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If you are a first-time guest, we invite you to complete a guest card from a pew pocket or the Friendship Register and drop it in the offering plate so that we may get acquainted with you. Also, text “Explore” to 816-355-4736. We would like to communicate with you via text and email with some brief informational messages over the next few weeks. Your information is private and will not be used for any other purpose than to keep you informed about 2BC. Please see an usher if you’d like a listening aid. Each Sunday in the Welcome Center (just inside the Kansas Street entrance on Level 1), Our Hospitality Team is waiting to help you get connected. This may include finding a Bible study class, showing you where children and student ministries meet, or sharing the day’s activities and schedule. You may also enjoy a cup of coffee at the Welcome Center’s coffee bar and get to know others at Second.
Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship.
“We cannot become what we want to be by
remaining what we are. “ —Max Depree “Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes…but no plans.”
—Peter F. Drucker “Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you your life.” —Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Children’s worship bags, filled with books and activities, are available at the Sanctuary entrances. If you’d like an alternative for your children, childcare for birth through Pre-K is available on Level 2 at any point in the service. Our Welcome Center is also available for those with restless infants, and you can view the service on a monitor there.
In addition to placing your offering in the offering plate, you can give online at 2bcliberty.org/give or via your smartphone by scanning this QR code. We have “online giving” cards in the pew rack that you can place in the offering plate to represent your gift if you choose.
WiFi Hot Spot: 2BC-Guest Password: 2bcguest#01 Church Phone: 816-781-2824
Jason Edwards, Senior Pastor | Mike Lassiter, Assoc. Pastor, Community Care and Missions Connie McNeill, Assoc. Pastor, Administration and Discipleship | Charles Smith, Assoc. Pastor, Student Ministry | Gwen Phillips, Children’s Pastor | Ann Posey, Worship and Music Associate David Fulk, Interim Worship Leader | Don Brown, Interim Choral Director
January 21, 2018
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Eleanor Speaker (11:00)
Invitation to Worship Call to Worship
Jason Edwards “At the River” Daniel Belcher, Baritone
Aaron Copland (11:00)
Candlelighting +Hymn of Praise 1
Kaylee Halfhill (11:00) “Holy, Holy, Holy”
NICAEA
Stanza 1 Men; Stanza 2 Women; Stanza 3 All (parts); Stanza 4 All (unison)
Gratitude Moment New Testament Reading
Milton Horne WORSHIP Hebrews 10:19-25
Milton Horne
(New Testament Pew Bible, page 175)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Communion Communion at Second Baptist Church is open to all who profess Jesus Christ as Savior. Our Communion Bread is always gluten-free.. Worship Music
“Jesus Paid It All” Gwen Phillips and David Fulk
Choral Worship
“We Shall Sing” Sanctuary Choir
arr. Wayne Barrett (8:30)
Text: Chris Thacker (11:00) Music: Jerry Cauley
This anthem is a gift of Donna and Thomas Howell in honor of the Sanctuary Choir of Second Baptist Church.
We shall sing in the light of morning, when sun and souls arise, to greet the grace of daybreak, opening our eyes. We shall sing by evening starlight, with quieter praise confessed, for days of love and labor, giving way to rest. We shall sing for truth to guide us, all along our pilgrim way, leading us in kindness, when feet are prone to stray. We shall sing forevermore, amen, for greater Love we’ve known, chasing us to distant lands and bringing us back home. How joyful the hearts of those who sing, how beautiful the hands of those who serve, how wonderful the grace we know in Christ; our praise to him we raise in every heart. Alleluia to the Father. Alleluia to the Son. Alleluia to the Spirit, our praise to him we raise in every heart. We shall sing in the light of morning, when sun and souls arise, to greet the grace of daybreak, opening our eyes. We shall sing by evening starlight, with quieter praise confessed, for days of love and labor, giving way to rest. We shall sing for truth to lead us and call our hearts back home, We shall sing forevermore, amen, for greater love we’ve known.
+Passing the Peace +Hymn 150 New Testament Reading
Leader: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. Congregation: And also with you. “As With Gladness Men of Old”
DIX
GIVE 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Mike Lassiter
(New Testament Pew Bible page 141)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Morning Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever. Amen. Offertory
“All the Way My Savior Leads Me” Gwen Phillips and David Fulk
arr. Gene Bartlett (8:30)
“I Must Tell Jesus” Sanctuary Choir Daniel Belcher, Soloist
arr. Lloyd Larson (11:00)
+Presentation of Offerings 706 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen Old Testament Reading
Mike Lassiter
GROW Deuteronomy 6:4--9, 20-25
OLD
100TH, alt.
