Loop Monthly: July 2014

FAITH COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

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Second Baptist Church July | 2014

belong | believe | become

Spiritual growth and change happen when we’re in relationships with people who know us well. Connecting with others at Second Baptist is a way to build community and be transformed in your faith. The best way to connect is to jump in.

The 2BC Monthly LOOP is the same Loop you’ve come to count on, just newly formatted to keep you clearly informed of the opportunities available at 2BC for the coming month. You’ll find information about upcoming events, classes, and serving opportunities to get you connected to 2BC. Keep this as a reference all month long so you can jump in often!

The 2BC Monthly LOOP, as well as it’s smaller counterpart, the Weekly LOOP, will be handed out along with your Sunday morning Worship guide. With the Monthly version appearing on the last Sunday of every month. If you miss the Sunday we handed out the full monthly edition, you can still pick up a copy all month long in the Welcome Center or online at 2bcliberty.org/newsletters.

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Jason Edwards Senior Pastor

HIGHLIGHTS

Vacation Bible School | July 14-18 | page 2 T-Bones Game | July 22 | page 4 Reception for the Tankersleys | July 27 | page 4 College Retreat | July 10-13 | page 5 Senior Adults | Wednesday Nights Out | page 8 Food Truck Sunday | Promotion Sunday, Aug. 17| page 8 Missions Celebration | May/June trip pics| page 10-11 2

Table of Contents Page 3 Vacation Bible School Page 4 All-Church Events Page 5 Children / College Students / Senior Adults Pages 6-7 CHURCH-WIDE CALENDAR Page 8 Senior Adults / Food Truck Sunday Page 9 Service Opportunities Page 10-11 Mission Trip Celebration

2BC

Vacation Bible School 2014

July 14–18

(Children ages 4 through 5th grade) Register today at:

2bcliberty.org/vbs

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all-church HONORING ANN POSEY | June 29 | 4:00 p.m.

At the end of March, Ann Posey celebrated 35 years as organist at Second Baptist Church. On a cold, snowy Sunday, we recognized Ann in the service, gave her a plant, and presented her with a check from the church in appreciation for her long ministry among us.

On Sunday, June 29, the church will again honor Ann with a recital and reception in the Social Room at 4:00 p.m. All are invited.

T-Bones vs. Air Hogs Game | Tuesday, July 22 Reserve your ticket by contacting the church office Monday–Thursday, 8:30–4:30 p.m. | 816.781.2824 or mhenderson@2bcliberty.org.

We have 20 tickets to ride the 2BC People Mover to the game for $12/person and $11/ person if you would like to drive yourself. We will leave the 2BC parking lot at 5:45 p.m. for the first pitch at 7:05 p.m. *This is T-Bone adult jersey giveaway night for the first 2,000 people. If you would like to drive yourself to try to receive a shirt, you should arrive no later than 6:00 p.m.

For more info. and to order visit: 4

2bcliberty.org/vbs

Farewell Reception for the Tankersleys | July 27 | After 11 a.m. service | Social Room Everyone is invited to take this opportunity to thank the Tankersleys for their love and commitment to the Second Baptist community and wish them our best in this new phase of life! Hors d’oeuvres will be served. me2 Lunches | Tuesdays this summer | 12:00 p.m.

Join our pastoral staff as they host lunches at various restaurants around the Liberty area.

Think of these lunches as a chance to get to know the 2BC staff better, a chance to meet other people from the 2BC congregation, and a chance to simply enjoy some yummy food around the area! Questions? Contact Tyler at ttankersley@2bcliberty.org.

July 1 Gwen Phillips / Huey’s on the Square, Liberty July 8 Allan Aunspaugh / Conrad’s, Liberty July 15 Mike Lassiter / Five Guys, Liberty July 22 Jason Edwards / The Woodyard (3001 Merriam Ln., Kansas City, KS 66106) July 29 Linda Jones / La Costa, Liberty Women on Mission | Tuesday, July 1 | 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Ladies, Women on Mission’s next meeting will be Tuesday, July 1. All women are welcome!

