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What's Happening This Week - March 15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank You~

 

Two words that seem inadequate to express our feelings. Barbara and I appreciate the encouragement, support and love of the entire congregation of Centenary United Methodist Church. We pray with the assurance that all ministries of this congregation will continue to be in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ to the glory of God The Father.

 

Heartfully, Rev. David and Barbara Brosnan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Bern High School

Theatre Department Shoe Drive

New Bern High School Theatre Department has launched a SHOE DRIVE FUNDRAISER! 

 

This will benefit NBHS Theatre Department and the International Thespian Society.

 

As you spring clean, please consider recycling all your gently used shoes and dropping them off in the box located in the preschool hallway by April 14th.

 

They are collected to support micro-businesses in developing countries, and in turn, help raise money for the NBHS theatre program.

 

Thank you for supporting the arts!

Altar Flowers Needed

We invite you to participate in our Altar Flowers program, a beautiful way to honor or remember someone dear to you. By signing up for a Sunday, you can place flowers on the altar in their name. It's a meaningful gesture that adds to the spiritual ambiance of our church. Altar Flowers program for 2024 is open.

 

To sign up, simply call the church office at 637-4181 and let us know which Sunday you prefer. Once you've chosen a date, you can order the flowers from the florist of your choice, who will then deliver them to the church on the designated day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lenten Offering to Patient Assistance Program: Medical Financial Aid

Centenary’s Mission Committee has selected the Patient Assistance Program sponsored by the CarolinaEast Foundation to receive proceeds from the 2024 Lenten offering.

 

This program assists patients and family members with a variety of medical needs such as prescription medications and gas cards for transportation to and from treatment. Patients are referred to the program by their professional providers. These professionals verify financial need and are the liaison between the Foundation and the patient and their families.

 

Ways to Give:

Please place cash in the Lenten Offering envelope or pew envelope and label for Lenten or annotate “Lenten” on your check and place it in the offering plate. You may also go online to https://onrealm.org/CentenaryUnited8548/Give or use the QR Code here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As we approach the holy time from Maundy Thursday to Easter, you are invited into a time of prayerful meditation as you walk the prayer labyrinth. The Labyrinth will be in the Choir Room on the second floor of the Education Building. It will be available for use at the times below:

 

  • Wed., March 20, 9 am to 7 pm

  • Thurs., March 21, 9 am to 3 pm

  • Fri., March 22, 9 am to 1 pm

  • Sun., March 24, 9:30 am to 4 pm

  • Mon., March 25, 9 am to 3 pm

  • Tues. March 26, 9 am to 3 pm

  • Wed. March 27, 9 am to 7 pm

 

If you would like to learn more about using labyrinths as a part of your devotional life, you can read more HERE. There will also be materials available to help guide your prayer walk.

We hope you will make use of this opportunity to deepen your walk of faith!

 

The Altar Guild would like to make a second set

of seasonal banners to hang in the Sanctuary. If

you can sew or quilt and are interested in

volunteering with this project, please contact

Julie Brinson at juliacbrinson@gmail.com or

252-671-1977.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Centenary is seeking the help of camera enthusiasts, amateur photographers, and photo app experts to produce our

2024 Membership Directory. We are in the early stages of setting up objectives and timelines and aim to complete this project in-house by our Homecoming event this year. We welcome anyone who is interested in joining us, regardless of their skill level. If you think you can help, please reach out to Kathy Patton at 252-288-4443 or Marshall Faulkenberry at 252-229-3044. Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Centenary Higher Education Scholarships

Centenary United Methodist Church offers three scholarship opportunities for high school graduates intending to continue their education:

John and Helen Morton Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

· Active members of Centenary

· Graduating high school in spring of this year

· Accepted to enter college in the Fall, either a 2-year or a 4-year degree

The maximum grant is $1,000.00 for one year.

T. M. Diggs Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility:

· Resident of Craven County at least 2 years (does not require attendance at Craven County School)

· Graduating high school and accepted as a full-time student at a 4-year college or university

· Worthy student who has distinguished himself/herself personally, scholastically, and otherwise, who has a reasonable need for financial assistance.

· Candidate selected must maintain an acceptable level of achievement and personal demeanor to be a credit to this program.

The scholarship is for 4 consecutive school years.

Application forms are now available and may be picked up in the church office. The deadline for submitting forms is April 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CENTyouth Happenings

 

To stay in the loop on our youth program, please check out our latest CENTYouth Happenings Newsletter by following the link below:

 

YOUTH NEWSLETTER

 

Want to Help?

