KNOLLWOOD AT WORSHIP THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Sunday, February 19, 2017 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... Lucrecia Norman One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. THE PRELUDE How Firm a Foundation... arr. James H. Johnson Lauren Winkelman, organ THE CHORAL INTROIT Cantate Domino... Giuseppe Pitoni The Youth Choir Translation: Sing to the Lord a new song, praise Him in the sanctuary of holiness. Let Israel rejoice in that which He has made, and the children of Zion exult in their Ruler. THE CALL TO WORSHIP... Lucrecia Norman One: We come together this day to worship our loving God. All: The God who asks us to go the second mile in service of others, One: The God who asks us to swallow our pride when confronted by those who would abuse us, All: The God whose goodness towards us shows no bounds, One: The God who calls us to show the same unlimited goodness towards each other. All: As Christ is our foundation, make it so! ~Chip Mims THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER... Lucrecia Norman *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 689 The Church s One Foundation... AURELIA [Stanzas 1, 2, and 4, 5] Christopher Wilkins, timpani CONFESSING OUR NEED FOR FORGIVENESS THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)... Bob Setzer, Jr. Loving God, we want to do good. We want to love as you love. We admit that in facing such a high bar, we often fail miserably. Forgive our failures. Give us strength and courage to keep trying. Thank you for loving us as much when we fail, as when we succeed. Thank you for sending your Son to show us the way. ~Chip Mims THE SILENT CONFESSION THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON * Those who are able will stand. Ushers will seat those waiting. Hearing aids and large print hymns are available from the ushers. 2
LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-13, 17-18... Lucrecia Norman One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God. THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Romans 12:16-21... Nancy Scoggin One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week All: Thanks be to God. THE CHILDREN S TIME... Josh Godwin THE SOLO Be Thou My Vision... Bob Chilcott AJ Robinson, tenor Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Be all else but naught to me, save that thou art; Be thou my best thought in the day and the night, Both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light. Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true word; Be thou ever with me, and I with thee, Lord; Be thou my great Father, and I thy true son; Be thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one. Be thou and thou only the first in my heart; O Sovereign of heaven, my treasure thou art; Great heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be thou my vision, O Ruler of all. *THE GOSPEL LESSON: Matthew 5:38-48... Aaron Neiberg One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, as printed on p.5 You Are Holy... DU ÄR HELIG Richard Vinson, guitar; AJ Robinson and Christopher Wilkins, percussion 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... Diane Lipsett THE ANTHEM Bonse Aba... Traditional Zambian, arr. Andrew Fischer The Youth Choir; Anna Ball, soprano; Christopher Wilkins, djembe Translation: All that sing have the right to be called the children of God. THE SERMON... Bob Setzer, Jr. AN EYE FOR AN EYE OR LOVE YOUR ENEMIES? CHOOSE ONE 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
*THE HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP, NO. 436 Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love... CHEREPONI Richard Vinson and Ken Wilson, guitars; AJ Robinson and Christopher Wilkins, percussion THE PASTORAL GREETING... Bob Setzer, Jr. SCOUT SUNDAY RECOGNITION... Rachel Stinehelfer THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Nancy Scoggin THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Timbrel and Dance... Kevin McChesney High School Bells *The Presentation and Doxology DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Bob Setzer, Jr. *THE CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION God Be with You... William Tomer [Stanza 1, sung a cappella] *THE POSTLUDE Built on a Rock... Edwin T. Childs Lauren Winkelman, organ 4
You Are Holy Du är helig Printed 5 music used by permission of OneLicense.net #A-7
