January 2013 Newsletter for Knightdale Baptist

Volume 10, Issue 1

2013
a monthly newsletter of Knightdale Baptist Church

INSIDE This Issue
P1 A New Resolution
A New Resolution
P2 January Anniversaries
and Birthdays
As a new year approaches, more than half of the American population will determine their P2 List of Deacons
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 P2 Baptist Knights
smoking. Those are some of the typical resolutions, all reflecting a general awareness of the
need for self-improvement. P2 Reflections
P3 Love Connection
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 P3 Children’s Worship
month, that number drops to 64%. At the six month mark, a little less than half (46%) will Schedule for January
still keep their new year’s resolution. P3 Children’s Message
Schedule
But, you know, that’s not too shabby.
P3 Ushers for January
That 46% of people will continue in their new year’s P4 Activities Page
resolutions even 6 months later is pretty impressive.
That’s nearly half of those who make resolutions P5 January Calendar
that stand a solid chance of reaching their goal for P5 For The Dark Times
the year.
P6 Youth Events
As the New Year approaches, some of you might be
P6 Backpack Buddies
thinking about particular goals for the upcoming
year in regards to personal health, family time, or P7 Wednesday Night
just overall self- improvement. It causes me to think, would we benefit from applying the Fellowship Meal
same mentality to our own spiritual lives and the life of the church?
P7 When Christians
Truthfully, while those New Year’s resolutions are usually very positive and can have Get It Wrong
beneficial effects if maintained, we should also set certain goals for ourselves in regards to P7 Coat Drive
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 P7 Celebrating Epiphany
of the next year? Safe to say, I think many of us could think of ways to improve both. P7 Upward
If we orient ourselves to that line of thinking, of casting a vision of the future for ourselves P8 Baptist Men’s Sunday
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 P8 Staff
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

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

January Anniversary
Leland and Mary Weathers
January 22nd List of Deacons
Happy 4th Anniversary!
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

January Birthdays
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

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

Reflections
As a new year provides in the life and ministry blessed you, please
us with opportunities to of our church. The consider how you can be
reflect on the year that ministry of Knightdale a blessing to your
has passed, it’s also an Baptist Church is church home.
opportunity to gain dependent on you,
fresh perspectives on those who call this - Pastor Trent
our own participation place home. As God has


Children’s Worship Schedule for the
Love Connection for
Month of January
Coordinator: Cindy Russell (919-217-1551)
January
(Please send a card, place
January 6th Lead Teachers Assistants a call or visit the
Crib Babies: Cheryl Jackson Rachel Jackson following during the
Toddlers: DeAnne and Rick Talley
2’s & 3’s: Pete Harrell
month of January):
Children’s Church: James Lucas
Assistants: Kristin and Tim Poirier Laura Oliver
January 13th
609 Fayetteville Street
Crib Babies: Christie Hatch Knightdale, NC 27545
Toddlers: Terry Johnson Jeremy Tention
2’s & 3’s: Volunteers Needed Frances Hall
Children’s Church: James Lucas 309 N. Main Street
Assistants: Preston Peterson,
Jim Farrington
Wendell, NC 27591

January 20th
Crib Babies: Monique Mackey
Toddlers: Jeff and Cathy Maynard Children’s Time
2’s & 3’s: Volunteers Needed Ministry Leader’s
Assistants: Jessica Jones, Courtney Glover,
Schedule
Valerie and Mark Beasley
Jan 6th - Bill Scanlon
January 27th
Crib Babies: Bobbie Earnhardt, Peggy Altice Jan 13th - James Lucas
Toddlers: Kim Cameron
2’s & 3’s: Bridgett and Jesse Ward Jan 20th - Jim Farrington
Assistants: Brian and Holly Martin Jan 27th - Joe Johnston

Please note: If for some reason you are not available to help on the
Feb 3rd - Monique
day that you volunteered to work, we ask that you please don’t forget Mackey
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 Feb 10th - Bill
children’s nursery or children’s church, please contact the monthly Scanlon
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.

