2BC Monthly | October 29, 2017 by Second Baptist Church

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Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship. The righteousness of God is not about persons receiving "what they’ve got coming" from God; rather God, as Luther puts it, "wraps a robe of righteousness around the pig-befouled body” of every prodigal. —Molly Marshall

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.

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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 29, 2017

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering Music

O God Beyond All Praising” Brass Ensemble

Holst/Hildebrand (11:00)

Invitation to Worship

David Fulk Ken Chatlos

Candlelighting

Morgan McRorey (11:00)

Call To Worship

“Sing Praises to the Lord” Ruth Elaine Schram(11:00) Children’s Choirs Angie Fuller, director; Brenda Lazenby, pianist

+Hymn of Praise 418

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

Old Testament Reading

EIN’ FESTE BURG

Habakkuk 1:1-3; 2:2-4

Naomi and Adam Fuller (8:30) Ian Wooldridge (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 676, Old Testament)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God +Hymn

An invitation to silent prayer “Lord, Who Across The Ages” See insert

Prayers of the People Choral Worship

ALEXANDRIA

Connie McNeill

“Shout Joyfully” Earlene Rentz (11:00) Student Choir, Leslie Bunch, director; Angie Fuller, pianst

New Testament Reading

Romans 1:16-17 (Pew Bible, page 116, New Testament)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

Jessica Greason (8:30) Grace Fisher (11:00)

Sermon

“Are Baptists Still Reforming?”

Dr. Molly Marshall

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.

+Hymn of Resolve

“God of Grace”

CWM RHONDDA

God of grace and God of glory, on Thy people pour Thy power; Crown Thine ancient church’s story, bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, For the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour. Choir: Lo the hosts of evil round us Scorn Thy Christ, assail His ways! From the fears that long have bound us, free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, For the living of these days, for the living of these days. Cure Thy children’s waring madness; bend our pride to Thy control; Shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, Lest we miss Thy kingdom’s goal, lest we miss Thy kingdom’s goal. Set our feet on lofty places; gird our lives that they may be Armored with all Christ-like graces In the fight to set men free. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, That we fail not man nor Thee, that we fail not man nor Thee.

Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; Let the search for Thy salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, Serving Thee whom we adore, serving Thee whom we adore. +Offertory Prayer Offertory

Roger Driskill (8:30) Don Brown (11:00) “Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above”

+Presentation of Offerings 392 “Open Our Eyes” Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, To reach out and touch Him, and say that we love Him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen, Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.

Kevin Tilson (11:00) OPEN OUR EYES

Choral Worship

“Sing Praises to the Lord” Ruth Elaine Schram(8:30) Children’s Choirs Angie Fuller, director; Brenda Lazenby, pianist

A Time of Greeting Search Committee Report Benediction Postlude

Connie McNeill Nick Bartlow Ascription of Praise Sanctuary Choir “Tu Es Petra”

David Schwoebel Henri Mulet (11:00)

CELEBRATION OF MEMBERSHIP Viki Personett, status change from Associate Member to Member Linda Zahnd, by letter from First Baptist Church, Savannah, Mo

A NOTE OF THANKS The family of Keith Elmore would like to thank the staff and members of 2nd Baptist Church for the outpouring of prayer, love and support which has been abundant and apparent to us throughout Keith’s illness and passing. We felt your presence in many ways and are so grateful for you and your many expressions of the love and kindness Jesus continues to teach us about. Our association with you has been a blessing and we thank you. Mary Anne Elmore Dana & Dave Clark, Grace, Connor, and Jackson

Dr. Molly T. Marshall Dr. Marshall’s great passion in life is preparing women and men for ministry excellence. For over thirty years she has been in theological education, her life’s work. Dr. Marshall is the President and Professor of Theology and Spiritual Formation for Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Shawnee, KS.. Dr. Marshall has presented papers before the Society of Biblical Literature, American Academy of Religion, Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, as well as other academic settings. In addition to a regular preaching schedule, she is a nationally recognized lecturer at colleges, universities, and other seminaries. She has served as president of the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion and as editor of the NABPR Dissertation Series, and has been on the Editorial Board of the American Baptist Quarterly. She has also lectured internationally, offering the Belote Lectures at Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary, Nordenhaug Lectures at International Baptist Theological Seminary in Prague, Czech Republic; the Randall Preaching Lectures in Toronto, Ontario; and Ecumenical Lectures at Myanmar Institute of Theology. She is also active in interfaith work in Kansas City and beyond. Over the past decade, Dr. Marshall has been recognized for her service with the following awards: Whitsitt Baptist Courage Award; The Betty Galloway Advocacy for Women in Ministry Award; Howard Moody Award, Coalition for Baptist Principles; Luther Wesley Smith Education Award; Frankie Huff Granger, Distinguished Mentor Award, Baptist Women in Ministry; and, Luke Mowbray Award for Ecumenical and Interfaith Leadership, American Baptist Churches, USA.

