the beam- kbc newsletter for sept. 2011

INSIDE This Issue

P1 In The Interim

P2 Anniversaries & Birthdays

P2 Newly Elected Deacons &

Cemetery Committee Members

P2 Baptist Knights

P3 Love Connection

P3 Children’s Worship

Schedule for September

P3 Children’s Message

Schedule

P3 Children’s Worship Change

P4 Message From The

Nominating Committee

P4 Fortress in Concert

P4 Worship Ministry Needs

P4 Ushers for September

P6 YAK Events

P6 YAM JAM

P6 Belarussian Update

P6 Promotion Sunday Change

P7 Fall Senior Adult Rally

P7 Fall Kickoff Fellowship

P7 Adult Discipleship Programs

P7 Meet-n-Eat

P8 Staff

P5 September Calendar

P2 Our Little Church

P7 Dessert Fellowship

P8 Homecoming

P4 Children’s Choir Ministry

P4 Equipment Needed

In The Interim

Transition

Fascinating word, transition. When Adam’s family was being kicked out of the garden of Eden, Eve was distressed by the frightening turn of events. To comfort her, Adam put his arm around her shoulder and spoke quietly into her ear. “Honey,” he said, “don’t worry about it. It will be alright. We are just going through a little transition.” I don’t know if anyone remembers, but one of the most important groups in our church for the past twelve-plus months is called the T-Team. “T” stands for “Transition.” Transition is not simply crossing the street. It is not just making a few changes. Transition is not the same as change. Transition is moving from one position to another and occupying that position without losing your identity. The people of God seem always to be in transition. The significance of the story of the “journey in the wilderness” has been with us since Moses led the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt to freedom in their new home, The Promised Land. It was reflected in the Life of Christ as he emptied himself and transitioned from life in glory to life on earth as a man. To help complete the transition he went through a wilderness of testing to clarify who he was and how he would pursue his mission of salvation in obedience to the Father. The churches he established still find it necessary to make that wilderness journey from what was to what is now and what God’s will is for the future. Knightdale is nearing the end of their re-enactment of this powerful Biblical drama. Its result is a fresh vision of who we are and where we hope to be in the future. R. Neil Chafin was a founder of the Center for Congregational Health in 1992. The center was responsible for the Intentional Interim process’ effective work among Baptist Churches. The following challenges and opportunities of the wilderness journey (the interim time) were suggested by him:

• To leave behind the enslaving behaviors and attitudes which keep a community looking toward its past and to decide which worthwhile aspects of history, tradition, and practice will be carried into the future.

• To see more effective ways to organize for present ministry; to develop and incorporate new leadership; and to find more inclusive ways of making decisions.

• To take a fresh look at who are the others on the journey with you and how you relate to one another, the neighborhood and community, and other partners in ministry.

• To clarify your identity as the people of God and develop an energetic vision which will call the congregation to better meet the spiritual growth needs of its members to enhance their ministry in the world.

All of these points are in some sense “identity issues.” As you can see, there is still work to be done. The T-Team has uncovered a critical information gap which is being addressed in our Fall study opportunities. On Sunday afternoons we will have an

opportunity to become familiar with Knightdale’s history and heritage, from the beginning of Baptists to the current day. On Wednesday evenings I will lead a study of the Biblical foundations for the Baptist doctrine and practice. Both studies are an effort to close the information gap of our identity. Sign up for one or both.

See you Sunday. ― Charles Dorman

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List of Deacons

2012 2013 2014 Robin Farrington Melissa Abshire Don Holmes Korey Hatch Mark Beasley Philip Humphries Sam Maise Pete Harrell Richy Narron Billy Murray Rick Talley Preston Peterson Jean Raybon Mary Weathers Cindy Russell

Claudia Glover Sept 1 Audrey Barbour Sept 12 Marsha Spivey Sept 22 Carolyn Martinson Sept 1 Adam Beasley Sept 12 Ella Yeatts Sept 23 Sam Maise Sept 2 Diane Pulley Sept 13 Luke Scanlon Sept 2 Ava Straughn Sept 25 Kameron Abshire Sept 16 Gene Anthony Sept 6 Kristin Poirier Sept 26 Tom Earnhardt Sept 6 Sharon Peters Sept 19 Lisa Shearin Sept 26 Clara Whitley Sept 19 Katie Shearon Sept 7 Richy Narron Sept 29 Lynda Sepulveda Sept 21 Rachel Spivey Sept 29 Leland Weathers Sept 8 Louise White Sept 21 Preston Peterson Sept 29 Kate Ward Sept 21 Jean Raybon Sept 11

