KNOLLWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5

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1 APRIL 2015 Vol. 58, No. 4 Holy Week EARLY MORNING PRAYER SERVICE DURING HOLY WEEK Monday Friday, 7:05-7:30 a.m. See page 3. Palm Sunday, March 29 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, April 1 No Evening Activities Maundy Thursday, April 2 7:30 p.m. Tenebrae Service Good Friday, April :30 p.m. Worship in the sanctuary 12:30 1:00 p.m. Soup & Bread, $3 APRIL 26 A Festival of Hymns and a Sunday School Elective Opportunity with Dr. Paul A. Richardson see page 4. EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5 Follow-ups about the small group meetings are in process now. If you have not received an invitation or a phone call, please call the church office to sign up. We want everyone to be involved! Campaign materials will be distributed beginning on Easter Sunday, April 5. After that date, materials will be available during Wednesday night activities, from the church office, and in the narthex on Sundays. Small groups will Easter Celebration All Ages Together Dining Room & Fellowship Hall 9:15 a.m. Savor breakfast treats and Easter fellowship 10:00 a.m. Enjoy an egg hunt for children (Bring your baskets!) 10:15-10:45 a.m. Celebrate resurrection with a multi-sensory learning time! All ages will enjoy story-telling, drama, music, and moments of shared surprise and discovery. Please note: this year s breakfast foods will be delicious and plentiful, but simpler than in recent years. Come expecting yummy treats, but not sit-down, prepared-to-order hot foods. The Exercising Faith: Body, Mind and Spirit campaign was presented to the congregation on March 15 and an introduction letter, including invitations to small group gatherings, was mailed out that week. meet April So why attend a small group gathering? These groups are the place to learn more information about the campaign and ask questions. They are also a wonderful way to meet people from church who are in a different Sunday School class, age group, or who sit in a different section of the sanctuary. Together, the groups will share information, ~continued on page 4

2 APRIL SOUNDINGS FROM THE WOODED KNOLL With Easter Sunday drawing near, I have a confession to make: in anticipation of that grand and glorious celebration, I m thinking less about the resurrection of Jesus than about Krispy Kreme donuts. Starting with Ash Wednesday, I commenced a fast from all sweets. All my usual staples are gone: Snickers bars, Mrs. Pumpkin s brownies, home-baked goodies, and Dewey s ice creme. A more spiritual person would surely manage this deprivation better than I. But frankly, I m fed I m thinking less about the resurrection of Jesus than about Krispy Kreme donuts. up with passing on dessert. Despite what the health food gurus tell you, a sugar-free diet does not issue in happiness and bliss. So why during Lent do I impose this minor discipline upon my ever errant, all-consuming appetite? To challenge one of my pet addictions, to confront my idols and demons, and to create a new kind of space and rhythm. It is my hope that this fast, like all fasts, will disrupt the status quo of my usual self so God will have a little more maneuvering room in my life. That happened once or twice during my Lenten journey. God s presence surprised me at the edge of my hunger. God s word sounded where my sweet tooth used to be. God s Spirit chased off my sugar cravings Two New Art Prints As our congregation moves toward Easter, two new art prints have been hung in the narthex: The Disciples Peter and John Running to Sepulchre on the Morning of the Resurrection, circa 1898 by Eugene Burnard and The Three Marys at the Tomb by William Adolphe Bouguereau Our thanks to the Music, Worship, and the Arts Ministry team, chaired by Bambi Setzer, for selecting these pieces and to Bill Hearn for so beautifully matting and framing them. and whispered, My grace is sufficient; my power grows strong in your weakness (2 Cor. 12:9). But this has gone on long enough. I m ready to meet Jesus somewhere besides the wilderness. I ve discovered I like the partying Jesus (Matthew 11:19) a lot more than the fasting one (Matthew 4:2). Our Jewish friends have a tradition called Kol Nidre meaning All Vows. On the holiest day of the Jewish year, Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), the cantor chants, All vows, obligations, and oaths whereby we may be bound, from this Day of Atonement until the next are deemed