SUNDAY • APRIL 21, 2024
“To Be the Church: To Be a Witness”
Matthew 28:16-20
Preaching
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
Liturgist
Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
IN MEMORIAM
Louise Bonin Flowers
March 31, 2024
Jane McNair Waugh
April 1, 2024
Marina Hawkins Nowell
April 7, 2024
The ministers and members of Centenary extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
SCUBA VBS
YOU CAN HELP FEED HUNGRY STUDENTS IN OUR AREA
Did you know that we partner with Brunson Elementary, Wiley Middle School, Reynolds High School and the Winston Salem Street School to help fill their food pantries? At Reynolds and the Winston Salem Street School, we help stock food pantries where students can “go shopping” for food at school to take home. At Brunson and Wiley, we partner with them through the BackPack Program. The school administration identifies students in need of food and enrolls them in the program. We purchase “backpacks” through Second Harvest Food Bank – each one has two breakfasts and two lunches. If you’d like to partner with us in helping these students gain access to food over the weekends, you can do so through prayer, financial support, and volunteering to transport backpacks to schools! Contact Kate May (kmay@centenaryws.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.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
JULY 29-AUGUST 1 • 9 AM - NOON 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, contact Kate May (kmay@ centenary-ws.org/ext. 1331).
OLDER ELEMENTARY MISSION WEEK
JUNE 25-27 • 9 AM – 3 PM
Spring is traditionally a season of renewal. Even with the promise of Easter foremost in mind, you may find yourself struggling with depression, heartache at a loss, loneliness... any number of despondent thoughts. A Stephen Minister can journey beside you as you face these troubles. Brighter Days are ahead!
If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry, please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314), Wilba Brady (336-723-6236).
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.
YOU CAN HELP MAKE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL A SUCCESS!
This summer we will be taking our kids on a Super Cool Underwater Bible Adventure for Vacation Bible School where we hope that they will be immersed in the knowledge that God loves them and so do we! In order for that to happen we need your gifts and talent and time! There is a place for everyone at Vacation Bible School whether you want to help with crafts, or snacks or you want to be a small group shepherd or a crossing guard. Perhaps you can’t be with us in person but you’d be able to help with prep work, no matter what your gifts and talents and time commitment are you can use them at vacation Bible School! Contact Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1331) and let her know you want to be a part of the VBS team!
JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION
HOW CAN WE CHANGE THE STORY?
GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION
MAY 5 • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
Join us for our next panel discussion about social issues impacting our community. Guest panelists are Curtis Friday (Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods, Cure Violence Program Manager), Tricia McManus (WSFCS, Superintendent), Dr. Irish Spencer (Families Against Senseless Killing, President), Lt. Tyler Walley (WSPD, Gang Unit and Gun Crime Reduction Unit, Supervisor) and Dr. Erica Payton Foh (UNC Greensboro, Associate Professor, Public Health Education, Moderator).
MUSIC & ARTS
POULENC GLORIA
TODAY • 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. We hope to see you there!
SIGN UP NOW FOR CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ART CAMP 2024
July 15 - 18, 2024
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
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).
CHILDREN’S
MUSIC & ARTS SPRING FINALE
MAY 5 • 11 AM
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!
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
5:00 pm: Middle school youth group
6:15 pm: All youth dinner - $3 per person 6:30 pm: Senior high youth group
April 24
6:00 pm: Confirmation – Shepherd Night –Hayworth Miller Funeral Home
April 25
5:30 pm: Youth Choir Collective on Fifth
April 28
5:00 pm: Middle school youth group
6:15 pm: All youth dinner - $3 per person
6:30 pm: Senior high youth group
MONDAY • APRIL 22
2 Chronicles 35-36 & Psalm 80
TUESDAY • APRIL 23
Matthew 1-2 & Psalm 81
WEDNESDAY • APRIL 24
Matthew 3-4 & Psalm 82
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 our 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.
LOOKING AHEAD
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
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.
THURSDAY • APRIL 25
Matthew 5-6 & Psalm 83
FRIDAY • APRIL 26
Matthew 7-8 & Psalm 84
SATURDAY • APRIL 27
Matthew 9-10 & Psalm 85
SUNDAY
• APRIL 28
Matthew 11-12 & Psalm 86
