorus will present their annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 24, at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary. It will feature four choirs and guest instrumentalists, followed by a cupcake reception in Memorial Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. For more info: (336) 922-4073 / WSGCSing@ aol.com / www.wsgirlschorus.org.
• July 3: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing • July 10: How Great Thou Art • July 17: It Is Well with My Soul • July 24: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing • July 31: Here I Am, Lord
NEW KINDERMUSIK OFFERING FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS In collaboration with the Child Care Resource Center of WinstonSalem, Centenary’s music ministry now offers Kindermusik to infants and toddlers each Wednesday morning. All children from birth through age 2 are invited to join us for classes using awardwinning Kindermusik curricula taught by licensed and experience Kindermusik educators. Contact Carol Penney, Early Music Education Specialist, at 336.420.3220 or penney.carol@gmail.com.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
SENIOR ADULTS
SAVE THE DATE • Playground Sunday School: 10 AM June 5 – August 21; rising 1-6 graders with their grown-ups • Summer Celebration: 4-5 PM June 26; all ages with their grownups • Older Elementary Mission Week: June 28-30; rising 4-6 graders, registration open until June 1 • Weekend Family Vacation Bible School: June 22-24; registration opens May 1 • Morning Vacation Bible School: June 25-28; 4-year-olds – rising 6 graders, registration opens May 1 Want to receive Children’s Ministry updates by email? Contact Jeanette Juran (ext. 1332/jjuran@centenary-ws.org).
JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION
UNDERSTANDING VOTER REGISTRATION UPDATES SUNDAY • APRIL 24 • 10:00AM • MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM In partnership with the League of Women voters, this event will help us navigate the changes. We will have a short presentation with time for Q&A and conclude by 10:50am. For more information or if you have questions contact Rev. Bret Cogan or Suzanne Epermanis.
LUNCHEON • APRIL 21, 2022 Our speaker will be Eric Aft, the Chief Executive Officer of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC. The Food Bank has made an amazing impact and provided food for thousands of people in the Winston-Salem area. We also look forward to hearing from Centenary members: Libit Glenn, who will share information about the Food Bank and Marianne Bach, who will tell us about Loaves and Fishes. We will gather at 11:45 am and lunch will be served at noon. Please contact Charles Monroe to register: chasmonroe@ yahoo.com. The cost of the luncheon is $10.00.
YOUTH MINISTRY
YOU'RE INVITED • APRIL 23, 2022 The 16th annual Friends For Fashion Runway Show, Live Auction, & Paddle Raise is April 23, 2022 at 11:00am in the Memorial Auditorium (doors open at 10:30am). For more information or to discover exciting ways you can participate, please contact Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries (tpollock@centenary-ws.org). Register at centenary-ws.org/engage.
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TEXT TO GIVE Text cumcws to 73256 and you will be linked to give your gifts of tithes and offerings.
WORSHIP NEXT WEEK April 24, 2022
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III
Sympathy is extended to Jerry Warren in the death of his brother, Lowel Donnie Warren, on March 28, 2022.
"The Unbelievable Is Believable" John 20: 19-31 (NRSV)
Sympathy is extended to Diane Eshelman in the death of her mother, Martha Ripa Ciofalo, on March 31, 2022.
PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister LITURGIST Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries
MUSIC Martha Bassett, vocals Matt Kendrick, bass Federico Pivetta, piano Joseph Dowdy, saxophone John Wilson, drums
Musical texts are printed with permission. One License A-707342 & CCLI 3760614
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