Knollwood. Sunday, July 22 10:55 am. To those who feel the need of light; to those who find doubts and fears in their hearts;

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1 Knollwood at Worship THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Sunday, July 22 10:55 am 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 Prelude in C# Major... Johann Sebastian Bach David Winkelman, piano THE CALL TO WORSHIP... Josh Godwin One: We enter this light-filled sanctuary this morning, exhausted by the demands, competing voices, and many sorrows that fill our days. All: We long to draw courage and strength from your shepherding love. One: Our souls are weary and battered by the world s chaos and division. All: We hope to find rest in the green pastures of your truth and the peace of this space. One: Refresh us, Lord, with the still waters of your Spirit. All: Use this hour and this fellowship to guide us into your life-giving paths and equip us to carry your compassion into our world. ~Dean Clifford THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER... Josh Godwin *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, as printed on p. 6 We Praise You, O God... KREMSER CONFESSING OUR NEED FOR FORGIVENESS THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)... Lucrecia Norman Lord, we confess that we often feel fear as we walk through valleys of uncertainty or loss. We despair that our country sometimes seems torn beyond repair. With sadness, we realize how difficult it is for us to listen and understand those whose views seem alien to us. Forgive us when we pay more attention to the voices that divide us than to your call to be instruments of reconciliation. Correct us with the rod of your truth and encourage us with the staff of your empowering love and mercy. Live in us and love through us! ~Dean Clifford 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. 2

3 LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Psalm Lucrecia Norman One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God. THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Ephesians 2: Gayle Anderson One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week All: Thanks be to God. THE CHILDREN S TIME... Josh Godwin THE ANTHEM I Choose Love... Mark A. Miller Flash Mob Choir In the midst of pain, I choose love. In the midst of pain, I choose love. In the midst of pain, sorrow falling down like rain, I await the sun again, I choose love. In the midst of war, I choose peace. In the midst of war, I choose peace. In the midst of war, hate and anger keeping score, I will seek the good once more, I choose peace. When my world falls down, I will rise. When my world falls down, I will rise. When my world falls down, explanations can t be found, I will climb to holy ground, I will rise. ~Lindy Thompson *THE GOSPEL LESSON: Mark 6: Bob Setzer, Jr. One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, NO. 522 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us... BRADBURY We invite the children, grades 1 st through 3 rd to remain in worship with their parents. Children s Worship is on break for the summer. Worship Care for preschool and kindergarten is offered weekly. THE CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER Hear My Prayer... Moses Hogan Flash Mob Choir O Lord, please hear my prayer, in the morning when I rise. It s your servant bound for glory. O dear Lord, please hear my prayer. O Lord, please hear my prayer, keep me safe within your arms. It s your servant bound for glory. O dear Lord, please hear my prayer. When my work on earth is done, and you come to take me home. Just to know I m bound for glory. And to hear you say well done. Done with sin and sorrow, have mercy. Amen. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE... Lucrecia Norman 3

4 THE SERMON... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE SHEPHERDING LOVE OF GOD 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, NO. 615 The Lord My Shepherd Guards Me Well... BROTHER JAMES AIR THE PASTORAL GREETING... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Gayle Anderson THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Prelude in C# Minor... Johann Sebastian Bach David Winkelman, piano *The Presentation and Doxology & 4 9 Praise God, Cre & all things; Praise Christ, Re - a - tor, Ma - ker of - Spi rit, Ul ti mate deem - er, Light of our lives; Praise to the & Pre - sence; Three - in - One - ness, with us a - w. bide. WORDS: Louie Bailey, 1997 MUSIC: Traditional Gaelic BUNESSAN DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Bob Setzer, Jr. *THE CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION God Be with You... William Tomer [Stanza 1] 4

