What's Happening This Week

CALLED CHARGE CONFERENCE

The Administrative Board will hold a called charge conference on Sunday, March 15, at 10:00 am in the Chapel. The sole item of business will be a salary adjustment for Associate Pastor Tyler Moore. All are welcome to attend; only members of the Administrative Board may vote.

New Street Now One Way

As of Friday, February 20, New Street is now a one-way street between Middle and Craven Streets. Traffic can only go east towards the river.

Please keep this change in mind when arriving at the church.

THIS WEEK AT CENTENARY March 1-8

SUNDAY 3/8

8:00am Prayer Ministry-Parlor

8:30am Worship-Chapel

9:00am Xperience Worship-Sanctuary

10:00am Sunday School

11:00am Worship-Sanctuary

4:00pm Confirmation Class-Resource Ctr

4:00pm Leaves the 99 Practice-Sanctuary

5:00pm Bear Town Youth Meeting-Youth Rm & Parlor

MONDAY 3/9

8:00am Men's Covenant Grp-Rm 200

8:45am Women’s Covenant Grp-Rm 204

9:15am Covenant Grp-Rm 206

10:00am GriefShare-Rm 210

5:00pm UWF Rooted & Reaching-Old Basement

6:00pm United Methodist Men-Fellowship Hall

6:30pm Cub Scouts Pack 13, Rm 206, 210-212, Old Basement

TUESDAY 3/10

9:30am The Chosen-Rm 206

1:30pm Lenten Bible Study-Rm 206

5:30pm Handbell Rehearsal-Sanctuary

6:30pm Coastal Photo Club Ex. Bd. Mtg-Fellowship Hall

6:30pm Girl Scout Leaders Meeting-Old Basement

7:00pm Scouts America Troop 31, Old Basement

WEDNESDAY 3/11

12:00pm Lenten Service-Chapel

12:30pm Lenten Lunch-Fellowship Hall

4:00pm Middle School Hangout-Youth Rm

5:30pm F.E.A.S.T. Fellowship Hall-Baked ziti or spaghetti, salad, dessert

6:00pm Children's Choir-Chapel

6:15pm Choir Rehearsal-Choir Rm

6:15pm Companion Bible Study-Rm 206

7:00pm Boy Scouts Troop 13-Old Basement

THURSDAY 3/12

5:00pm Creation Care Riverkeeper-Fellowship Hall

5:30pm Missions Committee-Resource Ctr

FRIDAY 3/13

SATURDAY 3/14

8:00am Coastal Photo Club-Fellowship Hall

10:00am Bear Town Youth-RCS

SUNDAY 3/15

8:00am Prayer Ministry-Parlor

8:30am Worship-Chapel

9:00am Xperience Worship-Sanctuary

10:00am Sunday School

10:00am Called Charge Conference-Chapel

11:00am Worship-Sanctuary

4:00pm Confirmation Class-Resource Ctr

4:00pm Leaves the 99 Practice-Sanctuary

5:00pm Bear Town Youth Meeting-Youth Rm & Parlor

Lenten Noon-Day Worship Schedule

Wednesday, March 11 12:00 PM Lenten Noon-Day Worship

Preacher: Rev. Jon Strother

12:30 PM Lenten Lunch prepared by

Susan Miller Circle

Wednesday, March 18 12:00 PM Lenten Noon-Day Worship

Preacher: Rev. Tara Lane

12:30 PM Lenten Lunch prepared by

Caring Cooks

Wednesday, March 25 12:00 PM Lenten Noon-Day Worship

Preacher: Rev. Bill Sherman

12:30 PM Lenten Lunch prepared by

Missions Committee

Wednesday, April 1 12:00 PM Lenten Noon-Day Worship

Preacher: Rev. Susan Pate Greenwood

12:30 PM Lenten Lunch prepared by

United Methodist Men

Centenary UMC, in concert with Faith Connection's Stewards of the Earth, are hosting a presentation by Samantha Krop, the Neuse Riverkeeper, on March 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. She is responsible for monitoring the health of the Neuse and its many tributaries, from Durham to Havelock. Please contact Colette Maple 252-671-2333 or email maplecd56@gmail.com if you have any questions.

We have two exciting upcoming PRIMETIMERS EVENTS

These may fill fast and even if you aren't sure, please let us know if you are interested, or if you want to confirm early registration, THANK YOU! Please reply to Janet Buff trentriver25@earthlink.net or call Donna Lewis 252 288-4368.

THE NC SYMPHONY

April 7 at 7:30 Riverfront Convention Center, New Bern

Program is FROM CLASSICAL TO BROADWAY
Tickets $48 each (regularly $65.00) RESERVATION DEADLINE for PAYMENT is March 2nd
payment may be left in the white box marked PRIMETIMERS in the church office

TRIP TO MYRTLE BEACH

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday October 4-6

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF INTERESTED

All oceanfront rooms, accommodations at the Dayton House
Includes: hot breakfast, dinner at The Original Benjamin Calabash Seafood Buffet and a show
Package rates are per person*
(Includes ALL taxes and gratuity)
Single room- $291 Double- $179 Triple -$149 Quad- $134
We hope to provide the church bus and when we have the final group we may also arrange some carpooling as needed.

"Lord, Is it I?", a Maunday Thursday church presentation drama, to be presented on April 2nd, 2026, is now taking auditions. Call or text Andy Acasio 252-497-0779 or Harry Harvey 252-288-6362.

HOLY LAND CLASSIC TOUR: Join Educational Opportunities and host Dr. Bob Whitley on a tour of the Holy Land. The tour is scheduled for November 3-12, 2026. Christian tourism is returning to Israel, and registration is now open through June 2026. Brochures are available in the church office. Contact Dr. Whitley at 252-617-2727 or bobwhitley0427@gmail.com for more information.