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 31 1 2 3 4 5
Food Pantry Sunday New Year's Eve New Year's Day FLC Closed 7:00 PM Youth Ski Trip Youth Ski Trip
9:15 AM Koffee Before 6:30 PM Adult Bible Properties
Church FLC Closed Church Office Study Committee Mtg. 5:30 PM 9:00 AM
9:45 AM Bible Study Closed 6:30 PM Children's Choir FLC Reserved Upward Games
11:00 AM Morning Worship Practice
6:00 PM Snack n YAK FLC Closed 6:30 PM Mission Friends
FLC Closed 6:30 PM YAK 360
7:15 PM GA's & RA's
7:30 PM Worship Choir
Practice
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Epiphany 7:30 PM 10:00 AM 5:30 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 AM
Communion Sunday Open Basketball BALL Club Night Philathea SS FLC Reserved Upward Games
Youth Ski Trip Fellowship Meal Class Mtg.
9:15 AM Koffee Before 6:30 PM 6:30 PM Adult Bible
Church Upward Practice Study 6:30 PM
9:45 AM Bible Study 6:30 PM Children's Choir Upward Practice
11:00 AM Morning Worship 7:00 PM Practice
2:00 PM FLC Reserved Angelic Ministers 6:30 PM Mission Friends 7:00 PM
4:00 PM Worship Mtg 6:30 PM YAK 360 Personnel
Committee Team 7:15 PM GA's & RA's Committee Mtg
Meeting 7:30 PM Worship Choir
5:00 PM Church Council Practice
Meeting
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Baptist Men’s Sunday 6:30 PM 10:00 AM 6:30 PM Adult Bible 10:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 AM
9:15 AM Koffee Before TwoGreen Thumbs BALL Club Study Weathers/Knight FLC Reserved Upward Games
Church Garden Club 6:30 PM Children's Choir Circle
9:45 AM Bible Study 6:30 PM Practice 6:00 PM
11:00 AM Morning Worship 7:30 PM Upward Practice 6:30 PM Mission Friends 6:30 PM Youth Basketball
12:30 PM Faith Expressions Open Basketball 6:30 PM YAK 360 Upward Practice
2:00 PM FLC Reserved 7:00 PM 7:15 PM GA's & RA's
5:00 PM Deacon's Finance 7:30 PM Worship Choir
Meeting Committee Mtg Practice
6:00 PM Snack n YAK
7:00 PM
Louis King
American Legion
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
9:15 AM Koffee Before 7:00 PM 10:00 AM 6:30 PM Adult Bible 6:30 PM 9:00 AM
Church Cemetery Meeting BALL Club Study Upward Practice Upward Games
9:45 AM Bible Study 6:30 PM Children's Choir
11:00 AM Morning Worship 7:30 PM 6:30 PM Practice
12:30 PM Faith Expressions Open Basketball Upward Practice 6:30 PM Mission Friends
2:00 PM FLC Reserved 6:30 PM YAK 360
6:00 PM Quarterly 7:15 PM GA's & RA's
Business 7:30 PM Worship Choir
Conference Practice
6:00 PM Snack n YAK
27 28 29 30 31 1 2
9:15 AM Koffee Before 7:00 PM 10:00 AM 6:30 PM Adult Bible 6:30 PM 9:00 AM
Church Meet-n-Eat at IHOP BALL Club Study Upward Practice Upward Games
9:45 AM Bible Study 6:30 PM Children's Choir
11:00 AM Morning Worship 7:30 PM 6:30 PM Practice 7:00 PM
12:30 PM Faith Expressions Open Basketball Upward Practice 6:30 PM Mission Friends Personnel
6:00 PM Snack n YAK 6:30 PM YAK 360 Committee Mtg
7:15 PM GA's & RA's
7:30 PM Worship Choir
Practice

For The Dark Times
Lighthouses are now a popular although it does — but to illumine purpose for coming to live
decorating theme for living rooms, a ship’s way beneath heavy, dark among us was to save us
calendars, cards, screen savers, clouds or a moonless night. from the storm of sin; to
towels and more. Many images are Indeed, the lighthouse itself illumine our path through
infused with shimmering light to doesn’t even light up until its the darkness of death, in all its forms;
symbolize Christian faith and hope. surroundings grow dark! to be the light guiding all people safely
home. Jesus’ light shines for us day
Yet the purpose of a lighthouse isn’t Surely Jesus loves to share our joys, and night, rain or shine, to bless us
to look pretty against a sunny sky — and we praise his glory during life’s with faith and hope.
bright times. But God’s primary


