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. 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. 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.
Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship…
If you have never known the power of God's love, then maybe it is because you have never asked to know it - I mean really asked, expecting an answer. ― Frederick Buechner The Magnificent Defeat
If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world. — C.S. Lewis
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.
300 E. Kansas | Liberty, MO 64068 | 816-781-2824 | 2bcliberty.org Join us on social media: @2bcliberty WiFi: 2BC-Guest Password: 2bcguest#01
May 8, 2016
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Wanda O’Dell
Invitation to Worship
Greg Duncan
Candlelighting Prelude Call to Worship
Katelyn Lazenby “O Sons and Daughters of the King” (Hymn 212)
James Pethel
“O Come, Let Us Sing “ Sanctuary Choir, Don Brown, Director
Cindy Berry
+Our Response of Praise 332 “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” 1 All sing in parts 2 Women sing in unison 3 All sing in parts acapella 4 Men sing in unison 5 All sing in parts 6 All sing in unison
AZMON
Children’s Moment Gwen Phillips (Children are invited to join our Children’s Pastor, Gwen Phillips, at the front on the last verse of the hymn.) The Psalm
Psalm 143:1-6
Carrie Bartlow (8:30) Michelle Cook (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 450, Old Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God +Hymn 54
An invitation to silent prayer
“Like a Mother With Her Children”
UNENDING PRAISE
Prayers of the People The New Testament Lesson
Jason Edwards Revelation 22:12-14, 15-17, 20-21
Nick Bartlow (8:30) Allison Lassiter (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 205, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Choral Worship
“Come to the Water”
Foley/Schrader
O let all who thirst, let them come to the water. And let all who have nothing, let them come to the Lord: without money, without price. Why should you pay the price, except for the Lord? And let all who toil, let them come to the water. And let all who are weary, let them come to the Lord: all who labor without rest. How can your soul find rest, except for the Lord? And let all the poor, let them come to the water. Bring the ones who are laden, bring them all to the Lord: bring the children without might. Easy the load and light: come to the Lord. Come to the water: come to the Lord. Sermon +Hymn of Invitation 295
The Invitation “Come Thou Fount”
Jason Edwards
NETTLETON
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
Nick Bartlow (8:30) Ben Lassiter (11:00) “As the Deer” Christie White, Becky Whited, flutes
Lloyd Larson
+Presentation of Offerings 208
“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
Family Dedication
Miriam Caroline Guinn
Jason Edwards
Parents: Hanni and Steve Guinn Big Sister: Eleanor Grandparents: Stephen and Carol Guinn Jon and Diane Murray Pastor: Will you commit to love, support, and prayerfully walk alongside Miriam and her family as she grows so that she will know that she is God’s child first and last and so that she might one day answer the call to follow Jesus Christ? Congregation: We will. +Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 423
“This is the Threefold Truth”
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
“Look Ye Saints! The Sight Is Glorious”
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
R. V. Williams
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington
Piano: Wanda O’Dell (8:30) Angie Fuller (11:00) Media: John Hilton, Trey Miller
Worship Leader: David Fulk
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY
Christian sympathy is extended to Chris and Mitzi Brown and family in the death of Chris’s grandmother, Mary Rose Chaney, on May 3.
Carrie Bartlow has been attending Second since 2006. She is a senior Account Manager at Kemper & Company in Kansas City. Carrie and Nick have three children: Wakefield, Ramsey, and Deacon.
Christian sympathy is extended to Heather and Nathan Lewis and family in the death of Heather’s grandmother, Pat DeMoss in Baldwin, KS, on May 1.
Nick Bartlow has been a member of Second since 2000. He currently serves on the Research Team Committee and is Director of Brand Strategy at Barkley.
Christian sympathy is extended to Leanne Frazier and family in the death of her husband, Ron Frazier, on April 26. He is also survived by his mother in law, June Dorsel, two sons and two grandchildren.
