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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
You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. John Bunyan It is the vice of a vulgar mind to be thrilled by bigness, to think that a thousand square miles are a thousand times more wonderful than one square mile, and that a million square miles are almost the same as heaven. E.M. Forster, Howard’s End
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
August 6, 2017
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Wanda O’Dell (11:00)
Invitation to Worship
Brad Peck (8:30) Mark Davis (11:00)
Candlelighting
Sophie LeDean (11:00)
Prelude
“Concerto #2 in G, 3rd Mvt” Elizabeth Gillespie, Violin Helen Brown, piano
+Hymn of Praise 350
F. Seitz
“Blessed Be the Name”
The Psalm
BLESSED NAME
Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21
Mary Anne Elmore (8:30) Hadley Fisher (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 Liturgical Dance
An invitation to silent prayer “Hills and Valleys” From Masterpiece! Arts Camp
Prayers of the People +Hymn 590 New Testament Reading
Tauren Wells Gwen Phillips
“The Solid Rock” Luke 12:13-21
SOLID ROCK
Steve Ritter (8:30) Luda Teterina (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 57, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon
“The Parable of the Rich Fool”
Jason Edwards
+Hymn of Response 490
“Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated”
HENDON
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 and Generosity Moment Offertory
Angie Fuller
“All the Way My Savior Leads Me” text Fanny Crosby (11:00) Amy Duncan, Don Brown, Helen Brown piano music Gene Bartlett
+Presentation of Offerings 436 “Seek ye First” Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you; Allelu, alleluia!
LAFFERTY
Words and Music © 1972 CCCM Music and Maranatha! Music (Admin. by Music Services)
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 586 “Grace Greater Than Our Sins” Grace, grace, God’s grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within; grace, grace, God’s grace, grace that is greater than all our sin. Postlude
“Gigue”
MOODY
Douglas Wagner Psalm 149:3
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston
Piano: Helen Brown (8:30) Wanda O’Dell (11:00) Audio: John Hilton Video: Davis Miller
SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, KCK Lora Mattly, long term care OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Jason, Patti Benton’s son, recovering from concussion. John Tucking, home from the hospital. Pastor Allen Zugelter, Liberty United Methodist Church, leukemia treatments were not successful. Gary Douglas, husband of Donna Butler Douglas, had a 5th surgery on July 28. Jon Dolton’s mother, Kay, health concerns and her move to Missouri. Linda Armstrong, chemotherapy treatments. Sabra Boyd’s parents, health concerns. Mary Arnold, health concerns. Nancy Calvert, recovering from a fall. Moira Carder, health concerns.
Helen Brown and Don have been members of 2BC since the fall of 1967 when they moved to Liberty to join the music faculty of William Jewell. She is involved in the Sanctuary Choir, the Handbell Choirs, serves as a Deacon and many other 2BC activities. Mark Davis has been a member of 2BC since 1992. He and Linda have six children and seven grandchildren in their family. Mark works as a home remodeler and custom home builder. Amy Duncan has been a member of Second Baptist Church since 1975. She is involved in Bible study, Sanctuary and Handbell choirs, and the deacon ministry at 2BC. Amy is also a Senior Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. She is married to Greg and they have two grown children, Stewart and Emily.
Mary Anne Elmore formerly worked in the Clay County Juvenile Justice System and as a Realtor with RE/MAX 1st Choice. Married for 50 years to Keith, they have a daughter and son-in-law along with three beautiful grandchildren living in San Diego, CA. She enjoys reading, movies, biking, traveling, crocheting, and time with friends and family. Hadley Fisher has been attending 2BC for over a year and recently joined the church. He is the assistant principal at Cameron Veterans Middle School. He lives in Liberty with his wife Brooke and their two daughters, Grace and Kate Angie Fuller came to Second in 1997. She serves in the Music and Children’s Ministries and on the Arts and Environment Team.. Angie and David are parents to Naomi and Adam.
