March 24, 2024 • 9am Worship

WELCOME TO

SUNDAY • MARCH 24, 2024 “Be Like Jesus: Love” 1 John 4:7-12 Preaching

Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister

Liturgist

Tammy Pollock

Director of Youth Ministries

Music

Keith Byrd

Alternative Music Leader

CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS

JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION

Today we celebrate the baptism of Olivia Borden Tucker, daughter of John Austin Tucker and Adele Watkins Roberts Tucker.

HOW CAN WE CHANGE THE STORY? FOOD INSECURITY APRIL 7 • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM Join us for a monthly series of panel discussions about social issues impacting our community.

Guest panelists Jan Jones,

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY EASTER EGG HUNT MARCH 31 • 10 AM • FRONT LAWN Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Meet us on the front lawn of the church with your basket at 10 am! There will be special egg hunting opportunities designated for children of all ages! There will be no Sunday school for K-5th graders.

VBS REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY! Adventure awaits us from July 29 – August 1, 9 am – noon, 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 or if you want to volunteer, contact Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws.org/ext. 1331).

OLDER ELEMENTARY MISSION WEEK We hope our rising 4th – 6th graders can join us from June 25-27, 9 am – 3 pm, for a time to serve the community and have fun with friends!

Registration will open Tuesday, March 26. 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.

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 “My Stephen Minister, never judging and always valuing me as a person, helped me see myself as God sees me, loved and never alone. My loneliness was replaced by the still voice of the Holy Spirit. It had been there. Now I recognize it.”

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).

Crystal Dixon, Tonya Hairston, Kyle Luth, and Dudley Watts, moderator.

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 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).

March 26: Meditations on the Seven Last Words (Alan Keely, narrator) 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 March 27 6:00 pm: Confirmation – Shepherd Night: Bowling (@Bowlero on Jonestown Rd) March 31 HAPPY RESURRECTION DAY 10:00 am: Youth Easter Brunch NO YOUTH GROUPS TONIGHT – Enjoy Easter with your families 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!

Here we are in the season of Lent, thinking about the great sacrifices Jesus has made for each of us.

As we consider Jesus, especially in this season, what was it about Him that shook everyone who knew him to the core? What is it about Him that shakes us to the core? Join us as we explore Jesus... how his radical love, gentleness, and peace is exactly what we all need.

LOOKING AHEAD April 14: Love Thy Neighbor April 18: Youth Ministry Leadership team meeting May 19: Confirmation Sunday June 2: Graduation Recognition Sunday July 20-28: YouthWorks Senior High Mission trip July 29-August 1: Vacation Bible School 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 FLOWER CROSS

WHAT’S AHEAD AT GENERAL CONFERENCE

No matter what time you come to celebrate Easter, we hope you will visit the Flower Cross on the front porch of the Sanctuary. You’re encouraged to bring some of your favorite flowers from your garden or the store and help us to transform the cross into a beautiful symbol of hope and new life. Questions?

Contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws. org) or Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws.org).

The quadrennial General Conference meeting of the United Methodist Church will be held April 23- May 3 of this year, in Charlotte, NC. The General Conference is the official governing body of the denomination comprised of clergy and lay delegates from Annual Conferences around the globe. Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken, III is leading three, identical town hall meetings about the work of and matters before the General Conference. These sessions will be held:

CHANGES TO CENTENARY SCHOLARSHIPS Because of the dedication and generosity of past members, Centenary is honored to offer endowed scholarships. There are significant changes to this year’s application process. Before applying, please go to https://centenary-ws.org/church-events/ resources/ for more information.

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Sunday, March 24 @ 4:30 pm in Memorial Auditorium Tuesday, March 26 @ Noon in Memorial Auditorium Wednesday, March 27 @ 6:00 pm (following the Nourish meal) in Memorial Auditorium.

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP OPPORTUNITUES Palm Sunday • March 24 9am Worship in Memorial Auditorium 11am Worship in the Sanctuary Tuesday • March 26 • Noon Lenten Noontime Music Series in the Sanctuary Thursday • March 28 • 7:00 pm 7:00pm• Maundy Thursday Worship in the Sanctuary Friday • March 29 • 7:00 pm 14 Stations of the Cross & Tenebrae in the Sanctuary STATIONS OF THE CROSS Monday • March 25 • 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday • March 26 • 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday • March 27 • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday • March 28 • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm You are invited to journey with Jesus to the cross.

This self-guided walk offers 14 stations through visual arts, liturgy and contemplation. A booklet will be provided to guide you as you move through the Sanctuary. To participate, enter from the 4 ¹⁄₂ Street entrance and begin the stations at the West Transept door.

MONDAY • MARCH 25 Nehemiah 12-13 & Psalm 52

THURSDAY • MARCH 28 Daniel 1-3 & Psalm 55

TUESDAY • MARCH 26 Esther 1-5 & Psalm 53

FRIDAY • MARCH 29 Daniel 4-6 & Psalm 56

WEDNESDAY • MARCH 27 Esther 6-10 & Psalm 54

SATURDAY • MARCH 30 Daniel 7-9 & Psalm 57 SUNDAY • MARCH 31 Daniel 10-12 & Psalm 58

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 Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister

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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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John Rogers Director of Information Technology

ext. 1356

Reverend Meg Peters ext. 1361 Assoc. Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions

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