Knollwood. The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost Thanksgiving Sunday. Sunday, November 18, :55 am

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1 Knollwood at Worship The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost Thanksgiving Sunday Sunday, November 18, :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... Lucrecia Norman One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. THE PRELUDE We Gather Together... arr. Susan Borwick Knollwood Brass; Patricia Hughes Ball, Director THE CHORAL INTROIT Come, Ye Thankful People, Come... ST. GEORGE S WINDSOR The Chancel Choir [Text may be followed at No. 381 in the hymnal.] THE CALL TO WORSHIP... Lucrecia Norman One: We come to worship with thankful hearts. All: Let us rejoice for the Lord has done great things. One: Even when the world around us is troubled, God s Spirit keeps us in peace. All: Let us give thanks in all circumstances. One: Let us not worry, but strive first for the Kingdom of God. All: May God s Spirit fill us and lead us in the example of Jesus. ~Bonnie McCarson THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER... Lucrecia Norman *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 374 Now Thank We All Our God... NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT, arr. Václav Nelhýbel Knollwood Brass, Congregation LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Psalm Josh Godwin One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God. THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: 1 Thessalonians 5: John Danforth 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. 2

3 THE CHILDREN S TIME... Josh Godwin *THE GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 6: Palmer Francis One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, NO. 381 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come... ST. GEORGE S WINDSOR Knollwood Brass, Congregation [Stanzas 2-4] 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. Worship Care for infants through kindergarten is offered weekly. THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND THANKSGIVING... Lucrecia Norman THE ANTHEM Thanks Be to God from Elijah... Felix Mendelssohn The Chancel Choir Thanks be to God, He reviveth the thirsty land! The waters gather, they rush along; they are lifting their voices! The stormy billows are high; their fury is mighty. But the Lord is above them, and almighty! THE SERMON... Bob Setzer, Jr. GIVING THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES? 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. 379 For the Fruit of All Creation... AR HYD Y NOS Knollwood Brass, Congregation THE PASTORAL GREETING... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... John Danforth THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow... arr. Piet Post Lauren Winkelman, organ 3

4 *The Presentation and Doxology *The Litany of Thanksgiving and Dedication... Bob Setzer, Jr. One: Today we present our gifts of food, as a child offered his loaves and fishes. All: Jesus taught us not to worry about what we would wear and what we would eat. One: Yet many of our neighbors worry about what to eat because they are hungry. We bring these gifts to ease their worry and reduce their hunger. All: May Jesus bless our neighbors and these offerings. One: We pray for our neighbors that this bounty will help nourish. We bring these donations with thankful hearts, for we have enough even more than enough. All: We pray for our city, for mercy and justice to all. One: May we grow in love for our neighbors and be thankful. All: May the spirit of Jesus be in us, and move through us always. Amen. ~Bonnie McCarson DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Bob Setzer, Jr. *THE CHORAL BENEDICTION God Be in My Head... Henry Walford Davies The Chancel Choir God be in my head and in my understanding; God be in my eyes, and in my looking; God be in my mouth, and in my speaking. God be in my heart, and in my thinking; God be at mine end, and at my departing. *THE POSTLUDE Now Thank We All Our God... Sigfried Karg-Elert Lauren Winkelman, organ 4

5 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 On the Sundays nearest Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, our nation s flag is placed in the narthex in gratitude for those whose national service helped ensure the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. Today s Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession were written by Knollwood member Dean Clifford. The acolytes are Mason Maguire and Mead Maguire and the crucifer is Matthew Maguire. Please silence all electronic devices. Thank you! Printed music used by permission of OneLicense.net #A 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 Appreciation is expressed to guest musicians Steve Shelton, Jan Strohl, and Steve Ware. Today s Call to Worship and Litany of Thanksgiving and Dedication were written by Knollwood member Bonnie McCarson. The acolytes are Ephraim Causby and Frank O Neill and the crucifer is Annie Winkelman. Please silence all electronic devices. Thank you! Printed music used by permission of OneLicense.net #A 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. 5