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS Carole Tanner, health Charlie Hughes’ sister, Mary Alyce Aguero, who travels between Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, TX, and Swingbed, Lyn County Hospital, Tahoka, TX, for medical treatment
Michelle Cook joined Second Baptist in 1981. She is a member of the Sanctuary Choir and is a talented musician who shares her gifts in many ways. She has a private studio for voice and piano. 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. Allison Lassiter has been at Second since her junior year at William Jewell. She teaches English at Kearney High School, and she continues to enjoy helping with the kids and youth. She met Ben while working as the Extended Session Coordinator. Ben Lassiter has been at Second since he was two years old. He works at American Century Investments and enjoys helping with the youth and serves on the Leadership Development Committee. He is married to Allison, whom he met at Second while looking for donuts in the nursery. Katelyn Lazenby is a fifth grader at Shoal Creek
Elementary and is the daughter of Brenda and Steve Lazenby.
CHURCHWIDE
MISSIONS
SENIOR RECITALS Don and Lisa Long cordially invite our church family to a senior percussion recital given by Aaron Long on May 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. A reception will follow in the Assembly Room.
JULY HAITI TRIP LUNCH ‘N LEARN Sunday, May 22 | after 11 a.m. service | Our efforts to support God's work in Haiti are providing chances to serve, even if you can't travel. To learn more about plans for upcoming trips to Grand Goave, Haiti, and how you might get involved, please join us. We’ll enjoy Soup Joumou, a Haitian dish, prepared by Sara Langford.
Rolland and Barb Yoakum cordially invite you to Elliott Yoakum’s senior piano recital on May 14 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by a reception in the Social Room. SUMMER YOGA IS BACK! Tuesdays in June and July (except July 12) | 10-11 a.m. | Assembly Room | $5 donation per class | Childcare available for birth-PreK | This is a beginner’s yoga class, and a time for self-care and stillness, to breathe and move our bodies intentionally, and to practice the presence of God. Wear comfortable clothes, and if possible, bring a yoga mat. Contact Maggie Henderson to sign up for the class and childcare at 816-781-2824 or mhenderson@2bcliberty.org. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS FINAL SANCTUARY SESSIONS Wednesdays | 6:30-7:15 p.m. May 11: Results from our 2nd Church Health Survey May 18: TED-style talks from Students STUDENTS
STUDENT FUN NIGHT MAY 21 We’re going to the T-Bones game! Visit 2bcliberty.org/ students to sign up and pay for the $7 tickets. 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! WEDNESDAY NIGHT MENU: May 11
SOCCER WITH THE KAREN PEOPLE Sunday, May 22 | 6 p.m. | Northgate Middle School | Grace Baptist Church has members from the Karen people group that gets together and plays soccer each week, and they have invited us to field a team and have a match followed by a time of fellowship. If you would like to play, contact Mike Lassiter at mlassiter@2bcliberty.org. Anyone is welcome to watch the match and enjoy the fellowship. MUSIC ORGAN AND TRUMPET CONCERT MAY 31 Tuesday, May 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary | 2BC will host Christine Harris, trumpet, and Jerry Westenkuehler, organ, in concert. Both are graduates of William Jewell College, have received doctorates in their respective fields and have been active in church and teaching ministries. JOIN THE SECOND SUMMER SYMPHONY! Rehearses at 8:44 a.m. Sundays | Second Summer Symphony will play for worship each Sunday through the summer, starting June 5. All instrumentalists entering 9th grade through adults are invited to make a joyful noise with us! Contact Ann Posey for more info at poseyannphil2@sbcglobal.net.
Buffalo chicken, plain chicken, smoked mac 'n' cheese, fruit, cookies. 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 May 1 : $33,542.57.
CAVE QUEST VBS JULY 11-15 We are turning this plot of land known as Second Baptist Church into an exciting cave-like experience for children all over the greater Liberty area!
REGISTER TO ATTEND/VOLUNTEER @ 2BCLIBERTY.ORG/VBS!