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Beyond Our Comprehension

We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19

It’s like your heart takes form outside of your body and is walking around. That was a description shared with me of what it’s like to have a baby. (Thanks for that, Brandon.) In sharing the joys of anticipating and experiencing the arrival of a new addition to the family, this comment struck me as one that truly summarizes the emotion attached to having a child. It really is like my heart is walking, or in my household, army crawling, all around the room. When I got married, it felt like my heart had grown more than I could ever expect to make room for someone else. That feeling magnified at the birth of my own son. I didn’t realize I could love something so much. That sensation brings me back around to the notion we find represented in scripture. Never before could I fathom the capacity for love I feel until seeing it smiling, crying, laughing, drooling, and learning to move about all over the living room floor. As I reflect on the experience, this must be a sample of the way God must feel for His own creation. In a season marked by celebrating love, I think about the love I have felt firsthand in my life. Love from my wife, my family, my friends, and the churches I’ve been fortunate to have served over the past 13 years. Most of all, I’m thankful for the love of God, given that all of those relationships are possible because we stem from a loving Creator who first saw fit to share His own love with us. Because of that love, we have the capacity to love one another. It is that love that continues to astound, amaze, and captivate, love that surpasses all understanding (Ephesians 3:19) so much that we still write, sing, think, and celebrate it. The depths of love we experience are part of the grand mystery of our existence because throughout life we continue to learn more about the levels to which we can receive and distribute love. And that all comes back to one simple statement: we love because he first loved us. This time of the year, when you think about those in your own life who have brought such an immense joy through your loving relationships, may it be a reminder to give thanks to the one who instilled something of his own nature within us, the ability to love and be loved. May you know that you are loved by Him whose love is beyond our comprehension. Happy Valentine’s Day.

— Trent Sessoms

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P1 Beyond Our Comprehension

P2 February Anniversaries

and Birthdays

P2 Baptist Knights

P2 Children’s Time

Schedule for February

P2 Senior Adult

Valentine Banquet

P3 February Calendar

P4 Children’s Worship

Schedules for February

P4 Love Connection

P4 Ushers for February

P4 List of Deacons

P4 Blood Drive

P5 Youth News

P5 KBC BBQ & Bazaar

P5 Children’s Ministry Team

P5 On-line Giving

P6 Operation Christmas Child

P6 Heck-Jones Offering

P6 Upward

P6 Spring Senior Adult Rally

P7 Wednesday Night

Fellowship Meal

P7 Backpack Buddies

P7 Tubs of Love

P8 Sunday Worship Schedule

P8 Staff

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V o l u m e 1 2 , I s s u e 2

Faye Maise Feb 1 Dudley Stallings Feb 7 Jennifer Bryan Feb 19 Susan Sauls Feb 1 Taylor Ward Feb 1 Faye Phillips Feb 9 Don Holmes Feb 20 Jesse Ward Feb 2 Dakota Johnston Feb 10 Percy Pair Feb 25 Connie McConkey Feb 5 Wesley Coleman Feb 12 Barbara Chalk Feb 27 Meghan Crider Feb 6 Charles Harper Feb 28

Norwood and Nancy Hargrove February 9th

Happy 57th Anniversary!

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February Birthdays

February Anniversaries

Baptist Knights for February and

March

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.

Feb 1 - Feb 7 Sam Maise

Feb 8 - Feb 14 Bill Scanlon

Feb 15 - Feb 21 Jeff Maynard

Feb 22 - Feb 28 Tim Poirier

Mar 1 - Mar 7 Jim Farrington

Mar 8 - Mar 14 Stephen Tew

Mar 15 - Mar 21 Brandon West

Mar 22 - Mar 28 David Hinton

Mar 29 - Apr 4 Jesse Ward

Children’s Time Ministry Leader’s

Schedule

Feb 1st - Jim Farrington

Feb 8th - Joe Johnston

Feb 15th - Lois McCoy

Feb 22nd - Bill Scanlon

Mar 1st - James

Lucas

Mar 8th - Jamie

Rosehart

Senior Adult Valentine Banquet to be held Sunday, February 15th following the worship service in the Fellowship Hall. All senior adults are cordially invited to attend an afternoon of great food and fellowship. The youth will serve the

seniors a meal and entertainment will be provided. This year we will have Zack and Brittany Jackson perform music for us. They have performed in years past and done an excellent job. Please come out to enjoy this time together.

