SUNDAY • JUNE 15, 2025
Acts 3:12-19
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
Doug Wright, bass
Jacob Anflick, drums
IN MEMORIAM
Judith Beecher Halverson
May 23, 2025
The ministers and members of Centenary extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and pray they may know the comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father.
LOVE OFFERING
Sunday, June 29 will be Rev. Glenn Kinken’s last Sunday with us before he moves to his new role at the UMC Foundation in Huntersville. A reception will follow after the 11 am service.
If you wish to make a Love Offering in gratitude for Glenn’s service, you can visit centenary-ws.org, select the Give tab, then “Love Offering-Kinken” in the dropdown for Fund.
ADULT FORMATION
SAVE THE DATE! 2026 WOMEN’S RETREAT
April 17–19, 2026
Lake Junaluska Conference Center
Mark your calendar now for a weekend of renewal, connection, and spiritual growth in the Blue Ridge Mountains. More details coming soon—but for now, plan to join us and save the date!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH AS WE HOST VBS THIS WEEK
God, let our church be a great influence in our community through our VBS. We want your perfect love to be at the foundation of our city, and we pray that we spread your love. Let our doors be open and our hearts be welcoming to all kids and their families. Let your goodness shine through us.
FAMILY
SUMMER CELEBRATION
Sunday • July 20 • 4 - 5 pm
Save the date for this amazing afternoon for the whole family! We will have a foam party, slip and slide, playground and popsicles. You won’t want to miss it!
OLDER ELEMENTARY MISSON WEEK
July 22-24 • 9 am – 3 pm
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.
CAMP MAIL
Do you have a child attending camp this summer? We would love to send them some mail while they are away! If you can let us know when they’ll be at camp and what their address is, we will pop some love into the mailbox and send it their way! Please send information to Anna Thomas (athomas@ centenary-ws.org).
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
REFRESH
Wednesdays • Noon - 12:45 pm • Sanctuary
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.
SHINING LIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH
Peer Connector Ministry
If you experience a crisis of mental health, it’s important to know you are not alone. Our Peer Connector Ministry establishes a confidential connection between you and someone with similar experiences. Peer Connectors serve as supportive friends and listening ears, can provide prayerful, emotional support, and can help to direct you to additional support or resources. Send a confidential message to Rev. Oliver Helsabeck, (ohelsabeck@ centenary-ws.org) and he will connect you with a Peer Connector.
MISSIONS
LOAVES
&
FISHES SUMMER STOCK
Loaves & Fishes is once again collecting items for Summer Stock! Anytime this summer, you can take a brown paper bag located in the Narthex or at the 4 ½ Street entrance to fill with needed items. This year we are collecting the following foods: canned chicken, canned tuna, canned beef stew, Spam, and Vienna sausages. Please make sure the canned items are regular sized cans. You can drop your donations off at the 4 ½ Street entrance or in the Narthex to the Sanctuary. If you have any questions, contact Mary Ann Wexler (mwexler@centenary-ws.org).
FOOD BANK GARDEN
The Betty and Jim Holmes Food Bank Garden needs volunteers this summer. It is a great outdoor mission opportunity for families, individuals and groups. The garden is located at Crossnore Communities for Children, 1001 Reynolda Road and is open on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings. If you are able to help one time or several times, contact us through our website at foodbankgarden. org or call (336) 306-0690.
SENIOR ADULTS
THE MUSIC MAN
Thursday • July 31
Join us for a trip to Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre in Wytheville, VA to enjoy lunch and a performance of The Music Man. The cost is $60 per person, which includes transportation, lunch, and the show. The Centenary bus departs at 10 am and returns by 6 pm. Register by June 27 at noon by emailing seniorlunch@centenary-ws.org or calling or stopping by the church during office hours. Payment with credit card, cash or check is required at registration.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today
10 am: What’s Faith Got To Do With It? (@ Youth Commons)
June 18
5 - 6 pm: Waffle Wednesday (@ Youth Commons)
June 22
10 am: Youth Sunday School (@ Youth Commons)
WHAT’S FAITH GOT TO DO WITH IT?
Youth Sunday School Hour • June 1 - August 10 • Youth Commons
Ever wondered what you might do when you grow up? All of us begin dreaming what we might be when we are little and continue to figure that out throughout our lives. Join us, once again, this summer as we host various members of our church & community to hear from them what they do, how they got there, and how their faith is lived out in their daily lives.
WAFFLE WEDNESDAYS
Wednesdays • Now - August 6 • 5 - 6 pm
Youth Commons
We’re mixing things up this summer! Join us mid-week for a summer-long documentary series as we follow along with Morgan Freeman in his production “The Story of God.” Bring your appetite for thought-provoking exploration about God, and of course, an appetite for a waffle-bar spread and other breakfast-for-dinner foods!
ARE YOU HEADED TO CAMP?
Calling out to all you SUMMER CAMPERS! Let us know your camp address and how long you will be there...we will send you mail from your youth ministry family! I mean, who doesn’t love to get mail!? And we certainly love to send it.
LOOKING AHEAD
July 19 - 27: YouthWorks! Senior High Mission Trip
August 14: Youth Leadership Team
August 15: 6th Grade Promotion Party
August 17: Sunday School Open House & Fall Kick-Off
August 19: Love Thy Neighbor Leadership Team
August 24: Love Thy Neighbor
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.
