2BC Monthly | March 26, 2017

Together We Believe “The Holy Christian Church�

March 26, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Lent Second Baptist Church Worship Guide belong | believe | become

WELCOME TO WORSHIP! 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.

GETTING CONNECTED AT 2BC 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.

Your Entire Family is Welcome!

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.

MEDITATION 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.

ONLINE/SMARTPHONE GIVING 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.

WiFi Hot Spot: 2BC-Guest Password: 2bcguest#01 Church Phone 816-781-2824

Our Ministry Team 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

The Worship of God March 26, 2017

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering

Carole Tanner (11:00)

Invitation to Worship Prelude

David Fulk “Bouree I and 2 from Cello Suite #3” Dana Woolard Hughlett, Cello

+Hymn of Praise 477

“We Are Called to Be God’s People”

+Litany for the Lenten Journey

J.S. Bach (11:00) AUSTRIAN HYMN

Gwen Phillips

Leader:

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He restores my soul.

People:

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.

Leader:

For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light.

People:

Live as children of light for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.

Leader:

Everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore,

People:

Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.

Each Sunday in Lent we extinguish a candle as we move closer to the darkness of Good Friday.

Practicing the Presence of God Choral Worship

“Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy” Dana Woolard Hughlett, cello

WORDS: Joseph Hart MUSIC: William Walker

“Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love”

CHEREPONI

Prayers of the People +Lenten Hymn 656

arr. Jay Rouse Jeff Buscher (8:30) Blane Baker (11:00)

Reading of Scripture

Acts 4:32-35 and Matthew 16:13-20

Michele and Hope Peck (8:30) Sara and Ian Langford (11:00) Leaders: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

Apostles’ Creed Sermon +Hymn of Response 258

“The Holy Christian Church”

Rev. Dr. Wallace Hartsfield, II

“In Christ We Live”

WIEUCA

Offertory Prayer Offertory

Jessica Greason (8:30) Jeff Langford (11:00) “Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race” (Hymn 254)

Michael Dell (11:00)

+Presentation of Offerings 588 “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.”

EL NATHAN

Time of Greeting

Mike Lassiter

Benediction

Mike Lassiter

Postlude

“Built on the Rock”

Marguerite Wood (11:00)

All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036

All Video UBP CCVI #502497070

Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston

Pianist: Milton Horne (8:30); Jacque Stouffer (11:00) Audio: John Hilton; Video: Kenny Williams

Second Baptist Church belong | believe | become

PRAYER REQUESTS

GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Ray and Colleen Diamond in the death of Ray’s brother, Ernie, on 3/14. Arrangements are pending.

Worship leaders today

Christian sympathy is extended to Cindy and Scott Lakin in the death of Cindy’s brother.

Arrangements are pending.

LIBERTY HEALTH AND WELLNESS Alleen Franck NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL Gil Head, fell at home CHILDRENS MERCY HOSPITAL Karoline Bader daughter of Stephen & Heidi Bader. Stephen is a co-worker of David Fuller.

HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Lee Lilly, Michele Peck’s mother Kay (Katie) Richard John Arnold Paul Speaker Ramsey Bartlow Tom Sneed, successful hip replacement Don Siegel, knee replacement Dorthy Bracewell PRAYER OF PRAISE Kyle Yohe, son of Kent and Karin Yohe, returned to the states from a 6 month deployment to Qatar.

Pastor Wallace S. Hartsfield, II has been in the ministry for more than two decades. A native of Kansas City, Mo., his educational credentials consist of a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Missouri- Kansas City, a Master of Divinity from Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) and an earned Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible from Emory University. Rev. Hartsfield, has had the privilege to serve as instructor and professor at Morehouse College and Interdenominational Theological Center. He is married to Dr. Amy Harris Hartsfield and has two children, Romney Glen-Marion Hartsfield and Ryan Harris Hartsfield.

