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If you are a first-time guest, we invite you to complete Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship. 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 I do not at all understand the mystery of grace — only that it meets us where we are but does not 816-355-4736. We would like to communicate with you via text and email with some brief informational leave us where it found us. messages over the next few weeks. Your information Anne Lamott 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.
So you have yourself your ninety-nine Is that enough for You?
Still You followed me into the shadowed valley Carried me on Your shoulders too. From the Caedmon’s Call song, “Where I Began”
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
October 8, 2017
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Angie Fuller (11:00)
Invitation to Worship
David Fulk
Candlelighting
Olivia Dolton (11:00)
Prelude
+Hymn of Praise 696
“The Ninety and Nine”
Anna Laura Page
“I’m Coming To Gather All Peoples of Earth”
The Psalm
Psalm 19:1-14
ST. DENIO
Bob Corum (8:30) Helen Brown (11:00)
(Pew Bible, pages 387-388, Old Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God
Choral Worship
An invitation to silent prayer
“How Firm A Foundation” Sanctuary Choir
Prayers of the People +Hymn 313 New Testament Reading
Dan Forrest Roger Driskell (8:30) Sue Wright (11:00)
“All You Works Of God, Bless The Lord” Luke 15:1-10 (Pew Bible, pages 59-60, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
LINSTEAD
Brandon Greason (8:30) Barbara Yoakum (11:00)
Sermon
“The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin”
+Hymn of Response 587
Jason Edwards
“Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound”
NEW BRITAIN
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
Amy Duncan
“O, Love That Will Not Let Me Go”
Larry Shackley (11:00)
+Presentation of Offerings 600 “O How He Loves you and Me” O how He loves you and me. O how He loves you and me; He gave His life, what more could He give? O how He loves you; O how He loves me; O how He loves you and me!
PATRICIA
Copyright © 1975 Word Music, LLC
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 629 “Be Strong in the Lord” Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord; And be of good courage, for He is your guide. Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord; And rejoice, for the victory is yours.
STRENGTH
Copyright ©1979 Hope Publishing company
Postlude
“Psalm 19”
Alessandro Marcello (11:00)
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston
Piano: Wanda O’Dell (8:30) Debbie Lassiter (11:00) Audio and Video: John Hilton
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CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Kristi and Phil Schottel and family, at the passing of Kristi’s father, Robert Herring, on Sep 24. CELEBRATIONS Miles Frederick Dempsey was born Friday, September 29 to Nathaniel and Julie Dempsey. Grandparents are Craig and Becky Dempsey. Great-Grandmother is Eleanor Speaker, and Great-Uncle is Paul Speaker. Kyle Makemson, Tom and Carroll Makemson’s nephew, back in the United States after deployment to Korea. KU MEDICAL CENTER Faye Sager, Cindi Moore’s mother in law PRAYER CONCERNS Linda Turner, Mary Arnold’s mother, health concerns. Families of those killed in the Las Vegas shooting and for those wounded. Melanie Newman, Kathleen Edwards daughter, health concerns. Jon Dolton’s mother, Kay, is now under Hospice care. Those affected by hurricanes and also wildfires in the western regions of our country. Kent and Karin Yohe’s grandson George had eye surgery on September 20. ON-GOING PRAYER CONCERNS John Shank’s brother, Mike Baylee Buck Moira Carder Paul Speaker Linda Armstrong Sabra Boyd’s parents Irene Thomas Carol & John Tucking Margaret Thomson OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS The Search Committee for our Associate Pastor of Worship and Music. * Bold entries are new to the list this week.
