KNOLLWOOD AT WORSHIP THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

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1 KNOLLWOOD AT WORSHIP THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Sunday, February 12, :55 a.m. To those who feel the need of light; to those who find doubts and fears in their hearts; to those who need courage for their daily tasks; to those who feel lonely and friendless; to those who wish to give service; to all who, in faith, will support and involve themselves to the limit of their ability in the work of the Kingdom of God which this church undertakes; to all who want rest, peace, and happiness--this church invites you to the fellowship of Jesus.

2 KNOLLWOOD AT WORSHIP GATHERING FOR WORSHIP Please silence all electronic devices. Thank you! THE CHIMES Three chimes are sounded, awakening us to the presence of God, alerting us to the voice of Christ, centering us in the embrace of the Spirit. As we gather, we present ourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is our spiritual worship. THE OPENING SENTENCE... Diane Lipsett One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. THE PRELUDE Dearest Jesus, We Are Here... arr. David Cherwien Lauren Winkelman, organ THE CHORAL INTROIT Bless the Lord, O My Soul... Mikail M. Ippolitof-Ivanof The Chancel Choir Bless thou the Lord, O my soul. Blessed are Thou, O Lord, Bless thou the Lord, O my soul. Bless the Lord and forget not all his benefits. Bless thou the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy name. He is full of compassion and mercy, longsuffering and great in goodness. He will not always be chiding nor keepeth He His wrath forever. ~from the Russian liturgy THE CALL TO WORSHIP... Diane Lipsett One: We have chosen today to enter this sacred space All: Drawn by your love and the hope of your grace. One: Your word instructs us to choose life and blessings, rather than destructive paths, All: By loving you, our God, and listening for your voice. One: We have come to receive strength and wisdom today, All: That we might choose to walk in your ways, even when we leave this place. One: Come now to each of us, Spirit of God. All: Rekindle our determination to choose your life and light in the living of our days! ~Dean Clifford THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER... Diane Lipsett *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 356 All Creatures of Our God and King... LASST UNS ERFREUEN LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Deuteronomy 30: Ben Wagener One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God. * Those who are able will stand. Ushers will seat those waiting. Hearing aids and large print hymns are available from the ushers. 2

3 THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: 1 Corinthians 3: Beth Sanders One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week All: Thanks be to God. THE ANTHEM I Believe... Mark A. Miller The Chancel Choir; Jim Broyles, tenor I believe in the sun, even when it s not shining. I believe in love, even when I don t feel it. I believe in God, even when God is silent. ~Anonymous Jewish poem *THE GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 5: Diane Lipsett One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, NO. 433 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life... GERMANY We invite the children, grades 1 st through 3 rd to remain in worship with their parents. Children s Worship is on the first and third, fifth Sundays of the month. Worship Care for preschool and kindergarten is offered weekly. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE... Lucrecia Norman THE INTRODUCTION OF THE GUEST PREACHER... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE SERMON... Henry Mugabe THE GOSPEL WITH AN AFRICAN ACCENT THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION... Bob Setzer, Jr. The Sursum Corda One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts! All: We lift them to the Lord. One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give our thanks and praise! The Prayer of Confession Lord, your Word and your Life set a high bar for us. We confess that we often fall short of the purity of heart that you call blessed. Sometimes, we are like infants in the faith, not ready for the meat and potatoes of walking every day in love, justice, and humility. Forgive our frequent anger, our possessive and controlling actions. Forgive our failure to speak the powerful yes and no of simple truth. Forgive our divisive polarization. Help us to become obedient servants, working together to plant seeds of hope and peace and to bring your kingdom closer each day. ~Dean Clifford The Words of Institution Sharing the Bread and the Cup Gluten-free wafers available The Bread Draw Us in the Spirit s Tether... arr. James Biery Lauren Winkelman, organ 3

