belong | believe | become
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.
Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship…
"All of the places of our lives are sanctuaries; some of them just happen to have steeples. And all of the people in our lives are saints; it is just that some of them have day jobs and most will never have feast days named for them." — Robert Benson, Between the Dreaming and the Coming True "I am reminded of the biblical use of the term saint in the book of Acts. That it applies to each of us. All who are attempting to imitate the Christ in their lives merit the title of 'saint.' Some do it more fully than others and are willing to let go of more to get the job done." — Matthew Fox, Confessions
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.
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
November 6, 2016
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Bill Stilfield (11:00)
Invitation to Worship
David Fulk
Candlelighting
Prelude
Josie Hilton (11:00)
Kathryn S. White (11:00) “The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing, The Gates of Heaven Open Wide, and Jesus Welcomes You”
+Hymn of Praise 567
“For All the Saints” Stanzas 1-4
SINE NOMINE
Litany of Remembrance Leader:
Jason Edwards
We gather together this day to remember our family and friends who have died this past year. Church Members Earl Kovar Maxine Campbell Barbara Bray Juanita Trotter Nancy Sheppard
Jeff Moore Jim Stayton Dorothy Head Betty Lou Anderson Disca Ann Kovar
John Howell Betty Dinsmore Dorothy Porter David O. Moore
Children lost through miscarriage Family Members Lorene Rutledge Nancy Moreland Stella Mosley Raymond Diamond Jeanine Marie Lynn Chris Maher Claudette Petty Eloise Epperson Winnie Davis
Ken Edmondson Ivan Anderson Beverly Joyce Chapman Bob Whitacre Doris Truex Audrey Wilder Ellis Jeffries Donald Kincade Eleanor Heston
John Buscher Raymond Neth Bill Martin Dorothy Anderson Elizabeth Riley Ray Gill Gerald Kraai Delilah Stinson Ralph Conte (continued on next page)
Ron Frazier Pat DeMoss Mary Rose Chaney Aurelia Tanner Swafford Lou Grace Anna Marie Miller
Claudine Edwards Brian Afrisio Tom Layman Helen Frances Fisher Bill Miller Jean Brown
Harold Young Jack Lott Charles Whited Mike Edmondson
Leader: We give you thanks, O God, for those whom we have loved. People: We give you thanks for the joy and the love, the insight and the strength that they gave to us. Leader: We thank you, O Lord, for bringing these unique people into being, and for bringing them into our lives. People: And now their death has left an empty place within us. Leader: So we pray for the days when that empty place hurts like a raw wound and for the days when it returns as a gentle ache in the midst of the everyday living of our lives. People: We hold on to the memory of those who have died, but we also pray for the grace to let go of any hurts unforgiven any conflict unresolved, and any words from the heart left unsaid. Leader: O Lord, you have promised your presence through the valley of the shadow of death. People: We pray in confident trust that those who have passed through that valley are now in your gentle arms. And for us who remain on this side of the valley, we pray for strength in our grieving and joy in our remembering. Leader: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses … let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.” People: For these, our family and friends, we give you thanks. Meditation
Recollection of Joy Sanctuary Choir
Hymn 569
“In Christ Alone”
Donna Butler
IN CHRIST ALONE
Loved ones are invited to place a rose during the singing of the hymn. Our pastor will place a rose in memory of the children lost through miscarriage. Prayers of the People The Gospel Reading
Mike Lassiter Luke 6:20-31, 36 (Pew Bible, page 49, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
Carrie Bartlow (8:30) Ron Whited (11:00)
Sermon
All Saints
+Hymn of Response 440
Jason Edwards
“Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire”
GIFT OF LOVE
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) Becky Whited (11:00) “In Heavenly Love Abiding” (Hymn 77)
Dale Wood
+Presentation of Offerings 706 “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”
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100 , ALT TH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Copyright: Public Domain; Celebrating Grace Hymnal Copyright © 2010 Celebrating Grace, Inc.
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 567
“For All the Saints” Stanza 5
SINE NOMINE
From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Alleluia! Copyright: Public Domain; Celebrating Grace Hymnal Copyright © 2010 Celebrating Grace, Inc.
Postlude
“Sing With All the Saints in Glory”
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington
Nancy Galbraith (11:00)
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070 Piano: Helen Brown (8:30) Angie Fuller (11:00) Media: John Hilton, Ben Zahnd
Today, we celebrate these new members’ decisions to join our community of faith this past week. Thanks be to God! Hadley and Brooke Fisher (Grace and Kate) Gordon Kingsley
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Rick and Cathy Cole and family in the death of Cathy’s brother, Mike Edmondson, on November 2. Christian sympathy is extended to Ron and Becky Whited in the death of Ron’s brother, Charles, on October 30. Christian sympathy is extended to Carolyn Libby in the death of her uncle, Jack Lott, on October 25. Christian sympathy is extended to Loreta Moore and family in the death of Loreta’s husband, Dr. David O. Moore on October 28. Memorial services will be Saturday, November 12, at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary followed by private inurnment in the Memorial Garden.
