2BC Weekly | May 14, 2017 | Worship Guide and Newsletter

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.

Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by "I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in.”

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.

—Mother Teresa I experience religious dread whenever I find myself thinking that I know the limits of God’s grace, since I am utterly certain it exceeds any imagination a human being might have of it. God does, after all, so love the world.

—Marilynne Robinson

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.

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

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 David Fulk, Interim Worship Leader | Don Brown, Interim Choral Director

The Worship of God May 14, 2017

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering Music

Judy Landers (11:00)

Invitation to Worship

David Fulk (8:30) Greg Duncan (11:00)

Candlelighting

Katie Trischler (11:00)

Prelude

“I Love Thee”

+Hymn of Praise 223

Jerry Aultman (11:00)

“Crown Him With Many Crowns”

DIADEMATA

Recognition of Graduates High School Jackson Bush

Liberty North

Shae Crane

Liberty North

Emma Davis

Liberty

Olivia Eggleston

Liberty North

Justin Hall

Liberty

Lilly Holt

Liberty

Barret Paul

Liberty

Jake Stouffer

Liberty North

Gage Thompson

Montrose

Bryce Tinkham

Liberty North

Litany

Charles Smith (11:00) Leader:

Today we celebrate the accomplishments of these students ending their high school studies and looking toward a new chapter of their lives.

People:

As you end one phase of your journey to begin another, we are grateful for all you have achieved and your achievements yet to come.

Leader:

Through these early years of your life, we have watched you grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

People:

We give thanks to God for all we have shared in this part of your journey. We thank each of you for the love and vitality you have shared with your church family. We pray we have been good role models in sharing that same love with you.

Graduates:

We are thankful for the love and care you have provided to shape our faith through times together, leaders who care, and opportunities to share God’s love with others.

Leader:

As you prepare to chart new paths, we pray you will live a life that honors God, respects creation, and values all who live in it.

People:

As you leave the comforts and security of home, we will continue to love and pray for you. We will look forward to welcoming you back whenever you return. We will keep you in our hearts.

Graduates:

God, let your light shine through us in the years ahead.

All:

Thanks be to God.

Prayer

Jason Edwards (8:30) Charlie Hughes (11:00)

+Hymn 537

“Everlasting Love”

ZOE

New Testament Reading

Matthew 22:34-46

Teresa Anderson (8:30) Drew and Carol Kingery (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 19, New Testament) Leader: This Is the Word of the Lord..

People: Thanks be to God! Choral Worship

Sermon

“You Are My All in All” Sanctuary & Student Choirs Christie White, Michelle Cook - flutes

Dennis Jernigan (11:00)

“Questioning Jesus”

Jason Edwards

+Hymn of Response 71 “Be Thou My Vision” SLANE 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

Connie McNeill “Simple Gifts”

Rebecca D. Remley (11:00)

+Presentation of Offerings “Doxology” Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; O praise Him! Alleluia!

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

O praise Him, O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

LASST UNS ERFREUEN

+A Time of Greeting

Jason Edwards

+Congregational Blessing

Jason Edwards

+The Sending Forth 423 “This is the Threefold Truth” ACCLAMATIONS This is the three-fold 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

“Prelude in F”

Dietrich Buxtehude (11:00)

All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036

All Video UBP CCVI #502497070

Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston

Piano: Leslie Bunch (8:30) Helen Brown (11:00) Audio: John Hilton Video: Craig Demspey

College and Graduate School Graduates Alyssa Aunspaugh

Truman State University

B.A. in Public Communication December 2016

Sam Buhlig

William Jewell College

B.A. in English and Philosophy with a Minor in Women’s Studies

Curtis Chapin

William Jewell College

B.A. in Music Composition; B.A. in Religion and Culture

Bob Corum

Police Academy

Emily Duncan

Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design with a Minor in Psychology

Laura Haskell

Drury University

B.S. in Business, December 2016

Stephen Herrera

William Jewell College

B.A. in Political Science; B.A. in Religion and Culture

Cameron Hillman

William Jewell College

Oxbridge Institutions and Policy

Sadie Schottle

Truman State University

M.A. in Special Education

Audra Simcoe

Northwest Missouri State University

M.S. In Educational Leadership

Elizabeth Soper

University of Tulsa

B.A. in German with a Minor in French

Paul Twenter

Rockhurst University

Executive Fellows Masters of Business Administration

CHRISTIAN SYMPHATHY Dennis Boatright and Becky Sandring and family in the death of Becky’s mother Margaret (Peggy) Sandring.

Dick and Sue Wright in the death of their niece Robbin Wright Holland of Franklin, Tennessee.

LIBERTY HOSPITAL Doug Soper, serious health concerns.

HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL George Yohe is home!!! He is the 5-monthold grandson of Kent and Karin Yohe.

OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Frances Ginn Linda Armstrong, health concerns Carole Miller Mary Margaret Oberkrom Irene Thomas Sabra Boyd’s parents, health concerns.

Teresa Anderson is married to Matt and works in healthcare information technology. She and Matt share their home with their cat, Tiberius.

Helen Brown has been a member of Second Baptist since the fall of 1967 when she moved to Liberty with husband, Don, to join the music faculty of William Jewell College. She is involved in the Sanctuary Choir, the Adult Handbell Choir, and Beginning Handbells. Helen serves as a deacon and in many other church activities.

Leslie Bunch and Alan have been members at Second since 2005. They have two children, Daniel and Audra, and a beautiful grandson, Gideon.