Jeff Buscher is the Chaplain at William Jewell College and has served there since 2004. He is a member of Second Baptist. He and his wife is Kayle have grown children who were active in the youth group. Their daughter Kenna works for Cerner, and son James is married. The Buschers have a new grandson, Jonah. James, Jen and Jonah live in Helena, Montana. Jeff is currently chairing the Missions Committee and also coordinates Jewell’s Village Partners international service projects.

David Fulk joined 2BC in 1985 while a student at William Jewell. He is director of philanthropic giving at KCUR 89.3. David and his wife, Carolyn, have a son, Davis. He serves as our interim worship leader.

Jessica Greason married Brandon in 2007 and has been active at Second Baptist ever since. They are parents of sons Tate and Hayes.

Milton Horne has been Professor of Religion and Coordinator of Faith and Learning at William Jewell College since 1986. He and Karen have been members of 2BC since that time. Milton is a certified piano technician and is the caretaker of all the church’s pianos.

Ian Langford has attended Second Baptist since his early days at Second Friends Preschool. Currently he's studying Physics at William Jewell and wants to bring sustainability projects to impoverished areas around the world.

OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Marsha Ramsey recently diagnosed with cancer.

Surgery is scheduled for this week.

Jeff Langford joined Second in 1998 and teaches the Winepress Bible Study class on Sunday mornings. He and his wife, Sara, are parents to three boys: Ian, Seth and Isaac. Jeff is Coordinator of CBF Heartland.

Walter Weaver, Kevin’s brother, diagnosed with leukemia and undergoing chemo.

Sara Langford lives, works, and worships in Liberty with family. She is CoCoordinator of the Stephen Ministry and loves playing the piano for the preschool choir. Professionally, Sara is a teacher for the Liberty Public School district.

Patti Benton, recovering from a fall.

Erma Kay Edwards, recovering from a fall.

Allen Noel, Jim Noel’s brother, health concerns.

Loretta Hughes, health concerns.

George Yohe, grandson of Kent and Karin Yohe, who remains in the NICU. The Search Committee for our Associate Pastor of Worship and Music.

Hope Peck was baptized at Second in 2013. She is the fifteen year old daughter of Michele and Brad Peck.. Hope plays the cello and is active in our student ministry.

Michele Peck is a teacher in the Liberty School District. She and Brad are the parents of two daughters, Ally and Hope.

Jacque Stouffer has been a member of 2BC since 1992. She is a fundraising consultant who loves to read in her spare time.

APRIL 2017 MONTHLY A NOTE FROM PASTOR JASON

Believe in Resurrection

Together, we believe that Easter has changed everything. But, do you believe it?

Do you believe it with your hands? Do you believe it in your heart?

Do you believe it with your family? Do you believe it with your neighbors?

Do you believe it personally? Do you believe it professionally?

Do you believe it philosophically and in practice?

In one of my favorite poems, Wendell Berry invites his readers to believe it in practice—to practice resurrection, and to do it in the most practical of ways. Here are a few of my favorite passages from Berry’s Mad Farmer Liberation Front for your Eastering consideration:

So, friends, every day do something that won’t compute. Love the Lord.

Love the world. Work for nothing.

Take all that you have and be poor.

Love someone who does not deserve it…

close, and hear the faint chattering of the songs that are to come.

Expect the end of the world. Laugh.

Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful though you have considered all the facts…

Ask the questions that have no answers.

Invest in the millennium. Plant sequoias.

Say that your main crop is the forest that you did not plant, that you will not live to harvest.

Say that the leaves are harvested when they have rotted into the mold.

Call that profit. Prophesy such returns.

Go with your love to the fields.

Lie down in the shade. Rest your head in her lap. Swear allegiance to what is nighest your thoughts.

As soon as the generals and the politicos can predict the motions of your mind, lose it. Leave it as a sign to mark the false trail, the way Put your faith in the two inches of humus you didn’t go. Be like the fox that will build under the trees who makes more tracks than necessary, every thousand years. some in the wrong direction.

Listen to carrion – put your ear Practice resurrection.

As we continue to move toward the celebration of the culmination and quintessence of all that we believe, may these words prompt us. May we practice resurrection.

