KNOLLWOOD AT WORSHIP

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1 KNOLLWOOD AT WORSHIP

2 KNOLLWOOD AT WORSHIP We hope you will enjoy this compilation of our Advent and Christmas worship services. At the conclusion of each service, we ask that members leave this booklet in the pew for coming services. We do have some extra copies; visitors are welcome to take a booklet. Everyone is welcome to take a booklet on January 7. THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: HOPE December 3... p. 3 THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT: PEACE December p. 7 THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL: How Far Is It to Bethlehem? 10:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT: JOY December 17 (Agape Sunday)... p. 15 THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT: LOVE December p. 18 CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE December 24, 5:00 p.m.... p. 21 THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS December p. 24 EPIPHANY SUNDAY January 7... p. 27 ANNOUNCEMENTS... p. 30 HYMN: Sing of God Made Manifest... p. 31 The music in this order is reprinted by permission of OneLicense.net # A Senior Pastor Minister of Music Children s Ministry Associate Minister of Youth and Recreation Minister of Welcome and Engagement Music Ministry Associate and Organist Pastoral Associate for Congregational Care Minister of Faith Formation and Education Minister to Senior Adults and Weekday School Dr. Bob Setzer, Jr. Dr. Kenneth A. Wilson Mrs. Chrissy Hardy Rev. Josh Godwin Dr. Ben Wagener Mrs. Lauren Winkelman Mr. Ted Philpott Dr. Diane Lipsett Rev. Lucrecia Norman Knollwood Baptist Church 330 Knollwood Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (336) l

3 THE FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT: HOPE Sunday, December 3, :55 a.m. GATHERING FOR WORSHIP 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... Lucrecia Norman One: The hope of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. THE PRELUDE Come to Christmas... Linda R. Lamb Children s Bells THE INTROIT Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming... arr. Hugo Distler The Chancel Choir [Text may be followed at No. 163 in the hymnal.] THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER... Lucrecia Norman *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 133 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel... VENI EMMANUEL THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE... Evan and Kyla Sieges One: In our faith in God, there is hope All: The hope and the trust that God is present in our world, and in our lives, One: The hope and the trust that the future is in God s hands, and that God s grace is the final word in human existence. All: We have hope. One: As we light this candle, we give that hope a form; All: A symbol of the ever-present Spirit of God, One: A reminder that although darkness seems to press upon us, All: The darkness cannot overcome the light of God s love. One: Come to worship, drawn by the promise of light and warmth, by the promise of hope. All: Lord, we come. Strengthen our hope. Lord, we come. Renew our love. Lord, we come. Let us be your people. ~G. Andrew Tooze *Those who are able will stand. Ushers will seat those waiting. Hearing aids and large print hymns are available from the ushers. 3

4 CONFESSING OUR NEED FOR FORGIVENESS THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)... Josh Godwin Lord, we want to be the light of the world. We want to be hopeful. But all around us, we find darkness and despair. Too often our instinct is to look away, and to retreat into our own comfort. Forgive us when we serve ourselves, and not others. Forgive us when our light sputters. Forgive us when our hope wavers. Forgive us when we fail to do your will. Strengthen and guide us, so that we may let the light of your love shine throughout the world, bringing hope to all who need it. ~G. Andrew Tooze THE SILENT CONFESSION THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Isaiah 64: Xander Tooze One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God. THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: 1 Corinthians 1: Beth Fields One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week All: Thanks be to God. THE CHILDREN S TIME... Diane Lipsett *THE GOSPEL LESSON: Mark 13: Bob Setzer, Jr. One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, NO. 434 Hope of the World... VICAR During the last stanza, children who are in first grade through third grade are invited to meet the Children s Worship leaders in the narthex. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE... Josh Godwin THE ANTHEM E en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come... Paul Manz The Chancel Choir Peace be to you and grace from Him who freed us from our sins, Who loved us all and shed His blood that we might saved be. Sing Holy, Holy to our Lord, the Lord, Almighty God, Who was and is and is to come; sing Holy, Holy, Lord! Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein, rejoice on earth, ye saints below, For Christ is coming, is coming soon, for Christ is coming soon! E en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come, and night shall be no more; They need no light nor lamp nor sun, For Christ will be their all! 4

5 THE SERMON... Bob Setzer, Jr. ADVENT HOPE RESPONDING IN FAITH THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP If you desire membership in this congregation, you are invited to present yourself at this time. If you prefer not to present yourself, you may speak to one of the ministers after the service to effect membership. 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 use this time to renew their covenantal relationship with God and their commitment to Christian service. *THE HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP, NO. 135 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus... HYFRYDOL THE PASTORAL GREETING... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Beth Fields THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Prelude on Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying... Wayne L. Wold Lauren Winkelman, organ *The Presentation and Doxology DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Bob Setzer, Jr. *THE CHORAL BENEDICTION Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming... arr. Hugo Distler The Chancel Choir [Text may be followed at No. 163 in the hymnal.] *THE POSTLUDE Finale on Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying... Wayne L. Wold Lauren Winkelman, organ ABOUT OUR WORSHIP Today is the First Sunday in Advent. This morning s candle-lighting liturgy and prayer of confession were written by Knollwood member Andy Tooze. We welcome new members Evan and Kyla Sieges as the Advent candle lighters. ABOUT OUR BANNERS Each Sunday during Advent, a new Advent banner will be introduced. The adding of a banner each Sunday is meant to add to our anticipation and joy as the coming of the Christ child draws near. The banners will explore, in sequence, the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, Love. 5