absolved, forgiven, annulled, and void, and made of no effect; they shall not bind us nor have power over us. In like vein, the New Testament book of Colossians exults that God forgave us all our trespasses, erasing the record that stood against us with its legal demands. Jesus set this aside, nailing it to the cross (2:13b- 14). I take that to mean Jesus is poised to set me free, not only of my sins, but of my Lenten promises too. Thank God, Easter is coming: God s life for our death, God s grace for our sin, God s light in our darkness. So yes, I will be in worship on Easter Sunday morning, ready to sing my heartfelt Alleluias. But right after church, I ll be crashing a certain establishment on Stratford Road, whether the Hot Donuts sign is on or not. ~Blessings, Bob Setzer, Jr. Samaritan Ministries' Community Open House Sunday, April 12, 2 to 5 p.m. Come join us for a tour of our new home, 414 E. Northwest Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC If you've had an interest in volunteering in the Soup Kitchen or overnight in the shelter, this is a great opportunity to learn more. Visit our website at for more information. ~ Clyde Cash Samaritan Ministries Board Member Staff Anniversaries April staff anniversaries: Demrice Hayes: 24 years Please take this opportunity to thank her for her leadership and service. Among Our Church Family There are no hospitalizations reported at this time. Our deepest sympathy is expressed to Bert Sanders and family on the death of his grandmother, Thelma Langley, of Plum Branch, S.C. to Dot Rutledge and family on the death her sister, Kathleen W. Smith of Parkersburg, W.V., Feb. 28. to Shirley Stump and family on the death of her brother Harry Oakes, March 3 in Spring Garden, VA. to Jeannette Bowman and family on the death of her daughter, Rebecca Hall and sister to Patsy Motsinger. to Ruann Hampson and family, on the death of her aunt, Ann Moody. A Note of Thanks Thank you all for the cards, flowers, and expressions of sympathy on the death of my mother. I am most grateful for your kind words. Colleen Booth Newsletter Deadline for April Newsletter 9:00 a.m. Friday, April 24. Send articles to colleen@knollwood.org. This newsletter is published monthly by Knollwood Baptist Church. Articles should be 300 words or less. Audio Recordings Dr. Bob s Sunday sermons are available online at Recorded worship services are available on CD for $1. Contact the church office, , or frontdesk@knollwood.org. Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10:55 a.m. Worship Service In Memoriam Jackie Boaz April 6, Feb. 27, 2015 The members of Knollwood extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved and pray for God s healing presence in their lives.

3 HOLY WEEK EARLY MORNING PRAYER SERVICE Monday Friday, 7:05-7:30 a.m. Join us as we read the Psalms and Gospel passages for Holy Week, pause in meditative moments, sing (accompanied by violin, guitar, harmonica, and even sign language), and pray for the welfare of our city. Noffsinger Youth Building (or outside on the Noffsinger patio if the weather permits). Food, Faith, Community Health, and the Church A 3-part elective taught by Dr. Mark Jensen (of WFU Divinity School) open to anyone, ideal for those who have not yet found a Sunday School home. Sundays, April 19, 26 & May 3, 9:45-10:45 a.m. There is a robust and diverse food movement across the globe. At the same time, health systems and communities are struggling with the burdens of chronic, diet-related diseases, and an obesity epidemic. What is a food desert? What is community food security? How are these things related, and how does our faith help us understand and respond? Come join the conversation. I. Eating as a moral and spiritual act (Fellowship Hall, Bldg. B) II. Access and disparities in food and health (Dining Room, Bldg. B) III. Faith-fueled engagement in communities (Fellowship Hall, Bldg. B) Generosity: A Short Course After Easter, as our church embraces our significant capital campaign, Sunday School classes will have the option of thinking and talking more about generosity. A curriculum has been tailored expressly for Knollwood to help us explore a range of views (biblical and personal) of money, ownership, wealth, scarcity, and the financial implications of discipleship and faith. Prayer texts will also be available to enhance our spiritual reflection. APRIL FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION Wednesday Evening Opportunities Meal Serving Begins 5:25 p.m. Programs 6:15-7:00 p.m. Intergenerational