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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. 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.
Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship. The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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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
Gathering Music
Angie Fuller (11:00)
Invitation to Worship
Connie McNeill
Prelude
“Allemande” Rachel Hon, cello
J.S.Bach (11:00)
Hymn of Praise 1
“Holy Holy Holy” Stanza 1 – Men Stanza 2 – Women Stanzas 3 - 4—All
NICAEA
Litany for the Lenten Journey Leader: People: Leader:
People: Leader: People:
Mike Lassiter
And the Lord commanded, you may freely eat of every tree in the garden; but of the tree of knowledge you may not eat, for in the day you eat of it you will surely die. But the serpent said, “You shall not die, for God knows when you eat of it your eyes will be opened and you will be like God.” Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them. You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Many are the torments of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the Lord.
Each Sunday in Lent we extinguish a candle as we move closer to the darkness of Good Friday.
Practicing the Presence of God Lenten Hymn 588
“I Know Whom I Have Believed”
Prayers of the People Choral Meditation Reading of Scripture
EL NATHAN
Jason Edwards “Near to the Heart of God” Sanctuary Choir
Lloyd Larson
Genesis 1:1-4 and Psalm 19:1-6 Bob & Jeanice Corum (8:30) Rolland & Elliott Yoakum (11:00) Leaders: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
The Apostles’ Creed
Drama Team Melissa Dolton and Bob Dusin
Sermon
“God the Father, Almighty” (Creator of Heaven and Earth)
Hymn of Response 26
“God of Creation, All-Powerful”
Generosity Moment/Offertory Prayer Offertory
Jason Edwards
SLANE
Debbie Lane and Chris Gabriel
“O Lord, Throughout These Forty Days”
Mark Sedio
Presentation of Offerings “I Know Whom I Have Believed” But I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able To keep that which I’ve committed unto Him against that day. Time of Greeting
EL NATHAN
Jason Edwards
Search Committee Update
Nick Bartlow
Benediction
Jason Edwards
Postlude
“Kyrie, God the Creator, Eleison”
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 Worship Leader: Alan Bunch (8:30) Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston
J.S. Bach (11:00)
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070 Pianist:
Helen Brown (8:30) Debbie Lassiter (11:00) Audio: John Hilton Video: Davis Miller (11:00)
Today, we celebrate these new members’ decisions to join our community of faith in February. Phil and Beth Burright Ryan and Jessica Dickson (daughter, Morgan)
belong | believe | become
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Roxann and Lyndell Brenton in the death of Roxann’s sister, Rayma Gragg. Christian sympathy is extended to Carolyn, David and Davis Fulk in the death of Carolyn's brother, Wally Buckner of Birmingham, Alabama. LIBERTY HOSPITAL Alleen Frank CENTERPOINT HOSPITAL John Arnold CHILDRENS MERCY HOSPITAL Karoline Bader daughter of Stephen & Heidi Bader. Stephen is a co-worker of David Fuller. HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Ramsey Bartlow, Home!!! Kathy Benavidez Tom Sneed, successful hip replacement Don Siegel, knee replacement Dorothy Bracewell OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Sue Gammon, Alleen Frank’s sister, heart attack. Loretta Hughes, health concerns Cheryl Williams’ friend, Peggy Wilson, hospitalized with pneumonia. Cheryl Williams’ sister, Annette Ferril, recovering from accident. George Yohe, grandson of Kent and Karin Yohe, who remains in the NICU. The Search Committee for our Associate Pastor of Worship and Music.
Nick Bartlow joined 2BC in 2000. He currently serves as chair of the Search Committee for the Associate Pastor of Worship and Music and on the Leadership Development Committee and is a member of the Sanctuary Choir. He is Director of Commercialization at Farmland Foods. Helen Brown has been a member of Second Baptist since the fall of 1967. She is involved in the Sanctuary and Adult Handbell Choirs, Beginning Handbells, serves as a deacon and in many other church activities. She is grandmother of a July, 2017 bride!
