"The Beam" for April 2013

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All Over Again

“Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” John 21:25 I like to read. Typically, as soon as I’m done with one book, I immediately find another. This process is helped by the fact that I typically have multiple books already purchased awaiting my attention. It’s this way for me with lots of genres, too. Along with the expected ministerial aids, theological examinations, and general biblical studies, I like to mix in some fiction, memoirs, and, naturally, comic books. (They have words in them, too.) Over the years, there are some books I’ve revisited. It never ceases to amaze me how new details seem to emerge when giving it a second look. After all, it was there the first time, but another viewing might yield new insights not observed the first go around. A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Board of Ministers meeting at Campbell Divinity which coincides with the Spring lecture series. Our speaker for the day commented that, in all his years of studying scripture, he still continues to discover new things. In fact, he remarked that it continues to surprise him after 30 years of ministry, which has given him numerous opportunities to read the Bible through and through, there are still words and ideas that jump out to make the text speak fresh and new all over again. That passage from John has always been a favorite of mine. Over the years, I’ve pondered the other details of Jesus’ life that haven’t been documented. Even in that verse, which emphasizes the events of Jesus’ life absent from scripture, there is plenty to keep us occupied. I’m sure many of you have found that repeated readings of scripture continue to draw out new information, understandings, and insights. Knowing this, it’s a reminder that scripture continues to amaze, inspire, and challenge. It reinforces that the words contained on those pages connect us with a living Savior. Maybe you’ll discover something new. Maybe you’ll remember something that you learned before, but haven’t thought of in some time. It might seem fresh and new all over again.

—Trent Sessoms

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P1 All Over Again

P2 April Anniversaries

and Birthdays

P2 List of Deacons

P2 Baptist Knights

P2 Bridal Shower

P3 Love Connection

P3 Children’s Schedules

for April

P3 Ushers for April

P3 Wedding Shower

P4 Letter from

Finance Committee

P5 April Calendar

P5 Thank You

P6 Youth Events

P6 Backpack Buddies

P7 Wednesday Night

Fellowship Meal

P7 Blood Drive

P7 Alzheimer’s Seminar

P7 Community Outdoor

Cinema Series

P8 Annual Spaghetti

Lunch and Auction

P8 Staff

V o l u m e 1 0 , I s s u e 4

2 0 1 3

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

Billy and Barbara Murray April 1st

Happy 57th Anniversary!

Bob and Doris Talley April 7th


Stephen and Edith Tew April 8th


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

Joyce Allen Apr 4 Courtney Glover Apr 12 Trevor Hatch Apr 21 Nelson Crider Apr 5 Hannah Henderson Apr 13 Sam Farrington Apr 22 Justine Scanlon Apr 5 Alex Farrington Apr 22 Tonya Hollingsworth Apr 19 Jimmy Griffin Apr 22 Cathy Maynard Apr 8 Geneva Scanlon Apr 19 David Hinton Apr 22 Brooks Poirier Apr 29

April Birthdays

April Anniversary

Baptist Knights for March and April

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. Mar 31 - Apr 6 Rick Talley Apr 28 - May 4 Brian Martin May 26 - Jun 1 Korey Hatch

Apr 7 - Apr 13 James Lucas May 5 - May 11 Jeff Maynard

Apr 14 - Apr 20 Sam Maise May 12 - May 18 Tim Poirier

Apr 21 - Apr 27 Bill Scanlon May 19 - May 25 Jim Farrington

Billy and Libby Wilder April 8th


Brian and Holly Martin April 15th


Daniel and Mae Mitchell April 15th


Preston and Cynthia Peterson April 20th

Happy 22nd Anniversary!

Charlie and Louise White April 20th


Bobby and “Pete” Harrell April 23rd


in the Fellowship Hall. They are registered at Belk, Target, and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

You are invited to attend a bridal shower hosted by KBC for Jessica Jones, bride elect of Jonathan Burgess, Sunday, April 14th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Bridal Shower

Love Connection for April

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

“Pete” Harrell P.O. Box 5

Knightdale, NC 27545

Frances Wall P.O. Box 395



Children’s Worship Schedule for the

Month of April Coordinator: Terri Lucas (919-366-9517)

April 7th 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

April 14th

Crib Babies: Christie Hatch

Toddlers: Terry Johnson Jeremy Tention

2’s & 3’s: Volunteers Needed


Assistants: Preston Peterson,

Jim Farrington

April 21st

Crib Babies: Monique Mackey

Toddlers: Jeff and Cathy Maynard

2’s & 3’s: Volunteers Needed


Assistants: Jessica Jones, Courtney Glover,

Valerie and Mark Beasley

April 28th

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

Apr 7th - Joe Johnston

Apr 14th - Monique Mackey

Apr 21st - Bill Scanlon

Apr 28th - James Lucas

May 5th - Jim

Farrington

May 12th - Joe

Johnston

Ushers for April

GA’s

The shower is given by friends. You are invited to attend a miscellaneous shower for Rachel Daughtry, bride elect of Scott Mackey, Sunday, April 21st from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Miscellaneous Wedding Shower


