SUNDAY • APRIL 6, 2025
“Earn...Save...Give...”
Luke 16:1-14
Preaching
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
Liturgist
Rev. Kate May Associate Minister with Children
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
Zakiyyah Niang, vocals
Ahmad Johnson, vocals
Rodney Archie, vocals
Noah Clark, guitar
Doug Wright, bass
Jacob Anflick, drums
HOLY WEEK OPPORTUNITIES
PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP • APRIL 13
9 am Worship in Memorial Auditorium 11 am Worship in the Sanctuary
MONDAY • APRIL 14 - FRIDAY • APRIL 18
Holy Week Labyrinth • 9:30 am — 6 pm
You are invited into a period of intentional reflection, prayer, and contemplation by walking a labyrinth in our sanctuary during Holy Week. Join us for a time of self-guided spiritual practice as we conclude the season of Lent and journey toward the cross. Enter from 4½ Street and follow signage.
TUESDAY • APRIL 15 • NOON
Lenten Noontime Music Series in the Sanctuary
HOLY THURSDAY WORSHIP • APRIL 17
7 PM
Worship in the Sanctuary and Live Stream
GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP • APRIL 18 • 7 PM
“The Seven Last Words of Christ” by Theodore Dubois & Tenebrae in the Sanctuary and Live Stream
EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP • APRIL 20
9 am Worship in Memorial Auditorium 11 am Worship in the Sanctuary
CENTENARY SCHOLARSHIPS
FAMILY LABYRINTH
DAY
April 18 • 9 am - 11 am
Join us for our first-ever Family Labyrinth Day!
Celebrate Holy week and learn together about how we can all grow closer to God. This includes a snack, art and musical labyrinth activities.
VBS 2025
June 16-19 • 9 am-Noon
Registration is open! Please note that VBS is a different week this summer than usual!
We hope that all 4-year-olds through rising 6th graders will join us for an awesome week where we learn to Trust Jesus in a Wild World! Register using the QR code.
OLDER ELEMENTARY MISSON WEEK
July 22-24 • 9 am – 3 pm
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Sunday • April 13 • 4 pm • Dining Room
End-of-life planning is something no one looks forward to, and yet, having some things prepared ahead of time can be a gift to a family that is overwhelmed. Congregational Care Ministries will host “Things to Know Before You Go,” a program led by Rev. Oliver Helsabeck and David Gentry of Gentry Family Funeral Services in Yadkinville. We will cover funeral and memorial service planning, how to prepare necessary materials and documents, where to store them, and what’s generally helpful for end-of-life planning. If you have any questions, please email or call Rev. Oliver Helsabeck
MISSIONS
BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday • April 15 • 12:30 pm – 5 pm
Community Room
SENIOR ADULTS
LUNCHEON
Thursday • April 17 • Noon
Memorial Auditorium
This month’s guest speaker is Keith Byrd, Centenary’s Alternative Worship Leader, who will present a special program of music for Holy Week. We gather at 11:45 am and lunch will be served at noon. To register, send an email to seniorlunch@centenary-ws.org or call the church office during business hours. Luncheon cost is $10.00 and the signup deadline is Wednesday, April 9.
YOUTH MINISTRY
April 11
5:15 pm - 8:45 pm: Sixers! Goes to Celebration Station
An amazing chance for rising 4th – 6th graders to serve the community through daily mission projects and spend time in fellowship! $45/student, t-shirt, daily activities and more included! Please note this is a different week than when we typically have done OEMW. Register using the QR code – we have a limited capacity.
Centenary is honored to offer endowed scholarships made possible by the dedication and generosity of past members. The application deadline is April 28, 2025 at 5 pm. There are significant changes to this year’s application process. To apply, please visit https://centenary-ws.org/ church-events/resources/
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
TOUGH QUESTIONS: DEATH AND GRIEF
May 4 • 5 pm - 6:45 pm
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
CENTENARY CARES
Showing Care and Sharing Encouragement from Shining Light on Mental Health
Centenary is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive. If you would like to sign up to donate blood, you may do so by scanning the QR code or visiting our website. If you cannot give blood but would like to volunteer, please email Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@ centenary-ws.org).