Mark and Valerie Beasley September 4th

Craig and Claudia Glover September 7th

Baptist Knights for September and October

Baptist Knights are KBC volunteers that ensure the facilities are locked and secure each day. If you need the facilities unlocked for any reason please be sure to contact the church office so that they may help make those arrangements for you. Thank you.

Aug 28 - Sept 3 Brian Martin Sept 25 - Oct 1 Sam Maise Oct 23 - Oct 29 Tim Poirier Sept 4 - Sept 10 Richy Narron Oct 2 - Oct 8 Bill Scanlon Oct 30 - Nov 5 Jim Farrington Sept 11 - Sept 17 Rick Talley Oct 9 - Oct 15 Jesse Ward Sept 18 - Sept 24 James Lucas Oct 16 - Oct 22 Kameron Abshire

Newly Elected Cemetery

Committee Members

2014 Mike Chalk

Charles Harper John Massey

Our Little Church - Part 2, The Journey

We’ve learned new ways of getting along, to deal with conflict and pain. How important each member is to the whole body, to stay close, and not place blame. At a new crossroads we stand now with our faith and commitment renewed. Let us stay our course, count upon God for

We’ve been on a spiritual journey that led us into the past. Some have called it “who are we?” -some say it’s almost over, at last. It has led us into dark places and made the Light to shine in; up high mountains and steep valleys and places some never had been.

He will show us how. Into the future we venture, with our banner for Christ held high. Looking toward a bright future as we tell the past goodbye. –Mary Weathers

Dedicated to KBC in memory of Minnie Weathers.

September Birthdays

September Anniversaries

Newly Elected

Love Connection for

September

(Please send a card,

place a call or visit the

following during the

month of September):

Charlie White

1102 Hodge Rd.

Knightdale, NC 27545

Bill Bunn

5833 Farmwell Rd.

Raleigh, NC 27610


Children’s Worship Schedule for the

Month of September Coordinator: Cheryl Jackson (261-9682)

Sept 4th Lead Teachers Assistants

Crib Babies: Cheryl Jackson, Monique Mackey Rachel Jackson

Toddlers: Rick Talley

2’s & 3’s: Pete Harrell, Volunteer Needed

Children’s Church: James Lucas; DeAnne Talley

Assistants: Kristin and Tim Poirier

Sept 11th

Crib Babies: Christie Hatch, Suzanne Yeatts

Toddlers: Terry Johnson

2’s & 3’s: Volunteers Needed


Assistants: Preston Peterson, Jim and Robin Farrington

Sept 18th

Crib Babies: Debbie Betts

Toddlers: Volunteers Needed

2’s & 3’s: Volunteers Needed


Assistants: Jessica Jones, Courtney Glover,

Valerie and Mark Beasley

Sept 25th

Crib Babies: Bobbie Earnhardt, Peggy Altice

Toddlers: Kim Cameron, Volunteer Needed

2’s & 3’s: Bridgett and Jesse Ward


Assistants: Brian and Holly Martin

Please note: If for some reason you are not available to help on the day that you volunteered to work, we ask that you please don’t forget to find a replacement for yourself so there is adequate coverage during the worship service. Also, if you have a change in the schedule for the children’s nursery or children’s church, please contact the monthly coordinator so that the change can be made prior to the printing of the worship bulletin. However, any permanent changes in the schedule should continue to be handled by the lead coordinator.

Thank you for all your help.

Children’s Time Ministry Leader’s

Schedule

September 4th - Monique

Mackey

September 11th - Bill Scanlon

September 18th - James Lucas

September 25th -

Jim Farrington

October 2nd -

Monique Mackey

Jim Farrington

Children’s Worship Change

Beginning September 11, KBC will undertake a BIG CHANGE in our CHILDREN'S SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP. Children's Church will be held for the full hour for ages 4 through 2nd grade in the Children's Worship Room next door to the Parlor in the Education Building. Please remember to sign your children in and out when you drop them off and pick them up.

