April 21, 2024 • 9am Worship

WELCOME TO

SUNDAY • APRIL 21, 2024 “To Be the Church: To Be a Witness” Matthew 28:16-20 Preaching

Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister

Liturgist

Tammy Pollock

Director of Youth Ministries

Music

Keith Byrd

Alternative Music Leader

CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS

IN MEMORIAM Louise Bonin Flowers March 31, 2024 Jane McNair Waugh April 1, 2024 Marina Hawkins Nowell April 7, 2024 The ministers and members of Centenary extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SCUBA VBS JULY 29-AUGUST 1 • 9 AM - NOON Adventure awaits us, 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, contact Kate May (kmay@ centenary-ws.org/ext. 1331).

OLDER ELEMENTARY MISSION WEEK JUNE 25-27 • 9 AM – 3 PM We hope our rising 4th – 6th graders can join us for a time to serve the community and have fun with friends! Registration is open and space is limited to register early! 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.

YOU CAN HELP MAKE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL A SUCCESS! This summer we will be taking our kids on a Super Cool Underwater Bible Adventure for Vacation Bible School where we hope that they will be immersed in the knowledge that God loves them and so do we! In order for that to happen we need your gifts and talent and time! There is a place for everyone at Vacation Bible School whether you want to help with crafts, or snacks or you want to be a small group shepherd or a crossing guard.

Perhaps you can’t be with us in person but you’d be able to help with prep work, no matter what your gifts and talents and time commitment are you can use them at vacation Bible School! Contact Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1331) and let her know you want to be a part of the VBS team!

YOU CAN HELP FEED HUNGRY STUDENTS IN OUR AREA Did you know that we partner with Brunson Elementary, Wiley Middle School, Reynolds High School and the Winston Salem Street School to help fill their food pantries? At Reynolds and the Winston Salem Street School, we help stock food pantries where students can “go shopping” for food at school to take home. At Brunson and Wiley, we partner with them through the BackPack Program.

The school administration identifies students in need of food and enrolls them in the program. We purchase “backpacks” through Second Harvest Food Bank – each one has two breakfasts and two lunches. If you’d like to partner with us in helping these students gain access to food over the weekends, you can do so through prayer, financial support, and volunteering to transport backpacks to schools! Contact Kate May (kmay@centenaryws.org/ext 1331) and she can tell you about all the ways we need your help.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE REFRESH: WEEKLY PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL TUESDAYS • NOW – MAY 28 NOON- 12:30PM You are invited for a time of prayer each week in our Chapel. Resources will be provided for a time of independent reflection and contemplation.

STEPHEN MINISTRY Spring is traditionally a season of renewal. Even with the promise of Easter foremost in mind, you may find yourself struggling with depression, heartache at a loss, loneliness... any number of despondent thoughts. A Stephen Minister can journey beside you as you face these troubles. Brighter Days are ahead!

If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry, please contact Deena Morgan (336-692-2314), Wilba Brady (336-723-6236).

JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION HOW CAN WE CHANGE THE STORY? GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION MAY 5 • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM Join us for our next panel discussion about social issues impacting our community. Guest panelists are Curtis Friday (Neighbors for Better Neighborhoods, Cure Violence Program Manager), Tricia McManus (WSFCS, Superintendent), Dr. Irish Spencer (Families Against Senseless Killing, President), Lt. Tyler Walley (WSPD, Gang Unit and Gun Crime Reduction Unit, Supervisor) and Dr. Erica Payton Foh (UNC Greensboro, Associate Professor, Public Health Education, Moderator).

MUSIC & ARTS POULENC GLORIA TODAY • 3 PM • SANCTUARY Continue to celebrate the joy of Easter! Join us to hear Francis Poulenc’s Gloria presented by the Centenary Chancel Choir, the Greensboro Symphony Master Chorale, and Piedmont Wind Symphony. This masterwork, filled with a captivating mixture of solemnity and whimsical exuberance, remains a favorite with audiences. We hope to see you there!

SIGN UP NOW FOR CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ART CAMP 2024 July 15 - 18, 2024 CMA Camp is offered for infants through rising 5th graders. Offerings include singing, handbells, handchimes, creative movement, art, Kindermusik, and more! Snacks are provided daily.

The week ends with a camper-led worship service on Thursday at 12:30 pm followed by a reception to celebrate the accomplishments of each child during camp.