4 The Cup As the Deer... Martin Nystrom The Chancel Choir; Patricia Hughes Ball, flute; Ken Wilson, guitar As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after you; You alone are my heart s desire and I long to worship you. You alone are my strength, my shield, to you alone may my spirit yield; You alone are my heart s desire and I long to worship you! RESPONDING IN FAITH THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP If you desire membership in this congregation, you are invited to come forward and the pastor will greet you. If you prefer not to come forward, you may speak to one of the ministers after the service. As an open membership church, we honor your previous baptism in any other Christian community. If you have not made a confession of faith, we invite you to do so and receive Christian baptism. Church members are invited to commit themselves anew to God and to God s service in the world. *THE HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP, as printed on p. 6 In Remembrance... RED THE PASTORAL GREETING... Bob Setzer, Jr. AN INVITATION TO THE WOMEN S RETREAT... Corinne Causby THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Beth Sanders THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Berceuse... Gabriel Fauré Patricia Hughes Ball, flute *The Presentation and Doxology & # # 2 3 & # # w & # # w & # # Praise œ œ œ œ œ œ God from whom all bless - ings flow; Praise God, all crea - tures here be - œ œ œ œ low; Al - le - lu - ia, al - le - lu - ia! Praise done; Cre œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Bob Setzer, Jr. *THE CHORAL BENEDICTION Dresden Amen... Traditional The Chancel Choir 4 w U w œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ God for all that love has œ œ - a - tor, Christ, and Spi - rit, One. Al - le - lu - ia, al - le - œ œ œ œ lu - ia! Al - le - lu - ia, al - le - lu - ia, al - le - lu - Text: New Century Hymnal; Pilgrim Press, 1995 Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN w. w ia!

5 *THE POSTLUDE Trumpet Tune in A... David N. Johnson Lauren Winkelman, organ TO OUR GUESTS We extend to you a sincere welcome and the hope that you will find your worship experience meaningful. You are invited to the narthex for a brief time of fellowship following worship where you can meet church members and clergy, and learn more about this congregation. We would ask that you record your visit by filling out the friendship pad in the pew; addresses are especially helpful. To learn more about Knollwood Baptist Church, find us online at You can also receive our newsletter and announcements by ing colleen@knollwood.org, or just call the church office, Sunday School at Knollwood begins at 9:45 a.m. KBC WELCOMING STATEMENT Knollwood Baptist Church is an inviting, inclusive family of faith open to all persons, whatever their race, gender, socioeconomic status, special needs, or sexual orientation, who want to walk in the way of Jesus. ABOUT OUR WORSHIP We welcome Henry Mugabe to the pulpit this morning. A leader in theological education, Dr. Mugabe is a recent founder of the Zimbabwe Theological Seminary, having received his Ph.D. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught as a visiting professor at Wake Forest University School of Divinity as well as other schools in the United States aligned with moderate and progressive Baptists. Appreciation is expressed to Jim Broyles and Patricia Hughes Ball for sharing their musical gifts. Today s Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession were written by Knollwood member Dean Clifford. The acolytes are Colette Causby and Austin Fowler and the crucifer is Steve Ball. Please silence all electronic devices. Thank you! Printed music used by permission of OneLicense.net #A BENEVOLENCE OFFERING On Communion Sunday, a benevolence offering is taken to help with benevolent needs in the Knollwood family and wider community. Ushers will be in the narthex following worship to receive donations. FLOWERS The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in memory of Bonnie Frye by Vance Frye. The white rose on the altar is given by Knollwood Baptist Church in memory of Kathryn Hampton. It is a symbol of the love and esteem in which this community of faith held her. There is an available flower date for Feb. 26. Please contact Lisa, FOR THE CHILDREN Worship Care is provided for children, infant - kindergarten aged on the first floor of Building B. For the 2 nd and 4 th Sundays, other children are invited to enjoy the worship service with their families. Children's worship bags, activity bulletins and sermon notes are available in the narthex. A NEW COMPANIONS IN CHRIST STUDY: SMALL GROUP SPIRITUAL FORMATION Today, information is available in the narthex and at an information session, 2 p.m. in the Dining Room, Bldg. B. Begins Feb. 21 and runs 7 weeks, Mondays, 10 a.m. - noon, in the upstairs Noffsinger. All are welcome! Facilitated by Melanie Wilkinson. Sign up by calling or ing the church office, , or frontdesk@knollwood.org. COME TO THE FIRST SALE OF THE WOMEN S CREATION GROUP Today, Feb. 12 from 4-5:30 -Please come by the foyer of Bldg. B to select unique jewelry, crocheted items or a cookie tray, and show your support for the work The Women s Creation Group. This is a new group that works in partnership with World Relief and YMCA Literacy program. The goal of the group is to support immigrant women s efforts to supplement their family s income with baked good and crafts. Knollwood has been asked to host the first sale of their goods. ANNUAL GATHERING OF COOPERATIVE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP OF NC MARCH 30-APRIL 1 AT FIRST BAPTIST IN HICKORY 5