RISE AGAINST HUNGER
Sunday • April 13 • 2 pm – 4 pm
Community Room
WS/FCS PROM SHOP
Saturday • April 12 • 9 am - Noon
2700 Main St. WSNC
Come donate and let your classmates know! Free prom clothing available to WinstonSalem/Forsyth County School District students. Parking is behind the building. For any questions, email: CNBLAND@ FIRSTHORIZONS.COM
LISTEN EVENT:
“Seen” with Dr. Williams
Sunday • April 27 • 5 pm
We hope you’ll join us for Tough Questions as we hear and learn from a panel of experts ways to navigate conversations on death and grief with our children. The cost is $15/person, dinner and free children’s activities for infants-5th graders are provided! Register using the QR code.
FATHER DAUGHTER MINIGOLF
April 27 • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Calling all fathers and daughters of all ages for a fun afternoon of minigolf, arcade games and bumper boats at Adventure Landing on Stratford Road! $10/person. Register using the QR code.
When we experience challenging circumstances that affect us and involve mental health, yet we wish to remain private, it is still important that we know we are cared for, prayed for, and loved by our church family. Centenary Cares is a simple way that our church can extend care and encouragement. If someone you know is stressed or has a loved one experiencing issues with mental health, submit the person’s name to Rev. Oliver Helsabeck (ohelsabeck@centenaryws.org/ext. 1357). A member of Shining Light will confidentially deliver a Centenary Cares bag to the recipient. More information can be found on the church website under Congregational Care/Shining Light.
HEALING HANDS MINISTRY
First Mondays • 10 am - Noon
Gathering Room
Calling all knitters and crocheters! Join Healing Hands for a time of fellowship, instruction, and service as members create prayer shawls, lap throws, and other handmade items to provide a tangible blessing for people experiencing loss, crisis, or other need for prayerful care. Items are prayed over and blessed to be given away to others in time of need. No experience is necessary. Contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeck or Dianne Moore for more information.
Centenary is participating in Rise Against Hunger. Set up will start at 12:30pm. We look forward to packing as many meals as possible. All ages are welcome! Contact Rev. Meg (mpeters@centenary-ws.org), if you have any questions.
MUSIC & ARTS
LENTEN NOONTIME SERIES
Tuesdays • Now – April 15
Noon – 12:30 pm • Sanctuary
Join us in the Sanctuary each Tuesday of Lent at noon for a 30-minute musical presentation. This week we welcome back Liquid Fire! Piano Duo with Centenary’s own Dr. Barbara ListerSink and Jonathan Borton. We hope you will attend 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).
ART IN THE ATRIUM
Lenten Expressions: Glimpses of Grace
Now – April 30 • Atrium & 4 ½ St. Galleries
We are proud to showcase our Lenten exhibit, Lenten Expressions: Glimpses of Grace. Featuring the art of Centenary’s new Faith & Artistry class lead by Dr. Steve Martin, we invite you to come, engage with and reflect on images inspired by this most sacred of seasons.
Centenary Youth Ministry & Shining Light on Mental Health welcomes Dr. Chinwé Williams for a communitywide LISTEN event in the Memorial Auditorium. Dr. Chinwé is a highly regarded keynote and workshop facilitator. As a board certified and dedicated mental health professional, Dr. Williams is an authority on topics relating to stress, anxiety, burnout, trauma resolution, the intersection of faith, culture, mental health.
SUMMER IN THE CITY 2025
This summer, for the first time, our Youth Ministry will team up with our missional partners to serve right here in Winston Salem for a local mission week. Plan to spend June 10-12, 2025 at Centenary and serving each day at these various partner organizations, worshiping together, growing in your faith & friendships, experiencing some incredible evening activities, and witnessing God in our midst right in our own ‘backyard’. Cost for this mission experience is $200 per person. Mark your calendar and watch for registration and more details coming soon!
LOOKING AHEAD
April 25-26: Confirmation Retreat to Blowing Rock
May 11: Graduation Recognition Sunday May 18: Confirmation Sunday June 1: Summer Kick-Off/9th Grade