Bob Corum began attending 2BC in 1961. He is retired from federal service. Bob and Jeanice live in Liberty and are active in the community. Jeanice Corum joined 2BC in 2005. She is a police officer and serves as a resource to the Liberty Schools. Her grown children are Jake Smith and Jenna Welch (Tony). Bob Dusin has attended Second Baptist Church since 1998. He is a leadership development consultant and a voice and video actor. Bob lives near Liberty with his wife Beth and their two sons, Nick and Matt. Angie Fuller came to Second in 1997. She serves in the Music and Children’s Ministries and on the Arts and Environment Team. She also teaches at Second Friends Preschool. Angie and David are parents to Naomi and Adam. Chris Gabriel is the Principal of Lillian Schumacher Elementary School. Melissa Hemann-Dolton has been attending worship at Second since June, 2013. She has served on a Wednesday night meal team, sings in the choir and with the 2BC drama team. Melissa, her husband Jon and two daughters, Olivia and Lucy moved to Liberty from NYC.
Debbie Lane, a 40 year member, facilitates the School Connections Team, is a deacon, and is very involved with In As Much Ministry. She and Ed have two grown daughters and an adorably cute granddaughter, Zoe. Elliott Yoakum is the son of Rolland and Barbara Yoakum. He is a freshman at William Jewell College. Rolland Yoakum has been at Second since 1991. He and Barbara have two sons, Elliott and Mitchell. Rolland is a science teacher at Excelsior Springs Middle School. He completed the Team World Vision Kansas City Marathon with the 2BC team in October 2015.
CHURCHWIDE REPORT FROM THE SEARCH COMMITTEE The survey for input on the next Associate Pastor of Worship and Music is now available. We ask that you take 5-7 minutes to complete this survey either online or via paper available at the Welcome Center desk. You can find the link on the 2BC website on the connect/events page or on our Facebook page. The survey will close on Thursday, March 7.
EVENSONG “SOLA” Wednesdays March 8 - 29 | 6:30 | Social Room Five hundred years ago, a movement of people began to question what their church taught and as a result, they developed the tenets of what became known as The Reformation. When you look at the tenets, you easily see the influence on Baptists as well as many other Protestant traditions. During Evensong, we will reflect on a different tenet each of the five evenings. These ancient teachings that still hold value for us today: Sola Scriptura. . .Sola Gratia. . .Sola Fide. . .Sola Christus. . .Soli Deo Gloria (Scripture alone. . . grace alone. . .faith alone. . .Christ alone, , ,to God alone be the glory). While Sunday morning Lenten focus will be on the collective Together We Believe, during Evensong we will look at these singular, powerful tenets of historical Christian tradition. SECOND SERVINGS This week’s fellowship menu: Poppy Seed Chicken, Salad, Cookies. 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. 40 DAYS OF DECREASE is our church-wide Lenten devotional read this year. The author, Dr. Alicia Britt Chole, is our Holy Week Luncheon speaker. You can purchase your own copy, or order online at TheHub/Forms or call the church office at 781-2824 to have the church order you a copy. Cost is $10 per book from the church. HOLY WEEK LUNCHEON April 12 | 11:30 a.m. | Social Room Alicia Britt Chole is the speaker at this year’s
luncheon. Tickets are on sale now for church members through The Hub and by calling the church office . Cost is $10. Tables are reserved and limited. KEYS TO THE CHURCH If you haven’t received a recent email about key policies AND you need to continue to use a church key card/fob, please notify Pam May. Any cards/fobs that are not accounted for will be deactivated on March 22. We don’t want you inconvenienced, so please get in touch if you haven’t heard from us. A NOTE FROM MARSHA RAMSEY Marsha, our Director of Custodial and Maintenance, has recently resigned. She is moving back to Oklahoma. She sent this note to the congregation: I want to take this time to thank every one of you. I have never met a church family that was so nice to me. I don’t want to leave, but I must go to help my father. He is seriously ill. I have enjoyed all my time here and will cherish these memories. I don’t know why sometimes in life endings come so quickly , but if any one of you wants to say hello feel free to call or write anytime. I will miss you all. You all here at Second Baptist are an awesome congregation. Marsha’s contact information is on The Hub.
