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.
Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship…
Is Jesus enough for you?
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.
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Fourth Sunday of Pentecost The Worship of God June 5, 2016
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Julie Williams and Caroline Dilts
Invitation to Worship
Don Long
Candlelighting
Avery George
Prelude +Hymn of Praise 337
“Jacob’s Vision”
Robert Powell
“Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven”
LAUDA ANIMA
Children’s Moment
David Fulk
The Psalm
Psalm 146
Mary Margaret Oberkrom 8:30) Carol Kingery (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 451, Old Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God Choral Worship
An invitation to silent prayer “Grace” The Sanctuary Choir
Prayers of the People +Hymn 571
Mark Hayes Blane Baker
“You Are My All in All”
HYMN TUNE
Worship in Music (8:30) The Old Testament Lesson
Genesis 28:10-18
Martha Reppert (8:30) Drew Kingery (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 19, Old Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
Sermon
MORE
+Hymn of Response 71
THAN WE BARGAINED FOR
“Be Thou My Vision”
Jason Edwards
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
Mary Margaret Oberkrom (8:30) Ben Lassiter (11:00)
Offertory
“Satisfied”
+Presentation of Offerings 600 “O How He Loves You and Me” O how He loves He gave His life, O how He loves O how He loves
Kingsmore/Dunn PATRICIA
you and me, O how He loves you and me, what more could He give? you, O how He loves me, you and me.
Words and Music © 1975 Word Music, LLC.
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 481
“Go to The World” Stanza 4
SINE NOMINE
Go to the world! Go as the ones I send, for I am with you till the age shall end, When all the hosts of glory cry 'Amen!'. Alleluia. Alleluia. Words © 1991 by GIA Publications, Inc.
-Postlude
“Praise My Soul the King of Heaven”
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington
Jerry Westenkuehler
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070 Piano: Helen Brown (8:30) Debbie Lassiter (11:00) Media: John Hilton, Ben Zahnd
A Note of Recognition One graduate was unavailable at the time of our graduate recognition, so now we would like to recognize Mitchell Yoakum, who graduated from Liberty High School.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Rae Moore, Brandon and Krystal Moore, Emily Moore, Adam and Mandy Moore Medlock and family, Gary and Beverly Moore, and Jennifer Moore on the death of Rae’s husband, Brandon’s, Emily’s, and Mandy’s father, Gary and Beverly’s son, and Jennifer’s brother, Jeff Moore, on May 30. Christian sympathy is extended to Bonnie and David Knauss, Mary and Erik Gallimore, Bailey and Landon Gallimore, and Jonathan Knauss on the death of Bonnie’s mother, Mary and Jonathan’s grandmother, and Bailey’s and Landon’s great-grandmother, Aurelia Tanner Swafford, on May 29 in Excelsior Springs. She was 104 years old. OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Suzanne Love, health Debbie Lane, health
Traveling safeties for Wes and Debbie Blanton, traveling overseas 5/28 - 6/11 to see family. Ellie Cunningham, 11 years old, stage 4 cancer. Bob James, health Karen North, cancer. Mason Barnard, 3rd grader at EPIC; cancer; father Matt Barnard teaches at Liberty North. REMEMBER THOSE ON MISSION Slovakia Team 5/27 - 6/5: Harold and Gwen Phillips, Bill and Becky Gossett. Bogota, Columbia Team 6/4 - 6/12 High School South Dakota Team 6/5 6/10 Month of June South Dakota Team: Jordon Groves, Emmy Gregory, Elliott Yoakum.
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY Blane Baker is an active deacon, serves on the Stewardship Committee, and teaches the Tanner Class Bible study group. He holds the Wallace A. Hilton chair in Physics at William Jewell College. Avery George is the daughter of Karri and John George and has completed 5 grade at EPIC Elementary. th
Carol Kingery is the Referrals Coordinator for 2BC's Stephen Ministry Program. Drew Kingery is the Deacon Chair and the leader of the Ordinance Team. He recently retired from the US Postal Service after more than 30 years of service. Ben Lassiter has been at Second since he was two years old. He works at American Century Investments and enjoys helping with the youth. He is married to Allison, whom he met at Second while looking for donuts in the nursery. Mary Margaret Oberkrom is a Mentor Mom in MOPS and a 40+ year member. She retired from teaching after a 35-year career and now enjoys time with family, friends and in her gardens. Martha Reppert is a retired elementary art teacher. She has two sons, Scott and Andrew Brant, and two grandsons. She loves to quilt, read, and spend time with friends. Martha has two sisters at 2BC: Betty Lou Anderson and Mary Margaret Oberkrom.