6 The first banner of the series is the banner of Hope. The image of the sprig coming forth from the stump is from Isaiah 11:2: A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. Advent hope is God-based hope, hope that springs from the barrenness of a past that holds no promise in itself. In time, the figure of the stem of Jesse or the righteous branch of Jeremiah 33:15 became associated with the hope of the Messiah. Christians believe this hope, this promise was fulfilled in the coming of Jesus. The artist for the series is our own Bambi Setzer. PLEASE REFER TO P. 30 FOR ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. 6

7 THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: PEACE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 2017 Sunday, December 10, :45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. How Far Is It to Bethlehem? THE PRELUDE Advent Joy... Brian Childers Chancel Bells How Far Is It to Bethlehem?... Douglas Smith Knollwood Brass THE PROCESSIONAL Arise, Your Light Has Come... David Danner Combined Choirs, Knollwood Brass, Chancel Bells Awake, my spirit, awake lute and harp; I will awake at the dawn of day. I will confess You, O Lord among the nations. I will raise a psalm to You, For Your love is wide as the heavens, and Your truth reaches to the skies! Wake, awake, for night is flying, the watchmen on the heights are crying; awake, Jerusalem, at last. Midnight hears the welcome voices, and at the thrilling cry rejoices: "Come forth, you maidens! Night is past. The Bridegroom comes! Awake; your lamps with gladness take!" Alleluia! Prepare yourselves to meet the Lord, whose light has stirred the waiting guard. Zion hears the watchmen singing, and in her heart new joy is springing. She wakes, she rises from her gloom, For her Lord comes down all-glorious, the strong in grace, in truth victorious. Her star is ris'n; her light is come. O, come, You Blessed One, Lord Jesus, God's own Son. Sing hosanna! We go until the halls we view where You have bid us dine with You. Now let all the heav'ns adore You, and saints and angels sing before You. The harps and cymbals all unite. Of one pearl each shining portal, where, dwelling with the choir immortal, we gather round your dazzling light. No eye has seen, no ear has yet been trained to hear what joy is ours! Crescendos rise; Your halls resound; hosannas blend in cosmic sound. Arise, O Jerusalem! Arise clothed in light! Your light has come, and the glory of God upon your hearts will shine. Alleluia! THE WELCOME AND INVOCATION... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE [10:45 a.m. only]... Matt, Victoria, and Eleanor Tamer One: In the beginning was the Word. All: We sing words. We pray words. We treasure words. We regret words. One: And the Word became flesh and dwelled among us. All: In worship, we open our hearts to the Word who still speaks to us. One: In You, may we find peace. All: Through You, may we make peace. One: In a fractured world, we light a candle called peace, All: For You are the light whom darkness cannot overcome. Those who are able will stand. 7

8 One: Praying for peace within ourselves, All: Praying for peace among ourselves, One: And praying for peace across God's beloved world, All: We light this Candle of Peace. ~Peggy Haymes *THE CONGREGATIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 142 Long Ago, Prophets Knew... PERSONENT HODIE Knollwood Brass, Chancel Bells, Congregation THE ADVENT CAROLS Magnificat... Z. Randall Stroope The Chancel Choir Trebles; Rachel Wiggins, soprano Magnificat, anima mea Dominum. My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. Osanna in excelsis! For God considered my lowliness. Behold, all generations shall call me blessed, For God is mighty and has done wondrous things to me. Holy is the Lord of hosts. Those who fear the Lord will receive mercy forevermore from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm, He has put down the proud, He has broken the wicked spirits, He plucked the mighty from their seats, exalting the humble. The hungry will be filled with good things, in remembrance of his mercy He helped Israel as promised to our fathers, Abraham and his seed forever. Glory to the Father, Glory to the Son, Glory to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, Now and ever shall be, World without end. Amen! Jesus Christ the Apple Tree... Mark Patterson The Youth Choir The tree of life my soul hath seen, laden with fruit, and always green: The trees of nature fruitless be compared with Christ the apple tree. His beauty doth all things excel: by faith I know, but ne er can tell The glory which I now can see in Jesus Christ the apple tree. For happiness I long have sought, and pleasure dearly I have bought: I missed of all: but now I see tis found in Christ the apple tree. I m weary with my former toil, here I will sit and rest awhile: Under the shadow I will be of Jesus Christ the apple tree. This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, it keeps my dying faith alive; Which makes my soul in hast to be with Jesus Christ the apple tree. THE TRANSITION O Little Town of Bethlehem... ST. LOUIS The Congregation [Congregation will remain seated] O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. 8

9 THE CHRISTMAS CAROLS Born for Us that Christmas Night... Mary Lynn Lightfoot The Chapel Choir, The Carol Choir Cradled in a cattle stall, tiny baby Lord of all. Angels with their songs of joy sang praises to the Blessed Boy. Sing allelu! Sing allelu! The stars up in the sky shone bright. Sing allelu! Sing allelu! Born for us that Christmas night. Shepherds came to see the Child, lying there so meek and mild. Wise Men traveling from afar were guided by the shining star. Sing allelu! Sing allelu! The starts up in the sky shone bright. Sing allelu! Sing allelu! Born for us that Christmas night. What a wondrous sight they beheld that night! Kneeling by his bed, the radiant light beamed round his head. How Far Is It to Bethlehem?... Traditional English Carol Mary Ann Davis, soprano; Ken Wilson, guitar How Far Is It to Bethlehem?... arr. Martha Lynn Thompson Middle School Bells All My Heart This Night Rejoices... Z. Randall Stroope The Chancel Choir; David Winkelman, conducting All my heart, all this night rejoices, as I hear far and near sweetest angel voices, Gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo! All the air, and ev rywhere, Gloria! Come let us all both great and small sing Gloria! Hail the star where hope is burning, Gloria! Love Who with love is yearning, ever yearning, Gloria! Come and dwell in glory forever and ever. Far on high in joy that can alter never. Dwell in the house of Love forever, ever and ever gloria! THE TRANSITION O Little Town of Bethlehem... ST. LOUIS The Congregation, seated For Christ is born of Mary and, gathered all above, while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wond'ring love. O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth, and praises sing to God the King, and peace to men on earth. Where children pure and happy pray to the blessed Child, where misery cries out to thee, son of the Mother mild; where charity stands watching and faith holds wide the door, the dark night wakes, the glory breaks, and Christmas comes once more. THE CHILDREN S CHOIR ANTHEM Somebody s Talkin bout Jesus... arr. Terry D. Taylor The Chapel Choir, The Carol Choir Everywhere I go, everywhere I go, my Lord. Everywhere I go, somebody s talkin bout Jesus. They turned away Mary and Joseph from the inn. Born in a stable in Bethlehem. Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! Go tell it, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere. Go tell it, tell it on the mountain: Jesus Christ is born. 9

