2 BC Weekly | July 23, 2017 | Worship Guide and Newsletter

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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. 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.

Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship There is something in us, as storytellers and as listeners to stories, that demands the redemptive act, that demands that what falls at least be offered the chance to be restored.

The reader of today looks for this motion, and rightly so, but what he has forgotten is the cost of it. His sense of evil is diluted or lacking altogether, and so he has forgotten the price of restoration.

Flannery O'Connor

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 July 23, 2017

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering Music

Leslie Bunch (11:00)

Invitation to Worship

Connie McNeill

Candlelighting Call to Worship

+Hymn of Praise 676 Responsive Reading 487

Kate Fisher (11:00) “Glorious Is Thy Name” Sanctuary Choir

Mark Edwards

“Teach Me O Lord, I Pray” Commitment

DIADEMATA

Carrie Bartlow (8:30) Jon Dolton (11:00)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God! +Hymn 457

“Come and Feast, For All Are Welcome”

Prayers of the People

REGENT SQUARE

Paul Twenter (8:30) Ben Lassister (11:00)

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.

Amen.

Music for Worship “In Christ Alone” Stan Pethel (8:30) Joshua Hannsz, Alto Saxophone; Tim Hannsz, Tenor Saxophone New Testament Reading

Matthew 21: 33-46

Luke Campbell (8:30) Phil Posey (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 18, New Testament)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord..

People: Thanks be to God!

Sermon

“The Wicked Tenants”

Jason Edwards

Communion Communion at Second Baptist Church is open to all who profess Jesus Christ as Savior. Our Communion Bread is always gluten-free.

This morning we will celebrate communion by intinction. During the service, you will be invited to exit your pew to the right, walk to one of the stations, take a piece of bread, dip it into the cup, and then return to the left.

+Hymn of Response 586

“Grace Greater Than Our Sin”

MOODY

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) Barbara Yoakum (11:00)

“In Christ Alone” Lloyd Larson (11:00) Joshua Hannsz, Alto Saxophone; Tim Hannsz, Tenor Saxophone

+Presentation of Offerings 706 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen A Time of Greeting

Jason Edwards

Send Initiative Commissioning

Mike Lassiter (11:00) South Dakota SEND Initiative Anna Chapman, Shae Crane, Lee Ann Frasier, Sandy Goodpasture, Marisa and Lilly Holt, Jasmine Kaduce, Larry and Pat Kuhlman, Mike Lassiter, and Tom Makemson

+The Sending Forth 7 “Worthy of Worship” You are worthy, Father, Creator.

You are worthy, Savior, Sustainer.

You are worthy, worthy and wonderful; Worthy of worship and praise.

JUDSON

Words and Music © 1988 Van Ness Press, Inc./McKinney Music, Inc. (Admin. By LifeWay Worship)

Postlude

“Prelude and Fugue in C”

J.S. Bach

All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036

All Video UBP CCVI #502497070

Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston

Piano: Leslie Bunch (8:30) Debbie Lassiter (11:00) Audio: John Hilton Video: Alex Trischler

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian Sympathy is extended to Luda Teterina and family in the death of her beloved Uncle Peter in Russia.

LIBERTY HOSPITAL John Tucking, cancer surgery ST. LUKE’S ON THE PLAZA Lora Mattly, ICU with pneumonia.

OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Jon Dolton’s mother, Kay, health concerns and potential move to Missouri.

Bruce and Sammie Heavner’s 11 year old granddaughter, Kate, has been released from doctor’s care in Washington, DC. Jerry and Lee Ann Zech’s daughter Kelli, recent surgery.

Lee Ann Zech’s Aunt Margaret Post, recent cancer diagnosis.

Cheryl Williams’ brother in law Eddie, recovering from a heart procedure.

Sabra Boyd’s parents, health concerns.

Mary Arnold, health concerns.

Nancy Calvert, recovering from a fall.

Moira Carder, health concerns.

Carol Tucking, health concerns.

Jill Hilke, recovery from knee replacement.

Linda Armstrong, chemotherapy.

Carolyn Libby’s daughter, Charlene Gilbert, health concerns.

Walter Weaver, Kevin’s brother, chemotherapy.