STUDENTS
CHURCHWIDE COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, June 7 | 3-7 p.m. | Social Room | If possible, sign up in advance on the sheet at the Welcome Center desk. Walk-ins also welcome, or sign up at esavealifenow.org. Enter sponsor code: secondbaptist. 1 CORINTHIANS STUDY W/ JERRY CAIN Fridays, June 10-Aug. 5 (except July 8) | 10-11 a.m. | Social Room | Jerry Cain will lead “An Expository Study of First Corinthians” for anyone interested in sharing some study and fellowship! BEGINNER’S YOGA CLASS WITH KATHY BENAVIDEZ Tuesdays in June and July (except July 12) | 10-11 a.m. | Assembly Room | $5 donation per class | Childcare available for birth-Pre-K | 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. SENIOR ADULTS COFFEE & CONVERSATION Monday, June 6 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Social Room | All senior adults are invited to our twice-monthly gatherings for treats and fellowship. Bring your coffee mug and a dollar if you’d like some donuts! WEDNESDAY NIGHTS OUT 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 office at 816-781-2824 by Tuesday noon each week. Anyone wanting/needing a ride or more information, contact Carroll Makemson at 816-7811160 or cmmtcm@gmail.com. VBS JULY 11-15: 2bcliberty.org/VBS DONATIONS REQUESTED FOR VBS Check the lists on the pillar in the Welcome Center to see if there is something you can purchase! Donations needed by June 12.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH DAKOTA TRIP June 27-30 | This will be an opportunity for middle school students to experience South Dakota and begin to build relationships that will continue throughout their high school careers and beyond. Register (and pay the $100 cost online) at 2bcliberty.org/ students. Contact Charles Smith (csmith@2bcliberty.org) with questions! MISSIONS MEETING FOR THOSE GOING TO S. DAKOTA JULY 30-AUG. 3 June 19 | After 11 a.m. service-1 p.m. | Social Room | Light lunch served | We will talk through details, make meal plans, and explore the Lakota culture. Others not going but interested are also invited to attend. SLEEPING BAGS NEEDED FOR S. DAKOTA The community health workers in S. Dakota have asked us to collect used sleeping bags for them to use in the winter. Many people, especially the elderly, run out of propane for heating homes or cooking in the winter, and the CHW’s feel sleeping bags will help those vulnerable to this situation. Look for the tub in the Welcome Center that says South Dakota. WOMEN ON MISSION June 7 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Assembly Room | All women with an interest in missions are welcome! 9:30 a.m. Eleanor Speaker, Morocco Trip 10:30 a.m. Refreshments 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Paulo Barros Mission Action Project: Bring school supplies for Children's Home (Please NO crayons or pens) PERSONNEL MINISTRY ASSISTANT JOB OPENING As part of our plan to distribute the responsibilities of the Church Administrator position, we will hire a Ministry Assistant for Office Support. It is a part-time position, working 8:30a-4:30p Monday-Wednesday. Read the full job description at 2bcliberty.org/jobs. All interested persons should send a resume and cover letter by June 15 to: Connie McNeill at the church or cmcneill@2bcliberty.org.
TEAM WORLD VISION LUNCH ‘N LAUNCH TODAY After 11a.m. service | Social Room | No RSVP needed! Whether you’re already signed up or just curious about how your running/walking equates to clean water to Africa, you’re invited to attend the 2BC TWV launch! Enjoy a soup/salad lunch and hear about how to sign up, the great fellowship at the Saturday morning group runs, and training/ fundraising tips. JOIN THE TEAM AT
TEAMWORLDVISION.ORG/KANSASCITY
Show your 2BC spirit this summer! VBS/Summer shirts are now available to order! Whether you’re involved in VBS or not, you can enjoy wearing this cool shirt, available in regular cut ($10), women’s cut ($10), or baseball style ($20).
Find the order link at 2bcliberty.org/vbs!
Linda Jones’s Retirement Celebration
FIRST ME2 LUNCH OF THE SUMMER!
Sunday, June 12 | 9:30-10:45 a.m. | Social Room Light brunch food served
Tuesday, June 7 | 11:45 a.m. Luigi’s on Liberty Square
Let’s celebrate Linda Jones’s service to 2BC and send her into retirement with our thanks!
Hosted by Jason Edwards and Ann Posey