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.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian Sympathy is extended to Chip and Marcie Handrich and family in the loss of Chip’s brother Gary Phillips of Canton, Ohio. Christian Sympathy is extended to Carmellitta Bland and family in the death of her brother, Vince Blankenship.
Please see an usher if you’d like a listening aid.
IN THE HOSPITAL Sue Hasty’s mother, Norma Embler, St. Luke’s
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.
OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Karen Murphy surgery March 22nd
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.
John Mark Pettyjohn Carlene Heiman, teacher at Second Friends, recovery after surgery. Ellen Gregory’s mother, Una Grubbs, home from the hospital. Alene Wesner, health concerns. Ron and Reta Heinold’s daughter, Teresa Herbic, health concerns.
Adam Kankiewicz’s father, Tom, health concerns. Kristin Wooldridge’s father, Keith Kay, health concerns. Bruce and Jennifer Thoman, daughter Lillian, home from the hospital. Annette Ellis (Burst) heart issues.
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.
Margaret Hall, now on hospice. Linda Davis’ granddaughter, Cassidy. ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS Paul Speaker Baylee Buck Irene Thomas Jim Edwards John Tucking Karaline Bader * 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
March 25, 2018 Gathering Music
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
“Lift up Your Heads, You Mighty Gates” Psalm 24
Handel/Guilment (11:00)
Candlelighting
Josie Hilton (11:00)
Invitation to Worship
Charles Smith
Call to Worship
John 12:12-16
Leader: The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, Congregation: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the king of Israel!” Leader: Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written: Congregation: “Do not be afraid, Daughter of Zion; see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt.” Leader: At first the disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that these things had been done to him. This is the Word of the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God! Processional Hymn 176 Choral Worship
“With Waving Palms and Shouts of Praise” “Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord” Sanctuary and Children’s Choirs
Prayers of the People Music for Worship
FOREST GREEN
Lloyd Larson (11:00) Jason Edwards
“The Holy City” Chip Handrich
Stephen Adams
A Litany for Holy Week
Gwen Phillips
Leader: Hosanna! Blessed is Jesus who comes in God’s Name! We stand at the gates of our Jerusalem and wave our branches high. Congregation: We get caught up in the excitement of the parade. Jesus sits astride a donkey, a beast of burden bearing a most precious gift. Leader: Let the joy fill our hearts this day as we shout our Hosannas.
Congregation: Praise God for the wondrous ways in which our lives have been touched. Leader: But remember that the shouting will die out and the time of trial will still lie ahead of us. Congregation:The branches become broken and ground into dust as the nails are driven into the hands and feet of the One who would save us. Leader: Wave the branches, people. Weep. For your Savior is about to give you his whole life. —Nancy C. Townley, Ministry Matters Practicing the Presence of God Each Sunday in Lent we extinguish a candle as we move closer to the darkness of Good Friday.
+Hymn 186
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, The Wonderful Cross”
CHRIS TOMLIN
Chorus: O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful cross. Bids me come and die and find that I may truly live. O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful cross. All who gather here by grace draw near and bless Your name. Chorus: Chris Tomlin | J. D. Walt | Jesse Reeves |© 2000 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
New Testament Reading
Matthew 26: 20 – 25; 47-56 & Matthew 27: 1-5
Paul Twenter (8:30) Rolland Yoakum (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 23 and 24 New Testament)
Sermon
Judas Iscariot, The Betrayer
+Hymn of Response
“O Love That Will Not Let Me Go”
Jason Edwards ST. MARGARET
O Love that will not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee; I give Thee back the life I owe, That in Thine ocean depths its flow may richer, fuller be. O Light that foll’west all my way, I yield my flick’ring torch to Thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in Thy sunshine’s blaze its day may brighter, fairer be. O Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to Thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, And feel the promise is not vain that morn shall tearless be.
O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from Thee; I lay in dust life’s glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be. 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 . +Unison Confession and Offertory Prayer Because we are all betrayers, Taking silver And eating body and blood And asking “Is it I?” And hearing Him say yes, It would be simple for us all to condemn ourselves. But if we find grace to cry and wait After the voice of morning Has crowed in our ears clearly enough To break our hearts, He will be there to ask us each again “Do you love me”? Offertory
“Ah, Dearest Jesus”
Martha Reppert (8:30) Amy Duncan (11:00)
—Lucy Shaw, Adapted Johannes Brahms (11:00)
+Presentation of Offerings 7 “Worthy of Worship” You are worthy, Father, Creator. You are worthy, Savior, Sustainer. You are worthy, worthy and wonderful; worthy of worship and praise.
