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. 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.
Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship…
“I slept and I dreamed that life is all joy. I woke and I saw that life is all service. I served and I saw that service is joy.” – Kahlil Gibran “You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.” – Robert Louis Stevenson “I must be willing to give whatever it takes to do good to others. This requires that I be willing to give until it hurts.” – Mother Teresa
Communion at Second Baptist Church is open to all who profess Jesus Christ as Savior. Our Communion Bread is always gluten-free. Intinction Instructions This morning we will celebrate communion by intinction. During the service, you will be invited to exit your pew to the right, walk to one of the stations, take a piece of bread, dip it into the cup, and then return to the left.
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 16, 2016
8:30 & 11:00 a.m. (+ indicates to stand if you are able)
Gathering Music
Wanda O’Dell (11:00)
Invitation to Worship
Angie McElhaney
Candlelighting
Cameron Triplett
Call to Worship
“All Creatures of Our God and King” Sanctuary Choir
+Hymn of Praise 437 The Children Sing
“How Wide the Love of Christ”
Mark Hayes (11:00)
FESTAL SONG
“Put on the Armor of God” R. E. Shram (11:00) “Hallelu, Hallelu” Traditional Music Makers Julie Williams, director; Brenda Lazenby, pianist
New Testament Reading
Acts 1:1-8
Teresa Anderson (8:30) John Shank (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 90, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon
+Hymn 672 Prayers of the People Look for information about all three of our emphasis areas in the Catalyst brochure available as you leave services today.
GETTING STRONGER
“All Things Are Yours”
Jason Edwards
GERMANY
Mike Lassiter
The Lord’s Prayer
OPEN HOUSE TODAY AT NOON!
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen
Gospel Reading
John 6:1-14
2BC Annex (20 N. Leonard) Handbags • Jewelry • Hot Cocoa • Tea • Coffee • Chocolates • Pajama Pants • Leather • Skirts • Ornaments • Coin Purses • Baskets • Trays • and more!
Suzie Goertz (8:30) Ann Henning (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page, 74, New Testament)
New items arriving regularly!
Handmade products from artisans and farmers around the world
Leader: This Is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
SPREAD SOME LIGHT ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT! 30 Trunks Needed for Trunk Treats !
Communion Passing the Peace Leader: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. Congregation: And also with you. At this time you’ll be asked to share signs of God’s peace. Greet each other by saying, “Peace of Christ be with you.” Respond, “And also with you.” +Hymn of Response 272
“They’ll Know We Are Christians”
Last year we had 250 kids at this neighborhood outreach event. This year, we’d like to have 30 cars with decorated trunks, so we need you!
ST. BRENDAN’S
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
Suzie Goertz (8:30) Sue Wright (11:00) “It Is Well With My Soul” Sanctuary Bells
Cathy Moklebust
You can also help by donating individuallywrapped candy to the office. (No nuts, please!)
You can challenge the Langford/ Zahnd team for creative trunk supremacy or just add a few fun touches. The most important part is your friendly, smiling face. Contact Maggie in the church office to let us know you’ll participate.
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IT’S SOCKTOBER! Throughout the entire month of October we are collecting donations of socks for an organization here in Kansas City whose mission is to provide shelter and comprehensive services to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. We have learned that one of their biggest donation needs is socks, so at every student event, we’ll be collecting. We encourage each student to bring at least one package of socks during the month. SAVE THE DATE: B.Y.O.P. (BRING YOUR OWN PUMPKIN) OCT. 30 COLLEGE SUNDAY COLLEGE MEAL We are offering a weekly crockpot-style come-andgo 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. SENIOR ADULTS COFFEE & CONVERSATION Monday, Oct. 17 | 1:00 p.m. | Social Room | All senior adults are invited to come for a hot cup of coffee, homemade treats, and good conversation. MISSIONS CBF HURRICANE MATTHEW RELIEF OPPORTUNITIES CBF is reaching out to global Baptists, its state and regional organizations and other relief agencies to provide emergency support and plan for long-term recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is involved in Haiti, the Bahamas, Cuba, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. "The loss of life and property in the path of Hurricane Matthew is heartbreaking," said David Harding, CBF's International Disaster Response Coordinator. "Plans are being developed with CBF field personnel Jenny Jenkins in Haiti to meet basic needs such as food, water and shelter, and to
restore livelihoods such as productive gardens that were blown away." In addition, CBF Florida is working with its partners throughout the Caribbean and Florida to begin the process of rebuilding churches, homes and communities. To contribute directly to support CBF's disaster response efforts, visit www.cbf.net/Matthew or mail a check payable to "CBF" with 17004 in the memo line to: Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, P.O. Box 102972, Atlanta, GA 30368-2972
+Presentation of Offerings 435
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 give 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, contact Mike at mlassiter@2bcliberty.org.
