belong | believe | become
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.
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else. C. S. Lewis
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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
Disciple Now Weekend March 12, 2017
8:30 and 11:00 AM
Gathering
Joni Triplett (11:00)
Invitation to Worship
Charles Smith
Prelude
Linda Greason (8:30)
+Hymn of Praise 400 Call to Worship
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
PRECIOUS LORD
(8:30)
“Don’t be Afraid” arr. Vicki Hancock Wright (11:00) “Bless That Wonderful Name” Traditional African American Music Makers (First & Second Grade) Julie Williams, director; Brenda Lazenby, pianist
+Hymn of Praise “Bless That Wonderful Name” NAME OF JESUS (11:00) Praise that wonderful name of Jesus (Repeat 2x’s) No other name I know. Share that wonderful name of Jesus (Repeat 2x’s) No other name I know. (Children are invited to join our Children’s Pastor, Gwen Phillips, at the front on the last verse of the hymn).
Children’s Moment
Gwen Phillips
Litany for the Lenten Journey
Jason Edwards
Leader:
I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come?
People:
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Leader:
No one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.
People:
How can anyone be born again after growing old?
Leader:
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son,
People:
So that everyone who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life.
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 576
An invitation to silent prayer “I Stand Amazed”
Prayers of the People Choral Meditation
MY SAVIOR’S LOVE
Jason Edwards “Lord, I Believe”
Larry Shackley
Reading of Scripture
John 1:1-18
Sermon
Nick & Carrie Bartlow (8:30) Teresa & Davis Miller (11:00)
“Jesus Christ, God’s Only Son, Our Lord”
+Hymn of Response 570
Katie Callaway
“Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus”
TRUST IN JESUS
Offertory Prayer
David Fulk (8:30) Ben Lassiter (11:00)
Offertory
“O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus” (Hymn 438)
arr. Jerry Westenkuehler (11:00)
+Presentation of Offerings “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.” The Children Sing
EL NATHAN
Music Makers (First & Second Grade)
(8:30)
Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Benediction
Jason Edwards
Postlude
“Christe, Comforter, Eleison”
J.S. Bach (11:00)
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston
Piano Linda Greason (8:30) Brenda Lazenby (11:00) Audio: John Hilton Video: Craig Dempsey (11:00)
Flowers in worship are given in honor of Roxann Brenton, by Lyndell, with all my love on the occasion of our 40th wedding anniversary today. Thanks be to God for a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and my best friend
Today, we celebrate these new members’ decisions to join our community of faith. Ted and Nancy Bare Andy and Susan Pettyjohn Thanks Be to God!
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY 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
Katie Callaway was born and raised in High Point, NC. She attended Roanoke College for her Bachelor’s in Religion. After Roanoke, she attended Wake Forest University School of Divinity where she met her husband, John. She completed a Master of Theology at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology focusing on Comparative Theology. Katie has served in several ministry capacities. Currently, she is on staff at FBC, Carrollton, GA, where she is the Associate Pastor of Education and Spiritual Formation.
CHILDRENS MERCY HOSPITAL Karoline Bader daughter of Stephen & Heidi Bader. Stephen is a co-worker of David Fuller.
When she is not at church, Katie loves hiking, biking, running, and reading. She recently completed RAGBRAI, a 400+ mile bike journey across Iowa. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their 70 pound lap dog, Bentley.
HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Paul Speaker Ramsey Bartlow, Home!!! Kathy Benavidez Tom Sneed, successful hip replacement Don Siegel, knee replacement Dorothy Bracewell
Nick & Carrie Bartlow Nick joined 2BC in 2000.and Carrie has been attending since 2006. He currently serves on the Leadership Development Committee, the Search Committee and is a member of the Sanctuary Choir. He is Director of Commercialization at Farmland Foods. Carrie is a Senior Account Manager at Kemper & Company in Kansas City. Carrie and Nick have three children: Wakefield, Ramsey, and Deacon.
OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Sue Gammon, Alleen Frank’s sister, heart attack. Lora Mattly, fell
Ben Lassiter has been at Second since he was two years old. He works at American Century Investments and enjoys helping with the youth. He is married to Allison, whom he met at Second while looking for donuts in the nursery.
Loretta Hughes, health concerns
Brenda Lazenby, husband Steve, and kids Jacob and Katelyn, joined Second in 2014. Brenda is the accompanist for the Music Makers Children’s Choir.
Cheryl Williams’ friend, Peggy Wilson, hospitalized with pneumonia.
Joni Triplett has been a member at Second since 2002. She is married to Doug Triplett. They are parents to Ryan, Jordan, Sydney, Jackson, Hayden, and Cameron.
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.
Julie Williams and her husband, Dustin, were baptized at Second in 2016.. Julie is beginning her fifth year of teaching elementary music in Grain Valley. Julie enjoys working with the Music Makers and helping with VBS and Masterpiece Arts Camp. Teresa Posey Miller & Davis Teresa grew up at 2BC. She is a graduate of WJC and Northwestern University. Teresa is married to Otis Miller, they are parents of Claire, Trey & Davis.. Davis Miller is a freshman at Pembroke Hill where he is active in debate. He also enjoys fencing.