JUDSON
Mark Blankenship | Terry W. York © Words: 1988 Van Ness Press, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) Music: 1988 McKinney Music, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)
+A Time of Greeting 175th Anniversary Report
Jason Edwards Greg Duncan
+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.
KELVINGROVE
Copyright ©1987 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Community, Scotland, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent
Postlude
“The Royal Banners Forward Go”
Wilbur Held (11:00)
Wi Pas
Amy Duncan has been a member of Second Baptist Church since 1975. She is currently involved in Bible study, the sanctuary and handbell choirs, and the deacon ministry at Second Baptist. She is co--chair of the 175th Anniversary Celebration Task Force. Amy is a Senior Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Greg Duncan has been a member of 2BC since 1990. He is a deacon and has served on a wide variety of committees. He teaches the Connections class. Greg is VP of Cates Auction & Realty Co., and is on the Liberty City Council. Amy and Greg have two grown children. Josie Hilton is a fifth grader at Lewis and Clark Elementary and is the daughter of Erin and Mark Hilton. Martha Reppert is a retired elementary art teacher. She loves to quilt, read, and spend time with friends. She has two sons, and two grandsons. Paul Twenter is the leader of the Decision Analytics Consulting Practice at HNTB Corporation. He and Julie have two children. Rolland Yoakum is a science teacher at Liberty North High School. He has been at Second since 1991. Barbara and Rolland have two sons.
CELEBRATION OF MEMBERSHIP We welcome Larry and Pat Kuhlman who have joined the church by statement of faith.
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston
Piano: Milton Horne (8:30) Leslie Bunch (11:00) Audio: John Hilton Video: Isaac Langford
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HOLY WEEK Palm Sunday March 25 | 8:30 Tutt Chapel | 11:00 Sanctuary Holy Week Dinner Wednesday, March 28 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Social Room Dr. Mike Graves, author of Table Talk—Communion and Community Tickets $10 | Deadline is Monday, March 26. Childcare available with reservation for children birth through fifth grade. Maundy Thursday March 29 | 7:00 p.m. Dramatic Portrayal of the Last Supper Childcare available for children birth through pre-k. Good Friday March 30 | 7:00 p.m. Childcare available for children birth through pre-k. Easter Sunday April 1| 8:30 and 11:00 | Sanctuary
Holy Week Dinner
Table Talk Communion and Community Wednesday, March 28 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dr. Mike Graves | Tickets $10 Tickets must be purchased in advance of this event. Deadline is Monday, March 26.
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 175TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE Sunday, May 6 | 11:00 a.m. Details on Facebook @ Celebrating Our Heritage 175th Anniversary Happy Anniversary! On May 6, Second Baptist will celebrate 175 years of faith and ministry. You won’t want to miss it! We’ll worship together in one combined service at 11 a.m., and enjoy music from a reunion choir of youth group singers, visits with former church ministers, a children’s choir performance and many other special moments, including a commissioned anthem for our Sanctuary Choir. #2BC175! CELEBRATION LUNCH Immediately following worship, we'll head to the Mabee Center at William Jewell for an all-church celebration lunch. Limited tickets are available on April 1 through April 29. You can purchase them on The Hub, from the church office at 781-2824 or on Sundays in the Welcome Center. REUNION YOUTH CHOIR Sunday, May 6 REUNION YOUTH CHOIR Did you ever sing in a youth or student choir at 2BC? If so, we need your voice on May 6th. We’re celebrating 175 years of faith and ministry with one combined worship service at 11 a.m. Larry Winter, former 2BC Minister of Music, will direct the reunion choir. We will learn and rehearse a piece that morning at 9am and then sing it in worship. There will also be time to visit and catch up. Singers from ALL eras are encouraged to participate! More details to come, but please let us know if you can be there by responding @Youth/Student Choir Reunion. Please contact Amy Duncan (amyduncan@marykay.com) for more details. Hope you will join us! ANNIVERSARY ART A piece of public art entitled "Love's Legacy" has been commissioned in celebration of the 175th anniversary. This special work of art will be installed outside the Welcome Center doors by May 6. To join in supporting the project, contact Greg at gregduncan1254@gmail.com.
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MUSIC MINISTRY CHURCHWIDE CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED For Good Friday, March 30 and on Monday, April 2. Minister on Call is available by calling 781-2824 and following the prompts.