We’ll study about William Carey, have refreshments, and learn about our church and missions. The mission project will be for the Children’s Home.

children Parents’ Day Out | Tuesdays: July 1, 8, 22, 29 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Cost: $15.00 each day. Ages 3 – PreK (must be toilet trained). No refund for missed days. Register by picking up a registration packet from the Welcome Center, or download it online at 2bcliberty.org/parentsdayout. Contact the church office (781-2824) for more information.

college students FireBowl | Tuesdays through Aug. 5 | 4:30 p.m.

Come hang out this summer around a FireBowl for good company and conversation. For all college students and high school graduates.

July 1 | Allan & Anne Aunspaugh’s Home

July 15 | Allan & Anne Aunspaugh’s Home

VBS Donation Requests | Place items in the donation box in the Welcome Center PURCHASED ITEMS: In the Welcome Center, you can “fish for” suggested donations to purchase.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: baby food jars, empty water bottles (labels removed), toilet paper and paper towel rolls, small boxes, sea shells.

Questions? Contact Gwen Phillips, gphillips@2bcliberty.org.

students Have a Little Faith | Wednesdays | 7:00 p.m.

This summer the Senior High students (9-12 grades) are going to talk openly and honestly about other faiths and ways that Christians can both agree and disagree with other perspectives.

July 2 | Orthodox Judaism | Stouffer Home: 603 Camelot July 9 | Islam | Yoakum Home: 1007 Wildbriar Dr. July 16 | Catholicism | Heston Home: 1419 Burch July 23 | Student Summer Camp July 30 | Atheism | Tankersley Home: 429 Wilson Street

(1321 Campbell St.)| homemade ice cream (1321 Campbell St.)| homemade ice cream

July 29 | Steve Hemphill’s Home (424 Wilson St.) AUG 5 | Steve & Angela Bush’s Home

(1416 Telford)

College Retreat | Tuesday, July 10-13 | Windermere Baptist Conference Center Cost is $50 | $25 Reservation Deposit due by June 29. Space is limited, so make your reservation ASAP! More information to come.

senior adults Coffee & Conversation Our Senior Adult Ministry hosts a twicemonthly Coffee & Conversation open to all those interested. No reservations. Just bring a friend and your coffee mug! The first Monday each month features “donuts” (bring a dollar) for those interested; the third Monday we share homemade treats.

Monday, July 7 | 10:00 a.m. | Hosted by Don and Clara Howerton Monday, July 21 | 1:00 p.m. | Treats provided

by Alice Williams and Delight Cain

More Senior Adult events on page 8.

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church-wide

calendar Tuesday, July 1 Parents’ Day Out | 9:00 a.m. | 2BC Women On Mission | 9:30 a.m. | Room 302 ME2 Lunch with Gwen Phillips | 12:00 p.m. | Huey’s on the Square, Liberty Thursday, July 3 Church offices closed in observance in Independence Day Sunday, July 6 Food Share Sunday | Bring food/household paper products for InAsMuch Ministry Second’s Summer Symphony | Rehearsal at 8:44 a.m. | Play at 11:00 worship

Monday, July 7 Senior Adults : Coffee and Conversation | 10:00 a.m. | Social Room Tuesday, July 8 Parents’ Day Out | 9:00 a.m. | 2BC ME2 Lunch with Allan Aunspaugh | 12:00 p.m. | Conrad’s, Liberty Wednesday, July 9 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal | 7:00 p.m.

Second’s Summer Symphony Rehearsal | 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 13 Second’s Summer Symphony | Rehearsal at 8:44 a.m. | Play at 11:00 worship

VBS PREPARATION & Decorating | 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (Everyone Invited to Help!)

VBS VOLUNTEER’S MEETING | 4:00 p.m. (Sanctuary) Deacons Meeting | 7:00 p.m.

Monday, July 14 Vacation Bible School | July 14–18 6

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Tuesday, July 15 ME2 Lunch with Mike Lassiter | 12:00 p.m. | Five Guys, Liberty Friday, July 18 VBS Family Fun Night | 7:00 p.m. | 2BC Sunday, July 20 Second’s Summer Symphony | Rehearsal at 8:44 a.m. | Play at 11:00 worship Church Conference Meeting | 12:00 p.m.