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY Carrie Bartlow has been attending Second since 2006. She is a senior Account Manager at Kemper & Company in Kansas City. Carrie and Nick have three children: Wakefield, Ramsey, and Deacon. 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. Helen Brown has been a member of Second since the fall of 1967 when she moved to Liberty with her 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.
HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Michelle Welch, Carolyn Libby’s daughter.
Angie Fuller came to Second in 1997. She serves in the Music and Children’s Ministries and on the Arts and Environment Team. She also teaches at Second Friends Preschool. Angie and David are parents to Naomi and Adam.
BENTON HOUSE, Tiffany Springs Tom Sneed, hip surgery rehab
Josie Hilton is a fourth grader at Lewis and Clark elementary. She is the daughter of Erin and Mark Hilton.
LIBERTY HEALTH & WELLNESS (previously Liberty Terrace) Jimmy Nickell
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.
OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Bruce and Sammie Heavener’s granddaughter in Washington, DC. Twelve year old, rare spinal cancer. Carole Tanner Family of Zach Blochlinger Laura Sears, health Sabra Boyd’s parents; father recently diagnosed with ALS
Becky Whited has been a member of 2BC since 1998. Ron is her dear husband. She is a retired ESL teacher and helps with the ESL classes here at Second. She teaches first grade Bible study and sings in the adult choir. 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.
SENIOR ADULTS CHURCHWIDE CHURCH CONFERENCE: VOTE ON CATALYST BUDGET Sunday, Nov. 13 | noon | Social Room | lunch provided | At our quarterly Church Conference, we’ll hear the total of our commitments made through Catalyst and vote to approve the 2016-2018 Catalyst budget. We’ll also vote on the Leadership Development Committee’s recommendations for standing committees and the Associate Pastor for Worship and Music search committee. Childcare is available for birth through Pre-K; no RSVP needed. ADVENT FLOWERS OPPORTUNITY On each Sunday of Advent, large flower arrangements will be provided to honor or remember our loved ones. To honor a loved one with flowers and have his/ her name in the bulletin, please make a donation of at least $10. Fill out the form and make your donation in the Welcome Center on Sundays, Nov. 13 and 20, or turn forms and donations in at the Welcome Center desk.. Questions, contact Patsy Triplett at pdtrip@kc.rr.com. MEN’S BREAKFAST Nov. 19 | 8:30 a.m. | Social Room | Join us for fun, fellowship and good eats! Men of all ages are invited. Breakfast is always a tasty treat. RSVP to Phil Posey at poseyannphil2@sbcglobal.net. MISSIONS PICK UP CHRISTMAS STORE TAGS Please return your purchased items by Dec. 7 | Store is Dec. 15-17 | The Christmas Store allows families who are experiencing financial hardship to shop for gifts at a reduced price. Gift tags are near Tutt Chapel, in the narthex in the back of the sanctuary and wrapped around the pole in the Welcome Center. If your family could benefit from shopping at the Christmas Store, call the Christmas Store line at 816-781-2824. x 311. MANY HANDS FAIR TRADE SHOP OPEN HOURS Here are the hours our Fair Trade shop will be open this holiday shopping season: Saturdays, Nov. 5-Dec. 17: 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18: noon-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 (Downtown 4th Friday): 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
COFFEE & CONVERSATION Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. | Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. | Social Room | Our Senior Adult Ministry hosts a twice-monthly Coffee & Conversation open to all. No reservation 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. STUDENTS BONFIRE FOR STUDENT FUN NIGHT
Nov. 11 | 6-10 p.m. | Lankford/Twenter property (meet at 2BC) | Bring a folding chair or blanket | We will meet at the church and drive out to land owned by Tom Lankford and Paul Twenter. We'll have a cookout and enjoy campfire songs, a few field games, and s'mores. There will also be a hay ride with Ed Gilliland. We will return to 2BC by 10 p.m. COLLEGE FALL COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES 2BC wants to send a Fall Finals care package to your student to let them know we're thinking about them. Share their mailing address by calling the church office at 816-781-2824 or emailing Charles Smith at csmith@2bcliberty.org by Nov. 11 to be sure your student is included. CHILDREN SAVE THE DATE: “SING FOR THE KING” PARENTS NIGHT OUT/CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday, Dec. 9 | 6:30 – 9 p.m. | Watch for more information! MUSIC PLAY CAROLS DURING CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP Children who play piano or any other instrument are invited to begin preparing Christmas Carols appropriate for worship. Each child may play two carols during the gathering on Christmas Eve. Contact Ann Posey, 816-507-2744, for further information. WED. NIGHT MENU: Nov. 9 | Poor Man’s Stew and sides provide by the Cracked Pot Sloooww Cookers. Make reservations by Monday at noon with the church office or at 2bcliberty.org/Wednesdays. MSG free/vegetarian options available.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN NOVEMBER Nov. 9: A Look Ahead at 2017 with the 2BC Pastoral Staff Nov. 16: Service of Hope (see below) Nov. 23: No Wednesday night activities
5:30-7 p.m. (Doors open at 5p) Heritage Hall, 117 W. Kansas
Visit 2bcliberty.org/thanksgiving to view the delicious menu!
Purchase in the Welcome Center Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights or during weekly office hours. $10 for ages 13 and up $5 for ages 3-12 and college students Children under age 3 eat free $25 per family maximum
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