SUNDAY • MARCH 2, 2025
“Are We the 72?”
Luke 10:1-12
Preaching
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
Liturgist
Rev. Oliver Helsabeck Associate Minister for Congregational Care
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
Zakiyyah Niang, vocals
Ahmad Johnson, vocals
Rodney Archie, vocals
Noah Clark, guitar
Doug Wright, bass
Jacob Anflick, drums
WORSHIP
ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
Our Lenten journey begins on March 5 with worship at noon and 6:15 pm in the Sanctuary. Rev. Meg Peters will be preaching, and we will be invited into the Lenten discipline through the imposition of ashes.
ADULT FORMATION
THRIVE! 2025 WOMEN’S RETREAT
“TENDING THE SOIL OF YOUR SOUL”
UPCOMING DATES
• Rise Against Hunger
April 13 • 2 - 4 pm
• Easter Egg Hunt
April 20 • 10 am
• Father/Daughter Mini-Golf
April 27 • 3 - 5 pm
• Tough Questions
May 4 • 5 - 6:45 pm
COMMUNICATIONS
DINNER FOR 8
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Seeking Care Receivers
SENIOR ADULTS
WINTER DAY TRIP
Monday • March 17
April 4-6, 2025 • Lake Junaluska Centenary women and their friends are invited to join us for the Thrive! 2025 Women’s Retreat, a weekend dedicated to spiritual renewal and deepening your faith. Held at the beautiful Lake Junaluska Conference Center, this retreat will feature sessions led by keynote speaker Rev. Meg Peters, Centenary’s Associate Minister of Outreach, and worship led by musician, Brittany Bethel. Come explore how to cultivate a thriving spiritual life while connecting with God and others. Don’t miss out—sign up now to take advantage of the early bird discount! Scholarships are available to ensure everyone can participate.
CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY
This coming fall, you will be invited to participate in Dinner for 8, a small group opportunity open to everyone. Groups will enjoy great food, conversation, and friendship. Registration will open in July. For more information, contact Doug Peninger, Director of Communication (dpeninger@ centenary-ws.org/ext. 1368).
THE
JOY GROUP
Are you looking to put more joy into your life? This fall, a new group will form to help you do just that! Together, we will seek out the divine presence of God in our lives and along the way find joy through our connection and service to others. We will have an organizational meeting in September. Registration will open in July. For more information, contact Doug Peninger, Director of Communication (dpeninger@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1368).
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
EASTER CANDY COLLECTION
Through April 2, we will be collecting candy to fill our easter eggs for our annual Easter Egg Hunt (April 20). Please bring individually wrapped, non-chocolate candy to the buckets at either the 4 ½ Street Reception Desk or the 5th Street Reception desk.
MOTHER/SON BOWLING
March 30 • 2:30-4:30 pm
REFRESH PRAYER MINISTRY
Wednesdays • Noon - 12:45 PM
Sanctuary
Stephen Ministry is a lay caring ministry. Stephen Ministers are not counselors or therapists; rather, they are caring Christian friends who can offer a listening ear to help others through the tough times in life. Stephen Ministers are trained and supervised in their ministry. If you (or someone you know) are going through a tough time and could use a caring friend, contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeck (ohelsabeck@centenary-ws. org/ext. 1357) for a referral to our Stephen Ministry. All referrals are confidential.
JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION
MAPPING PREJUDICE WORKSHOP
Sunday • March 23 • 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Memorial Auditorium
This workshop, presented by Dr. Russ Smith and the Spacial Justice Studio, will contribute to a community-based research project that intends to advocate for legislation to remove racially restrictive language in deeds and develop a community fund to provide financial support to distressed communities. This event is free and open to both adults and middle/high school youth. Please note that in order to participate, you must bring a laptop— cell phones and iPads are not compatible.
MEN’S MINISTRY
THURSDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP
March 6 • 7:30 - 8:30 am
Community Room
Centenary’s Senior Adults will be taking a day trip to the International Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro for a guided tour by Museum staff. The group will leave the church at 11:00 am on church buses, will stop for lunch, and then will take the approximately 90-minute tour at the Museum at 2:00 pm. We plan to return to the church before 5:00 pm. The cost for the tour is $20, and lunch is on your own at the restaurant. If interested, email Rev. Oliver Helsabeck (ohelsabeck@centenaryws.org/ext. 1357) before Monday, March 10, to reserve a spot on the bus and for the tour
LUNCHEON
Thursday • March 20 • Noon
Memorial Auditorium
This month’s guest speaker is Tammy Pollock, Centenary’s Director of Youth Ministries. We gather at 11:45 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, March 12. The Senior Adult Council will meet briefly in the choir room at 11:00 before the luncheon.
YOUTH MINISTRY
LISTEN EVENT: “Seen” with Dr. Williams
Sunday • April 27 • 5:00 pm
We will meet at Creekside Lanes for a fun time of bowling for mothers and sons of all ages! The cost is $10/person. Includes 2 hours of bowling and a great snack! Register by March 24. Questions? Contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1332)
THE BACKPACK PROGRAM
Help us finish the school year strong by providing weekend meals for students in Winston-Salem. Please join us in prayer and consider a financial contribution to sponsor a child. For $200, you can sponsor a child’s weekend meals for a whole school year! Reach out to Anna Thomas (athomas@ centenary-ws.org) with any questions.
The Refresh Prayer Ministry invites you to be refreshed in a mid-week service of worship, reflection, and prayer in a sacred space. From Noon-12:15 is a time for quiet reflection with music, and from 12:15-12:45 is a time for prayer, Scripture reading, and meditation. Parking is available in the Fifth Street parking lot; enter from the Fifth Street entrance to the Sanctuary. For more information, contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeck or Becky Tate.
CENTENARY
CARES
Showing Care and Sharing Encouragement from Shining Light on Mental Health
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, a ministry of Shining Light on Mental Health, 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, Associate Minister for Congregational Care (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.
We will gather in the second floor Catering Kitchen for coffee, biscuits, and fellowship. Then we move to the Community Room for prayer, announcements and a brief program. This month’s speaker is Marianne Bach, who will share about Loaves & Fishes, and men are encouraged to bring items for the food pantry. You may enter the East Building from the 4 1⁄2 Street or 5th Street entrances. To learn more about Men’s Ministry at Centenary, contact Chris Munnelly, Tanner Robinson, Michael Rogers, or Tom Lawson.
MUSIC & ARTS
LENTEN NOONTIME SERIES
Tuesdays • March 11 – April 15
Noon – 12:30 pm • Sanctuary
Join us in the Sanctuary each Tuesday of Lent at noon for a 30-minute musical presentation. Each week will feature a different musician or ensemble. 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 is required.
Centenary Youth Ministry & Shining Light on Mental Health welcomes Dr. Chinwé Williams for a community-wide 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.
LOOKING AHEAD
March 21: Sixers! Go Rock Climbing (@ FirstHand Climbing)
March 30: Youth & Parents’ Trivia Night April 25-26: Confirmation
Retreat to Blowing Rock
April 27: LISTEN event with Dr. Williams
May 11: Graduation
Recognition Sunday May 18: Confirmation Sunday
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.