10 THE OFFERTORY Fantasia on FOREST GREEN... Lloyd Larson High School Bells [The offering will be collected and the pew pads passed at 10:55 a.m. only. The bells will play for both services.] THE TRANSITION O Little Town of Bethlehem... FOREST GREEN The Congregation & b 4 4 œ How & b œ œ œ œ & b œ. œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ si - lent - ly, how si - lent - ly the won - drous gift is œ œ œ œ œ œ God im - parts to hu - man hearts the bless - ings of his œ J œ œ œ œ ear my hear his & b œ œ œ œ meek souls will re œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ com - ing, but œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ in this world of œ œ œ œ œ - ceive him still the dear Christ en - ters.. given; heaven!. sin,. in. œ so œ œ No œ where WORDS: Phillips Brooks, 1868 MUSIC: Traditional English melody; arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906 FOREST GREEN *THE GOSPEL LESSON The Word Was God... Rosephanye Powell The Chancel Choir, The Youth Choir In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. The Gospel Reading: John 1:1-5, Bob Setzer, Jr. Gloria... Antonio Vivaldi The Chancel Choir, The Youth Choir Gloria in excelsis Deo! THE THEME CAROL How Far Is It to Bethlehem?... arr. Stephen Paulus The Chancel Choir; The Youth Choir Sara Wichers, soprano; Mark Jensen, tenor; Annie Winkelman, oboe How far is it to Bethlehem? Not very far. Shall we find a stable room lit by a star? Can we see the little child, is he within? If we lift the wooden latch, may we go in? May we stroke the creatures there, ox, ass, or sheep? May we peep like them and see Jesus asleep? If we touch his tiny hand will he awake? Will he know we ve come so far just for his sake? Great kings have precious gifts, and we have naught, little smiles and little tears are all we have brought, For all weary children Mary must weep. Here on his bed of straw sleep, children, sleep. God in his mother s arms, babes in the byre, sleep, as they sleep who find their heart s desire. 10

11 THE TRANSITION O Little Town of Bethlehem... FOREST GREEN & b 4 4 œ 1. O 2. No œ œ œ œ ho long & b œ œ œ œ out words & b œ. hear there our of œ œ œ œ œ - ly child of Beth - le - hem, de - - er dream - less, Beth - le - hem, you sin, peace and make œ œ J œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ en con œ œ œ œ œ œ œ scend bear to the us, wounds œ œ œ œ œ we of - ter in; be born in us to - - flict cease when free - dom is no œ œ œ œ œ the Christ - mas an - gels the great glad ti - dings - fore work for jus - tice, let swords thrust none a - & b œ œ œ œ come all to are us, free, a the œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ. pray; war:. day. more?. tell; part, - bide with us, our Lord Em - man - u - world may see Christ born in ev - ery. el. heart! œ cast Can œ œ We No! œ O when WORDS: Phillips Brook, 1868; stanza 2 by Rae Whitney MUSIC: Traditional English melody; arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906 FOREST GREEN *THE CONGREGATIONAL HYMN, NO. 146 Joy to the World... arr. Cathy Moklebust Knollwood Brass, Chancel Bells, Congregation THE BENEDICTION... Bob Setzer, Jr. Stay with Us... Egil Hovland Combined Choirs Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us. Stay with us, it soon is evening, and night is falling. Jesus Christ, the world s true light! Shine so the darkness cannot over come it! Stay with us, Lord Jesus, for night is falling, let your light pierce the darkness and fill your church with its glory. Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us. Stay with us, it soon is evening, and night is falling. ~Luke 24:29 THE RECESSIONAL How Far Is It to Bethlehem?... Traditional English Carol Combined Choirs *THE POSTLUDE [10:45 a.m. only] Fantasia on Adeste Fideles... David Blackwell Lauren Winkelman, organ 11

12 Soprano Becky Pratt Ball Erin Barnes Corinne Causby Dean Clifford Carolyn Couch Mary Ann Davis Maggie Gallagher Judy Ginn Judy Iannuzzi Crystal Leathers Nancy Martin Jodi Preslar Peggy Ruble Nancy Scoggin Sara Wichers Rachel Wiggins Minister of Music and Festival Director Kenneth Wilson Music Ministry Associate and Organist Lauren Winkelman Chancel Choir Associate Conductor David Winkelman Chapel Choir Director Charlotte Brown; Stacy Davis and Anna Ball, assistants Carol Choir Director Lauren Winkelman; Becky Pratt Ball, assistant Knollwood Brass Director Kenneth Wilson Handbell Directors David Winkelman, Lauren Winkelman Pianists David Winkelman, Lauren Winkelman Alto Kathryn Ashworth Edna Austin Charlotte Brown Vista Harrington Peggy Haymes Beth Martin Beth Sanders Lisa Sykes Dorothy Wagener Cathy Wilson Chancel Choir Tenor Mike Cherry Mark Jensen Dan Knight Fred Norman Martha Simpson Bass Tom Edwards Rob Hampson Stephen Hampson Ben Heinsohn Len Preslar, Jr. Allen Simpson Tom Warrington Tom Wiggins David Winkelman Chris Wudel 12