Senior Adult Valentine Banquet

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship 11:30 AM Faith Expressions 2:00 PM FLC Reserved 5:30 PM Youth Super Bowl Party

2

6:00 PM Open Basketball 7:00 PM Deacon’s Meeting

3 5:30 PM Read & Feed 6:00 PM Upward Awards Ceremony

4 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study 6:30 PM Mission Friends 6:30 PM GA's & RA's 6:30 PM YAK 360 7:15 PM Children's Choir Practice 7:30 PM Worship Choir Practice

5 6:00 PM FLC Reserved 7:00 PM Properties Committee Meeting

6 7 7:00 AM FLC Reserved

8 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship 11:30 AM Faith Expressions 2:00 PM KBC BBQ & Bazaar Planning Meeting 4:00 PM FLC Reserved 6:00 PM Snack n YAK

9

6:00 PM Open Basketball 6:30 PM Two Green Thumbs Garden Club 7:00 PM Personnel Committee

10 10:00 AM BALL Club 5:30 PM Read & Feed 6:00 PM FLC Reserved 7:00 PM Angelic Ministers Circle

11 5:30 PM Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study 6:30 PM Mission Friends 6:30 PM GA's & RA's 6:30 PM YAK 360 7:15 PM Children's Choir Practice 7:30 PM Worship Choir Practice

12 6:00 PM FLC Reserved 7:00 PM CMT Mtg.

13

14 Valentine’s Day

15 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship 11:30 AM Faith Expressions 12:15 PM Senior Adult Valentine’s Banquet 6:00 PM Snack n YAK 6:00 PM FLC Reserved

16 6:00 PM Open Basketball 7:00 PM Cemetery Meeting 7:00 PM Personnel Committee

17 10:00 AM BALL Club 5:30 PM Read & Feed 6:00 PM FLC Reserved 7:00 PM Finance Committee Mtg.

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

19 10:45 AM Weathers/Knight Circle 6:00 PM FLC Reserved

20

21

22 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship 11:30 AM Faith Expressions 3:00 PM FLC Reserved 6:00 PM Snack n YAK 6:00 PM FLC Reserved

23 6:00 PM Open Basketball

24 10:00 AM BALL Club 5:30 PM Read & Feed 6:00 PM FLC Reserved

25 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study 6:30 PM Mission Friends 6:30 PM GA's & RA's 6:30 PM YAK 360 7:15 PM Children's Choir Practice 7:30 PM Worship Choir Practice

26 6:00 PM FLC Reserved

27

28

1 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship 11:30 AM Faith Expressions 6:00 PM Snack n YAK

2 6:00 PM Open Basketball 7:00 PM Deacon’s Meeting

3 10:00 AM BALL Club 5:30 PM Read & Feed 6:00 PM FLC Reserved

4 6:30 PM Adult Bible Study 6:30 PM Mission Friends 6:30 PM GA's & RA's 6:30 PM YAK 360 7:15 PM Children's Choir Practice 7:30 PM Worship Choir Practice

5 6:00 PM FLC Reserved 7:00 PM Properties Committee Meeting

6 6:00 PM FLC Reserved

7 8:00 AM FLC Reserved

February

Love Connection for February

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

Bob Talley 915 Three Sisters Rd.. Knightdale, NC 27545

Teresa Watkins

4900 Old Milburnie Rd. Wendell, NC 27591

Children’s Worship Schedule for the

Month of February Coordinator: Kristin Poirier (919-266-9602)

Feb 1 Lead Teachers Assistants

Crib Babies: Cheryl Jackson Rachel Jackson

Toddlers: Volunteers Needed

2’s & 3’s: Mike and Angie Wallis

Children’s Church: James Lucas

Assistants: Kristin and Tim Poirier

Feb 8

Crib Babies: Christie Hatch

Toddlers: Terry Johnson Jeremy Tention

2’s & 3’s: Volunteers Needed

Children’s Church: James Lucas

Assistants: Volunteers Needed

Feb 15

Crib Babies: Monique Mackey

Toddlers: Bill Scanlon

2’s & 3’s: Volunteers Needed

Children’s Church: James Lucas

Assistants: Courtney Glover,

Valerie and Mark Beasley

Feb 22

Crib Babies: Bobbie Earnhardt, Peggy Altice

Toddlers: Volunteers Needed

2’s & 3’s: Volunteers Needed

Children’s Church: James Lucas

Assistants: Brian and Holly Martin

Ushers for February

Joyce Richardson,

Roger Sauls, Stephen Tew,

J.R. Watkins

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List of Deacons

2015

Christie Hatch David Hinton (Chair) Monique Mackey Bill Scanlon Stephen Tew

2016

Sam Maise Carolyn Martinson Jeff Maynard

2017

Robin Farrington Terry Johnson “Pete” Harrell

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.

Save the date - The next blood drive is scheduled for Sunday, April 12th!

Blood Drive

help cook the meal that day.

8. Have an idea for how to make this the best auction ever? Let us know!

Planning meetings will be posted in the weekly bulletin and sent out by email. The next planning

It’s time to start getting ready for our 2015 chicken dinner and auction! Your help is needed, so please volunteer to be a part of this event. 1. Mark the event on your calendar - Saturday, May 16th.

