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.
Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship…
“When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.” ― Donald Miller
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.
“If we will be quiet and ready enough, we shall find compensation in every disappointment.” ― Henry David Thoreau “That was the thing about the world: it wasn't that things were harder than you thought they were going to be, it was that they were hard in ways that you didn't expect.” ― Lev Grossman, The Magician King
Communion at Second Baptist Church is open to all who profess Jesus Christ as Savior. Our Communion Bread is always gluten-free. Intinction Instructions 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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Aug. 14, 2016
8:30 and 11:00 a.m. (+ indicates to stand if you are able)
Gathering Music
Brenda Lazenby
Invitation to Worship
David Fulk
Candlelighting
Cameron Webster
Prelude +Hymn of Praise 22
“Canticle”
Camp Kirkland
“How Great Our God’s Majestic Name”
The Psalm
Psalm 80:1-2; 8-19
DUKE STREET Curt Walther (8:30) Travis Ferguson (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 420, Old Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God Worship in Music
An invitation to silent prayer “Shine on Us” Men’s Ensemble
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.
Smith/Greer Bill Gossett
+Hymn 656
“Jesu, Jesu”
CHEREPONI
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 5:1-7
Gerry Walther (8:30) Sheryl Ferguson (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 491, Old Testament)
Leader: This Is the Word of the Lord.. People: Thanks be to God!
Sermon
“WHY WILD GRAPES?”
Jason Edwards
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.” +Hymn of Response 466
“Jesus At Your Holy Table”
BEACH SPRING
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
Curt Walther (8:30) Steve Hemphill (11:00) “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus”
Duane Funderburk
+Presentation of Offerings 706 “Doxology” 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.
OLD 100
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+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 481 “Go to the World” Go to the world! Go into all the earth. Go preach the cross where Christ renews life’s worth, Baptizing as the sign of our rebirth.
Postlude
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
“Jubilation”
SINE NOMINE
Leavitt
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Helen Brown (8:30) Brenda Lazenby (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Kenny Personett Worship Leader: David Fulk
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Sammie Mihlhauser and family in the death of Sammie’s sister, Disca Ann Kovar, on Aug. 7. Celebration of life will be Saturday, Aug. 13, 2 to 5 p.m. at Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Research School of Nursing or Liberty Hospital Hospice. Christian sympathy is extended to Carolyn Libby and family in the recent death of her aunt. KU MED CENTER Cathy Cole’s brother, Mike; terminal brain cancer LIBERTY HOSPITAL Jackie Jones, Scott Jones’ mother; health NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL John Howell, broken hip; no visitors, please CENTERPOINT HOSPITAL – INDEPENDENCE Elbert Dempsey, Craig’s father; stroke OAK POINTE OF KEARNEY Cordie Kingery VILLAGE SHALOM Jimmy Nickell HOME TO CHILLICOTHE Cora Grouse, Bette Mumpower’s mother OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Steve Sealock, knee replacement surgery, Aug. 22, at North Kansas City Hospital. Marti Mauzey, heart cath at NKC Hospital 6:30 a.m. Aug. 12. Nick Stout, co-worker of Nick Bartlow; hospitalized after a physical assault
Sheryl Ferguson has been attending 2BC since she and Travis married in 1999. They have three children, Grant, Sophia and Lillian. Sheryl did her undergraduate work at William Jewell College, and earned her Masters in Religious Studies at Central Seminary as well as her Education Specialist Degree from Northwest Missouri State. She has been an educator in the Liberty Public School District for the past 5 years and just became Assistant Principal at Lewis and Clark Elementary School. Travis Ferguson is a rugged individualist who lives for danger and intrigue. He teaches 6th grade at South Valley Middle School. He is married to Sheryl Ferguson and they have three children, Grant, Sophia and Lillian. He has been attending Second Baptist Liberty since 1988 when he moved to Liberty to attend William Jewell College. Bill Gossett is married to Becky Gossett and has 3 grown children: Ian, Drew, Chloe. Steve Hemphill is retired from the U.S. State Department as well as from a career as a Missouri prosecutor. He lives in the historic Hester House adjacent to William Jewell College. Steve is anxiously awaiting the arrival of his nephew and niece, who will attend Jewell this coming year. Curt and Gerry Walther are parents of four children and grandparents of seven. They have been members of 2BC since 1998. They are actively enjoying retirement in Liberty. Cameron Webster will be a fifth grader in Kearney. He is the son of Dianna and BJ Webster.
