KNOLLWOOD AT WORSHIP TRINITY SUNDAY GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY

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1 KNOLLWOOD AT WORSHIP TRINITY SUNDAY GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY Sunday, May 31, :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... Diane Lipsett One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. THE PRELUDE Jubiloso... Linda Lamb High School Bells THE CALL TO WORSHIP... Diane Lipsett One: God, you call each of us to serve you, and we answer, All: Here I am! One: Jesus, you call each of us to follow you, and we answer, All: Here I am! One: Holy Spirit, you call each of us to worship you this day, and we answer, All: Here I am! THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER... Diane Lipsett *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 2 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty...NICAEA CONFESSING OUR NEED FOR FORGIVENESS THE CALL TO CONFESSION... Molly Brummett Wudel As we come before the Lord, seeking a word of calling, let us make the confession of our sins to God. THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Lord our God, our lives are filled with sin. We forget our neighbors' needs and do not love you above all else. We need a Savior. Help us to be ready for Jesus in our hearts. Help us, like Samuel, to hear when you call our name. THE SILENT CONFESSION THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION... Kenneth A. Wilson Our Lord, we know that when you speak to us you call us to listen. But listening is often hard for us. There are so many other sounds we hear and thoughts we think which crowd out our ability to hear you. And so as we approach your Word this day, * Those who are able will stand. Ushers will seat those waiting. Hearing aids and large print hymns are available from the ushers. 2

3 we ask for your Spirit to give us ears that hear well, minds that listen attentively, and hearts that respond obediently. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: 1 Samuel 3: Kenneth A. Wilson, One: This is the word of God. Rachel Revelle, Diane Lipsett All: Thanks be to God. THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: 2 Corinthians 4: Corinne Causby One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week All: Thanks be to God. THE CHILDREN S TIME...Rachel Revelle THE ANTHEM Prayer of the Children...Kurt Bestor, arr. Andrea S. Klouse The Youth Choir tenors and basses Can you hear the prayer of the children on bended knee, in the shadow of an unknown room? Empty eyes with no more tears to cry, turning heavenward toward the light. Cryin Jesus help me to see the mornin light of one more day, but if I should die before I wake, I pray my soul to take. Can you feel the hearts of the children aching for home, for something of their very own. Reaching hands with nothing to hold on to, but hope for a better day, a better day. Cryin Jesus help me to feel the love again in my own land, but if unknown roads lead away from home, give me loving arms, away from harm. Can you hear the voice of the children softly pleading for silence in their shattered world? Angry guns preach a gospel full of hate, blood of the innocent on their hands. Cryin Jesus help me to feel the sun again upon my face? For when darkness clears, I know you re near, bringing peace again. Dali cúje te sve djecje molitve? [Translation: Can you hear the prayer of the children?] *THE GOSPEL LESSON: Mark 2:23-3:6... Molly Brummett Wudel One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, NO. 395 How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord... REPTON 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... Molly Brummett Wudel THE ANTHEM For the Beauty of the Earth...arr. John Rutter The Youth Choir sopranos and altos; Rachel Weaver, conductor [Text may be followed at No. 353 in the hymnal.] THE SERMON... Lucrecia Norman GO BACK TO BED! 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. 3

4 *THE HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP Will You Come and Follow Me?...KELVINGROVE 4

