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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. It seems that all my bridges have been burnt But you say that's exactly how this grace thing works. It's not the long walk home that will change this heart But the welcome I receive with every start From the Mumford and Sons’ song, “Roll Away Your Stone”
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.
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me; See, on the portals he's waiting and watching, watching for you and for me. Come home, come home; you who are weary, come home; Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner, come home! From the hymn, “Softly and Tenderly,” by Will L. Thompson
Look at the painting of the front of the worship guide. What do you see?
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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 15, 2017
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Jacque Stouffer (11:00)
Invitation to Worship
Charles Smith
Candlelighting Prelude
Kaylee Halfhill (11:00) “All Hail the Power” Joshua and Tim Hannsz, Saxophones
+Hymn of Praise 339
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
Children’s Moment Hymn 586
Bruce Blanton (11:00)
CORONATION
Gwen Phillips
“Grace Greater Than 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.
Responsive Reading 585
Ron Whited (8:30) Mark Hilton (11:00)
Practicing the Presence of God Choral Worship
An invitation to silent prayer “Grace” Sanctuary Choir
Prayers of the People +Hymn 588 New Testament Reading
MOODY
Mark Hayes Jason Edwards
“I Know Whom I Have Believed” Luke 15:11-24 (Pew Bible, page 60, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
EL NATHAN
Gerry Walther (8:30) Christie White (11:00)
Sermon
“The Compassionate Father, Part One”
+Hymn of Response
Jason Edwards
“Lord, I’m Coming Home”
COMING HOME
I’ve wandered far away from God, Now I’m coming home; The paths of sin too long I’ve trod, Lord, I’m coming home. Refrain
Coming home, coming home, Never more to roam, Open wide Thine arms of love, Lord, I’m coming home.
I’ve wasted many precious years, Now I’m coming home; I now repent with bitter tears, Lord, I’m coming home. Refrain
I’ve tired of sin and straying, Lord, Now I’m coming home; I’ll trust Thy love, believe Thy word, Lord, I’m coming home. Refrain My soul is sick, my heart is sore, Now I’m coming home; My strength renew, my hope restore, Lord, I’m coming home. Refrain 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
David Fuller (8:30) Lyndell Brenton (11:00)
“Softly and Tenderly”
+Presentation of Offerings 600
John Ferguson (11:00)
“O How He Loves you and Me”
PATRICIA
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! Copyright © 1975 Word Music, LLC
The Greeting
Search Committee Update
Congregational Blessing +The Sending Forth 629
Jason Edwards Nicholas Bartlow Jason Edwards
“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. Copyright ©1979 Hope Publishing company
STRENGTH
Postlude
“Toccata”
Johann Pachelbel (11:00)
CELEBRATION OF MEMBERSHIP Carrie Bartlow, by Statement of Faith Greg and Julia Mees, status change from Associate Members to Members Hadley Fisher, status change from Associate Member to Member
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070 Piano: Milton Horne (8:30) Leslie Bunch (11:00) Audio: John Hilton Video: Alex Trischler
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CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Mary Anne Elmore and family on the passing of Keith on Sunday, October 8. Services were held on Friday, October 13. Christian Sympathy is extended to Kent and Karin Yohe and family on the death of Kent's father, Stanley, on October 2. A memorial service will be held on October 23 in Illinois. ST. LUKE’S ON THE PLAZA Jim Edwards
Larry Flippin, Heather Schumacher’s brother
Lyndell Brenton has been a member of 2BC since 1985. He is a deacon, serves as treasurer and an ex-officio member on the church council. He is recently retired from KCP&L and is serving his third term as Mayor of Liberty. He and Roxann have two grown children, Caitlin (DeSalvo) and Cameron. Leslie Bunch spent 29 years teaching middle school vocal music. Presently, she works as a free-lance accompanist. 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.
Suzie Goertz, dislocated shoulder.
David Fuller joined Second after graduating from William Jewell College. David is Chief of Programs and Administrative Services for the Training and Doctrine Command Analysis Center at Ft. Leavenworth and a deacon at Second Baptist Church. He and Angie have two children, Adam and Naomi.
Continued prayers for those suffering from the wild fires.
