WELCOME TO WORSHIP
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER • APRIL 24, 2022 • 9:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC GREETING OPENING PRAYER
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HYMN
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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. #307 Christ Is Risen — W ZLOBIE LEZY
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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THE LORD'S 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.
GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED SCRIPTURE
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
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Please stand as you are able.
"The Unbelievable Is Believable"
THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS AND GIVES THANKS OFFERTORY
Now the Green Blade Riseth — Traditional French Carol
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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#420 Breathe on Me, Breath of God — TRENTHAM
BENEDICTION
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CELEBRATION MUSIC
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SERMON NOTES
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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 LITURGIST The Reverend Bret Cogan, Associate Minister
MUSIC Martha Bassett, vocals Matt Kendrick, bass Federico Pivetta, piano Ken Wilmot, trumpet John Wilson, drums
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