Helen Brown and Don have been members of Second Baptist since the fall of 1967. They are involved in the Sanctuary Choir and the Handbell Choirs. Helen is a Deacon, and they are involved in many other church activities. Bob Corum began attending 2BC in 1961. He is retired from federal service. Bob and Jeanice live in Liberty and are active in the community. Bob serves on our security team. Olivia Dolton is a fourth grader at Schumacher Elementary. She is the daughter of Jon and Melissa Dolton. Amy Duncan has been a member of Second Baptist Church since 1975. She is currently involved in Bible study, the sanctuary and handbell choirs, and the deacon ministry at Second Baptist. Amy is also a Senior Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. She and Greg have two grown children, Stewart and Emily. Angie Fuller has been a member of 2BC since 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. Brandon Greason has been attending Second since returning to Liberty in 2000 to attend William Jewell College. He is Principal at Lakewood Elementary School in the North Kansas City School District. He and Jessica have two children and enjoy worshipping with his parents, Linda and Greg. Debbie Lassiter has been a member at 2BC since Mike joined our church staff in 1989. She is actively involved in Missions and has been on numerous mission trips. Debbie also enjoys hospitality service and is the children’s choir coordinator. 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. Sue Wright and Dick live in Liberty with their cats, Bootsy and Beau. Sue serves as a Mentor Mom for MOPS, greets at the front doors on Sunday mornings, and serves as a deacon. She also loves helping coordinate writers for and editing the Advent and Holy Week devotional booklets. Barbara Yoakum is an RN at North Kansas City Hospital. She is involved in the 2BC Hospitality committee and Wednesday night meals on the Crack Pot Slow Cookers team. Rolland and Barbara have two young adult sons, Elliott and Mitchell.
CHURCHWIDE
Sundays October 22, 2017 - November 12, 2017 9:45 – 10: 30 a.m. | Oak Room Register on The Hub or call the Church Office at 816.781.2824 Looking for meaningful ways to connect at Second Baptist Church? The Connections class is the perfect opportunity for new members, those who consider 2BC their church home, and anyone exploring the Second Baptist community to discover all that is available! Second Baptist Church offers a Sunday morning opportunity specifically for new members and others who consider Second Baptist their church home and want to become more involved.
AssessME is an online inventory of spiritual gifts, personality, and skills. Team SERVE, our equipping ministry, uses this tool to help individuals to belong, believe and especially to become all that God has planned for them. If you haven’t taken this inventory, we invite you to do so! The information is utilized to connect you to ministry opportunities that match your God-given gifts.
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH THANKSGIVING DINNER Connections is designed to encourage each person to “Gather Here with Grateful Hearts” find new energy and purpose through serving Christ in Sunday, November 12 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | and through the church and to discover how God’s gifts Heritage Hall | 117 W Kansas St. | Liberty and one’s interests and skills can come together here at Second Baptist Church. Tickets may be purchased on The Hub, in the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings 9:30 - 12:30 or during CHURCH office hours during the week. CONFERENCE $10/adults (age 13 and up); Sunday, October 22 | $5 age 3-12 years or college students after 11a.m. service | Children under age 3 eat free Social Room Lunch Family maximum is $25 Served Menu: All church members are Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Turkey Breast encouraged to attend; it’s a great opportunity to learn Resting In Turkey Jus more about the important work 2BC is doing. Creamy Roasted Turkey Gravy Fresh Chive Mashed Potatoes with Smoked Sweet Paprika and 17 other spices Traditional Green Bean Casserole with French Fried Onion Straws Assorted Rolls with Butter The Hub is the vehicle we use for communications. Jellied Cranberry Sauce You’ll find contact information for friends at church, see Choice of Pumpkin or Baked Apple Pie with a church calendar, be able to sign-up for events and Whipped Cream and Cinnamon Dust more at The Hub. You can access it from the link on our website in the upper right hand corner of the home page. If you don’t have an account, you can create your own. Instructions about the Hub are available for download on the website, under communications, and in print at the Welcome Center Desk.
*Gluten-free substitutes will be available all recipes are nut free.