Kaylee Halfhill is a third grader at Westview Elementary in Excelsior Springs. She is the daughter of Kim and Patrick Halfhill.
Linda Turner, Mary Arnold’s mother
Mark Hilton and Erin have three children: Josie, Adelyn and Zane. Mark and Erin met while attending WJC. Mark enjoys helping with the Student Ministry on Sunday and Wednesday nights. He grew up at 2BC, was baptized in 1994, and serves as a Deacon. He is a principal engineer at Honeywell.
PRAYER CONCERNS Erma Kay Edwards, shoulder sprain.
Families of those killed in the Las Vegas shooting and for those wounded.
Melanie Newman, Kathleen Edwards daughter. Jon Dolton’s mother, Kay, under Hospice care. Gary Armstrong’s mother, John Knox Village Bennett & Jordan Comfort, friends of Jerry and Janet Hill, awaiting possible prenatal surgery on their unborn child. 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.
Milton Horne is Professor of Religion and Coordinator of Faith and Learning at William Jewell College. He and Karen have been members of 2BC since 1986. Milton is a certified piano technician and is the caretaker of all the church’s pianos. Jacque Stouffer has been a member of 2BC since 1992. She is a fundraising consultant who loves to read in her spare time. She and Bert have two grown children, Will and Jake. Ron Whited has been a member since 1990. He owns his own software development company. He and Becky have a blended family of four children and four grandchildren. Ron leads the Media Capture Team. Christie White learned to play and began teaching handbells after teaching music in the public schools. She works with Jerry in their business, Beneficial Lighting, Inc., Christie Directs the Handbell Choir at William Jewell College. They have two grown children, Kenneth, married to Hannah, and Marcie. They have three fun grandchildren. Gerry Walther and Curt are parents of four children and grandparents of seven. They have been members of Second since 1998. They are actively enjoying retirement in Liberty.
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. Connections is designed to encourage each person to find new energy and purpose through serving Christ in and through the church and to discover how God’s gifts and one’s interests and skills can come together here at Second Baptist Church. CHURCH CONFERENCE Sunday, October 22 | after 11a.m. service | Social Room Lunch Served All church members are encouraged to attend; it’s a great opportunity to learn more about the important work 2BC is doing.
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 Session II September 27 – October 25 Bible study option: Deuteronomy led by Charlie Hughes 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 A group interested in a variety of justice issues is meeting on Wednesdays. 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@lsr7.net or Connie McNeill, cmcneill@2bcliberty.org about catching up and joining the group.
SENIOR ADULTS FISH FRY Monday, October 16 | 12:00 – 1:30 p. m. Social Room All are invited for catfish and fixins’. Bring a side dish or dessert.
STUDENTS SECOND SERVINGS FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Wed., October 18 | 5:45–6:30 | Social Room This Week’s Menu—Church Lady Team Walk-Around Tacos (Fritos in a bag, cheese, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and taco sauce), Pistachio Salad and Halloween Cookies.
FALL RETREAT NOVEMBER 10-12: SIGNUPS ARE OPEN! Where: Miracle Hills Ranch, Bethany, MO All students in 6th-12th grade | $75 Register on The Hub/Forms/Student Fall Retreat 2017
The Rundown Fall is officially here, which means Fall Retreat is on its way! We'll spend a few glorious fall days enjoying nature, taking a break from the stress of the semester, and expanding our relationships with each other and God. At Miracle Hills, which is about an hour north of Liberty, we'll get the chance to experience hayrides, bonfires, ACG's (All CAMP Games!), s’mores, and, of course, paintball. It's all the fun of Fall wrapped up in a single weekend! We'll also use this time to grow spiritually and develop a stronger understanding of our faith and a deeper connection with each other.
MANY HANDS FAIR TRADE SHOP Saturdays | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Fourth Fridays, October 27 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. “With many hands, the load is not heavy.” Haitian Proverb The Many Hands Fair Trade Shop exists to showcase amazing quality fair trade products made by artisans and farmers around the world. Purchases help support those farmers and artisans directly. What can fair trade mean for an artisan? It can empower men and women around the world who struggle to provide for their families and themselves. By providing a channel for these artisans to sell their products, we are offering them an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty and embrace a better life.