Jason Edwards

If you have recently joined the 2BC Family you are invited to a New Member Fellowship Dinner Jason and Christy Edward’s Home 431 E Arthur Street Liberty, MO 64068 April 30, 2017 5 p.m.– 7 p.m.

Children are welcome RSVP by April 23 on The Hub or by calling the church 816-781-2824

As a speaker and author, Alicia places words like an artist applying paint to a canvas. Nothing is wasted. Every word matters. Heads and hearts are equally engaged. Alicia holds a doctorate in leadership and spiritual formation from George Fox Evangelical Seminary. In addition to writing and speaking, she is the founding director of Leadership Investment Intensives, Inc., a non-profit devoted to providing personal soul-care to leaders in the marketplace and church.

Alongside her husband, she stewards a lakeside prayer retreat home called Rivendell in Branson and parents their three children in the Ozarks of Missouri where the stars shine brightly and their dogs bark loudly.

A “second cup of tea� event will follow the luncheon for parents of children with special needs. Alicia and her husband have adopted three children with special needs and she has a high passion for caring for parents’ emotional and spiritual needs as they walk through this amazing experience.

Reservations for this event are also required but there is no additional charge.

Childcare is available but must be reserved for both the luncheon and the after event.

COMING UP AT 2BC...

CHURCHWIDE COFFEE WITH THE PASTOR Sunday April 2 | 9:45 a.m. | Oak Room 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.

GREEN TEAM MEETING Sunday, Marach 26 | 9:30 a.m. | Oak Room

Anyone interested in helping Second Baptist in our quest to become as energy efficient and sustainable as possible is welcome to attend. The Green Team will also provide an opportunity for those who want to understand more about advocating for sustainable living and earth stewardship.

EVENSONG “SOLA” Wednesdays March 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Assembly Room | Jason Edwards

Solus Christus, Christ Alone. Christ is our life, our salvation, our redemption. The reflection will be brought

by Jason Edwards. Come join us for Evensong. It is a very special experience.

SECOND SERVINGS Wednesday, March 29 | 5:45 p.m. | Social Room

This week’s fellowship menu is prepared by Women of a Certain Age (WOCA). The menu is: bar-b-que meat balls, baked potato bar, fruit salad, hot garlic bread and homemade ice cream sandwiches. 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.

SECOND SESSIONS Wednesdays April 19-May 3 | Assembly Room I See You. More details TBA. HOLY WEEK LUNCHEON April 12 | 11:30 a.m. | Social Room Dr. Alicia Britt Chole is this year’s speaker for the luncheon. Tickets are on sale now 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.

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 are available in the Welcome Center and as you leave worship by the exits. Please pick one up and display it in your neighborhood if allowed.

FOOD TRUCK SUNDAY IS COMING APRIL 23 Join us after the 11 a.m. worship and enjoy the fellowship as well as some great food truck food.

Returning trucks include Pita for Good with “Honest to Goodness Mediterranean Food,” KC Dogs with gourmet hot dogs and toppings, and Snowie KC shaved ice for dessert. New this time is the American Fusion truck. Most people will be able to enjoy a nice meal for $7-$10 (unless you want to try all the trucks). Water and lemonade will be provided. There will be vegetarian and gluten free menu items. Invite your friends and neighbors to join you for worship and for the food trucks afterward.

BAPTIST NEWS GLOBAL Baptist News Global, as a brand, was born Oct. 13, 2014. But the brand genesis was a merger Jan. 1, 2014, of Associated Baptist Press, founded in 1990 as the only independent news service created by and for Baptists, and the Religious Herald, founded in 1828 as the voice of Baptists in Virginia and, in recent years, the Mid-Atlantic. The Baptist News Global brand communicates the vision and scope of the news organization while also positioning BNG to explore additional alliances and collaborative agreements in the future. We know them as a partner organization within CBF life. David Wilkinson is the Executive Director & Publisher. Their board will meet in our building, April 23-25. Our own Jimmy Nickell was a long time board member and will be honored for his years of service and contributions to their work at a banquet on Sunday evening.