We are making this change because 1) to give our children a great worship experience on a level children can comprehend and become engaged, and 2) for safety reasons. As you all know, a favorite game of children at this age is “hide and go seek.” This creates risk if we continue to transition children in the middle of the 11:00 am adult worship service. Thank You- Terry Johnson DeAnne Talley Discipleship Team and Sunday School Director Children's Ministry Team

Ushers for September

Cindy Russell, Susan

Sauls, Stephen Tew,

Steve Peters


Message From The Nominating Committee

We are requesting that each committee and team schedule regular meeting dates and place them on the church calendar. Each committee or team needs to elect a chairperson and other officers necessary to carry out your mission. Please do not assume that the same person will continue to lead but have new nominations and elections as we begin the new church year. Each committee is expected to maintain records of meetings with written minutes of all business

The Nominating Committee thanks everyone who has agreed to serve on various committees, teams and positions for the upcoming year. Working together as a united body of believers and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us will make a positive impact on the church and community. We ask that everyone support and pray for these individuals and that we all get “excited” about what the future has in store for KBC if we “trust and obey.”

conducted and all decisions or recommendations documented in these minutes. This information is to be maintained in a binder and passed each year to the new chairperson. Some committees have done a great job of doing this in the past but all committees should be sure to do this so important information will be documented for future reference. Thank you for following these procedures and thank you for your dedicated service.

Equipment Needed

Please see Sam Maise if you have equipment to donate.

Properties is in need of donations of used, but working, lawn equipment; lawn mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, etc.

Fortress In Concert

The southern gospel group Fortress will be in concert Sunday evening, September 18th, at 7:00 pm in the church sanctuary. A love offering will be received and a “bring a dessert

Worship Ministry Needs

season, so now is an excellent time to become involved. Please see Hal for more information! Thanks!

Worship ministry opportunities are now open in the areas of Praise Team, Handbells and Worship Choir. We will soon begin our preparation for the Christmas

Children’s Choir Ministry

Exciting things are being planned for this ministry so mark your calendar for September 7th!

The children’s choir ministry will begin Wednesday, September 7th. This year, the choir will be led by Sharon Roach, assisted by Brian and Holly Martin and Bill Scanlon.

Golf Invitation

Northside Community Church has invited the alliance churches to participate in the Northside Community Church Inaugural

Golf Tournament Saturday, September 17th beginning at 9:00 am at Zebulon Country Club, Zebulon, NC. For more information or to register go to www. northsidecommunity.com.

fellowship” will follow the concert. For more information on Fortress go to www.fortressnc.com


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

28 8:45 AM Praise Team Practice 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship 4:30 PM Church Council Meeting 5:00 PM Snack n YAK 6:00 PM Sunday Night Live

29 7:00 PM Nominating Committee Meeting 7:30 PM Open Basketball

30 10:00 AM BALL Club

31 6:30 PM Youth Summer Program 7:00 PM Worship Choir Practice

1 7:00 PM Properties Committee Mtg.

2 3

4 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship 5:00 PM Snack n YAK

5 Labor Day Church Office Closed 7:30 PM Open Basketball


7 5:30 PM Fall Kickoff Fel-lowship Meal 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study 6:30 PM GA's & RA's 6:30 PM Mission Friends 6:30 PM S.S. Teacher Meet-n-Greet 6:30 PM YAK 360 7:15 PM Children's Choir Practice 7:30 PM Worship Choir Practice

8 10:00 AM Philathea SS Class Mtg.