The shop is open regularly on Saturdays from 9:30 – 1:30. We are also committed to downtown Liberty’s 4th Fridays and are open from 4:00 – 9:00 on those evenings every month. Products are changing all the time, depending on what organizations have sent us current orders. When you are looking for that perfect gift for someone MISSIONS & COMMUNITY special, Many Hands is a great place to shop. If you Tuesday, October 31 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. want to find something that can benefit you plus Trunk or Treat is really make a difference to the designer, fair trade products about being neighbors in are perfect for you! Here are just three examples of downtown Liberty. We what you could find: delicious coffee from several circle our vehicles in the different regions in the world; hand-woven baskets 2BC Parking Lot with candy in hand. About 300 made in Bangladesh, Uganda, Ghana; jewelry, sandals and metal ornaments from Haiti. You just have to children come by for treats. We have had about come and see for yourself. 25 vehicles but this year we’re going for 40 vehicles. LIBERTY GIVING THANKS 5K RUN/WALK November 23 | 9:00 a.m. We can do this! You can Registration & Check-in decorate your vehicle as many do (we all know the 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. Langford/Zahnd Team has been undisputed champs in Liberty Community that realm) or dress up, or you don’t have to decorate Center or dress up all. We just want to make the night fun for Proceeds benefit Hillcrest the families that come by. Hope (hillcresthope.org). We set up at 5:00 p.m. and you may sign up to include Registration & Information at your vehicle on The Hub/forms or by calling the church libertygivingthanks5k.org. office. Can’t make it? Donate some candy because we We will leave the evening of Friday, Nov. 10, and return the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 12. The cost is $75, which will cover all the expenses of the weekend. Online payment is open. Feel free to pay by check or cash if you prefer.
always seem to run out. Place it in one of the red wagons in the Welcome Center beginning October 15.
TICKETS
Tickets may be purchased on The Hub, in the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings 9:30 12:30, or during office hours during the week. $10/adults (age 13 and up); $5 age 3-12 years or college students Children under age 3 eat free Family maximum is $25
MENU:
Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Turkey Breast Resting In Turkey Jus 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 Jellied Cranberry Sauce Choice of Pumpkin or Baked Apple Pie with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon Dust
*Gluten-free substitutes will be available. All recipes are nut free.
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH THANKSGIVING DINNER “Gather Here with Grateful Hearts” Sunday, November 12 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Heritage Hall | 117 W Kansas St. | Liberty
SELFIE’S
NEEDED FOR
SECOND BAPTIST THANKSGIVING MEAL!
We need you, your family, or a group of friends to take a piece of paper and write what you are thankful for, large enough to be seen, and take a selfie. Post them to the 2BC Facebook page, email the photo to Janet Hill at jhill@2bcliberty.org, or text it to Mike Lassiter 816 668-4367. Thank you The Thanksgiving Meal Planning Team
THIS WEEK AT 2BC Sunday, October 15
12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Financial Stewardship Committee Meeting Personnel Committee Meeting Student Choir
6:00 p.m.
Student Innermission
6:30 p.m.
Church Council
Monday, October 16
12:00 p.m.
Senior Adult Fish Fry
Wednesday, October 18
5:45 p.m.
Second Servings
6:00 p.m.
Children’s (Grades 4 & 5) Handbell Choir
6:15 p.m.
Sanctuary Handbell Choir SERVE Coaches
6:30 p.m.
Second Sessions, Children Missions & Youth Small Group Covenantal Restoration Justice Community Group
7:15 p.m.
Sanctuary Choir
Saturday, October 21
9:30 a.m.
Many Hands Fair Trade Shop
Sunday, October 22
8:30 a.m.
Worship
8:55 a.m.
Middle School Handbell Choirs
9:00 a.m.
Children’s Choirs
9:45 a.m.
Bible Study Connections Class Stephen Ministry Training
11:00 a.m.
Worship
12:00 p.m.
Church Conference, Lunch Served
4:45 p.m.
Stephen Ministry
5:00 p.m.
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 is available on The Hub. 300 East Kansas Liberty, MO 816-781-2824
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