All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston

All Video UBP CCVI #502497070 Piano: Leslie Bunch (8:30) Angie Fuller (11:00) Audio: John Hilton Video: Craig Dempsey

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 married children and one grandson. Leslie is active in the music ministry as well as serving on Church Council and on the search committee for the Associate Pastor of Worship and Music. Ken Chatlos and Phyllis joined Second Baptist Church in 1973. After a career of teaching history at William Jewell College, he retired in 2006. His sons, Jeff and Dave, grew up at Second Baptist Church. Ken is best known at Christmastime for his red suit and his real beard. During retirement, he makes a little music, and he supports the ministries of The Baptist Home.

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian Sympathy is extended to Jon and Melissa Dolton upon the death of Jon’s mother, Kay Dolton, on October 19. Christian Sympathy is extended to Becky and Ron Whited upon the death of Becky’s mother, Ruth Harvey, on October 20. Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Betty Jewell upon her death on October 22. A 1pm Visitation will be held at 2BC on November 1 with the Memorial Service following at 2pm. NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL REHAB Jim Edwards

Craig Dempsey and Rebecca have three grown children, ST. LUKE’S ON THE PLAZA Nathaniel, Peter, and Emily, and grandson Miles Larry Flippin, Heather Schumacher’s brother Frederick. Craig works with our church video team and is LIBERTY HOSPITAL looking forward to the challenge of helping launch our new Green Team. June Dorsel Grace Fisher is a seventh grader at Liberty Middle School. She is the daughter of Brooke and Hadley Fisher.

PRAYER CONCERNS Susi Seely, home from the hospital.

Adam Fuller is a sixth grader at Discovery Middle School. He is the son of David and Angie Fuller.

Linda Armstrong, beginning radiation.

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.

David Barr, longtime friend of Larry Willis, fighting cancer Erma Kay Edwards, shoulder sprain. Suzie Goertz, dislocated shoulder.

Naomi Fuller is a sixth grader at Discovery Middle School. Linda Turner, Mary Arnold’s mother She is the daughter of David and Angie Fuller. Families of those killed in the Las Vegas shooting and for those wounded. Jessica Greason married Brandon in 2007 and has been active at Second Baptist since their marriage. They are ON-GOING PRAYER CONCERNS the parents of sons Tate and Hayes. John Shank’s brother, Mike Faye Sager, Cindi Moore’s mother-in-law Brenda Lazenby, Steve, and kids Jacob and Katelyn, joined Baylee Buck Second in 2014. Brenda is the accompanist for the Music Moira Carder Makers Children’s Choir. Paul Speaker Sabra Boyd’s parents Morgan McRorey is a third grader at Kellybrook School. Irene Thomas She is the daughter of Jill and Chris McRorey. Carol & John Tucking Margaret Thomson Ian Wooldridge is the oldest son of Amon and Kristin Wooldridge. He is an 8th grader at Discovery Middle OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS School. At Second he is involved with choir, student The Search Committee for our Associate ministry and VBS. He is a Life Scout with Boy Scouts Pastor of Worship and Music. Troop 376. * Bold entries are new to the list this week.

November 2017 Monthly A NOTE FROM PASTOR JASON A Month of Thanksgiving At some point this month, we’ll all be invited to engage in a cycle of well-being and transformation. Most likely, this will be initiated by a loved one. They’ll gaze across a table full of smoked bird, cranberries, and sweet potato casserole, and invite the grazing community to lower their voices and pay attention. Then they’ll ask you the all-important question: “What are you thankful for?” Your answer could spark a revolution. Recent studies have shown that generosity and gratitude go hand in hand both at a psychological and neurobiological level. They are symbiotic. Together, small acts of generosity and gratitude kick-start a neurological feedback loop and an upward spiral of well-being. Simply put, speaking gratitude and sharing generously will enrich your life in tangible ways. Speaking gratitude and sharing generously will also enrich the lives of those around us. With that in mind, may our entrance into November bring us all deeper into the cycle of generosity and gratitude. We have so much for which to celebrate. Specifically:  With Reformation Sunday fresh in our minds, we continue to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and all that has meant for our lives and this world. In what ways are you thankful for God’s ongoing work of reformation and renewal?  November marks the midpoint in our current Catalyst ministry plan, so we’ll spend time offering words of gratitude for the impact your generosity has made through the ministries of our church. And, as we look toward the future, there is much more to come. Would you prayerfully consider offering a Thanksgiving gift this month to the ministries of our church?  November 10-12 will be a weekend of celebration as we joyfully welcome the candidate our search committee is recommending as our next Associate Pastor of Worship and Music. I am thrilled by the work this committee has done and am so eager to experience what all their work, and what this candidate will mean for our future together. This weekend is so much more than question and answer sessions; it is an important step toward us realizing a more vibrant future in service to God and others. Will you plan to participate in the celebration? These are just a few prompting opportunities for you to practice generosity, gratitude, and celebration in the month ahead. How else might God bring well-being and transformation into our world through our generosity? How might your acts of generosity this month serve as catalysts for God’s dreams to come true here and around our world now and for years to come? May God show us all as we move through this month of Thanksgiving… With Gratitude,

