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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… Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. Selah There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns. The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah Come, behold the works of the Lord; see what desolations he has brought on the earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. “Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.” The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah 2
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.
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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.
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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 13, 2016
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Carroll Makemson (11:00)
Invitation to Worship
From Psalm 98 and John 15
Connie McNeill
Here today there is love, freely available to all. Not our human loving, fragile and intermittent, but God’s supreme love. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth, break forth into joyous songs of praise. Here today is love, higher than our loftiest hopes, deeper than the immensities of time and space, God’s immeasurable, all-inclusive love. Let the seas roar their praise, and everything in them. Let the rivers clap their hands and the hills sing together their happiness. The joy of the living Christ Jesus be with you all. And also with you. May the Lord, our loving God, now stir our hearts to praise as we practice the presence of God.
Practicing the Presence of God Prelude
An invitation to silent worship
“Variations on St. Thomas” Student Bells, Christie White, director
Candlelighting +Hymn of Praise 313
David Peninger (11:00) Jack Lewis (11:00)
“All You Works of God, Bless the Lord”
LINSTEAD
Children are invited to join the Children’s Pastor at the front during the final stanza of the hymn.
Children’s Moment
Gwen Phillips
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” 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.
Hymn 706
Worship in Music
“There Is A Fountain/Victory in Jesus” Bill Stilfield, piano, Phil Duncan, harmonica “I Must Tell Jesus” Sanctuary Choir
Prayers of the People +Hymn 371
Old Testament Reading
OLD
100 , ALT TH
(8:30) Lloyd Larson (11:00) Jason Edwards
“Now Thank We All Our God”
Isaiah 12
NUN DANKET
Jessica Greason (8:30) Charlie Hughes (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 497, Old Testament)
Leader: This Is the Word of the Lord.. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon +Hymn of Response 587
An Invitation to Worship “Amazing Grace”
Jason Edwards
NEW BRITAIN
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
Brandon Greason (8:30) Rolland Yoakum (11:00) “O God Beyond All Praising”
+Presentation of Offerings 373
Charles Callahan (11:00)
“Give Thanks”
GIVE THANKS
Give thanks with a grateful heart; give thanks to the Holy One. Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son. And now let the weak say, “I am strong”; let the poor say, “I am rich,” Because of what the Lord has done for us. Give thanks! Words and Music © 1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 378
“We Gather Here in Grateful Praise” TRURO Stanza 4 Praise God, the source of everything, praise God, the Son, our Lord and King, Praise God, the Holy Spirit near, we thank You God, for You are here. Words © 2010 Celebrating Grace, Inc.
Postlude
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington
“Allegro”
Handel (11:00)
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070 Piano: Linda Greason (8:30), Leslie Bunch (11:00) Media: John Hilton, Bob Dusin
HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Michelle Welch, Carolyn Libby’s daughter. BENTON HOUSE, Tiffany Springs Tom Sneed, hip surgery rehab LIBERTY HEALTH & WELLNESS (previously Liberty Terrace) Jimmy Nickell
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY Leslie Bunch and Alan have been members at Second since 2005. They have two children, Daniel and Audra, and a beautiful grandson, Gideon. Brandon Greason has been attending Second since returning to Liberty in 2000 to attend William Jewell College. He is Principal at Lakewood Elementary School in the North Kansas City School District.
OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Becky Tucker, wife of Liberty Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Tucker, health concerns.
Jessica Greason married Brandon in 2007 and has been active at Second Baptist since their marriage. They are parents of four-year old Tate and two-year old Hayes.
Beth Canuteson, wife of Greg Canuteson and daughter-in-law of John and Laura Canuteson, recovering following a stroke and heart surgery.
Linda Greason recently retired after a 36-year career in public education, Linda is now enjoying a bit of free time for hobbies such as cross stitching and gardening. A couple of part time positions use part of her time as she supervises student teachers and is the Executive Assistant for the Future Leadership Foundation. However, the highlight of her retirement comes on Wednesdays when she is babysitting Tate and Hayes Greason - grandsons extraordinaire!
Bruce and Sammie Heavener’s granddaughter in Washington, DC. Twelve year old, rare spinal cancer. Carole Tanner Family of Zach Blochlinger Laura Sears, health
Charlie Hughes and Loretta have been members of 2BC since 1980. He is semi-retired from Liberty Hospital. Loretta and Charlie teach preschool Bible study. Jack Lewis is a third grader at Epic school and is the son of Heather and Nathan Lewis. Rolland Yoakum has been at Second since 1991. He and Barbara have two sons, Elliott and Mitchell. Rolland is a Science Teacher at Excelsior Springs Middle School.
CHURCHWIDE ORDER ADVENT FLOWERS TODAY 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. NORMA IMBLER’S 101st BIRTHDAY Our friend and church member Norma Imbler turns 101 on Nov. 20. Would you help celebrate by sending her a birthday card? You can mail them to her daughter, Sue Hasty, at 3308 NE 70th Terr., Gladstone, MO 64119, and Sue will share all the cards with Norma. INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING MEAL TODAY Ed Chasteen invites you to the Interfaith Thanksgiving Meal Nov. 13 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the William Jewell College Union. All faith communities in Greater Kansas City are invited to the event, this year honoring Llama Chuck Stanford, founder of the Rime Buddhist Center. To make reservations, go to www.HeartlandADL.org MISSIONS SHARK ALERT! MAKE CANDY CANE MICE FOR STUDENTS Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 9:30 a.m. | Social Room Do you like children? Do you want to show them your love? Can you cut and glue? If so, then we need you! The School Connections Team will make 600 candy cane mice to give to the students at Schumacher Elementary, and we need your help at our work session. All supplies will be provided, but if you have a pair of fabric scissors you could bring them. If you have questions, contact Martha Reppert or Mary Margaret Oberkrom.
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. STUDENTS SERVING AT THE THANKSGIVING MEAL Nov. 20 | 5:30p | Students have an important role helping to bus tables and helping with children’s crafts. If you’d like to serve, contact Charles Smith at csmith@2bcliberty.org. SAVE THE DATE Student Fun Night Dec. 2: Winter Fun! CHILDREN SAVE THE DATE: “SING FOR THE KING” PARENTS NIGHT OUT/CHRISTMAS PARTY Friday, Dec. 9 | 6:30 – 9 p.m. | Watch for more info!
MUSIC ADVENT MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES Children are invited to begin preparing Christmas carols appropriate for Christmas Eve worship on the piano or other instruments. Each child may play two carols during the gathering Christmas Eve. Advent Orchestra will have a rehearsal on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 11 am in the choir room. Come in the south door. We will prepare at least three special pieces for Advent services. We will begin playing for worship on Sunday, Nov. 27, with a warm up rehearsal at 8:42 am. All instrumentalists, 9th grade to 90 are invited to participate. Questions? contact Ann Posey, 816-507-2744.
WED. NIGHT MENU: Nov. 16 | J & S Pizza and salad Make reservations by Monday at noon with the church office or at 2bcliberty.org/Wednesdays. MSG free/vegetarian options available.
CHURCH CONFERENCE TODAY! Noon | Social Room | lunch provided; childcare for birth-PreK Hear the total of our commitments made for Catalyst Vote to approve the 2016-2018 Catalyst budget Vote on the Leadership Development Committee’s recommendations for standing committees and the Assoc. Pastor for Worship and Music search committee.
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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