Youth News
On behalf of my family, I harnessed for Christ's
would like to thank all those purposes. We hope to come
at KBC for working so hard to back ready to start a new year
make us feel welcome. Every serving Him well. When you
new holiday and experience is have a chance, ask one of the
a first for us at KBC. We youth about the trip and what youth be involved regularly so
treasure the warm wishes and they gained from it. The they can grow deep
hospitality that has been excitement might just rub off relationships with one
shown to us. I believe that on you. another. Relationships are
many in KBC have been God's conduits of grace. Due
granted the gift of hospitality, The youth is starting new to things going on at their age
as it seems evident to us curriculum. The title is called and especially the hectic
newcomers. Thanks so much the Gospel Project. It is nature of the holiday season,
for making us a true part of unique because it takes every it has been difficult to have
your family. passage in Scripture to the consistency in youth
gospel to see how it applies to involvement. Please pray that
The youth ski trip is Jan 4-6. us. The creators describe it by God would allow things to
Our aims for this trip are to saying, "participants are settle for our young people so
enjoy time together, have immersed in the gospel and they may see and experience
meaningful conversation (yes, learn how when the gospel the life-changing grace of
that can happen on a trip with works on them, they become a Jesus. Thanks for your help
youth), and be uplifted by a part of the story, too." Find in this. Prayer is the most
Dove award-winning Christian out more at valuable thing we can do as
artist. Anytime the youth www.gospelproject.com. Christians.
spend time with one another it
invigorates and excites them. Lastly, please pray for the — Joe Johnston (JJ)
This excitement can be youth. My desire is that the

Backpack Buddies
The “Backpack Buddies” not needed at this time, but vestibule of the Sanctuary.
program is an ongoing food items are.
ministry KBC has with Listed below is a revised Thank you for all your help
Knightdale Elementary grocery list. Food collection with this special ministry for
School. Plastic bags, used bins are located in the the children in Knightdale!
to distribute the food, are Education Building and the

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
The Wednesday Night Call the church office to Menu:
Fellowship Meal is make reservations at 919- Baked Spaghetti, Salad Bar,
Wednesday, January 9th. 266-2471. Rolls, Homemade Desserts
The service line is open and Beverages. (Cheese Pizza
Cost for the meal is:
from 5:30-6:30 PM. always available.)
adults (10-up) $5.00
Reservations/cancellations
children (4-9) $2.00
must be made by noon on
and children 3 and under
Monday, January 7th.
eat free (Max charge per
family - $20.00).

When Christians Get It Wrong
More and more young can be more about open angry fighting.
adults have opted out of doors than locked fences,
Christianity and the more about serving people Join us for this Wednesday
church. The reason? than judging them, more night series beginning
Christians. Following Jesus about joyful living than January 9th.

Coat Drive
From January 2nd - 31st coats will be donated to the
the Knightdale Baptist Raleigh Rescue Mission. If
Church Preschool will be you have coats you would them during the month of
holding a coat drive. All like to donate please bring January.

Celebrating Epiphany
Epiphany, from the Greek coming of the Magi, or wise Epiphany is green,
word epiphaneia, means an men, to worship the baby indicating life, growth, hope
appearance or Jesus. Because the Magi and eternity. Symbols for the
manifestation. Christians were Gentiles, Epiphany season include a light,
celebrate this festival each symbolizes the first candle, star, crown, gifts and
year on January 6th, the recognition of Christ by a globe. Epiphany has
12th day after Christmas. non-Jews. It’s a reminder become a time for reaching
Epiphany ends on Ash that Christ came as the out and “showing” Jesus as
Wednesday, when Lent light - and Savior - of the the Savior of all people. It’s
begins. whole world. also a reminder to engage in
Christian community and to
Epiphany marks the The traditional color for heal divisions.

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading
Games for this month are beginning at 9:00 Come out and watch
Saturdays, January 5th, am. the games and support
12th, 19th and 26th the Upward program.


Baptist Men’s Sunday
On Sunday, January Christians, churches, For more information
13th, Dr. Larry Hovis, staff, councils, other about CBFNC, go to
Executive Coordinator volunteer leadership, www.cbfnc.org
for Cooperative Baptist and ministry partners)
Fellowship of North into a coherent and
Carolina will be our efficient whole to
guest speaker during accomplish our purpose
morning worship. of “bringing Baptists of
North Carolina together
Dr. Hovis has served as for Christ-centered
Executive Coordinator ministry.”
of CBF of North
Carolina since 2004. Please join as we learn
His responsibilities more about our
include bringing connections to the
together the diverse identity and mission of
parts of CBFNC CBFNC.
(including individual

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
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 The Mission of Knightdale Baptist Church, as a loving, unified body, is to worship God and share Christ through
Preschool Director various Christian ministries, teaching, service, prayer and fellowship.

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