2. Join our planning team - Call (919-266-1045) or email (loishmccoy@gmail.com) Lois McCoy now.

3. Search your house or garage for items to donate to the auction.

4. Crafty or artistic? Make something to donate.

5. Have a condo or beach house? Donate a week to the auction.

6. Have a business? Donate a service to the auction.

7. Like to cook? Volunteer to

KBC BBQ & Bazaar

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Youth News

February 1 – Sunday

Super Bowl Party.

The youth are meeting at the Maynards at 5:30 pm to enjoy some food, fellowship, and football. Everyone is asked to bring a snack or side dish. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Come out to cheer on your favorite team or just enjoy time with friends! If you have questions or need a ride contact Joe ASAP. Joe’s cell number is 252-531-6812 - Call or text.

February 15 – Sunday

Senior Valentine’s Luncheon.

Our annual event to honor our seniors is almost upon us. The youth will serve the seniors a meal and entertainment will be provided. This year we will have Zack and Brittany Jackson perform music for us. They have performed in years past and done an excellent job. Please come out to enjoy this time together.

Youth Trip and Fundraiser.

We discussed this summer’s youth trip and fundraising at our YMT meeting on January 25th. More information will be announced soon regarding the details of the trip and fundraising efforts. Stay tuned to find out about the exciting opportunities that await!

— Pastor Joe

Children’s Ministry

Team Meeting

If you are willing to help us review, evaluate, dream about, and plan KBC’s children’s ministry, please join us on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room. Parents and teachers are encouraged to attend - and anyone else with a passion for reaching and teaching our children. Thank you!

meeting is Sunday, February 8th, at 2:00 pm in the

Conference Room. Thank you for helping with this event!

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The Upward Award Ceremony is Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:00 pm.

6:30 pm. Come out and support the Upward

program.

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading

The ZUMC Puppet Ministry will be here to entertain the children at

The missions and ministries of WMU NC are made possible by your gifts to the Heck-Jones® Offering. Follow Me, focusing on the scripture Mark 8:34, is the theme of the 2015 Heck-Jones® Offering. The scripture says, "Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever [wants] to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." The week of prayer for Heck-Jones is February 9-15. We will collect your offering throughout the month of February. Look for the special Heck-Jones Offering envelopes.

The Spring Senior Adult Rally is Tuesday, March 24th at Central Baptist Church, 11109 Poole Rd., Wendell. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the program begins at 9:30 am. The guest speaker will be Bryan Mims, general assignment reporter for

WRAL-TV & writer for Our State magazine. Other guests will be the Damascus Ridge, a bluegrass gospel band based in NC with a goal to spread the word of Christ through song into the hearts of many. The cost is $12.00. The deadline to register is

Spring Senior Adult Rally

Sunday, March 8th. The menu is: Chicken & Dumplings Steamed Cabbage Candied Yams Cornbread Chocolate Pie Carrot Cake Tea

2015 Heck-Jones Offering

Operation Christmas Child

KBC is collecting items for the Samaritan’s Purse shoebox ministry every month. The collection boxes are at the bottom of the stairs in the Education Building and in the hallway at the back of the Sanctuary.

For the month of February we are collecting Toys: Dolls, trucks, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yoyos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and/or make noise (with extra batteries), kid’s meal toys (no guns, knives or military).

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Mission and Worship 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).

This month the Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal will be Wednesday, February 11th from 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Reservations/cancellations must be made by noon on Monday, February 9th.

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

weekend meals during the school year. We need lots of kid-friendly non-perishable food items to maintain this ministry. A list of items can be found in the vestibule of the Sanctuary. Food collection bins are located

The “Backpack Buddies” program is an ongoing ministry KBC has with Knightdale

Elementary School. It provides children from food-insecure homes with

in the Education Building and the vestibule of the Sanctuary. The children and their respective families greatly appreciate the weekend meals we provide. Thank you for being a part of this ongoing KBC ministry.

Backpack Buddies

The Raleigh Rescue Mission relies on the support of local communities to minister to thousands of

men, women and children who turn to them in need throughout the year. We can partner with them

throughout the year by providing them with “Tubs of Love.”

““““HYGIENE TUB OF LOVEHYGIENE TUB OF LOVEHYGIENE TUB OF LOVEHYGIENE TUB OF LOVE”

Bath Towels Washcloths Soap Body Wash

Disposable Razors Shaving Cream Body Lotion Toothpaste

Q-tips Dental Floss Toothbrushes Hair Brushes

Combs Alcohol-Free Mouthwash Shampoo Conditioner

Feminine Products Flip Flops (shower shoes)

From now until February 22nd we will be collecting the above items. These are regular sized items, not

travel/trial. There will be TUBS throughout the church for you to place these items in.

Thanks for your support,

The Mission Team

Knightdale Baptist Church 15 Main Street

Knightdale, NC 27545

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

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. Joe Johnston

Youth Pastor

Mrs. Patty Jones

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Christi Boggs

Preschool Director

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Weekly Sunday Schedule

9:15 AM Koffee Before Church

9:45 AM Bible Study

11:00 AM Morning Worship