SUNDAY • MARCH 30, 2025
“Forgiven Before You Know It”
Luke 15:1-10
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
Noah Clark, guitar
Doug Wright, bass
Jacob Anflick, drums
HOLY WEEK OPPORTUNITIES
PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP • APRIL 13
9 am Worship in Memorial Auditorium 11 am Worship in the Sanctuary
MONDAY • APRIL 14 - FRIDAY • APRIL 18
Holy Week Labyrinth • 9:30 am — 6 pm
You are invited into a period of intentional reflection, prayer, and contemplation by walking a labyrinth in our sanctuary during Holy Week. Join us for a time of self-guided spiritual practice as we conclude the season of Lent and journey toward the cross. Enter from 4½ Street and follow signage.
TUESDAY • APRIL 15 • NOON
Lenten Noontime Music Series in the Sanctuary
HOLY THURSDAY WORSHIP • APRIL 17
7 PM
Worship in the Sanctuary and Live Stream
GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP • APRIL 18 • 7 PM
“The Seven Last Words of Christ” by Theodore Dubois & Tenebrae in the Sanctuary and Live Stream
EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP • APRIL 20
9 am Worship in Memorial Auditorium 11 am Worship in the Sanctuary
CENTENARY SCHOLARSHIPS
TOUGH QUESTIONS: DEATH AND GRIEF
May 4 • 5 pm - 6:45 pm
We hope you’ll join us for Tough Questions as we hear and learn from a panel of experts ways to navigate conversations on death and grief with our children. The cost is $15/ person, dinner and free children’s activities for infants-5th graders are provided! Registration opens April 1.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
REFRESH PRAYER MINISTRY
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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Sunday • April 13 • 4 pm • Dining Room
MISSIONS
BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday • April 15 • 12:30 pm – 5 pm
Community Room
ART IN THE ATRIUM
Lenten Expressions: Glimpses of Grace
Opening Reception: Today • Noon Exhibit Dates: March 30 – April 30 • Atrium & 4 ½ St. Galleries
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 Rev. Meg Peters (mpeters@ centenary-ws.org).
RISE AGAINST HUNGER
Sunday • April 13 • 2 pm – 4 pm
Community Room
Centenary is participating in Rise Against Hunger. Set up will start at 12:30pm. We look forward to packing as many meals as possible. All ages are welcome! Contact Rev. Meg (mpeters@centenary-ws.org), if you have any questions.
MUSIC & ARTS
We are proud to announce our Lenten exhibit, Lenten Expressions: Glimpses of Grace. Featuring the art of Centenary’s new Faith & Artistry class lead by Dr. Steve Martin, we invite you to come, engage with and reflect on images inspired by this most sacred of seasons.
SENIOR ADULTS
LUNCHEON
Thursday • April 17 • Noon
Memorial Auditorium
This month’s guest speaker is Keith Byrd, Centenary’s Alternative Worship Leader, who will present a special program of music for Holy Week. 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 9. The Senior Adult Council will meet briefly in the choir room at 11:00 before the luncheon.
Centenary is honored to offer endowed scholarships made possible by the dedication and generosity of past members. The application deadline is April 28, 2025 at 5 pm. There are significant changes to this year’s application process. To apply, please visit https://centenary-ws.org/ church-events/resources/.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
EASTER CANDY COLLECTION
Through April 2, we will be collecting candy to fill our easter eggs for our annual Easter Egg Hunt (April 20). Please bring individually wrapped, non-chocolate candy to the buckets at either the 4 ½ Street reception desk or the 5th Street reception desk.
FAMILY LABYRINTH DAY
April 18 • 9 am - 11 am
Join us for our first ever Family Labyrinth Day! Celebrate Holy week and learn together about how we can all grow closer to God. This includes a snack, art and musical labyrinth activities.
FATHER DAUGHTER MINIGOLF
April 27 • 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Calling all fathers and daughters of all ages for a fun afternoon of minigolf, arcade games and bumper boats at Adventure Landing on Stratford Road! $10/person. Registration opens April 1!
End-of-life planning is something no one looks forward to, and yet, having some things prepared ahead of time can be a gift to a family that is overwhelmed. Congregational Care Ministries will host “Things to Know Before You Go,” a program led by Rev. Oliver Helsabeck and David Gentry of Gentry Family Funeral Services in Yadkinville. We will cover funeral and memorial service planning, how to prepare necessary materials and documents, where to store them, and what’s generally helpful for end-of-life planning. If you have any questions, please email or call Rev. Oliver Helsabeck
MEN’S MINISTRY
THURSDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP
April 3 • 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Community Room
We will gather in the second floor Catering Kitchen for coffee, biscuits, and fellowship. Then we move to the Community Room for prayer, announcements, and a brief presentation by Rev. Meg Peters about the Mission Committee budget and appropriation process. 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.
CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ART CAMP 2025: CHRISTMAS IN JULY
July 14 - 17, 2025
Tomorrow is your last chance for early bird camp registration! Get ready to bring joy to the world and share festive carols with everyone who will listen! Open to ages 4 through rising 5th graders, this funfilled week features singing, handbells, art, Kindermusik, and more! Register now via the QR code! For more information, please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws.org).
VOLUNTEER FOR CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ART CAMP 2025: CHRISTMAS IN JULY
July 14 - 17, 2025
YOUTH MINISTRY
LISTEN EVENT:
We’re decking the halls early for Children’s Music & Arts Camp 2025: Christmas in July — and we need YOU to help make it merry & bright! We are looking for volunteers of all ages to serve as counselors, crossing guards, room/activity assistants and snack providers! Whether you wish to help for a day or the whole week, you will make this the holly jolliest camp ever! Please contact Music Ministry Assistant, Virginia Sheffield (vsheffield@centenary-ws.org) to sign up today!
LENTEN NOONTIME SERIES
Tuesdays • Now – April 15
Noon – 12:30 pm • Sanctuary
“Seen” with Dr. Williams Sunday • April 27 • 5 pm Centenary Youth Ministry & Shining Light on Mental Health welcomes Dr. Chinwé Williams for a communitywide LISTEN event in the Memorial Auditorium. Dr. Chinwé is a highly regarded keynote and workshop facilitator. As a board certified and dedicated mental health professional, Dr. Williams is an authority on topics relating to stress, anxiety, burnout, trauma resolution, the intersection of faith, culture, mental health.
SUMMER IN THE CITY 2025
This summer, for the first time, our Youth Ministry will team up with our missional partners to serve right here in Winston Salem for a local mission week. Plan to spend June 10-12, 2025 at Centenary and serving each day at these various partner organizations, worshiping together, growing in your faith & friendships, experiencing some incredible evening activities, and witnessing God in our midst right in our own ‘backyard’. Cost for this mission experience is $200 per person. Mark your calendar and watch for registration and more details coming soon!
LOOKING AHEAD
Join us in the Sanctuary each Tuesday of Lent at noon for a 30-minute musical presentation. This week we welcome soprano Kristin Schwecke. We hope you will attend 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).
April 25-26: Confirmation Retreat to Blowing Rock
May 11: Graduation Recognition Sunday May 18: Confirmation Sunday June 1: Summer Kick-Off/9th Grade Promotion (@ ROAR)
