309 New Street, New Bern, NC, 28560
P.O. Box 1388, New Bern, NC 28563
PHONE: 252.637.4181
What's Happening This Week - March 28
Last Radio Live Broadcast
Please be advised that our last live radio broadcast of Sunday services will be March 30th. The link to watch the broadcast will be on the church website www.centenarychurch.com
You’re invited to a new class on the history, beliefs, and practices of United Methodists. Methodism 101 will meet on Wednesday evenings from 630-730 in the Chapel starting March 19. Pastor Vann will lead the class, assisted by Pastors Tyler and Carol. Please mark your calendar and join us to find out who these people called Methodists really are!
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Altar Flowers
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.
To sign up, simply call the church office at 637-4181 and let us know which Sunday you prefer. Once you've confirmed your date, please place your order with Odham's Florist, who will then deliver them directly to the church.
The Lenten offering for 2025 will go to New Bern's Interfaith Refugee Ministry. IRM was created in 1992 and has helped resettle over 3000 people from all over the world through the US Refugee Admissions Program. IRM continues to work with 93 individuals who arrived since October 1 in addition to a record number of people who came in FY24 (273). The United States assured these families they would receive support as they worked toward financial independence.
IRM has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Shapiro Foundation, which will match it dollar for dollar. In addition to funds, IRM also needs volunteers to help families with English language practice, financial literacy, digital literacy, and other life skills as they integrate into our community. Volunteers may introduce them to our parks and the public library or help them use CARTS. Volunteers do not have to speak another language or have any special training. Encouragement from our community, including Centenary Methodist, means more than ever in a time of reduced federal assistance. Thank you for helping Interfaith Refugee Ministry.
2025 LENTEN NOON-DAY WORSHIP SERIES
Wednesday – 12:00 PM
Centenary United Methodist Church, Chapel
Wednesday, April 2
Preacher: Rev. Bill Sherman
Lunch Prepared By: Balko/Gaskill Circle
Wednesday, April 9
Preacher: Rev. Tyler Moore
Lunch Prepared By: United Methodist Men
Wednesday, April 16
Preacher: Rev. Susan Pate Greenwood
Lunch Prepared By: Chadwich Sunday School Class
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.
Sunday
Leaves the 99
Sanctuary - 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday
Instrumental Ensembles
Chapel – 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Handbell Ensemble
Sanctuary – 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday
Children’s Choir
Chapel – 6:00pm – 6:30pm
Junior Handbell Ensemble
Sanctuary – 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Sanctuary/Chapel Choirs
Choir Room - 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday
Faith We Sing
Sanctuary – 7:00pm – 7:00pm
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Children & Youth
Click to register your child or to volunteer!
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CENTyouth Happenings
To stay in the loop on our youth program, please check out our latest CENTYouth Happenings Newsletter by following the link below:
Consider contributing financially to our youth-designated fund. You can give online using this link:
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Sound District Youth Tee Shirts
The Sound District Youth Ministry Team is selling tee shirts! Support our Sound District youth ministry by purchasing a tee shirt!
Orders are due by April 5, 2025. Tee shirts will be available for pickup at the District Youth Field Day event on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Trinity United Methodist Church. If you want a tee shirt but are unable to attend the event, Pastor Tyler can pick it up for you.
To order a shirt, please use the following link:
For the order form, the youth leader name is Tyler Moore, the youth leader email address is tylermoore@centenarychurch.com, the youth leader phone is 252-637-4181 and the church name is Centenary UMC.
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Centenary 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:
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Active members of Centenary
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Graduating high school in spring of this year
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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:
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Resident of Craven County at least 2 years (does not require attendance at Craven County School)
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Graduating high school and accepted as a full-time student at a 4-year college or university
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Worthy student who has distinguished himself/herself personally, scholastically, and otherwise, who has a reasonable need for financial assistance.
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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.
William F. Rawls Scholarship
Eligibility:
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Must be a resident of Craven or Pamlico Counties
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Graduating high school or comparable secondary school, and accepted as a full-time student at an accredited college or university in North Carolina to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
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Must be a worthy student who has distinguished himself/herself personally, scholastically, and otherwise, who reasonably has a need for financial assistance in order to attain a college level education.
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Must show a record of significant service to church and community.
The scholarship is for two consecutive years.
Print an Application form using the provided links or pick one up in the church office.
The deadline for submitting forms is April 1.
Scouting at Centenary
We want to encourage any families with children between the ages of 5-17 to join our Scouting program here at Centenary UMC. We are an old, established troop that runs on a tradition that goes back to 1929. We keep the outing in scouting, and the boy in scouts. Scouting builds a young person in so many ways and we need more youth in our programs. Please join us!
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March Creation Care Tips
March tips are earth friendly cleaning ideas using vinegar.
Bathroom Fixture Cleaner- Vinegar is a good resource for polishing chrome and stainless steel surfaces like bathroom fixtures. Fill a spray bottle with equal parts white vinegar and water. Spray on the fixtures, wipe dry and buff to a shine with a paper towel.
