january 2013 newsletter for knightdale baptist

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A New Resolution

As a new year approaches, more than half of the American population will determine their resolutions for 2013. Typically, these New Year’s resolutions cover a wide spectrum, from lose weight, get more organized, spend less, save more, pick up a new hobby, and stop smoking. Those are some of the typical resolutions, all reflecting a general awareness of the need for self-improvement. In a report compiled by the University of Scranton, statistics report that after the first week of the new year, 75% of those people will still maintain their resolutions. After the first month, that number drops to 64%. At the six month mark, a little less than half (46%) will still keep their new year’s resolution.

But, you know, that’s not too shabby. That 46% of people will continue in their new year’s resolutions even 6 months later is pretty impressive. That’s nearly half of those who make resolutions that stand a solid chance of reaching their goal for the year. As the New Year approaches, some of you might be thinking about particular goals for the upcoming year in regards to personal health, family time, or

just overall self- improvement. It causes me to think, would we benefit from applying the same mentality to our own spiritual lives and the life of the church? Truthfully, while those New Year’s resolutions are usually very positive and can have beneficial effects if maintained, we should also set certain goals for ourselves in regards to our relationships with God and our activity as God’s church. Where would you like to see Knightdale Baptist Church in 2013? Where would you like to be spiritually over the course of the next year? Safe to say, I think many of us could think of ways to improve both. If we orient ourselves to that line of thinking, of casting a vision of the future for ourselves and our church, we might just find the motivation to accomplish something great during the year. Certainly, we are aware of particular challenges we face as a church, so your resolution might be to help provide means for us to overcome obstacles. Maybe, in working towards your own improvement in your spiritual life, it means better attendance or taking up a new role or responsibility to hone one of your own gifts. There are a multitude of possibilities, but they all start with making that simple declarative statement and sticking to it. Does that mean your new resolution will not wane or falter? Nope. You might find your resolve waning over the course of several weeks or months, but you can always pick it back up. The most important part is not to stifle your motivation and keep pace. After all, statistics also report that it takes at least one month of solid activity for it to become a habitual practice. What is your spiritual resolution for the New Year? What is your church resolution for the New Year? I think what you’ll find is that time invested in both yields great benefits. Just like any new goal, it takes dedication, perseverance, and determination. Where do you want to be spiritually in 2013? Where do you want your church to be? It all starts with you.

—Trent Sessoms

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P1 A New Resolution

P2 January Anniversaries

and Birthdays

P2 List of Deacons

P2 Baptist Knights

P2 Reflections

P3 Love Connection

P3 Children’s Worship

Schedule for January

P3 Children’s Message

Schedule

P3 Ushers for January

P4 Activities Page

P5 January Calendar

P5 For The Dark Times

P6 Youth Events

P6 Backpack Buddies

P7 Wednesday Night

Fellowship Meal

P7 When Christians

Get It Wrong

P7 Coat Drive

P7 Celebrating Epiphany

P7 Upward

P8 Baptist Men’s Sunday

P8 Staff

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Leland and Mary Weathers January 22nd

Happy 4th Anniversary!

the Beam, a monthly Newsletter for Knightdale Baptist Church January, 2013

Mitch Henley Jan 1 John Bruce Parrish Jan 9 Charles Dean Jan 18 Ernie Harrell Jan 3 Bob Jones Jan 12 Rachel Jackson Jan 19 Rena Narron Jan 3 Mae Mitchell Jan 12 Savannah Martin Jan 3 Ann Akland Jan 20 Debbie Murray Jan 14 Hope Beasley Jan 20 Valerie Beasley Jan 4 Charlie White Jan 14 Tim Poirier Jan 20 Joe Johnston Jan 4 Steve Coleman Jan 15 Sue Bunn Jan 22 Vickie Massey Jan 6 Rosa Pulley Jan 15 Payton Wallis Jan 6 Bill Lewis Jan 24 Frances Oliver Jan 16 Amber Mackey Jan 30