Jason Edwards
(Pew Bible, page 127, Old Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon +Hymn of Response 265
“The First Three: Worship, Give & Grow”
Jason Edwards
“When We Are Living”
SOMOS DER SEÑOR
The worship of the living God invites our response. Those who wish to profess faith in Christ and/or to unite with the church are invited to come forward and share your decision with the pastor.
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 597 “He Keeps Me Singing” SWEETEST NAME Feasting on the riches of His grace, resting ‘neath His sheltering wing, Always looking on His smiling face, that is why I shout and sing. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, sweetest name I know, fills my every longing, keeps me singing as I go. Postlude
“The Master Has Come and Called Us”
Rick Deasley (11:00)
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston
Piano: Leslie Bunch Audio: John Hilton Video: Craig Dempsey
FLOWERS Today’s worship flowers are given to the Glory of God by Ann Posey, Don Brown, and David Fulk in gratitude for the congregation’s myriad expressions of love, support, participation, and appreciation during the interim, and with best wishes to Chip and Marcie Handrich as they begin their ministry among us. WELCOME We welcome Chip Handrich to our church staff today as Associate Pastor of Worship and Music.. Chip’s first choir rehearsal will be this Wednesday evening at 7:15. What a great time to join the Sanctuary Choir!
Churchwide Hymn Sing and Reception Welcoming Chip and Marcie Handrich Sunday, January 28 Hymn Sing 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Sanctuary Reception 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Social Room This church-wide hymn sing to welcome Chip and Marcie will be led by David Fulk, Bill Stilfield, and Ron Whited. They presented it at the Corbin Theatre in September. Enjoy choosing your favorite hymns played by Ron. Some hymn medleys in a jazz/gospel style will also be lead by Bill and David. As a part of the afternoon reception, please bring notes of encouragement for Chip & Marcie to welcome them to our community. In addition, if you would also like to participate in ‘pounding’ the Handrichs, we ask that you consider providing gift cards to local grocery stores (e.g. Sprouts, HyVee, Aldi’s, Price Chopper, Natural Grocers) so they can get to know which stores best meet their needs.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
Grammy Award-winning baritone Daniel Belcher has sung more than 70 operatic roles in many of the world’s music capitals, he grew up in St. Joseph, Mo. He majored in vocal performance at William Jewell and frequented the WJC Study Nights hosted at 2BC. He was graduated in 1992. He came to international attention in 2004 while singing in Paris. London’s The Guardian said, Belcher was “possessing the kind of powerhouse stuff that indicates a star in the making.” While performing around the world, Daniel makes his home in Liberty with his wife, Kathleen, and their daughter, Madeline. Leslie Bunch is a retired teacher, having spent 29 years teaching middle school vocal music. Presently, she works as a free-lance accompanist throughout the Kansas City area. She and Alan joined 2BC in 2005. They have two grown, married children and one grandson. Leslie is active in the music ministry as well as serving on Church Council and the search committee for the Associate Pastor of Worship and Music. Kaylee Halfhill is a third grader at Westview Elementary in Excelsior Springs. She is the daughter of Kim and Patrick Halfhill. Milton Horne is Professor of Religion and Coordinator of Faith and Learning at William Jewell College. He and Karen have been members of 2BC since 1986. Milton is a certified piano technician and is the caretaker of all the church’s pianos.
Eleanor Speaker maintains the church archives which holds the papers and objects related to the church's history. From time to time, she plays for the Gathering and teaches Bible and mission studies.
Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Allen Zugelter, former pastor of Liberty United Methodist, upon his death on January 3, 2018. Please keep Allen's family, friends, congregation, and the community in your prayers. WELCOME CHIP AND MARCIE HANDRICH Temporary Address: 217 East Franklin Liberty, MO 64068 PRAYER CONCERNS Mavis Groves recovering from surgery Steve Trischler’s nephew, Cody McDonald, diagnosed with cancer and awaiting surgery. Nan Olmsted, health concerns. Linda and Mark Davises’ granddaughter, Cassidy Paul, ongoing treatment for migraine headaches. Kevin Weaver’s brother, Walt Weaver, recent bone marrow transplant not successful, cancer returned. ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS Eileen Alverson Pat Hornaday Linda Armstrong Jim & Erma Kay Edwards Jacob Newman, Kathleen Edward’s grandson Susi Seely Earl O’Rourke, Erin Lankford’s father John Shank’s brother, Mike Baylee Buck Paul Speaker Irene Thomas Carol & John Tucking Linda Thomas, double lung transplant Schumacher Elementary School students and staff
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CHURCHWIDE
JANUARY 21 CHURCH CONFERENCE AND CHILI COOKOFF 12:15 p.m. (following 11:00 a.m. worship) Please join us immediately after worship for lunch, a Chili Cook-off, and the first quarter Church Conference. Please pickup your children from Worship Child Care for lunch. Child care is provided during Church Conference. SECOND SERVINGS FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Wednesday, January 24 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Social Room This Week’s Menu—J&S Pizza Pizza Choice, including gluten free Salad Cookies Gluten-free choices are always available.
Please make reservations by Tuesday at noon on The Hub or by calling the church office. 781-2824
Spiritual Growth Option: Spiritual Leadership led by Nick Bartlow Room 303 Service Option: Coordinated by Larry Gregory Social Room
SENIOR ADULTS
COFFEE & CONVERSATION FEBRUARY 5 | 10 a.m. | SOCIAL ROOM Our Senior Adult Ministry hosts a twice-monthly Coffee & Conversation open to all. No reservations needed; just bring a friend and your coffee mug! The first Monday features donuts (bring a dollar if you’d like some); the third Monday, it’s homemade treats.
STUDENTS
Non-Stop 2018: Sweet Home Chicago! February 16-18 in the Windy City Details: Who: High School Students Cost: $100 Hub reservations are now open.
CHILDREN WORSHIP CHILD CARE
We have a critical need for people to show God’s love to our youngest members (birth through Pre-K) in Worship Childcare during the 11:00 service.
SECOND SESSIONS January 10 through February 7, 2018 | 6:45 – 7:15 Details on classes available at 2bcliberty.org/Wednesday Visit 2bcliberty.org/serveat2bc to sign up for just ONE Sunday, just ONE hour. If you do not have a Bible Study Option: 1,2,3 John and Jude led by computer for sign up, please call Gwen Phillips. Sanford Beckett Room 304-305 (816-729-5580) or see her in person with a date. 2BC MINISTRY FAIR
Sunday, January 28, 2018 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. • 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. • 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. | Social Room You are invited to participate in the 3rd Annual Ministry Fair at 2BC. The Ministry Fair will provide a time for individuals to explore service opportunities at 2BC. We invite each ministry area to host a half-table to share information about their overall ministry and volunteer needs. The goal of this event is to provide a space for ministry leaders to make intentional connections with those seeking meaningful ways to engage in ministry. This is an excellent way to learn about the work of our church ministries. The Ministry Fair is part of a month-long focus on equipping.
Sunday, January 21
After 11:00 Chili Cook-off and Church Conference Worship 5:00 p.m.
Personnel Committee Student Choir Stephen Ministry Peer Supervision
6:00 p.m.
School Connections Student Innermission
Wednesday, January 24
5:45 p.m.
Second Servings
6:00 p.m.
Children’s Handbell Choir (Grades 4 & 5)
6:15 p.m.
Sanctuary Handbell Choir Student Small Groups
6:30 p.m.
Second Sessions IV
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Children’s Mission Groups Justice Community Group
7:15 p.m.
Sanctuary Choir
Friday, January 26
9:30 a.m.
MOPS Steering Team
Sunday, January 28
8;30 a.m.
Worship, Tutt Chapel
8:55 a.m.
Middle School Handbell Choir
9:00 a.m.
Children’s Choirs Ministry Fair
9:45 a.m.
Bible Study Classes, All Ages
11:00 a.m.
Worship, Sanctuary
4:00 p.m.
Hymn Sing & Reception
5:00 p.m.
Student Choir
6:00 p.m.
Student Innermission
Church office hours are M - F, 8:30 - 4:30. If you need assistance outside of those hours, please call the church and follow the prompts for the Minister on Call. 816-781-2824. More calendar information is available on The Hub.