First Followers First Sunday of Lent
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. 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.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian Sympathy is extended Marsha Ramsey upon the death of her father, Ralph R. Ward, in Oklahoma City. Services were held February 15. Marsha is a former Director of Custodial and Maintenance here at 2BC. CONGRATULATIONS To Laura Sears and Joe Smelosky on the birth of Murdock Robert Smelosky February 10, 2018. All are home and doing well. ST. LUKE’S ON THE PLAZA Bruce and Jennifer Thoman’s daughter, Lillian, NICU PRAYER CONCERNS Margaret Hall now on Hospice. Ken Slater’s granddaughter Mia, ATV accident. Marti Mauzey, recent health concerns. Moira Carder, consultation at Mayo Clinic. Linda Davis’, granddaughter, Cassidy, migraines have returned. Jason Edwards’ father Glen, recovering well following a successful hip surgery. Steven and Heidi Bader’s daughter, Karaline, entering a series of special treatments. ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS Linda Armstrong Baylee Buck Jim & Erma Kay Edwards Paul Speaker Irene Thomas John Tucking Linda Thomas, double lung transplant Kevin Ewing, friend of Jo Lasher Schumacher Elementary School students and staff * Bold entries are new to the list this week.
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 Chip Handrich, Assoc. Pastor, Worship and Music
February 18, 2018
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Brenda Lazenby (11:00)
Invitation to Worship Connie McNeill O God, you are our light and our salvation. Living in your presence, we have nothing to fear. Open our hearts to your word this day. As we hear the story of the call of the first disciples, make us ready to follow Jesus on whatever path He leads us. Cast aside our fears and doubts, and teach us to trust wholly in you. For we ask this in Jesus’ Name, Amen. — Nancy C. Townley Candlelighting Prelude +Hymn of Praise 349 New Testament Reading
Sara Rodgers (11:00) “If You Will Only Let God Guide You” (Hymn 76) “To God Be The Glory” John 1:35 - 42
J. S. Bach (11:00) TO GOD BE THE GLORY
Mike Lassiter
(Pew Bible, page 70, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Words for Meditation We listen to the stories of the call of the disciples and find them interesting but unrealistic. When we look at our own lives, we believe that we could not leave everything to follow someone we didn’t know. We have many responsibilities and ties which keep us from following. But God is persistent. God understands our confusion and doubts. And God continues to call us to be in ministry and mission in this world. It may not mean leaving everything behind, but it does mean being willing to serve wherever God calls us. That’s hard. We want to place conditions on our commitment to Christ. Do you have any conditions? What are your conditions?
Prayer of confession Each Sunday in Lent, we extinguish a candle as we move closer to the darkness of Good Friday. +Hymn 504
“I Am Thine, O Lord”
Prayers of the People
Paul Twenter (8:30) Rolland Yoakum (11:00)
Music for Worship Choral Worship
I AM THINE
Bill Stilfield (8:30) “I Will Arise and Go to Jesus” Sanctuary Choir
arr. David Lantz III (11:00)
New Testament Reading
John 1:43 - 51
Daniel Bunch (8:30) Dustin Williams (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 70-71, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon
First Followers: Andrew, Phillip and Nathaniel
+Hymn of Response 473
Jason Edwards
“Will You Come and Follow Me” Stanzas 1 - 4
KELVINGROVE
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. +Litany of Consecration and Offertory Prayer
Julie Twenter (8:30) Lyndell Brenton (11:00)
Leader: Christ is calling you as disciples. People: Lord Jesus, let us follow you faithfully. Leader: You will be led into fields of mission and service. People: Lord Jesus, where you lead us, we will go. Leader: Listen for Christ’s call to you. People: We are ready to serve the Lord. AMEN. Offertory
“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
+Presentation of Offerings 7
Ken Denton (11:00)
“Worthy of Worship”
JUDSON
You are worthy, Father, Creator. You are worthy, Savior, Sustainer. You are worthy, worthy and wonderful; worthy of worship and praise. Copyright ©1976, 1981 Maranatha! Music/CCCM Music (Admin. By Music Services)