January Birthdays

January Anniversary

List of Deacons

2013 2014 2015 Melissa Abshire Don Holmes Christie Hatch Mark Beasley Philip Humphries (Chair) David Hinton Pete Harrell Richy Narron Monique Mackey Rick Talley Preston Peterson Bill Scanlon Mary Weathers Cindy Russell Stephen Tew

Baptist Knights for January and February

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. Dec 30 - Jan 5 James Lucas Jan 27 - Feb 2 Jeff Maynard Feb 24 - Mar 2 Korey Hatch

Jan 6 - Jan 12 Sam Maise Feb 3 - Feb 9 Kameron Abshire

Jan 13 - Jan 19 Bill Scanlon Feb 10 - Feb 16 Tim Poirier

Jan 20 - Jan 26 Brian Martin Feb 17 - Feb 23 Jim Farrington

in the life and ministry of our church. The ministry of Knightdale Baptist Church is dependent on you, those who call this place home. As God has

As a new year provides us with opportunities to reflect on the year that has passed, it’s also an opportunity to gain fresh perspectives on our own participation

blessed you, please consider how you can be a blessing to your church home.

- Pastor Trent

Reflections

Love Connection for January

(Please send a card, place a call or visit the following during the month of January):

Laura Oliver 609 Fayetteville Street Knightdale, NC 27545

Frances Hall

309 N. Main Street Wendell, NC 27591


Children’s Worship Schedule for the

Month of January Coordinator: Cindy Russell (919-217-1551)

January 6th Lead Teachers Assistants

Crib Babies: Cheryl Jackson Rachel Jackson

Toddlers: DeAnne and Rick Talley

2’s & 3’s: Pete Harrell

Children’s Church: James Lucas

Assistants: Kristin and Tim Poirier

January 13th

Crib Babies: Christie Hatch

Toddlers: Terry Johnson Jeremy Tention

2’s & 3’s: Volunteers Needed


Assistants: Preston Peterson,

Jim Farrington

January 20th

Crib Babies: Monique Mackey

Toddlers: Jeff and Cathy Maynard

2’s & 3’s: Volunteers Needed


Assistants: Jessica Jones, Courtney Glover,

Valerie and Mark Beasley

January 27th

Crib Babies: Bobbie Earnhardt, Peggy Altice

Toddlers: Kim Cameron

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

Jan 6th - Bill Scanlon

Jan 13th - James Lucas

Jan 20th - Jim Farrington

Jan 27th - Joe Johnston

Feb 3rd - Monique

Mackey

Feb 10th - Bill

Scanlon

Ushers for January Joe Bryan, Don Holmes,

Bob Jones, Susan Sauls


Activities Page

What is the Hebrew meaning of the word Amen?

A. So be it. B. We praise you. C. Thank you. D. Please, God!

Answer: A


January

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

30 Food Pantry Sunday 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship 6:00 PM Snack n YAK FLC Closed

31 New Year's Eve FLC Closed

1 New Year's Day Church Office Closed FLC Closed

2 FLC Closed 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study 6:30 PM Children's Choir Practice 6:30 PM Mission Friends 6:30 PM YAK 360 7:15 PM GA's & RA's 7:30 PM Worship Choir Practice

3 7:00 PM Properties Committee Mtg.

4 Youth Ski Trip 5:30 PM FLC Reserved

5 Youth Ski Trip 9:00 AM Upward Games

6 Epiphany Communion Sunday Youth Ski Trip 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship 2:00 PM FLC Reserved 4:00 PM Worship Committee Team Meeting 5:00 PM Church Council Meeting

7 7:30 PM Open Basketball

8 10:00 AM BALL Club 6:30 PM Upward Practice 7:00 PM Angelic Ministers Mtg

9 5:30 PM Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study 6:30 PM Children's Choir Practice 6:30 PM Mission Friends 6:30 PM YAK 360 7:15 PM GA's & RA's 7:30 PM Worship Choir Practice

