If you are a first-time guest, please complete a guest card from a pew pocket or Friendship Register and drop it in the offering plate so that we may get acquainted with you. 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.
Your entire family is welcome here! 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…
“One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals. When we pool our strength and share the work and responsibility, we can welcome many people, even those in deep distress, and perhaps help them find self-confidence and inner healing.” ― Jean Vanier
We will share Communion during today’s service. Communion at Second Baptist Church is open to all who profess Jesus Christ as Savior. Our Communion Bread is always gluten-free.
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April 17, 2016
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Eleanor Speaker
Invitation to Worship
Amy Duncan
Candlelighting
Aiden Velder
Prelude
“Easter People, Raise Your Voices”
Gayden Sikes
+Hymn of Praise
“Easter People, Raise Your Voices”
REGENT SQUARE
Easter people raise your voices, sounds of heaven in earth should ring. Christ has brought us Heaven's choices; heavenly music let it ring. Alleluia! Alleluia! Easter people, let us sing. Fear of death can no more stop us from our pressing here below. For our Lord empowered us to triumph over every foe. Alleluia! Alleluia! On to victory now we go. Every day to us is Easter, with its resurrection song. Even when life overwhelms us Easter people sing this song: Alleluia! Alleluia! Everlasting Sunday song. Words © 1979 The United Methodist Publishing House. UPB
The Old Testament Lesson
Psalm 23
Sue Hasty (8:30) Tracy Zahnd (11:00)
Unison Reading: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God +Hymn 66
An invitation to silent prayer
“My Shepherd Will Supply My Need”
RESIGNATION
Prayers of the People
Mike Lassiter
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Choral Worship The New Testament Lesson
“Let Us Break Bread Together” The Sanctuary Choir
arr. Craig Courtney
Acts 2:42-47
Mike Hasty (8:30) Eric Zahnd (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 91, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
Sermon
A COMMON
LIFE
“In This Very Room”
Communion
Jason Edwards
solo, David Fulk
Passing the Peace Leader: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. Congregation: And also with you. At this time you’ll be asked to share signs of God’s peace. Greet each other by saying, “Peace of Christ be with you.” Respond, “And also with you.”
+Hymn of Response 278
“We Are Travelers on a Journey”
BEACH SPRING
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.
+Offertory Prayer Offertory
David Fuller (8:30) Ed Gilliland (11:00) “The Lord's My Shepherd”
+Presentation of Offerings 208
Charles Ore
“He Is Lord”
HE IS LORD
He is Lord, He is Lord! He is risen from the dead and He is Lord! Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess That Jesus Christ is Lord. Music and Refrain arr.© 1986 Word Music, LLC
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 423
“This is the Threefold Truth” Stanza 1
ACCLAMATIONS
This is the threefold truth on which our faith depends, and with this joyful cry worship begins and ends: Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again! Words and Music © 1980 Hope Publishing Company
Postlude
“Toccata” All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
Jacques Lemmens
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Worship Leader: David Fulk Piano: Leslie Bunch (8:30) Michelle Cook (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Media: John Hilton Gary Pennington Davis Miller Organ: Ann Posey
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Una Grubbs, Ellen and Larry Gregory and family in the death of Ellen’s aunt and Una’s sister, Delilah Stinson, on April 11 in Winston-Salem, NC. Christian sympathy is extended to Christa Pinkston, a WJC student who has attended for several years, on the death of her mother April 10. Christian sympathy is extended to Greg and Julia Mees and family in the death of his 98year old grandfather, Ralph Conte, a World War II veteran. COVENANT HOSPITAL, LUBBOCK, TX Charlie Hughes’ sister, Mary Alyce Aguero
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY David Fuller joined Second after graduating from William Jewell College. He serves as a deacon and is on the Financial Stewardship Committee. David is Chief of Programs and Administrative Services for the Training and Doctrine Command Analysis Center at Ft. Leavenworth. David Fulk has been at Second since 1985. He has served as interim youth minister (1987-1988) and college minister (19881991). He is a member of the Sanctuary Choir and a Sunday School leader. David is director of philanthropic giving at KCUR Public Radio and enjoys involvement in several community endeavors. The best part of his life is being the husband of Carolyn and the father of Davis. 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.
HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Betty Jewell
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.
OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Nancy Sheppard, under hospice care at home
Aiden Velder is a third grader at Northland Christian School. His parents are Mandy and Mike Velder.
Jeff Moore, health Craig Dempsey’s mother, Esther, surgery recovery
Eric Zahnd first became a part of Second while at William Jewell College in the late 1980s. At Second, he teaches middle school Bible study. He is the Platte County Prosecuting Attorney. He and Tracy have two sons, Benjamin and Luke. Tracy Zahnd first got involved at Second while a student at William Jewell College. She teaches in the Student Ministry and has been a member of one of the Wednesday night cooking groups.
CHURCHWIDE
STUDENTS
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PREVIEW Wednesdays | 6:30-7:15 p.m. We have three fun final sessions to round out our Sanctuary year: May 4: Children’s Choir program May 11: Results from our 2nd Church Health Survey May 18: TED-style talks from Students Visit 2bcliberty.org/sanctuary for more information!
REGISTER FOR HS MOUNTAIN CAMP July 16-22 | Winter Park Resort, Colorado | Rising 9th Graduated 12th | $100 deposit due at registration We will meet with students from all over the South/Midwest for Bible study, worship and small group discussions. Cost includes two daily Activity Passes for alpine slides, mountain trampoline and more! Register and get info at 2bcliberty.org/students, then give your deposit to Charles Smith or to the church office (checks made to 2BC).
FEATURED SUNDAY CLASSES SESSION WITH GUEST TEACHER DR. TODD STILL Sunday, April 24 | 9:45 a.m. | Social Room | We have an exciting one-time opportunity to learn from Dean of Truett Theological Seminary Dr. Todd D. Still. Dr. Still also serves as The William M. Hinson Professor of Christian Scriptures, and he teaches New Testament Studies and Greek courses. Dr. Still will preach in services that day. SEARCHING FOR SUNDAY Sundays through Apr. 24 | 9:45 a.m. | Social Room | led by Kristin Wooldridge | In Searching for Sunday, Rachel Held Evans exposes her own thorny relationship with the church, articulating the concerns, frustrations, and hopes of many of her peers. Through a series of stories told around the church’s sacraments, Evans offers the beginnings of a road map back to church and the resurrection that awaits.
MAY STUDENT FUN NIGHT MAY 21 We’re going to the T-Bones game! Save the date and watch for details. SOUTH DAKOTA TRIPS THIS SUMMER Student Trip June 5-10 Middle School Trip June 27-30 All-Church Trip July 30-Aug. 4 Contact Charles Smith (csmith@2bcliberty.org) for information! MISSIONS WOMEN’S SPRING BRUNCH April 23 | 9 a.m. | Social Room | Free | All ladies are invited to a brunch catered by Debra’s Kitchen. We’ll hear from Dr. Jerry Cain on “A Great Missionary Success” and music from members of the Karen people. RSVP to Venette at 816-413-8886 by April 18.
SENIOR ADULTS COFFEE & CONVERSATION Monday, April 18 | 1 p.m. | Social Room | Our Senior Adult Ministry hosts a twice-monthly social time with donuts (first Monday; bring a dollar) or homemade treats (third Monday). WEDNESDAY NIGHT MENU: April 20 Soup & salad, crackers/bread, apple crisp with ice cream Make reservations by Monday at noon with the church office or at 2bcliberty.org/sanctuary. MSG free/vegetarian options available.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Total receipts from Catalyst giving from April 10 : $9,029.51