13 Soprano Virginia Ann Churn Caroline Crosslin Meredith Crosslin Anna Davis Cat Harper Jenna Jordan Ella Larmore Iris Sanders Virginia Starling Rachel Wiggins Alto Shepherd Causby Davis Churn Susan Edge Miranda Holden Lily Sanders Jake Timmons Annie Winkelman Youth Choir 13 Tenor Alex Jordan AJ Robinson Xander Tooze Mentors: Susan Edge, Rachel Wiggins, Omarius Credle, AJ Robinson Reynolds Bailey Colette Causby Ephraim Causby Adric Ebert Jack Bain Graham Francis Clara Hardy Melonie Almengual Kathryn Ashworth Becky Pratt Ball Rachel Crosslin Becky Pratt Ball Steve Ball Erin Barnes Meredith Crosslin Davis Churn Virginia Ann Churn Caroline Crosslin Flute Rita Almond Lydia Wu Oboe Annie Winkelman Austin Fowler Jilly Fowler Chase Hulme Henry Jamison Chapel Choir Carol Choir Emma Gibson Heinsohn Lincoln Heinsohn Micah Lisi Marty Farmer Stephen Hampson Kathy Holden Cat Harper Beth Sanders Lily Sanders Mary Hix Evan Hulme Miranda Holden Trumpet Forrest Causby Mike Cherry Marty Farmer Fred Norman Steve Sutton Chris Williams Chancel Bells Asher Lisi Kira Madan Aaron Neiberg Gabriel Oakley Kaziah Kindley-Martin Elena Madan Rebecca Maner Diana Long Joanne Ritter Debbie Smith High School Handbells Virginia Starling Xander Tooze Annie Winkelman Middle School Handbells Mason Maguire Iris Sanders Instrumental Musicians Trombone Steve Ball Josh Godwin Rob Hampson Stephen Hampson Cat Harper Jan Strohl Bass Steve Ball Omarius Credle Daniel Winkelman* *High School Senior Frank O Neill Claudia Stinehelfer Grace Tooze Annabel Martin Evan Neiberg Adair Sutton Lawren Thach Rachel Wiggins Cathy Wilson Daniel Winkelman* David Winkelman Lydia Wu* Lily Sanders Annie Winkelman Horn Olivia Shelton Daniel Winkelman Tuba Steve Ware Percussion Steve Shelton

14 Producer Debbie Pruitt Stage Manager/Lights Bill Hearn Debbie Pruitt Production Team Sound John Roach Staging Coordinator Rachel Wiggins ABOUT OUR WORSHIP Today is the Second Sunday in Advent. This morning s candle-lighting liturgy was written by Knollwood member Peggy Haymes. We welcome new members Matt, Victoria, and Eleanor Tamer as the Advent candle lighters. ABOUT THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Each Advent/Christmas season at Knollwood our musicians join forces for the annual Christmas Festival. Begun in this present form in 2003, our children, youth, and adult singers are combined with three handbells choirs, Knollwood brass, and guest instrumentalists for a musical feast, celebrating the coming of Christ in the form of a babe. The 2017 version of our festival is themed How Far Is It to Bethlehem after the English Christmas carol of that title. This carol will appear in a number of forms throughout the festival, beginning with a newly commissioned brass prelude, written for today s service. In addition to arrangements of this carol, a number of pieces are selections by the Chancel Choir as their favorites over these years of music ministry with Ken Wilson. This festival will be Dr. Wilson s final festival; he retires in February. If you happen to be reading this before the festivals, we hope that you will invite friends and family to worship with us. ABOUT OUR BANNERS Each Sunday during Advent, a new Advent banner will be introduced. The adding of a banner each Sunday is meant to add to our anticipation and joy as the coming of Christ child draws near. The banners will explore, in sequence, the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, Love. The second banner of the series is the banner of Peace. The image of the lion laying down with the lamb is drawn from Isaiah 11:6: The wolf shall lie down with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. The peace Isaiah describes, when mortal enemies are reconciled, is a peace only God can give. This is the peace God s Son comes into the world to bring. The artist for the series is our own Bambi Setzer. PLEASE REFER TO P. 30 FOR ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. 14

15 THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT: JOY AGAPE SUNDAY Sunday, December 17, :55 a.m. GATHERING FOR WORSHIP 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 AND PASTORAL GREETING... Diane Lipsett One: The love of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. THE PRELUDE Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming... arr. John Leavitt Lauren Winkelman, organ THE INTROIT Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming... arr. Hugo Distler The Chancel Choir [Text may be followed at No. 163 in the hymnal.] THE INVOCATION AND LORD S PRAYER... Diane Lipsett *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 152 Angels We Have Heard on High... GLORIA THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE... Chase and Sara Smith One: We come to worship today with rejoicing and praise. All: We celebrate the good news of Jesus coming into the world! One: We light this candle today to reflect our joy. All: For with Christ, light has come into the darkness. One: Jesus is our light, and a light for the world. He shows us the way to love and justice. All: Let us rejoice, give thanks, and pray! ~Bonnie McCarson LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Isaiah 61:1-3, Josh Godwin One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God. THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: 1 Thessalonians 5: Tom Ginn One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week 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. 15