10 10:00 AM Philathea SS Class Mtg. 6:30 PM Upward Practice 7:00 PM Personnel Committee Mtg

11 5:00 PM FLC Reserved

12 9:00 AM Upward Games

13 Baptist Men’s Sunday 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship 12:30 PM Faith Expressions 2:00 PM FLC Reserved 5:00 PM Deacon's Meeting 6:00 PM Snack n YAK

14 6:30 PM TwoGreen Thumbs Garden Club 7:30 PM Open Basketball

15 10:00 AM BALL Club 6:30 PM Upward Practice 7:00 PM Finance Committee Mtg 7:00 PM Louis King American Legion

16 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study 6:30 PM Children's Choir Practice 6:30 PM Mission Friends 6:30 PM YAK 360 7:15 PM GA's & RA's 7:30 PM Worship Choir Practice

17 10:00 AM Weathers/Knight Circle 6:30 PM Upward Practice

18 5:00 PM FLC Reserved

19 9:00 AM Upward Games 6:00 PM Youth Basketball

20 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship 12:30 PM Faith Expressions 2:00 PM FLC Reserved 6:00 PM Quarterly Business Conference 6:00 PM Snack n YAK

21 7:00 PM Cemetery Meeting 7:30 PM Open Basketball

22 10:00 AM BALL Club 6:30 PM Upward Practice


24 6:30 PM Upward Practice

25 26 9:00 AM Upward Games

27 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship 12:30 PM Faith Expressions 6:00 PM Snack n YAK

28 7:00 PM Meet-n-Eat at IHOP 7:30 PM Open Basketball

29 10:00 AM BALL Club 6:30 PM Upward Practice


31 6:30 PM Upward Practice 7:00 PM Personnel Committee Mtg

1 2 9:00 AM Upward Games

although it does — but to illumine a ship’s way beneath heavy, dark clouds or a moonless night. Indeed, the lighthouse itself doesn’t even light up until its surroundings grow dark!

Surely Jesus loves to share our joys, and we praise his glory during life’s bright times. But God’s primary

Lighthouses are now a popular decorating theme for living rooms, calendars, cards, screen savers, towels and more. Many images are infused with shimmering light to symbolize Christian faith and hope.

Yet the purpose of a lighthouse isn’t to look pretty against a sunny sky —

purpose for coming to live among us was to save us from the storm of sin; to illumine our path through

the darkness of death, in all its forms; to be the light guiding all people safely home. Jesus’ light shines for us day and night, rain or shine, to bless us with faith and hope.

For The Dark Times


not needed at this time, but food items are. Listed below is a revised grocery list. Food collection bins are located in the Education Building and the

The “Backpack Buddies” program is an ongoing ministry KBC has with Knightdale Elementary School. Plastic bags, used to distribute the food, are

vestibule of the Sanctuary. Thank you for all your help with this special ministry for the children in Knightdale!

Backpack Buddies

Youth News

On behalf of my family, I would like to thank all those at KBC for working so hard to make us feel welcome. Every new holiday and experience is a first for us at KBC. We treasure the warm wishes and hospitality that has been shown to us. I believe that many in KBC have been granted the gift of hospitality, as it seems evident to us newcomers. Thanks so much for making us a true part of your family. The youth ski trip is Jan 4-6. Our aims for this trip are to enjoy time together, have meaningful conversation (yes, that can happen on a trip with youth), and be uplifted by a Dove award-winning Christian artist. Anytime the youth spend time with one another it invigorates and excites them. This excitement can be

harnessed for Christ's purposes. We hope to come back ready to start a new year serving Him well. When you have a chance, ask one of the youth about the trip and what they gained from it. The excitement might just rub off on you. The youth is starting new curriculum. The title is called the Gospel Project. It is unique because it takes every passage in Scripture to the gospel to see how it applies to us. The creators describe it by saying, "participants are immersed in the gospel and learn how when the gospel works on them, they become a part of the story, too." Find out more at www.gospelproject.com. Lastly, please pray for the youth. My desire is that the

youth be involved regularly so they can grow deep relationships with one another. Relationships are God's conduits of grace. Due to things going on at their age and especially the hectic nature of the holiday season, it has been difficult to have consistency in youth involvement. Please pray that God would allow things to settle for our young people so they may see and experience the life-changing grace of Jesus. Thanks for your help in this. Prayer is the most valuable thing we can do as Christians.