+A Time of Greeting
“Share His Love”
SULLIVAN
Share His love by telling what the Lord has done for you, Share His love by sharing of your faith, And show the world that Jesus Christ is real to you Every moment, every day. Words and Music © 1973, Ren. 2001 Van Ness Press, Inc. (Admin. By LifeWay Worship)
The Children Sing
Music Makers (8:30) Jason Edwards
+ Commissioning Second Hope +The Sending Forth 272
Mike Lassiter
“They’ll Know We Are Christians”
ST. BRENDAN’S
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love. Yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love. Words and Music © 1966 F.E.I. Publications. Assigned 1991 Lorenz Publishing Company
PERSONNEL NOTE
A NOTE FROM NICOLE SWANSON... It has been such a blessing for me to get to serve the 2BC family in the Communications area. When I started contracting with 2BC in 2014, it was for several hours a week as part of a team, but I was glad to help out by increasing my time and responsibilities when the need arose in the summer of 2015. Now, to bring my time back in line with what our priorities are as a family, I’m stepping back from the daily/weekly responsibilities of the communication area, but I will look forward to continuing my relationship with Second as a contractor, particularly on larger design projects. I’m planning to be in the office through the end of November, and hope to get to help train the new person who will come on board to serve you. I thank you for welcoming me so warmly into your faith family! I was a bit of a late-comer to the church scene, and so I’ve only ever attended one church. I’ve counted it a privilege to get to learn how another church community functions, provides hospitality, worships, serves and makes disciples. I love my 2BC friends very much!
Postlude
“Allegro”
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 Organ: Ann Posey
Johann G. Walther (11:00)
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070 Piano: Ann Posey (8:30) Helen Brown, Wanda O’Dell(11:00)
Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Interim Worship Leader: David Fulk
Media: John Hilton, Kenny Williams Interim Choir Director: Don Brown
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY Teresa Anderson is married to Matt and works in healthcare information technology. She and Matt share their home with their cat, Gus. Helen Brown has a been member of Second Baptist since the fall of 1967 when she moved to Liberty with husband, Don, to join the music faculty of William Jewell College. She is involved in the Sanctuary Choir, the Adult Handbell Choir, and Beginning Handbells as well as many other church activities. Suzie Goertz has been a member of Second since 1979. She retired from the Excelsior Springs School District, but has kept busy with substituting and other activities. Suzie is a deacon, a Stephen Minister, and is active in 2BC missions. Brenda Lazenby, husband Steve, and kids Jacob and Katelyn, joined Second in 2014. Brenda is the accompanist for the Music Makers Children’s Choir. Wanda O’Dell and husband, Dan, joined 2BC in 1986. she has been playing piano for 8:30 worship for over 20 years. John Shank is an attorney who joined 2BC in 2013 and is active in Neita Geilker’s Sunday School class. Cameron Triplett is a fourth grader at Lewis and Clark Elementary. His parents are Doug and Joni Triplett. Julie Williams and her husband, Dustin, have been attending 2BC for four years. She is beginning her fifth year of teaching elementary music in Grain Valley. Julie enjoys working with the Music Makers (first and second grade choir) at Second and helping with VBS and Masterpiece Arts Camp. Sue Wright and Dick live in Liberty with their cats, Bootsy and Beau. She is a graduate of William Jewell College and the University of Missouri School of Social Work. Sue serves as a Mentor Mom for MOPS, greets at the front doors on Sunday mornings, and serves as a deacon. She also loves coordinating writers for and editing the Advent and Lenten Devotional Booklets.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Betty Dinsmore who passed away October 6. Services were Monday, October 10, in Tutt Chapel. LIBERTY HOSPITAL Neita Geilker, knee replacement NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL Leanne Frazier, thyroid surgery 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 OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Max Reed, newborn son of Mackenzie and Jonathan Reed, MOPS family; Max is in NICU at Children’s Mercy with severe brain bleed, other health issues.
CHURCHWIDE BAPTISM REFLECTION SESSIONS TODAY 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. KINGDOM & REPUBLIC: POLITICS & CHRISTIAN FAITH STARTS TODAY 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). NEW MEMBER FELLOWSHIP Oct. 30 | 5-7 p.m. | Jason and Christy Edwards’ home (431 E. Arthur) | Those who have recently joined the church 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.
NEW SECOND SESSIONS ADULT OPTIONS | Oct. 12-Nov. 2 | 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality with Connie McNeill | The author, Peter Scazzero was on a road to spiritual maturity but emotional immaturity. God awakened him to a Biblical integration of emotional health, a relationship with Jesus, and the classic practices of contemplative spirituality. Hollywood Jesus with Jeff Langford | Hollywood Jesus is pastor and author Matt Rawle's study of Jesus and Christ figures in films. Explore what happens when script meets Scripture, when pop culture encounters the King of kings and Lord of lords.
MOPS CHILDCARE WORKERS NEEDED MOPS is looking for helpers who can provide childcare from 9:15-11:45 one Friday a month from November through May. We pay $25 per morning. Please email us at mops2bc@gmail.com if you can help.
STUDENTS
CARD SHOWER FOR 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
STUDENT CHOIR RETURNS OCT. 30; INFO MEETING TODAY Sunday, Oct. 16 | 5:00 p.m.| Choir Room | Student Choir will return starting Oct. 30 with Ron Whited as the interim director and accompanist Leslie Bunch. In our info meeting today, we will not only discuss what Choir will look like this year but we will also talk about new possibilities, discuss ideas for creative exploration, and hear from you about what sparks your interest.
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, Oct. 22, 2016, between 2 and 4 p.m.
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.
WED. NIGHT MEAL: Oct. 19 Make reservations by Monday at noon with the church office or at 2bcliberty.org/Wednesdays. MSG free/vegetarian options available.