Knollwood at Worship THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY Sunday, January 14, 2018 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.
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 In Heavenly Love Abiding... arr. Mark Sedio Lauren Winkelman, organ THE CHORAL INTROIT Let Justice Flow Like Streams... Aaron Williams The Chancel Choir Let justice flow like streams of sparkling water, pure, Enabling growth, refreshing life, abundant, cleansing, sure. Let righteousness roll on as others cares we heed, An ever-flowing stream of faith translated into deed. THE CALL TO WORSHIP... Diane Lipsett One: In the busyness of our lives, Sabbath sometimes seems wasteful. All: God bids us, Come and see. One: In our skepticism and doubts, worship sometimes feels false. All: Jesus bids us, Come and see. One: In our failures and weakness, communion sometimes feels undeserved. All: The Spirit bids us, Come and see. One: In our distractions and obligations, following Jesus sometimes seems impossible. All: This community of followers bids us, Come and see." One: Yes! God invites us now to Sabbath, to worship, to communion, and to fellowship! All: As we come, may we see God's goodness! As we come, may we see ourselves, and this world, in the light of God's goodness! ~Mary Hix THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER... Diane Lipsett *THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 99 When Morning Gilds the Skies... LAUDES DOMINI * 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 NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: 1 Corinthians 6:12-14, 18-20... Rachel Stinehelfer One: This is the word of God. Deacon of the Week All: Thanks be to God. THE ANTHEM My Soul Is a River... Ben Allaway The Chancel Choir [This anthem was written in honor of Martin Luther King s 75th birthday.] My soul is a river windin through a weary land. Let justice roll, roll down like waters, righteousness like a might stream Washin o er a thirsty land. My soul is a river, your soul is a river, Join up down the river, fill a mighty ocean with peace. ~Ben Allaway (quoting Amos 5:24) *THE GOSPEL LESSON: John 1:43-51... Josh Godwin One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God. *THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, NO. 557 Open My Eyes, That I May See... SCOTT We invite the children, grades 1 st through 3 rd to remain in worship with their parents. Children s Worship is on the first and third, fifth Sundays of the month. Worship Care for preschool and kindergarten is offered weekly. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE... Lucrecia Norman THE SERMON... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE WHIMSICAL INVITATION: COME AND SEE THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION The Sursum Corda... Bob Setzer, Jr. One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts! All: We lift them to the Lord. One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give our thanks and praise! The Prayer of Confession Merciful One, we confess that as we come to Your table, we often forget Your love s precious price. We forget that we have been bought with a price, and that we belong to You. We pride ourselves as being rugged individuals, free agents, masters of our fate, and captains of our soul. Forgive us for our willful amnesia of whose we are. Forgive us for our self-righteous pride. In Your love, draw us together now, in circles of fellowship around the bread and the cup. Open our eyes to see You, ourselves, and this world, in the light of Jesus priceless gift. ~Mary Hix The Words of Institution 3
Sharing the Bread and the Cup This morning, we will serve one another Communion as brothers and sisters in the family of God. Please use the center aisle to approach the table at the front of the section where you are seated. Once a circle of worshipers forms around the table, the minister will offer the first person the bread of Communion and say, The love of God for you. That person then passes the bread to the next person in the circle and says, The love of God for you, and so on. As the bread is being passed, the minister will offer the chalice to the first person served and say, The peace of Christ for you. That person will dip his or her bread in the chalice and take Communion. He or she will then hold the chalice for the next person in the circle and say, The peace of Christ for you, and so on. Glutenfree wafers are available for those who need them. Please remain standing at the table until everyone is served, then return to your seat by the outside aisle by the wall. (If you prefer to have Communion served at your seat, please indicate with a raised hand and a deacon will assist you.) The Bread and the Cup Nocturne... Franz Strauss Daniel Winkelman, horn 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, as printed on p. 5 Will You Come and Follow Me?... KELVINGROVE THE PASTORAL GREETING... Bob Setzer, Jr. THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION... Rachel Stinehelfer THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory Allegro con moto... Jason Krug Chancel Bells *The Presentation and Doxology DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION... Bob Setzer, Jr. *THE CHORAL BENEDICTION Let Justice Flow Like Streams... Aaron Williams The Chancel Choir So may God s plumb line, straight, define our measure true, And justice, right, and peace pervade this world our whole life through. 4
