KNOLLWOOD AT WORSHIP TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY

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1 KNOLLWOOD AT WORSHIP TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY Sunday, February 26, :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... Josh Godwin One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. THE PRELUDE Fanfare... Michael Helman Middle School Bells; David Winkelman, Director THE CHORAL INTROIT Holy, Holy, Holy... NICAEA The Chapel Choir; Charlotte Brown, Director [Text may be followed at No. 2 in the hymnal.] THE CALL TO WORSHIP... Josh Godwin One: Come! Praise the Lord, the sovereign of heaven and earth. All: We come to worship, seeking the holiness of God. One: Come! Proclaim God s justice and righteousness. All: We come to give thanks for the Lord s steadfast love. One: Come! Take refuge in God s grace. All: We come to receive the Lord s mercy. All: Great God, be with us. Guide our praise and prayers. Let our worship and work reveal our gratitude for what we have received. ~Andy Tooze THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER... Josh Godwin *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 2 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty... NICAEA [Stanzas 2-4] CONFESSING OUR NEED FOR FORGIVENESS THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)... Diane Lipsett Lord, there are times when we do not understand what is right in front of us. Forgive us for those times. There are times when we would prefer to stay on the mountain, where we have seen your glory, instead of returning to the world. Forgive us for those times. There are times when we would enshrine your light for ourselves, instead of bearing it to the places of shadow, where we would not choose to go. Forgive us for those times. Transform our failings. Replace our weakness and lack of understanding with the strength and wisdom to do your will. ~Andy Tooze * 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 SILENT CONFESSION THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Exodus 24: Diane Lipsett One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God. THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: 2 Peter 1: Anne Adams One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week All: Thanks be to God. THE CHILDREN S TIME... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE CHILDREN S CHOIR ANTHEM The Gift of Love... Hal H. Hopson The Chapel Choir; Anna Ball and Wesley Davis, soloists [Text may be followed at No. 593 in the hymnal.] *THE GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 17: Ted Philpott One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, NO. 180 Christ upon the Mountain Peak... MOWSLEY 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... Josh Godwin THE CHILDREN S CHOIR ANTHEM Hand Me Down My Silver Trumpet... Jean Ashworth Bartle The Chapel Choir Well, I ve never been to Heaven, but I ve been told, Hand me down my silver trumpet, Gabriel; The gates are made of pearl and the streets are made of gold, Hand me down my silver trumpet, Lord. O hand me down, O hand me down, O hand me down my silver trumpet, Gabriel. Send it down, hand it down, Any ol way, just get it down, Hand me down my silver trumpet Lord. If religion were a thing that money could buy Hand me down my silver trumpet, Gabriel; The rich would live and the poor would die, Hand me down my silver trumpet, Lord. Well now, if you want a silver trumpet like mine, Hand me down my silver trumpet, Gabriel: You d better learn to play it in plenty of time, Hand me down my silver trumpet, Lord. THE SERMON... Bob Setzer, Jr. DON T JUST DO SOMETHING; STAND THERE! 3

4 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. 5 Transform Us... PICARDY THE PASTORAL GREETING... Bob Setzer, Jr. A LENTEN INVITATION TO SPIRITUAL FORMATION... Diane Lipsett THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Anne Adams THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Dazzling as the Sun... Gwyneth Walker The Chancel Choir Dazzling as the sun, the face of Jesus on the mountain, like the face of Moses coming down from Sinai ready, strong to lead his people out of bondage into freedom, to the promised land. Transfigured for disciples eyes, God s servant who would suffer as Isaiah prophesied. Revealed in garments dazzling white, the glorious Son of Man whom Daniel had foretold. Then the cloud of presence, then the voice of witness: This is my beloved Son on whom my favor rests. Listen to him. Hear him! Gazing on the Lord by radiant light transfigured, See the pattern of our lives: cross embraced to Easter splendor. Claim the Gospel vision wondrous: we are God s beloved ones. Claim the transformation promised: destiny of glory! ~Delores Dufner, OSB, 2003 *The Presentation and Doxology DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Bob Setzer, Jr. *THE CHORAL BENEDICTION Threefold Amen... Traditional The Chancel Choir *THE POSTLUDE Song of Joy... Christopher Boodle 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. 4

