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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 How much time he gains who does not look to see what his neighbor says or does or thinks, but only at what he does himself, to make it just and holy. ― Marcus Aurelius Peter must have thought, "Who am I compared to Mr. Faithfulness (John)?" But Jesus clarified the issue. John was responsible for John. Peter was responsible for Peter. And each had only one command to heed: "Follow Me." ― Charles R. Swindoll Comparison is the death of joy.
― Mark Twain
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
September 3, 2017
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Eleanor Speaker (11:00)
Invitation to Worship
Paul Twenter (8:30) Tom Lankford (11:00)
Candlelighting
Hannah Mees (11:00)
Prelude
“All Things Bright and Beautiful” (Hymn 23) Michelle Cook, flute; Teresa Miller, Oboe
+Hymn of Praise 6
Robert Powell (11:00)
“Creator God, Creating Still”
The Psalm
Psalm 26:1-8 (Pew Bible, page 391, Old Testament)
ST. ANNE
Paige Twenter (8:30) Jimmy Nickell (11:00)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God Choral Worship
“I Lift Up Mine Eyes to the Hills” Sanctuary Choir
Allen Pote
Today’s anthem was given in memory of Arvel and Mary Lou Huston by Linda and John Hilton and family. Prayers of the People +Hymn 376 New Testament Reading
Blane Baker (8:30) Kaye Nickell (11:00) “For the Fruit of All Creation” Matthew 19:25 - Matthew 20:16 (Pew Bible, pages 16-17, New Testament)
AR HYD Y NOS
Jeanice Corum (8:30) Carol Kingery (11:00)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon +Hymn of Response 41
“Laborers in the Vineyard” “There’s A Wideness in God’s Mercy”
Jason Edwards WELLESLEY
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.
Generosity Moment and Offertory Prayer
Offertory
Mike Lassiter
“God Moves in a Mysterious Way” (Hymn 39)
Austin Lovelace (11:00)
+Presentation of Offerings 15 “God of Dawn, Each Day’s Renewal” JOYFUL SINGING Praise to God, who spoke creation, giving life to time and space. Praise to Christ, whose living presence showed the world Your human face. Praise the Spirit, daily witness to Your ever-loving way. Take us now and reawake us, challenge us to use this day. Words © 2004 Stainer & Bell Ltd (Admin. By Hope Publishing Company) Music © 1992 Hope Publishing Company
+A Time of Greeting Family Dedication
Jason Edwards George Richard Schoolfield Born May 14, 2017 Parents: Matthew and Caitlin Schoolfield Grandparents: MaChell Gust, Rich and Carrie Carver Great-Grandmother: Barbara Choate Aunts and Uncle: Erin Morgan, Lauren & Lincoln Sprenkle Cousins: Carver and Remington Extended Family: Steven King, Tristen Shook, Steve & Karla King
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 514 “Christians, Let Us Go and Serve Him” Christians, let us go and serve Him, serve the One who gives us life. Let us serve in love and power, in the name of Jesus Christ. Serve in love and serve in wisdom, reaching all we know and see. Christians, let us go and serve Him, now and through eternity.
HOLY MANNA
Words © 2002 Broadman Press (Admin. by Lifeway Worship)
Postlude
“God Moves in a Mysterious Way”
Austin Lovelace (11:00)
Today, we celebrate Angie Fuller’s recent decision to change her status of membership in our community of faith from Associate Member to Member.
