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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.
Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship Everyone must decide whether they will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness. ― Martin Luther King Jr.
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. 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 10, 2017
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Julie Williams (11:00)
Invitation to Worship
Mary Margaret Oberkrom
Candlelighting Prelude
Ryley Kentfield (11:00) “Like A Shepherd, God Leads Us”
J S Bach (11:00)
+Hymn of Praise 297 “Here I Am to Worship” HERE I AM TO WORSHIP Children are invited to join Pastor Gwen at the front during the last verse of this hymn. Children’s Moment
Psalm 23
Gwen Phillips
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
Hymn 68
“He Leadeth Me! O Blessed Thought”
HE LEADETH ME
He leadeth me, He leadeth me, by His own hand He leadeth me: His faithful follower I would be, for by His hand he leadeth me. Choral Worship
“Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” Sanctuary Choir
Prayers of the People Hymn 640
Fred Bock
Jason Edwards “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”
Showalter
New Testament Reading
Luke 16:1-13
Mike Hasty (8:30) Debbie Lane (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 60, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon
“The Dishonest Steward”
+Hymn of Response 507
“Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”
Jason Edwards I WANT TO BE A
CHRISTIAN
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.
+Offertory Prayer Offertory
Karen Rogers (8:30) Ken Chatlos (11:00) “Make Room Within My Heart, O God”
Cathy DeRousse (11:00)
Hymn 675
+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 Clark Allen Lassiter Born: March 30, 2017 Parents: Ben and Allison Lassiter
Jason Edwards (11:00)
Pastor: Will you commit to love, support, and prayerfully walk alongside Clark and his family as he grows so that he will know that he is God’s child, first and last, and so that he might one day answer the call to follow Jesus Christ? Congregation: We will.
Clark’s family: GRANDPARENTS: Mike and Debbie Lassiter Bob and Cindy O'Leary
COUSINS: Ryley and Piper Kentfield EXTENDED FAMILY: Dave and Joanne Lassiter, Wes Falon and Andy Bailey, Lily and Braylon, Ariana Moll Eli Hiatt and McKenna Davis
GREAT GRANDPARENTS: Riley and Pat Lassiter Ken and Pat Moll AUNTS AND UNCLES: Scotty and Josie O'Leary Michael and Celicia Davis Joe Lassiter
+Congregational Blessing
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
“Trumpet Tune”
Jerry Westenkuehler (11:00)
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston
Piano: Leslie Bunch (8:30) Wanda O’Dell (11:00) Audio: John Hilton Video: Ben Zahnd
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Orval Groves is looking forward to celebrating his 101birthday on October 22. He is now at Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek Assisted Living, 8280 N Tullis Ave, KCMO 64158. KU MED BURN CENTER Robin Nolan, Mark Davis’ cousin, second and third degree burn treatment PRAYER CONCERNS Una Grubbs, Ellen Gregory’s mother, recent hospital stay. Those in the Caribbean for Hurricane Irma and ongoing preparation for landfall in the US. Margaret Thomson vision issues. Mary Ruth Colston, daughter of a former pastor in Independence named Pastor Clifton, has been admitted to St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza for spinal cancer. Mary Ruth had breast cancer and it has now spread to her spine. Baylee Buck, Traumatic Brain Injury, (TBI) symptoms. Cheryl Williams sister, Annette, knee replacement surgery. Ted Bare, home Gideon Bunch, asthma Pray for those affected by Hurricane Harvey ON-GOING PRAYER CONCERNS Lora Mattly Jon Dolton’s parents Paul Speaker Pastor Allen Zugelter Linda Armstrong Sabra Boyd’s parents Irene Thomas Carol & John Tucking OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS The Search Committee for our Associate Pastor of Worship and Music.
