What's Happening This Week

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 18, is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the season of then Lenten season of preparation for Easter.

There will be two opportunities to mark Ash Wednesday at Centenary:

At 12:00 noon in the chapel, we will have our first Lenten noon service, which will include imposition of ashes, followed by our first Lenten Lunch!

From 6:00 to 6:30 in the evening, there will be a walk-in imposition of ashes in the sanctuary.

THIS WEEK AT CENTENARY February 15-22

SUNDAY 2/15

8:00am Prayer Ministry-Parlor

8:30am Worship-Chapel

9:00am Xperience Worship-Sanctuary

10:00am Sunday School

11:00am Worship-Sanctuary

3:00pm Kairos-Fellowship Hall

4:00pm Confirmation Class-Resource Ctr

4:00om Leaves the 99 Practice-Sanctuary

5:00pm Youth Meeting-Youth Rm & Parlor

MONDAY 2/16

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

5:30pm Trustees Mtg-Resource Ctr

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

TUESDAY 2/17

9:30am The Chosen Bible Study-Rm 206

1:30pm Creation Care-Resource Ctr

2:00pm Instrumental Ensembles-Chapel

5:00pm Finance Committee Meeting-Resource Room

5:30pm Handbells Rehearsal-Sanctuary

6:00pm Administrative Church Council Meeting-Fellowship Hall

6:00pm The Helper Bible Study-Resource Center

6:00pm Girl Scouts Troop 1007-Rm 211 & 212

7:00pm Scouts America Troop 31, Old Basement

ASH WEDNESDAY 2/18

12:00pm Ash Wednesday Service-Chapel

12:30pm Lenten Lunch-Fellowship Hall

4:00pm Middle School Hangout-Youth Rm

5:30pm F.E.A.S.T. Fellowship Hall-Chicken Parmesan, pasta & sauce, salad, bread, & dessert

6:00pm Walk-In Ash Wednesday Service -Sanctuary

6:00pm Children's Choir-Chapel

6:15pm Choir Rehearsal-Choir Rm

7:00pm Boy Scouts Troop 13-Old Basement

THURSDAY 2/19

5:30pm Girl Scouts-Rm 204 & Old Basement

6:00pm Girl Scouts Troop 194-Room 210

FRIDAY 2/20

5:30pm Bingo Night!-Fellowship Hall

SATURDAY 2/21

8:00am Coastal Photo Club-Fellowship Hall

9:00pm Washed in Grace-Clean and Green

11:00am Bear Town Youth-MacDaddy's

Youth SUNDAY 2/22

7:45am Leaves the 99 Practice-Sanctuary

8:00am Prayer Ministry-Parlor

8:30am Worship-Chapel

9:00am Xperience Worship-Sanctuary

10:00am Sunday School

11:00am Worship-Sanctuary

12:00pm Eagle Award Ceremony-Chapel

4:00pm Confirmation Class-Resource Ctr

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

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