Jason Edwards Senior Pastor

guess who’s coming to second In View of a Call Weekend November 10 - 12 Clyde “Chip” Handrich • Marcie Handrich Coming to a Church Near You

Friday, November 10

Senior Adult Luncheon 12:00 p.m. - 1:30p.m. Ice Cream Social with Youth 5:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m.

Saturday, November 11

Choir Rehearsal and Fellowship 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Choir Room Church Wide Reception & Q&A 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 12

Welcome Center Meet & Greet 9:00 a.m. All-Church Worship in Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. No 8:30 Worship Service Special Called Church Conference in Sanctuary 12:15 p.m. (Following 11:00 a.m. Service)

All events in the Social Room unless otherwise indicated.

Reviews and Recommendations

All events in the Social Room unless otherwise indicated.

Reviews and Recommendations

“Chip has a deep relationship with the Lord. He has developed very good interpersonal skills and continues as a student of both worship and music.” — Dr. David Burt Former Congregant from Present Place of Service

Chip has outstanding character. Chip is a hard worker; he puts in his time. He “prepares diligently for rehearsals.” —Dr. Larry Eubanks Senior Pastor, FBC Frederick

For more than a decade he has led the contemporary service and is very comfortable in that setting now but he prefers and thrives in the traditional setting. —Shannon McWilliams Former Colleague in Ministry For full reviews and comments from the Search Committee visit http://2bcliberty.org/search-committee-recommendation

For more than a decade he has lead the contemporary service and is very comfortable in that setting now but he prefers and thrives in the traditional setting. —Shannon McWilliams Former Colleague in Ministry For full reviews and comments from the Search Committee visit http://2bcliberty.org/search-committee-recommendation

TICKETS Tickets may be purchased on The Hub, in the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings 9:30 - 12:30, or during weekday office hours. $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 in Turkey au Jus Creamy Roasted Turkey Gravy Fresh Chive Mashed Potatoes with Smoked Sweet Paprika and 17 other spices Traditional Green Bean Casserole 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.

CHURCHWIDE DEACON NOMINATION 2017 The nomination process is still open but will close on November 5. To nominate members for service as a Deacon, please follow this link or pick up a paper ballot at the Welcome Center Desk. A list of already ordained Deacons is available here or at the Welcome Desk. Please do not include these individuals in your nominations. Men's Fellowship Breakfast Saturday, November 4 at 8:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall Join us for Becky's Biscuits and Gravy, Charlie's Eggs and more. No reservations necessary. WE NEED YOUR SELFIE!!!! 2BC THANKSGIVING DINNER “Gather Here with Grateful Hearts” Sunday, November 12 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Heritage Hall | 117 W Kansas St. | Liberty Selfies needed for 2BC 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, or text it to Mike Lassiter 816 668-4367. These will be used as part of the program and decorations at our banquet. Thank you The Thanksgiving Meal Planning Team SECOND SERVINGS FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Wednesday, November 1 | 5:45 -6:30 | Social Room

This Week’s Menu—Paul Twenter Pulled Pork, potato salad or slaw, salad, assorted pies Gluten free choices always available. 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 III November 1, 8, 29 and December 6 Bible Study option (Rm 304-05): 1 Corinthians with Phil Burright. This book is a careful look at Paul’s relationship to a complex church in a bustling crosssection of the world. The topics are varied but included marriage and sexuality, spiritual gifts and love, diversity and unity. The context of that culture is far removed from ours today. Or, is it? Our leader, Phil Burright, is one of our newer members, formerly a church leader at Tryst Falls Baptist Church. We are blessed that Phil and Beth have engaged their lives here.

carve some pumpkins! To add to the fun, costumes are encouraged! If you want to bring any special designs for your pumpkin carving feel free. We'll have a few extra pumpkins so friends are more than welcome!

