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.
Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship…
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.
“The question that Jesus poses to Peter is no less pressing for us—“Do you love me?” — Dr. Todd Still
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.
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April 24, 2016
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Judy Landers
Invitation to Worship
Connie McNeill
Candlelighting Prelude
Caroline Huffman “Adoration” Michelle Cook, flute; Dana Woolard Hughlet, cello
+Hymn of Praise 7
“Worthy of Worship”
The New Testament Lesson
Philip Hayden
JUDSON
Revelation 21:1-6
Roger Driskill (8:30) Kenny Williams (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 204, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God Musical Meditation (8:30)
Choral Worship (11:00) Prayers of the People
An invitation to silent prayer “Ashokan Farewell” Charles Smith, violin
Jay Unger
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” The Sanctuary Choir
Eric Nelson Jason Edwards
+Hymn
“God Who Made Us, Christ Who Calls Us”
BEACH SPRING
God who made us, Christ who calls us, Breath who guides us in the Way, hear the humble words we whisper as we dare to bow and pray: “Live Your Light within and through us, dawn in us eternal day. Tell us, as we brave the darkness, when to speak and what to say. Give us courage, humble courage. Give us faith that will not fail. Give us love with no exceptions. Through us let Your peace prevail.” God who made us, Christ who calls us, Breath who guides from deep within, may our lives of mumbled praying end with Heaven’s clear “Amen.” The Gospel Lesson
John 21:1-19
Anna Driskill (8:30) Cheryl Williams (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 88, New Testament)
Leader: The Good News of Our Lord. People: Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Sermon
FISHING, FEEDING,
FOLLOWING
Dr. Todd Still
+Hymn of Response 473
“Will You Come and Follow Me”
KELINGROVE
AND
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
Roger Driskill (8:30) Jim Noel (11:00) “He Leadeth Me! O Blessed Thought”
+Presentation of Offerings 208
“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
Lynn Shaw Bailey
HE IS LORD
+A Time of Greeting Team World Vision
Jason Edwards Alyssa Condotti
Congregational Blessing +The Sending Forth 423
Jason Edwards “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
“Thine Is The glory”
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
Alexandre Guilmant All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington
Piano: Ann Posey (8:30) Angie Fuller (11:00) Media: John Hilton, Bob Dusin
Worship Leader: Dr. Terry York
NOTES:
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to William Harris in the death of his friend, Roger Jones. Christian sympathy is extended to family and friends in the death of Nancy Sheppard on April 14. A memorial service will take place at Winstanley Baptist Church in Fairview Heights, IL, on Saturday, April 23, at 2:00 p.m., with visitation prior to the service beginning at 12:30. Ashes will be interred in the Memorial Garden at Second Baptist Church at a future date.
COVENANT HOSPITAL, LUBBOCK, TX Charlie Hughes’ sister, Mary Alyce Aguero HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Betty Jewell OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Lee Anne Zech, pacemaker Karen Trischler, gum surgery Karen North, cancer Jeff Moore, health
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY Caroline Huffman is a fourth grader at Lewis and Clark. She is the daughter of Jeremy and Jennifer Huffman. Jim Noel has worked in the ministry of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for nearly 40 years and has served in the church in various capacities since he joined in 1978. He and his wife, Cindy (a lifelong member of the church), have two children, Jason and Jenny, and 5 grandchildren Dr. Todd Still serves as The William M. Hinson Professor of Christian Scriptures in the George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University. Dr. Still, who joined Truett's faculty in the fall of 2003, teaches courses in New Testament Studies and Greek. Dr. Still holds the Bachelor of Arts in Greek and sociology from Baylor University, the Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Glasgow, Scotland. He has also studied at Cambridge University in Cambridge, England, and the University of St. Andrews in St. Andrews, Scotland. Kenny Williams has attended Second since his childhood and is a life-long resident of Clay County. He is a retired Operations Manager -Liquid Division with Quality Carriers. He and Cheryl have been married 37 years. Cheryl Williams has been a member of Second since 2010. She is an Academic Records Coordinator in the Registrar's Office at Kansas City University. Cheryl and Kenny have been married 37 years and share their home with four cats Dr. Terry W. York is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Christian Ministry and Church Music at Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary. He received the Bachelor of Arts degree from California Baptist University and his Master of Church Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been Minister of Music in churches in California and Arizona and has served at the Baptist Sunday School Board (now LifeWay Christian Resources). In all, Dr. York has published more than 40 hymns, including the well-known Worthy of Worship, and more than 60 choral anthem texts.
CHURCHWIDE
STUDENTS
SESSION WITH DR. TODD STILL TODAY! 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.
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).
FOOD SHARE SUNDAY MAY 1 One of the tangible ways we participate in ministry in our community is by collecting for the Link Food Pantry of In As Much Ministry, which serves 900+ families per quarter. The following items are needed: ramen noodles, canned beans, sloppy joes, enchilada sauce, salsa, broth, rice sides, snack crackers, canned fruit, tomato sauce/paste, regular and sugar freejello, regular and sugar free pudding, sugar, evaporated milk, brownie/cake mix, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap: bar, body wash, dish/laundry soap.
Collection baskets are placed inside all entrance doors to Second Baptist the first Sunday of each month. REGISTER FOR GRAD RECOGNITION Sunday, May 15, is Graduate Recognition Day where we recognize high school graduates in 11:00 a.m. worship. We will also list the names of college or technical school graduates in the Weekly on that day. May 11 is the last day to register graduates to be included in the Weekly. Email mhenderson@2bcliberty.org with your name, school and degree/program, or visit 2bcliberty.org/graduates.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS CHILDREN’S CHOIR PROGRAM KICKS OFF FINAL SANCTUARY SESSIONS 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! WEDNESDAY NIGHT MENU: April 27
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 High School Trip June 5-10 Middle School Trip June 27-30 Register (and pay the $100 cost online) at 2bcliberty.org/students. Contact Charles Smith (csmith@2bcliberty.org) with questions!
MISSIONS HAITI TEAM MEETING TODAY Sunday, April 24 | 4:30 p.m. | Oak Room (301) Jennifer Huffman will lead this meeting for those who are interested in keeping up to date on our partnerships for missions in Haiti or might be interested in the mission trips planned. IN AS MUCH VOLUNTEER RECEPTION Today, April 24 | 2 p.m. | Freedom House (2050 Plumbers Way, Liberty) | In As Much invites all their volunteers to a time of fellowship, refreshments, and thanks!
Ham, egg, cheese and potato breakfast casserole; biscuits & gravy, sliced peaches, dessert. 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 17 : $11,650.88.