5 THE SENIOR BLESSING... Molly Brummett Wudel One: As the people of God, I invite you to join me in offering our blessing for these seniors: Weston Henderson, Bailey Igoe, John Henry Jackson, Andrew Reeder, Alex Smith, and Erin Spencer. Parents: Today, we, your parents who brought you into this world and keep you still, pray for you, our sons and daughter, who hope for the future yet have no assurance of what it holds. We pray that you will know the peace and the presence of God in the good days and the difficult days. We pray for the strength to release you into the world and into the protective care of God. One: Today, I, your youth minister and fellow pilgrim, pray that you may always recognize God s presence and know God s love along the journey. May you continue your journey of faith assured that God continues to reveal God s self in surprising ways and will continue to offer steadfast presence and hope for your lives. All: Today, we, your church community who nurtured you in the faith, pray that you may always know God as God goes before you and alongside you to show and share what love can do. Take faith with you as you begin this new journey. May faith lead you into the parts of your life not yet traveled by love and into the parts of the world unexplored by grace. Let compassion and hope be the roads that you follow knowing God, and we, are forever with you cheering you on. Amen. THE PASTORAL GREETING... Kenneth A. Wilson THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT... Barbara McWhorter THE ELECTION OF NEW DEACONS... Janet Ray, Church Moderator Anne Adams Phil Hendrix Ted Philpott Forrest Causby Gary Herring Rachel Stinehelfer Ted Dougherty Crystal Leathers Tara Stokes Beth Fields Rebecca Neiberg Andy Tooze THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Corinne Causby THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Serve the Lord with Gladness...Rollo Dillworth The Youth Choir *The Presentation and Doxology DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Lucrecia Norman *THE CHORAL BENEDICTION Servant, Go Forth... Mark Patterson The Youth Choir Servant, go forth, let someone see God s peace in you. Servant, go forth, sharing God s grace in all you do. Let the world see Christ in you. *THE POSTLUDE Holy, Holy, Holy... arr. Piet Post Lauren Winkelman, organist 5

6 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 We welcome Rev. Lucrecia Chris Norman to the pulpit this morning. Chris serves as the minister to senior adults and the weekday preschool here at Knollwood. The Prayer for Illumination and the Prayer of Confession are adapted from worship materials prepared by The Calvin Institute of Worship. The Old Testament adaptation is from Carolyn Brown s Worshiping with Children. 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 loving memory of Dr. Jack Ricks Noffsinger by Shirley and Lynda Noffsinger and family 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. Volunteers are needed to help chaperone the children during that time. If you are interested in volunteering one Sunday, please contact Amine Seifert, amine@knollwood.org. For the 2 nd and 4 th Sundays children are invited to enjoy the worship service with their families. Children s activity bulletins and crayons are available in the narthex. WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Exercising Faith: Body, Mind, Spirit - If you have not yet submitted your commitment card to the Exercising Faith capital campaign, there is still time. Please complete a commitment card and place it in the offering plate or return the card to the church office. Commitment cards and return envelopes are available in the narthex and can be downloaded from the church website. Questions about your pledges to the Exercising Faith campaign or the previous, Open Door campaign? Please check the website (knollwood.org/wellness) or contact campaign chair Ben Floyd (benfloyd3@gmail.com; (336) ) or church administrator Marlin Yoder (marlin@knollwood.org; ). Thank you! 6