Spiritual Health option (Oak Room): Boundaries with Kids, by Cloud and Townsend and led by Brenda Burris Chouris. Is this the one you’ve been waiting for in the boundaries series? “How healthy choices grow healthy children.” This session will include the why, the what, and the how of boundaries with kiddos.

CHILDREN

Service option (Old Library): Mike Lassiter will again have some service opportunities for those who want to “do.” This could include helping some of our folks get some things done in their homes. Anyone need help with Christmas decorations—getting those boxes up or down? Please let Mike know. There are folks who want to help do these things more than anything else.

STUDENTS

Have a Gourd Time at B.Y.O.P.! (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) Sunday, October 29 | 6pm-8:30pm | 2BC Social Room What to Bring: A pumpkin, a knife, and a scooperthingy for the innards! What to Wear (Optional): Halloween Costume (if you want)! We'll eat Halloween treats, watch Halloween movies (the Great Pumpkin will definitely be making an appearance), play a few of the spookier ACG's, and

FALL RETREAT NOVEMBER 10-12 SIGNUPS ARE OPEN! November 10-12 | Miracle Hills Ranch | All students in 6th-12th grade | $75 Register on The Hub

PARENTS NIGHT OUT/CHRISTMAS PARTY December 8 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. SAVE THE DATE!! Stay tuned for more information about our annual gift to parents! Parents Night Out for children ages birth through fifth grade. Registration required.

SENIOR ADULTS COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Monday, November 6 | 10 a.m. | Social Room Our Senior Adult Ministry hosts a twice-monthly Coffee & Conversation open to all. No reservations needed; just bring a friend and your coffee mug! The first Monday features donuts (bring a dollar if you’d like some); the third Monday, it’s homemade treats.

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HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF Thanks for your thoughtfulness! Right after Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, and we heard about the devastation of many of their schools, our church family was asked to donate children’s books for teachers and school libraries who lost everything. I want you to know that nearly 400 books have been boxed up and are on their way to Houston! Second Friends had a wagon for

donations as well in The Welcome Center and you came through with some excellent literature for those classrooms. It will be like Christmas for some of those teachers who experienced the total loss of their personal libraries! Thank you for being the presence of Christ by giving. Shark Alert Thank you! A big “thank you” goes out to several generous 2BC members for their help with our most recent “Shark Alert.” Thanks to these folks a Schumacher family no longer has children sleeping on the floor but instead has a new twin bed, new bedding for the twin and full-size beds, and new pillows! Your donations are greatly appreciated! WOMEN ON MISSION November 7, 2017 9:30 a.m. Sandy Goodpasture speaking about Venezuelan Missionaries to United States 10:00 a.m. Rodney Hammer, Director, Blue RiverKansas City Assoc. PROJECT: Restoration House

The countdown is on—it’s time to start preparing for the Christmas Store! Believe it or not, there are only six weeks until the store opens. We need your help to stock the store with this year’s coolest toys and gifts for kids. Look for the sign-up sheets in the Welcome Center and sign up today to purchase a gift (or two!) for this year’s store. (note: We are not using gift tags to sign up as we have in past years.) Halloween is this Tuesday—did you know that you can donate your leftover Halloween candy to the Christmas store? We need lots of candy to fill stockings for the hundreds of kids who will get gifts from the store. Just make sure it doesn’t say Halloween or have Halloween colors. You can drop your candy off in the Welcome Center. Just look for the boxes that say Christmas Store Candy.

“Lord, Who Across The Ages”

THIS WEEK AT 2BC Sunday, October 29

5:00 p.m.

Student Choir

6:00 p.m.

Student Innermission

Monday, October 30

10:30 a.m.

Second Friends Halloween Party

Tuesday, October 31

5:30 p.m.

Trunk or Treat

Wednesday, November 1

5:45 p.m.

Second Servings

6:00 p.m.

Children’s (Grades 4 & 5) Handbell Choir

6:15 p.m.

Sanctuary Handbell Choir

6:30 p.m.

SERVE Coaches Second Sessions, Children Missions & Youth Small Group Covenantal Restoration Justice Community Group

7:15 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir

Friday, November 3

9:30 a.m.

MOPs Steering Committee

Saturday, November 4

9:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Many Hands Fair Trade Shop

Sunday, November 5

8:30 a.m.

Worship

8:55 a.m.

Middle School Handbell Choir

9:00 a.m.

Children’s Choirs

9:45 a.m.

Bible Study

Reformation Sunday

All Saints Day

Connections Class Stephen Ministry Training 11:00 a.m.

Worship

5:00 p.m.

Student Choir

6:00 p.m.

Student Innermission

6:30 p.m. Deacons’ Meeting 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.

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