The community level in Middlesex County is Medium this week. Masks will be optional.

In-person / Live Streaming Worship Service

February 5, 2023 at 10:15 AM

5th Sunday after the Epiphany

*Scripture Lesson

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

*Sermon

"Is the Bible Inspired?" by Rev. Sooah Na

*Worship Assistant:

Bob Dingle

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Announcements

Sunday School Updates

May the grace and peace of Christ be with you and your family!

I am writing this letter to share February Sunday School updates.

1. February Sunday School curriculum: "God Loves You!"



February is a great month to talk about love as we celebrate Valentine's Day and Black History Month. So this month, we will use the new four-week Sunday School Curriculum, "God Loves You!" We will invite our Sunday School students to learn and explore God's immeasurable love for the world!

2. Twice a month Sunday School (2nd and 4th Sundays)

I would like to remind you this Sunday; we invite children and youth to worship with the Centenary church family. (During the service, we will provide Children's messages and activity sheets). Our next Sunday school will take place on February 12. 

3. Valentine's Day Family Event on February 12 at Room 20

We invite your family to join us for a very special Valentine's family event - Valentine's Heart Cookie Decorating Event on February 12! Please sign up for you and your family for this event! (A sign-up sheet is available in Narthex) If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Grace or me.

Many Blessings, 

Your pastor, Sooah 

Sandwich Thursday

Sandwich Thursday is coming up!

February 9 (Thursday) at 6:30 pm (Room 20)

If you are interested in supporting and joining in this mission of Jesus, please get in touch with our mission committee chair, Bob Carlson or Pastor Sooah.

Once A Month Prayer Group

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus. 

-Philippians 4: 6-7-

Prayer with and for one another is one of the great gifts of our faith.

As you navigate life's stressors, struggles, and challenges, we want to support each other in prayer. We gather first Tuesday of every month and our next meeting will be February 7th at 7 pm.

If you are interested in joining this group, please let pastor Sooah know. (pastorsooah@gmail.com)

Valentine Heart Cookie Decorating Event

Come join us in celebrating Jesus's love by coming together in fellowship, friendship and cookies!

February 12, 2023 (Following the service) at Room 20

Grief Share Group

The support group, Grief Share, will begin their winter sessions, starting Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 7:00-9:00 pm, at Community Presbyterian Church, 75 Glenville Road, Edison, NJ.

You are encouraged to join on any week. The sessions are self-contained. You can register online at https://www.griefshare.org/groups/160406 or at a meeting in person.

Please feel free to contact Ruth Lechelt at 908-227-6670 for additional details.

Every Wednesday & Sunday

• Celebration of Found Cans (nonperishable item collection ministry from 9:30 am to 12 pm)

Every Tuesday (January 24 - April 25) 

• Grief Share Group at 7 pm at Community Presbyterian Church ( 75 Glenville Road, Edison, NJ)

February 7th (Tuesday)

• Once a Month Prayer Group Meeting at 7 pm (online)

February 9th (Thursday)

• Sandwich Thursday (Sandwich Making Ministry) at 6:30 pm

February 12th (Sunday)

• Sunday School
• Valentine's Day Heart Cookie Decorating Event (following the service)

February 15th (Wednesday)

• Finance Committee Meeting at 7 pm (online)

February 19th (Tuesday)

• ELC Laision Meeting at 10 am (online)

February 22nd (Wednesday)

• Ash Wednesday Service at 7 pm

We pray for...

Remember in your prayers: family of Rowena Principe (sister of Odessa Delos Santos); family of Monika Korte;

family of Rev. Gary Frieze; Rev. Hoo-Sug Lee; family of Samantha Nu Nguyen Hogan (friend of the Tierno family); Anne Beattie; Sylvia Woodfield; Shirley & Steve Mosteller; family of Lewis Hause; Monika Van Houten; Carolee Szajko; Patricia Thompson; family of Matthew Ferry (former teacher of Lily Tierno); Pvt. Brian Reppert (serving overseas and family friend of

Ruth Lechelt); Miriam Dingle; Poonam Chauhan (sister-in-law of Mala Roberts); Rosie Ciccone (sister- in-law of Beverly Bell); Arthur Manjourides (father of Paul Manjourides); Terri Sgambati (aunt of Nicole Tierno); Lori Loza; Reshma Rahi; Debra Martin (daughter of Mary Ellen Heim); Fran Koppell (friend of Bruce & Ellen Clarke); Melanie Spanko (daughter of Janet Spanko); Lee Lehman; Lester Heim, Jr.; Howie Reenberg (friend of Tom Moyer); Laura Vasile (daughter of Rita Vasile); Portia

Lashley; Mary Ellen Heim.

*Bold indicates new to the list.

Prayer Request:

If you have a request for prayer, or a joy you would like to lift up, please let pastor Sooah Know or send your requests to: 

prayercentenaryumc@gmail.com

The requests will be passed along to Pastor Sooah. Please keep us updated on your requests.

LET’S REPLENISH!

Centenary continues its collection of non-perishable food items twice weekly to help “Replenish” (formerly the Middlesex County Food Network) make a dent in food insecurity! Food collection at Centenary takes place on Wednesdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. – noon. The collection bin is located at Centenary’s front door; just drop off an item or two (or more)!

Centenary – “The Friendly Church On the Hill” – is located at 200 Hillside Avenue in Metuchen. All are welcome!