7 SUNDAY, MAY 31 INGATHERING TO REDUCE HUNGER THIS SUMMER The KBC Missions Affiliations and Allocation Committee, Mission Action Ministry Team, and the Bolton Project Task Force have combined efforts to sponsor today s ingathering of food. The food will benefit the Bolton Elementary School families participating in the backpack program. Many students at Bolton receive food on Fridays because of food insecurity at home over the weekend. When school is out for the summer, these children will not have the two meals provided on weekdays at school, and they will not have the extra food on Fridays. This collection will give these families a boost. Thank you for your generosity. CHURCH WITH A DIFFERENCE Join us for lunch and relaxed conversation about how your son or daughter, sister or brother, and your family are experiencing church life. The goals are mutual support, shared insight, and a pleasant meal together. Each luncheon will be after worship downstairs in the Noffsinger Youth Building. Please RSVP to Diane Lipsett - diane@knollwood.org Sunday, May 31 for parents of children and teens with some disability or difference 12:15-1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7 for parents or siblings of adults with some disability or difference 12:15-1:30 p.m. KNOLLWOOD CONCERT SERIES - SUNDAYS AT SEVEN THE KOSSLER CLASSICAL GUITAR TRIO Tonight, May 31 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary The Kossler Trio hails from Winston-Salem, NC. Dad William Kossler holds guitar degrees from University of South Carolina, and is a key leader in the Suzuki Guitar North America movement. Son Adam holds the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in classical guitar from Florida State University; John has guitar degrees from UNCSA and Wake Forest University, as well as a Master s in guitar performance from Yale University. All are outstanding concert artists. These three have formed an outstanding guitar trio. You will not want to miss this concert. REGISTRATION IS OPEN - 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. You may register online: Contact: lauren@knollwood.org. COMMUNITY GARDEN WORK DAYS We share our individual and community garden harvests with local food pantries. We re in need of Knollwoodians to weed, water, and pick, and drop off produce from our community garden in June, July and August. You can come at any time on the day(s) you sign up for working. Sign up here: or by calling the church office, We hope you will consider donating your extra harvest this year to any of these locations, open at the times listed below. Weekdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Samaritan Inn: 414 E Northwest Blvd Monday/ Tuesday from 1-5 p.m. The Shalom Project 639 Green Street 7 1st/3rd Thursdays 9 to 3:30 p.m. Ardmore Methodist 630 S. Hawthorne Rd. Wed. 11:00 - noon Sat. 9-11:00 a.m. HOPE 2700 S. Main St. Sunday morning - please put any produce on table in the Narthex before worship for any Knollwoodian to take and use after worship. If you have any questions or concerns while you re in the garden, please contact Cindy Castevens (cjc648@yahoo.com) or Joe Long (cupofjody@gmail.com) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2015 Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid Ages 4 5th grade completed Kick-Off - Sunday, August 2, 4-6 p.m. Fun for the entire family VBS Activities - Monday-Thursday, August 3-6, 9:00 am 12:00 noon The KBC Children s Ministry and Through-the-Week School are coordinating VBS and TTWS Summer Fun Camp and are offering a concurrent program for infants through 3 year olds. Registration for VBS here:

8 SUMMER WEDNESDAY GATHERINGS On Being Global Christians: Cool Topics for Hot Summer Nights Three special Wednesday gatherings over the summer Enjoy super summer desserts with tea, lemonade, milk, or coffee. Join significant and sharp-edged conversations as we explore global perspectives on our faith. Children will have their own separate activities. Upstairs, Noffsinger Youth Building June 24 5:45-7:00 p.m. July 8 5:45-7:15 p.m. July 22 5:45-7:15 p.m. (Note: we won t share full meals together on these nights, but we ll savor desserts, togetherness, and strong conversations as we await the renovation of the kitchen and fellowship hall.) YOGA CONTINUES THROUGH THE SUMMER AT KNOLLWOOD - ALL ARE WELCOME. No advance sign-ups required. Wear loose clothing and bring yoga mat if you have one. Tuesday evenings 6-7 p.m. with Jennie Schwartz, certified yoga instructor Upstairs Noffsinger $12 per class Thursday mornings 11 a.m. noon with Jennie Schwartz, certified yoga instructor Upstairs Noffsinger $12 per class Monday mornings 11 a.m. noon with Judy Iannuzzi, RN and experienced yoga leader. Upstairs Noffsinger No cost KNOLLWOOD CARES Knollwood Cares, the congregational care ministry of our church, would like to know of specific needs in our congregation. You may complete a request card found in the narthex and in other areas of the church, or your need to Rita Floyd, Knollwood Cares Director, at ritapfloyd@gmail.com. MONDAY MEN Monday Morning Men will be on hiatus until September 14. Monday Evening Men meet at 8:00 p.m. at Foothills at 638 West Fourth St. Monday, June 8 - The Monday Night Men are going to the Dash game. All KBC men and friends invited. We sit near 3rd base. You'll welcome to park at Steve Cramer's place and walk over together at 6:30 p.m. SUNDAYS AT KNOLLWOOD 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:55 a.m. Worship Service 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 Minister of Music Children s Ministry Associate Minister of Youth and Community Interim Minister of Faith Formation and Education Music Ministry Associate and Organist Minister to Sr. Adults & Weekday School Dr. Bob Setzer, Jr. Dr. Kenneth A. Wilson Mrs. Amine Seifert Rev. Molly Brummett Wudel Dr. Diane Lipsett Mrs. Lauren Winkelman Rev. Lucrecia Norman 8