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.

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.

Charlie Hughes and Loretta, have been members of 2BC since 1980. He is semi-retired from Liberty Hospital. Loretta and Charlie teach preschool Bible study.

Laura Carder’s grandmother, Dorothy Ruestman, has been put on hospice.

Carol Kingery is the Referrals Coordinator for 2BC’s Stephen Ministry Program. She and Drew have been members since 1998. Carol enjoys teaching EOL and serves the church in many ways.

Allen Noel, Jim’s brother, has moved to Benton House and is now under hospice care.

Drew Kingery is the Deacon Chair and the leader of the Ordinance Team. He recently retired from the US Postal Service after more than 25 years of service.

Jim Fischer, Gerry Walther’s brother, recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Katie Trischler is a fifth grader at Lewis and Clark Elementary.

She is the daughter of Karen and Steve Trischler.

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

The Search Committee for our Associate Pastor of Worship and Music.

SENIOR ADULTS CHURCHWIDE SECOND SESSIONS Wednesday May 17 | Social Room 2BC is hosting an evening of TED-like talks given by three of our very own high school and college students.

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. Since ours will be given by students, we are presenting STU Talks. These STU Talks are about subjects they are passionate about or talents they have that they want to share with us.

Come experience an evening of stimulating ideas, impressive displays of talent, and our students performing at their best!

SECOND SERVINGS Wednesday, May 17 | 5:45 p.m. | Social Room Haitian relief supper: beans & rice. 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 MICHELE PECK IS RETIRING Monday, May 22 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | 650 Conistor After 30 years of dedication to teaching in Liberty, Michele Peck has touched countless lives, created dozens of life-long friendships and influenced the field of education in numerous positive and creative ways.

Please join us in honoring this spectacular educator, co -worker and friend for an open house party. RSVP to Patrice Clark pclark@liberty.k12.mo.us.

VIOLIN AND BOW NEEDED If you have a violin and bow in good condition that you are willing to lend to a Second Summer Symphony participant please contact Ann Posey at 816-507-2744 LOST AND FOUND There are a number of items that have been left on the coat rack in the Welcome Center. Please check and see if any of them are yours. On May 31 anything remaining will be donated or thrown away.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION Monday, May 15 | 1 p.m. | Social Room Our Senior Adult Ministry hosts a twice-monthly Coffee & Conversation open to all. No reservations needed, just bring a friend and your coffee mug! The first Monday features donuts (bring a dollar if you’d like some); the third Monday, it’s homemade treats.

SUMMER MEET & EAT Wednesdays | 5:00 p.m. | Local restaurants Senior adults and friends are invited to gather to enjoy local restaurants and each others' company!

If possible, RSVP to the church at 816-781-2824 by Tuesday noon. Anyone wanting a ride or more info, contact Carroll Makemson: 816-781-1160 or cmmtcm@gmail.com.

Wednesday, May 24 |Tanners | 8250 N. Church Rd. | Mike Lassiter Host Wednesday, May 31 | Jose Peppers | 9050 NE Barry Rd | Mike Lassiter Host

CHILDREN Wednesday May 17 | Missions Classes Last Children’s Mission Groups until fall, and they deserve a treat for all the things they’ve learned and work they have done! After our Wednesday night dinner, a snow cone truck will be parked outside the Welcome Center doors. There will be blankets to sit on the grass while we eat. What a treat! Thank you, leaders, for a great year. It’s been exciting to see the children “Shine like the Son” throughout the year as they learned and served others!

Second Friends Board is pleased to announce Brooke Fisher has been hired to be the new director beginning June 1. Brooke has a bachelor’s degree in education from William Jewell and 7 years teaching experience in the Liberty public schools. Most recently she has been an in home day care provider. Brooke also has a wide range of volunteer and leadership experiences. She grew up at Second and she and her husband are presently members and attend with their two daughters. She is enthusiastic, positive, and committed to the mission of the preschool. She is looking forward to working with the children, families, and staff of the preschool.

Friday Night, June 2 Churchwide Event Concert Open to the Community 6:00 p.m.

Supper 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Concert Matt’s Family Jam-Stronger Community Presence

All are welcomed to attend. We especially encourage those currently in positions of leadership and those planning to be.

Saturday, June 3 8:00 a.m.

Casserole breakfast 8:30 a.m.

Greg Mees, Stronger Data 10:00 a.m.

Break 10:15 a.m.

Terrell Carter, Stronger Eyes 12:00 p.m.

Paul T’s pulled pork and the fixins!

12:30 p.m.

Terrell Carter, Stronger Ministries 1:30 p.m.

Terrell Carter & Greg Mees, Conversation 2:00 p.m.

Dismiss Childcare is available for all sessions with reservation.

Cost is: $10.00.

THIS WEEK @2BC Monday, May 15

1:00 p.m. Coffee ‘n Conversation | Social Room 6:30 p.m. VBS Leadership Team | Oak Room

Tuesday, May 16

9:00 a.m. Second Friends Preschool Program | Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Parents of Special Needs Children | Social Room

Wednesday, May 17

9:00 a.m.. Second Friends Preschool Program | Sanctuary 5:45 p.m. Second Servings | Social Room 6:30 p.m. Stu Talks | Social Room 7:15 p.m. Sanctuary Choir | Music Suite

Saturday, May 20

9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Many Hands Fair Trade Shop Open

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.