SENIOR ADULTS
SECOND SERVINGS FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Wednesday, October 11 | 5:45–6:30 | Social Room Crack Pot Slow Cookers Team Ground Beef Stew, Green Salad, Biscuits, Cookies and Rice Krispies Squares Please make reservations by Tuesday at noon on The Hub/Forms/Second Servings Reservations: Aug/Dec 2017 or by calling the church office at 781-2824. SECOND SESSIONS Session II September 27 – October 25 Bible study option: Deuteronomy led by Wil Mellone in Room 304-305. Spiritual and emotional health option: Boundaries in Marriage by Cloud & Townsend led by Brenda Burris Chouris in the Oak Room. Service option: Mike will line up some service needs of some in our congregation or their neighbors who need assistance with small tasks in their homes. Meet in Old Library. COVENANTAL RESTORATION Wednesdays 6:30 | Rm 308 There is a group interested in a variety of justice issues meeting on Wednesday’s at 6:30 p.m. in Room 308. They have begun with a film series entitled Covenantal Restoration which is a 12 week look at faith and race. The group is adding new members each week so it isn’t too late to join. You can contact Julie Begnaud, julie.begnaud@leesummit.k12.mo.us or Connie McNeill, cmcneill@2bcliberty.org about catching up and joining the group. In this series, our prayer is that God would bring you hope, renew your mind, enliven your spirit, and gift you with the virtues of God’s own heart. And, may you increase God’s Reign’s square footage with each step you make in love.
SENIOR ADULT CLASS BONFIRE AND HOT DOG COOKOUT Sunday, October 8 | 4:30 p. m. | Don and Clara Howerton’s house
STUDENTS BONFIRE AT LANKFORD/TWENTER PROPERTY When: Saturday, October 14 Time: 6:00pm–10:30pm Where: Twenter/Lankford property (Meet at 2BC) What to bring: Folding chair or blanket It’s bonfire time! We will meet at the church and drive out to land owned by Paul Twenter and Tom Lankford. We’ll enjoy some of Paul’s world famous barbecue (thanks, Paul!) and have a great time around the fire, singing songs, playing games, and roasting marshmallows for s’mores! We will return to 2BC by 10:30 p.m. Register online at The Hub/Forms/Oct. Student Fun Night Bonfire.
MISSIONS & COMMUNITY Tuesday, October 31 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat is really about being neighbors in downtown Liberty. We circle our vehicles in the 2BC Parking Lot with candy in hand and about 300 children come by for some treats. We have had about 25 vehicles but this year we’re going for 40 vehicles. We can do this! You can decorate your vehicle as many do (we all know the Langford/Zahnd Team has been undisputed champs in that realm) or dress up, or you don’t have to decorate or dress up all. We just want to make the night fun for the families that come by. We set up at 5:00 p.m. and you may sign up to include your vehicle on The Hub/forms or by calling the church office. Can’t make it? Donate some candy because we always seem to run out. Place it in one of the red wagons in the Welcome Center beginning October 15.
THIS WEEK @2BC Sunday, October 8
4:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 11
6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 12 Friday, October 13 Saturday, October 14 Sunday, October 15
7:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:55 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m.
Senior Adult Class Cookout, Don & Clara Howerton’s House Stephen Ministry Leadership Development Committee Student Choir Student Innermission Deacons’ Meeting Second Servings Children’s (Grades 4 & 5) Handbell Choir Sanctuary Handbell Choir SERVE Coaches Second Sessions Children Missions & Youth Small Group Covenantal Restoration Justice Community Group
11:00 a.m.
Sanctuary Choir MOPS Event MOPS Many Hands Fair Trade Shop Student Bon Fire Twentner/Lankford Property Worship Middle School Handbell Choirs Children’s Choirs Bible Study Stephen Ministry Training Worship
12:00 p.m.
Financial Stewardship Committee Meeting
5:00 p.m.
Personnel Committee Meeting Student Choir 6:00 p.m. Student Innermission 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. More calendar information available on The Hub.
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