SUNDAY • MAY 4, 2025
“The 1 or the 9?”
Luke 17:11-19
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
Noah Clark, guitar
Doug Wright, bass
Jacob Anflick, drums
CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
LOVE OFFERING
Sunday, June 1 will be Rev. Meg Peters’ last Sunday with us before she embarks on her new adventure in England. A reception will follow after the 11 am service.
If you wouldlike to make a love offering to Meg in gratitude for her service, we encourage you to provide this gift directly to her. Gifts made payable to the church cannot be considered charitable gifts and will be taxable for Meg.
However, if you prefer, you can visit centenary-ws.org, select the Give tab, then “Love Offering - Peters” in the dropdown for Fund. An option to make a Love Offering to Rev. Glenn Kinken will be available in June.
ADULT FORMATION
EXPLORING THE MYSTERIES OF SALVATION WITH LUKE-ACTS
Sunday • May 18 • 10 am Memorial Auditorium
We are in a season when Christians reflect deeply on the central mysteries of our faith: the crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, and Pentecost. How does the unique perspective of the writer of Luke-Acts shape our understanding of these events and deepen our faith? We continue our study with Dr. Christopher Franks, Owen D. and Mattie Holt McPherson Associate Professor of Religion and Department Chair at High Point University, who will offer insight into these mysteries of salvation.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
NO CHILDREN’S WORSHIP TODAY
Today, rather than leaving for children’s worship, K-3rd graders will remain in the service with their grown-ups to participate in worship and communion together. If you did not pick up a worship bag on your way in, they are available in the narthex and outside the East transept. We look forward to having your child join us for children’s worship next week!
VBS 2025
June 16-19 • 9 am-Noon
Registration is open! Please note that VBS is a different week this summer than usual! We hope that all 4-year-olds through rising 6th graders will join us for an awesome week where we learn to Trust Jesus in a Wild World! Register using the QR code.
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.
JOIN OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEAM!
We hope you will consider being a part of our Sunday school team made up of amazing folks who commit to at least one semester of the school year to serve as a small group leader, large group leader, Sunday School Captain or a greeter! We provide all lesson plans, materials and any other guidance –we just need you to show God’s love! If you are interested or have questions, reach out to Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws.org/ ext. 1331).
SUMMER ART SUNDAY SCHOOL AND HELPER SIGN UP
This summer, all Sundays from May 25-August 10, rising 1st – 6th graders will meet in the community room at 10 am and move down to the art room to experience a bible story through art each week! Rev. Kate May will be leading our lessons but each week we need a grown-up helper to make sure we all have a beautiful time! Want to join us? Scan the QR code. Want more information? Reach out to Kate May (kmay@centenary-ws.org).
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
HEALING HANDS MINISTRY
First Mondays • 10 - Noon • Gathering Room
Calling all knitters and crocheters! Join Healing Hands for a time of fellowship, instruction, and service as members create prayer shawls, lap throws, and other handmade items to provide a tangible blessing for people experiencing loss, crisis, or other need for prayerful care. Items are prayed over and blessed to be given away to others in time of need. No experience is necessary. Contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeck or Dianne Moore for more information.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
SEEKING CARE RECEIVERS
Stephen Ministry is a lay caring ministry. Stephen Ministers are not counselors or therapists; rather, they are caring Christian friends who can offer a listening ear to help others through the tough times in life. Stephen Ministers are trained and supervised in their ministry. If you (or someone you know) are going through a tough time and could use a caring friend, contact Rev. Oliver Helsabeck (ohelsabeck@centenary-ws. org/ ext. 1357) for a referral to our Stephen Ministry. All referrals are confidential.
MUSIC & ARTS
MOZART REQUIEM
May 18 • 3 pm
BACKPACK PROGRAM STUDENT SPONSORSHIP
Many and endless thanks to those of you who sponsored a student for the 20242025 school year. It’s time to start gathering sponsors for the 2025-2026 school year. For $6.25 a week, you can provide weekend food for a student – that’s about $280 to make it through the school year! If you would love to join forces with us, please select “Backpack Program” in the giving portal drop down menu or reach out to Anna Thomas (athomas@ centenary-ws.org) for more information.
Join the Centenary Chancel Choir and members of the Greensboro Symphony Master Chorale as they present Mozart’s final masterpiece. This profound and timeless work, rich with emotional depth and dramatic intensity, remains a favorite with audiences. Don’t miss this moving afternoon of music and reflection!
SIGN
UP NOW FOR CHILDREN’S MUSIC & ART CAMP 2025
July 14 - 17, 2025
SENIOR ADULTS
LUNCHEON
Thursday • May 15 • Noon
Memorial Auditorium
This month’s guest speaker is Patrick Pate, Winston-Salem City Manager. 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, May 7. The Senior Adult Council will meet briefly in the choir room at 11 am before the luncheon.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Today 10 am: Youth Sunday school (@ Youth Commons)
11 am: LTN set up (@Memorial Auditorium) Noon - 2 pm: Love Thy Neighbor lunch and Medical Clinic 2:15 pm: LTN clean up (@Memorial Auditorium)
2:30 pm: Senior Sign Blitz
May 6 - 8
Confirmation: Confirmands’ Final Interviews (@ Tammy’s Office)
May 9
6 pm - 8 pm: Sixers! Goes to Total Escape
SUMMER IN THE CITY 2025
Get ready to bring joy to the world and share festive carols with everyone who will listen at CMA Camp 2025! Open to ages 4 through rising 5th graders, this fun-filled 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).
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!
WAFFLE WEDNESDAY’S
Wednesdays • 5 pm - 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!