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 473 “Will You Come and Follow Me” Lord, Your summons echoes true when You but call my name. Let me turn and follow You and never be the same. In Your company I’ll go where Your love and footsteps show. Thus I’ll move and live and grow in You and You in me. Postlude All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston
“Lead On, O King Eternal”
KELVINGROVE
David Lowe (11:00) All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Leslie Bunch (8:30) Helen Brown (11:00) Audio: John Hilton Video: Davis Miller
Lyndell Brenton has been a member of 2BC since 1985. He is a deacon, serves as treasurer and an ex-officio member on the church council. He is retired from KCP&L and is serving his third term as Mayor of Liberty. He and Roxann have two grown children, Caitlin (DeSalvo) and Cameron. Helen Brown has been a member of Second Baptist since the fall of 1967 when she moved to Liberty to join the music faculty of William Jewell College. She is a deacon, is involved in the Sanctuary Choir, the Adult Handbell Choir, and Beginning Handbells, as well as many other church activities. Daniel Bunch has been a member since 2005 when his family joined Second Baptist Church. He attended Missouri State University. Last fall he competed in the Rugged Maniac 5k Obstacle Race. Daniel and Lydia have a son, Gideon. Leslie Bunch 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 . Brenda Lazenby, Steve, and kids, Jacob and Katelyn, joined Second in 2014. Brenda is the accompanist for the Music Makers Children’s Choir. Sara Rodgers is a third grader at Lewis and Clark Elementary. She is the daughter of Laura and Gary Rodgers. Bill Stilfield is a Liberty native who returned after spending forty years in Los Angeles working in the music industry. He is a member of the choir, and he and Cathy have been members of Second since 2013. Paul Twenter and Julie have two children, Mallory and Paige. Paul is the leader of the Decision Analytics Consulting Practice at HNTB Corporation. The burnt ends from the brisket that Paul smokes are heaven on earth! Julie is a Pampered Chef consultant. She also serves on our Green team, is active in the music ministry and the student ministry. Dustin Williams has attended 2BC regularly since 1999 and enjoys participating in the music ministry. Since earning his DMA in Trumpet Performance at UMKC, he has stayed active as a freelance musician and educator. In 2016 Dustin and Julie moved to Liberty. Rolland Yoakum has been at Second since 1991. He and Barbara have two sons, Elliott and Mitchell. Rolland is a science teacher at Liberty North High School.
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CHURCHWIDE TUTT CHAPEL RENOVATION SURVEY The Chapel Renovation Task Force is soliciting your feedback to ensure that we create a renovation plan that aligns with what our church community desires. We ask that you take five minutes to complete a survey to provide us with that input. There are hard copies of the survey available in The Welcome Center or you can access it online from our home page. The link is at the bottom of the home page and under the tab “Connections.” Be sure you scroll through the entire survey. The survey will close on March 5. LIVING A JESUS CENTERED LIFE Featured Sunday Class February 18 - April 1 |West Side of Social Room Connie McNeill Leader Do you believe in Jesus or do you follow Jesus? That is a pivotal question and your answer makes all the difference. You see, they are not the same. Discover Jesus throughout the Bible—creator, the second Adam, on a mission, on earth, Savior, cornerstone, new creation. We will share our stories and discover more about our place in God’s story. If we are fortunate, we will learn to walk so closely to the Rabbi that we will be covered in the dust kicked up by his feet. We can be changed by Jesus Christ, covered with His life, and made new. We can follow Jesus and not just believe in him. GREEN TEAM—TODAY Social Room | After Worship We want to hear your ideas for the team this year, and share with you what we have learned during our first year as a team. Whether you have a bright idea, professional expertise, or just a healthy curiosity, we want to hear from you. We have some hopes and dreams about solar power, LED lights, electric car charging stations, energy audits, and things we have not thought of yet. We want to be good stewards of our earth and our church budget.
