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. 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.
Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship…
How lovely to think that no one need wait a moment: we can start now, start slowly changing the world! How lovely that everyone, great and small, can make a contribution toward introducing justice straight away. Anne Frank
Love cannot remain by itself -- it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action, and that action is service. Mother Teresa
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.
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July 24, 2016
8:30 and 11:00 a.m. (+ indicates to stand if you are able)
Gathering Music
Angie Fuller
Invitation to Worship
Gwen Phillips
Candlelighting Prelude
Kate Fisher “Pavane” Lydia Bunch, harp; Michelle Cook, flute
+Hymn of Praise 350
“Blessed Be The Name”
Faure/Almeida
BLESSED NAME
Old Testament Reading 1 Samuel 17:1-37 Nick Bartlow, Becky Dempsey, John George, Susan Miller, Gwen Phillips (Pew Bible, page 202, Old Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God
An invitation to silent prayer
Choral Worship “My Shepherd Shall Supply My Need: arr. Mark Wilberg Lydia Bunch, harp; Michelle Cook and Christie White, flutes Worship in Music (8:30)
“For the Beauty of the Earth” Lydia Bunch, harp; Michelle Cook, flute
Prayers of the People 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, forever. Amen.
arr. Burton Connie McNeill
+Hymn 31
“Ancient Words”
ANCIENT WORD
The Old Testament Lesson 1 Samuel 17:38-58 Nick Bartlow, Becky Dempsey, John George, Susan Miller, Gwen Phillips (Pew Bible, page 202, Old Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon
DAVID AND
GOLIATH
+Hymn of Preparation 458 “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”
Jason Edwards LINSTEAD
If you have made a decision to follow Christ or join our church family during this time of preparation for communion, you are invited to come forward and share that with our pastor. Communion Passing the Peace Leader: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. Congregation: And also with you. At this time you’ll be asked to share signs of God’s peace. Greet each other by saying, “Peace of Christ be with you.” Respond, “And also with you.” Our Response 482 “Here I Am, Lord” Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if You lead me. I will hold Your people in my heart. +Offertory Prayer Offertory
Jason Edwards “It Is Well, With My Soul”
+Presentation of Offerings “Alleluia” Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory be to God on high; Alleluia to the Savior, Who has won the victory Alleluia to the Spirit, Fount of love and sanctity; Alleluia! Alleluia! To the Triune Majesty. Public Domain
HERE I AM, LORD
Billy Payne HYMN TO JOY
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing Commissioning of South Dakota Team Blane Baker Abby Bland Terry Chapman Anna Davis Adelyn Hilton Erin Hilton Mark Hilton Zane Hilton Marissa Holt Caroline Huffman Jen Huffman Jeremy Huffman Jasmine Kaduce Debbie Lassiter Heather Lewis Henry Lewis Nathan Lewis Tom Makemson Paige Twenter Elliott Yoakum
Mike Lassiter Charles Bradfield Megan Hester Josie Hilton Lilly Holt James Huffman John Huffman Mike Lassiter Jack Lewis Bill Schumacher
+The Sending Forth “Blessed Assurance” This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.
ASSURANCE
Public Domain
Postlude
“You Shall Go Out With Joy”
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington
Douglas Wagner
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070 Piano: Angie Fuller (8:30) Debbie Lassiter (11:00) Media: John Hilton, Alex Trischler
Today’s choir anthem, “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need,” was a gift to the 2BC music library from the Sanctuary Choir in memory of Janie House, sister of Gwen Phillips.
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY CELEBRATIONS Congratulations to Rick and Cathy Cole on the birth of their grandson, Landon Cole, on July 19. Landon is welcomed by his parents, Nicholas and Holly, and big brother Lincoln. KU MEDICAL CENTER Jimmy Nickell
NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL Larry Willis, back surgery John Howell, broken hip ST LUKE’S ON THE PLAZA Betty Lou Anderson, brain aneurysm
Nick Bartlow has been a member of Second since 2000. He currently serves on the Leadership Development Committee and is Director of Brand Strategy at Barkley. Becky Dempsey is a deacon, sings in the choir, and serves as a connector for the Drama Team. For over 20 years, she and Craig taught children’s Sunday School, and she also wrote and led children’s worship services during most of that time. Becky assistant directs for Liberty North High School theatre, is a Teaching Artist for Kansas City Young Audiences, and acts in films, commercials, and company training videos, as well as on stage from Richmond to Olathe. She and Craig enjoy playing board games, seeing theatre, and visiting children in CA, OR, and MN. Kate Fisher will be a third grader at Doniphan Elementary. She is the daughter of Brooke and Hadley Fisher.
HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Sgt. Mark Brabant Suzanne Love Steve Terranova
John George and Karri joined Second Baptist in 2011. They have three children: Avery, Amelia, and Archer. John enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and woodworking in his free time. He works at Russell Stover Candies.
OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Larry Willis; postponed back surgery; Mary Arnold, life issues Eun Dobbins, outpatient surgery recovery
Susan Miller is currently a Chaplain with Ascend Hospice. Gary, Susan and Mallory have been members of 2BC since January 2010. Susan is a member of the 2BC Drama Team, has served on the Missions Committee, and participated in mission trips, chaperoned youth trips, and participated in Disciple Now weekends. Gwen Phillips is Second Baptist’s Children’s Pastor. She is married to Harold and they have one adult daughter, Rachel. They have lived in Liberty for over 25 years. She enjoys traveling, teaching English conversation (with a Southern accent!) to new language learners, and she thoroughly loves interacting with friends. If she had to name one of her favorite places to visit, it would be wherever an ocean happens to be!
CHURCHWIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE Check out the insert in your Weekly today to find a sampling of some of our current opportunities to serve. You can sign up directly on the card, or request a meeting to help discern where your best fit might be. DISCOVER YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS 2BC has adopted an online tool called AssessMe to aid you in discovering your spiritual gifts and connecting them to service opportunities within the church. You can try it today at www.assessme.org/7235.aspx. You also can find the link on the main page after you log in to the HUB. 1. Select the button that says REGISTER NOW. You will set-up a personalized login, which only takes 2-3 minutes. (Look for the text that says “It’s fast and free.”) 2. After you have finished setting up your account, you may login and begin the assessment. 3. The assessment is in four parts. You may take all four at once or break them up. The entire assessment will only take between 15-30 minutes. Your results are automatically imported into the HUB when you are finished. While you are encouraged to complete this assessment online, a paper version is available by contacting the church office at khalfhill@2bcliberty.org or 816.781.2824.
MISSIONS SHARK ALERT: TEACHER GOODY BAGS The School Connections Team will lead us in providing the Schumacher Elementary teachers with a “Welcome Back” goody bag on their first day back to school. We need your help to fill the bags! Tags with items needed are posted in the Welcome Center. All you need to do is take a tag, write your name under the tag on our master list, purchase the item (s), and then place them in the tub marked “School Connections Team Donations.” Donations will be accepted through Aug. 7. STUDENTS JULY INNERMISSION SCHEDULE July 24 - Summer Innermission | 6-7:30 p.m. with a hang out after July 31 - Pool Party! We'll meet at the church at 5:30 p.m. and head over to Dan and Wanda O'Dell's home for a pool and pizza party! We'll plan to return to the church around 8:30 p.m. MUSIC JOIN THE SUMMER SYMPHONY! All instrumentalists 9th grade through adult can meet at 8:44 a.m. on Sunday mornings to prepare for that day's worship. Contact Ann Posey for information at poseyannphil2@sbcglobal.net.
MOPS MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) MOPS@2BC is now accepting applications for the 2016-17 year. If you are a mom of a child from birth through Kindergarten, you are welcome to join the community for support, encouragement and fun through monthly meetings and group activities. Visit 2bcliberty.org/mops to fill out an application.
INVITATION NORAH EDWARDS IS TURNING 2 (AND A HALF!) This December birthday girl gets a summer party! Please join us to celebrate! Where: Norah's house 431 E Arthur St., Liberty Who: Everyone is invited! When: Saturday, July 30 | 10:00-11:30am No gifts please! In lieu of gifts, please bring a dollar to donate to the Make a Wish Foundation in Norah's honor.
REGISTER AT 2BCLIBERTY.ORG/MASTERPIECE SR. ADULTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT OUT | July 27 | 5 p.m. Hot dogs at the Howertons (900 N. Lightburne, Liberty)
RSVP to the church at 816-781-2824 by Tuesday noon.
ME2 LUNCH | Tuesday, July 26 11:45 a.m. Jerusalem Café (Westport) Hosted by Connie McNeill & Ellen Gregory