6 FOR THE CHILDREN Worship Care is provided for children, infant - kindergarten aged on the first floor of Bldg. B. Children s Worship meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of the month for 1st through 3rd graders. During the second hymn, children meet their leaders in the narthex to walk to B244, where their parents will pick up their children after the service. For the 2nd and 4th Sundays children are invited to enjoy the worship service with their families. Children s activity bulletins and crayons are available in the narthex. THE MUSTARD SEED THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING We are grateful for the strong response to this fall's stewardship campaign, "The Mustard Seed that Changes Everything." So far, we have received 177 pledges for a total of $1,076,529 toward funding our 2019 Ministry Plan. If you have not yet returned your giving promise for the next year, the pledge card can be found at or requested by calling the church office. HUNGER EMPHASIS IN NOVEMBER Please consider making a special offering beyond your normally budgeted gifts by simply noting World Hunger Offering on a donation check and dropping it into the offering plate or at the church office. These funds are divided and distributed through two channels: Locally: Samaritan Ministries provides the only seven-day-a-week soup kitchen in Forsyth County. In 2017, the Samaritan Kitchen served 148,031 meals. Internationally: Baptist World Aid, funded through the Baptist World Alliance, feeds the starving and malnourished, especially in countries suffering from drought and food shortages. For more than 80 years, these funds have been used to provide food, medicines and medical equipment and to support agricultural and educational projects. TODAY, NOVEMBER 18, COMMUNITY INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE 5:30 PM at First Christian Church, 2320 Country Club Rd. Join in an interfaith worship service thanking God for our many blessings. Please bring canned meat and canned fruit for Crisis Control Ministry. WEDNESDAYS AT KNOLLWOOD: FAITH & WORK: TOWARD A THEOLOGY OF WORK Nov. 21 Take the night off before Thanksgiving Nov Ministry Plan Presentation Finance Committee and Church Moderator, Len Preslar MONDAY, NOV. 19, JOY CLUB MUNCHERS, LUNCH AND FELLOWSHIP FOR SENIORS Join us at 12:30 every third Monday. Adults 55 and up are invited. (Just Older Youth) Nov. 19: Salad bar lunch will be provided to all who come at no charge. D102 (Bldg. D. Community Room) SUNDAY, NOV. 25, A SPECIAL POST-THANKSGIVING ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTIVE 9:45-10:45 AM. Sam and Melody Harrell, of CBF Global Missions and long-time friends of Knollwood, know much about building resilient communities and preserving vital ecosystems. The Harrells were longtime leaders of Africa Exchange, whose child development centers and environmental initiatives continue to flourish in East Africa. Sam now serves as Associate Coordinator of Global Missions for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, based in Atlanta. Come learn more about the global migration crisis, Africa Exchange, and best practices in global missions. Chapel, Bldg. A. THURSDAY, NOV. 29, TRIP TO TANGLEWOOD LIGHTS FOR SENIOR ADULTS The bus leaves from the KBC parking lot at 5:15 PM. Cost: $2. Call to reserve. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: BOLTON ELEMENTARY URGENTLY NEEDS TUTORS Siblings, who recently enrolled at Bolton, speak Spanish but no English. Both children are proficient in math but need help learning basic English vocabulary quickly. The Bolton faculty requested Knollwood s help to find volunteers to meet with one or both of the children for minutes during the school day for one or more days a week. For more information or to sign up contact Janet Ray, janetjray@gmail.com. 6

7 HURRICANE RESPONSE Our Missions Affiliation and Allocation Committee (MAAC) made an initial donation of $10,000 to help with hurricane relief and rebuilding. In addition, members of the congregation have donated an additional $13, These relief funds are being channeled through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of NC. If you wish to make a gift as well, please designate your online gift, or a check for Hurricane Relief. Options for volunteer service are also being explored. Contact Josh Godwin for details, josh@knollwood.org. MUSIC SEARCH COMMITTEE The Music Ministry Search Committee is currently receiving the names of individuals who are recommended for our vacant Music Minister position. If you know of someone who you believe would be a strong candidate for our Knollwood staff, please send an to musicsearch@knollwood.org. Please include the name and contact information of the person you are recommending as well as any supplemental information that you think will be helpful to the committee. A description of the role of music at Knollwood and the leadership profile for the music minister is at SUNDAY, DEC. 16, AGAPE 2018 Each year Knollwood celebrates the birth of Christ with Agape Sunday, a time to experience the love of the Father and fellowship among Christians. There will be a special worship service and Communion, followed by a shared meal in the Fellowship Hall and Dining Room. All are welcome to attend. To read more about the history of this celebration, go to Each family attending is encouraged to bring a dessert (cookies, sweet breads, un-iced cakes, etc.) to share, in a disposable container. Those items should be dropped off in the Fellowship Hall prior to the worship service. There will be special dietary offerings for those requiring gluten-free, sugar-free, nut-free and vegetarian options. This table will be near the Christmas tree and marked with balloons. Contributions for the purchase of food are welcome and appreciated. These may be sent to the church office or placed in the offering plate (designated for Agape). As this event hosts the entire congregation, we welcome your participation in decorating, food preparation, serving and clean-up. Most tasks will just require a couple of hours of your time on Dec.14, 15 or 16. If you can help, please Debbie Pruitt at debbiepruitt@icloud.com or call/text to ~Debbie Pruitt, Agape Team Chair CALENDAR The full church calendar is online at Click on the lower left calendar icon. SUNDAYS AT KNOLLWOOD 8:30 AM Knollwood Brass Rehearsal 9:15 AM Knollchat doughnuts & coffee in the Dining Room for all ages 9:45 AM Sunday School for all ages 10:55 AM Worship 10:55 AM Worship Care infants through kindergarteners in Bldg. B Children s Worship (Godly Play on 1st, 3 rd and 5th Sundays for first third graders.) 3:30 PM Children s Bells 4:00 PM High School Bells 4:45 PM Youth Choir 5:45 PM Chancel Bells 5:45 PM Youth: Fun and Food 6:45 PM Sunday Night Youth Group WEDNESDAYS AT KNOLLWOOD 4:30 PM Playground Pals open KBC playground for an informal time of play and fellowship. 5:15 PM Concord Choir (4 yo-k) in B244 Carol Choir (1 st and 2 nd graders) in B251 Chapel Choir (3 rd -5 th graders) in B241 Middle School Bells in B215 5:15 PM Dinner line opens ($7 adults/$21 family maximum payment) (Childcare begins for children 5 and under) 6:00 PM Dinner kids.connect (1 st 5 th graders) Sharing celebrations and concerns (Adults) Youth gather in Bldg. C 6:15 PM Adult Learning 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 7:00 PM Open playtime in Gym 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 Interim Choral Director 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 Dr. Bryon Grohman 330 Knollwood Street Winston-Salem, NC knollwood.org