16 THE ANTHEM What Sweeter Music... John Rutter The Chancel Choir What sweeter music can we bring than a carol, for to sing The birth of this our heavenly King? Awake the voice! Awake the string! Dark and dull night, fly hence away, and give the honor to this day, That sees December turned to May. Why does the chilling winter's morn smile, like a field beset with corn? Or smell like a meadow newly-shorn, Thus, on the sudden? Come and see the cause, why things thus fragrant be: 'Tis He is born, whose quickening birth gives life and luster, public mirth, To heaven, and the under-earth. We see him come, and know him ours, who, with his sunshine and his showers, Turns all the patient ground to flowers. The darling of the world is come, And fit it is, we find a room to welcome him. The nobler part of all the house here, is the heart. Which we will give him; and bequeath this holly, and this ivy wreath, To do him honour, who's our King, And Lord of all this revelling. What sweeter music can we bring, than a carol for to sing The birth of this our heavenly King? *THE GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 1:46b Frank O Neill One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, NO. 174 Angels from the Realms of Glory... REGENT SQUARE We invite the children, grades 1 st through 3 rd to remain in worship with their parents. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE... Lucrecia Norman THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Tom Ginn THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory The First Noel... arr. Lloyd Conley Daniel Winkelman, horn; David Winkelman, piano Please register your name on the pew pads during the offertory. *The Presentation and Doxology THE SERMON... Bob Setzer, Jr. ADVENT JOY THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION... Bob Setzer, Jr. The Sursum Corda One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. 16

17 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 (Unison) God, we come today to celebrate, but we confess we often become bogged down in the material aspects of this season. Our thoughts are consumed by the busyness leading up to Christmas. We may have come this morning seeking, rather than feeling, the joy of Christ come into the world. Lord, help us to give thanks in all circumstances. Remind us you came to bring us good news, and you call us to share it. Lead us, so that we may bring your comfort and justice to those around us. ~Bonnie McCarson The Words of Institution Sharing the Bread and the Cup We invite the congregation to come forward for communion. Please approach the rail using the two center aisles, and exit down the side aisles. You may kneel or stand as you wish and receive the bread and cup. All wafers are gluten-free. If you prefer to have communion served at your seat, please indicate with a raised hand and a deacon will assist you. The Bread and the Cup A Tapestry of Carols... Traditional Rita Almond, flute; Ken Wilson, guitar THE AGAPE FEAST IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL Worship on Agape Sunday at Knollwood is experienced in two places. After receiving communion at the rail, worshipers are invited to walk over to the Fellowship Hall where an Agape Feast awaits. During this time we celebrate our unity in Christian love as demonstrated by the love of Christ for the world. As part of the celebration, we will distribute ornaments to the children. There are offerings for those with dietary restrictions (gluten-free, nut-free, sugar-free, vegetarian) near the Christmas tree, marked with balloons. ABOUT OUR WORSHIP Today is the Third Sunday in Advent. This morning s candle-lighting liturgy and prayer of confession were written by Knollwood member Bonnie McCarson. We welcome new members Chase and Sara Smith as the Advent candle lighters. We express appreciation to Rita Almond, Daniel Winkelman, and David Winkelman for sharing their musical gifts this morning. ABOUT OUR BANNERS Each Sunday during Advent, a new Advent banner has been introduced. The adding of a banner each Sunday is meant to add to our anticipation and joy as the coming of Christ child draws near. The banners explore, in sequence, the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, Love. Traditionally, the third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete Sunday from the Latin word for Rejoice! Paul encourages the Philippians to rejoice for the Lord is near (Phil. 4:4-5). Even so, the church rejoices as angels above Bethlehem s field proclaim good news of great joy for all the people! in the coming of the Christ child (Luke 2:10). The banner s depiction of a trumpet framed by angel s wings recreates this moment. The artist who designed and painted the Advent banners is our own Bambi Setzer. PLEASE REFER TO P. 30 FOR ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. 17

18 THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT: LOVE Sunday, December 24, :55 a.m. GATHERING FOR WORSHIP 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... Josh Godwin One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. THE PRELUDE What Child Is This?... arr. John A. Behnke Lauren Winkelman, organ THE INTROIT On Christmas Night... SUSSEX CAROL The Chancel Choir On Christmas night all Christians sing to hear the news the angels bring; News of great joy, news of great mirth, news of our merciful King s birth. THE INVOCATION AND LORD S PRAYER... Josh Godwin *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 173 O Come, All Ye Faithful... ADESTE FIDELES THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE... Layne and Virginia Starling, Anne and Lee Compere One: Today, we come together, leaning close to catch the whispered promise. All: We await the birth of love into our broken world. One: As we listen, we, like Mary, find ourselves perplexed, pondering what God s message of hope means for us. All: We remember God s steadfast love, proclaiming it to all generations. One: As we light the Candle of Love, we watch as the flame ignites our hearts, All: Kindle in us the fire of your love, O God. Amen. ~Corinne Causby CONFESSING OUR NEED FOR FORGIVENESS THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)... Diane Lipsett God of Loving Kindness, we confess that we often do not love others as you call us to love. We hurry through life, too busy for the time and the work that love demands. We hoard the love we receive, fearful that it will run out, forgetting that love grows as we give. Thank you for the pause that Advent brings: asking us to look closer, listen harder, and lean in. Help us not to miss your love, as it is born in us. Open us to give to those we encounter, the love you ve given us so freely. ~Corinne Causby * Those who are able will stand. Ushers will seat those waiting. Hearing aids and large print hymns are available from the ushers. 18

