CHILDREN
STUDENTS HIGH SCHOOL NON-STOP TRIP Dates: February 18-20 Cost: $100 Location: Memphis, Tennessee
A NOTE FROM CHILDREN’S PASTOR GWEN PHILLIPS
Includes visits to the National Civil Rights Museum and Sun Studio. Open to current high school students Disciple Now Dates: March 10 - 12 Cost: $50 Location: 2BC and around Liberty Lock-In Rescheduled: March 31 - April 1 Look for more info and a sign-up as we get closer to the date. For those of you who signed up and already paid, you can either receive a refund or use the payment for the new Lock-In date.
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. Visit 2bcliberty.org/serve to sign up for just ONE week, just ONE hour. You will receive a reminder the Friday before your Sunday to work. Please try to find a sub if you cannot work that Sunday, or contact me so I will know there will be a vacancy.
Equipping: Growing Our Gifts
THIS WEEK @2BC Sunday February 12
Monday February 13 Tuesday February 14 Wednesday February 15 Saturday February 18
12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 6:10 All Day 8:30 a.m.
Financial Stewardship Committee | Oak Room Search Committee Listening Session | Assembly Room Emotionally Healthy Spirituality | Social Room Search Committee Listening Session | Assembly Room Stephen Ministry | Room 312 Leadership Development Committee | Room 303 Personnel Committee | Library Room 312 Search Committee Listening Session | Student Ministry Room 609 School Connections Team Second Friends Valentine Party | Social Room Second Friends Valentine Party | Social Room Regular Wednesday Schedule Search Committee Listening Session | Music Suite High School Non-Stop Trip Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
Second Baptist Church belong | believe | become
February 12, 2017 Second Baptist Church belong | believe | become
WELCOME TO WORSHIP! 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.
GETTING CONNECTED AT 2BC 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.
MEDITATION Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship.
COMING UP AT 2BC...
Vision is the ability to see what others may not. It is the capacity to see potential, what things could be. It is the ability to see what God sees, and the God-given motivation to bring what you see to pass. We need faith to see the unseen, and by seeing what God sees for your future, you begin to have vision. This is how you begin to see, not only with your eyes, but also with your heart. Wayne Cordeiro,
SEARCH COMMITTEE LISTENING SESSION The Search Committee for the Associate Pastor of Worship & Music is conducting listening sessions this afternoon and Wednesday evening. The purpose of these session is to listen to you and your opinions about the important search for this staff position. Feedback from our church community is crucial to ensure that we gain understanding of what our church desires in a candidate. These listening sessions will provide a foundation for our process and inform a quantitative survey for the church to respond to in the future. We anticipate launching the quantitative survey in mid-February.
People led by the Spirit of God give their world to God. When the Spirit leads you, your desires are to know and please God. Spirit-directed people gear their whole lifestyle and focus toward the purpose of God. Michael Slaughter,
Your Entire Family is Welcome! 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.
Why do we need to know about spiritual gifts? First, we are told to be aware of them. Second, we are expected to use them. Third, we are stewards and will be held accountable for the use of our gifts. Bruce Bugbee,
ONLINE/SMARTPHONE GIVING 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
Our Ministry Team Jason Edwards, Senior Pastor | Mike Lassiter, Associate Pastor, Community Care and Missions Connie McNeill, Associate Pastor, Administration and Discipleship | Charles Smith, Associate Pastor, Student Ministry | Gwen Phillips, Children’s Pastor | Ann Posey, Worship and Music Associate David Fulk, Interim Worship Leader | Don Brown, Interim Choral Director
CHURCHWIDE
Sunday Feb 12, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. General Church Focus Sunday Feb 12, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Performing Arts Focus Sunday Feb 12, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Student/Youth Focus Wednesday Feb 15, 6:10 - 7:10 p.m. Performing Arts Focus
SURVEY SAYS! All Church Health Survey Report Wednesday February 22 | 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. | Social Room Nick Bartlow and Daniel Bunch will return with more survey data about us. This information will help the Search Committee in their discerning as they look for a candidate to fill the position of Associate Pastor of Worship and Music. MONTHLY MEN’S BREAKFAST Saturday, Feb. 18 | Social Room The monthly Men’s Breakfast welcomes men of all ages for great food, fellowship and lively conversation. If you haven’t been before RSVP to Phil Posey at poseyannphil2@sbcglobal.net. SECOND SERVINGS This week’s fellowship menu: Brisket, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Beans and Dessert. Prepared by the Amazing
Grace team. Meal reservations are due by Monday at noon. You can make reservations or get more menu detail by calling the church office or going online at http://2bcliberty.org/wednesdays. 2BC MINISTRY FAIR Sunday, February 19 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. • 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. | Social Room Come learn what’s going on at Second and how you can be part of it! There is something for everyone, whether you’re already serving at Second or searching for a ministry opportunity. (Plus, there will be donuts)!
