Knollwood at WorshipT H E T H I RT E E N T H SU N DAY A F T E R PE N T E C O ST

DE AC ON OR DI NAT ION A N D I N STA L L AT ION

Sunday, S eptember 8 , 2019 • 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.

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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 “Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove” .......................................................... arr. Robert J. Powell

Lauren Winkelman, organ

THE CALL TO WORSHIP ..................................................................................................... Lucrecia Norman One: “Am I good enough?” All: “My life has too many cracks.” One: “Am I the right stuff?”

All: Turning, toward More... One: Each and all yet becoming, All: Together, re-made. ~Mark Jensen

THE INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER .......................................................... Lucrecia Norman

*THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF PRAISE, NO. 62 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” .............................................................................. ST. DENIO

LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Jeremiah 18:1-6 ............................................................... Ben Wagener One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God.

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: 1 Corinthians 4:14-20 ...................................................... Evan Sieges One: This is the word of God. All: Thanks be to God.

THE ANTHEM “Lead Me, Lord” .......................................................................................................................... S. S. Wesley

The Chancel Choir Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness, make thy way plain before my face. For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety.

* Those who are able will stand. † Ushers will seat those waiting. Hearing aids and large print hymns are available from the ushers.

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*THE GOSPEL LESSON: Luke 14:25-33 ...................................................................................... Josh Godwin Please rise in body or in spirit for the reading of the Gospel lesson.

One: This is the Gospel of Christ. All: Thanks be to God.

*THE HYMN OF DEVOTION, NO. 522 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” ........................................................................................ BRADBURY

We invite the children, grades 1st through 3rd to remain in worship with their parents. Children’s Worship is on the first and third, fifth Sundays of the month.

Worship Care for infants through kindergarten is offered weekly.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE ............................................................................................... Diane Lipsett

THE SERMON ................................................................................................................................ Bob Setzer, Jr. A TERRIFYING PROSPECT: “IMITATE ME”

THE DEACON ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION The Laying on of Hands

Any who wish to participate in the “laying on of hands” are encouraged to do so. Those being ordained as deacons today are Sandra Boyette, Joy Vermillion Heinsohn, and Rebecca Wells. Please approach from the center of the sanctuary to the rail where the deacons are kneeling. Simply place your hands on the head or shoulder of the new deacon or deacons you wish to bless and offer a word of affirmation and encouragement. Then return to your seat using the outer aisle.

Musical Meditations on Psalm 139 “Psalm 139” .................................................................................................................... Allen Pote

The Chancel Choir Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know everything I do. When I rise and lie down, you are with me through and through. Before a word is on my tongue, you know what I will say, Your presence follows me day by day. Where can I flee from your spirit? Where can I go to run away? If I go to heaven, or live in hell, you are there. Search me, O God, and know me, try me and know my heart. See if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Amen.

“Lord, Jesus Christ” ........................................................................................... Taizé Community

The Chancel Choir; Marty Edwards, guitar; Mark Jensen, cantor

“Oh Señor, tú me has examinado” ........................................................................... Marisol Díaz Rozanna Goocey, soprano

The Prayer of Consecration ........................................................................................................... Len Preslar

Diaconate Chair, 2019-2020

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The Covenant of Installation ............................................................................................... Mary Ann Davis Past Diaconate Chair, 2018-2019

In addition to the newly ordained deacons, the following deacons are being installed to a new term of service: Beth Fields, Brent Martin, Cliff Pennell, and Melanie Wilkinson.

One: Believing yourselves to be called by God and this church to the work of ministry, are you willing to be installed as deacons in service of the church?

Deacons: We are. One: Do you welcome this opportunity to follow Jesus in the path of service and love? Deacons: We do. One: Will you serve this congregation with energy, sensitivity, and faithfulness, relying on God’s

promise and rejoicing in God’s grace through Jesus our Lord? Deacons: We will. One: Do you, the members of this family, accept these persons as deacons, chosen by God and

affirmed by this church, to lead us in the way of Jesus? All: We do. One: Will you covenant to pray for, encourage and support, and work alongside these, and our

deacons, in the service of Christ and this church? All: We will. One: Thanks be to God All: For welcoming us into this partnership with the Lord of life!

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 “We Are Travelers on a Journey” ............................................................................ BEACH SPRING

We are travelers on a journey, fellow pilgrims on the road; We are here to help each other walk the mile and bear the load. I will hold the Christ light for you in the nighttime of your fear; I will hold my hand out to you, speak the peace you long to hear. Sister, let me be your servant, let me be as Christ to you; Pray that I may have the grace to let you be my servant, too. Brother, let me be your servant, let me be as Christ to you; Pray that I may have the grace to let you be my servant, too. I will weep when you are weeping, when you laugh, I'll laugh with you; I will share your joy and sorrow, till we've seen this journey thro'. When we sing to God in heaven, we shall find such harmony, Born of all we've known together of Christ's love and agony.

THE PASTORAL GREETING ..................................................................................................... Bob Setzer, Jr.

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THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION ................................................................................................ Chris Wudel Dear God, As we prepare to give to our church and to You, we give thanks for this time we’ve had to worship You. We give thanks for the goodness that will come from the money that we’re giving. We give thanks for people who show us what Jesus is like. We thank you most of all for Jesus. In your name we pray. Amen

THE SERVICE OF GIVING The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory

“I Surrender All” ................................................................................................... arr. Brian Childers Chancel Bells

*The Presentation and Doxology

DEPARTING TO SERVE *THE BENEDICTION .................................................................................................................... Bob Setzer, Jr.

