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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 Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that. Martin Luther King Jr. It may be that you are not yourself luminous, but that you are a conductor of light. Some people, without possessing genius, have a remarkable power of stimulating it. Arthur Conan Doyle Love is not consolation. It is light.
Simone Weil
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 20, 2017
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Milton Horne (11:00)
Invitation to Worship
Charles Smith
Candlelighting Prelude
“When Morning Gilds the Skies” Boyd Ahrens, Piano
+Hymn of Praise 617 Children’s Moment
Hymn
Lydia Dilts (11:00)
“Heavenly Sunlight” PSALM 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
“This Little Light of Mine” This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Larry Shackley (11:00) SUNLIGHT
Gwen Phillips
LIGHT OF MINE
Hide it under a bushel, no! I'm gonna let it shine. . . . Let it shine til Jesus comes. I'm gonna let it shine. . . . Shine all over Liberty. I’m gonna let it shine. . . . Prayers of the People Choral Worship New Testament Reading
Tom Sneed (8:30) Christy Edwards (11:00) “The Majesty and Glory of Your Name” Sanctuary Choir Mark 4:21-25
Tom Fettke Michele Peck (8:30) John Shank (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 30, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
Sermon
“The Lamp”
Jason Edwards
+Hymn of Response 682
“Christ Be My Leader”
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.
Presentation of Bibles Elizabeth Dilts Lucy Dolton Lillian Ferguson Lily Gamet Landon Gallimore
Gwen Phillips Archer George Eleanor Guinn Zane Hilton Jillian Jameson Lexie Jones
Kerrien LeDean Henry Lewis Zooey Rhoades Finn Smith
+Offertory Prayer Offertory
Jason Edwards “Shine, Jesus, Shine”
Stan Pethel (11:00)
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 All Our Sin” 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
“Psalm 150:6”
MOODY
Douglas Wagner (11:00)
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston
Piano: Leslie Bunch (8:30) Julie Williams (11:00) Audio: John Hilton Video: Ben Lassiter
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Leslie Bunch Leslie is a retired teacher, having spent 29 years teaching middle school vocal music. Presently, she works as a free-lance accompanist throughout the Kansas City area. She and Alan joined 2BC in 2005. They have two grown, married children and one grandson. Leslie is active in the music ministry as well as serving on Church Council and the search committee for the Associate Pastor of Worship and Arts. Lydia Dilts is a third grader at Lewis and Clark Elementary this year. She is the daughter of Jen and Jason Dilts. Christy Edwards and Pastor Jason Edwards. have three children: Jackson, Luke, and Norah. Christy is in the CPE chaplaincy program at St Luke's Hospital. She is a member of MOPS and is Chair of the CBF Missions Council. Milton Horne has been Professor of Religion and Coordinator of Faith and Learning at William Jewell College since 1986. He and Karen have been members of 2BC since that time. Milton is a certified piano technician and is the caretaker of all the church’s pianos. Michele Peck is a retired teacher from Liberty Public Schools, a deacon and a member of the Personnel Committee at 2BC. She has recently joined the faculty at William Jewell as an Adjunct Instructor in Education. Michele and Brad are the parents of two daughters, Ally and Hope. John Shank is an attorney who joined 2BC in 2013 and is active in the Seekers Bible Study class. Tom Sneed has been a pastor for over 40 years and has served as Chairman of the Board for the Baptist Children’s Home and also on the board of the Children’s Lighthouse. Julie Williams and Dustin, have been attending 2BC for four years. She teaches elementary music in Grain Valley. Julie enjoys working with the Young Musicians (Grades 3-5 choir) at Second and helping with VBS and Masterpiece Arts Camp.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to Karen Murphy on the death of her cousin, Janice Pugh Lyon, in Alabama on August 3. Christian Sympathy is extended to Jerry Cain on the death of his brother, Tom, in Texas the first week of August. NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL Nadine Baugher rehab after vertebra repair. Jill Hilke knee replacement.
PRAYER CONCERNS Pray for those in Charlottesville, VA and our country because of uneasiness caused by racial divisions. Jason Edward’s friend Mat Marston’s daughter, Lena, recently diagnosed with cancer. Erin Lankford’s father, Earl O’Rourke, recovering from a stroke. Ted Bare pacemaker procedure August 23
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Jon Dolton’s parents recent move to Missouri and health concerns with his mother, Kay. John Tucking daily radiation. ON-GOING PRAYER CONCERNS Paul Speaker Pastor Allen Zugelter Lora Mattly Jason, Patti Benton’s son Linda Armstrong Sabra Boyd’s parents Nancy Calvert Irene Thomas Carol Tucking Maureen Michel OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Schumacher Elementary School students and staff. The Search Committee for our Associate Pastor of Worship and Music. * Bold entries are new to the list this week.
CHURCHWIDE
CARE MINISTRY
2BC SUMMER GOLF DATES EXTENDED The 2bc golf league is extending playing dates through September 18. September 25 will be a bar-b-que at the Poseys’.
STEPHEN MINISTRY Our congregation's Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our church and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. If you are a caring and compassionate person, consider becoming a Stephen Minister. "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few" (Luke 10:2), and we need you for the labor of Stephen Ministry.