MISSIONS POVERTY SIMULATION February 25, 2017| 9:30 a.m. - Noon | Social Room United Services Poverty Simulation is a unique opportunity to help people understand what life is like with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress. Community-wide event. Free of charge. Preregistration is required and limited to 72 participants. Please register before February 18. Call the church office or register on the Events page of our website (2bcliberty.org/events). IMPACT CARDS Second Baptist Impact Cards are small table tent cards that you can take and use at home, or put in your wallet or purse, as a daily reminder to be intentional about having a positive impact in the lives of these individuals who don’t belong to a church. These cards are for your use privately as a reminder to: Pray for them daily Invite them to church Model a Christ-centered life and Share a verbal witness about Jesus. You can pickup one of these cards at the Welcome Center desk or in the vestibule of the Sanctuary or Chapel. They may also be found in the black boxes on the pews.
PRAYER REQUESTS CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Rachel and Jackson Keeney in the death of her husband and Jackson’s father, Donald, on February 4. Memorial service arrangements are pending. Christian sympathy is extended to Mary Ramavathu, who attended 2BC while in seminary, in the death of her mother. Christian sympathy is extended to Laura and Gary Rodgers in the death of Laura’s uncle in Jonesboro, AR. NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPIITAL Paul Speaker Tom Sneed, recovering from hip replacement surgery. OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Becky Whited, rotator cuff surgery on 2/9. Ramsey Bartlow, recovery and physical therapy after surgeries. Orval Groves has moved to the Assisted Living Unit at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. Visits and mail appreciated, but no email or phone calls. Dorothy Bracewell, health concerns. Grandson of Kent and Karin Yohe, George Yohe, who remains in the NICU. The Search Committee for our Associate Pastor of Worship and Music
GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER
The Worship of God
Worship leaders today
Helen Brown has been a member of Second Baptist since the fall of 1967 when she moved to Liberty with husband, Don, to join the music faculty of William Jewell College. She is involved in the Sanctuary Choir, the Adult Handbell Choir, and Beginning Handbells as well as many other church activities. Leslie Bunch and Alan have been members at Second since 2005. They have two children, Daniel and Audra, and a beautiful grandson, Gideon. Hadley Fisher has been attending 2BC for over a year and recently joined the church. He is the assistant principal at Cameron Veterans Middle School. He lives in Liberty with his wife Brooke and their two daughters, Grace and Kate. Amelia George is a fourth grader at Epic Elementary. She is the daughter of Karri and John George. Kim Halfhill serves as the Volunteer Director of Equipping at Second. She works as a consultant for nonprofit organizations. Kim and her husband, Patrick, and their daughter, Kaylee, became part of the Second family after moving from Florida in 2014. Charlie Hughes and wife, Loretta, have been members of 2BC since 1980. He is semi-retired from Liberty Hospital. Loretta and Charlie teach preschool Bible study. Jenny Pickard is a lifelong member of 2BC. She has two adult children and two grandchildren. She retired after teaching 30 years and is currently serving on the Hospitality committee.
Take the Initiative! February 12, 2017
8:30 and 11:00 AM
Gathering Music
Leslie Bunch
Invitation to Worship
Kim Halfhill
Candlelighting
Amelia George (11:00)
Prelude
“Sing Praise to God” (Hymn 315)
+Hymn of Praise 339
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
Richard Elliott (11:00) CORONATION
(Children are invited to join our Children’s Pastor, Gwen Phillips, at the front on the last verse of the hymn)
Children’s Moment The Gospel Lesson
Gwen Phillips Luke 9:18 - 24 (Pew Bible, page 53, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! +Hymn 283
“Holy Presence, Holy Teacher”
Prayers of the People Choral Worship
New Testament Reading
HARLAN
Connie McNeill “Great is Thy Faithfulness” “How Great Thou Art” Sanctuary Choir Ephesians 4:11 - 16 (Pew Bible, page 149, New Testament)
Leader: This Is the Word of the Lord.. People: Thanks be to God!