Leslie Bunch 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 Music. Ken Chatlos joined Second Baptist Church in 1973. After a career of teaching history at William Jewell College, he retired in 2006. His wife Phyllis, his "Texas" son Jeff, and his "Liberty" son Dave, grew up at Second Baptist Church. Ken is best known at Christmas time for his red suit and his real beard. During retirement he makes a little music, and he supports the ministries of The Baptist Home (Missouri). Mike Hasty and Sue have four children and nine grandchildren. Mike is director of Public Safety for the City of Gladstone, serving as both the Police Chief and Fire Chief. Ryley Kentfield is a 3rd grader at Martinsdale School in St. Mary's, Iowa. She is the granddaughter of Mike and Debbie Lassiter and daughter of Mike and Rebecca Kentfield. Ryley loves to read and spend time with her family. Debbie Lane, a 40+ year member, facilitates the School Connections Team, is a deacon, and is very involved with In As Much Ministry. Debbie retired after 32 years as a teacher and counselor in the North Kansas City School District. She and Ed have two grown daughters and an adorably cute granddaughter, Zoe. Mary Margaret Oberkrom is a Mentor Mom for Mops and a 40+ year member. She retired from teaching after a 35year career and now enjoys time with family, friends and in her gardens. Julie Williams and Dustin, have been members at 2BC for four years and 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.
CHURCHWIDE 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 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, in two hour shifts, to staff the Hospitality Place and to drive the shuttle. If you enjoy extending hospitality, and meeting people, then this opportunity is for you. Sign up on The Hub/Forms/ Liberty Fall Festival 2BC Volunteers or call the church office at 781-2824. BLOG Yes, Virginia—we do have a blog! A blog is a great place for our faith community to communicate with one another. It's a place where staff can educate about church ministries and mission work. It's a place to share motivations and encouragements. It's an active blog. Recently, we have enlisted a number of writers from within our congregation to write short blogs. They will cover topics such as Second Friends Preschool and MOPS; a member's experiences in China; how In As Much Ministry has a true and lasting effect on one person's life. You'll find information and inspiration there by following our blog. Please feel free to leave a comment or two as well. Today's is written by Connie McNeill. She talks about how we can influence others and the choices they make. Worth a few minutes to read at 2bcliberty.org/blog
SECOND SERVINGS Wednesday, September 13 | 5:45-6:30 This Week’s Menu Chicken Tortilla Soup Green Salad Chips, sour cream Chocolate Sheet Cake and GF Brownies 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 20 | 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 SEMESTER MEAL SIGN-UP Each Sunday we like to provide a light breakfast during morning Bible Study and a snack supper at the start of Innermission. These meals help everyone feel welcome and give students a chance to build friendships. To do this we need your help! Carolyn Fulk will be organizing our Sunday morning breakfasts this year. If you're interested, feel free to e-mail her at fulkfamily@sbcglobal.net. She'll also be sending out personal requests as well. We have created a volunteer page to organize our Snack Suppers. If you'd like to sign up for one of these dates please follow the link below. We're asking each family to provide at least two meals (which includes breakfast and/or snack supper) this semester. Please remember when preparing meals that we do need to be conscious of food allergies (no nuts!) and diet choices. Sign up to provide Snack Supper here: http:// signup.com/go/LMHFUCG
SENIOR ADULTS COFFEE ‘N CONVERSATION Returning in October! Watch for details.
THIS WEEK @2BC Sunday, September 10
5:00 p.m.
Leadership Development Committee Stephen Ministry
Monday, September 11 Wednesday, September 13
6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:45 p.m.
Student Choir Student Innermission Deacons’ Meeting 2BC Golf Arrival Time | Liberty Hills Tee Time Second Servings
6:00 p.m.
Children’s Handbell Choir (Grades 4 & 5)
6:15 p.m.
Sanctuary Handbell Choir Security Team Meeting Student Small Groups Second Sessions Children’s Missions
6:15 6:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m.
Sanctuary Choir
Saturday, September 16
9:30 a.m.
Many Hands Fair Trade Shop
Sunday, September 17
8:30 a.m.
Worship
8:55 a.m.
Middle School and High School Hanbell Choirs
9:00 a.m.
Children’s Choirs
9:45 a.m.
Bible Study
11:00 a.m.
Worship
12:00 p.m.
Financial Stewardship Committee
4:00 p.m.
School Connections Team
5:00 p.m.
Personnel Committee Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Student Innermission
6:30 p.m.
Church Council
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.
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