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6 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 Appreciation is expressed to David Winkelman for leading the Chancel Choir while Ken Wilson is on vacation; and to Charlotte Brown, Anna Ball, and Wesley Davis for sharing their musical gifts this morning. Today s Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession were written by Knollwood member Andy Tooze. The acolyte is Greer Poole and the crucifer is Jackson Poole. Please silence all electronic devices. Thank you! Printed music used by permission of OneLicense.net #A FLOWERS The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of Milt and Jo Anne Goetz on their 29 th wedding anniversary by their daughters, Molly Cahill and Suzanne Goetz. The flowers in the narthex are given to the glory of God and in honor of Annie Kendall s niece, Liz Yuhas-New, and her wife, Christina Yuhas-New, on the tenth anniversary of their first date. ABOUT OUR BANNERS The way is a familiar biblical theme encompassing such truths as the way of the Lord (Isaiah 40:3), Jesus as the way (John 14:6), and the way as a description of Christian discipleship (Acts 9:2). The words on the banner point to the movements of faith: Longing for God that impels us forward in the spiritual journey; Learning the way of the Scriptures and the way of Jesus; Loving as our love for God and our neighbors deepens; and Living as we live out of Christian faith and witness in the world. The colors of the banner emphasize green for ordinary time, the period in the church year between Pentecost and Advent. The artist who designed and painted the banners is our own Bambi Setzer. FOR THE CHILDREN Worship Care is provided for children, infant - kindergarten aged on the first floor of Building B. Children s Worship resumes this month for 1st through 3rd graders. It meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month. 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. For the 2 nd and 4 th Sundays 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. MARCH 1: ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE AT NOON 12:00 p.m. Mid-day service with the imposition of ashes. A soup and bread luncheon will follow. 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.). Ash Wednesday, March 1 6:15 p.m. An intergenerational beginning to Lent, with all ages together learning about this sacred season, moving through multi-sensory prayer stations, and sharing the imposition of ashes among families and friends. ST. TIMOTHY'S WOMEN'S OVERFLOW SHELTER Knollwood is partnering with St Timothy's for the third year, and we need people of all abilities to volunteer at the homeless shelter from Dec. 1 Mar. 31. Overnight volunteers are needed in February and March, and check-in volunteers for March. Knollwood has agreed to fill Thursday nights, so if you're able, try and fill those vacancies first: Overnight: Check-in (7:00 9:00): Thanks for considering helping with this important ministry at Knollwood, and let me know if you have any questions - Forrest Causby, 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 for Nickels for National. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Rd., Winston-Salem,

7 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 LEARNING ABOUT ISLAM AND ARABIC CULTURE: SOME BASICS With Professor Jumana Al-Ahmad, MA, Middle Eastern Studies Sundays after church, 12:30-2:00 p.m. (in five sessions) March 5, 19, and 26, then resuming after Spring Break and Easter, April 23 and May 7. A lunch-and-learn opportunity presented by All God's Children and the Adult Education Program of KBC. These informative, interactive sessions will introduce some basics of Islamic faith and practice, some features of Arabic society and culture, and even some key Arabic phrases for expressing greetings, welcome, and hopes for peace. High interest presentations will be combined with opportunities to ask thoughtful questions. Our guest instructor, Jumana Al-Ahmad, is an experienced teacher (Salem College, University of Richmond, University of Virginia) with particular interests in: human rights in Arab thought, literature and films; interpretation of the Qur'an; and teaching Arabic as a second language. No cost for the sessions. A light lunch will be provided. Child care will be available by reservation for infants through fifth grade. Class size will not be limited, but to ensure adequate materials and help us choose an optimal space, please sign up at frontdesk@knollwood.org or TUESDAY, MARCH 14, - KNOLLWOOD BLOOD DRIVE, 2:00-6:30 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall. Register by contacting Anne Harrison, apharrison@aol.com or ANNUAL GATHERING OF COOPERATIVE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP OF NC MARCH 30-APRIL 1 AT FIRST BAPTIST IN HICKORY FRIDAY, APRIL 21, SENIOR ADULT OUTING Trip to Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden - Lunch on your own at Amalfi's Italian Restaurant 10:15 a.m. Bus leaves KBC/11:00 a.m. Tour the garden /1:00 p.m. Lunch Reserve no later than April 13, WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY GROUP: AN EARLY MORNING GATHERING The lively early morning women s Bible study, open to newcomers, continues. We gather 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. KBC AUDIO-VISUAL TEAM NEEDS SOUND TECHNICIANS The A-V team needs additional sound technicians to serve as back-up on Sunday mornings. Consider joining this behind-the-scenes ministry team that brings the sound to Sunday worship. Through our KBC online & CD ministry, we also provide a meaningful Worship experience for our home bound members. Please contact John Roach, jroach3@hotmail.com or call the church office. WOMEN S EVENING BOOK CLUB This growing women s book group gathers in the first week of the month. Thursday, Mar. 2 Little Bee by Chris Cleve The group will meet at 7:00 at Rachel Stinehelfer s, 2813 Regency Dr. For more information contact Jamie Southern, jamie.rogers@gmail.com, or Rachel Stinehelfer, ledalucy21@yahoo.com, If you wish, you may order books at a 20% discount through. 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: Mar. 13 When Breath Becomes Air Questions? Contact Dean Clifford at or cliffordconsult@mindspring.com. 7