Church Council Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | Room 505

Monday, July 21 Senior Adults : Coffee and Conversation | 1:00 p.m. | Social Room Tuesday, July 22 Parents’ Day Out | 9:00 a.m. | 2BC ME2 Lunch with Jason Edwards | 12:00 p.m. | The Woodyard, Kansas City, KS Saturday, July 26 Mission Trip to Bridger, SD | July 26-31

Sunday, July 27 Second’s Summer Symphony | Rehearsal at 8:44 a.m. | Play at 11:00 worship Tyler Tankersley Reception | 12:00 p.m. | Social Room Stephen Ministry Meeting | 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 29 Parents’ Day Out | 9:00 a.m. | 2BC ME2 Lunch with Linda Jones | 12:00 p.m. | La Costa Mexican Restaurant, Liberty Wednesday, July 30 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal | 7:00 p.m.

Second’s Summer Symphony Rehearsal | 8:00 p.m.

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senior adults (cont.)

Wednesday Nights Out | Wednesdays | 5:00 p.m.

Once again, the senior adult group will enjoy local restaurants and each others' company as they eat out together on Wednesday nights at 5:00 p.m. this summer. The restaurants like to have an idea of how many to expect so please call the church office

by Tuesday at noon for a reservation each week.

July 2 | Cracker Barrel | 8225 N. Church Rd. | Hosted by Ron and Becky Whited.

July 9 | HyVee in Liberty July 16 | Conrad’s | 210 N. State Hwy. 291 | Hosted by Cathy and Bill Stillfield.

July 23 | Cascone’s | 3737 N. Oak | Hosted by Ed and Mary Gilliland. Transportation provided from the church parking lot at 4:30 p.m., or meet us there.

July 30 | Rancho Grande | 921 W. Liberty Dr. Hosted by Curt and Gerry Walther.

music Second Summer Symphony | Rehearsals every Sunday in July | 8:44 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. | Wednesday Rehearsals | July 9 & 30 | 8:00 p.m.

See HUB3 calendar for more dates. Questions?

Contact Ann Posey, 781-1132.

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serve vbs | Vacation Bible School is so important to 2BC as we focus on loving our children

and showing them the love of Jesus. We can always use your help in several different ways. If you’d like to serve at VBS, contact Kristin Wooldridge at the church office (7812824) or visit 2bcliberty.org/vbs to sign up to help.

extended session | We are in need of extra helpers in the Babies Room (everyone wants to hold babies, right?) and Toddler Room during Extended Session. Ideally, we are looking for at least 8–10 people who can work once every 8 weeks during the 11:00 service. Contact Gwen Phillips at gphillips@2bcliberty.org to serve.

gardening | Please prayerfully consider giving of your time and talents to help keep our grounds looking lovely. The job requires weeding, mulching, some TLC, and the occasional plant selection, but you don’t have to do it alone!

Consider making this a family offering or set a weekly date with a couple of friends! Contact Suzie Boggess at sgboggess@aol.com.

Preparations for South Dakota Mission Trip | Sort and Pack Items Volunteers are needed to help sort and pack items for the important rummage sale in South Dakota. Meet in the Leonard Street building Monday, July 21, from 7:00–8:30 p.m.

Load Trailers Volunteers are needed to help load the trailers Wednesday, July 23, 7:00– 8:00 p.m. Meet at the Leonard Street building.

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Celebrating Mission Trips to Thailand, Nepal and South Dakota

NEPAL

may 30-June 26

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We noticed marked changes in the teachers over the course of the week and in the children’s interaction with the teachers. It was very exciting for everyone.

June 11 | Liz Soper, Nepal

south dakota June 16-20 10

thailand June 9-21

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I believe that I speak for all in saying that [our host] Tui is being used by God in powerful ways. Tui and those at UHDP are doing a wonderful job of developing and teaching sustainable agricultural techniques that help restore and sustain the Earth.

June 12 | Blane Baker, Thailand

To read more from our 2BC mission teams, visit

2bcliberty.org/blog

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New! Look for a condensed version of the LOOP this summer tucked inside your Worship guide on Sunday morning!

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300 E. Kansas | Liberty, MO 64068

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