Craig Courtney (8:30) Swedish Folk Song(11:00) Arr. Dan Forrest Jenny Pickard (8:30) Hadley Fisher (11:00)
Sermon
“Equipping: Growing Our Gifts”
+Hymn of Response
Jason Edwards
“Lord, Be Glorified”
SERVE MONTH AT 2BC Celebrating our servant volunteers as we are “Building God’s Dream Together.”
BE GLORIFIED
In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified, In my life, Lord, be glorified today. In my song, Lord, be glorified, be glorified, In my song, Lord, be glorified today. In Your Church, Lord, be glorified, be glorified, In Your Church, Lord, be glorified today.
When you need to remember something important, where do you write it? Your calendar? Your to-do list? A sticky note? This sticky note is to collectively remind us of something significant in our community of faith.
Words and Music © 1978, Prism Tree Music
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.
Gratitude Moment and Offertory Prayer Offertory
Charlie Hughes
“Take My Gifts and Let Me Love You” (Hymn 670)
+Presentation of Offerings 435
Frank Breazeale (11:00)
“Share His Love”
SHARE HIS LOVE
Share His love by telling what the Lord has done for you, Share His love by sharing of your faith, And show the world that Jesus Christ is real to you Every moment, every day. Words and Music © 1973, Ren. 2001 Van Ness Press, Inc. (Admin. By LifeWay Worship)
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
Commissioning: Search Committee for Associate Pastor of Worship and Music Nick Bartlow, Leslie Bunch, Jessica Greason, Susan Miller, Ken Personett, Karen Rogers, Dustin Williams. Alternates: Don Long, Carol Weirich +Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 249
“The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound”
AZMON
True faith will open up the door and step into the street. True service will seek out the poor and ask to wash their feet. Words © 2005 by GIA Publications, Inc.
Postlude
“Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated”
Alice Jordan (11:00)
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston
Piano: Leslie Bunch (8:30) Helen Brown (11:00) Media: John Hilton, Isaac Langford
As we continue Building God’s Dream Together at Second Baptist and beyond, we have much to be grateful for as a church. Over the next few weeks, you are invited to join Team SERVE as we celebrate and say thank you to those who serve in volunteer roles across all of the ministries in our church. Join us! Write a note to express your gratitude for someone who serves as a volunteer at Second. It can be to an individual or a group. As you exit worship today, please leave your note in the designated space outside of Tutt Chapel, in the vestibule, or at the front of the Sanctuary.
BUILDING GOD’S DREAM TOGETHER—EQUIPPING
As Second Baptist continues Building God’s Dream Together, we must remember that equipping is more than just serving. Equipping is in part responding to God’s call in our own life to serve, but also heeding God’s call to engage others in meaningful ministry opportunities. Here are some ways you can help grow a culture of equipping at Second Baptist Church. Get to know others at Second and introduce them to ministry opportunities that might be meaningful to them. Invite someone to serve with you. Intentionally pray for our servant volunteers. Have a second conversation with someone who has shown an interest in your ministry area. Commit a random act of service—straighten something out of place, say hello to someone you don’t know, offer to refill someone’s empty mug. Participate in the Ministry Fair on Sunday, February 19, and learn something new. Express your gratitude for someone who serves at Second. Take and pray over an Impact Card. Instructions for AssessMe (a Spiritual Gifts Inventory) Visit http://www.assessme.org/7235.aspx OR get started by clicking on the AssessMe icon on the homepage of the HUB. Select the button that says REGISTER NOW. You will set-up a personalized login, which only takes 2 - 3 minutes. (Look for the text that says “It’s fast and free.”)
After you have finished setting up your account, you may login and begin the assessment.
The assessment is in four parts. You may take all four at once or break them up. (Please save the login and password if you plan to take the assessment in parts.) The entire assessment will only take 15 - 30 minutes. Your results are automatically imported into the HUB when you are finished.
While you are encouraged to complete this assessment online, a paper version is available by contacting the church office at khalfhill@2bcliberty.org or 816.781.2824.