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…
12 Elements to Consider For Your Rule of Life
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.
Prayer Contemplative Scripture Reading Silence and Solitude Daily Office/ Appointed times with God Each Day Study – Bible Study or Other Reading for Spiritual Enrichment Rest Sabbath – 24 hours of Rest. (Stop, rest, delight, contemplate) Simplicity – Free Yourself of Attachments. (Tithing helps with this) Play and recreation (Ecclesiastes 3:4 “time to weep, a time to laugh a time to mourn and a time to dance.”) Work/Activity Service and Mission (Use Your Spiritual Gifts) Care for the Physical Body (sleep, eat well, exercise) Relationships Pursue Emotional Health Family (invest in healthy family relationships) Community (Companions for the Journey)
Jason Edwards, Senior Pastor | Mike Lassiter, Associate Pastor, Missions & Community Care Connie McNeill, Associate Pastor, Discipleship & Equipping | Charles Smith, Associate Pastor, Student Ministry Gwen Phillips, Children’s Pastor | Ann Posey, Organist David Fulk, Interim Worship Leader | Don Brown, Interim Choir Director
October 9, 2016
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. (+ indicates to stand if you are able)
Gathering Music
Judy Landers (11:00)
Invitation to Worship
Connie McNeill
Candlelighting
James Huffman
Prelude
“I Love Thee” “My Song Is Love Unknown” Michelle Cook, flute; Teresa Miller, oboe
+Hymn of Praise 285
“God of Grace and God of Glory”
Anna Laura Page Robert Powell
CWM RHONDDA
Children are invited to join the Children’s Pastor at the front during the final stanza of the hymn.
Children’s Moment
Gwen Phillips
Hymn 495
“Step by Step”
The New Testament Lesson
STEP BY STEP
Acts 2:42-47
Sue Hasty (8:30) Jen Huffman (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 91, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God Choral Anthem Prayers of the People
An invitation to silent prayer “I Lift Up Mine Eyes” Sanctuary Choir
Allen Pote (11:00) Jason Edwards
Hymn
“Just a Closer Walk With Thee”
CLOSER WALK
I am weak but Thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I’ll be satisfied as long as I walk, let me walk close to Thee. Just a closer walk with Thee, grant it, Jesus, is my plea, Daily walking close with Thee, let it be, dear Lord, let it be. Thro’ this world of toils and snares, if I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee. Just a closer walk with Thee, grant it, Jesus, is my plea, Daily walking close with Thee, let it be, dear Lord, let it be. When my feeble life is o’er, time for me will be no more; Guide me gently, safely o’er to Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore. Just a closer walk with Thee, grant it, Jesus, is my plea, Daily walking close with Thee, let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
The Gospel Lesson
Luke 6:12-26
Mike Hasty (8:30) Jeremy Huffman (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 49, New Testament)
Leader: This Is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon
“DEVELOP
A
RULE
OF
LIFE”
+Hymn of Response 490 “Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated”
Jason Edwards HENDON
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
Nick Bartlow (8:30) Alan Bunch (11:00) “All Things Bright and Beautiful”
Robert Powell
+Presentation of Offerings 600 “O How He Loves You and Me”
PATRICIA
O how He loves He gave His life, O how He loves O how He loves
you and me, O how He loves you and me, what more could He give? you, O how He loves me, you and me.
Words and Music © 1975 Word Music, LLC.
+A Time of Greeting Commissioning of Team World Vision Marathon Runners
Mike Lassiter
+Congregational Blessing
Mike Lassiter
+The Sending Forth 285
“God of Grace and God of Glory”
CWM RHONDDA
God of grace and God of glory, on Thy people pour Thy power. Fears and doubts too long have bound us, free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days, For the living of these days.
Postlude
“Prelude in Classic Style”
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington
Gordon Young
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070 Piano: Wanda O’Dell (8:30), Bill Stilfield (11:00) Media: John Hilton, Bob Dusin
This morning’s anthem, “I Lift Up Mine Eyes,” was given by Linda and John Hilton and family in memory of Linda’s parents, Arvel Leonard (Dutch) and Mary Lou Huston.
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” — Annie Dillard
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CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Keith and Dorthy Bracewell and family in the death of Keith’s sister, Jean Brown, in Des Moines, IA. Christian sympathy is extended to Otis and Carole Miller and family in the recent death of Otis’ brother, Bill, in Princeton, MO.
Christian sympathy is extended to Hadley and Brooke Fisher, Grace and Kate, in the death of Hadley’s grandmother, Helen Frances Smith Fisher, on September 15. Services will be held October 29 in Kipling, NC. NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL Jim Edwards, open heart surgery LAKEVIEW VILLAGE IN LENEXA Tom Sneed, hip surgery rehab KU MED CENTER Cathy Cole’s brother, Mike; terminal brain cancer. LIBERTY HEALTH & WELLNESS (previously Liberty Terrace) Jimmy Nickell HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Otis Miller Arlo Starnes OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Friends in Haiti; Hurricane Matthew Jane Quick, chronic severe leg pain. Neita Geilker, knee replacement Faye Ann Roberts, health concerns.
Mary Margaret Oberkrom, broken bones in hand and wrist.