MISSIONS
CHURCHWIDE EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY SERIES/DEVOTIONAL STARTS NEXT WEEK On Aug. 21, Pastor Jason will begin a new sermon series called “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality,” and our church family is encouraged to purchase the accompanying booklet that will lead us through 40 days of devotionals to enrich our study. The book, “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day-by-Day,” is $9 if purchased at the church office or can be purchased through other booksellers. NOMINATIONS FOR MUSIC PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE The Leadership Development Committee would appreciate nominations for individuals to serve on the Music Pastor Search Committee. To make a nomination, email Committee Chair Amy Duncan at amybduncan1@gmail.com or contact the church office at 816-781-2824. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) MOPS@2BC is now accepting applications for the 2016-17 year for moms of children from birth through Kindergarten. Visit 2bcliberty.org/mops to fill one out. STUDENTS MUCK NIGHT TONIGHT!
Aug. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Meet at 2BC, walk to Missions House together | Bring a towel, change of clothes, and shampoo (optional). FALL INFO MEETING/INNERMISSION KICKOFF AUG. 21 Info Meeting at 5 p.m.; Innermission at 6 p.m. | Student Ministry Room | At this info meeting for parents, we’ll talk about our weekly schedule and share details about Fall Retreat and our monthly Student Fun Nights. There will also be a volunteer sign up. Then we’ll have Fall’s first Innermission! We'll eat, play games, worship together and restart our small group discussions.
SENIOR ADULTS COFFEE & CONVERSATION Monday, Aug. 15 | 1 p.m. | Social Room
YOUTH MENTOR OPPORTUNITY AT SCHUMACHER ELEMENTARY Want to make a tangible difference in a child’s life? Be a mentor! Mentors can choose from a number of activities in which to participate. Have lunch with a student, tutor, read, or simply be a good friend who listens. This can be done one-on-one or with children in a small group. Interested persons should complete a Youth Mentor application from the Welcome Center Desk., then mail it to Colleen Jones at LPS Central Office. All applicants undergo a background screening, attend an interview and a short training session. Questions? Contact Debbie Lane at debbielane71861@gmail.com. DONATIONS FOR ROMANIA TRIP Return donations to the Welcome Center by Aug. 28 The “Heartland Quilters” group has been invited to return to Romania Aug. 30 to continue to teach Roma women to make quality quilted items they can sell to supplement their income. Would you consider donating: Holiday fabrics for Christmas stockings. Small pieces
and remnants work well. Yardages of prints in navy blue, brown and/or gold for nativity table runners. Sample-size nail polish, lipsticks and/or gloss, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, combs, brushes, perfumes, etc. for the women we serve.
Please pray for safe travel and even deeper connections with the women. Pray for the acceptance of Jesus Christ into their hearts and homes.
STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING IN OCTOBER Do you feel compassion toward others? Have you ever wanted to offer a helping hand or a listening ear? Does someone's pain bring tears to your eyes? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Stephen Ministry (SM) may be a place for you! SM is a caring ministry, designed to bring care givers and care receivers together just at the right time. A new training class for those who might want to consider to serve God and their church family through SM will start in October. In the next seven weeks, we will look at top reasons for why YOU should become a Stephen Minister. Reason #7: Stephen Ministers feel needed (because they are!) If you feel called to SM or would like more info, please contact Mike Lassiter (mlassiter@2bcliberty.org or 816-7812824) or Carol Kingery (ckingery@kc.rr.com or 816-916-8407).
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE LISTENING SESSION TODAY 3:00-4:30 p.m. | Assembly Room
Ask questions and offer thoughts on Personnel Committee practices and procedures
FINAL ME2 LUNCH Tuesday, Aug. 16 | 11:45 a.m. Morning Day Cafe
FINAL SR. ADULTS WED. NIGHT Aug. 17 | 5 p.m. Corner Cafe RSVP to the church by Tuesday noon.