SUNDAY • MARCH 17, 2024
“Be Like Jesus: Forgive” Psalm 86:15-17
Preaching
Rev. Meg Peters
Associate Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions
Liturgist
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
Today we celebrate the baptism of William MacRae Robinson, son of MacRae and Ali Robinson and brother of Penelope Gray and Ramsay Louise Robinson.
IN MEMORIAM
Sara Dalton Long Spencer
March 3, 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
EASTER EGG HUNT
MARCH 31 • 10 AM • FRONT LAWN
Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! 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.
VBS AND OEMW REGISTRATIONS
OPEN NEXT WEEK!
It’s time to start getting summer plans in order! VBS registration opens Sunday, March 24 and Older Elementary Mission Week registration opens Tuesday, March 26. We hope you’ll join us!
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).
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).
MUSIC & ARTS
LENTEN NOONTIME SERIES
TUESDAYS • FEBRUARY 20 – MARCH 26
12:00 – 12:30 PM • SANCTUARY
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 19: Myron D. Brown, piano
March 26: Meditations on the Seven Last Words (Alan Keely, narrator)
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
March 20
6:00 pm: Confirmation – Time & Choices
March 21
5:30 pm: Youth Choir Collective on Fifth
March 24
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.
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
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
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Monday • March 25 • 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday • March 26 • 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday • March 27 • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday • March 28 • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
You are invited to journey with Jesus to the cross. This self-guided walk offers 14 stations through visual arts, liturgy and contemplation. A booklet will be provided to guide you as you move through the Sanctuary. To participate, enter from the 4 ¹⁄₂ Street entrance and begin the stations at the West Transept door.
WHAT’S AHEAD AT GENERAL CONFERENCE
The quadrennial General Conference meeting of the United Methodist Church will be held April 23- May 3 of this year, in Charlotte, NC. The General Conference is the official governing body of the denomination comprised of clergy and lay delegates from Annual Conferences around the globe. Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken, III is leading three, identical town hall meetings about the work of and matters before the General Conference. These sessions will be held:
• Sunday, March 24 @ 4:30 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium
• Tuesday, March 26 @ 12:00 noon in Memorial Auditorium
• Wednesday, March 27 @ 6:00 p.m. (following the Nourish meal) in Memorial Auditorium.
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