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Pastor Sooah's Easter Letter

Dear Centenary Family and Friends,

Grace and peace to you and your loved ones.

A few months ago, I came across a health article in The New York Times titled, “How to Eat for a Long and Healthy Life.” The article pointed out that while genetics do play a role in our health, our daily eating habits also have a significant impact on our long-term well-being. Even if it seems like a small part of our daily routine, what we consume matters. Because, for many of us, eating is not just about satisfying hunger. It’s about receiving good energy to live a full and healthy life.

Lent and Holy Week often invite us to reflect on what we eat, as some people begin to consider giving something up. But have you ever reflected not only on what we feed our bodies, but also on what we feed our hearts and souls?

What kind of spiritual food are you consuming each day?

What kind of voices, perspectives, and attitudes are filling your heart and soul? Most importantly, is your soul being nourished by the voice of God, or by something else?

Jesus came to us as the Bread of Life. Through His suffering and death, we have received God’s eternal saving grace. And as the old hymn says, we can face tomorrow with strength—because He lives! Even more importantly, God’s table is big enough for all—including you. God has set a spiritual table for you and is waiting for you to come and taste the peace, joy, and love that God has prepared for you.

We have several meaningful services and events planned during Holy Week. I warmly invite you and your loved ones to join us. Let’s remember Jesus’ love through His suffering and death, and celebrate the joy of His resurrection together:

• Palm Sunday & Easter Egg Hunt: April 13 at 10:15 AM
• Good Friday Service: April 18 at 7:00 PM
• Easter Sunrise Service: April 20 at 7:30 AM (weather permitting)
• Easter Sunday Service: April 20 at 10:15 AM
• Holy Humor Sunday: April 27 at 10:15 AM

I know the weather has been unpredictable lately, and some of you have not been feeling well. I’m praying that God’s healing hands and loving protection will be with each of you. I miss seeing you and hope we can gather on Easter Sunday to celebrate the joy of resurrection.



May the blessings and joy of Easter fill your heart and life.

With love and hope,

Pastor Sooah

In-person & Online Worship Service

April 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM

Passion/Palm Sunday

*Scripture Lesson

Luke 19:28-40

*Sermon

"Not the Way We Thought"

by Rev. Sooah Na

*Worship Assistant:

Peggy Martino

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Announcements

Centenary updates and Reminders

Good morning Centenary Children and Youth Families,

I hope you are all doing well.

We have a few reminders and updates.

EGG HUNT and PALM SUNDAY

This Sunday is Palm Sunday and our annual Egg Hunt. We will be continuing our Bread of Life curriculum and making Palm leaf crafts. We will also be making a bag for Egg Hunt collection!

The Egg Hunt is for both children and youth to enjoy. Friends and Family are welcome to attend. Our hunt will be rain or shine for our church community. If the weather is not good for an outside hunt, we are prepared to have the hunt inside.

YOUTH GROUP MEETING

SAVE THE DATE:

We will have our monthly youth group meeting April 27^th and May 25^th after fellowship.

I’m looking for to seeing everyone.

Many Blessings,

Grace

Good Friday Service (April 18)

Join us on Friday, April 18 at 7:00 PM for a special Good Friday Tenebrae Service—a time to slow down, reflect, and remember the depth of Jesus’ love.

Through seven powerful readings, heartfelt music, and moments of prayer, we’ll journey with Jesus through His final hours.

Come as you are. All are welcome.

Metuchen Garage Sale

We’re participating in the Metuchen Town Garage Sale on Saturday, April 26, to raise funds for purchasing a new AC for the church.

✅ We’re looking for volunteers to help with:

• Sort and organize donated items March 31 - April 20 
•  Price and label items between April 21 – 25
•  Help with setting up and assisting on April 26

Donations:

We are accepting gently used items like clothes, household goods, books, and small appliances.

❗️ Please avoid donating items that are broken, stained, or incomplete.

Donation Deadline: April 20

To volunteer or for more information, please contact pastor Sooah!

Easter Flower Order

If you would like to order Easter Flowers (Lilies or Tulips) in honor of or in memory of your loved ones, please print and complete the order form below and submit it with payment to the church office.

The order form includes all the necessary details for ordering your Easter Flowers.

The deadline to place an order is Wednesday, April 16, 2025.



Thank you for your support and participation in this special Easter tradition.

April’s barrel offering is designated to Marisa Tufaro Foundation

Watch the video to learn more about the Marisa Tufaro Foundation.

Every Wednesday & Sunday

• Celebration of Found Cans (nonperishable item collection ministry from 9:30 am to 12 pm)
• Bell Choir Practice at 2 pm at Music Room (Sunday)
• Wednesday Lenten Bible Study (March 12- April 16) at 7 pm (Online)

April 13th (Palm Sunday)

• Easter Egg Hunt (Following the service)

April 18th (Good Friday)

• Good Friday Service will be held at 7:30 pm

April 20th (Easter Sunday)

• Easter Sunrise Service at 7:30 AM
• Easter Sunday Service at 10:15 AM

April 26th (Saturday)

• Metuchen Town Garage Sale from 9 am to 4pm

April 28th (Monday)

• BOT Meeting at 7 pm (online)

May 10th (Saturday)

• Church Spring Cleaning Day from 9 am-2 pm (Lunch will be provided)

We pray for...

Remember in your prayers: Margot Downes (mother-in-law of Darla Downes); family of Tatyana Simonova (grandmother of Maria Mojomick); Jack and Martino family;Jose (cousin’s husband of Darla Downes); Howard Reenberg (friend of Tom Moyer); Wes Lanni’s family (nephew of Beverly and Chuck Bell); Debbie Parker (Mary Ellen's Niece), Alber Chek (Mary Ellen's brother), Vinny (friend of James Mojomick); Tom Moyer; family of Jim Taylor; Lester Heim, Jr. (son of Mary Ellen Heim); Carolee Szakos; Cathy Savoia; Steve Mosteller

*Bold indicates new to the list.

Celebration of Found Cans

LET’S REPLENISH! LET'S FILL THE BINS!

Centenary continues its weekly collections of non-perishable food items 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. On Wednesdays, the green REPLENISH collection bin is located at Centenary’s front door; just drop off an item or two or more (follow your GPS to 200 Hillside Avenue in Metuchen)!