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

SEND Initiative trips to North Carolina and South Dakota * Bold entries are new to the list this week.

Nick and Carrie Bartlow have been a part of 2BC since 2000. She is a Senior Account Manager at Kemper & Co. Nick currently serves as chair of the Search Committee for the Associate Pastor of Worship and Music. He works for Barkley Integrated Marketing & Ad Agency.

Their children are Wakefield, Ramsey, and Deacon.

Leslie Bunch is a retired vocal music teacher. Presently, she works as a free-lance accompanist. She and Alan joined 2BC in 2005. They have two grown children and one grandson. Leslie is active in the music ministry, serves on Church Council, and serves on the Search Committee for the Associate Pastor of Worship and Music.

Luke Campbell and Tanna have been members of 2BC since 2009.

They have a young son, Reed. Luke is Assistant Professor of Political Science at NWMS University.

Jon Dolton and Melissa have been worshipping at Second since 2013.

They have participated on a Second Servings cooking team. They have two daughters, Lucy seven and Olivia nine.

Kate Fisher will be a fourth grader at Doniphan Elementary. She is the daughter of Brooke and Hadley Fisher.

Joshua and Tim Hannsz have been playing in the 2BC orchestra for many years. Joshua recently graduated from Liberty High School and has enlisted in the Navy. Tim and Joshua both play saxophone. Tim works in construction and is a “good ‘ol boy!”

Ben Lassiter has been at Second since he was two years old. He works at American Century Investments and serves as Chair of the Leadership Development Committee. He is married to Allison, whom he met at Second while looking for donuts in the nursery. Ben and Allison are the proud parents of a son, Clark.

Debbie Lassiter has been a member at 2BC since Mike joined our church staff in 1989. She is actively involved in missions and has been on numerous mission trips. Debbie also enjoys hospitality service and is the Children’s Choir Coordinator.

Dr. Phil Posey and Ann have been a member of 2BC since 1965 when he began his position on the music faculty at WJC. In addition to three years as music director at 2BC, Phil has served a number of area churches. He founded the Liberty Symphony Orchestra and recently retired as principal conductor of the Kansas City Wind Symphony. Phil and Ann served on the mission field in Xi'an, China.

Paul Twenter and Julie have two children, Mallory and Paige. Paul is the leader of the Decision Analytics Consulting Practice at HNTB Corporation. The burnt ends from the briskets that Paul smokes are heaven on earth!

Barb Yoakum has been a member of Second since 1988. Barb is a nurse. She and Rolland have two sons, Mitchell and Elliott.

CHURCHWIDE QUARTERLY CHURCH CONFERENCE Sunday, July 30 | 12:00 p.m. | Social Room Please plan to join us!

Lunch will be provided for a donation of $6. Childcare will be available

CHATTERBOX COMMUNION July 23 | 9:30 a.m. Outside Tutt Chapel 12:00 p.m. Assembly Room Gather after worship to continue the fellowship of communion in a less formal setting.

ME2 TUESDAY LUNCH BUNCH On Tuesdays, one of our staff members will choose a restaurant and will meet you at 11:30 for a "pay for your own" lunch. We invite all to join us. No reservations required.

July 25 | Huey’s | Gwen Phillips August 1 | Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop (Crossroads) | Jason Edwards FINDING GOD IN THE SHACK Sundays June 25-July 23 | 9:45| Social Room You may have read the book or seen the movie, and it raised several theological questions for you. You aren’t alone! Come, bring your questions and join the conversation. Led by Jeff Langford.

Please join us for Norah's 3rd birthday party!

Saturday, July 29 | 10:00am-12:00 p.m.

The Edwards' Home | 431 Arthur St Who: Everyone is invited!

No gifts, please. In lieu of gifts, please bring a dollar donation for the Upland Holistic Development Project in Northern Thailand, which serves to offer a sustainable life to refugees.

MISSIONS WOMEN ON MISSION August 8, 2017 9:30 a.m. Angie Fuller and Tracy Zahnd Thailand 10:30 a.m.

Refreshments 11:00 a.m.