*THE CHORAL BENEDICTION “The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve” ..................................................................................... AZMON

Choir: The Spirit sends us forth to serve; we go in Jesus’ name To bring glad tidings to the poor, God’s favor to proclaim.

Men: We go to comfort those who mourn and set the burdened free; Where hope is dim, to share a dream and help the blind to see.

Women and Children: We go to be the hands of Christ, to scatter joy like seed And, all our days, to cherish life, to do the loving deed.

All: Then let us go to serve in peace, the gospel to proclaim. God’s Spirit has empowered us; we go in Jesus’ name. *THE POSTLUDE

“Toccata Giocosa” ................................................................................................... Gilbert M. Martin Lauren Winkelman, organ

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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 Today’s Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession were written by Knollwood member Mark Jensen. The acolytes are Lincoln Heinsohn and Frank O’Neill and the crucifer is Virginia Starling. 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 honor of Phyllis Tate on her birthday by

Heather, Jeff, Noah, and Samuel. The white rose on the altar is given by Knollwood Baptist Church in memory of Carol VonCannon. 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 is offered 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. 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.

ORDINATION SERVICE Today at 2 pm in the sanctuary, Evan Sieges will be ordained to the ministry. Evan and his wife, Kyla, have

been members of Knollwood since 2017. A recent graduate from Wake Forest Divinity School, Evan recently began a chaplaincy residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

WEDNESDAYS AT KNOLLWOOD 5:30-6:10 PM Dinner is served • 6-6:15 PM Sharing celebrations & concerns • 6:15-7:00 PM Program Sept. 4, 11, and 18 Option 1: Metamorphosis - Exploring Romans 12:1-2–Bible study meets lively conversation about culture and the mind in this three-week series. Weeks two and three: the Reverend Dr. Joshua Goocey will help us explore what Paul may have meant by a

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“transformed mind.” Using Jewish, Christian and Buddhist traditions, he will help us consider what a “mind” is and identify practices that can help us make our minds the same mind that was in Christ Jesus. (And yes, Joshua is married to our very own music minister, Rozanna Goocey! Come get to know him better). In the fellowship hall. All are welcome.

Option 2: Raising White Kids - A small group book study, led by Marissa and Daniel Joyce Jennifer Harvey's insightful and challenging book, Raising White Kids, explores how parents and other adults can help children navigate an increasingly racially diverse society often marked by tension and turmoil.

September's Theme for Kids.Connect: DARE TO BE DIFFERENT Sept. 11 - Younger - Art; Older - Rec Sept. 18 - Younger - Rec; Older - Art Sept. 25 - Intergenerational Night - Moving Into Missions

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, BOLTON PANTRY VOLUNTEER UPDATE AND ORIENTATION The Bolton Elementary Food Pantry will be holding a brief meeting to update our veteran volunteers and

introduce pantry procedures to prospective volunteers on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 3:30 PM. The Pantry is located in the lower level of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church at 1210 Bolton Street. You can access the Pantry through the door on the side of the church next to Bolton Elementary School. The Pantry is open on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. We have volunteer needs outside our regular hours also. Come check out our new larger accommodations and see how you can lend support to the Pantry operations. No registration is necessary. Questions? Contact Beth Fields (fieldsbfields@aol.com) We have a place for you!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, ARTS AND HEARTS OPEN MEETING Arts and Hearts will host an open meeting for any Knollwood friends who would like to be a part of this

interest group. It's a time for us to dream and plan about possible events and opportunities for 2019-2020. Whether you have ideas for a class you'd like to teach or an art form you'd like to explore as a learner, we'd love to see you! Please join us Thursday, Sept. 12 at noon in the Art Room, D105. Feel free to bring a bag lunch; we'll have drinks and some desserts.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, CHURCH-WIDE LUNCH-OUT Visitors and Members: Invite someone to join you for our church-wide lunch-out after worship Begin to

think if one person, couple, or family who is in your neighborhood, school, or work but who is not active in a church. It may be someone in our church community. Jesus took the initiative to eat with people of all races, gender, classes without caring who was the high or low in social structure. Welcome the stranger. Welcome the outcast. Welcome your brother or sister who is lonely or has not found a welcoming community like Knollwood. Meet them after the service or at one of our four designated restaurants on Stratford:

Richard’s Bar-b-que The Loop Moe’s Southwest Grill Zoe’s Kitchen

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, SEPARATE AND UNEQUAL: SCHOOL SEGREGATION IN MODERN DAY AMERICA: AN EVENING WITH NIKOLE HANNAH-JONES

7:30 PM at Winston-Salem State University, Kenneth R. Williams Auditorium A coalition of community partners including Knollwood announces an evening with Nikole Hannah-

Jones, nationally recognized author and recipient of a MacArthur Genius grant. Ms. Hannah-Jones covers racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine and has spent years chronicling the way official policy has created—and maintains— racial segregation in housing and schools. Her deeply personal reports on the black experience in America offer a compelling case for greater equity. She is currently writing a book on school segregation called The Problem We All Live With. Read more and register at: www.equityforsyth.com. CALENDAR

The church calendar is online at www.knollwood.org/events.

330 Knollwood Street • Winston-Salem, NC 27104 • 336-725-1343 • knollwood.org

Pastor Dr. Bob Setzer, Jr.Minister of Music Mrs. Rozanna GooceyChildren’s Ministry Associate Mrs. Chrissy HardyMinister of Youth and Recreation Rev. Josh GodwinMinister of Welcome and Engagement Dr. Ben WagenerMusic Ministry Associate and Organist Mrs. Lauren WinkelmanMinister of Faith Formation and Education Dr. Diane LipsettMinister to Senior Adults and Weekday School Rev. Lucrecia NormanPastoral Associate for Congregational Care Mr. Ted Philpott