April 24, 2022 • 11am Worship

WELCOME TO WORSHIP

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER • APRIL 24, 2022 • 11:00AM

WE GATHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE VOLUNTARY

Vivace, from Sonata in D Major, G. 6 — Giuseppe Torelli

GREETING INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP

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HYMN

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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

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GLORIA PATRI

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD'S PRAYER

BAPTISM BAPTISMAL RESPONSE

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Please stand as you are able.

All That Hath Life and Breath Praise Ye the Lord! — René Clausen Almighty God, through your only Son you overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life. Grant that we who celebrate our Lord’s resurrection, by the renewing of your Spirit, arise from the death of sin to the life of righteousness; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. #312 Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise — LLANFAIR #887 Affirmation from Romans #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX After each prayer, the leader may conclude: Lord, in your mercy.

All may respond: Hear our 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. #191 Jesus Loves Me — JESUS LOVES ME With God's help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround Champ and Virginia Mae with a community of love and forgiveness, that they may grow in their service to others. We will pray for them, that they may be true disciples who walk in the way that leads to life.

(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.)

GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED CANTICLE

SCRIPTURE

To the Lamb on the Throne — Dan Forrest Worthy the lamb. Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, and publish abroad His wonderful name; the name all victorious of Jesus extol; HIs kindgom is glorious and rules over all. "Salvation to God, who sits on the throne," let all cry aloud, and honor the Son; the praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb. God rules in the height, almighty to save; though hid from our sight, His presence we have, the great congregation His triumph shall sing, ascribing salvation to Jesus our King. Then let us adore and give Him His right, all glory and power, all wisdom and might; all honor and blessing with angels above, and thanks never ceasing and infinite love.

John 20:19-31 (pew Bible New Testament page 141) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

SERMON

"The Unbelievable Is Believable"

OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD AND THANKSKGIVING OFFERTORY

Adagio and Allegro, from Sonata in D Major, G. 6 — Giuseppe Torelli

DOXOLOGY

#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th

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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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Almighty God, giver of every good and perfect gift, teach us to render to you all that we have and all that we are, that we may praise you, not with our lips only, but with our whole lives, turning the duties, the sorrows, and the joys of all our days into a living sacrifice to you; through our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN

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#303 The Day of Resurrection — LANCASHIRE

BENEDICTION

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BENEDICTION RESPONSE

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Numbers 6: 24-26 VOLUNTARY

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The Lord Bless You and Keep You — John Rutter The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. Amen.

Praise the Lord With Drums and Cymbals — Siegfried Karg-Elert

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/engage.

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 open dates available on May 15, 2022, and July 3, 2022. If you are interested, please contact Paige Morgan Foy (pmorganfoy@ centenary-ws.org).

ALTAR GUILD LUNCHEON

Current members and those wishing to join the Altar Guild are invited to an informal business meeting and luncheon on May 5, Noon-1 PM, in the Dining Room. If you’re planning to attend, please contact Ginger Thomas (gingerthomas680@gmail.com) or Laura Dillard (alg.dillard@gmail.com).

ADULT FORMATION

GALLUP POLL You are invited to participate in a Gallup poll on Congregational Connection and Engagement. The poll will give you a chance to share your experience of connection and engagement with the ministry and life of Centenary. You can participate in this 10minute survey by going to centenary-ws.org/engage and clicking on the link under the survey announcement.

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.

• 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

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

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: July 22-24; registration opens May 1 • Morning Vacation Bible School: July 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).

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2022 We are looking forward to a Monumental VBS this summer celebrating God’s greatness! There will be two opportunities to participate in VBS – a weekend family VBS and a weekday morning VBS. Our weekend VBS will be July 22-24 at Calvary Moravian.

The weekday VBS will be here at Centenary July 25-28 from 9 AM until noon. Mark your calendars! Registration opens next week on May 1.

To accommodate all the great kids, we need lots of awesome volunteers! If you’d like to volunteer with VBS, or have questions contact Jeanette Juran (ext. 1332/jjuran@centenary-ws.org).

MISSIONS

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.

MUSIC & THE ARTS

END-OF-YEAR MUSICAL AND PRESENTATION On Thursday, April 28, at 5:30pm, 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.

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.

YOUTH MINISTRY

SAVE THE DATE • May 15: Confirmation Sunday • May 22: Graduation Recognition Sunday For more information or to sign up to receive Youth Ministry updates by email, contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenary-ws. org). Or follow us on Instagram @centenary_youth

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We celebrate the baptisms of Levi Champion Ernst (Champ) and Virginia Mae Ernst (Virginia Mae), children of Kristy and Will Ernst.

WORSHIP NEXT WEEK May 1, 2022

Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III

TEXT TO GIVE Text cumcws to 73256 and you will be linked to give your gifts of tithes and offerings.

"My Redeemer Lives" John 21:1-19 (NRSV)

PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister LITURGISTS Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries The Reverend Kate May, Associate Minister MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Ken Wilmot, Trumpet The Chancel Choir

FLOWERS The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of William M. "Buck" Butler, Jr., his brother Joseph Glenn Butler and Glenn's son Robert Glenn Butler by their family.

Musical texts are printed with permission.

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