KNOLLWOOD AT WORSHIP THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Sunday, September 20, 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... Kenneth A. Wilson One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. THE PRELUDE Blessed Jesu, At Thy Word... Johann Sebastian Bach Lauren Winkelman, organ THE CHORAL INTROIT Open My Eyes, That I May See... Clara H. Scott The Chapel Choir; Charlotte Brown, Director [Text may be followed at No. 557 in the hymnal.] THE CALL TO WORSHIP... Lucrecia Norman One: This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. All: Like Miriam, let us sing with gladness, for our God triumphs over evil and oppression. One: Like Hannah, let us pray with grateful hearts, for the Lord our God hears our prayer. All: Like Jacob, let us wrestle with God, for out of such struggles new faith is born. One: Like Abraham, let us respond to God s calling, for in faith s journey we find our lives. All: We gather to hear the stories of God's people, for in them we hear our story as well. One: We gather to hear the story of the Christ in whom we find our life and our light and whose love binds our very being together. All: Like the disciples, may we follow this Christ in our own stumbling ways as he teaches us, challenges us and leads us in the way of life. ~Peggy Haymes, adapted from Be Thou Present THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER... Lucrecia Norman *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 108 Come Christians, Join to Sing...MADRID [The Chapel and Chancel Choirs will sing the Alleluia, Amen, on stanzas 1 & 2.] CONFESSING OUR NEED FOR FORGIVENESS THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)... Bob Setzer, Jr. Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being, whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts: * Those who are able will stand. Ushers will seat those waiting. Hearing aids and large print hymns are available from the ushers. 2
cleanse us from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, that with reverent and humble hearts we may draw near to you, confessing our faults, confiding in your grace, and finding in you our refuge and strength; through Jesus Christ your Son. ~Book of Common Worship THE SILENT CONFESSION THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Psalm 119:9-16... Lucrecia Norman One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God. THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Hebrews 4:12-16... Tom Gale One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week All: Thanks be to God. THE CHILDREN S CHOIR ANTHEM Make Me an Instrument...Matt Huesman The Chapel Choir; Charlotte Brown, Director Make me an instrument to do work with you. Give me eyes that I may see where you want to lead. Give me ears that I may hear when you call on me. Give me feet that I may walk; I will follow you. Give me hands that I may serve, give to those in need. Give me a loving heart. Help me do may part. *THE GOSPEL LESSON: John 5:36-42... Kate Seifert One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, as printed on p. 5 Hands of Blessing... ELLESDIE We invite the children, grades 1 st through 3 rd to remain in worship with their parents. Worship Care for preschool and kindergarten is offered weekly. THE CHILDREN S BIBLE PRESENTATION...Amine Seifert, Bob Setzer, Jr. One: Congregation, keep the Word of God in your heart. Repeat scripture verses to our children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise. (adapted from Deuteronomy 6:7-9) All: We will keep these words in our hearts and repeat them for the love of God and for the love of our children. One: Children, treasure the Word of God that you will more clearly know the call of God in your life. (adapted from Psalm 119) Children: We will love and treasure the Word of God. One: All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching and training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be equipped for every good work. (adapted from 2 Timothy 3:16-17) All: We will model how God s Word equips us for every good work. One: May God love and guide these children through these Bibles, with our love, and by all the ways that God reveals God s call to us. All: Amen and Amen. 3
THE ANTHEM The Lamb... John Tavener The Chancel Choir; David Winkelman conducting Little Lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Gave thee life, and bid thee feed By the stream and o'er the mead; Gave thee clothing of delight, Softest clothing, woolly, bright; Gave thee such a tender voice, Making all the vales rejoice? Little Lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Little Lamb, I'll tell thee Little Lamb, I'll tell thee; He is called by thy name, For he calls himself a Lamb. He is meek, and he is mild. He became a little child. I, a child, and thou a lamb, We are called by his name. Little Lamb, God bless thee! Little Lamb, God bless thee! ~William Blake THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE SERMON... Bob Setzer, Jr. READING THE BIBLE FOR ALL ITS WORTH 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. 310 O Word of God Incarnate... MUNICH THE PASTORAL GREETING... Bob Setzer, Jr. GREETINGS FROM PROJECT AMOS... Christy Lafferty THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Tom Gale THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Go Down, Moses... arr. Bill Ingram Chancel Bells *The Presentation and Doxology DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Bob Setzer, Jr. *THE CHORAL BENEDICTION Open My Mouth, and Let Me Bear... Clara H. Scott The Chancel Choir [Text may be followed at No. 557 in the hymnal.] *THE POSTLUDE Toccata in A Minor... Jan Peter Sweelinck Lauren Winkelman, organist 4