Discipleship Ministries

Everyone has a place in music here at Centenary! For questions about our music ministry, contact Director of Music Ministries Paul Saik at paulsaik@centenarychurch.com or

252-637-4181 ext. 105

Children & Youth

Support Bear Town Youth!

There are always several ways you can help with Bear Town Youth! We couldn't do what we do with our youth without the dozens of people who offer their support by giving their time, talent, and treasure. Won't you be one of them?

Provide Snacks or a Meal:

One of the best ways you can help is to provide snacks for our Wednesday Middle School Hangout or a meal for our Sunday night youth meetings. If you are interested, sign up below:

Middle School Hangout Snacks: SIGN UP
Sunday Night Youth Dinner: SIGN UP

Volunteer Your Time:

There are a variety of ways you can get involved by volunteering with our youth:

Sunday Night Youth Meetings: In order to comply with our Safe Sanctuaries Policy, which exists to protect children and vulnerable adults, we are required to have at least two adults present with youth at all times, which means on Sunday nights, we need volunteers when we split into our high school and middle school small groups!
Youth Sunday School: We offer two small groups that meet during the Sunday School hour from 10:00 to 10:45 on Sundays during the fall, winter, and spring. These groups are split by age. We are looking to add additional adults who are willing to lead or co-lead these small groups!
Service Projects: Our goal is to participate in at least one service-oriented event each month, and these events often require additional volunteers to make them happen!

If you are interested in volunteering in one of these areas, please contact Pastor Tyler.

Support the Youth Designated Fund:

Our Youth Designated Fund provides funding for special events and other activities beyond the amount we have budgeted each year for youth ministry. You can give online using this link:

YOUTH FUND

2026 Graduation Sunday

We will be celebrating Centenary's high school and college graduates on Sunday, May 3, during our 9 AM and 11 AM morning worship services. If a member of your family wishes to participate or to be recognized in the bulletin on Graduation Sunday, please contact the church office: email: centenaryumc@centenarychurch.com; phone: 252-637-4181.

2026 Youth Summer Mission Trip

Our youth We will be returning to the Hinton Rural Life Center in the mountains of North Carolina for our 2026 Summer Mission Trip. The Hinton Center's Summer Mission Outreach Program includes three days of our Safe & Healthy Home Repair ministry, worship and devotional times, poverty awareness activity, and Appalachian Culture Night.

The cost per attendee set by the Hinton Center includes all lodging, meals, and materials and comes to $382.50 per person. In order to make this trip accessible to our youth, the church covers most of that cost. If you would like to support our trip, you can give financially by check or online here: LINK.

Email or call Lindsay Roberts with questions or if you have ideas for how you want to get involved (lindsayroberts@newbernrespite.org | 919.428.0618).

Trinity UMC

2311 Elizabeth Ave

New Bern, NC 28562

Volunteer start time is 9:20 am

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Creation Care- A few facts about water

From the UMC Book of Resolutions #1211 Protection of Water

United Methodists shall affirm, educate, and advocate for clean, accessible, affordable water as a basic human right. It is to be shared and enjoyed by all God’s people; policy cannot favor the rich over the poor when it comes to accessing clean water.

1) The Earth is mostly water. 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water. Only 3% of it is freshwater, and 2/3 of that is locked away in glaciers and polar ice caps. That means only about 1% of the Earth’s water is available for drinking, making conservation and purification necessary. (US Bureau of Reclamation)

2) Human beings are made of water: Our eyes are 96% water; our brains and kidneys are 80% water; our hearts and muscles are 75% water.

3) 2.2 billion people lack access to safe and clean water. (UNICEF) Contaminated drinking water accounts for 6% of all deaths in low-income countries. (WHO) Over 1000 children under 5 die every day from diseases linked to unsafe water. (UNICEF)

4) Globally, agriculture accounts for 70% of freshwater use. A quarter-pound burger is estimated to require 460 gallons of water, one egg is estimated to require 50 gallons of water to produce. An orange takes 13 gallons to grow. (USGS) Reducing food waste matters. The US food waste is 30-40%.

5) Fruits and vegetables are mostly water. Cucumbers are 96% water; zucchini 95%, strawberries 92%, spinach 91%, carrots 87%, apples 84%, and bananas 74%. Eating fruits and veggies is an easy way to hydrate.

World Water Day is March 22nd a United Nations Observance day

Centenary is a Stephen Ministry congregation.

If you're going through a tough time and find it difficult to cope with it alone, Centenary has a solution for you. As a Stephen Ministry congregation, we offer one-on-one, confidential support from our highly trained and compassionate Stephen Ministers. Whether you're dealing with a personal or family crisis, grief, illness, or any other challenge, our Stephen Ministers are here to help.

To learn more about this caring ministry and how it could benefit you, please reach out to Jan Hood, Sherry Parker, or Judy Tymes.

We are here to support you through difficult times.

Stephen Ministers are at the altar following each service for confidential discussion or questions.

If you would like to have communion delivered to you at home by a Stephen Minister on first Sundays, please contact the church office at (252)637-4181.

The next session of GriefShare: Mondays 10am–12pm in Rm 210. GriefShare is a support group for people who have lost a loved one: spouse, family member, relative or friend. It is open not only to Centenary United Methodist Church members, but our entire community as well. ALL ARE WELCOME! Participants can join us at any time. If you know of someone who is hurting, please invite them. Contact Marion Bunn 252-670-2590 for more information.

Missions

There are many opportunities to get involved at Centenary! If you want to help us make a difference, please Click to see our Mission Brochure