March 2013 Dear Church Family, We are sending this letter to inform you of the financial situation of our church. In order to fulfill our financial obligations during the past 7 months, we have had to transfer money from the Money Market Account to the Regular Operating Account. These trans-fers have totaled $35,900.00, which averages about $5,130.00 each month. If we con-tinue at this rate, we will deplete our reserves in the Money Market Account in approxi-mately 9-10 months. As of March 20, 2013, the Money Market balance was $47,370.00 (+/-), and the recommended minimum balance to maintain in this account is $75,000.00. We need $27,630.00 (+/-) to make up for this shortage. Here is the bad news related to weekly budget giving: we are approximately 20% short of meeting our goal each week. Here is the good news: due to the continued faithfulness and generosity of KBC members, we are ONLY 20% short. To solve this problem, the Finance Committee is challenging each member to increase their weekly giving by 20%. If you are now giving $20/week, then for the next 52 weeks give $24/week. If you are not currently giving on a regular basis, we challenge you to prayerfully consider do-ing so. If everyone accepts the challenge and gives consistently, we’ll meet our budget. If we increase our giving by 30%, we’ll soon be able to replenish the Money Market Ac-count. We want to continue to do great things for the Lord in Knightdale. In fact, we want to do more than ever before. To do this we need for everyone to be fully committed to doing God’s work. Now that we have planted the seed, we know that God will give the increase (1st Cor. 3:7). Pray that God will direct you and others in the church regarding tithes and offerings. Accept the challenge and increase your giving by 20%. Most importantly, please be in prayer for KBC and the financial situation we are currently facing. Sincerely, Finance Committee

March 20, 2013 Financial Report

KBC Total Income Received as of 3/17: $ 75,005.58

Less Total Expenses/Payroll Paid: $ (86,518.01)

$ (11,512.43)

11 Weeks @ Budget Requirements $7,759.62 $ 85,355.82

Less Received $ 75,005.58

Short in Givings $ (10,350.24)

per Week $ (940.93)

As of March 20, 2013 we are currently running $1,000.00 short in the average givings.


April

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

31 Easter Food Pantry Sunday 7:00 AM Easter Sunrise Service at Harper Park with a Breakfast to follow in the KBC F.H. 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship

1 Church Office Closed Easter Monday 7:30 PM Open Basketball

2 10:00 AM BALL Club 6:00 PM FLC Reserved

3 No Wednesday Night Activities

4 6:00 PM FLC Reserved 7:00 PM Properties Committee Mtg.

5 6 5:00 PM Youth BB

7 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

8 6:30 PM TwoGreen Thumbs Garden Club 7:30 PM Open Basketball

9 10:00 AM BALL Club 5:30 PM Read and Feed 6:00 PM FLC Reserved 7:00 PM Angelic Ministers Mtg

10 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

11 10:00 AM Philathea SS Class Mtg. 6:00 PM FLC Reserved

12 DNOW (youth event)

13 DNOW (youth event) 5:00 PM Youth BB

14 DNOW (youth event) 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM Blood Drive 12:30 PM Faith Expressions 2:00 PM Bridal Shower for Jessica Jones 5:00 PM Deacon's Meeting 6:00 PM Snack n YAK

15 7:00 PM Cemetery Meeting 7:30 PM Open Basketball

16 10:00 AM BALL Club 5:30 PM Read and Feed 6:00 PM FLC Reserved 7:00 PM Finance Committee Mtg. 7:00 PM Louis King American Legion

17 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

18 10:00 AM Weathers/Knight Circle 6:00 PM FLC Reserved 7:00 PM Alzheimer's Seminar

19 6:00 PM Family Fun Night

20 5:00 PM Youth BB

21 9:15 AM Koffee Before Church 9:45 AM Bible Study 11:00 AM Morning Worship 12:30 PM Faith Expressions 2:00 PM Shower for Rachel Daughtry and Scott Mackey 6:00 PM Quarterly Business Conference 6:00 PM Snack n YAK

22 7:00 PM Directory Committee 7:30 PM Open Basketball

23 10:00 AM BALL Club 5:30 PM Read and Feed 6:00 PM FLC Reserved

24 Administrative Professionals Day 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

25 6:00 PM FLC Reserved 7:00 PM Personnel Committee Meeting

26 27 5:00 PM Youth BB

28 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

29 7:00 PM Meet-n-Eat at IHOP 7:30 PM Open Basketball

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

1 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

2 7:00 PM Properties Committee Mtg.