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070 Piano: Helen Brown (8:30) Carole Tanner (11:00) Audio: John Hilton Video: Alex Trischler
Blane Baker is an active deacon, serves on the Stewardship Committee, and teaches the Tanner Class Bible study group. He holds the Wallace A. Hilton chair in Physics at William Jewell College. Helen and Don Brown have been members of Second Baptist since the fall of 1967 when they moved to Liberty to join the music faculty of William Jewell College. They are involved in the Sanctuary and Handbell Choirs, Helen is a Deacon, and they are involved in many other church activities. Jeanice Corum joined 2BC in 2005. She is a police officer and serves as a resource to the Liberty Schools. Her grown children are Jake Smith and Jenna Welch (Tony). 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. Carol Kingery is the Referrals Coordinator for 2BC’s Stephen Ministry Program. She and Drew have been members since 1998. Carol enjoys teaching ESL and serves the church in many ways. Tom Lankford has been a member of 2BC since 1988. He and Erin raised all three of their children here at 2BC and are now enjoying the fruits of their labor, playing grandparents to five. Tom teaches an adult Bible study on Sunday mornings. Hannah Mees is a third grader at Schumacher Elementary this year. She is the daughter of Julia and Greg Mees. Teresa Posey Miller grew up at 2BC and is glad to be back in her "home" church. She is a member of the Potter's Wheel class and often plays oboe in the church orchestra. Kaye and Jimmy Nickell were members of Second Baptist Church in the late 70s and 80s before transferring to Denver. They have moved back to Liberty and once again make 2BC their church home. Kaye and Jimmy are both deacons. Kristi Cates is their daughter. Kaye is a graduate of Hardin-Simmons and Jimmy is a graduate of Texas Tech University. Eleanor Speaker maintains the church archives. From time to time, she plays Gathering music and teaches Bible and mission studies. She is currently serving on the 175 Anniversary planning team. th
Carole Tanner and Jim have been members at Second since 1980. Carole blesses us with beautiful music through piano, organ, handbells and violin. She and Jim have recently moved to Primrose Retirement community, which they are enjoying. Paige Twenter is the daughter of Paul & Julie Twenter. She is the first person to be baptized by Pastor Jason at 2BC. She is a Junior at Liberty High School where she is the In-Depth Section Editor for the School Newspaper and a member of the Key Club, Book Club, French Club, Current Events Club, Be Kind & Unwind Club, and the Women's Issues Now Club. She loves playing the cello in the Symphonic Orchestra. 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!
KU MED Robin Nolan, Mark Davis’ cousin, second and third degree burn treatment EL DORADO REHAB CENTER, KS Lora Mattly PRAYER CONCERNS Baylee Buck, Traumatic Brain Injury, (TBI) symptoms. Bennett & Jordan Comfort, friends of Janet and Jerry Hill, expecting their first child who has been diagnosed with a very severe case of Spina Bifida. Prenatal surgery is a possibility, but they are waiting to let the fetus develop further. Cheryl Williams sister, Annette, knee replacement surgery. Ted Bare, home Gideon Bunch, possible asthma Erma Kay Edwards, tests Pray for those affected by Hurricane Harvey Jason Edward’s friend Matt Marston’s, daughter Lena recently diagnosed with cancer. Erin Lankford’s father, Earl O’Rourke, recovering from a stroke. ON-GOING PRAYER CONCERNS Jon Dolton’s parents Paul Speaker Pastor Allen Zugelter Linda Armstrong Sabra Boyd’s parents Nancy Calvert Irene Thomas Carol Tucking Maureen Michel OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS The Search Committee for our Associate Pastor of Worship and Music. * Bold entries are new to the list this week.
CHURCHWIDE OFFICES CLOSED LABOR DAY September 4, 2017 The church office is not open on Labor Day. If you need ministerial assistance, please call the church and follow the prompts for the Minister on Call. 816-781-2824. COFFEE WITH THE PASTOR Sunday, September 24 9:45 a.m. Oak Room Guests and new members, join Pastor Jason Edwards and a few members of 2BC for an informal coffee. Ask questions and chat about anything you want to know as you get familiar with the 2BC faith family. Please make reservations on The Hub/Forms/Coffee with the Pastor or by calling the church office. FALL FESTIVAL HOSPITALITY SIGN-UP Once again with the annual Fall Festival in downtown Liberty, Second Baptist will offer the Hospitality Place to the festival goers September 22-23. People appreciate having the Welcome Center open Friday and Saturday as well as the free shuttle provided by 2BC. And again this year we will ask for volunteers to staff the Hospitality Place in the Welcome Center and volunteers to drive the shuttle in two-hour shifts. If you enjoy meeting people, extending hospitality, and helping people enjoy themselves, then this opportunity is for you. Join us as we serve the Liberty community in this unique way. Sign up on The Hub/Forms/Liberty Fall Festival 2BC Volunteers or call the church office at 781-2824. UMBRELLAS We were glad to provide a few umbrellas for people to use at the end of worship last Sunday. However, if you took one home with you, please remember to return it to the Welcome Center.
OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE AND PARTICIPATE IN SOCIAL JUSTICE He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8 NIV)
Several of you have expressed interest in having more conversations about justice issues. Topics such as: Racism Gender Equality Care for the Poor Care for families of those incarcerated Refugees Respect for other faith communities Fair treatment of Native Americans Environmental issues Are you one of those folks? If 3-4 individuals are interested, we will form a study group around the topic of justice. The group will not be limited to these subjects as the topic is broad. Groups will meet at the time and place of the group’s choosing or online. Comment here, or email Connie McNeill (address available on The Hub for church members) and let her know if you are interested. SECOND SERVINGS Wednesday, September 6 5:45-6:30 | Social Room This Week’s Menu J & S Pizza with a gluten free pizza option available Salad Cookies Please make reservations by Tuesday at noon on The Hub/Forms/Second Servings Reservations: Aug/Dec 2017 or by calling the church office. 781-2824. SECOND SESSIONS Spiritual Development Opportunities September 6 through September 23 | 6:30-7:15
Classes are
Boundaries | Oak Room Service Projects | Around Church Acts | Rooms 304-305 Noticing God | Room 303 Details can be found at 2bcliberty/Wednesday.
STUDENTS FALL LOCK-IN September 8-9 | 6:00 p.m.-9:00 am | Welcome Center | $40 Kick off the new school year with an incredible Lock-In experience! This time we're taking the term "Lock-In" quite literally with a trip to the escape rooms at Breakout KC! We'll also jump the night away and have a pizza party at SkyZone Trampoline Park! And, of course, hours of ACGs, movies, and gaming will make this Lock-In unforgettable. Bring a snack to share. Register on The Hub/Forms/Fall Student Lock-in Registration. Contact Charles at csmith@2bcliberty.org with any questions.
CHILDREN CHILDREN’S MISSIONS CLASSES Our children’s mission organizations have begun on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:15. Last week, we started the new year with 34 children! That could not happen without a commitment from our wonderful leaders. When you drop off your child or see these friends in the hallway, thank them for making it possible to keep missions awareness alive and well with our kiddos! Mission Friends (fours – kindergarten): Tracy Zahnd, Marcie White GA’s (girls in grades 1-5): Laura Rodgers, Melissa Dolton, Tricia Mendel, Beth Dusin Boys in Action (boys in grades 1-5): Bill Gossett, Kenny Williams, Terry Chapman
300 East Kansas Liberty, MO 816-781-2824 2BCLiberty.org
MUSIC MINISTRY HANDBELL CHOIRS Sanctuary and Children’s handbell choirs begin rehearsals on September 6. at 6:00 p.m. Middle School and High School handbell choirs on Sunday, September 10 at 8:55 a.m. Adults interested in learning about Handbells can join the children’s, middle school or high school choirs.
at 9:00 a.m. A list of ages for choirs and locations can be found at 2BCliberty.org/worship-and-music.
MISSIONS WOMEN ON MISSION September 5, 2017 - 9:30 a.m. SPEAKER: Mike Lassiter, Church Missions PROJECT: Love INC hygiene products
CHOIRS Student choir, for students in grades 6-12, begins at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 10. Children’s choirs begin Sunday, September 10
THIS WEEK @2BC Sunday, September 3
6:00 p.m.
Monday, September 4
Student Innermission Offices Closed Labor Day
Tuesday, September 5
6:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.
2BC Summer Golf | Liberty Hills Women on Mission Meeting
Wednesday, September 6
5:45 p.m.
Second Servings
6:00 p.m.
Children’s Handbell Choir (Grades 4 & 5)
6:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m.
Second Sessions, Children’s Missions & Students Small Group Sanctuary Choir
9:30 a.m.
MOPS
6:00 p.m.
Student Lock-in
Saturday, September 9
9:30 a.m.
Many Hands Fair Trade Shop
Sunday, September 10
8:30 a.m.
Worship
8:55 a.m.
Student Hanbell Choirs
9:00 a.m.
Student & Children’s Choirs
9:45 a.m.
Bible Study
11:00 a.m.
Worship
5:00 p.m.
Leadership Development Committee
Friday, September 8
Stephen Ministry 6:00 p.m.
Student Innermission
6:30 p.m.
Deacons Meeting
Church office hours are M-F, 8:30 - 4:30. If you need assistance outside those hours, please call the church and follow the prompts for the Minister on Call. 816-781-2824. More calendar information is available on The Hub.