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. 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.
Take a moment to prepare your heart for worship. The quotes below are precepts from the book “Wonder,” by RJ Palacio.
“When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.” —Dr. Wayne Dyer “Your deeds are your monuments.” —Inscription on an Egyptian tomb "It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers." —James Thurber "Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much."
—Blaise Pascal
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.
WiFi Hot Spot: 2BC-Guest Password: 2bcguest#01 Church Phone: 816-781-2824
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, 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
November 26, 2017
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Music
Marianne Neth (11:00)
Invitation to Worship
Connie McNeill
Candlelighting Prelude
Kayleigh Rhoades (11:00) “We Gather Together”
+Hymn of Praise 356 Responsive Reading 370
Gail Pollock
“We Praise You, O God” “Give Thanks to God”
KREMSER
Mary Margaret Oberkrom (8:30) Phil Posey (11:00)
Communion Communion at Second Baptist Church is open to all who profess Jesus Christ as Savior. Our communion bread is always gluten-free. This morning we celebrate communion by intinction. During the 11:00 service, please exit your pew to the right, walk forward to one of the stations, take a piece of bread, dip it in the cup, and partake. Then return to your pew on the left side.
Passing of the Peace Leader: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. Congregation: And also with you. At this time please share signs of God’s peace as shown above.
+Hymn 371
“Now Thank We All Our God”
Prayers of the People
NUN DANKET
Bill Gossett
Choral Worship
“Holy, Holy, Holy” Lydia Lovan (11:00) Sanctuary Choir Lydia Lovan served as organist at Second Baptist for more than thirty-five years.
New Testament Reading
Matthew 25:31-46 (Pew Bible, page 22, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
Curt Walther (8:30) Ben Lassiter (11:00)
Sermon
“What We Do”
+Hymn of Response 688
Jason Edwards
“Show Us How to Stand for Justice”
PLEADING SAVIOR
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/Generosity Moment Offertory
Christy Edwards
“O How Good is Christ the Lord”
+Presentation of Offerings 373
Michael Sharp (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! Copyright ©1978 Integrity’s Hosanna!Music.Print from 19th
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 379 “Let All Things Now Living” Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving To God the Creator triumphantly raise, who fashioned and made us, Protected and stayed us, Who guideth us on to the end of our days. We, too, should be voicing our love and rejoicing, With glad adoration a song let us raise, Till all things now living unite in thanksgiving To God in the highest, hosanna and praise!
ASH GROVE
Words©1939,Ren.1966 E.C. Schirmer Music Co.
Postlude
“Gigue”
Dietrich Buxtehude (11:00)
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston
Piano: Ann Posey (8:30) Carole Tanner (11:00) Audio: Ron Whited Video: John Hilton
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian Sympathy is extended to Bruce and Sammie Heavner upon the death of Bruce’s sister, Mary June Martin on Nov 14. NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL Rolland Yoakum’s father, Robert . LIBERTY HOSPITAL Larry Gregory, expected to be released on Thanksgiving morning. PRAYER CONCERNS June Dorsel is now staying with her daughter Leanne Frazier Ruth Hufft has moved to Addington Place. Alleen Franck has moved to Liberty Health and Wellness. Terry Jeffries home from the hospital. Ralph Ward, Martha Ramsey’s father, on Hospice Care. Matt Morrow, nephew of Janet and Jerry Hill, has been diagnosed with nodular melanoma. His surgery will be Nov.28 Jan Gross, friend of Ellen Hill, recently diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. Orval Groves has a new room number at Oxford Grand 302. Karen North, awaiting a biopsy report. Sloane Hill, one-year old granddaughter of Jerry and Janet Hill, recently hospitalized for angioedema. Released on Nov. 21. Cheryl Campbell is scheduled for shoulder surgery on Nov. 28. ON-GOING PRAYER CONCERNS Eileen Alverson Pat Hornaday Judy Boring Cassidy Paul Linda Armstrong Larry Flippin, Heather Schumacher’s brother Jim Edwards Jacob Newman, Kathleen Edward’s grandson Susi Seely Suzie Goertz Faye Sager, Cindi Moore’s mother-in-law Earl O’Rourke, Erin Lankford’s father John Shank’s brother, Mike Baylee Buck Paul Speaker Sabra Boyd’s parents Irene Thomas Carol & John Tucking