19 THE SILENT CONFESSION THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Psalm 89:1-2, 20-21, Diane Lipsett One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God. THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Romans 16: Ted Philpott One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week All: Thanks be to God. THE CHILDREN S TIME... Lucrecia Norman THE SOLO What Songs Were Sung... John Jacob Niles Tim Pennell, tenor We cannot tell, we do not know what stars shone down so long ago, When Mary birthed her own sweet Son and peace and love became as one. The Son of God, as scriptures said, was virgin born in a tiny shed, Where simple shepherds stood hard by while heavenly sound filled up the sky. Now let us stand, uncovered all, before this crèche in lowly stall, Where kings and angels dignify God s gift, His Son, in humility. We do not know, we cannot tell what songs were sung, what starlight fell, Or why the holy mystery stands for so many years in so many lands. *THE GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 1: Josh Godwin One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, NO. 147 Away in a Manger... AWAY IN A MANGER 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... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE ANTHEM Sleep Now, Little One... Dan Knight The Chancel Choir; Dan Knight, piano Ten fingers, ten toes, tiny hands, little nose, Angels foretold you, Holy one so dear, precious little baby, now you are here, So sleep now, little one, close your eyes now, little one, sleep. A hush falls around Him, so quietly He lay, near His mother He stretches there on the hay, So sleep now, little one, sleep, close your eyes now, little one, sleep. How gently He stirs now, how softly He cries, the light of heaven is in His eyes, So sleep now, little one, sleep. THE SERMON... Bob Setzer, Jr. ADVENT LOVE 19

20 RESPONDING IN FAITH THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP If you desire membership in this congregation, you are invited to present yourself at this time. If you prefer not to present yourself, you may speak to one of the ministers after the service to effect membership. 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 use this time to renew their covenantal relationship with God and their commitment to Christian service. *THE HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP, NO. 159 Sing We Now of Christmas... NOEL NOUVELET THE PASTORAL GREETING... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Ted Philpott THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus... arr. Dan Knight Dan Knight, piano *The Presentation and Doxology DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Bob Setzer, Jr. *THE CHORAL BENEDICTION O Come, Let Us Adore Him... ADESTE FIDELES The Chancel Choir *THE POSTLUDE He Is Born... arr. Richard Hudson Lauren Winkelman, organ ABOUT OUR WORSHIP Today is the Fourth Sunday in Advent. This morning s candle-lighting liturgy and prayer of confession were written by Knollwood member Corinne Causby. We welcome new members Layne and Virginia Starling with Anne and Lee Compere as the Advent candle lighters. Appreciation is expressed to Tim Pennell and Dan Knight for sharing their musical gifts this morning. ABOUT OUR BANNERS Each Sunday during Advent, a new Advent banner will be introduced. The adding of a banner each Sunday is meant to add to our anticipation and joy as the coming of Christ child draws near. The banners will explore, in sequence, the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, Love. The scriptures say the Virgin Mary ran to her relative, Elizabeth, in hopes of making sense of what was happening to her (Luke 1:36-43) and pondered in her heart what the angel had said (Luke 1:29; 2:19). The banner depicts a visibly pregnant Mary contemplating the star of Bethlehem, waiting as every pregnant woman must, for the fulfillment of the hope within her. The artist who designed and painted the Advent banners is our own Bambi Setzer. PLEASE REFER TO P. 30 FOR ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. 20

21 CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE Sunday, December 24, :00 p.m. GATHERING FOR WORSHIP THE PRELUDE Christmas Carol Medley... Guitar Ensemble Guitars from the Knollwood Suzuki Guitar Program; Bill Kossler leading THE INTROIT Born for Us that Christmas Night... Mary Lynn Lightfoot The Chapel Choir, The Carol Choir, The Concord Choir THE GREETING AND INVOCATION... Kenneth A. Wilson *THE CONGREGATIONAL CAROL NO. 173 O Come, All Ye Faithful... ADESTE FIDELES THE LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE... Cyndy Jones, Dana Hulme, Evan and Chase Hulme Hear O heaven! Listen O Earth! For the Lord has sung to us a love song. The Lord God Almighty, who makes the thunder crash Sings to us, His beloved, a quiet love song. Hear O heaven! Listen O Earth! For in the hush of a shining star In a humble and lonely stable A sweet melody of love breaks forth. Hear O heaven! Listen O Earth! To the tender cry of a newborn babe As the divine love song fills the night With hope, and truth, and grace. Hear O heaven! Listen O Earth! For the quiet love song that began that far-off night Still stirs the hearts of those who hear, its wondrous sound Its holy joy, of love come down to earth. Hear O heaven! Listen O Earth! To the stirring of our hearts, as we light the Christ Candle And sing back to our God, love songs from this place, Songs full of hope, full of wonder, full of light. ~Mary Hix * Those who are able will stand. Ushers will seat those waiting. Hearing aids and large print hymns are available from the ushers. 21

22 THE CAROLS Somebody s Talkin bout Jesus... Mark Miller The Chapel Choir, The Carol Choir Everywhere I go, everywhere I go, my Lord. Everywhere I go, somebody s talkin bout Jesus. They turned away Mary and Joseph from the inn. Born in a stable in Bethlehem. Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! Go tell it, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere. Go tell it, tell it on the mountain: Jesus Christ is born. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus... Mark A. Miller The Youth Choir; David Winkelman, piano [Text may be followed at No. 135 in the hymnal.] *THE GOSPEL: Luke 2: Chrissy Hardy One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE CONGREGATIONAL CAROLS The First Noel The first Noel, the angels did say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay keeping their sheep, on a cold winter s night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel. Away in a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head; The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. THE CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS STORY An Almost Silent Night... by Bob Setzer, Jr. THE CAROL Creation Will Be at Peace... Anna Laura Page The Youth Choir and Youth Choir Alumni; David Winkelman, piano In the holy mountain of the Lord all war and strife will cease; In the holy mountain of the Lord creation will be at peace. In the holy mountain of the Lord all war and strife will cease; In the holy mountain of the Lord creation will be at peace. The wolf will lie down with the lamb, the cow and bear will feed; Their young will play together; a little child will lead. The leopard and goat will graze, the lion will feed on straw. They will war no more; a child will lead them all. (Adapted from Isaiah11:6-9) 22