— Joe Johnston (JJ)

This is a list of food items that can be donated:

(Glass Jars cannot be sent home with the kids due to potential breakage.) Oatmeal Ready made pudding packs Granola bars Macaroni and cheese (easy mac or boxed) Applesauce Cans of corn, green beans, peas, carrots (15 oz or less) Pop Tarts Individual boxes of cereal (one serving size) Peanut butter Canned fruits (16 oz or less) Jelly Canned meat (Vienna sausage, tuna, chicken, pork & beans) Nabs/cracker packs Canned pasta, like Chef Boyardee or Spaghettios (16 oz or less) Ramen noodles


Worship and Mission Opportunities

Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal

Call the church office to make reservations at 919-266-2471.

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, January 9th. The service line is open from 5:30-6:30 PM. Reservations/cancellations must be made by noon on Monday, January 7th.

Menu: Baked Spaghetti, Salad Bar, Rolls, Homemade Desserts and Beverages. (Cheese Pizza always available.)

Games for this month are Saturdays, January 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th

Come out and watch the games and support

the Upward program.

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading

beginning at 9:00 am.

can be more about open doors than locked fences, more about serving people than judging them, more about joyful living than

More and more young adults have opted out of Christianity and the church. The reason? Christians. Following Jesus

angry fighting. Join us for this Wednesday night series beginning January 9th.

When Christians Get It Wrong

coats will be donated to the Raleigh Rescue Mission. If you have coats you would like to donate please bring

From January 2nd - 31st the Knightdale Baptist Church Preschool will be holding a coat drive. All

them during the month of January.

Coat Drive

coming of the Magi, or wise men, to worship the baby Jesus. Because the Magi were Gentiles, Epiphany symbolizes the first recognition of Christ by non-Jews. It’s a reminder that Christ came as the light - and Savior - of the whole world. The traditional color for

Epiphany, from the Greek word epiphaneia, means an appearance or manifestation. Christians celebrate this festival each year on January 6th, the 12th day after Christmas. Epiphany ends on Ash Wednesday, when Lent begins. Epiphany marks the

Epiphany is green, indicating life, growth, hope and eternity. Symbols for the season include a light, candle, star, crown, gifts and a globe. Epiphany has become a time for reaching out and “showing” Jesus as the Savior of all people. It’s also a reminder to engage in Christian community and to heal divisions.

Celebrating Epiphany

Knightdale Baptist Church 15 Main Street

Knightdale, NC 27545

Phone: 919-266-2471 · Fax: 919-266-0984

Please note our new website: www.knightdalebaptist.org

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

Address Service Requested


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.

Staff:

Rev. Trent Sessoms

Senior Pastor

Rev. Hal Roach

Minister of Worship

Rev. Joe Johnston

Youth Pastor

Mrs. Patty Jones

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Christi Boggs

Preschool Director

Christians, churches, staff, councils, other volunteer leadership, and ministry partners) into a coherent and efficient whole to accomplish our purpose of “bringing Baptists of North Carolina together for Christ-centered ministry.” Please join as we learn more about our connections to the identity and mission of CBFNC.

On Sunday, January 13th, Dr. Larry Hovis, Executive Coordinator for Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina will be our guest speaker during morning worship. Dr. Hovis has served as Executive Coordinator of CBF of North Carolina since 2004. His responsibilities include bringing together the diverse parts of CBFNC (including individual

For more information about CBFNC, go to www.cbfnc.org

Baptist Men’s Sunday

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