Christy Edwards and Pastor Jason Edwards have three children, Jackson, Luke, and Norah. Christy is a Chaplain Resident at St Luke's Hospital. She is Chair of the CBF Missions Council. Bill Gossett and Becky have three children: Drew, Ian, and Chloe. Bill participated in the SEND trip to Slovakia this year. Bill owns a Karate studio in town. Ben Lassiter works at American Century Investments and serves as Chair of the Leadership Development Committee. He met Allison, while looking for donuts in the preschool area. They are the proud parents of a son, Clark. Marianne Neth enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and serving at 2BC. She is a Mentor Mom for MOPS. She and Norman have been members since 1995. Mary Margaret Oberkrom works on the School Connection Team and is a 40+ year member. You can usually find Mary Margaret in the baby room. She retired from teaching and now enjoys time with family, friends, grandchildren and in her gardens. Phil Posey has been a member of Second since 1965 when he began teaching on the music faculty at WJC. For three years, he was music director at 2BC and has served a number of area churches. He founded the Liberty Symphony Orchestra and recently retired as principal conductor of the Kansas City Wind Symphony. Phil and Ann served on the mission field in Xi'an, China. Kayleigh Rhoades is a third grader and is home schooled. She is the daughter of Jennifer Rhoades. Carole Tanner and Jim have been members since 1980. They have recently moved to Primrose Retirement community which they are enjoying. Carole has blessed us with beautiful music through piano, organ, handbells and violin.
CHURCHWIDE 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 worship guide, please make a donation of at least $15. Fill out the form found later in this newsletter and make your donation in the offering plate today. Mark your check “Advent Flower Donation.” You can place orders in the Welcome Center on Sundays, or Wednesdays. You can also make donations and complete the form online on The Hub. Questions, contact Kristi Cates at kristicates@live.com MEN’S BREAKFAST Saturday, December 2, at 8:00 a.m. at Corner Cafe All are invited. Spouses, significant others and families are invited. Pay on your own. FAMILY CAROLING December 10 | 4:30 p.m. | Our Lady of Mercy Country Home Help the Deacons spread some Christmas cheer at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home. We’ll informally sing some carols while the residents eat their evening meal. Singers of all ages and levels of experience are welcome! Song sheets will be provided. Come by yourself, grab a friend, or bring the whole family! We’ll have some jingle bells for the children to ring. The entire church family is invited to join us! Several of our members are residents there, and this will be a special treat. Plan to join us at 4:15 in the cafeteria at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home, 2115 Maturana Dr., Liberty. Any questions? Contact Amy Duncan at 816-868-1156 or amyduncan@marykay.com
SECOND SERVINGS FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP Wednesday, November 29 | 5:45-6:30 This Week’s Menu—by Kelly Gough Catering
Chicken and Noodles with Salad and Garlic Bread. Cookies. Gluten free option 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 November 1, 8, 29 and December 6 Class details available online at http://2bcliberty.org/ wednesdays
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WOMEN ON MISSION December 5, 2017 9:30 a.m. Make Christmas Ornaments for Baptist Home and Shut-Ins 11:00 a.m. Missionary Stephanie, Island of Sumatra Followed by: Pot Luck Salad Luncheon
MUSIC MINISTRY ADVENT/CHRISTMAS EVE MUSIC Children who are taking music lessons are invited to begin preparing music appropriate for worship to play during the gathering on Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m. If you would like to participate, please contact Ann Posey, call or text 816-507-2744, for more information. ADVENT ORCHESTRA Advent orchestra begins Sunday Dec 3. All instrumentalists are invited to join us at 8:42 for rehearsal for worship each Sunday: Dec. 3,10 and 17. We will talk about Christmas Eve morning. Contact Ann Posey 816-507-2744 for more information.