Mission Project Earth Care and Food Resources with Amine Seifert, Molly Brummett Wudel, and a speaker from Harmony Ridge Farms. Harmony Ridge Farms is a sustainable small vegetable farm, a cooperative that provides fresh produce to local families over the course of the farm s production season. APRIL 15, 22 & 29 Option 1 Christ and Community: The Gospel Witness to Jesus The New Testament Gospels not only present Jesus as the Christ but also issue a clarion call to Christshaped community. In this study, Suzanne Watts Henderson will draw from her newly published book to lead us in exploring how Jesus messianic mission and messianic identity establish a pattern for his followers in the first century and beyond: promoting human dignity and wholeness, forfeiting self-protection and self-promotion. Dr. Henderson is an engaging, thought-provoking teacher, a respected New Testament scholar, and a religion and ethics professor at Queens University of Charlotte. Come join the lively discussion! PRICES & SCHEDULES APRIL 8 Option 2 Kitchen Gardening 101 with Stewart Ellis, Master Gardener Neither green thumb nor experience required. This interactive, hands-on class will include discussion about soils, plant selection, and garden spirituality. We ll consider timing, organic methods, gar dening in containers and raised beds, insect and disease issues, and more. Our instructor, Stewart Ellis, retired seven years ago as Pas tor of Trinity Presbyterian Church and campus minister at WFU and UNCSA. He is a master gardener and mentor for the Shallowford Pres byterian community garden. The class is offered at no cost to partici pants but will be limited in size. Sign up in advance: WEDNESDAY NIGHTS LOOKING AHEAD TO MAY May 6 Annual Church in Conference May 13 Children s Music Program May 20 End-of-Year Party with BBQ prepared by award-winning chef Johnny Young, delicious vegetable dishes and desserts prepared by Knollwood s own great chefs, and fun-for-all games and dances with popular local D.J. Jay Mikush. Adults (6th grade and up) $7 Immediate Family Plan 2 Parents/Children-5th grade $15 1 Parent/Children-5th grade $8 Family Maximum $21 5:25 Meal serving begins 5:30 Concord Choir (to 6:00) Carol/Chapel/MS Bells (to 6:15) 6:05 Adult: Christian Education 6:15 Children: Kids Connect 6:15 Youth: Fellowship and Faith 7:00 Chancel Choir

4 APRIL LIFE OF OUR CHURCH AND COMMUNITY Flowers for the Easter Cross Worshipers are invited to bring fresh-cut flowers to place on the cross outside the sanctuary on Easter morning to celebrate Christ s resurrection. ~continued from page 1 questions, ideas, and perspectives about the campaign. You don t want to miss this opportunity to learn as much as you can about this important project! Mark your calendar for the campaign s Advance Commitment Lunch on Sunday, April 26 after the worship service. The lunch s purpose is to provide information about the who, why, when, where and how of advance giving decisions by members of the congregation. The brief program will explain how advance commitments can really help the church obtain its highest level of commitments. Though no commitments will be asked for at the lunch, those who attend and who already know their commitment amount may fill out a card and turn it in. However, many in attendance may decide to ADVANCE Commitment Lunch Sunday, April 26 after the worship service take their commitment card and privacy envelope with them for further prayer and discussion about their commitment. We hope you will use the materials and small groups to learn more about this exciting campaign and prayerfully consider how God wants you to be involved! Scholarships For Bolton Bolton administrators are looking for 50 scholarships of $25 each to support the Bolton Girls on the Move extracurricular activity. The Girls on the Move program uses running training as a way to build a supportive safe group for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade girls. Last fall 15 girls ran in the Mistletoe 5K. This spring 21 girls signed up for the group and their hope is to run in Habitat for Humanity s Hammerbird 5K in May. The girls need help raising funds for the race entry fees for the girls and their required adult buddy runner. The school would love to provide each girl with a water bottle and T- shirt as well. Kathy Bryant, Bolton assistant principal and program sponsor, reports that at a recent session the participating girls were asked why they chose to join Girls on the Move. One girl responded, I survived a