Mission Project: Items for KC Refugee Center Rice Beans Lentils Salt Cooking Oil Towels Hot Pads Dish Soap SCHOOL CONNECTIONS TEAM SCHUMACHER SHARK ALERT! Donations are needed for the Liberty Public Schools Backto-School event!

On Monday, August 7 the Liberty Public Schools will host its annual “Back-toSchool” event. The event includes providing school supplies, backpacks, hygiene kits, a gift card for shoes and food to needy Liberty families.

Second Baptist has been asked to support this event with some donations. YOU can help by providing some of the items listed below. Donations will be collected from July 16 through August 2. Donation bins will be located in the Welcome Center, by the Chapel, and at the Preschool entrance. Thanks in advance for helping our Liberty students start the 20172018 school year well prepared!

Questions? Contact Debbie Lane at 781-9281 or debbielane71861@gmail.com Donation items: Ear buds Flash drives Dry erase markers Shampoo & Conditioner Deodorant Bath soap Laundry soap Toilet paper Trash bags Cleaning Supplies

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday | July 25 | 12:30-7:00 p.m.

St. James Blood Drive: You are invited to attend the next Community Blood Center blood drive at St. James Catholic Church in Liberty on Tuesday, July 25, from 12:30-7:00 p.m. in the social hall. There is currently a blood shortage in our area, and your help is greatly needed to help local patients. Appointments are encouraged and can be made online at www.esavealifenow.org using sponsor code 'stjames' or contact Nikki at 816-407-1208. Walk-ins are welcome, and childcare is available. For medical eligibility questions, call 800-688-0900. Thank you so much for your continued support of the community blood drives at St. James!

THANK YOU FROM IN AS MUCH TO VBS FAMILIES What a great surprise I had today when I came to church to pick up the donations you brought during VBS. Wow! Lots of boxes packed full of wonderful school supplies! 1,726 items to be exact!

Each year the week before school starts, In As Much Ministry provides school supplies to needy families.

Last year we helped about 100 families and just over 200 children to have the supplies they needed for their first day of school. Thanks to your generosity we will be able to help many more families this year.

Please know that your thoughtfulness is truly making a difference in the lives of many Liberty students.

Blessings to you all, Debbie Lane In As Much Ministry SENIOR ADULTS

Wednesday, July 26 | 5:00 p.m. | J & S Pizza Wednesday, August 2 | 5:00 p.m. | Cracker Barrel

CHILDREN

WHAT: Arts camp WHEN: July 31-August 4 WHERE: Second Baptist Church TIME: 9:00 – 12:00 COST: $30 (Those with more than one child pay $25 after the first child.)

PARTICIPANTS: Children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade REGISTRATION http://2bcliberty.org/masterpiece REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 26, 2017 A NOTE FROM CHILDREN’S PASTOR GWEN PHILLIPS Friends, it’s so precious to see all ages interacting here in this fellowship together: Harvey Seely giving out tootsie rolls to the Bartlow clan, Brenda Lazenby snuggling with baby Clark Lassiter, Bill Riggs hugging on Davis Fulk…now that’s what community is all about!

You have the opportunity to be involved in similar ways.

Our 11:00 worship time is in DIRE need of childcare volunteers. We are beginning to see the same people volunteering just because they feel bad when there is no one signed up! If every able adult volunteered one time each year, we would have more than enough help!

So! Look at your calendar, find a Sunday that fits for you. Choose whether you will be with babies, toddlers and twos, pre-K or wherever needed. Either contact Gwen at gphillips@2bcliberty.org or go to 2bcliberty.org/children to pick your spot. You won’t be sorry!

Sunday, July 23

6:00 p.m.

Student Innermission

Monday, July 24

2BC Summer Golf | Liberty Hills

Tuesday, July 25

5:45 p.m. Arrival 6:00 p.m. Tee Time 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, July 26

5:00 p.m.

Summer Meet & Eat | J & S Pizza

7:00 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

6:30 a.m.

South Dakota SEND Initiative Departure

9:30 a.m.

Many Hands Fair Trade Shop

8:44 a.m.

Second Symphony Rehearsal

12:00 p.m.

Church Conference

6:00 p.m.

Innermission

Saturday, July 29 Sunday, July 30

Me2 Lunch | Huey’s | Gwen Phillips

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