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.
Send: Mobilizing Our Faith
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. If we're going to impact our world in the name of Jesus, it will be because people like you and me took action in the power of the Spirit. Ever since the mission and ministry of Jesus, God has never stopped calling for a movement of "Little Jesuses" to follow him into the world and unleash the remarkable redemptive genius that lies in the very message we carry. Given the situation of the Church in the West, much will now depend on whether we are willing to break out of a stifling herd instinct and find God again in the context of the advancing kingdom of God.” ― Alan Hirsch, The Forgotten Ways: Reactivating the Missional Church
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.
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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
Sermon
“Sending and Serving: Mobilizing Our Faith”
Jason Edwards
Take the Initiative! February 19, 2017
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Brenda Lazenby
Invitation to Worship
Mike Lassiter
Candlelighting
Prelude +Hymn of Praise 5
Amelia George (11:00) “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” (Hymn 650)
Curt Oliver
“Come, Great God of All the Ages”
ABBOT’S LEIGH
+ Hymn of Commissioning 481
“Go to the World”
SINE NOMINE
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 +Presentation of Offerings 435
Jen and Jeremy Huffman
“I Will Be Your God” (Hymn 251)
Anna Laura Page
“Share His Love”
SULLIVAN
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)
Gospel Reading
Matthew 28:16-20
Sue Hasty (8:30) Ed Gilliland (11:00)
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
(Pew Bible, page 26, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God Choral Worship
An invitation to silent prayer “A New Song” Sanctuary Choir
Prayers of the People Hymn 697 Old Testament Reading
Lloyd Larson
Genesis 12: 1-4 (Pew Bible, page 7 , Old Testament)
Leader: This Is the Word of the Lord.. People: Thanks be to God!
AZMON
Words © 2005 by GIA Publications, Inc.
Jeff Buscher (8:30) Sue Wright 11:00) “This Is My Song”
+The Sending Forth 249 “The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound” If what we have, we freely share to meet our neighbor’s need, then we extend the Spirit’s care through every selfless deed.
-Postlude
“The God of Abraham Praise”
Richard Elliott
FINLANDIA
Mike Hasty (8:30) Bill Gossett (11:00)
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston
Piano: Linda Greason (8:30) Angie Fuller (11:00) Audio: John Hilton Video: Ben Lassiter
SERVE MONTH AT 2BC Celebrating our servant volunteers as we are “Building God’s Dream Together.” 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. 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.
A REPORT FROM THE SEARCH COMMITTEE The Search Committee for the Associate Pastor of Worship & Music would like to thank our church family for participating and providing feedback in the listening sessions. If you still would like to provide feedback, you may e-mail us at searchcommittee@2bcliberty.org or contact one of the committee members directly.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Norma James and family in the death of her husband, Bob James, on February 15. A memorial service will be held at 2BC on March 11. Christian sympathy is extended to Mary Ramavathu, who attended 2BC while in seminary, in the death of her mother. CHILDREN’S MERCY HOSPITAL Ramsey Bartlow, therapy following surgery. NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPIITAL Tom Sneed, hip replacement therapy. LIBERTY HEALTH AND WELLNESS Rayma Gragg, Roxann Brenton’s sister.
Be aware that on Feb 23, we anticipate launching a survey to quantify what we have heard in our listening sessions. The survey will be administered online as well as paper. This survey will remain live for 2 weeks to ensure that everyone who wants to participate can. Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you.
HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Paul Speaker Ray Kesner, pacemaker Becky Whited, rotator cuff surgery
Nick Bartlow, Leslie Bunch Jessica Greason Don Long Susan Miller Ken Personett Karen Rogers Carol Weirich Dustin Williams
OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Kathy Benavidez, pending surgery Joanne Lassiter, mike’s sister-in-law, awaiting test results. Alyssa Hoffman, awaiting test results. Dorothy Bracewell, health concerns. Babies Eleanor and Asher Swanson Smith. George Yohe, grandson of Kent and Karin Yohe, who remains in the NICU. The Search Committee for our Associate Pastor of Worship and Music
Jeff Buscher is the Chaplain at Jewell and has served there since 2004. He is a member of Second Baptist. His wife is Kayle. His grown children were active in the youth group. His daughter Kenna works for Cerner, and his son James is married and they have a new grandson named Jonah. James, Jen & Jonah live in Helena, Montana. Jeff is currently chairing the Missions Committee and also coordinates Jewell’s Village Partners international service projects. Amelia George is a fourth grader at Epic Elementary. She is the daughter of Karri and John George. Ed Gilliland has been a member since 1984. He enjoys helping with various tasks at the church and can often be found driving the shuttle for Second Friends Preschool, missions, and children and students. He and his wife, Mary, especially like spending time with their grandchildren, Dak and Dani. Bill Gossett is married to Becky Gossett and has 3 grown children: Ian, Drew, Chloe.
