KNOLLWOOD AT WORSHIP THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Sunday, June 28, 2015 10:55 a.m. www.knollwood.org 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.
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... Molly Brummett Wudel One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. THE PRELUDE Open My Eyes, That I May See...arr. Robert J. Powell David Winkelman, organist THE CALL TO WORSHIP... Molly Brummett Wudel One: Let us worship God, who has drawn us and healed us. All: Let us worship God who has restored us to life. One: Sing praises to the Lord, O you faithful ones, and give thanks to God s holy name. All: God s anger is but for a moment; God s favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. One: You have turned our mourning into dancing; you have taken off our sackcloth and clothed us with joy, so that our souls may praise you and not be silent. All: O Lord my God, we will give thanks to you forever. ~Beth Merrill Neel (after Psalm 30) THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER... Molly Brummett Wudel *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE Come Sing to God...ELLACOMBE * Those who are able will stand. Ushers will seat those waiting. Hearing aids and large print hymns are available from the ushers. 2
CONFESSING OUR NEED FOR FORGIVENESS THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)... Diane Lipsett O Healing One, we cry to you for help. We choose to listen for your voice above all others. Be gracious to us for we have made mistakes. We have made choices that have harmed our relationships with your children and your created world. Hear us, Healing God, as we move next to you in silent prayer. ~Rev. Elsa A Peters (after Psalm 30) THE SILENT CONFESSION THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON 3
LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE FIRST LESSON: Psalm 30:1-5... Diane Lipsett One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God. THE SECOND LESSON: Psalm 30:6-12... Tom Gale One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week All: Thanks be to God. THE CHILDREN S TIME... Lucrecia Norman THE CHORAL INTERLUDE He Touched Me...William Gaither The Chancel Choir [Text may be followed at No. 410 in the hymnal.] *THE GOSPEL LESSON: Mark 5:25-34... Molly Brummett Wudel One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION The Scantest Touch of Grace Can Heal...MORNING SONG We invite the children, grades 1 st through 3 rd to remain in worship with their parents. Children s Church is on the first and third, fifth Sundays of the month. Worship Care for preschool and kindergarten is offered weekly. Text: Thomas Troeger % αα α α % α α α α 3 3 years gown. robe: need. 1. The scant - est touch of grace can heal a wound that's bled 2. Ob - serve a hand stretched out to brush the hem of Je - 3. She 4. Like can her, - not O see Christ, the we Sa reach - vior's for face, you. but One lun touch - ges is for all if That at We first we dare to reach and feel be - yond our pain and bleed - ing wo - man trusts one touch will make her bo - dy once a surge of heal - ing grace where stub - born blood has stretch for grace to make us new and heal our wounds that Text Copyright 1994 Oxford University Press. OneLicense #A-724940. THE CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER Jesus, My Lord, My Life, My All... Bob Burroughs The Chancel Choir Jesus my Lord, my life, my all, hear me blest savior when I call; Hear me and from thy dwelling place pour down the riches of thy grace. Jesus, too late I thee have sought; How can I love thee as I ought? And how extol thy matchless fame, the glorious beauty of thy name? Jesus, of thee will be my song; to thee my heart and soul belong; All that I have or own is thine, and thou, o blessed savior, thou art mine. Jesus, my Lord, I thee adore, O make me love thee more and more. MORNING SONG tears. sound. flowed. bled. for sus' his we THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE... Diane Lipsett 4
THE SERMON... Bob Setzer, Jr. FINDING GOD IN THE DARK 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. 522 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us... BRADBURY THE PASTORAL GREETING... Bob Setzer, Jr. GREETINGS FROM MALAYSIA...Cindy Ruble, CBF Field Personnel THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Tom Gale THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us... arr. Ken Wilson and Sam Hearn Ken Wilson and Sam Hearn, guitar *The Presentation and Doxology DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Bob Setzer, Jr. *THE CHORAL BENEDICTION Threefold Amen...Traditional The Chancel Choir *THE POSTLUDE A Mighty Fortress Is Our God...arr. David Cherwien David Winkelman, organist 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; email addresses are especially helpful. To learn more about Knollwood Baptist Church, find us online at www.knollwood.org. You can also receive our newsletter and email announcements by emailing colleen@knollwood.org, or just call the church office, 725-1343. 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 David Winkelman for his musical leadership at the organ while Lauren is away. Thank you also to Sam Hearn, guitarist, for his offering this morning. Sam, a former member of KBC youth music program (choir, bells, guitar ensemble), is active in the Winston-Salem music scene. His parents are Bill and Carol Hearn. 5