COFFEE WITH THE PASTOR February 25 | 9:15 a.m. | Oak Room Guests and new members, join Pastor Jason Edwards and a few members of 2BC for an informal coffee. Ask questions and chat about anything you want to know as you get familiar with the 2BC faith family.
SECOND SERVINGS FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Wednesday, February 21 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. | Social Room This Week’s Menu—Church Ladies Spaghetti and Meatballs, Marinated Vegetable Salad (Green beans, peas, corn, pimentos, celery, green pepper, and onion), Garlic Bread, Assorted Cobblers Gluten-free choices are always available. Please make reservations by Tuesday at noon on The Hub or by calling the church office. 781-2824 EVENSONG Following Jesus Through Holy Week February 21 The Entering February 28 The Cleansing March 7 The Teaching March 14 The Anointing March 21 The Celebrating HOLY WEEK DINNER Wednesday, March 28 | 5:30 - 7:30 Social Room | Tickets $10 Table Talk: Communion and Community Dr. Mike Graves, speaker Tickets will go on sale March 1 and must be purchased by March 26.
EASTER LILY ORDER February 18 – March 18, 2018 You are invited to place orders for Easter Lilies that will decorate the sanctuary for Easter. Purchase may be in honor of or in memory of loved ones. The cost is $15 per plant. Order and pay on The Hub or complete an order form and place with your check in the deposit box inside the Welcome Center entrance, in the collection plate or the Welcome Center. Make checks payable to 2BC Liberty and put “Easter Lily” on memo line. Deadline for orders is March 18.
MISSIONS AND COMMUNITY GIRLS IN ACTION CLOTHING DRIVE Could your closets use some cleaning out? The GAs are having a clothing drive. Please bring in any gently used and clean clothing or shoes you’d like to donate and we will get them to a local agency who needs them. Items for babies, kids and adults are all needed and accepted. There will be a sign in the Welcome Center indicating where to leave your items. Thanks for helping us do missions in our community! Collection will end on February 25.
SENIOR ADULTS COFFEE & CONVERSATION FEBRUARY 19 | 1 p.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; the third Monday, it’s homemade treats.
MUSIC IT'S A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION The pipe organ at Second Baptist was originally installed in 1927-28. The dedicatory recital was played by Dr. Fichthorn on Tuesday, March 6, 1928. Second Baptist will be celebrating her 175th anniversary in May. The pipe organ has been in place and in use for over half the life of the church. And there was a pipe organ in the previous church building which burned in 1920. Throughout the month of February, you are invited to an "open console and pipe tour." After worship each week, you are welcome to come to the console for an explanation of all the buttons, stops and whistles. You are also invited to play the instrument. Those who wish to go up to the pipe chambers will see where the sounds are actually produced. If you would like to do this during the week, call Ann Posey to make an appointment. To celebrate this birthday, there will be a recital on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 7 pm. The program will include congregational singing. There will be a surprise at the end. At the conclusion of the program, there will be a reception in the Assembly Room. NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC CHAMBER SINGERS
Please Help Us Extend Hospitality! The prestigious New England Conservatory of Music Chamber Singers will be in our area in mid-March to rehearse and perform with the William Jewell College Concert Choir. These fine collegiate singers need housing for three nights: March 15, 16, and 17. Our CHILDREN Sanctuary Choir has committed most of the houses needed, but we are still in search of 4-5 homes. Host MOPS AT NIGHT MOPS@2BC is bringing back MOPS At Night! If you or families would need to provide breakfast for those three mornings and transportation to and from Second Baptist a friend is interested in joining a MOPS group that each morning and evening. We have drivers who could meets in the evenings, please email us at mops2bc@gmail.com. MOPS is open to all moms with help with transportation if necessary. Would you help us extend some Midwest hospitality to these college kids ages 0 through Kindergarten. We will be getting a small group together to talk about details and would students? They mainly need a place to sleep and some love your input! breakfast! Please contact Amy Duncan at 816-868-1156 or amyduncan@marykay.com if you can offer your home or if you have questions.
This Week @ 2BC Sunday, February 18
Monday, February 19 Wednesday, February 21
Sunday, February 25