SUNDAY • JUNE 8, 2025
Acts 2:1-21
Preaching
Rev. Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
Liturgist
Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries
Music
Keith Byrd Alternative Music Leader
Zakiyyah Niang, vocals
Ahmad Johnson, vocals
Rodney Archie, vocals
Doug Wright, bass
Jacob Anflick, drums
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
Today we celebrate the baptism of Elizabeth Britt Whitfield, daughter of Travis and Anne Whitfield.
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 VOLUNTEERS
Lord, thank you for bringing us such an amazing volunteer team to serve at VBS. Fill their hearts with your love and patience to be poured out upon the kids. Give them strength, health and an overwhelming joy to serve! We pray that our volunteers are given the opportunity to help children experience you and that they would grow closer to you! If you would like to be a part of our team, it’s not too late! Contact Kate May (kmay@ centenary-ws.org/ext.1331).
OLDER ELEMENTARY MISSON WEEK
July 22-24 • 9 am – 3 pm
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!
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.
MEN’S MINISTRY
THURSDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP
June 5 • 7:30 - 8:30 am • Community Room
MUSIC & ARTS
PROVIDE SNACKS FOR CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ARTS CAMP 2025
We’re decking the halls for Children’s Music & Arts Camp 2025: Christmas in July — and we need YOU to help make it merry & bright! Each day, our campers spend time singing and ringing, painting and playing, moving and grooving: it is hungry work! Snack is a crucial part of our camp day, fueling our little Mozarts and Picassos for the fun they have in store. Help us keep our campers creating and provide a day’s worth of snacks for our kids! Not here the week of camp? No problem! Snack drop-off is Sunday, July 13. To volunteer, please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@ centenary-ws.org).
REGISTER FOR CHILDREN’S CREATIVE ARTS EXPERIENCE 2025/2026
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!
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
Fall will be here before you know it! We invite children ages 2 through 5th grade to join us when CAE resumes on August 27th! CAE’s multifaceted model engages children with various levels of musical and artistic interests, all while cultivating more regular worship leadership opportunities for Centenary’s youngest! Register via the QR Code. Email Music Ministries Assistant Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws. org) with any questions.
SENIOR ADULTS
SUMMER PICNIC
Thursday • June 12 • Noon South Fork Park
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.
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).
We will gather in the second floor Catering Kitchen for coffee, biscuits, and fellowship followed by a brief presentation by Mike and Tanner Robinson who will share their family’s faith journey with the church. To learn more about Men’s Ministry at Centenary, contact Chris Munnelly, Tanner Robinson, Michael Rogers, or Tom Lawson.
MISSIONS
BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday • June 10 • 12:30 - 5 pm
Community Room
Senior Adults will gather at South Fork Park (4403 Country Club Road) on Thursday, June 12 (note: second Thursday) for a picnic lunch catered by Grecian Corner. Lunch will be skewers of chicken souvlaki, Greek salad, Tzatziki sauce, pita bread, and baklava for dessert. Lemonade and tea will be provided, or you can bring your own drink. We will enjoy the park and play Bingo with door prizes! To register, send an email to seniorlunch@ centenary-ws.org or call the church office during business hours. Cost is $10.00 and the signup deadline is today.
Centenary is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive. If you would like to sign up to donate blood, you may do so by scanning the QR code or visiting our website. If you cannot give blood but would like to volunteer, please email Mary Ann Wexler (mwexler@ centenary-ws.org) or check the website.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today
10 am: Youth Sunday School (@ Youth Commons)
June 11
5 - 6 pm: Waffle Wednesday (@ Youth Commons)
June 15
10 am: Youth Sunday School (@ Youth Commons)