FOOD SHARE SUNDAY The first Sunday of every month is FOOD SHARE SUNDAY when we support the Link Food Pantry of In As Much Ministry by donating items to stock their shelves. Collection bins will be inside each entrance. Needed items include canned beans/fruit, rice sides, sugar, cake/brownie mix, Jello/ pudding, vegetable oil, tea, coffee, shampoo, paper towels, toilet paper, deodorant, lotion, soap, toothpaste/ brushes, laundry/dish soap.
SCHOOL CONNECTIONS Ho, ho, ho! Christmas is coming and the School Connections Team needs your help! You’re invited to join our team on Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30 in the Social Room to make 600+ ornaments for the children at Schumacher Elementary. All supplies will be furnished. We just need your helping hands.
Come join us if you’re able. We’ll enjoy crafting and a bit of fellowship while making little surprises for our Schumacher friends. Questions? Contact Debbie Lane (781-9281)
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CITY COME AGAIN December 11 | 11:30 a.m. | Grace and Holy Trinty Cathedral | Broadway at 13th Street, Kansas City Jewell’s Christmas gift to the city in words and music, featuring the College’s Handbell and Concert Choirs, along with Dr. Ann Marie Rigler, organist. Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls, president of Jewell, will participate in the program. Depart 2BC at 10:00 a.m. Pay-on-your-own Lunch 1:00 Anthony’s 701 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106
Return to the church 2:30
Celebrating the Season December 3 | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. We begin this year’s Advent season with a hymn sing of Advent and Christmas songs. You’ll also enjoy the music of our children’s choirs and a story-telling time just for the children. A reception follows in the Social Room with music from the Student Choir, more fun singing, and cookies!
December Fun Night: Progressive Dinner Volunteers for Meal Host Homes Appreciated Saturday, December 9 | 6:00 p.m. The holidays are a time to get together with friends, share laughter and a meal, then move to another location and do it all again!
We'll dress to the nines and go out on the town for a progressive dinner! Now, you might ask, what is a progressive dinner? It's a three-course dinner with a fun twist. Each course is served at a different location. At one house an appetizer is served, at another house we have the entree, and a third house serves the dessert. This gives us a chance to meet more people and hang out at several different locations across our community! We are looking for host houses for this event. If you have a penchant for hosting-with-the-most let Charles know by e-mail at csmith@2bcliberty.org. Sign-ups for this will be coming soon!
Volunteers Needed for this year’s Christmas Store December 14, 15 and 16 Thursday, Friday & Saturday Did you know that last year the Christmas Store served 86 families and 250 kids? And we expect to serve even more families this year. We can’t make the Store happen without lots of volunteers. Sign up today for a volunteer shift at http://2bcliberty.org/christmasstore (under the “serve” tab on the home page) and choose from the following opportunities: pre-store preparations and set up working during the store clean up providing cookies Children 12 years old or younger can volunteer with a parent or guardian immediately alongside them in the same area at the same time. And mark your calendars for a brief soup luncheon and volunteer training on Sunday, Dec. 10, at noon in the Social Room.
Contact Karri George at 2bcchristmasstore@gmail.com with questions or visit http://2bcliberty.org/christmasstore. CHRISTMAS STORE INFO ON OUR WEBSITE UNDER “SERVE” TAB!
THIS WEEK AT 2BC Sunday, November 26
5:00 p.m.
Personnel Committee Student Choir
Wednesday, November 29
6:00 p.m.
Student Innermission
5:45 p.m.
Second Servings
6:00 p.m.
Children’s Handbells Grades 4 and 5
6:15 p.m.
Sanctuary Bells Youth Small Groups
6:30 p.m.
Justice Community Group Second Sessions Safety and Security Team Meeting
7:15 p.m.
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Friday, December 1
9:30 a.m.
MOPs Steering Team
Saturday, December 2
8:00 a.m.
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, Corner Cafe
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Many Hands Fair Trade Shop
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
Sunday, December 3
Stephen Ministry Training 11:00 a.m.
Worship
4:45 p.m.
Stephen Ministry
5:00 p.m.
Celebrating the Season
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 816-781-2824 and follow the prompts for the Minister on Call. More calendar information is available on The Hub.
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