March 31, 2024 • 9am Worship

WELCOME TO

SUNDAY • MARCH 31, 2024 “Images of Jesus” John 20:1-18 Preaching

Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister

Liturgist

Rev. Meg Peters

Associate Minister of Evangelism, Engagement & Missions

Music

Keith Byrd

Alternative Music Leader

CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

Today we celebrate the baptism of Easton Jones Calva, son of Coleman Blaine and Meredith Daves Calva.

REFRESH: WEEKLY PRAYER IN THE CHAPEL TUESDAYS • APRIL 2 – MAY 28 NOON- 12:30PM

Today we celebrate the baptism of Wren Elizabeth Squires, daughter of River Squires and Taylor Davis.

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.

IN MEMORIAM Fillmore “Phil” Erwin Williams March 8, 2024 The ministers and members of Centenary Church extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved familiy 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 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 (June 25-27, 9 am – 3 pm) 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 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! For more information, please contact Anna Thomas (athomas@centenary-ws.org/ext 1332).

JUSTICE & RECONCILIATION 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 are Jan Jones, Crystal Dixon, Tonya Hairston, Kyle Luth, and Dudley Watts, moderator.

MEN’S MINISTRY THURSDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP APRIL 4 • 7:30 AM-8:30 AM COMMUNITY ROOM We meet the first Thursday of every month as we gather in the second floor Catering Kitchen for coffee and biscuits and fellowship. Then we move to the Community Room for prayer, announcements and a brief program. 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.

MISSIONS CURAMERICAS If you are interested in joining Curamericas Global on a work team in Bolivia, Guatemala, or Kenya, please join Rev. Meg Peters on Wednesday, April 17 in room 107 at 6 pm. Curamericas Global (formerly Andean Rural Health Care) has saved the lives of moms and their babies around the world, including here in NC. Please contact Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@centenary-ws.org) for any additional information.

MUSIC & ARTS 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!

Beginning April 7, join us for a brand-new 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.

COLLEGE & BOARDING SCHOOL CARE PACKAGES At our Confirmation and Graduation Recognition services each year we promise to stay the course of faith with our church babies no matter where they go. One of the ways we do this is to send a ‘little love’ to our church babies away at school. Our Pathfinders class lovingly packs all kinds of goodies and reminds them that as they go into final exams, we are praying for them.

SENIOR ADULTS LUNCHEON THURSDAY • APRIL 18 • NOON MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM This month’s speaker is The Hon. Michael Robinson, Superior Court Judge. 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, April 10.

YOUTH MINISTRY Today HAPPY RESURRECTION DAY NO YOUTH GROUPS TONIGHT – Enjoy Easter with your families April 3 NO Confirmation – Enjoy Spring Break April 4 NO YCC – Enjoy Spring Break

If you have a college student or a boarding school student, please contact Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministry (tpollock@centenary-ws.org) with their address. The deadline to request a package for your student is April 18.

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.

CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED

April 7 10:00 am: Youth Sunday school 5:00 pm: Middle school youth group 6:15 pm: All youth dinner - $3 per person 6:30 pm: Senior high youth group

Centenary church offices and campus will be closed on Monday, April 1.

MONDAY • APRIL 1 Haggai 1-2 & Psalm 59

THURSDAY • APRIL 4 Zechariah 9-14 & Psalm 62

TUESDAY • APRIL 2 Zechariah 1-4 & Psalm 60

FRIDAY • APRIL 5 Malachi 1-2 & Psalm 63

WEDNESDAY • APRIL 3 Zechariah 5-8 & Psalm 61

SATURDAY • APRIL 6 Malachi 3-4 & Psalm 64

SUNDAY • APRIL 7 1 Chronicles 1-10 & Psalm 65

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

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Mary Ann Wexler Executive Director

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Rick Gibbons Congregational Care Assistant

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Jonathan Emmons Director of Music Ministries

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Stacy Holley Exec. Assistant to Senior Minister

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Reverend R. Craig Ford Associate Minister

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John Markle Director of Operations

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Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children

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Doug Peninger Director of Communications

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John Rogers Director of Information Technology

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

CENTENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 646 W. FIFTH STREET • WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 HTTPS://CENTENARY-WS.ORG • 336-724-6311