brain tumor when I was 3 so I can survive this. Another told the group, I survived abuse by my step-father. And finally from another girl, My mother has depression and I ve never met my father, but this group makes me feel special. Can you help support these girls with a $25 scholarship? If so please write a check to Bolton Elementary and note on the memo line Bolton Girls on the Move. You can put the checks in the offering plate, drop by the church office or give directly to Beth Fields or Janet Ray. Exploring Hymns & Hymnody Sunday School Elective 9:45-10:45 a.m. in Choir Room, Bldg. B A one-time Sunday School elective led by Professor Paul Richardson open to anyone, ideal for those who have not yet found a Sunday School home This session provides a valuable opportunity to hear and learn from Dr. Paul Richardson, guest conductor for Knollwood s Festival of Hymns later in the evening at 7. SUNDAY, APRIL 26 MUSIC MINISTRY End-of-Year Festival of Hymns 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Dr. Paul A. Richardson, nationally recognized and published hymnologist, author, and professor, will design and serve as worship leader for our end-of-year Festival of Hymns. The Knollwood choirs, bell choirs, and instrumentalists will lead the congregation in an evening of hymn singing. KNOLLWOOD CONCERT SERIES Sundays at Seven 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary MAY 31 The Kossler Trio The Kossler Trio is comprised of dad William Kossler and his sons Adam and John. These three have formed an outstanding guitar trio. You will not want to miss this concert.

5 LIFE OF OUR CHURCH AND COMMUNITY APRIL SENIOR ADULT MINISTRIES Tuesday, April 21 12:30 p.m. Game Day/Bag Lunch Tuesday, May 12 Senior Adult Luncheon Gather at 11:30 a.m. Lunch at noon Saturday, May 16 Always Patsy Cline at the Flat Rock Playhouse Matineé Performance - $45 Depart 8:00 a.m. Return at 7:30 p.m. Register for Senior Adult Events KNOLLWOOD AT WORK Saturday, April 11 WORK PROJECTS AVAILABLE: o For All Age Levels O For All Physical Abilities o To Be Family Friendly Nursery care will be provided. There will be opportunities to sign-up on Wednesdays, Sundays, and by contacting the church office, WORK DAY SCHEDULE 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Light breakfast at KBC 9 a.m.to noon Work at projects Although walk-ins will be welcome, signing up ahead of time will help us plan our projects. AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES OF THE SOUTH 45th Annual Session Tuesday- Friday April Marriott Twin City Quarter downtown Winston-Salem The American Baptist Churches are one of three national Baptist bodies with which Knollwood partners; the other two are the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Alliance of Baptist. For more information on the ABCOTS meeting, go to New Members Larry and Linda Hewitt 1006 Chipping Ct., W-S, We ve a Story to Hear from the Nations ALLIANCE OF BAPTISTS Annual Gathering Friday-Sunday April Northside Drive Baptist Church 3100 Northside Drive, Atlanta, Georgia Our own KBC member, Andrew Gardner will be speaking on The History and Mission of the Alliance: Celebrating 25 years of Ministry. Dr. Mahan Siler, founder of the Alliance, pastor, and former Director of the N.C. School of Pastoral Care in Winston-Salem, will be preaching at the final worship service on Sunday morning. Contact Carole Blythe at carole@allianceofbaptist.org or go to the Alliance of Baptist website to register or get more information. KBC Allies and Circles INFORMATIONAL SESSION Tuesday April 14 7:00 p.m. Come to the Chapel to hear from current KBC Allies and Circle Leaders about this volunteer opportunity. Circles is an exploration-based program that seeks to assist persons to break the cycle of poverty by providing training, friendship and social capital with several mentors, who are known as Allies. Volunteers receive training and then are matched with one or two other Allies to meet with a Circles participant. The Circles group meets weekly to discuss goal setting, progress, resources, obstacles and to create mutual friendships. Allies provide support, guidance, and resources to foster the independence and success of the Circles participant. Shane McLane with Carris 613 Balfour Rd. W-S, YOUNG ADULT Theology on Tap Are you a Young Adult at KBC? Come to Theology on Tap every third Thursday at 6 p.m. for fellowship and discussions around topics of faith at Foothills. Let Molly (molly@knollwood. org) know you re interested and get on the list.

