Community Groups provide a safe place to build friendships that will help us follow Jesus. At Knollwood we have 12 community groups (6 are full) and 3 Women's Bible Studies that meet weekly or twice a month. There are groups for singles, young adults, couples, families, empty-nesters, grandparents, etc. Plus, we have added a NEW Community Group which will meet twice a month, on Sundays at 11:45 AM in the Murphy Room. This group is great for people who are not currently active in a Community Group!

Want more information? Click on the button below or go to knoll.org/community. Questions? Contact Carie Thomas at [email protected].

KCC members should have received a mailing this week containing proposed amendments to the KCC by-laws. Please contact Kathryn Howell ([email protected]) if you are a KCC member and did not receive the mailing.

Q/A sessions: 

February 15, 7 PM (Murphy Room) 

February 22, 7 PM (Murphy Room)  

Please contact Kathryn if you would like a Zoom link for either Q/A session.

Business Meeting to Approve Proposed Amended By-Laws:

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Please contact Bob Thomas (Elder Board Chairman, [email protected]) or David Oakley (Executive Pastor, [email protected]) with any questions.

We’ve got a brand new article on our website in which Pastor Chris details five ways to encourage one another. Click the button below to check it out. While you’re there, don’t forget to give it a like, comment, and share the piece.

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES COURSE

SUNDAYS IN THE MURPHY ROOM

Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00am in the month of February for this four week course designed to help you connect with God in a deeper way. Led by Knollwood's very own Elijah Hearin, we will dive into the following topics:

• FEB 4: The Goal of the disciplines
• FEB 11: Scripture
• FEB 18: Meditation
• FEB 25: Prayer

We hope to see you there!

FUSION GIRLS (GRADES 4-6)

BIBLE STUDY 9-10 AM

SUNDAY MORNINGS IN FEBRUARY

“Who am I?” is a question that many kids are being challenged to answer. To answer this question, we must first ask “Who does God say I am?” Fusion Girls are invited to a special time of fun and Bible Study on Sunday mornings in February!

We’ll have a breakfast treat, get to know each other, and talk about finding our identity in Christ. A study book will be provided to each girl attending.

On Sunday, March 3rd, we’ll celebrate finishing the study by going out for breakfast! You don’t have to come every Sunday, just come when you can! Sarah Seigle will be leading this study.

FUSION BOYS TRAMPOLINE PARK

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19

10:00AM - 1:00PM

School is out and the boys are hitting the park! We’re meeting up at a Trampoline Park in Woodbridge that has it all - High-Ropes Course, Climbing Walls, Trampoline Dodgeball, Ninja Warrior Course, Bounce House Fun, and more! After jumping our hearts out, we’ll hit Chick-Fil-A for lunch. Click on the signup button below for details. Email Mary Mendez at [email protected] with any questions. We’ll see you there!!

KNOLLWOOD PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION!

It’s that time of year…preschool registration for 2024/2025! If you have a preschooler and you are interested in learning more about our amazing Knollwood Preschool, please contact Kristin O'Dell to arrange a tour. Registration for Knollwood families began on February 7th and as a church member, your registration fee is waived. Registration opens to the general public on February 14. You can learn more about us at knoll.org/preschool and by taking a tour of our incredible school.

Bring anything you want to work on: Knitting, Drawing, Painting, Coloring, Crocheting, Scrapbooking, etc. Please bring a sweet or salty snack to share. Email Michele Fisher at [email protected] with any questions. Click on the button below to register.

We’ll play laser tag, eat some tasty snacks, and play more games! This will be a great opportunity for students to invite their friends. Please reach out to Moises ([email protected]) or Liz ([email protected]) with any questions!

Join us as all ages come together for a night of fun! We’ll play several rounds of BINGO (with prizes!) and enjoy a POTLUCK meal together. The games are FREE! Just sign up to bring a dish to share! Email Mary Mendez with any questions at [email protected].

Save the Date! VBS will be Tuesday, July 9 to Friday, July 12 this summer. We will have an evening VBS (5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) for kids Age 4 to Grade 6 (includes rising 7th graders). Registration for VBS will open in April...but don't worry...you can sign up to volunteer as early as TODAY! There are so many ways to help out with VBS, so if you are interested in being part of this amazing way to serve families and teach kids about Jesus, please reach out to Katie Conaway, our Kids Ministry Director.

Do you ever read the Bible and have a sense that there is a deeper meaning or significance that you can’t quite figure out? Or do you sometimes wonder why others are able to draw something out of a passage of Scripture that you didn’t see until they pointed it out? If so, we hope you’ll make plans to come to a Biblical Theology Workshop for Women, hosted by Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield, VA. Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie will lead participants in reviewing the key events of the Bible’s story and the major sections of the Bible. This workshop is for those who are new to the Bible as well as those who have been studying it for a lifetime--and everyone in between. Click the button below for more information and to register.

Thinking of volunteering with Sanctity of Life Ministries? Join us at one of our upcoming orientations to learn more:

• February 14, Burke Community Church
• March 13, Engleside Baptist in Alexandria
• April 17, Summit Church in Springfield

For more information or to register, please visit slmgetinvolved.org or click the button below.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Weekly Need = $18,269

Weekly Giving = $24,286

Year to Date Budget = $347,103

Year to Date Income = $363,666

Year to Date Expenses = $327,567

Point of Contact: Pastor David Oakley

FEB 11 Spiritual Disciplines Class Part 2

FEB 11 Fusion Girls Bible Study

FEB 15 By-Laws Q/A Session

FEB 19 Fusion Boys Trampoline Park

FEB 22 By-Laws Q/A Session

FEB 23 Ladies Craft Night

FEB 23 KSM Late Night

FEB 25 Communion

MAR 01 Church-Wide Bingo

MAR 03 Food Pantry Collection

MAR 03 Church Business Meeting