Loop Newsletter Sept. 13, 2015

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

WEEKLY EditioN FAITH COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Through Team World Vision, only $50 provides water for a child for life! 2BC Team World Vision runners are raising money to provide access to clean water for individuals throughout sub-Saharan Africa by running the KC Full or Half Marathon Oct. 17.

In its inaugural year, the more than 400 Team World Vision participants throughout Kansas City have already raised more than $83,000. That's 1,660 lives forever changed by access to clean water.

Running + donating = Clean water 2BC's running team is: Mike Lassiter, Rolland Yoakum, Michelle Prindle, Stephen Guinn, Allan Aunspaugh, Tony McBroom, Jacob Pfeiffer and Ian Langford.

Would you be part of the donating team?

To donate to any of the runners or to the 2BC team as a whole, visit teamworldvision.org/team/secondbaptist.

September 13, 2015

2bcliberty.org Church office: 816-781-2824

Coming Up @ 2BC

Church-Wide

Coffee With the Pastor This Morning Sept. 13 | 9:45 a.m. | Oak Room (301) Join Pastor Jason Edwards and a few members of Second Baptist Church for an informal coffee at 9:45 a.m. in the Oak Room 301. Ask questions and chat about Second Baptist, how things work and anything you might want to know as you become more familiar with the faith family at Second.

Connections Class Sept. 27-Oct. 25 | 9:45 a.m. | Oak Room (Rm 301) Connections is a five-week class led by Greg Duncan for new members and those who are new to our congregation.

Not only will you explore more about who 2BC is as a faith community and how you can best connect, but you’ll be able to examine your own giftedness and perhaps discover new opportunities for personal growth and ministry while at Second Baptist. RSVP to Maggie Henderson at 816-781-2824 or mhenderson@2bcliberty.org.

liberty Fall festival Sept. 25-26 | Opportunity to serve

2BC will again open our building as a hospitality area during the Liberty Fall Festival and will also supply drivers for a Courtesy Shuttle golf cart for those needing a ride to the festival or to their vehicles. Here are a few ways you can be involved: -Serve as a shuttle driver in two-hour slots Friday from 12:00–6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

-Serve inside the building as a host/hostess, provide bathroom/baby changing table upkeep, or help at the coffee bar.

Contact Maggie Henderson in the office at 781-2824 or mhenderson@2bcliberty.org to sign up. If you have questions, contact Mike Lassiter at mlassiter@2bcliberty.org.

World Communion Service Oct. 4

This year, 2BC will take part in a World Communion Service with our neighbor churches in the downtown area. The purpose of a the service is to renew a commitment to unity in the larger body of Christ and to enjoy fellowship and camraderie with brothers and sisters in Christ beyond our 2BC family.

As part of our 11:00 worship service that day, we will walk together to the space in front of the Justice Center downtown and celebrate Communion by intinction together with our friends from churches including St. Luke AME Church, First Presbyterian Church, Liberty Christian Church and more.

Students

Fall Semester Meal Providers Needed

Each Sunday, we like to provide a light breakfast and "snack supper" for the students at church, and we'd like to invite anyone in our church family to help! We have two spots to fill for each meal each week, so everyone will have a partner to team up with for each meal.

As we are preparing meals, we do need to be conscious of food allergies. We avoid using nuts of any kind in our food preparation and we try to provide some alternative options (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.) when possible.

To sign up to provide Sunday breakfast or Sunday night snack supper, contact Charles Smith at csmith@2bcliberty.org or 781-2824.

October Student Ministry Fun: Trip to Liberty Corn Maze Oct. 9 | 6-9 p.m.

Sign up on the website starting next week!

Fall Retreat Oct. 16-18 Sign ups coming soon!

SEPT 30: GAP Week | 6:30-7:15 p.m.

We'll gather all together for a discussion of "whole-life faith." What do we mean when we use that phrase? Why is it important?

New Set of Second Sessions Starts Oct. 7 Adult Groups | 6:30-7:15 p.m. | 4-week sessions The Spirit-led Leader | Connie McNeill

We'll look at four leadership practices and soul principles. Designed with deacons, Stephen Ministers, Sunday School teachers, mission leaders and committee/team members in mind.

