WELCOME TO WORSHIP
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT • MARCH 27, 2022 • 9:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS GATHERING MUSIC
Breathe — Jonathan Smith, Jonny Diaz and Tony Wood
GREETING OPENING PRAYER
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HYMN
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Lord God whose blessed Son our Savior gave his back to smiters and did not hide his face from shame: give us grace to endure the sufferings of this present time with sure confidence in the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. You Are My All in All — Dennis Jernigan
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
#883 A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada
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
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 (pew Bible New Testament page 95) 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 COMMUNITY RESPONDS AND GIVES THANKS OFFERTORY
You Say — Jason Ingram, Lauren Daigle and Paul Mabury
DOXOLOGY
#95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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Most holy and gracious God accept these gifts from our hearts. May they be used to share the message of your love with a world that is hurting. May these gifts shine like light in the darkness offering hope, and peace. May we offer ourselves and dedicate our lives to your service this week using our talents and time to build your kingdom. All this we pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
WE GO AS GOD'S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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You Are My Vision — Hull, Byrne and Rend Collective
BENEDICTION
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CELEBRATION MUSIC
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Your Grace Is Enough — Matt Maher
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Learn more and register for events at www.centenary-ws.org/engage. ADULT FORMATION
FIRST FIFTEEN LENTEN DEVOTIONS It's not too late to join the Lenten First Fifteen Devotions. For more information contact Rev. Bret Cogan. SPRING AND LENTEN CONNECTION GROUPS There are new opportunities to join a group to help you meet new people and grow in your faith and connection to one another. Gatherings are on Sunday, Monday, or Thursday evenings. For more information contact Rev. Bret Cogan or click on the Engage tab on our website to register.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
MONUMENTAL DAY AT THE ROPES COURSE Did you know that we do something special for rising 4th through 6th graders at Vacation Bible School? It's called Preteen VBS and it is awesome! To give your child a sneak peek at how much fun they will have as a part of preteen VBS we are inviting all 3rd - 5th graders to join us for a high ropes adventure at Crossnore School and Children's Home. Cost for the event will be $20 per child. You can register from the Engage page or in the Realm app, registration will be open March 8-April 13. Have questions or need more information? Contact Jeanette Juran (336-724-6311 ext. 1332/ jjuran@centenary-ws.org). EASTER CANDY Help us get ready for our Easter Egg Hunt by bringing these non-chocolate, individually wrapped candies to put in the eggs Starbursts, fruit snacks, sixlets, tootsie rolls, skittles, or sour patch kids. EASTER EGG HUNT • SUNDAY • APRIL 17 • 10 AM Our Easter Egg Hunt is back! We'll have an egg hunt at 10 AM on Easter (April 17) for toddlers - 5th graders. We hope you'll join us on the 5th Street Lawn! PARENTS FIRST • SUNDAY • APRIL 3 • 10 AM Parents are invited to join us during Sunday school on April 3 at 10 AM. We’ll talk about what happens between Palm Sunday and Easter and then stuff eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP ROOM 310 • WEDNESDAYS • 11 AM - 1 PM Caregivers Wellbeing, Inc. is a local, nonprofit organization that helps caregivers survive and thrive. Its weekly support group meetings are open to all caregivers who are caring for a loved one with dementia or other chronic condition. For more information, please contact Ann Hiatt (336-480-6693/annrenigarhiatt@gmail. com).
NEW KINDERMUSIK OFFERINGS 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 (336-420-3220/penney.carol@gmail.com).
YOUTH MINISTRY
SAVE THE DATE • APRIL 23, 2022 The 16th Annual Love Thy Neighbor Friends for Fashion Runway Show & Auction is coming your way. For more information or to discover exciting ways you can participate, please contact Tammy Pollock (tpollock@centenary-ws.org).
ATTENTION ALL MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Centenary is forming a new Medical Hospitality Team to serve each Sunday during our worship and Sunday school hours should we have a medical emergency. If you are a PA, MD, NP, RN or EMT, we invite you to contact Dr. Lon Morgan (lgmorgan@novanthealth. org) to learn more.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Centenary offers three types of endowed scholarships: · T.B. and Mary Neal Dixson Foundation: Scholarships for Centenary members or staff who are full-time students · Cabaniss Fund Scholarship: For needy and deserving students engaged in or planning for ministry · Emma Kapp Ogburn Memorial Fund: Scholarships for Methodist residents of Forsyth County pursuing education for Methodist ministry or a Christian education ministry vocation The deadline to submit all applications is April 1. Please note that the document submission process has changed this year. Find more detailed guidelines and download forms at www.centenary-ws.org/ resources. Contact Stacy Holley for more information (336-7246311 ext. 1359/sholley@centenary-ws.org).
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP
As we continue our Lenten journey together, please join us during Holy Week for worship. Sunday, April 10 • Palm Sunday • 9am & 11am worship Thursday, April 14 • Holy Thursday Communion • 7pm Friday, April 15 • Good Friday/Tenebrae Worship • 7pm
MUSIC & THE ARTS
CHANCEL CHOIR CONCERT • SUNDAY • APRIL 3 • 3 PM The Chancel Choir joins forces with the Piedmont Wind Symphony Brass and members of the Greensboro Symphony Master Chorale to present a brief, jubilant program featuring the first movement of John Rutter’s Gloria along with sacred music by Mack Wilberg, Dan Forrest, and Paul Basler. Register for a FREE ticket at https://www. piedmontwindsymphony.com.
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TEXT TO GIVE Text cumcws to 73256 and you will be linked give your gifts of tithes and offerings.
WORSHIP NEXT WEEK April 3, 2022
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III
Palm Sunday Parade! This year when we at Centenary celebrate
John 12:1-8 (NRSV)
Palm Sunday we will do so with a Palm Parade of our elementary aged children at the 11 am service. Contact Kate May for more information.
PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister LITURGIST The Reverend Susannah Pittman, Associate Minister
MUSIC Eddie Pollock, Band Leader Lydia Berger • Nathan Clark • Sam Clark Matthew Epermanis • Joanna Holden • Jacob Hollar Larry Hollar • Amy Goodman • Lilly Robbins
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