3 Set-up for Auction

4 Set-up for Auction

Thank You A big thank you, thank you, thank you goes to Nelson Crider, Bobby Harrell and John Bruce Parrish for installing the water heater in the men’s and women’s bathroom in the Sanctuary! We now have hot water after sixty years!


Youth News

April 1 - Second Coming Day

April 1 marks the third annual Second Coming Day. This event commemorates the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Jesus has come for a third time and we await his arrival for a fourth straight year in a row. He usually reveals himself to little children and those with great faith, as of a small seed. Pray that God would reveal him to your eyes. If you do see Jesus, be sure to let Pastor Trent know so you can claim your prize. For those of you who think I'm off my rocker, be sure to check the date.

DNOW - April 12-14

April brings us the great opportunity to work together with two other youth groups to be changed by God. DNOW, which stands for Discipleship NOW, is a conference meant to interrupt the everyday. It is the event to participate in while you're waiting for the next big thing. It's a chance to get away without actually getting away. The youth

will stay in host homes and convene at Faith Baptist for most of the events. We will hear from speakers who work with the poor and needy at ground zero. It will begin with a prayer experience that is meant to kick-start a weekend of wrestling with God. It will challenge us all and reward us greatly. Make sure to ask the youth about their experience. They will certainly have a lot to share about.

Easter Drama

Benson Grove Baptist Church puts on an Easter drama that the youth will have taken part in. It is very realistic and impacting. I attended last year and was very moved by their performance. Often times it seems that in reading the Bible, scenes just cut from one scene to the next. In watching this presentation I gained an appreciation for how the real life events of our Savior might have happened. This evokes emotion in us, especially when we not only imagine the results of the words on the page, but also hear the whip crack, smell the perfume of death, and

actually see the empty tomb. No presentation is without its faults, but this Easter drama portrays the events so well that the Bible comes alive right before you. And thanks to the good folks of Benson Grove, the whole thing is free.

Family Fun Night - April 19

We will have a family fun night April 19 at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite game to play for what is sure to be a blast. We will have a great night together. Invite friends out to this fellowship event and bring your competitive spirit. It should prove to be a great time for all ages. There may be prizes and food available. Ask Pastor Joe about either helping with this or participating in the event.

— Joe Johnston (JJ)

the food, are not needed at this time, but there is an urgent need for food items - the pantry

shelves are extremely low. Listed below is a revised grocery list. Food collection bins are

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

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

Plastic bags, used to distribute

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

Backpack Buddies


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, April 10th. The service line is open from 5:30-6:30 PM. Reservations/cancellations must be made by noon on Monday, April 8th.

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

Alzheimer’s disease prevention, other memory disorders, healthy brain aging, as well as research participation options. They will also be talking with you about their Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention Registry (ADPR).

The Joseph and Kathleen Bryan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s (Bryan ADRC) Educational Outreach team will be here Thursday, April 18th at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. They will educate you in understanding

The ADPR is a registry for people who are age 55+ and do not have Alzheimer’s disease but who might be interested in helping them in their future studies.

This seminar is being sponsored by the American Legion.

Alzheimer’s Seminar

Blood Drive

Click on ‘enter a sponsor code’ & enter Knightdale Baptist. Or, use the signup sheet at the church office. Please invite all of your friends and neighbors. Thank you for considering this life saving event! — David Hinton

Our Spring Blood Drive will be Sunday, April 14th from 12:30 – 5:00 pm in the FLC. Did you know that only 3% of the US population donates blood? The need for blood is constant, and each pint of blood can help save up to 3 lives. As if saving 3 lives were not enough, everyone who donates

April through June will automatically be entered to win one of three $1,000 American Express gift cards from the American Red Cross. If you would like to donate, and I hope I will see more than 3% of you, please schedule an appointment ahead of time by going to: www.redcrossblood.org.

June 7th - Wreck-it-Ralph

July 26th - TBA

August 23rd - TBA

The dates have been selected for the outdoor summer movie series! The movies begin at 8:30 pm and are free to everyone, so mark your calendar and invite your friends and neighbors!

Friday Night Community Outdoor Cinema Series Returns

Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. No glass containers please.

Annual Spaghetti Lunch and Auction

Knightdale Baptist Church 15 Main Street


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

Notice - Save the Date!

Annual Spaghetti Lunch and Auction

Sunday, May 5th, 2013 Immediately following worship in the FLC

Do you like a great plate of spaghetti? Then join us for lunch May 5th immediately following worship, then stay for the fun and fellowship of the auction and silent auction. Spaghetti plate prices are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, $2.00 for children and

children under 3 eat free. All proceeds will go to the church budget. Auction items are needed, please contact Robin Farrington at 919-266-7690 or Philip Humphries at 919-266-9485. More information will be published in the coming weeks. An organizational meeting will be scheduled soon as well.

Auction 2013

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