Know Your "Why" For Men

Men, do you know your "why" that will drive you to live a radical life of faith? Learn from speakers Dan Meers (aka KC Wolf), Ed Lassiter, Jerry Cain and Tom Lankford.

The Worst People in the Bible | Thomas Howell

From the age of four, everyone heard about heroes of the Bible whose examples we are to admire and follow.

But what can we learn about and from the worst people in the Bible? This study explores both well known and little known figures and participants, and you will eventually have the opportunity to rate the top ten.

Death and Disposition | Steve Smith

Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2, NRSV).

It is never too early to talk about death, dying and what this means to you. We will have open, honest discussions about all aspects of dying, including preparing for our deaths and even planning our obituaries and memorial services.

Staying F.I.T. (Fun, Interesting and at the Top of your game) | Sonya Richardson-Thomas

Stephen Ministry Focus Service September 27 | 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship

Adults of all ages, join us to make sure you are staying F.I.T.—fun, interesting, and at the top of your game.

And the session will be all three!

Join us in both the 8:30 a.m. and the 11:00 a.m. worship services as we celebrate 2BC’s Stephen Ministry.

Sticky Faith | Jacque Stouffer This session will equip parents with insights and ideas for nurturing long-term faith in children and young people.

300 E. Kansas | Liberty, MO 64068

816.781.2824

Sunday, Sept. 13 | Composer Feature: Donna Butler Douglas info@2bcliberty.org

We request reservations by Monday at noon before the meal. Contact Maggie at 781-2824 or mhenderson@2bcliberty.org, or visit 2bcliberty.org/sanctuary.

Hamburgers Au Gratin Potatoes Cookies

Second Servings Menu: Sept. 16

this week 8:30a Worship | Tutt Chapel 8:45a Student Handbells rehearsal | Music Suite 9:00a Children's Choir rehearsal | Rm 402 9:45a Bible Study for all ages

Coffee With the Pastor | Oak Room (301)

Sacred Rhythms study | Rm 611

What Do I Believe? study | Social Room 11:00a Worship | Sanctuary 4:00p YuMYuKs | Oak Room 5:00p Stephen Ministry | Library (Rm 312)

Student Choir | Music Suite 6:00p Innermission | Student Ministry Room 6:30p Deacons meeting | Assembly Room (302)

Wednesday, Sept. 16 | Sanctuary

Schoola Fundraiser for Second Friends Preschool Donate by Oct. 1

Second Friends Preschool is participating in a Schoola Clothing Drive where we donate clothes and Schoola sells them at schoola.com, donating 40% of the proceeds to the school.

We are inviting our whole chuch family to help: Fill a bag with clothes for children (12 months and up) and women, label the bag "Second Friends," then bring it to the bin in the Welcome Center by Oct. 1. (No adult men's clothes, sleepwear, undies, socks or damaged, stained or altered items.) If you'd like a tax receipt, also attach a note with your name and email.

Questions? Contact Angela Bush at 816-781-2824 ext. 330 or abush@2bcliberty.org.

5:45p 6:00p 6:15p 6:30p

7:15p

Second Servings meal | Social Room Beginning Handbells (gr. 4-5) | Rm 502 Formation (grades 6-8) | Student Ministry Rm Second Sessions adult groups Children's Mission groups Watershed (grades 9-12) | Missionary House Sanctuary Choir rehearsal | Music Suite

Thursday, Sept. 17 6:45p HandsOn! 2.0 knitting group | Welcome Center

Sunday, Sept. 20 8:30a 8:45a

9:45a

2:30p 5:00p 6:30p

SERVE Coaches meeting | Oak Room (301) Coffee Break for Children's Bible Study Leaders | Social Room Sacred Rhythms study | Rm 611 What Do I Believe? study | Social Room Hospitality Team meeting | Social Room Personnel Committee meeting | Rm 303 Church Council meeting | Rm 505

(The events listed here are in addition to our regular Sunday schedule.)

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