Gary Armstrong’s mother, health concerns. She is at John Knox Village.
Elizabeth Gillespie will be a Freshman at Liberty High School. She is involved in Student Council, Symphonic Orchestra, and a member of the Kansas City Youth Symphony. Her hobbies include reading, watching Gilmore Girls, and adult coloring books. At 2BC, Elizabeth assists her mother Kathryn in preschool Sunday school class, attends youth, volunteers at Vacation Bible School, and Masterpiece Arts Camp.
Linda Thomas, neighbor of Larry & Ellen Gregory, awaiting double lung transplant.
Sophie LeDean will be a fourth grader at Schumacher Elementary this fall. She is the daughter of Susan and Loick LeDean.
Cassidy Paul, Linda Davis’s granddaughter, health concerns.
Wanda O'Dell and Dan have been members at Second since 1986. Wanda participates in MOPS, greets in the Welcome Center and plays the piano for worship services.
The Brenton’s great niece, Delilah Brenton; health concerns.
Brad Peck is a teacher and golf coach at Park Hill South, He teaches Student Bible Study and serves on 2BC Safety team. He likes to cycle and golf. Brad is married to Michele and they have two daughters, Ally and Hope.
Carol Tucking, health concerns. Maureen Michel, broken hip.
Patti Benton rehab after injury. Michelle Patton raising financial and prayer support for mission work in Greece.
Steve Ritter and Tammy have two sons and three grandchildren. Steve is retired from GE Energy. The Ritters have been members of Second since Schumacher Elementary School students and l989. Luda Teterina was born in Moscow, Russia, and came to the U.S. in 1996. staff. She has been a member of 2BC since 1999. She lived for a few years in The Search Committee for our Associate Atlanta, but returned to Kansas City and 2BC in 2014. Luda teaches Pastor of Worship and Music. nursing at St Luke's College of Health Sciences. She serves her church community as a member of the Leadership Development Committee, * Bold entries are new to the list this week. Sanctuary Choir, Stephen Ministry, and health care related projects.
CHURCHWIDE
Meal Cost Age 4 and under: Free Ages 13 and older: $6
Ages 5-12: $5 Family maximum $16
BIBLE AND BROWN BAG August 9 | 11:30 a.m. | Assembly Room As Jason continues his sermon series on the parables of Jesus entitled: "The Greatest Stories Ever Told," you are invited to join him for a conversation on the "The Cost of Building a Tower" from Luke 14: 25-33. This lunch is meant to be a rich dialogue, where you share with one another your impressions of this story from your own reading and study of the text, so please do bring your reflections and your lunch. This lunch is the last Bible & Brown Bag this summer. Please call the church office and let Dawn know you are coming, 816-781-2824. We won't provide childcare, but children are welcome to be in the room with their coloring books and crayons.
SECOND SESSIONS Spiritual Development Opportunities Begins August 23 | 6:30-7:15
FOOD TRUCK SUNDAY Sunday, August 20 | Noon | Kansas Street Following 11 a.m. worship stay around and have lunch from one of the food trucks parked on Kansas St. Check-out Mudhole BBQ, KC Dogs, Snowie KC, and a truck to be named. The heat shouldn’t bother us. Tents will be set up outside and the Social Room will be open.
Service Projects—for those who want to help with their hands, we will offer service projects this year at the church and in the homes of our members. We will begin with projects at the church. Larry Gregory and Ken Slater will put the projects together and lead the team interested in discipleship as an act of service. The time will be the same as other Sessions, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
SECOND SERVINGS FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP 5:45-6:30 | Social Room Wednesday, August 23 we will begin Second Servings. We have two groups cooking (still looking for at least one more) and we will also add some fine local restaurants as caterers. Reservations can me made on The Hub or by calling the church office.
Boundaries---continuing our commitment to emotionally healthy individual spirituality and as a congregation, Jerry and Janet Hill will be teaching this five-week course on Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend’s best selling book. The book covers when to say YES When to say NO; to take control of your life and addresses specific issues that confront today’s Christians. Issues such as: – Living a life out of control – Having people take advantage of us – Having trouble saying no – Being disappointed with God because of unanswered prayers, and many more vital issues.
