Loop Newsletter November 22, 2015

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

WEEKLY EditioN

November 22, 2015

Moving toward God’s dream.

Catalyst 2.0 Midpoint Celebration One year ago, we made a commitment to continue being "catalysts" for God's dreams to come true through us. A lot has happened since then...

Currently, we're a little behind pace to reach all our ministry goals.

We are roughly 9.6% behind expected giving, but because of the 2BC staff 's good financial management, we have an actual deficit of only 3.8%. With God's help and your generosity, we will continue to pursuye God's dreams for 2BC, Greater Kansas City and our world.

If you'd like to become a Catalyst and make a giving pledge, fill out one of the cards in the pew racks and turn it in, or contact Linda Jones in the church office. belong |

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FAITH COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Catalyst 2.0

Thanks for moooooving us along!

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

Coming Up @ 2BC

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Last Chance to Order Advent Flowers This Weekend This is the last Sunday to help us fill the sanctuary with flowers for Advent! If you'd like to have your loved ones name(s) added to the dedication in the Sunday bulletin, visit with the Arts and Environment team member in the Welcome Center to fill out the form and make your donation of at least $10.

Advent Devotional Available Next Weekend!

Next Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent, and 2BC's talented team of writers and editors have been busy preparing the 2015 Advent Daily Devotional for you!

You'll be able to access the devotionals three ways:

Pick up a hard copy at ??????

Receive the devotionals each morning via email. If you already receive the weekly eblasts, you'll get

the devotional emails as well. Sign up on the homepage at 2bcliberty.org to get on the list!

Visit 2bcliberty.org/advent to read them on your computer or device.

Use Your Musical Skills in the Advent Orchestra Advent Orchestra begins Sunday Nov. 29 with rehearsal at 8:42 a.m. (not a typo!) in the sanctuary. All instrumentalists 9th grade to 90 are invited to participate. We will play for worship all the Sundays in Advent through Dec. 20. College students home for the holidays are encouraged to join us. For more information, contact Ann Posey at poseyannphil2@sbcglobal.net.

Advent Study Starts Nov 29 : Not A Silent Night by Adam Hamilton

Nov. 29-Dec. 20 | 9:45 a.m. | Social Room Not A Silent Night, Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem, written by Adam Hamilton and taught by Angie Fuller, is an Advent study for men and women that begins Nov. 29, the first Sunday of Advent. "Imagine Jesus from Mary's point of view— proud of her son, in awe of his gifts and mission, guided by love for him as a person and so much more." Hamilton begins with Mary at the crucifixion and resurrection but travels back in time and ends at the beginning with the baby in a manger, her baby boy, the Son of God.

Come to Dec. 6 | 6 p.m.

Gather in the Sanctuary as we start the season of Advent by singing the songs of the season, hearing the prophecies of the coming Christ, and listening to our children’s choirs sing. Then we’ll move to the Social Room for fellowship with warm treats, fun songs of the season.

Music Students to Play Christmas Eve Children taking piano or other instrumental music lessons and who would like to play the gathering music for Christmas Eve should begin preparing their pieces now. Contact Ann Posey at poseyannphil2@sbcglobal.net for info.

Community Thanksgiving Service

Tuesday, Nov. 24 | 7 p.m. | Liberty Christian Church You are invited to this annual community-wide Thanksgiving service organized by the Liberty Ministerial Alliance.

Fa La La La La! It's Parents' Night Out!

Friday, Dec. 11 | 6:30-9 p.m. | It's Free!

Have you started thinking about “deckin’ your halls” for the Christmas season yet? Well, we are getting ready to party with the kiddos! Friday, Dec. 11, we are providing a FREE Parents’ Night Out for all children birth through 5th grade. Parents will have the opportunity to be child-free so they can shop for Christmas, take in a movie, go out to eat, sit in the tub and vegetate for two hours…their choice! Meanwhile, we will be entertaining children and providing some Christmas cheer, and Pre-K through 5th graders will get to Christmas carol with us!

There are registration/permission forms at the Welcome Center desk and online at 2bcliberty.org/ parentsnightout. Make reservations before Dec. 7 so we can and have the staff and supplies we need for everyone. Questions? Ask Gwen at gphillips@2bcliberty.org. Merry Christmas!