Window Blind Cleaner- Put an old cotton sock on your hand as if it were a mitten and dip into a bowl containing equal parts white vinegar and warm water. Squeeze dry and run the dampened sock along the slats to remove dust.
Wine Glass Sparkler-If your wine glasses have taken on a cloudy hue you can easily revive them with a soak in straight white vinegar. Put glasses in a dishpan and add enough white vinegar to cover them. Allow to soak for 1-2 hours. Rinse, hand wash in warm water, and dry with a lint-free cloth.
Whether you want to learn new dementia care skills to support a loved one in your life or plan to volunteer at respite, join us!
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.
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GriefShare meets
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. For more information, please visit griefshare.org.
Contact Marion Bunn 252-670-2590 for more information.
For the in-person group: griefshare.org/groups/172353
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Prayer Ministry
We are looking for a group of persons to spend some time in prayer for our three services we have each Sunday morning. If you are interested in participating in this ministry, please contact Dr. Ruth Cox @ 252-670-4499.
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We Need Your Help!
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we have the ability to video testimony to share with the congregation. If you're a person who doesn't like to speak in public but you'd like to share about 60-90 seconds of your life with your brothers and sisters in Christ, consider signing up to give a short testimony that will be aired during worship. The subject is "How has Centenary Church changed my life?" Contact the church office or one of our pastors if you're interested. The more, the better!
If you would like to participate in the online directory and did not have your photo taken, you may submit a photo:
Select an image (.jpg, .png, or .gif) 10MB or smaller.
TIP: Roughly square images with the subject(s) close to the center work best.
Please crop your image to be square shape.
PLEASE NOTE we cannot accept copyrighted photos taken professionally.
Submit your photo to: centenaryumc@centenarychurch.com
*Download Ream Connect from the Apple App Store or Google Play for Android to access the online church directory*
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
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We are thrilled to announce an upcoming exploratory mission trip to León, Nicaragua, where our team will visit El Ayudante, a remarkable Christian humanitarian organization. El Ayudante, which means "helper" in Spanish, is dedicated to partnering with their community to empower its members to improve their lives.
Established with a vision to foster sustainable growth and development, El Ayudante works tirelessly to support the community in various impactful ways. The organization collaborates with a Christian home that cares for 31 children and their families. Through this partnership, they provide essential services such as housing, excellence in education, job skills training, nutritious meals, medical care, and spiritual nurturing.
Our team is excited to explore how our congregation can join hands with El Ayudante in their noble mission. This trip will allow us to understand their operations, witness their impact firsthand, and identify opportunities for collaboration. We hope that this initial visit will pave the way for a larger team to join us next year, extending our support and furthering our commitment to this meaningful cause.
Stay tuned for more updates on our journey and how you can get involved in future mission trips to León, Nicaragua.
RCS OPERATION OUTPOST
On the second Wednesday of the month, Centenarians participate in Operation Outpost at the Harlowe location. Do you want to sign up and participate?
What is Operation Outpost?
Operation Outpost is an initiative of Religious Community Services (RCS) where a team of dedicated volunteers deliver boxes of food, clothing, and hygiene items to more rural populations in our area. RCS has four designated and convenient locations that serve as drive-through pickup locations for boxes filled with these essentials for daily living. Clients can also select clothing items and other essentials. Generally, 60 to 80 boxes are delivered each month at the Harlowe Community Center (125 Godette School Rd.)!
What Would I Do?
Volunteers arrive at 5:00 to:
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Set up the drive-through
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Unload the RCS truck with food, clothing, and other items
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Position the clothing racks
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Build boxes of food—perishable and non-perishable
At 5:30,clients begin the drive through, and volunteers are assigned to tasks:
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Check in the client and determine amount of boxes
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Load the vehicle with the food
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Keep the food boxes delivery area “stocked”
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At 7:00, reload the truck
There are six slots available each month!
Dates are February 12 and March 12—always the second Wednesday of the month.
Use the link to sign up and help: OPERATION OUTPOST SIGN UP
For questions, please contact Patti Peebles at ppeebles2393@gmail.com or call 252-571-2421.
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.
Place your gifts in the RCS box in the hallway leading to the Sanctuary. Thank you for your support! 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!
Oaks Road is always in need of new volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions about the possibilities, please call me. My home number is (252)637-2415.
We would love to have you join our family of Centenary volunteers,
~Gayle Midyette
A bracelet was found in the church parking lot Wednesday night January 15th.
The owner must call the office and provide description to pick it up.
A FORD car keyfob with two silver kiwi cut keys was found in the parking lot. A green rubber WALDORF FORD key ring from Waldorf, MD is attached.
A HONDA keyfob and set of keys with a Carolina blue key labeled "Home' was found.
If you have lost an item, please stop by the office.
Community News You Can Use!
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