MISSIONS 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. WOMEN ON MISSION March 7, 2017 | 9:30 - 11:30 | Assembly Room 9:30 a.m. - Business Session 10:00 a.m. - Jennifer Huffman - Haiti 10:30 a.m. - Refreshments 11:00 a.m. - Georgia Herod, Writer for Missions Mosaic, World Missions Traveler PROJECT - Overseas Seminaries Bibles, Commentaries, Atlases, Dictionaries, Study Course Books, Money for Shipping .
SENIOR ADULTS COFFEE & CONVERSATION March 6 | 10 a.m. | March 20 | 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 (bring a dollar if you’d like some); the third Monday features homemade treats.
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.
CHILDREN EASTER EGG HUNT April 8 | 9:00 a.m. | Social Room Please bring a basket and a food or hygiene item for In As Much Ministry. The egg hunt is for children through 5th grade.
Breakfast is for everyone! We will meet in the Social Room for wonderful and warm cinnamon rolls before the hunt.
CANDY DONATIONS Lots of candy is needed for this year’s annual Easter Egg Hunt! All candy must be individually wrapped and able to fit in an Easter egg. Suggestions: Starbursts, chocolate eggs, mini tootsie rolls, smarties, sweet tarts, etc. NO CANDY WITH PEANUT PRODUCTS, please! All donations can be left in the box on the Welcome Center counter. Donations Deadline: March 29 Questions? Call Debbie Lane 781-9281 ALL CHURCH EGG FILLING PARTY! Sunday, March 6 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Social Room We will be filling the 2500+ eggs for the annual Easter Egg Hunt with candy and little toys. All are welcome to join in this fun event!
LENT AND EASTER EVENTS @ 2BC TOGETHER WE BELIEVE AN EXPLORATION OF THE APOSTLES’ CREED March 5............. First Sunday of Lent, “God the Father, Almighty (Creator of heaven and earth)” March 12 .......... Second Sunday of Lent, “Jesus Christ, God’s Only Son, Our Lord” March 19 ......... Third Sunday of Lent, “The Holy Spirit” March 26 ......... Fourth Sunday of Lent, “The Holy Christian Church” April 2 .............. Fifth Sunday of Lent, “The Forgiveness of Sins” HOLY WEEK April 9 ............... Palm Sunday, “Between Now and Next Sunday” April 13 ............. Maundy Thursday, “The Communion of Saints,” (A Celebration of Communion ) April 14 ............. Good Friday, Tenebrae Service April 16 ............. Easter Sunday, “On the Third Day”
STRENGTHENING OUR SERVE Second Baptist Church 174th Anniversary Celebration Saturday May 6 and Sunday May 7 This day of serving our community is for all ages and all skill levels. Childcare will be available for birth through PreK at Second Baptist, HOWEVER opportunities will be available for everyone including preschoolers at the parent’s discretion. There will be projects for large groups and smaller groups and each project has at least one Team Leader. Projects with a short description are listed on the Missions/Strengthening Our
Serve page of the 2BC.org website. Each project listed indicates an approximate number of people needed. There are also more details and the answers to FAQs. T-shirts will be provided for each participant. Count me in, how do I get involved? Choose an opportunity for yourself or you and your family. Sign up in the Welcome Center in April or online. You can participate last minute but pre-registration will be very helpful in the planning.
THIS WEEK @2BC Sunday, March 5
2:30 p.m.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality | Social Room
4:00 P.M.
Williams Recital featuring Carolyn Dilts and Derek Tischler
Monday, March 6
10:00 a.m.
Coffee ‘n Conversation | Social Room
Tuesday, March 7
9:30 a.m.
Women on Mission | Assembly Room
Wednesday, March 8 5:30 p.m.
Second Servings | Social Room
6:30 p.m.
Evensong “Sola” | Social Room Regular Music, Student & Children’s Schedule
Friday, March 10 Saturday, March 11
9:30 a.m.
MOPS Meeting | Social Room
6:00 p.m.
Disciple Now
9:00 a.m.
Disciple Now Service Projects
2:00 p.m.
Robert James Visitation
3:00 p.m.
Memorial Service