HOLY WEEK LUNCHEON
CHURCHWIDE TEAM SERVE wants to
invite you to the {new} Serve@Second Facebook Community Page. For the past two years, we have been supporting our volunteer leaders and teams. Now it is time to join together and form an on-line community to post needs. Please let Kim Halfhill (khalfhill@2bcliberty.org ) know if you would like to be added to the group!
April 12 | 11:30 a.m. | Social Room 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. Parents of children with special needs are encouraged to reserve space for a “second cup of tea” event with Dr. Chole. Child care is provided for both events. CHATTERBOX COMMUNION
March 19 |9:30 | Outside Tutt Chapel | 12:00pm | Assembly Room
EVENSONG “SOLA” Wednesdays March 15 - 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Assembly Room
Our mid-week Lenten season Evensong worship continues this week following our meal. This Wednesday’s theme is Sola Fide, Faith Alone. We will sing beloved hymns, pray together and hear Mike Lassiter share a personal reflection on God’s faithfulness and our faith. SECOND SERVINGS Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. | Social Room
This week’s fellowship menu is prepared by Team Amazing Grazing and is “Let's Go To Italy” Lasagna, Tri-color Salad, Garlic Bread, Italian Wedding 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. MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST Saturday, March 18 | 8:30 a.m. | 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.
40 DAYS OF DECREASE is our church-wide Lenten
devotional read this year. 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. The author, Dr. Alicia Britt Chole, is our Holy Week Luncheon speaker.
Gather after worship to continue the fellowship of “Communion” in a less formal setting. YARD SIGNS
This year we have purchased yard signs promoting our Easter service and Lent theme. We are hopeful that you will be willing to put a sign in your yard. These will be available next week in The Welcome Center. Please pick one up and display it in your neighborhood if allowed.
MISSIONS BOOK AND A BUCK
Do you have wonderful Bible study and devotional materials that you can hardly bear to part with even though you haven't used them in years? Here's a chance to find a new, useful home for those treasures. Bring your books to the church Welcome Center any time from now through July, labeled “A Book and a Buck.” A 2BC SEND group will take the books to the Baptist Men's Camp in Shelby, North Carolina, where they'll be boxed up with other donations and shipped to a new seminary library overseas. You're invited to be a
part of that SEND group if you're interested! It's a great activity for youth, too!
It's expensive to ship books so we can also use your "Bucks." Please consider donating any amount of cash to help pay for the shipping costs. Once we get the books to NC, it costs 40 cents a pound to ship them. Our goal for this collection is a ton - 2,000 pounds of books! That will cost about $800 after the books are on the ship. Too many books to manage? Just call Karen Rogers at 816-808-0080 and we'll arrange to pick up the books from your home. For more information visitThe Fellowship of Baptist Educators website, http:/thefellowshipofbaptisteducators.org (you'll love the North Carolina accent in the video). BLOOD DRIVE
There is currently an urgent need for blood in our community and you are invited to attend the next blood drive at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty on Tuesday, March 21, from 12:30-7:00PM in the social hall. Appointments are encouraged and can be made online at www.esavealifenow.org using sponsor code 'stjames' or contact Nikki at kpower@kc.rr.com or 816-407-1208. Walk -ins are welcome and childcare is available. For medical eligibility questions, call 800-688-0900. Thank you so much for your continued support of the community blood drives!
STUDENTS Lock-In March 31 - April 1 | 2BC
The fun times will include a trip to Power Play in Shawnee, hours of ACG's, and all-night fun times at the church! We'll meet at 2BC at 6:00pm and finish at 9:00am the following morning. Dinner and unlimited Power Play games and attractions are included in the cost of $30. Bring a snack and drink to share with everyone. South Dakota Info Meeting March 26 | 5:00 p.m. | Student Ministry Room We will be having an info meeting for anyone interested in going on one of our missions experiences to South Dakota this June. 2BC has made a strong commitment to building relationships with the people of Bridger, SD and these trips are one way our students can support our friends on the Cheyenne River Lakota Reservation. If you are interested in going to South Dakota on one of the trips this year, please plan to come to the info meeting to find out more! Here are a few details about the trips:
South Dakota Trip 1 When: June 18-23 Who: Completed 8th-12th Grades Cost: $100 - Scholarships are available South Dakota Trip 2 When: June 26-29 Who: Completed 6th-12th Grades Cost: $100 - Scholarships are available
CHILDREN SPRING BREAK FUN NIGHT
Wednesday March 22 | 6:30 | Student Room Regular Wednesday classes for children PreK—5 are cancelled for Spring Break. Children are invited to a movie and snack night in the Student Room. 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, April 2 | 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 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 parents’ 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 12
12:00 p.m.
Financial Stewardship Committee
3:00 p.m.
Search Committee
4:00 p.m.
Missions Committee School Connections Team
4:45 p.m.
Stephen Ministry
5:00 p.m.
Leadership Development Committee Personnel Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Deacons’ Meeting
Tuesday, March 14
9:30 a.m.
MomsNext
Wednesday, March 15
5:30 p.m.
Regular Wednesday Schedule
6:30 p.m.
Evensong “Sola” | Assembly Room
8:30 a.m.
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast | Social Room
Saturday, March 18
Minister On Call: If you need to reach a minister when the church office is closed, call 816-781-2824 and follow the prompts. The minister on call will be notified of your need and return your call.