Knollwood. 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 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Sunday, January 20, :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... Diane Lipsett One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. THE PRELUDE Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee... arr. David M. Cherwien Lauren Winkelman, organ THE CHORAL INTROIT Arise, My Soul, Arise... Dale Wood The Chancel Choir Arise, my soul, arise! Stretch forth to things eternal, and haste thee to the feet of thy Redeemer God. Though hid from mortal eyes, he dwells in light supernal, yet worship him in humbleness and own him Lord. His banquet of love awaits thee above; behold, the marriage festal of the Lamb is come! Rejoice, my soul, rejoice, to heaven lift up thy voice: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! List to the harps of heaven! Hark to the song victorious, the never-ending anthem sounding through the sky. To mortals is not given, to chant its strains all glorious; yet sing, my soul, the praise of him who reigns on high. Who bought with his blood the ransomed of God; to him be everlasting power and victory. And let the great Amen resound through heaven again. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! THE CALL TO WORSHIP... Diane Lipsett One: How precious is your steadfast love, O God. All: We come to worship in gratitude for it. One: As we raise our voices in prayer and song, All: We remember love expressed through your son Jesus. One: In him you brought light and hope into a troubled world. All: May that light and hope continue to live in us as we follow him. ~Bonnie McCarson THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER... Diane Lipsett *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 95 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name... CORONATION * Those who are able will stand. Ushers will seat those waiting. Hearing aids and large print hymns are available from the ushers. 2

3 CONFESSING OUR NEED FOR FORGIVENESS THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)... Bob Setzer, Jr. God, who loves us, we are blessed. Yet, we must confess that we do not always see or acknowledge that fact. We often complain, concerned for our own comfort. We may fail to see or confront racial, social, or economic injustice. When we do see injustice, we feel overwhelmed, and we confess we sometimes do nothing. Forgive us today. Open us to how we might do something. Show us how our small something can be part of your healing love to all that divides us. Help us, Lord, to love others in our hearts and our actions as you have loved us. ~Bonnie McCarson THE SILENT CONFESSION THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Isaiah 62: Josh Godwin One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God. THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: 1 Corinthians 12: Suzanne Newsome One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week All: Thanks be to God. THE CHILDREN S TIME... Josh Godwin *THE GOSPEL LESSON: John 2: Aaron Neiberg One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, as printed on p. 6 We All Are One in Mission... KUORTANE 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 CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER Steal Away and Pray... Traditional Spiritual The Chancel Choir O, steal away and pray, I m looking for my Jesus, can t stay away. Sinners, why don t you pray? Seekers, why don t you pray? THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE... Diane Lipsett THE ANTHEM My Jesus, I Love Thee... arr. Paul Sjolund The Chancel Choir; Patricia Hughes Ball, flute [Text may be followed at No. 101 in the hymnal.] 3

4 THE SERMON... Bob Setzer, Jr. YOU CAN T DO IT ALL! 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 Let Justice Flow Like Streams... ST. THOMAS THE PASTORAL GREETING... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Suzanne Newsome THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Rhythmic Praise... Jason Krug Chancel Bells Carolyn Couch, Brent Martin, and Annie Winkelman, percussion *The Presentation and Doxology 4

5 DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Bob Setzer, Jr. *THE CHORAL BENEDICTION Amen... Kodichukwu Okonkwo The Chancel Choir *THE POSTLUDE Carillon Cortege... J. Wayne Kerr 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 Today s Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession were written by Knollwood member Bonnie McCarson. The acolytes are Colette Causby and Ephraim Causby, and the crucifer is Annie Winkelman. 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 honor of Bob and Bambi Setzer for their love and support of the Knollwood congregation. 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. 6

7 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. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT KNOLLWOOD 5:30-6:10 PM Dinner is served 6-6:15 PM Sharing celebrations & concerns 6:15-7:00 PM Program Jan. 23, and 30 - Why Baptist? Led by Sylvia Oberle and Spence O Neill, this series will explore questions such as, What does it mean to be Baptist? and What is Knollwood s history as a Baptist church? Jan. 23 With Emily Hull McGee, from First Baptist Church on Fifth, Sarah Parker (former Knollwood intern and recent graduate from Wake Forest s Divinity School), and Lin Story-Bunce from College Park Baptist, Greensboro. What are some of the challenges in being a Baptist (and Baptist minister) now? Jan. 30 Trivia night! How much do you know about Knollwood s own history? On Jan. 30, a church conference will also be convened to vote on our 2019 Ministry Plan. Jan Yoga as a Christian Living Practice, 6:15-7 PM with Gayle Anderson (a small group alternative) LUNCH AND FELLOWSHIP FOR SENIORS RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JAN. 28 Joy Club Munchers are gathering in the Dining Room on Monday, Jan. 14, at 12:30 PM. Soup, crackers, and desserts will be provided. Please sign up by Friday, Jan. 11 to let us know you are coming, FEB. 3, 10, & 17 DIETRICH BONHOEFFER: PASTOR, MARTYR & MASTER THEOLOGIAN John Harrison and Ben Wagener are leading the Searchers and Roddick classes in a Bonhoeffer series for three Sundays in February at 9:45 AM in the Fellowship Hall. There are 10 spaces available for people who are not already in a Sunday School Class. Contact Ben Wagener, ben@knollwood.org. TUESDAYS, FEB. 5-APR. 2 NEW BOOK STUDY Knollwood s study group for racial self-awareness invites you to join a study of Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race, by Debby Irving. The group meets 6:30 to 8:00 PM at KBC for five sessions: Feb. 5 and 19, Mar. 5 and 19, and Apr. 2 (all Tuesdays). The book will be available for $10. To sign up, contact Jeff Stallings (stallingsj@triad.rr.com, ) or Lisa Sykes (lisa@dogwoodmicro.com, ). SATURDAY, FEB. 9, CHURCHWIDE VALENTINE DANCE Put on your fanciest party clothes and join us for light snacks, dance music, photo booth, and guaranteed fun, 4-6 PM in the Fellowship Hall. THE WOMEN S RETREAT: MARCH 8, 9, 10 Soul Stories, Listening for God in Our Lives - Rev. Linda Browne will be guiding us to explore stories of women in the Bible and to find God and ourselves in those stories. It's Storytime and we'll be gathered round to listen! Registration deadline: Feb. 18. Register online: For information, contact kbcwomensretreat@gmail.com. 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 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