SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
WEEKLY EditioN
Some have asked how we will respond to the devastating earthquake in Nepal. A couple of possibilities exist. Personal contributions can always be made through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s website: www. cbf/Nepal. CBF has sent Eddy Ruble, CBF field personnel from Malaysia, to survey the situation and meet local partners to hear firsthand the needs and situation both in Kathmandu and especially from the more rural outlying areas closer to the epicenter. He will be a great value at helping us respond effectively and get to work as needed, where needed. Things will evolve and change by the day and we will work to stay informed and share on their efforts and needs. Also, because we value the relationship part of relief or
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development work, we have met with our Nepal team partners, Krishna and Anita Acharya with Everest Outreach. Krishna has worked with our own Loulla Efstathiou and her team who traveled to Nepal three times, specifically to work with Krishna’s organization and train public school teachers in Nepal for the last two years. Meetings are being coordinated with Krishna, Ed Chasteen, our 2BC Ambassador of Other Faiths, and other Nepalese people in Kansas City to listen and explore ways to respond effectively and the possibility of developing a local partnership and longer-term strategy to respond to needs. Additionally, we are working to connect Eddy Ruble with Krishna’s team in Nepal to offer mutual support and an opportunity to consider any benefit of collaboration on the ground in Nepal. Watch for updates!
May 10, 2015
FAITH COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Second Baptist Church and Nepal Relief
Coming Up @ 2BC
Church-Wide
The Work Of The People Sessions Starts This Sunday MAY 10-31 | BIBLE STUDY HOUR | SOCIAL ROOM-EAST SIDE
We will offer an entirely new Sunday morning spiritual formation experience from The Work of the People (TWOTP). Jeff Langford will lead this visual format for small group study. If you have been wanting something that is substantive (some of the most renowned Christian scholars in today’s world) while also utilizing today’s visual technology, come to TWOTP.
Wednesday Nights in May
May 13: MIDDLE EAST | Dr. Thomas Howell from 2BC and William Jewell College, an expert in the Middle East, will offer an understanding of the present dynamics in that part of the world and a discussion on what we believe would be Jesus' response. May 20: Renovatio Preview | Final evening for Wednesday night activities for spring. We offer our blessing to our Senior Pastor and his family as he soon begins his sabbatical. We'll get a preview of the launch of own summer of spiritual renewal called Renovatio... A team of 2BC members and staff have created special Renovatio prayer guides designed to encourage us toward renewal, personally and in community throughout the summer through the practice of prayer. There will be guides for adults, students and kids that will be available starting Sunday, May 31. To offer everyone the most convenient method of use, the adult Renovatio Guide will be offered three ways: EMAIL VERSION | Emailed weekly If you currently receive our weekly LOOP email you will ALSO receive the Renovatio email on Mondays, no action required. If you do not currently receive our weekly email and would like to, visit 2bcliberty.org and enter your email address under “SIGN UP TO RECEIVE UPDATES” or call the church office (781.2824). ONLINE VERSION | Daily access at 2bcliberty.org/renovatio (beginning May 31) PRINTED VERSION | Full print version | REQUEST A PRINTED COPY To be good stewards of our print resources, we are asking that if you would like a printed copy, please request a printed version at 2bcliberty.org/renovatio or email: mhenderson@2bcliberty.org.
Global Leadership Summit-Last Day to Register
August 6-7 | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Liberty Featuring: Bill Hybels • Sallie Krawcheck • Adam Grant • Brian Houston • Ed Catmull • Sam Adeyemi • Sheila Heen • Jim Collins • Albert Tate • Horst Schulze • Dr. Brené Brown • Liz Wiseman • Craig Groeschel Registration: $149. Twelve $75 scholarships from 2BC will be provided on a first come, first available basis. Register in the church office.
Students
All-Church Retreat
Graduate Recognition Day
Sunday, May 17, is Graduate Recognition Day, where we recognize our high school graduates in 11:00 a.m. worship and share a list of our college and technical school graduates in the worship guide.
End of the Year Student Party
Jessica and Josh Moore will host a cookout/bonfire on Friday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. - midnight. Their address is 8301 NE 74th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64158. There will be games, food, and a bonfire. All students are invited to round out the school year together. Note: There will be no Sunday night InnerMission meetings in May.
Church Retreat Friday, May 29 6:30-8:30 p.m. Envision & Learn
Saturday, May 30 9:30-11:30 a.m. Discern & Decide
Dream Initiative // Community
As we embrace this opportunity, we will vision community invite the community to join us! What do others see that will continue to make Liberty and the area around us a great place to call home? Is there something the school system or someone living on Mississippi St. can identify? Are there some who are marginalized or lack a voice and are underserved? Are there some who are vulnerable because of life situation prejudice or a failure of the system? We will explore it together. We will decide together. We will act together.
Register
and read more information about the questions and processes we'll use each session at
2bcliberty.org/dream
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Last month, my mom and I were flying to an event where I was speaking. As I told her about some exciting things happening with Momastery, Together Rising, and my book—she seemed quieter than usual. I asked her what was wrong and her eyes got watery. She said, Oh, it’s nothing, honey. It’s silly. What? I said. Her voice quivered as she said, Oh, it’s just that you and your sister are doing such world-changing, important work. I’m so proud of you. Sometimes I wish I’d done something important, something worldchanging—so you two could be as proud of me as I am of you....
To My Mama, Who Taught Me the Most Important Thing by Glennon Doyle Melton | momastery.com/blog
on the blog...
Second Friends is collecting pre-loved clothes! Bring in quality kids and women’s clothes (Shoes, handbags and coats are welcome too!) by Friday, May 18, and place it in the Welcome Center tubs marked Second Friends. Your contribution will help raise important funds for our kids!
AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE
this week
Sunday, May 10
8:30a Worship | Tutt Chapel 9:00a Children’s Choirs 9:45a Bible Study for all ages Connections Class | Oak Room (301) TWOTP Bible Study | Social Room-east 11:00a Worship | Sanctuary 4:30p Yum | Yuks Community Group | Room 301
Tuesday, May 12
9:30a MomsNext | Oak Room (301)
Wednesday, May 13 | Mid-Week Sanctuary
5:45p 6:00p 6:15p 6:30p 7:15p Second Servings (meal) | Social Room Beginning Handbells (grades 4–5) | Room 502 Sanctuary Handbells | Music Suite Room 501 Second Sessions (adults, students, kids) Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal | Choir Room
Sunday, May 17 | Graduate Recognition
9:45a High School Seniors Breakfast | Social Room TWOTP Bible Study | Social Room-east 6:30p Church Council | Room 505
(The events listed here are in addition to our regular Sunday schedule.)
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