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 Anna Ball, Richard Vinson, and guest musicians AJ Robinson and Christopher Wilkins for sharing their musical gifts this morning. Today s Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession were written by Knollwood member Chip Mims. The acolytes are Davis Churn and Mason Maguire and the crucifer is Matthew Maguire. 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 loving memory of Judy Felty on our anniversary by Bubber Felty, Chris Felty, and Christopher Felty. The flowers in the narthex are given to the glory of God and in memory of her mother and father, Ruth and Mack Summey; aunt, Jessie Summey Rice; and in honor of her stepmother, Wylene Summey, by Margo Jarrett. The white rose on the altar is given by Knollwood Baptist Church in memory of Margaret Wiggins. It is a symbol of the love and esteem in which this community of faith held her. 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. For the 2 nd and 4 th Sundays children are invited to enjoy the worship service with their families. Children's worship bags, activity bulletins and sermon notes are available in the narthex. A NEW COMPANIONS IN CHRIST STUDY: EXPLORING THE WAY MONDAYS Begins Feb. 20 and runs 7 weeks, 10 a.m. - noon, in the upstairs Noffsinger. Everyone is welcome! Facilitated by Melanie Wilkinson. Sign up by calling or emailing the church office, 725-1343, or frontdesk@knollwood.org. WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Come for a healthy dinner and fellowship (5:30-6:05 p.m.), hear the joys and concerns of our community (6:05-6:15 p.m.), then join one of these good adult faith formation options (6:15-7:00 p.m.). Wednesday, February 22 Option 1 - Generosity as a Spiritual Practice - a provocative exploration of financial giving (and tithing) as a spiritual discipline and Lenten practice. With Gayle Anderson, Rachel Wiggins, Diane Lipsett and the stewardship committee. In the fellowship hall. Option 2 - Zumba with Jimmi Harris - Get moving to the music and improve your health and fitness with this Knollwood friend and teacher. In the narthex. 6
ST. TIMOTHY'S WOMEN'S OVERFLOW SHELTER Knollwood is partnering with St Timothy's for the third year, and we need people of all abilities to volunteer at the homeless shelter from Dec. 1 Mar. 31. Overnight volunteers are needed in February and March, and check-in volunteers for March. Knollwood has agreed to fill Thursday nights, so if you're able, try and fill those vacancies first: Overnight: http://signup.com/go/sgm8de Check-in (7:00 9:00): http://signup.com/go/jrnptz Thanks for considering helping with this important ministry at Knollwood, and let me know if you have any questions - Forrest Causby, fcausby@gmail.com. FRIDAY, MARCH 3, CHURCH WOMEN UNITED WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Am I Being Unfair to You? 11 :30 a.m. Bible Study/ Worship Service - Offering will be taken for Nickels for National. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Rd., Winston-Salem, 27105 MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT FOR COUPLES Knollwood will be starting a new Marriage Enrichment Group (MEG) on March 3 at 7 p.m. We have room for between five and eight couples. Contact Chuck and Reneé Hinson to express your interest or ask any questions. chuck@thehinsongroup.com, renee@thehinsongroup.com or 336-413-0050. LEARNING ABOUT ISLAM AND ARABIC CULTURE: SOME BASICS (IN FIVE SESSIONS) With Professor Jumana Al-Ahmad, MA, Middle Eastern Studies A lunch-and-learn opportunity presented by All God's Children and the Adult Education Program of KBC. These informative, interactive sessions will introduce some basics of Islamic faith and practice, some features of Arabic society and culture, and even some key Arabic phrases for expressing greetings, welcome, and hopes for peace. High interest presentations will be combined with opportunities to ask thoughtful questions. Our guest instructor, Jumana Al-Ahmad, is an experienced teacher (Salem College, University of Richmond, University of Virginia) with particular interests in: human rights in Arab thought, literature and films; interpretation of the Qur'an; and teaching Arabic as a second language. Sundays after church, 12:30-2:00 p.m. March 5, 19, and 26, then resuming after Spring Break and Easter, April 23 and May 7. No cost for the sessions. A light lunch will be provided. Child care will be available by reservation for infants through fifth grade.class size will not be limited, but to ensure adequate materials and help us choose an optimal space, please sign up at frontdesk@knollwood.org or 336-725-1343. TUESDAY, APRIL 14, - KNOLLWOOD BLOOD DRIVE, 2:00-6:30 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall. Register