9 10

11 Promotion Sunday 8:45 AM Praise Team Practice 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Children's Worship 11:00 AM Morning Worship 12:15 PM YMT Meeting 4:30 PM Faith Expressions 4:30 PM Membership Development 5:00 PM Snack n YAK

12 6:30 PM TwoGreen Thumbs Garden Club 7:30 PM Open Basketball

13 10:00 AM BALL Club 7:00 PM Angelic Ministers Mtg

14 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study 6:30 PM Dessert Fellowship 6:30 PM GA's & RA's 6:30 PM Mission Friends 6:30 PM YAK 360 7:15 PM Children's Choir Practice 7:30 PM Worship Choir Practice

15 10:00 AM Weathers/Knight Circle

16 5:00 PM Fundraiser Setup

17 9:00 AM Northside Com-munity Church Inaugural Golf Tournament 12:00 PM Fundraiser Setup

18 8:45 AM Handbell Practice 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Children's Worship 11:00 AM Morning Worship 12:00 PM Soup & Salad Fundraiser 4:30 PM Faith Expressions 4:30 PM Membership Development 5:00 PM Snack n YAK 6:00 PM Deacon's Meeting 7:00 PM Fortress in Concert

19 7:00 PM Cemetery Meeting 7:30 PM Open Basketball

20 9:00 AM Fall Senior Adult Rally 7:00 PM Discipleship Team Meeting 7:00 PM Finance Committee Mtg. 7:00 PM Louis King American Legion 7:30 PM CMT Meeting


22 7:00 PM Candidate Forum

23 7:00 PM Kid's Night Out

24 Youth - Summer Retreat at Carowinds

25 8:45 AM Praise Team Practice 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Children's Worship 11:00 AM Morning Worship 4:30 PM Church Council Meeting 4:30 PM Faith Expressions 4:30 PM Membership Development 5:00 PM Snack n YAK

26 7:30 PM Open Basketball



29 7:00 PM Meet-n-Eat 7:00 PM Personnel Committee Meeting

30 1 Homecoming Setup in the FLC

September

Promotion Sunday Change The following change has been made in order to provide an easier transition for our children moving up to the next Sunday School classroom. On Sunday, September 4th the Sunday School teachers will walk the children to their new classrooms to see where their new class will be, meet the teacher and then return to their current class.

On Wednesday, September 7th right after the Fellowship Meal there will be a Meet-n-Greet your new Sunday School teacher. The Sunday School teachers will be available to meet with the children in their new Sunday School classroom for a short interaction. Then on Sunday, September 11th the children will spend the entire time in their new classroom.

Teacher recognitions for the 2011 staff will be on Sunday, September 11th.


Youth Events and Missions

Upcoming Events: Welcome New Youth - Sunday, September 11th. YMT Meeting - Sunday, September 11th at 12:15 pm in the Conference Room.

End of Summer Retreat to Carowinds - Saturday, September 24th. Leave KBC at 6:00 am and return by 10:00 pm. The cost is $35 for advance tickets. See Terri Lucas for more information.

21st Annual YAM JAM Saturday, October 15th 2011

8 am - 1:30 pm Q: What’s the Yam Jam?

A: The Yam Jam is an event brought to you by the Society of St. Andrew, America’s Gleaning Network. Hundreds of volunteers meet at a sweet potato field to collect the food that cannot be sold but is still edible. We bag it into ten-pound bags, load it into cars, pick-up trucks and delivery trucks, and send it out to people in need in the Triangle and beyond! In 2010, with the help of over 800 volunteers, we collected over 84,000 pounds of sweet potatoes and sent it to over 30 emergency food relief agencies and non-profits around the Triangle. Q: Where is it?

A: We will know the exact location of the field the week of the event, but the general location is near the community of Four Oaks in Johnston County. Q: What should I bring? A: You should bring water, gloves, and food for yourself and your group. We will provide the bags to collect the sweet potatoes.

Q: What else do I need to know?

• You need to know that there are NO BATHROOMS

in the middle of a farm field, so plan a pit stop beforehand.

• Kids are permitted to volunteer but they must be

supervised by an adult.

• If you want, you can deliver sweet potatoes with

your car or pick-up truck, just let us know!

Belarussian Ministry Update I recently returned from a two week visit with Tatyana, Denis and their family. It was another visit full of mixed emotions. I was grateful for the opportunity to visit, but even more grateful to return home to the peaceful com-forts of America, especially Knightdale.

Thank you to the dear souls who gave money for me to carry to Tatyana and her family. As I shared after my first visit, never underestimate the power of missions. The love offerings, the supplies, the love, care and concern KBC has shared with this family over the past 12 years has made a significant and positive impact on their lives. I know this personally from my two visits and know they hold KBC close in their hearts with love and gratitude. I, too, am grateful to you for all you have done for Tatyana, Denis, their family and me.