Acts—“Gathering a community; breaking down walls; spreading the word and taking a stand are four phrases that organize this study of Acts and guide readers through a world alive with God and God’s mighty deeds. And all of us who have “drunk too deeply at the wells of reason and rationality” will once again pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe.” John Shank will lead this Bible study option. Noticing God—“I have come to believe that God is present in our world. In fact, God’s presence pervades our world. God is not in hiding. The problem is with us. We don’t know where to look or what to expect. We do not seem to notice. We need to learn to notice. We need to engage in what I have come to call the ‘the spiritual discipline of noticing God.’ “ The author, Richard Peace was one of Jason Edwards’ professors at Fuller Theological Seminary. Michelle Peck will lead this discipleship study option.
MISSIONS
SENIOR ADULTS
WOMEN ON MISSION August 8, 2017 9:30 a.m. Angie Fuller and Tracy Zahnd Thailand 10:30 a.m. Refreshments
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION AUGUST 7 AT 10 A.M. AUGUST 21 AT 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.
Mission Project: Items for KC Refugee Center Rice Lentils Cooking Oil Hot Pads
Beans Salt Towels Dish Soap
STEPHEN MINISTRY We always need new people who can serve as Stephen Ministers! Now may be your chance to become one— the Stephen Ministry training begins on Monday, October 1. For details about the schedule, questions, or more information, please contact Sara Langford (langford@liberty.k12.mo.us), Carol Kingery (ckingery@kc.rr.com), or the church office at (816) 781-2824. SCHOOL CONNECTIONS TEAM Youth Mentor Program The School Connections Team is looking for people who are interested in being a Youth Mentor. The process is very simple. Interested persons need to complete a Youth Mentor application, which is available at the Welcome Center. Mail completed applications to Colleen Jones at Liberty Public Schools Central Office. All applicants undergo a background screening, attend an interview and a short training session. If you have questions about the Youth Mentor program, feel free to contact Colleen Jones, coordinator of Liberty’s mentoring program, at cjones@liberty.k12.mo.us. You may also contact Debbie Lane, facilitator of The School Connections Team, at debbielane71861@gmail.com
SUMMER MEET & EAT End of Summer Outing Wednesday, August 9 | 10:00 a.m. Street Car and Lunch at the Harvey House. We will leave church parking lot at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 9. Or, you can meet the Street Car at City Market. We will get off at Union Station for lunch at 11:30 at the Harvey House. We will be back to Liberty between 1 and 2 p.m. Reservations REQUIRED to the Church Office by Tuesday, August 8.
STUDENTS August 13 | Student Fun Night – Pool party 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
CHILDREN WORSHIP CHILDCARE 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!
THIS WEEK @2BC
Sunday, August 6
All Day
In As Much Food Share Sunday
8:44 a.m.
Second Symphony | Choir Room
6:00 p.m.
Student Innermissions Coffee & Conversation 2BC Summer Golf | Liberty Hills
Tuesday, August 8
10:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m. Arrival 6:00 p.m. Tee Time 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 9
10:00 a.m.
Summer Meet & Eat | Street Car & Harvey House
11:30 a.m.
Bible & Brown Bag
Saturday, August 12
9:30 a.m.
Many Hands Fair Trade Shop
Sunday, August 13
8:44 a.m.
Second Symphony Last Rehearsal
6:00 p.m.
Student Fun Night Pool Party
6:30 p.m.
Deacon’s Meeting
Monday, August 7
Women on Mission
SECOND FRIENDS Attention! Attention! Attention! Second Friends Preschool has a few openings in their preschool and pre-k classes for the 2017-18 school year. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested please call Second Friends, 816-781-3882, or email, bfisher@2bcliberty.org. Hope to hear from you soon
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