MISSIONS & SERVE OPPORTUNITIES STEPHEN MINISTRY Have you ever thought about being that one special person who can effectively help others during difficult

circumstances? Then, become a Stephen Minister! We are very excited to announce that the next Stephen Ministry training will take place in the Fall 2017. More details to follow. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Carol Kingery at (816) 916-8407 or ckingery@kc.rr.com WELCOME CENTER VOLUNTEER NEEDED The Welcome Center Desk needs a volunteer for the second Thursday afternoon every month. If anyone is willing to answer the phones and be a smiling face, you are needed! Please contact Dawn Thurlo. (dthurlo@2bcliberty.org or 781-2824).

are available. Here are a few details about the trips: South Dakota Trip 1 | 8th-12th Grades When: June 18-23 Who: Completed 8th-12th Grades South Dakota Trip 2 | 6th-12th Grades When: June 26-29 Who: Completed 6th-12th Grades

CHILDREN

SCHUMACHER AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS April | 4:15 p.m. | Schumacher School Volunteers from 2BC will be offering after school clubs during the month of April at Schumacher school. If you are interested in helping, contact Debbie Lane. Clubs are: Schumacher Master Chefs, Young Artist, and Building Club with Mr. Gossett.

WOMEN ON MISSION April 4, 2017 | 9:30 a.m. | Assembly Room 9:30 a.m. Georgia Herod, Utah and Vermont Missions 10:30 a.m. Fellowship and Food 11:00 a.m. Gary Snowden, MO Guatemala Cuba Partnership Mission Project: Baptist Home

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 6:00 p.m. and finish at 9:00 a.m. 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 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! Cost is $100 and scholarships

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 p.m. | 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!

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH 174TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SATURDAY MAY 6 AND SUNDAY MAY 7, 2017 These two days of serving are for all ages and all skill levels.

Childcare will be available for birth through Pre-K at Second Baptist on Sunday, HOWEVER, prearranged 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. A short description of the project choices is listed here or can be found at the 2BC.org site. Each project listed indicates an approximate number of people needed. T-shirts will be provided for each participant who wants one.

LOOK BACK AND THANK GOD LOOK AHEAD AND TRUST GOD LOOK AROUND AND SERVE GOD

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Saturday, May 6  Global 6K walk or run for clean water with the 2BC Team World Vision

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Sunday, May 7 Projects follow worship and begin at 10:30 and end by 12:30 p.m.  Numana Food Packaging  Hillcrest Hope Apartments Mulching  Student Led Free Car Wash  Writing Notes of Encouragement  Deep Clean In As Much  Schumacher Elementary Property Cleanup  Prepare and Deliver Cookies to First Responders  Martha Lafite Nature Sanctuary Trail Maintenance  Liberty Parks and Recreation

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Prayer Team for the Day Liberty Animal Shelter Provide Childcare for 2BC Volunteers on May 7 Many Hands Bench Building Picnic Setup Historic Downtown Liberty Beautification

Details on projects and signup options are available on our website. http://2bcliberty.org/events

LENT AND EASTER EVENTS @ 2BC

TOGETHER WE BELIEVE AN EXPLORATION OF THE APOSTLES’ CREED

April 2 ............. Fifth Sunday of Lent, “The Forgiveness of Sins” HOLY WEEK April 9 .............. Palm Sunday, “Between Now and Next Sunday” April 12 ............ Holy Week Luncheon, Alicia Britt Chole “40 Days of Decrease” No Wednesday Night Adult, Student or Children’s Activities 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”

THIS WEEK @2BC Sunday, March 26

4:45 p.m.

Stephen Ministry | Rm 312

6:30 p.m.

Church Council Meeting | Room 505

Monday, March 20

1:00 p.m.

Sr. Adult Coffee ‘n Conversation | Social Room

Wednesday, March 22

5:45 p.m.

Second Servings Fellowship Meal | Social Room

6:30 p.m.

Evensong | Assembly Room Student & Children’s Schedule Resumes Music Regular Schedule

Friday, March 31

9:30 a.m.

MOPs Steering Committee | Assembly Room

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Student Lock-In

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.

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