SUNDAY • MARCH 24, 2024
“Be
Like Jesus: Love”
1 John 4:7-12
Preaching
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
Liturgist
Tammy Pollock
Director of Youth Ministries
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
Today we celebrate the baptism of Olivia Borden Tucker, daughter of John Austin Tucker and Adele Watkins Roberts Tucker.
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 REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY!
JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION
HOW CAN WE CHANGE THE STORY?
FOOD INSECURITY
APRIL 7 • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
Join us for a monthly series of panel discussions about social issues impacting our community. Guest panelists Jan Jones,
Crystal Dixon, Tonya Hairston, Kyle Luth, and Dudley Watts, moderator.
MUSIC & ARTS
LENTEN NOONTIME SERIES
TUESDAYS • FEBRUARY 20 – MARCH 26
Adventure awaits us from July 29 – August 1, 9 am – noon, 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 or if you want to volunteer, contact Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1331).
OLDER ELEMENTARY MISSION WEEK
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 26: Meditations on the Seven Last Words (Alan Keely, narrator)
YOUTH MINISTRY
We hope our rising 4th – 6th graders can join us from June 25-27, 9 am – 3 pm, for a time to serve the community and have fun with friends! Registration will open Tuesday, March 26. 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.
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).
Today
5:00 pm: Middle school youth group
6:15 pm: All youth dinner - $3 per person
6:30 pm: Senior high youth group
March 27
6:00 pm: Confirmation – Shepherd Night: Bowling (@Bowlero on Jonestown Rd)
March 31
HAPPY RESURRECTION DAY
10:00 am: Youth Easter Brunch
NO YOUTH GROUPS TONIGHT – Enjoy Easter with your families
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
Palm 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 pm in Memorial Auditorium
• Tuesday, March 26 @ Noon in Memorial Auditorium
• Wednesday, March 27 @ 6:00 pm (following the Nourish meal) in Memorial Auditorium.
MONDAY • MARCH 25
Nehemiah 12-13 & Psalm 52
TUESDAY • MARCH 26
Esther 1-5 & Psalm 53
WEDNESDAY • MARCH 27
Esther 6-10 & Psalm 54
THURSDAY • MARCH 28
Daniel 1-3 & Psalm 55
FRIDAY • MARCH 29
Daniel 4-6 & Psalm 56
SATURDAY • MARCH 30
SUNDAY • MARCH 31
Daniel 10-12 & Psalm 58
Daniel 7-9 & Psalm 57
