Knollwood. Sunday, August 5 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 ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Sunday, August 5 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... Ben Wagener One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. THE PRELUDE Come, Christians, Join to Sing... arr. Mark Hayes Rachel Wiggins, piano THE CHORAL INTROIT Sanctus... Franz Schubert, arr. Gerald Tomage Kathryn Ashworth, Beth Martin, and Beth Sanders Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord! Holy, Holy, Holy, Everywhere adored! He without beginning, evermore the same, Ruleth He forever, come and praise His name. THE CALL TO WORSHIP... Ben Wagener All: We come asking questions and wanting solid answers. One: You tell us to believe. All: We come to this place hungry for a miracle. One: You remind us that you are the bread of life. All: We come together to worship, to believe, and to be fed by the Creator of Life. ~Corinne Causby THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER... Ben Wagener *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, as printed on p. 6 All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly... HOLY MANNA CONFESSING OUR NEED FOR FORGIVENESS THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)... Ted Philpott Great God, we, like our ancestors, have sinned; we have committed injustice, we have been dishonest with You and with our neighbors. We have not loved You with our whole heart. We have despised the pleasant land you have given us, neglecting to care for creation. We pray, not for new earth or heaven, but to be quiet in heart, and in eye clear. What we need is here. * Those who are able will stand. Ushers will seat those waiting. Hearing aids and large print hymns are available from the ushers. 2

3 Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from the far places we run to, bring us home that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise. ~Corinne Causby (Inspired by Psalm 106. Italicized text is from Wendell Berry s poem, Wild Geese. ) THE SILENT CONFESSION THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Exodus 16:2-4, Youth Reader One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God. THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Ephesians 4:1-8, Anne Adams One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week All: Thanks be to God. THE CHILDREN S TIME... Roger Underwood *THE GOSPEL LESSON: John 6: Ben Wagener One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION Eat This Bread... BERTIER [This hymn will be sung 3 times through.] 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. 3

4 THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE... Peggy Haymes THE ANTHEM A Peaceful Alleluia... Jean Anne Shafferman Kathryn Ashworth, Beth Martin, and Beth Sanders Alleluia, O sing alleluia. Sing of peace, of peace we sing. Peace we bring, alleluia. THE SERMON... Josh Godwin GIVE US THIS BREAD 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. 520 Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus... TRUST IN JESUS THE PASTORAL GREETING... Josh Godwin SPECIAL RECOGNITION... Beth Sanders, Chair, Personnel THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Anne Adams THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Trust Him More... Rachel Wiggins Kathryn Ashworth, Beth Martin, Beth Sanders; Rachel Wiggins, 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 4

5 DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Josh Godwin *THE CHORAL BENEDICTION Blessing... Katie Bart Moran Kathryn Ashworth, Beth Martin, and Beth Sanders May the road rise up to meet you; May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your fields. Until we meet again, my friend, until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of her hand. *THE POSTLUDE Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing... arr. Alfred V. Fedak 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 Appreciation is expressed to Kathryn Ashworth, Beth Martin, Beth Sanders, and Rachel Wiggins for sharing their musical gifts this morning. We also thank Peggy Haymes and Roger Underwood for their help leading worship. Today s Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession were written by Knollwood member Corinne Causby. The acolytes are Aaron Neiberg and Xander Tooze and the crucifer is Davis Churn. 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 memory of Chloe and Ernie Meggs by Libby and Rich Carpenter; Shelley Carpenter; and Susan, Matt, Sidney, and Charles Swenson. 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. 5

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7 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 Chrissy Hardy, chrissy@knollwood.org. 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. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 5:30-7:30, PERFORMANCE AND POTLUCK Growth in Story & Music Fellowship Hall Come join us to share a meal and some summer creativity. To contribute to the meal, please bring a main dish, a side dish, or a dessert. Beverages will be provided. AUGUST 12 AND 19, SPIRITUALITY AND THE BODY IN ANCIENT CORINTH An Adult Sunday School Elective series, 9:45-10:45 am, in the Chapel, Bldg. A, led by Diane Lipsett. We ll continue our summer study of 1 Corinthians and its explorations of embodied spirituality including interactions between Paul and this ancient congregation about food, gender, death and other bodyspirit matters. If you haven t yet found an adult Sunday School class, or your class is taking a summer break, or your whole class wants to give your teacher(s) a break, this study may be for you. Entering into these old conversations between a strong-minded apostle and a sometimes unruly church may sharpen our thinking about spirituality, bodies, and being church now. AUGUST 26, WELCOME BACK SUNDAY The Sunday before school begins is Welcome Back Sunday at Knollwood. All Knollwood friends and members are encouraged to pour into our Sunday school classes and to gather for worship after a summer filled with travel and other breaks from regular patterns. If you haven t been in a Sunday school class for a while or ever! this is a great time to explore options for weekly Bible study, conversation, and faithenhancing community. Sunday school begins at 9:45 but don t miss the conversational buzz of Knollchat with coffee, breakfast treats, and fellowship in the Dining Room from 9:15 9:45. Worship on Welcome Back Sunday (beginning at 10:55) will be a time of celebration and dedication, challenge and reunion. MUSIC MINISTRY KICK-OFF DATES FOR CHOIRS SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 Children s Bells 3:30 PM Children s Choirs 5:15 PM High School Bells 4:00 PM Middle School Bells 5:15 PM Chancel Bells 5:45 PM Chancel Choir 7:00 PM Youth Choir 4:45 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Knollwood Brass 8:30 AM 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