23 THE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES... Bob Setzer, Jr. Silent Night Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright; Round yon Virgin Mother and Child! Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night, wondrous star, lend thy light; With the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King: Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; With th angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem! Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! Joy to the World Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing. *THE CHRISTMAS BLESSING... Bob Setzer, Jr. *THE POSTLUDE Toccata on He Is Born... Denis Bédard Lauren Winkelman, organ ABOUT OUR WORSHIP Tonight we celebrate Christmas Eve and the birth of Jesus. This evening s candle-lighting liturgy was written by Knollwood member Mary Hix. We welcome new members Cyndy Jones, Dana Hulme, and Evan and Chase Hulme as the Christ candle lighters. We express appreciation to the guitar ensemble, led by Bill Kossler and Marty Edwards, for their musical offering this evening. We also thank David Winkelman for accompanying the choir, and Charlotte Brown and Rebekah Edwards for their children s choir leadership. ABOUT OUR BANNERS Drawing on biblical stories and images, the Advent banners depict the four movements of the Advent season: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love. The Advent season anticipates the coming of the Christ child at Christmas. PLEASE REFER TO P. 30 FOR ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. 23

24 THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS Sunday, December 31, :55 a.m. GATHERING FOR WORSHIP 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... Kenneth A. Wilson One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. THE PRELUDE Morning, Noon, and Night in Pasadena... Les Deutsch Micah Wilkinson, trumpet; Henry Tysinger, piano THE CALL TO WORSHIP... Kenneth A. Wilson One: We come weary of the struggles of the old year. All: We also come with hope for the New Year. One: We anticipate the promise of Christmas peace. All: And we are filled with confident joy. One: We worship together in peace with hopeful hearts. All: We delight greatly in the Lord! ~John Roach THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER... Kenneth A. Wilson *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 151 Go, Tell It on the Mountain... GO TELL IT CONFESSING OUR NEED FOR FORGIVENESS THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION... Lucrecia Norman God of New Mercies, we are often discouraged by the weight of old burdens. We sometimes keep silent as we gaze on injustice. We forget that we are indeed daughters and sons of God. We have lost sight of the spirit with which we are infused. Forgive us, Lord. Give us renewed hope and courage. Remind us not to be silent in our awakened joy. ~John Roach THE SILENT CONFESSION THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON * Those who are able will stand. Ushers will seat those waiting. Hearing aids and large print hymns are available from the ushers. 24

25 LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Isaiah 61:10-62:3... Lucrecia Norman One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God. THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Galatians 4: Mary Hix One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week All: Thanks be to God. THE TRIO Christmas Lullaby... Ron Nelson Beth Sanders, Kathryn Ashworth, and Beth Martin Slumber now beloved child, slumber now and take thy repose. Soon wilt thou waken, our joy and our light, slumber softly. Sleep, beloved, sleep now. *THE GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 2: Bob Setzer, Jr. One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, NO. 150 What Child Is This?... GREENSLEEVES We invite the children, grades 1 st through 3 rd to remain in worship with their parents. Worship Care for preschool and kindergarten is offered weekly. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE... Ted Philpott THE SOLO I Wonder as I Wander... John Jacob Niles Sara Wichers, soprano; Ken Wilson, guitar [Text may be followed at No. 165 in the hymnal.] THE SERMON... Bob Setzer, Jr. RESPONDING IN FAITH THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP If you desire membership in this congregation, you are invited to present yourself at this time. If you prefer not to present yourself, you may speak to one of the ministers after the service to effect membership. 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 use this time to renew their covenantal relationship with God and their commitment to Christian service. *THE HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP, NO. 172 While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks... WINCHESTER OLD THE PASTORAL GREETING... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Mary Hix 25

26 THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Primeval Light... Gustav Mahler, arr. Quinto Maganini Micah Wilkinson, trumpet; Henry Tysinger, organ *The Presentation and Doxology DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Bob Setzer, Jr. *THE CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION O Come, Let Us Adore Him... ADESTE FIDELES *THE POSTLUDE From Heaven Above to Earth I Come... Johann Bernhard Bach Henry Tysinger, organ ABOUT OUR WORSHIP We welcome guest organist Henry Tysinger to worship this morning. Mr. Tysinger retired in 2012 after 25 years as Director of Music and Organist at Highland Presbyterian Church, Winston-Salem. Previously, he served churches in Michigan where he was president of the Detroit chapter of Choristers Guild. He is currently serving as communications administrator of the Piedmont NC chapter of the American Guild of Organists and as substitute organist in several local churches. We also welcome guest trumpeter Micah Wilkinson, son of David and Melanie Wilkinson. He is currently the Principal Trumpet of the Pittsburgh Symphony, having previously held positions with the San Diego Symphony, Houston Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony, the Oregon Symphony, and the Tucson Symphony. Micah is a proud graduate of St. Olaf College and pursued additional studies at Arizona State University and the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik in Freiburg, Germany. He lives in Pittsburgh along with his wife Stefani, their beautiful daughters Eleanor and Amelia, and their goofy Basset Hound Barber. We express appreciation to Knollwood musicians Kathryn Ashworth, Beth Martin, Beth Sanders, and Sara Wichers for sharing their musical gifts. Today s Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession were written by Knollwood member John Roach. ABOUT OUR BANNERS Drawing on biblical stories and images, the Advent banners depict the four movements of the Advent season: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love. The Advent season anticipates the coming of the Christ child at Christmas. PLEASE REFER TO P. 30 FOR ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. 26