SOJOURNERS Are you familiar with Jim Wallis and Sojourners? Several of you have expressed interest in having more conversations about justice issues. Are you one of those folks? If so, please go to sojo.net and check out the conversations that could occur in a small group focused on these issues. If three or four individuals are interested, we will form a study group around the topic of justice. The group will not be limited to this website or these subjects as other resources are available. Groups will meet at the time and place of the group’s choosing or online. Email Connie McNeill at cmcneill@2bcliberty.org, and let her know if you are interested. SECOND SERVINGS FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP August 23 | 5:45-6:30 | Social Room | Church Ladies Brisket or Turkey Sandwiches Vegetable Casserole Fresh Fruit Rice Krispie Treats Everyone interested, even if you have been on the permanent list, please make reservations on The Hub or by calling the church office by Tuesday at noon. We want to confirm that you’d like to remain on the permanent list. SECOND SESSIONS Spiritual Development Opportunities Begins August 23 | 6:30-7:15 Classes are Boundaries | Old Library Service Projects | Around Church Acts | Rooms 304-305 Noticing God | Room 303 Details can be found on 2bcliberty/Wednesday
New Stephen Ministry training starts in October. What will happen during training? 50 hours of focused training in providing emotional and spiritual care Training in skills such as listening, understanding and expressing of feelings, nonjudgmental acceptance, effective communication, and more Learning from Stephen Leaders and other Stephen Ministers Curriculum based on the International Stephen Ministry materials Building strong, lasting relationships through discussion, Scripture, and prayer A brief meal and fellowship during each training session The Stephen Ministry training begins on Sunday, 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.
MISSIONS SEND INITIATIVE ROMANIA Our "Heartland Quilters" group will be returning to Romania for our third and final trip September 1. It has been so heartwarming and exciting to see the progress they had made since our first trip two years ago. The ladies have advanced so far in their quilting skills and especially in their
confidence. New friendships are made, nurtured and grown! It will be hard to say "Goodbye" to these wonderful ladies, knowing that, most likely, we will never see them again! 2BC has been so generous in supporting these trips with contributions of quilting supplies and donations of monetary resources. I'm praying that you will help one last time. Our mission partners in Romania have requested the following Coordinated "elegant" fabrics for pillow covers, aprons, tote bags, and quilts. If you'd like to donate this type of material, it would be appreciated. Many Hands Fair Trade Shop will sell many of these products. Monetary donations will be used to purchase fabric, batting and other supplies that can be bought in Romania, alleviating the necessity to pay extra baggage charges. Glue sticks are another donation need. They are used for appliquĂŠ projects, reducing the need for the much more expensive bonding material which adheres appliquĂŠ pieces to background pieces before sewing. One-hundred-percent cotton quilt fabrics in small prints for nativity table runners and pillow covers. Brown and yellow prints were specifically requested. Rotary cutters and blades (available in the sewing section at Walmart and other fabric stores). Juvenile prints for this year's baby bib projects. Gift bag items for quilters, cooks, and translators, such as nail polish, combs, brushes, etc. We still have an abundance of toiletry items from your generosity the last two years, so those particular items are unneeded at this time. Thank you for your past years' donations. I'm proud to say that 2BC has been the most generous, by far, of any of the quilters' home churches. Many of our Romanian quilters are single parents or in abusive relationships with alcoholic spouses, and the quilters are in desperate need of supplementing their household income. A basket will be placed in the Welcome Center for the collection of donated items and will be labeled "Heartland Quilters' Mission Trip." If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Roxann
Brenton, at 781-4430 or by email at galofliberty@yahoo.com.
More than anything, we covet your prayers for safe travel, especially considering the instability of many areas of our world. AND we request prayers for deepened relationships with our Roma friends, so their hearts will be filled with the same love that we have of our Lord and Savior! Thank you so much for your support! Donations deadline is Sunday, August 27, for our departure September 1. STUDENTS
FORMATION AND WATERSHED Wednesday, August 23 6:15p.m.-7:30p.m. M.S. and H.S. Small Groups UPDATED FALL EVENT DATES September 8-9: Fall Lock-In October 14: Student Fun Night Bonfire CHILDREN WEDNESDAY NIGHT MISSIONS CLASSES The regular Wednesday schedule will begin on August 23. Missions education is for Pre-K through Grade Five, and classes start at 6:30. Missions education includes active care for others and Jesus' example of humbly serving those around us. The kids engage in hands-on activities, learn about the Biblical foundation for missions, and enjoy fellowship with one another. The first fall unit is entitled, "Giving Hope to Refugees," an important lesson for our children in today's world. Check the 2bcliberty.org/Wednesdays web page for class rooms and times.
TRUETT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Baylor’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary offers a Certificate Program that brings Truett’s heart and focus to a level of skill and involvement that is perfect for anyone wanting to go deeper than Sunday School, but not desiring a masters degree. The online Certificate Program is meant to serve anyone wanting strong theological education. Whether for ministry preparation or simply for personal edification, this is about faith—not academics. Take a tour of the program on the web at https:// baylor.catalog.instructure.com/browse/cmp/courses/cmp99
THIS WEEK @2BC Sunday, August 20
9:45 a.m.
Promotion Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Second Friends Open House Enrolled Families
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m.
School Connections Team Personnel Committee Meeting Student Innermission Church Council Meeting Arrival time | 2BC Summer Golf | Liberty Hills Tee Time Second Servings
6:15 p.m.
Student Formation and Watershed
6:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m.
Children’s Missions Second Sessions Adults Sanctuary Choir
Friday, August 25
4:00 p.m.
Many Hands Fair Trade Shop Fourth Friday
Saturday, August 26
9:30 a.m.
Many Hands Fair Trade Shop
Monday, August 21 Wednesday, August 23
Church office hours are M-F, 8:30 - 4:30. If you need assistance outside of those hours, please call the church and follow the prompts for the Minister on Call. 816-781-2824
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