5 *THE POSTLUDE Come, Thou Almighty King... arr. Albert L. Travis 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 This morning s Flash Mob Choir is comprised of volunteer singers who gathered this morning to prepare music for worship. Appreciation is expressed to David Winkelman for sharing his musical gifts at the piano and for his leadership with the choir. Today s Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession were written by Knollwood member Dean Clifford. The acolytes are Mason and Mead Maguire and the crucifer is Steve Ball. Please silence all electronic devices. Thank you! Printed music used by permission of OneLicense.net #A

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7 FLOWERS The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in memory of Carolyn Rinker Tate on the anniversary of her birthday, July 25, by David and Phyllis Tate, and by Carolyn s children, Robert and Sybil Tate. The flowers in the narthex are given to the glory of God and in memory of Marvin Gentry by his family. ABOUT OUR BANNERS In the Bible and in church tradition, the dove and fire symbolize the Holy Spirit. According to the four Gospels, the Spirit descended on Jesus like a dove at his baptism (Mark 1:10 and parallels). John the Baptist promised the Messiah would baptize with the Holy Spirit and with fire (Matthew 3:11; Luke 3:16). From Moses encounter with God by the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-6) to the tongues of fire at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4), fire is a sign of God s riveting, transforming presence. The Pentecost banner depicts the fire of God s challenge and the dove of God s gentle loving care. The artist who designed and painted the Pentecost banner is our own Bambi Setzer. FOR THE CHILDREN Worship Care is provided for children, infant - kindergarten aged on the first floor of Bldg. B. Children s Worship for 1st through 3rd graders meet on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays. During the Hymn of Devotion, children meet their leaders in the narthex to walk together to Children s Worship (B244). After worship, 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. SUNDAY, JULY 29, RICHARD JOYNER, CNN HERO AND PASTOR, TO PREACH AT KBC Rev. Joyner is Pastor of Conetoe Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and Executive Director of the Conetoe Family Life Center. He oversees a thriving ministry that is turning a food desert in rural, eastern North Carolina into an oasis of nutrition and hope. Richard was named a CNN Hero in 2015; a brief CNN video clip about him is Pastor Joyner is bringing a dozen young people to KBC for the weekend of July Under his leadership, these young people are learning faith, nutrition, farming, and entrepreneurial skills. KBC folk will host these youths for the weekend and share a number of activities, tours, and learning experiences with them. SUNDAY, JULY 29, SENIOR ADULTS ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 6:30-8:00 PM Join us for ice cream, fun, and fellowship in the Dining Room. Call to sign up by Friday, July 27. ALL GOD S CHILDREN: TOUR OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORICAL/CULTURAL SITES Knollwood s All God s Children Ministry Team invites Knollwood members and visitors to join a tour on the church bus of African-American historical and cultural sites in Winston-Salem, led by a guide from Triad Cultural Arts. Sites include St. Phillip s Heritage Center at Old Salem, the Biggers murals at Winston-Salem State University, Delta Fine Arts Center, and George Black s home. The tour will take place from 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturday, July 28. Cost is $5 per person or $15 per family. Seating is limited so allgodschildrenkbc@gmail.com soon to make your reservation. Please note that reservations are limited to Knollwood members and visitors through July 22. WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY CENTER SUMMER SCHEDULE Sunday WCC Gym Access: This number is activated for Sunday afternoons only for member access to the gym 1:30-4 PM. Gymnasium Schedule posted online: WCC Walking Track: MON, TUES, THURS - 8 AM-8 PM / WED- 8 AM-5 PM / FRI - 8 AM-5 PM / SAT Closed CALENDAR The full church calendar is online at Click on the lower left calendar icon. 7

8 Pastor Children s Ministry Associate Minister of Youth and Recreation Minister of Welcome and Engagement Music Ministry Associate and Organist Minister of Faith Formation and Education Minister to Senior Adults and Weekday School Pastoral Associate for Congregational Care Dr. Bob Setzer, Jr. Mrs. Chrissy Hardy Rev. Josh Godwin Dr. Ben Wagener Mrs. Lauren Winkelman Dr. Diane Lipsett Rev. Lucrecia Norman Mr. Ted Philpott 330 Knollwood Street Winston-Salem, NC knollwood.org