6 APRIL LIFE OF OUR CHURCH AND COMMUNITY Final Education Building Renovations to Begin Three of Knollwood s most frequently-used spaces will be renovated this summer, thanks to members generosity in the Open Doors capital campaign. The Fellowship Hall, Dining Room, and kitchen upgrades will complete priority needs identified in that campaign plan. This final phase of renovation to the Education Building will begin in July, 2015 and is expected to take approximately 4 weeks. Work in the Fellowship Hall will include new flooring, window blinds, paint, and additional storage space for tables and chairs. The Dining Room will also get new flooring, wall treatments, HVAC and ceiling. The kitchen will be reconfigured to provide improved work-flow and traffic patterns to reflect its current use, based on input from those who work in the kitchen often. The goal of this final phase is the creation of a welcoming, comfortable space, consistent with already-completed renovations in the Education and Sanctuary Buildings. Temporary meeting and dining areas will be identified to accommodate church activities during the renovation period. Information will be shared with the congregation through future newsletters, worship order announcements, and the church website ( Interfaith Tour Sunday, April 12 1:45 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 4055 Robinhood Rd. 3:00 p.m. Knollwood Baptist Church 4:00 p.m. Temple Emanuel, 201 Oakwood Dr. Our neighbors will have the opportunity to learn more about these local worship centers, their beliefs and their practices. Adults and Youth Welcome Pre-register - Join Us at Through-The-Week School SUNDAY, MAY 3 x 3:00-5:00 p.m. TTWS SPRING PROGRAM 3:30 p.m. Twos and Threes 4:00 p.m. Fours and Readiness in the sanctuary FEBRUARY YTD MINISTRY INCOME AND EXPENSES 2015 YTD General Ministry Income* $238,158 *2015 Income includes $42, of 2015 gifts paid in YTD General Ministry Expenses FREE SPRING CARNIVAL All Families are welcome to join us for our Fun Day Fundraiser/Carnival Family Fun Wacky Slide x Petting Zoo Our Famous Balloon Lady Popcorn x Games What Is Your Family s Recipe For Wellness? As we imagine the possibilities for our new Wellness and Community Center, we d like to know: what is your family s recipe for wellness? We invite the children and families of KBC to contribute their ideas for what helps them stay active and healthy. You can help your child create a submission of artwork, an idea for an activity or game, a recipe for a healthy meal or snack, photography, or whatever your own family recipes for wellness might include. Be sure your child signs his or her name! We ll compile everything into a fun booklet later this spring. Please bring your child s contribution for the booklet (on standard size 8.5 x 11 paper) to the Welcome Desk in the foyer of Bldg. B by Sunday, April 19. INTRO to Yoga The Introduction to Yoga class offered Wednesday nights in March was a great success. Plans are taking shape for ways to continue yoga offerings at other times. For those who'd like to participate, watch for announcements in upcoming KBC and other communications. $