SECOND SERVINGS FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Wednesday, March 28--Replaced with Holy Week Dinner. MONDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO MAKE RESERVATIONS! SECOND SESSIONS V Begins April 4 | 6:15 p.m. Daniel, with Ken Chatlos. Daniel is a book about resistance. It was written to people under pressure. In the book, we will see the efforts oppressive regimes take to undermine the faith and identity of God’s people. We will also see the strategies God’s people employed in resisting the imposition of a foreign culture, and we will see what sustained their efforts. Church Projects, with Larry Gregory. Do you want to be part of caring for our beautiful properties and grounds. Greg and Linda Greason are leading the grounds team. The four Wednesday nights in April will be opportunities for you to help in some of these spring projects—both inside and out. It’s also a great time to get acquainted with some new friends. HOLY WEEK INVITATION POSTCARDS Invitation postcards are available in the Welcome Center. Please pick some up and invite your friends and family members to celebrate Holy Week with us this season.
SENIOR ADULTS COFFEE & CONVERSATION Monday, April 2 | 10:00 a.m. | Social Room | All senior adults are invited to come for a hot cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and good conversation. Church office is closed this day but the Kansas Street entrance will open at 9:30.
2BC ORCHESTRA EASTER REHEARSALS Calling all instrumentalists who are 9th grade or older! The 2BC Orchestra will play on Easter Sunday morning. Rehearsals are scheduled for Sunday, March 25 in the Music Suite (501) immediately after worship; brass only on Wednesday, March 28 at 7:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary; full orchestra Saturday, March 31 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
MISSIONS AND COMMUNITY WOMEN ON MISSION Tuesday, April 3 9:30 a.m. - Debbie Lane, Schumacher School 10:00 a.m. - Business Session 10:30 a.m. - Refreshments 11:00 a.m. - Asa, WJC Student from Ghana MISSION PROJECT: Monetary gift for Asa for Educational Expenses SEND INITIATIVE TRIP TO HAITI IN MAY May 26-31, 2018 Deadline for Registration April 4 An opportunity has come together for a small group to travel to the Grand Goave area of Haiti May 26-31 to meet with Jenny Jenkins with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. She is a nurse located there. The main purpose of the trip will be to meet and listen to Jenny and area leaders and hopefully plan the involvement of Second Baptist in building a medical clinic in the mountains around Grand Goave. In addition, we will be doing some home repair. Anyone with teaching skills would be welcome as well because there are needs in education and working with children. The cost of the trip is being finalized but the SEND Initiative would provide $500 toward the cost. If you would like more information contact Mike Lassiter by April 4. BOYS IN ACTION TOILET PAPER DRIVE! The Boys in Action are collecting toilet paper (new only please!) for Hillcrest Hope! Collection wagons will be located in the Welcome Center. They are trying to collect two pickup loads of toilet paper.
SEND Opportunities for 2018… Harvest Hill Community Garden… April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18. The garden is an outgrowth of some 2BC people with a passion for community gardening and William Jewell College collaboration. Help is needed to keep the garden clean and in top shape.
Tables of Faiths…May 8…Tables of Faiths is an annual event sponsored by the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council. In these ever changing times, understanding people of different faith traditions and other backgrounds is necessity to create and maintain harmony in our community. The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council is committed to building the most welcoming community for all people.
Second Baptist Team World Vision Group…May 19…Join the team to walk/run the Global 6K at English Landing Park to raise money for clean water in Africa. The $50 entry fee provides clean water for one person for life.
Grand Goave, Haiti… May 26-31…we will spend time getting to know Jenny Jenkins, CBF Field personnel and helping in medical clinics and light building projects. Trip leader is Mike Lassiter.
Slovakia…May 24-June 4…A CBF Heartland trip. Bridger, South Dakota… Middle School Students June 4-8 . High School Students June 11-16. All Church July 28-August 2 All three trips will explore the Lakota culture and the issues of reservation life and do small projects in the small communities of Bridger and Takini.
Strengthening Our Serve…August 26…This year’s theme is “The Church has Left the Building.” An extension of our worship is serving our community together in a variety of ways. Specifics TBA.
Kiev, Ukraine…September…A visit to the Revival Church which is stepping out on faith with a very unique and bold effort with orphans. Trip leader is Steve Hemphill.
Rebuilding Together Kansas City…October 6…help repair, fix up or make safe a house chosen by Second Baptist Church representatives for the day. Light carpentry and clean up skills needed.
Thailand…October 8-13…These trips will promote the partnership between 2BC and Upland Holistic Development Project, and October will include a prayer bicycle ride. Trip leader is Bill Gossett.
Christmas Store…December 13,14,15…volunteer during the three shopping times to help parents with limited means have a great experience providing Christmas for their children.
Opportunities will come up during the year or you may have an opportunity you want to explore. If so, contact Mike Lassiter. Read more about SEND on or website: http://2bcliberty.org/send
Join us for Holy Week & Easter at Second Baptist Church
Sunday, March 25
Thursday, March 29
Friday, March 30 - Church Office Closed
Easter Sunday, April 1
Tuesday, March 27
Wednesday, March 28