*THE POSTLUDE Toccata Giocosa... Gilbert M. Martin Lauren Winkelman, organ 5
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 We express appreciation to Daniel Winkelman for sharing his musical gifts this morning. Today s Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession were written by Knollwood member Mary Hix. The acolytes are Davis Churn and Miranda Holden and the crucifer is Steve Ball. 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 Dr. David Beavers and Mrs. Betty Beavers by their children, David Jr., Philip, Janet, Gail, Judy, and Bill. The white rose on the altar is given by Knollwood Baptist Church in memory of Ray Snell. It is a symbol of the love and esteem in which this community of faith held him. BENEVOLENCE OFFERING On Communion Sunday, a benevolence offering is taken to help with benevolent needs in the Knollwood family and wider community. Ushers will be in the narthex following worship to receive donations. 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 Bldg. B. Children s Worship for 1st through 3rd graders meet on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays. 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. 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. NEW PROJECT AT BOLTON ELEMENTARY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS We are recruiting volunteers for a new partnership project at Bolton Elementary School that will result in an updated book collection in the school s Media Center. Volunteers are needed NOW to complete the weeding process of the current collection. Volunteers will complete a 30 minute training session and will then be able to pick a time slot that fits their schedule. To sign up or request further information, please contact Beth Fields (fieldsbfields@aol.com). 6
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 5:30-6:10 PM Dinner is served l 6:00-6:15 PM Sharing celebrations & concerns l 6:15-7:00 PM Program January 10, 17, and 24 Trouble the Water A small group Wednesday option. The All God s Children ministry team will convene a lively study of the provocative book Trouble the Water: A Christian Resource for the Work of Racial Justice. The discussion will be facilitated by Judy Ginn and Spence O Neill. Please sign up by emailing Spence at allgodschildren@gmail.com or contacting the church office, frontdesk@knollwood.org. January 17 Walking the Camino - Pilgrims Among Us Come listen and reflect as Beth and Rodney Stilwell share stories, photos and inspiration from their remarkable experience last summer walking part of the Camino de Santiago,an old network of pilgrim's routes that lead to the shrine of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, CHURCH-WIDE VALENTINE'S DANCE 4:00-6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall All ages: Preschoolers, youth, senior citizens and everyone in between. Party Time: Music for Dancing with a DJ, a photo booth, games and more Covered Dish: Bring an appetizer, dessert or other finger food to share. Gussy Up: Put on your finest clothes and get all dressed up for an (early) evening together. VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED: ST. TIMOTHY'S EPISCOPAL WOMEN'S OVERFLOW SHELTER Knollwood Baptist Church + City with Dwellings + St. Timothy's Episcopal Women's Overflow Shelter are working to end homelessness. Each Thursday from Dec. 1 - March 30, we need: 2 Overnight Volunteers 2 Check-in Volunteers 1 meal for 25 people 25 snack bags for the women to take with them. Sign up here: www.signup.com/go/sttimsoverflow. Contact Corinne Causby if you have any questions: corinny@gmail.com, or call her at 336-409-3287. MARCH 9-11, WOMEN S RETREAT The Way of Sabbath: Finding Peace in a Frantic World - Gather with the women of Knollwood as we explore how to live in the Sabbath way - the way of peace, faith and trust. Learn how Sabbath can mean more than Sunday morning worship and Sunday afternoon naps! Retreat Leader: Rev. Sheryl Wells. Download a registration form at www.knollwood.org/community/womens-retreat-2018. Questions? Contact kbcwomensretreat@gmail.com. WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY CENTER Walking Track Hours Monday-Thursday 8 AM-8 PM Wednesdays 8 AM 5 PM / 7-7:45 PM Friday 8 AM-5 PM Sunday 5-7 PM For a detailed Gymnasium and WCC Building Schedule: Go to www.knollwood.org/filerequest/6794. 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. 7
Pastor Minister of Music 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 Ministerial Intern Dr. Bob Setzer, Jr. Dr. Kenneth A. Wilson Mrs. Chrissy Hardy Rev. Josh Godwin Dr. Ben Wagener Mrs. Lauren Winkelman Dr. Diane Lipsett Rev. Lucrecia Norman Mr. Ted Philpott Mr. Evan Sieges 330 Knollwood Street Winston-Salem, NC 27104 336-725-1343 knollwood.org