Please silence all electronic devices. Thank you. Printed music used by permission of OneLicense.net # A-724940. FLOWERS The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in memory of Tom Austin by the family. The white roses on the altar are given by Knollwood Baptist Church in memory of Neal Bedinger, Virginia Hughes, and Elsie Hearn. The roses are a symbol of the love and esteem in which each was held by this community of faith. WELCOME TO CINDY RUBLE, CBF FIELD PERSONNEL Cindy Ring Ruble, (a Colfax native) and Edward H. Ruble (son of Peggy and Eugene Ruble) are field personnel of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF), currently working in Penang, Malaysia. Early during her service, Cindy joined others trying to rescue victims of human trafficking. This has become Cindy s more-than full-time assignment through which she has significantly strengthened local awareness and hands-on efforts in fighting this horrible crime. Currently, Cindy, with her and Eddy s two children, Kaela, a rising high school senior and Alex a 9 th grader, are on short-term stateside assignment for Cindy to attend the recent CBF General Assembly in Dallas, TX, and for the children to attend a third-culture kid s camp, and begin to check out potential colleges for Kaela. While the family is stateside, Eddy has returned to Nepal continuing his work with relief efforts for victims of the recent earthquake damage there. We welcome Cindy home to Knollwood today. She will bring greetings during the Pastoral Greeting and be available to answer questions in the narthex after the service. 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. The season of Pentecost begins with Pentecost Sunday and continues until the first Sunday of Advent. 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 worship, 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. SUMMER WEDNESDAY GATHERINGS On Being Global Christians: Cool Topics for Hot Summer Nights Delicious summer desserts will be offered with tea, lemonade, milk, and coffee. We won t provide full meals (as we await renovation of the church kitchen and dining room), but you are welcome to bring a to-go dinner for yourself or your family. Infants and preschool children will have childcare in building B. You may sign in a child any time from 5:45 on. Elementary children will enjoy desserts with all ages then have separate games and activities downstairs in Noffsinger or outdoors (depending on weather). Youth are invited to join the adults. JULY 8 - KBC Medical Missions Then and Now - 5:45-7:15 p.m. A panel of Knollwood s medical professionals will reflect on past and present medical missions, exploring what difference such service has made to their professional identity and faith, to recipients of services, and to our church. Come listen, learn, and discuss as you enjoy homemade ice cream, sorbet, and cookies. 6
JULY 29 Partners in Learning & Service: AMOS Health and Hope - 5:45-7:15 p.m. Mark Jensen, Beth Fields, and Bob Setzer will discuss a key partner organization in Nicaragua -- describing current conditions and investments along with future possibilities. Come listen, learn, and discuss as you enjoy desserts with chocolate or summer fruit. SIGN UP TO HELP WITH DESSERTS FOR WEDNESDAY SUMMER GATHERINGS Please help provide a dessert for one night (or more than one if you like.) Bring it to Knollwood by 5:30 p.m. Each night features particular dessert treats. Sign up online: www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0548adaf2ba4ff2-desserts SIGN UP TO HELP WITH HOSPITALITY AND SERVING At each gathering, we're looking for four volunteers to help set up and serve desserts and drinks. Might you be able to help one of these nights? Sign up online: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0548adaf2ba4ff2-summer A WEDNESDAY EVENING DINNER INVITATION FOR SUMMER For those who would like to continue to meet on Wednesday evenings (when there are no programs offered) to share a meal, please join us at the K & W on Healy Drive at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Peggy Mims at 971-0327. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sunday School for children and youth continues for the summer. For adults, many Sunday morning small groups are continuing, while others are taking a break until early fall. Two short-term summer adult electives will also help create connections for new folks, generate fresh summer conversations, and make it easy for hard-working teachers to take a break. Classes are held in Building A, Chapel. SUNDAYS, JUNE 28, JULY 5, JULY 12 Edges of Experience in the Gospel of Mark (an interactive study of the Sunday Gospel lectionary passages) with Diane Lipsett. SUNDAYS, AUGUST 2, AUGUST 9, AUGUST 16 Psalms that Reverberate: Catching Echoes of Ancient Poems, Songs, and Prayers (an interactive study of lectionary passages) SUMMER YOGA - ALL ARE WELCOME. No advance sign-ups required. Wear loose clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one. Classes are held upstairs in the Noffsinger Bldg. Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. Thursdays 11 a.m. 12 with Jennie Schwartz, certified yoga instructor $12 per class 7 Mondays 11 a.m. 12 with Judy Iannuzzi, RN/experienced yoga leader No charge PROPS AND DECORATIONS NEEDED FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL This summer Knollwood will be transformed into Nazareth. The VBS Planning Team needs your help in gathering decorations/props to help us set the scene: blankets or small rugs (think Nazareth-inspired patterns old sheets plastic fruit baskets terra cotta pots faux plants/greenery/trees pop-up style tailgate tents Bring items to donate or lend to the Agape Classroom Sunday mornings in July, or drop them in the church office M-F. To have your items returned at the end of VBS, please fill out the tag provided at drop-off point. Thanks for helping us create a truly immersive experience for the kids at VBS this summer. ~VBS Planning Team: Amine Seifert, Phyllis Tate and Jonna Yarbrough VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2015 Ages 4 5th grade completed Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid KICK-OFF - Sunday, August 2, 4-6:00 p.m. Fun for the entire family VBS ACTIVITIES - Monday-Thursday, August 3-6, 9:00 a.m. 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: Summer Fun Camp info here: www.knollwood.org/ministries/childrensministry/2015-vacation-bible-school www.knollwood.org/filerequest/4590
BOLTON/KNOLLWOOD PARTNERSHIP This summer three Bolton families are coming to Knollwood each week to pick up a box of fresh vegetables. The families are participating in Farm Fresh, a collaborative program with the WFU Medical Center and Knollwood. Each week the program provides a box of produce grown at Harmony Ridge Farm to the participants for a nominal fee per family. Our Knollwood missions budget supplements the cost of the produce to these families. At times there will be fresh eggs in the boxes and egg cartons are needed to transport the eggs. Please help by saving your empty egg cartons to donate to the farm. Place them in plastic collection bin in the narthex. 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: www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b49a5af28abf94-community or by calling the church office, 336-725-1343. GOLD AWARD PROJECT COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN My name is Andrea Strauss. I am earning my Gold Award, which is the highest and final award in Girl Scouts. I am partners with Knollwood Baptist Church, Clemmons Moravian Church, Bolton Elementary, Ward Elementary, and other organizations to expand each school s Backpack Program. With your generosity, we will collect enough school supplies for these children to lessen the stress on their families and decrease the amount of supplies teachers provide on their own. All donations are appreciated. Supplies requested: Box of 24 crayons Hand Sanitizer Notebook paper (wide ruled) Glue sticks Solid color 2 pocket folder Pencil Pouch (zippered/ box) #2 pencils Erasers Composition/spiral notebooks (wide ruled) Tissue Boxes 3 ring binder (1 inch) Printer Paper Thank you for your support. Collection bins have been placed in the Narthex, Lower Parlor and Foyer B. 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 email your need to Linda Massler, Knollwood Cares Director, at linda.massler@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. SUNDAYS AT KNOLLWOOD 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:55 a.m. Worship Service CALENDAR The full church calendar is online at www.knollwood.org. 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 27104 (336) 725-1343 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 8 Dr. Bob Setzer, Jr. Dr. Kenneth A. Wilson Mrs. Amine Seifert Rev. Molly Brummett Wudel Dr. Diane Lipsett Mrs. Lauren Winkelman Rev. Lucrecia Norman