Don’t miss out on this fun-filled week! Register via the QR Code today! For more information, please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws.org).

CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ARTS SPRING FINALE MAY 5 • 11 AM Join us as Centenary’s children and youth lead music alongside young people from across the Triad!

This finale to our CAE program year will include inaugural collaborations between our Creative Arts Experience participants, the members of the Youth Choir Collective on Fifth, and children and youth choristers from First Baptist Church, Greensboro.

We look forward to seeing you as our youngest make important cross-community connections through worship and the arts!

THE RALEIGH RINGERS MAY 5 • 4 PM The Raleigh Ringers are coming to Centenary! We are thrilled to present this internationally acclaimed, Emmynominated, concert handbell choir that dazzles their audiences. Join us for an unforgettable program. Tickets can be purchased via the QR Code for $20/adult and $5/child (12 & under).

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!

Join us for our series in Youth Sunday school, “Faith Face to Face”. This new series is all about exploring your questions of faith. We asked you what your questions are; you told us what you’re wondering about, and together we will find the answers! In 1 Corinthians 14: 33 we are reminded that “God is a God not of confusion, but of peace”. We can’t wait for you to be part of this great opportunity to take one question of faith each week and seek God’s wisdom so that we might more grow in the likeness and love of Jesus.

LOOKING AHEAD May 10: Sixers! End of the year picnic at Bailey Park May 3-4: Confirmation Retreat to Blowing Rock May 19: Confirmation Sunday June 2: Graduation Recognition Sunday & Summer Kick-Off! July 20-28: YouthWorks Senior High mission trip (Niagara Falls, NY) July 29-August 1: Vacation Bible School August 11: LTN August 11: 6th grade Promotion Party August 18: Sunday school Open House & Fall Kickoff!

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.

YOUTH MINISTRY Today 5:00 pm: Middle school youth group 6:15 pm: All youth dinner - $3 per person 6:30 pm: Senior high youth group April 24 6:00 pm: Confirmation – Shepherd Night – Hayworth Miller Funeral Home April 25 5:30 pm: Youth Choir Collective on Fifth April 28 5:00 pm: Middle school youth group 6:15 pm: All youth dinner - $3 per person 6:30 pm: Senior high youth group

MONDAY • APRIL 22 2 Chronicles 35-36 & Psalm 80

THURSDAY • APRIL 25 Matthew 5-6 & Psalm 83

TUESDAY • APRIL 23 Matthew 1-2 & Psalm 81

FRIDAY • APRIL 26 Matthew 7-8 & Psalm 84

WEDNESDAY • APRIL 24 Matthew 3-4 & Psalm 82

SATURDAY • APRIL 27 Matthew 9-10 & Psalm 85 SUNDAY • APRIL 28 Matthew 11-12 & Psalm 86

Welcome to Centenary

The congregation and staff of Centenary welcome you to today’s worship.

It is our honor to have you with us! Our ministers, staff, welcome team and ushers are happy to assist you with any questions you may have. We hope our worship will inspire, comfort and challenge you as we hear God’s message proclaimed through preaching, music, prayer and liturgy.

Membership

We are eager to share Centenary’s story with you. If you are interested in learning about church membership, please contact Rev. Meg Peters (336-724-6311 ext. 1361)/ mpeters@centenary-ws.org to schedule a time to meet.

Learn More

There is always something happening at Centenary and we invite you to join us. To learn more about Centenary ministries and events, visit our website at www.centenary-ws.org.

You may also contact our receptionist who will guide you to the appropriate ministry area.

CENTENARY LEADERSHIP CONNECTIONS 336.724.6311 + Extension (for the Minister on Call • Option 2)

Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister

ext. 1362

Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries

ext. 1337

Mary Ann Wexler Executive Director

ext. 1346

Rick Gibbons Congregational Care Assistant

ext. 1342

Jonathan Emmons Director of Music Ministries

ext. 1339

Stacy Holley ext. 1359 Adult Discipleship Specialist & Pastoral Assistant

Reverend R. Craig Ford Associate Minister

ext. 1353

John Markle Director of Operations

ext. 1347

Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children

ext. 1331

Doug Peninger Director of Communications

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Reverend Meg Peters Associate Minister of Outreach

ext. 1361

John Rogers Director of Information Technology

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