Mike and Sue Hasty have four children and seven grandchildren. Mike is director of Public Safety for the City of Gladstone, serving as both the Police Chief and Fire Chief. Sue is a Senior Human Resources Associate at Ferrellgas. Jen Huffman is mother to Caroline, James and John Thomas. She writes books for children and takes amazing photographs! Jeremy Huffman is a senior business development manager for Alliant Teksystems. Brenda Lazenby, husband Steve, and kids Jacob and Katelyn, joined Second in 2014. Brenda is the accompanist for the Music Makers Children’s Choir. Sue Wright and Dick live in Liberty with their cats, Bootsy and Beau. She is a graduate of William Jewell College and the University of Missouri School of Social Work. Sue serves as a Mentor Mom for MOPS, greets at the front doors on Sunday mornings, and serves as a deacon. She also loves helping to coordinate writers for and edit the Advent Devotional Booklet.
CHURCHWIDE 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. 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)! ASH WEDNESDAY March 1 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary This will be the beginning of our special worship emphasis through Lenten, Together We Believe. This service is entitled “The Plural “I” and will focus on the first two words of the Apostles Creed, “I believe.” Discussion will focus on how we use this individualistic sounding phrase as a communal confession.
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. BOOK AND A BUCK 2BC will be collecting Christian books and Bibles to help fill a developing seminary library abroad. The goal is to collect one ton of “church” books along with the money necessary to ship the books to the seminary. Watch for collection spots beginning in March and ending in July.
SENIOR ADULTS Coffee n’ Conversation February 20 | 1:00 p.m. | Social Room All senior adults are invited to come for a hot cup of coffee, homemade treats, and good conversation.
SEND Opportunities for 2017 In As Much Ministries Deep clean food storage area at least twice a year. Dates TBA. Contact: Tom Lankford
Student Trip June 18-23.
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. SEND OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2017
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Middle School Trip Dates: June 26-29. Contact: Charles Smith.
Thailand Continued Partnership exploration, possible women’s trip in June. Contact: Christy Edwards.
All church trip Dates July 29-Aug 3. Contact: Mike Lassiter. Serve Liberty Sunday May 7 worship followed by a time of service. Various opportunities will be presented for participation. Contact: Mike Lassiter. Global 6K for Water Dates May 6 at English Landing, Parkville or your own neighborhood.
Team World Vision Raise money for and awareness of the need of clean water in Africa. Contact: Michelle Prindle Books on Mission Dates July 22-27 Shelby, North Carolina. Contact: Karen Rogers Rebuilding Together Clay County Dates Oct 7. Contact: John George or Mark Davis.
Christmas Store December 15-16 (planned but unconfirmed dates.) Contact: Karri George.
THIS WEEK @2BC Sunday, Feb 19
STUDENTS Disciple Now Dates: March 10 - 12 Cost: $50 Location: 2BC and around Liberty
Haiti Dates June 10-17 and October 7-14. Contact: Jeff Langford, Jeremy or Jennifer Huffman.
Bridger, South Dakota (Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation)
Kansas City Marathon Dates October 21 (Half or Full Marathon)
Roma People Partnership with CBF Heartland Vazec, Slovakia Dates May 26-June 5. Contact: Harold Phillips.
Monday, Feb 20
2:30 p.m.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality | Social Room
3:00 p.m.
Search Committee
6:30 p.m.
Church Council
1:00 p.m.
Coffee n’ Conversation | Social Room
Wednesday, Feb 21 Saturday, Feb 25
Regular Wednesday Night Schedule 9:30 a.m.
Poverty Simulation | Social Room
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