by contacting Anne Harrison, apharrison@aol.com or 336-765-7754. ANNUAL GATHERING OF COOPERATIVE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP OF NC MARCH 30-APRIL 1 AT FIRST BAPTIST IN HICKORY WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY GROUP: AN EARLY MORNING GATHERING The lively early morning women s Bible study, open to newcomers, continues. We gather Wednesday mornings, 7:30-9:00 a.m. For more information, please contact Rachel Wiggins, rdwiggins@triad.rr.com, or Diana Long, dlong1221@gmail.com. KBC AUDIO-VISUAL TEAM NEEDS SOUND TECHNICIANS The A-V team needs additional sound technicians to serve as back-up on Sunday mornings. Consider joining this behind-the-scenes ministry team that brings the sound to Sunday worship. Through our KBC online & CD ministry, we also provide a meaningful Worship experience for our home bound members. Please contact John Roach, jroach3@hotmail.com or call the church office. WOMEN S EVENING BOOK CLUB This growing women s book group gathers in the first week of the month. Thursday, Mar. 2 Little Bee by Chris Cleve The group will meet at 7:00 at Rachel Stinehelfer s, 2813 Regency Dr. For more information contact Jamie Southern, jamie.rogers@gmail.com, 336-528- 3569 or Rachel Stinehelfer, ledalucy21@yahoo.com, 919-607-0695. If you wish, you may order books at a 20% discount through. MONDAY BOOK CLUB Join the Monday Book Club on the second Monday of each month at 1:00 pm in the sitting area near the library as we share the pleasure and wisdom gleaned from each of the following books: Mar. 13 When Breath Becomes Air Questions? Contact Dean Clifford at 336-418-0278 or cliffordconsult@mindspring.com. 7
SHHHH SILENCE IS GOLDEN. AND SPIRITUAL. Come Find Out Why at a Silent Retreat Friday, July 28 - Sunday, July 30 You are invited to experience big spaces of solitude and silence in community for the purpose of nurturing your soul and practicing the spiritual discipline of silence. The KBC Silent Retreat is open to all adults and will be held on July 28-30 at Haw River State Park Retreat Center, north of Greensboro, near Browns Summit. Jonathan Brake, Associate Minister at Centenary Methodist, will lead us in this mostly silent retreat. Space is limited. Please call the church office to request a retreat brochure. SEASONS: A BIBLE STUDY FOR MOMS OF YOUNG CHILDREN This Knollwood Bible Study is focused on encouraging mothers of preschool and elementary aged children through scripture and prayer, and providing a space for you to renew your spirit through Biblical Study and fellowship. Newcomers are welcome. Seasons meets the 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays at 9:15-10:45 upstairs in Noffsinger Bldg. C and we would love for you to join us. To learn more, email chrissy@knollwood.org. KBC'S NEW COED SOFTBALL TEAM Knollwood hopes to put together a team to play in the WS Recreation Thursday night coed league. If interested, e-mail Josh at josh@knollwood.org. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT KNOLLWOOD The Deacon Executive Council (DEC) helps shape the work of the deacons and the church. The members of the DEC are: Carol Habegger, Director of Spiritual Formation Forrest Causby, Vice-Chair Phil Hendrix, Director of Administration Carol Cramer, Secretary Crystal Leathers, Director of Knollwood Cares Bill Davis, Chair Ed Southern, Director of Worship and Service KNOLLWOOD CARES MINISTRY Knollwood Cares, the congregational care ministry of our church, would like to know of specific needs in our congregation. You may email your need to Crystal Leathers, Knollwood Cares Director, at crystal3leathers@gmail.com. MONDAY MEN MEETINGS Monday Morning Men meet at 7 a.m. at the Allman Spry offices, top floor, 380 Knollwood St. Chip Mims, cpmims3@gmail.com Monday Evening Men meet at 8:00 p.m. at Foothills at 638 West Fourth St. NEXT SUNDAY AT KNOLLWOOD 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:55 a.m. Worship Service WEEKEND-ON-CALL-MINISTER If you have a pastoral emergency after church business hours, please call this number, 336-283- 5067. 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 Dr. Bob Setzer, Jr. Minister of Music Dr. Kenneth A. Wilson Children s Ministry Associate Mrs. Chrissy Hardy Minister of Youth and Recreation Rev. Josh Godwin Minister of Welcome and Engagement Dr. Ben Wagener Music Ministry Associate and Organist Mrs. Lauren Winkelman Minister of Faith Formation and Education Dr. Diane Lipsett Minister to Senior Adults and Weekday School Rev. Lucrecia Norman Pastoral Associate for Congregational Care Mr. Ted Philpott 8