27 EPIPHANY SUNDAY Sunday, January 7, :55 a.m. GATHERING FOR WORSHIP 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... Lucrecia Norman One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. THE PRELUDE We Three Kings of Orient Are... arr. Rebecca Groom te Velde Lauren Winkelman, organ THE INTROIT Songs of Thankfulness and Praise... ST. GEORGE S WINDSOR The Chancel Choir Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to you we raise, Once revealed, when heaven s star brought the wise men from afar: Branch of royal David s stem in your birth at Bethlehem, Word before the world began, God revealed to us in man. THE CALL TO WORSHIP... Lucrecia Norman One: Arise, people of God, and greet the new year! All: On us the light of the Lord will shine, One: And the brightness of his presence will be with us. All: Let us follow the light as the Wise Men followed the star to Bethlehem. One: Let us worship in spirit and in truth, All: And let us share the good news of what the Lord has done! ~Dorothy Wagener THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER... Lucrecia Norman *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 181 As with Gladness Men of Old... DIX CONFESSING OUR NEED FOR FORGIVENESS THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION... Lucrecia Norman O Lord of New Beginnings, help us to put the failures and disappointments of the old year behind us, as we turn toward the fresh opportunities of Forgive us when we make the wrong choices, when we opt for the less loving way, or when we don t go far enough out of our usual path, to find that place you need us to be. * Those who are able will stand. Ushers will seat those waiting. Hearing aids and large print hymns are available from the ushers. 27

28 Open our eyes to your light, and our ears to your voice. We pray that we may dare to let your love shine through us this coming year, as a beacon to our community. ~Dorothy Wagener THE SILENT CONFESSION THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Isaiah 60: Ella Larmore One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God. THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Ephesians 3: Roger Grippe One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week All: Thanks be to God. THE CHILDREN S TIME... Diane Lipsett *THE GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 2: Bob Setzer, Jr. One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, as printed on p. 31 Sing of God Made Manifest... SALZBURG During the last stanza, children who are in first grade through third grade are invited to meet the Children s Worship leaders in the narthex. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE... Josh Godwin THE ANTHEM We Three Kings of Orient Are Bearing Gifts... arr. Stephen Paulus The Chancel Choir; Dan Knight, baritone; Annie Winkelman, oboe [Text may be followed at No. 185 in the hymnal.] THE SERMON... Bob Setzer, Jr. RESPONDING IN FAITH THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP If you desire membership in this congregation, you are invited to present yourself at this time. If you prefer not to present yourself, you may speak to one of the ministers after the service to effect membership. 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 use this time to renew their covenantal relationship with God and their commitment to Christian service. *THE HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP, NO. 186 Wise Men, They Came to Look... WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT THE PASTORAL GREETING... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Roger Grippe 28

29 THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Mélodie... Arthur Foote Annie Winkelman, oboe *The Presentation and Doxology DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Bob Setzer, Jr. *THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE Songs of Thankfulness and Praise... ST. GEORGE S WINDSOR The Chancel Choir Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to you we raise, Once revealed, when heaven s star brought the wise men from afar: Branch of royal David s stem in your birth at Bethlehem, Word before the world began, God revealed to us in man. *THE POSTLUDE As with Gladness Men of Old... arr. Craig Phillips Lauren Winkelman, organ ABOUT OUR WORSHIP We express appreciation to Dan Knight and Annie Winkelman for sharing their musical gifts this morning. Today s Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession were written by Knollwood member Dorothy Wagener. FLOWERS The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of our two Special Olympians, Ruth Hites and Chris Wudel. They make us proud of their strength, perseverance, and achievements in life. From one of their many admirers at KBC, Annie New Kendall. The flowers in the narthex (on the credenza) are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Tom Elmore by Ruby Elmore and family. The flowers in the narthex (on the west wall) are given to the glory of God and in recognition of the January 4 th birthdays of John Ashburn, Judith Kuhn, and the late Jimmy Robertson, on what would have been Jimmy s 100th birthday, by Robbie and Lee Robertson. PLEASE REFER TO P. 30 FOR ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. 29

30 KNOLLWOOD AT WORSHIP FOR THE CHILDREN Worship Care is provided for children, infant - kindergarten aged on the first floor of Building B. First, Third & Fifth Sundays (except Dec. 17 and 31): children in 1st - 3rd grades are invited to Children s Worship. During the Hymn of Devotion, children meet their leaders in the narthex to walk together to Children s Worship (B244). After the worship service, parents pick up their children from B244. Volunteers are needed to help chaperone the children during that time. If you are interested in volunteering one Sunday, please contact Chrissy Hardy, chrissy@knollwood.org. Second & Fourth Sundays: the 1st 3rd graders are invited to enjoy the worship service with their families. Children s activity bulletins and crayons are available in the narthex. 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. TRADITIONAL CHRISMON ORNAMENTS ON THE SANCTUARY TREE The ornaments on the trees in the baptistry and in the narthex have been lovingly made by past and present members of Knollwood to celebrate the birth of Jesus and proclaim Him as our Lord. Many of the ornaments in the sanctuary were among the first made here in Another group refurbished them in the 1980s. Many additional ornaments were made in Each ornament celebrates the risen Christ through symbols, some ancient, some used by Christ himself and his contemporaries, others developed by Christians over the years. White and gold are used in intricate combinations to form Chrismons (CHRISt + MONograms) that lead us to meditate on Christ s humble birth, His revealing ministry, and God s loving sacrifice for our redemption. If you are interested in more details about the symbols used in specific Chrismons, brochures are available in the narthex. ~Based on information published by The Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, Virginia. This congregation began using Chrismons as Christmas ornaments in COVER ART Nativity Scene 2011 John Stuart Used by permission of the artist 30

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