8 SHHHH SILENCE IS GOLDEN. AND SPIRITUAL. Come Find Out Why at a Silent Retreat Friday, July 28 - Sunday, July 30 You are invited to experience big spaces of solitude and silence in community for the purpose of nurturing your soul and practicing the spiritual discipline of silence. The KBC Silent Retreat is open to all adults and will be held on July at Haw River State Park Retreat Center, north of Greensboro, near Browns Summit. Jonathan Brake, Associate Minister at Centenary Methodist, will lead us in this mostly silent retreat. Space is limited. Please call the church office to request a retreat brochure. SEASONS: A BIBLE STUDY FOR MOMS OF YOUNG CHILDREN This Knollwood Bible Study is focused on encouraging mothers of preschool and elementary aged children through scripture and prayer, and providing a space for you to renew your spirit through Biblical Study and fellowship. Newcomers are welcome. Seasons meets the 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays at 9:15-10:45 upstairs in Noffsinger Bldg. C and we would love for you to join us. To learn more, chrissy@knollwood.org. 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. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT KNOLLWOOD The Deacon Executive Council (DEC) helps shape the work of the deacons and the church. The members of the DEC are: Carol Habegger, Director of Spiritual Formation Forrest Causby, Vice-Chair Phil Hendrix, Director of Administration Carol Cramer, Secretary Crystal Leathers, Director of Knollwood Cares Bill Davis, Chair Ed Southern, Director of Worship and Service KNOLLWOOD CARES MINISTRY Knollwood Cares, the congregational care ministry of our church, would like to know of specific needs in our congregation. You may your need to Crystal Leathers, Knollwood Cares Director, at crystal3leathers@gmail.com. MONDAY MEN MEETINGS Monday Morning Men meet at 7 a.m. at the Allman Spry offices, top floor, 380 Knollwood St. Chip Mims, cpmims3@gmail.com Monday Evening Men meet at 8:00 p.m. at Foothills at 638 West Fourth St. NEXT SUNDAY AT KNOLLWOOD 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:55 a.m. Worship Service WEEKEND-ON-CALL-MINISTER If you have a pastoral emergency after church business hours, please call this number, CALENDAR The full church calendar is online at Click on the lower left calendar icon. There is a recycle bin in the narthex. We hope, however, that you will take this information home for future reference, and then recycle. KNOLLWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 330 Knollwood Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (336) Pastor Dr. Bob Setzer, Jr. Minister of Music Dr. Kenneth A. Wilson Children s Ministry Associate Mrs. Chrissy Hardy Minister of Youth and Recreation Rev. Josh Godwin Minister of Welcome and Engagement Dr. Ben Wagener Music Ministry Associate and Organist Mrs. Lauren Winkelman Minister of Faith Formation and Education Dr. Diane Lipsett Minister to Senior Adults and Weekday School Rev. Lucrecia Norman Pastoral Associate for Congregational Care Mr. Ted Philpott 8