 

One of the best ways that you can help our youth right now is to sign up to provide meals or snacks during meetings.

 

If you would like to provide a meal for our Sunday evening CENTyouth meetings, please use the following link to sign up: CENTyouth Meal Sign Up

 

If you would like to provide snacks for our Midweek Middle School Hangout, which takes place on Wednesday, please use the following link to sign up: Midweek Snack Sign Up

 

If you would like to provide refreshments for our Youth Sunday School Class, which meets on Sundays from 10:00-10:45 am in the CENyouth room, please use the following link to sign up: Youth Sunday School Refreshments Sign Up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FREE Income Tax Preparation

 

NEW BERN Christ Episcopal Harrison Center, 311 Middle St. (next to Bank of the Arts)

VITA site Phone: 252-772-5245 HOURS: 9AM – 3PM

OPEN: Mondays & Tuesdays – February 5 – April 15 (except Feb 13)

Saturday Site Broad St Christian Church, 802 Broad St. New Bern

OPEN: Feb 10, 24, March 9, 23, and April 6 9AM-Noon

PAMLICO Pamlico County Senior Center, 800 Main St. Alliance

VITA site Phone: 252-745-3488 HOURS: 9AM – 5PM (Wed)

9AM – Noon (Sat)

OPEN: Wednesdays & Saturdays – February 3 – April 15

You MUST bring all of the following that apply:

2022 Federal & NC Returns Valid Photo ID for taxpayer & spouse

All 2023 W-2 forms from employers Social Security Cards for EVERYONE on the return

1099 Forms for Social Security, retirement, unemployment, interest, dividends, gambling winnings

Form 1095A if receiving subsidized healthcare.

Receipts for mortgage interest, charitable donations, taxes, tuition, medical expenses

If you want direct deposit for your refund, you MUST bring a blank check for routing & account verification

More Info: www.newbernvita.com

 

 

 

Join Rev. Tom Greener of St. James UMC and Dr. Bob Whitley of Centenary UMC on an exciting travel opportunity to England for a Wesley Heritage Tour July 9-17, 2024. On this journey you will travel to Epworth to visit the childhood home of John and Charles Wesley. Enjoy a scenic drive through the charming villages of the Cotswolds' and on to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Learn about the educational background of the Wesley brothers at Christ Church College in Oxford. In the port city of Bristol, you’ll attend a lecture in one of John Wesley’s early centers of ministry, the “New Room”, and also visit the home of the famous hymn writer, Charles Wesley. After a stopover in Bath, then it’s on to London, where you will have a free day to sight see places like Buckingham Palace, ride the London Eye, or seethe Parliament building and hear Big Ben chime the hour. There are museums to visit, and possibly end your evening at a show in London’s famous West End theater district. The last day in London will include a lecture at City Road Chapel, site of Wesley’s home and grave. You’ll walk on Aldersgate Street where John Wesley had his “Warming of the Heart” experience. You will view Westminster Abbey where royalty is christened, married and buried, and visit St. Paul’s Cathedral where John Wesley often worshipped. The next day you will return to the USA or extend your adventure with an optional 3-day visit to Ireland culminating in Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where John Wesley spoke and administered communion during one of his many trips to Ireland. For more information, contact Bob Whitley, 252-617-2727, or email at bwhitley0427@gmail.com . Brochures are available in the church office.

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. For more information, please contact Marian Bissett at 252-670-3992 or marianbissett@gmail.com

 

The new GriefShare Series 4 has not only been very positive and informative, but more concise and updated. If you’ve missed portions of this series you can, of course, rejoin our group when we begin again in mid January. If you decide to repeat the group please remember to register again at griefshare.org

 

For the in-person group:  griefshare.org/groups/172353

RCS Donations Make a Difference!

By donating to RCS, you can help ensure that individuals and families who are struggling have access to nutritious meals and essential resources. Your generous contributions will go a long way in making a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most. Together, we can make a difference and help build a stronger, healthier community. Thank you for your support! Please see the list below.

Place your gifts in the RCS box in the hallway leading to the Sanctuary

Please see the list below.

Beans (Canned & Dry)

Bottled Water

Canned fruit

Canned meat

Canned soup

Hamburger, Tuna, Chicken Helper (most pressing need)

Jelly

Pasta

Pasta sauce

Peanut butter

Hamburger, Tuna, Chicken Helper (Most Pressing Need)

Ramens’

Rice (1-2 lb bags)

Spaghetti-O’s (Canned Pasta)

Thank you for your donations to this important ministry!

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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, Judy Tymes, or Pastor David.

We are here to support you through difficult times.



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

 

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