WELCOME TO
SUNDAY • JUNE 23, 2024
“Open Wide Your Hearts”
2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Preaching
Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries
Liturgist
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
Zakiyyah Niang, vocals
Ahmad Johnson, vocals
Noah Clark, guitar
Doug Wright, bass
Jacob Anflick, drums
RECEPTION FOR REV. CRAIG FORD
TODAY • NOON • MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
The Staff/Parish Relations Committee invites you to a reception honoring our retiring minister, Rev. Craig Ford, as we celebrate his time and ministry at Centenary. The reception will be in Memorial Auditorium immediately following the 11:00 am worship.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR VBS?
We hope you can join us for VBS this year from July 29 to August 1, 9 am – noon each day! There are activities for 4-year-olds through rising 6th graders. To register, scan the QR code or go to the church website. If you’d like to volunteer, reach out to Kate May or Anna Thomas
FAMILY SUMMER CELEBRATION
TODAY • 4-5 PM
FOOD BANK GARDEN
The Food Bank Garden is looking for volunteers! The garden is a great outdoor mission opportunity for groups, individuals, families, children and youth. The garden is open every Saturday from 10 amNoon and every Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. You need to pre-register via their website. The garden is located at Crossnore Communities for Children at 1001 Reynolda Road (formerly The Children’s Home). Visit their website at https:// foodbankgarden.org for schedule, directions, signup, photos, and other pertinent information.
SUMMER STOCK
Join us this afternoon for our Family Summer Celebration! Kids of all ages along with their grownups are invited to the front lawn and playground of the church for a slip and slide, foam party, fun on the playground and popsicles! Bring all of your friends – it’s going to be a blast! If it rains, we’ve got a fun indoor plan so come anyway! Have questions? Reach out to Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws.org/ ext. 1331) or Anna Thomas (athomas@centenaryws.org/ext. 1332).
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN PRAY FOR OLDER
ELEMENTARY MISSION WEEK
This week, our rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will be serving our community and participating in fellowship in the afternoons. In the mornings, we’ll be at the Food Bank Garden on Tuesday, serving at Open Arms Ministry on Wednesday and preparing for Reading Revolution on Thursday. In the afternoons, Tuesday we’ll be at the trampoline park, Wednesday at the bowling alley and Thursday we will be at the pool! Please pray for great weather and awesome experiences!
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
STEPHEN MINISTRY
The loss of a father can be devastating to a family. We miss his care, support, and guidance always. A Stephen Minister will provide a listening heart and care to help with your healing... and walk beside you during this difficult time.
If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry, please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314) or Wilba Brady (336-723-6236).
MISSIONS
CURAMERICAS
JANUARY
2025 • MONTERO, BOLIVIA
Join us on an unforgettable journey with Curamericas Global! For over three decades, Curamericas has partnered with local communities to provide sustainable healthcare solutions. As a volunteer, you will work alongside experts in community health, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance the lives of women, children, and families. Whether you have medical skills or just a willing heart, your efforts will make a significant impact. Experience the rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and the warmth of the Bolivian people, all while making a difference. Deposits are due June 30. Please email Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@ centenary-ws.org), if you have any questions.
Loaves & Fishes is once again collecting items for Summer Stock! Anytime this summer, you can take a brown paper bag located in the Narthex or at the 4 ½ street entrance to fill with needed items. This year we are collecting the following foods: canned vegetables, canned fruit, ravioli, SpaghettiOs’s, spam, vienna sausages, rice (1lb bags). Please make sure the canned items are regular sized cans. You can drop your donations off at the 4 ½ street entrance or in the Narthex to the Sanctuary. If you have any questions, contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws.org).
MUSIC & ARTS
SING IN SUMMER CHOIR
Love to sing but can’t attend weekly rehearsals? Participate in Summer Choir! Each Sunday through August 11, come to the choir room at 9:30 am to grab a robe, participate in a short rehearsal and sing for the 11:00 worship. Please contact Director of Music Ministries, Jonathan Emmons (jemmons@ centenary-ws.org), if you have any questions. See you there!
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
SANCTUARY ORNAMENT
Centenary United Methodist United Women in Faith (UWF) are offering a limited-edition Centenary Sanctuary ornament. The ornaments are hand-painted and made of blown glass. They include a historically accurate depiction of Centenary’s Sanctuary stained-glass windows. The measurements are 5 ¾” (length) x 3” (width) x 3 ¼” (height).
The ornaments are scheduled to arrive in August and you will have opportunities to pick up preordered ornaments once they arrive.
Cost: $40 per ornament. Cash or check accepted. Must pay at time of order. Vist the UWF page on the church website to order.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school – What’s Faith Got to Do with It?
5:00 pm: Feasting on the Word – Luke 4:14-5:16 at Chili’s (on Stratford Common Court)
June 30
10:00 am: Youth Sunday school – What’s Faith Got to Do with It?
5:00 pm: Feasting on the Word – Luke 5:17-6:49 at Olive Garden (170 Hanes Mall Court)
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!
“What’s Faith Got to Do With It?” - as teenagers, we have all kinds of thoughts about what we might be or do when we grow up. The possibilities are endless and so very exciting! Come listen to different ‘grown-ups’ from our church family share what it is that they do (their work), how they decided what they wanted to do with their life, how they got there, and what their faith has to do with it. Such a great opportunity to hear from and be inspired by some very exceptional people.
SUMMER YOUTH BIBLE STUDY FEASTING ON THE WORD
Throughout Confirmation you are challenged to read the Gospel of Luke so that you might have a bigger perspective of Jesus’ life, who he is, and the example he offers us as ‘Christ-followers’. This summer, for our summer youth Bible study, we are going to dive deeper into what Luke has to teach us about the Lord. Join us as we feast on the Word and some good food. After all, this is one of the things Jesus does, he eats with people & talks with people about the Kingdom of Heaven. Each Sunday at 5:00 pm we will gather at various restaurants in town to feast together on food and word. Watch our weekly announcements for details about where we will meet each week. (cost $10-$20 depending on what you order to eat!)
LOOKING AHEAD
July 18: YouthWorks Senior High mandatory meeting
July 20-28: YouthWorks Senior High mission trip (Niagara Falls, NY)
July 29-August 1: Vacation Bible School
August 16: 6th grade Promotion Party
August 18: Sunday school Open House & Fall Kickoff!
Love Thy Neighbor Dates
August 11
September 15
October 6
November 3
December 1
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.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Are you a people person? Do you enjoy chatting with folks? We are building a roster of front desk volunteers to direct phone calls and open the door for our guests. Office hours are 9 am - 4 pm, Monday - Thursday. If you’re interested in a particular day of the week and can assist occasionally or every week, please contact Rick Gibbons (rgibbons@ centenary-ws.org/ext. 1342).
OPEN FLOWER DATES
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 several open dates at this time, July 14 and August 4. This is on a first-come basis. The cost of 2 arrangements would be $350.00. If you share with another family or with family member then the cost would be divided. If you are interested, please contact Paige Morgan Foy (pmorganfoy@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1358).
MONDAY • JUNE 24
Romans 11-12 & Psalm 138
TUESDAY • JUNE 25
Romans 13-14 & Psalm 139
WEDNESDAY • JUNE 26
Romans 15-16 & Psalm 140
THURSDAY • JUNE 27
1 Corinthians 1-2 & Psalm 141
FRIDAY • JUNE 28
1 Corinthians 3-4 & Psalm 142
SATURDAY • JUNE 29
1 Corinthians 5-6 & Psalm 143
SUNDAY • JUNE 30
1 Corinthians 7-8 & Psalm 144
