SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 25, 2024
“Be Like Jesus: Seek Others” Luke 15:3-7
Preaching
Rev. Meg Peters
Associate Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions
Liturgist
Tammy Pollock
Director of Youth Ministries
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
Today we celebrate the baptism of George Nick Turner, son of John Turner and Samantha Perrotta Turner and brother of Calvin Mark Turner.
ADULT FORMATION
THE “WHYS” OF FAITH
SUNDAYS • 9:45 AM • THE CHAPEL
Join the Chapel Class for a continuation of last fall’s Nourish series, taught by Ken Carlson. Explore in depth the big “Why?” questions of the Christian faith: Why God? Why Christ? Why pain and suffering? The Chapel Class is a long-standing Sunday school class comprised mostly of senior adults, but we welcome adults of all ages! We hope you’ll join us as we ponder, discuss, question and encourage each other in faith.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
TOUGH QUESTIONS:
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
MARCH 17 • 5-6:45 PM
JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION
HOW CAN WE CHANGE THE STORY? COMMUNITY OVERVIEW TODAY • 5:00PM-6:30PM MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
Join us for a monthly series of panel discussions about social issues impacting our community. Guest panelists will explain critical issues facing Winston-Salem & Forsyth County - and how we can help make a difference.
MISSIONS
CURAMERICAS
Make a difference - volunteer abroad or from home to support Curamericas Global. Since 1983, Curamericas Global (formerly Andean Rural Health Care) has saved the lives of moms and their babies around the world, including here in NC.
We hope you’ll join us for a great evening as we listen to Erin Bonsall, Soren Johnson and Megan MartinWall share their expertise on the topics surrounding your child’s mental health. We’ll also have dinner and table talk to further deepen our learning and help us feel equipped to navigate conversations with our children. Each adult is $10 with free children’s activities for infants-5th graders. Invite all your friends and register now using the QR code or on the church website.
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
Hearts and Cupids are everywhere, but since my husband left, they only accentuate my pain and alienation. It seems that everybody is happy but me. My Stephen Minister listens to my lonely feelings and walks alongside me as I hurt. She’s helping me feel valuable again.
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).
Join Curamericas Global on a work team abroad in summer/fall 2024. Travel to Bolivia, Guatemala, or Kenya; volunteers will decide where and when would be best to travel. Costs range from $2500 - $4000 depending on airfare, dates, and size of the group. Use your skills or learn new skills to work alongside communities. Anyone can make a difference.
If interested in this opportunity, contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary.org) Stay tuned for information about an interest meeting in the coming months.
WEST VIRGINIA MISSION TRIP
We are planning a trip to Charleston, West Virginia April 21-27. The work we do will depend on the skill level of those who join us, but it may look like building wheelchair ramps, floor repairs, painting, simple plumbing fixes, etc. If you are interested in joining us for this trip, please email Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary.org).
RISE AGAINST HUNGER
Centenary is participating in Rise Against Hunger on March 10 from 2-4 pm in the Community Room. Set up will start at 12:30 pm. We look forward to packing as many meals as possible. Contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws.org), if you have any questions.
MUSIC & ARTS
LENTEN NOONTIME SERIES
TUESDAYS • FEBRUARY 20 – MARCH 26
12:00 – 12:30 PM • SANCTUARY
Join us in the Sanctuary each Tuesday in Lent at noon for a 30-minute musical presentation. Each week will feature a different musician or ensemble. This week we welcome tenor Craig Collins. Join us 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). No registration required.
SUBSCRIBE TO SIGHTINGS & SOUNDINGS
The newest issue of Centenary’s monthly Music & Arts magazine will soon be here! Subscribe via the QR code to receive your copy in your inbox each month. You can also find Sightings & Soundings on Centenary’s website (Music & Arts’ page) or pick up a printed copy from the magazine racks around campus or in the Music Suite.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today 10:00 am: Youth Sunday school
5:00 pm: Middle School youth group
6:15 pm: All youth dinner - $3 per person
6:45 pm: Senior High youth
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!
Paul tells us in scripture to “pray without ceasing”. How in the world are we supposed to do that? And, if we’re honest, how do we even pray? Sometimes it seems so hard to know what we should say and does God respond to our prayers? These are the things we will discuss in Sunday school throughout February. If you’ve ever struggled to pray or simply want to grow your prayer life, we hope you come be with us each Sunday morning.
18th ANNUAL LOVE THY NEIGHBOR FUNDRAISER
The 18th annual Love Thy Neighbor Dinner, Live Auction and Paddle Raise is on Saturday, March 9 at 6:00 pm in Memorial Auditorium. This annual event supports our Love Thy Neighbor ministry which builds relationships and loving care with our community in downtown Winston-Salem. Reserve your seat for our yummy dinner, prepared by Chef Donald and served by our youth. Our Love Thy Neighbor leaders will share their heart and stories of this ministry so that you might know how you, too, can help us love our neighbors as we love ourselves.
Tickets are $50 per seat or $500 to sponsor a full table of 10 seats. Tickets are refundable if you cancel on or before the Sunday, February 26 registration deadline. If you purchase seats for guests, you do not need to register them by name. Gluten-free meals are available with your registration.
For more information about the event, please contact Tammy Pollock. For help with registration and payment, please contact Stacy Holley.
We are grateful for your support of Love Thy Neighbor!
LOOKING AHEAD
March 8: Sixers! Goes Roller Skating
March 9: Love Thy Neighbor Fundraiser
May 19: Confirmation Sunday
June 2: Graduation Recognition Sunday
June 16-22: Mountain T.O.P. ALL youth in mission trip
July 20-28: YouthWorks Senior High Mission trip
July 29-August 1: Vacation Bible School
August 25: 2024 Fall Kick-Off!
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 EGG HUNT CANDY COLLECTION
On Easter Sunday, March 31, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 am on the front lawn of the church for kids of all ages (there will be no Sunday School for K-5th graders on this day)! To get ready for the Easter Egg Hunt, we are collecting small, individually wrapped, non-chocolate candy that would fit in an Easter egg through March 10. If you’d like to participate, you can donate a bag towards all the fun! You can drop off candy at the 4 ½ Street or 5th Street reception desks.
MONDAY • FEBRUARY 26
Jeremiah
24
TUESDAY • FEBRUARY 27
Jeremiah
THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 29
FRIDAY • MARCH 1
27
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WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 28
Jeremiah
SUNDAY • MARCH 3
SATURDAY • MARCH 2