7 Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 5 As spring break overlaps with holy week this year, Knollwood s annual Easter Party has been moved to Easter Sunday to combine the egg hunt with the Easter morning celebration. (See pg. 1 for schedule.) Preschoolers and Kindergarteners will hunt for treat-filled eggs in one area while 1st-5th graders and youth will hunt for a special set of numbered eggs in a separate area. (All will receive treats!) The eggs they find will guide our intergenerational Sunday School lesson that morning. It will be a fun-filled, child-friendly, interactive celebration. See you there! KBC.youth ministry KBC Youth led worship on March 22 centered around the theme: Even as we walk in the Wilderness of Lent, we are God s beloved in community journeying toward change. KBC Youth had a successful Youth Missions Fundraiser with food trucks, live music, dancing, parents night out, and a bidding war at the Silent Auction. Thanks to Knollwood and the community s support, the youth have raised almost $13,365 with that number still climbing. APRIL Rev. Molly Brummett Wudel Minister of Youth and Community molly@knollwood.org Children s Ministry kbc.kids ~Amine Seifert, Children s Ministry Assistant MAY 2 & 3 Family Weekend & Children s Sunday Family Fun Day Saturday May 2 from 2-7 p.m. Children s Sunday Sunday, May 3 10:55 a.m. - Worship Service 3-5 p.m. - TTWS Carnival THE APRIL SNYG SITUATION April 5 No SNYG on Easter April 12 Normal SNYG April 19 Normal SNYG April 26 SNYG from 4:30-6 Hymn Festival scheduled BEECH MOUNTAIN April HS RETREAT Come for a weekend of relaxation and holy mischief - Just $25 Depart 5 p.m. Friday, April 17 Return at noon Sunday, April 19 y Contact molly@knollwood.org by April 7 to confirm your participation. y For Youth who cannot stay for the full weekend, their parent will determine the logistics of their child s transportation. SUNDAY, MAY 31 Senior Breakfast and Senior Recognition Sunday Information will come directly to our graduating seniors and their families. Mother-Son Bowling March 14 Music and Arts Camp June 15-18, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For grades 1-5 completed Choir, art, yoga, drama and more Register by April 30 for best rate: lauren@knollwood.org

8 APRIL Pastor Bob Setzer, Jr. Church Office: Fax: bob@knollwood.org Minister to Senior Adults & Weekday School Lucrecia Norman lucrecia@knollwood.org Minister of Music Kenneth A. Wilson MINISTERS AND SUPPORT STAFF Ken@knollwood.org Minister of Youth & Community Molly Brummett Wudel molly@knollwood.org Minister of Faith Formation and Education Diane Lipsett diane@knollwood.org Music Ministry Associate and Organist Lauren Winkelman lauren@knollwood.org Children s Ministry Associate Amine Seifert amine@knollwood.org Church Administrator Marlin Yoder marlin@knollwood.org Colleen Booth Publications/Website colleen@knollwood.org Lisa Ehlers Front Desk frontdesk@knollwood.org Randy Hayes Financial Administrator finance@knollwood.org Demrice Hayes Custodian Weekend on Call Number Minister on Call Please call this number if you have a pastoral emergency on a weekend. Rev. Molly Brummett Wudel (336) Rev. Chris Norman (336) Dr. Ken Wilson (336) Dr. Bob Setzer, Jr. 336) PERIODICALS POSTAGE AT WINSTON-SALEM NC Expressions of Knollwood APRIL 2015 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Knollwood Baptist Church 330 KNOLLWOOD ST. WINSTON-SALEM, NC USPS KNOLLWOOD ONLINE Go to our website: knollwoodbaptist 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. All are invited! knoll chat EVERY SUNDAY 9:15 a.m. - DR Doughnuts and Friendship! The Knollwood newsletter is published monthly by Knollwood Baptist Church. Information for the newsletter may be brought to the church office or ed to colleen@knollwood.org. Call for deadline information,