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8 PERU MEDICAL/DENTAL MISSION TRIP TO CHIQUIAN, PERU - APRIL 28-MAY 6, 2017 Need medical, dental, and support volunteers. Cost will be around $1,000. A meeting for those interested will be on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 4:00 p.m. in room F-206 at Ardmore Baptist. Interested parties should contact Robert Kelly (rkelly1245@aol.com) and Mike Nuckolls (mnuckolls@ardmorebaptist.org). WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Come for a healthy dinner and fellowship (5:30-6:05 p.m.), hear the joys and concerns of our community (6:05-6:15 p.m.), then join one of these good adult faith formation options (6:15-7:00 p.m.). Wednesday, February 15 Option 1 - Christianity in Africa - a Conversation with Dr. Henry Mugabe part 2 of a rare two-part opportunity to hear again from today s preacher, a global Baptist leader. In the fellowship hall. Option 2 - Zumba with Jimmi Harris - Get moving to the music and improve your health and fitness with this Knollwood friend and teacher. In the narthex. ST. TIMOTHY'S WOMEN'S OVERFLOW SHELTER Overnight volunteers are needed in February and March, and check-in volunteers for March. Knollwood has agreed to fill Thursday nights, so try and fill those vacancies first: Overnight: Check-in (7:00 9:00): Contact Forrest Causby with questions, fcausby@gmail.com. FRIDAY, MARCH 3, CHURCH WOMEN UNITED WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Am I Being Unfair to You? 11 :30 a.m. Bible Study/ Worship Service - Offering will be taken & Nickels for National. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Rd., Winston-Salem, WOMEN'S RETREAT: MARCH 10-12, LISTENING OUR WAY THROUGH LENT Registration form available online: Registration deadline is Feb. 17. MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT FOR COUPLES Knollwood will be starting a new Marriage Enrichment Group (MEG) on March 3 at 7 p.m. We have room for between five and eight couples. Contact Chuck and Reneé Hinson to express your interest or ask any questions. chuck@thehinsongroup.com, renee@thehinsongroup.com or WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY GROUP: AN EARLY MORNING GATHERING Wednesday mornings, 7:30-9:00 a.m. For more information, please contact Rachel Wiggins, rdwiggins@triad.rr.com, or Diana Long, dlong1221@gmail.com. MONDAY BOOK CLUB Join the Monday Book Club on the second Monday of each month at 1:00 pm in the sitting area near the library as we share the pleasure and wisdom gleaned from each of the following books: Feb. 13 Grief Is a Thing With Feathers Questions? Contact Dean Clifford at or cliffordconsult@mindspring.com. TUESDAY EVENING YOGA NOW EXPANDS TO THURSDAY EVENINGS 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays upstairs in Noffsinger, Bldg. C with health and wellness coach and yoga instructor, Jennie Schwarz. Sign up at KBC'S NEW COED SOFTBALL TEAM Knollwood hopes to put together a team to play in the WS Recreation Thursday night coed league. If interested, Josh at josh@knollwood.org. MONDAY MEN MEETINGS Monday Morning Men meet at 7 a.m. at the Allman Spry offices, top floor, 380 Knollwood St. For information, contact Chip Mims (cpmims3@gmail.com). Monday Evening Men meet at 8:00 p.m. at Foothills at 638 West Fourth St. WEEKEND-ON-CALL-MINISTER If you have a pastoral emergency after church business hours, please call this number,