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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 Bibles will be presented to Knollwood Baptist Church s children this morning. Recipients are: Reid Adams, Sarah Adams, Ephraim Causby, Adric Ebert, Hugh Fitzgerald, Jillian Fowler, Henry Jamison, Aaron Neiberg, Frank O'Neill, and Walter Stinehelfer (first grade); Palmer Francis, Scott Johnson, Kira Madan, Gabriel Oakley, Abby Schwartz, Kate Seifert, Emma Jane Walton, and Kate Yarbrough (second grade); and Anderson Beliveau, Colette Causby, Austin Fowler, Lincoln Jackson, Mead Maguire, Claudia Stinehelfer, and Grace Tooze (third grade). This morning s Call to Worship and the text for the Hymn of Devotion, Hands of Blessing, were written by Knollwood member Peggy Haymes. Christine Lafferty is Communications Director of Project AMOS, a Christian non-profit organization in Nicaragua that exists to improve the health of impoverished communities by working alongside them in health, education and development. Dr. Bob, Mark Jensen, and Beth Fields visited with Project AMOS this summer. Learn more about Project AMOS at www.amoshealth.org. 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 Thelma Huff given by her daughter, Glenna. 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. WEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN SEPTEMBER OPTION 1 - Welcoming the Other--Larger group explorations - in the fellowship hall Sept. 23 Why white churches must talk about race (and how) - With guest speaker Dr. Bill Leonard, Wake Forest University School of Divinity. Sept. 30 Intergenerational Mission Night - Learning (for all ages) about the international refugee crisis by assembling hygiene kits, baby kits, and education kits for Church World Service, an established organization for refugee resettlement. 6
Oct. 7 Welcoming and Restoring: Ban the Box -- with leaders of KBC s All God s Children ministry team. Oct. 15 Reclaiming Spirit in the Black Faith Tradition - With guest speaker Dr. Derek Hicks, professor of Religion and Culture and scholar of African American Religion, Wake Forest University School of Divinity. Oct 22 Reclaiming Spirit in the Black Faith Tradition With guest speaker Dr. Derek Hicks, professor of Religion and Culture and scholar of African American Religion, Wake Forest University School of Divinity. Oct 29 Trunk or Treat! OPTION 2 - Companions in Christ - This established spiritual formation small group will continue until October 14, meeting in Building A, the Kindred Spirits classroom, facilitated by Katharine Martin, M.Div. OPTION 3 - In the Beginning and Now - Intensive Bible study option on Genesis. On September 23, the Bible study group will join the larger group to hear Dr. Bill Leonard. The Bible study resumes on September 30, continuing until Advent. New participants are welcome. Facilitated by Richard Vinson, M.Div., Ph.D. meeting in the Chapel, Building A. 6:00-7:00 PM KIDS CONNECT Kids Connect runs concurrent to the Adult Education offering on Wednesday nights. After children s choir the kids eat together in the dining room under the supervision of adults. Over dinner we have table talk - a time for them to share their own prayer concerns, celebrations and fellowship. After dinner, activities are offered. 6:00 p.m. Kids Connect - 4/5 year olds 6:15 p.m. Kids Connect - 1st-5th graders Volunteers are needed to assist with Kids Connect each Wednesday evening. If you are interested in volunteering with the 4/5 year olds or the 1st-5th graders, contact amine@knollwood.org MEET AND LEARN FROM MISSION PARTNERS AMOS HEALTH AND HOPE For several years KBC has supported the work of AMOS Health and Hope in Nicaragua through financial gifts. In July, Dr. Setzer and Beth Fields travelled to Nicaragua to experience the work of AMOS first-hand, and along with Mark Jensen, shared their experiences on a Wednesday night in July. In September, key staff of AMOS will be with us. You can take advantage of several opportunities to learn about their work in providing community health services to Nicaragua s most vulnerable people. SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 - Dinner and Dialogue at 6:30 p.m. in the Dining Room, $10/person/Call 725-1343 to reserve. Dr. Laura Parajon, recently honored as one of 3 Rural Heroes by the World Organization of Family Doctors, will talk about AMOS s work of Community Based Primary Health Care through community development, education, and training community health workers. An opportunity to donate to the work of AMOS will be part of the evening. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 - FLU SHOTS AT KNOLLWOOD Flu Shots available during dinner, 5:30-6:00 p.m.--a service provided by pharmacist and KBC member Christine Ebert, supported by our Health and Wellness ministry team. Bring your health insurance card, take a minute for paperwork, then protect your health as flu season approaches. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - SENIOR ADULT TRIP Chip and Peggy Mims African House in East Bend, NC - The bus will leave church parking lot for the Mims Place at 1:30 p.m. We will have time to visit and see their place in East Bend before going to dinner that evening. The cost is $1 to ride bus to help cover expenses for transportation. Each person will be responsible for cost of his or her dinner. At 4:00 p.m. we will leave for dinner and go to Theo s Restaurant, Jonesville, NC. We will return to the church by 7:30 p.m. Please reserve your place by Sept. 18, 725-1343. No reservations past that date. FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 - MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION SESSION 7:00 P.M. For the last few years, a number of couples have discovered the benefits of focusing a little time each month on improving their marriage relationship. This information session will provide a chance for new couples who are curious about these groups to find out more about them (Downstairs, Noffsinger Youth Bldg). We also need experienced, happily married couples, to join these groups as role models for others. Couples who have experienced the growth potential of these groups at KBC will be present to answer questions along with the leaders, Chuck and Reneé Hinson. There is no obligation to join one of 7
the new groups starting up in October if you just want to join us for this one event in September. Links to more information and to frequently asked questions can be found on the church website. We hope to see you there. ~Chuck and Reneé Hinson SUNDAYS, SEPT. 27 THROUGH OCT. 18 - CREATIVE AGING, 9:30-10:30 A.M. In his book The Longevity Revolution: As Boomers Become Elders, Theodore Roszak shows that for the first time in human evolution we can, with reasonable expectations, live beyond 65 years in the USA and even hope for another decade or even decades to age. What then will we do and who will we become with this gift of expanded generative years? Co-led by Maurice Briggs and Ben Wagener, this Sunday morning elective series on Creative Aging is grounded on the premise that faith practices and the aging process are actually made for each other, resulting in enrichment and empowerment. We anticipate: becoming more oriented to the dynamics of aging; assessing existing abilities and strength in coping with the aging challenges; experiencing being compassionately understood as a person of faith who is aging. As a resource, we will rely on Creative Aging by Marjory Bankson. The class is limited to 12 adults who are 50 years and older. Sign-up by emailing frontdesk@knollwood.org. MONDAY MEN MEET Monday Morning Men 7 a.m., at the Allman Spry offices, top floor, 380 Knollwood St. For information, contact Chip Mims (cpmims3@gmail.com). Monday Evening Men meet at 8:00 p.m. at Foothills at 638 West Fourth St. WEDNESDAYS - NEW WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY GROUP This newly formed group is enjoying an eight-week exploration of the Gospel of Luke, early Wednesday mornings, 7:30-9:00 a.m. (through Nov 4). For September 23 and 30, the group meets downstairs in the Noffsinger building (while our usual hostess is traveling). All women are welcome. For information, please contact Rachel (rdwiggins@triad.rr.com) or Diana Long (dlong1221@aol.com). THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 - THEOLOGY ON TAP Theology on Tap continues for Young Adults 6 p.m. at Foothills, 638 West Fourth Street. For information, contact Jesse Sorrell (sorrelljesse@gmail.com). 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 e-mail your need to Linda Massler, Knollwood Cares Director, at linda.massler@gmail.com. SUNDAYS AT KNOLLWOOD 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:55 a.m. Worship Service 4:00 p.m. Children s Bells rehearsals 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir rehearsal 5:30 p.m. High School Bells 8 5:30 p.m.middle School SNYG 5:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Bonus Rehearsal 6:15 p.m. Combined MS/HS SNYG 7:00 p.m. High School SNYG 6:15 p.m. Chancel Bells 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 Interim Youth Minister Children s Ministry Associate Music Ministry Associate and Organist Minister to Sr. Adults & Weekday School Minister of Faith Formation and Education Dr. Bob Setzer, Jr. Dr. Kenneth A. Wilson Rev. Daniel Potter Mrs. Amine Seifert Mrs. Lauren Winkelman Rev. Lucrecia Norman Dr. Diane Lipsett