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY Nick Bartlow has been a member of Second since 2000. He currently serves on the Research Team at 2BC and is Director of Brand Strategy at Barkley. Alan Bunch is currently in his third year of retirement after spending 15 years as a high school music teacher and another 14 years as a high school principal. He has been married to Leslie for 31 years and they have two grown children, Daniel and Audra, married to Lydia and Robert, and one precious grandson, Gideon. Mike and Sue Hasty have four children and seven grandchildren. Mike is director of Public Safety for the City of Gladstone, serving as both the Police Chief and Fire Chief. Sue is a Senior Human Resources Associate at Ferrellgas. James Huffman is a third grader at Franklin Elementary. He is the son of Jen and Jeremy Huffman. Jennifer Huffman is mother to Caroline, James and John Thomas. She writes books for children and takes amazing photographs! Jeremy Huffman is a senior business development manager for Alliant Teksystems. Judy Landers joined Second in 2001. She teaches third grade Sunday School and is active in Women on Mission and mission support. Wanda O’Dell and husband Dan joined 2BC in 1986. Wanda has been playing for the 8:30 service for over 20 years. Bill Stilfield is a Liberty native who recently returned after spending forty years in Los Angeles working in the music industry. He is a member of the choir, and he and wife, Cathy, have been members of Second since 2013.
MISSIONS CHURCHWIDE BAPTISM REFLECTION SESSIONS Wed., Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. (Social Rm)| Sunday, Oct. 16 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. (Oak Rm.)| As our baptism conversations end, you are invited to reflect on your experience during one of our deacon-led sessions. NEW SUNDAY CLASS: KINGDOM & REPUBLIC: POLITICS & CHRISTIAN FAITH Four Sundays starting Oct. 16 | 9:45 a.m. | Social Roomwest side | Gary Armstrong will lead this timely discussion as we lead up to the election. This is a nonpartisan class focused around principles to help us fully understand the decisions we make and how our faith informs our politics (and vice-versa). MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST Oct. 15 | 8:30 a.m. | Assembly Room | All men are invited to join us for fun, fellowship and good eats! Breakfast is always a tasty treat with plenty of OJ and coffee. RSVP to Phil Posey: poseyannphil2@sbcglobal.net. NEW MEMBER FELLOWSHIP Oct. 30 | 5-7 p.m. | Jason and Christy Edwards’ home (431 E. Arthur) | New members are invited to a dinner and fellowship at Jason and Christy Edwards’ home with members of the 2BC Ministry and Deacon Teams. Contact Maggie Henderson at 781-2824 or mhenderson@2bcliberty.org to sign up. MOPS CHILDCARE WORKERS NEEDED MOPS is looking for helpers who can provide childcare from 9:15-11:45 one Friday a month from October through May. We pay $25 per morning. Please email us at mops2bc@gmail.com if you can help.
STUDENTS FALL RETREAT OCT 21-23 Student Fall Retreat will be Oct. 21-23 at Miracle Hills Ranch in Bethany, MO. Visit 2bcliberty.org/students for more info and to register. COLLEGE We are offering a weekly crockpot-style come-and-go meal noon to 6 p.m. Sundays at Abby Bland’s house on Leonard for college students in and around the Liberty area. Would you provide one of these crockpot-style meals? For more information, click the link at 2bcliberty.org/students.
MANY HANDS FAIR TRADE SHOP OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Oct. 16 | noon | 2BC Annex (20 N. Leonard) | Come check out the unique products available! TEAM WORLD VISION RUN SATURDAY The Kansas City Half/Full Marathon is next Saturday! It’s 2BC’s chance to make a real change in the lives of individuals in Africa whose lives have been put on hold by the crisis of a lack of clean water. Through TWV’s comprehensive, complex and sustainable methods, $50 can bring clean water to a person for life. Would you consider donating $50? To learn more or to donate, visit teamworldvision/kansascity. CARE FOR SELDOM SEEN MEMBERS Good Shepherds is a ministry serving 30-40 people who we don’t see often because of age or health or because they live in care centers. A Good Shepherd makes contact by phone or sending cards during the year, then passes along any helpful information needed as we continue to giving care. Our Deacons also have a quarterly contact with those we care for and have offered communion and made personal visits. If you would be interested, indicate so on the serving opportunity card or contact Mike at mlassiter@2bcliberty.org. A SURPRISE FOR FORMER 2BC MEMBERS JIM AND ESTHER LINDGREN A note from Rebekah and Sarah, their daughters: “Oct. 22 is our parents’ 50th anniversary. Would you help surprise them with a card shower to reach their address (listed below) in Ohio by Oct. 22? If you want some extra credit, you could give them a phone call on that day! Esther: 816-516-4398; Jim: 816-550-8878 140 Stanton Drive, Springboro, OH 45066 ORVAL GROVES’ 100TH BIRTHDAY Friends and relatives of Orval W. Groves are invited to participate in his 100th birthday celebration in Tighe Hall at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home on Saturday, October 22, 2016, between 2 and 4 p.m. WED. NIGHT MENU: Oct. 12 | Short Rib Ragu w/ Pasta, Honey Roasted Vegetables, Italian Bread, and Chef Zahnd's Dessert Special from the Tender Mercies team. Make reservations by Monday at noon with the church office or at 2bcliberty.org/Wednesdays. MSG free/vegetarian options available.
30 Trunks Needed for Trunk Treats at 2BC Oct. 31 * 5:30-7 p.m.
Last year was our biggest year yet for this neighborhood outreach event with more than 250 kids! This year, we’d like to have 30 trunks, so we need you and your vehicle. You can challenge the Langford/Zahnd team for creative trunk supremacy or just add a few fun touches. Contact Maggie in the church office to let us know you’ll participate. You can also help by donating individually-wrapped candy to the office. (No nuts, please!)
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