To God be the glory...great things He is doing in Belarus and beyond! –Rita

Dear Knightdale Church My family was glad to see Rita again in Belarus. She is always welcome in our home. My family says thank you for the love gift Rita brought with her. Our country is hit bad by the financial crisis. The money will help my family. Denis is playing football in another city and goes to school there. I just finished my second year at the University for language. I want to see you in America in a few summers. My family loves and thanks you for everything. Love, Tatyana and family

Meet-n-Eat

next meeting

Thursday, September 29th

at 7:00 pm

at IHOP in Knightdale

This is a women’s group meeting at 7:00 pm the last Thursday of every month at IHOP. We will begin a Study of Esther by Beth Moore. This month we will discuss the model of Bible study we will use for this program. See Monique Mackey if you wish to order a book.


Worship Opportunities

The Senior Adult Rally is Tuesday, September 20th at Wake Crossroads Baptist Church. Guest speakers will be Chaplain (Colonel) Dudley Neal and Leigha Martinelli from Duke Children’s Hospital. There will be a special Patriotic program,

“Recognizing Veterans - remembering the 10th anniversary of 9/11.” The cost is $11.00, so sign up by September 9th for some fun, food, fellowship and inspiration.

Fall Senior Adult Rally

The menu is: Beef Tips with rice Green Peas Carrots Cornbread Muffins Chocolate Pie or Banana Pudding Tea

Fall Kickoff Wednesday Night Fellowship

make reservations at 266-2471. Cost for the meal is: adults (10-up) $5.00 children (4-9) $2.00 and children 3 and under eat free (Max charge per family - $20.00).

The Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal is Wednesday, September 7th. The service line is open from 5:30-6:30 PM. Reservations/cancellations must be made by noon on Tuesday, September 6th. Call the church office to

Menu: Lasagna, Salad Bar, various Homemade Desserts and Beverages. (Cheese Pizza always available.)

Fall Adult Discipleship Programs

On Wednesdays there will be two opportunities at

6:45 pm, September 7th - November 16th.

Spiritual Disciples Book Study-Worship - Led by Hal Roach. Cost of the book is $8.50. Held in the Conference Room. Scriptural Foundations of the Baptist Faith - Led by Dr. Dorman and held in the Sanctuary. On Tuesdays there will be a Cottage Discipleship at

7:00 pm, September 13th - November 15th.

Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado. Cost of the book is about $9.50. This study will be held at the home of Sharon Roach, 5608 Quail Covey Lane, Wendell. Please call Cynthia Peterson for more information (919-880-3574). On Sunday afternoons at 4:30 pm, September 11th -

November 6th. Membership Development Discipleship-Why are we KBC?

This study details the history on NC Baptists, the history of KBC that resulted in affiliation with CBF and the current connections with RBA, CBF and Baptists as a whole. Led by Terry Johnson and Bill Scanlon. Held in the Conference Room.

Wednesday Dessert Fellowship Beginning Wednesday, September 14th there will be a Dessert Fellowship offered on Wednesday evenings in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Desserts and coffee will be served.

Please note that this is not a Bible Study group, but a time to fellowship and get to know one another.

Knightdale Baptist Church 15 Main Street

Knightdale, NC 27545

Phone: 266-2471 · Fax: 266-0984

www.knightdalebaptistchurch.org

Office Hours (Monday - Friday) 8:00 am until 5:00 pm

Address Service Requested

Staff:

Dr. Charles Dorman

Interim Pastor

Rev. Hal Roach

Minister of Worship

Mrs. Patty Jones

Church Secretary

Mrs. Christi Boggs

Preschool Director


The Mission of Knightdale Baptist Church, as a loving, unified body, is to worship God and share Christ through various Christian ministries,

teaching, service, prayer and fellowship.

Invite Your Friends and Neighbors!

Homecoming is

Sunday

October 2nd

Our guest speaker will be Rev. Jeff Roberts.

There will be a covered dish lunch after worship in the Family

Life Center, so bring your favorite covered dish or two!

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