Students

December Student Fun Night

Friday, Dec. 4 | 5:15pm-9:30pm (meet at 2BC) | Cost:$10 This month, we will enjoy the best winter experience Kansas City has to offer! We'll meet at the church at 5:15pm and head down to Crown Center for some ice skating, drive through the Country Club Plaza, then head back to Liberty for a photo scavenger hunt on the square! We'll end up at 9:30pm at 2BC. We'll enjoy a few winter snacks at the church, but not until the very end of the evening, so please plan to eat dinner before you come. Students may bring money with them for snacks or food while ice skating.

If you are a parent or volunteer who is interested in joining us, let Charles know. We are also looking for a bus driver so if you have your CDL, contact Charles at csmith@2bcliberty.org

Could this be our biggest Christmas Store yet?

Friday, Dec. 4 | 3-8p Saturday, Dec. 5 | 9a-noon This is our third year offering the Christmas Store to families who find themselves struggling to make ends meet, especially at Christmas. Many referring organizations and school personnel have heard how much the store means to families! Families shop for gifts at a reduced price, empowering them to make their own choices protecting the sense of pride and dignity parents have in being able to provide for their children.

Prayerfully consider how you might help families in need during this special time. Could your family be served by shopping at the Christmas Store? Contact the church office.

1. Stock the Store Donate toys by Dec. 2: Pick tags

from the Christmas Tree in the Welcome Center. Purchase a gift for that gender and age child in the chosen price range.

Bring it back to the church (unwrapped) by Wed., Dec. 2.

If you shop online for gifts, double your impact by shopping through Living Zoe. A percentage of your purchase will benefit the 2BC Missions Fund to purchase more gifts! Visit 2bcliberty. org/livingzoe.

Donate funds: We will also accept cash donations to buy additional items for the store.

2. Volunteer at the Store Sign up at 2bcliberty.org/christmasstore or email Karri at 2bcchristmasstore@gmail.com.

There is an orientation and a brief training at the beginning of each shift. Children 12 or younger can volunteer with a parent/guardian.

Volunteer Shifts:

Thursday, Dec. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Store Setup Friday, Dec. 4 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Store Setup 2:45-5:30 p.m.; 5:15-8 p.m. | Childcare, greeter, personal shopper, and more 7 p.m. | Inventory the store and buy additional items 9 p.m. | Store stockers Saturday, Dec. 5 | 8 a.m. | Setup 8:30-10:30 a.m.\10:15 a.m-12:30 p.m. | Same as Friday store 12:30 | Cleanup

Norma Imbler's Birthday Celebration

The family of Norma Imbler invites you to a 100th birthday celebration on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at The Gardens at Barry Road, 8300 N.W. Barry Road, KCMO 64153. No gifts, please.

300 E. Kansas | Liberty, MO 64068

816.781.2824

info@2bcliberty.org

Sunday, Nov. 22 | CATALYST 2.0 MIDPOINT CELEBRATION

Our Catalyst receipts for the week of Nov. 8, 2015, totaled $6,967.95.

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

Gluten and MSG free options available.

Second Servings Menu: Nov. 25

NO MEAL : THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

To help keep our church family informed of our finances, we’ll list the total receipts from Catalyst giving from Catalyst 2.0 the past week. If you have questions, contact Linda Jones at 816-781-2824 or ljones@2bcliberty.org.

Financial Report: Week of Nov. 15, 2015

this week

8:30a Worship | Tutt Chapel 8:30a Team SERVE Coaches meeting | Oak Room (301) 8:45a Student Handbells rehearsal | Music Suite 9:00a Children's Choir rehearsal | Rm 402 9:45a Bible Study for all ages 11:00a Worship | Sanctuary 4:30p Personnel Committee meeting | Room 303 5:00p Stephen Ministry meeting | Library (312)

Student Choir Rehearsal | Music Suite 6:00p Student Innermission | Student Ministry Area (609) 6:30p Church Council meeting | Room 505

Wednesday, Nov. 25 | NO EVENING ACTIVITIES Church Office closes at noon

Thursday, Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving : Church Office Closed Friday, Nov. 27 | Church Office Closed Sunday, Nov. 29 | First Sunday of Advent 9:45a

Not a Silent Night study | Social Room

(These events are in addition to our regular Sunday schedule.)

2BC Christmas Party

Dec. 13 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Pastor Jason’s Home Jason and Christy Edwards and our Deacons will host a church-wide Christmas Party and Open House on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 5:00 p.m. at Jason and Christy’s home, 431 Arthur, Liberty, MO. A shuttle will be available from the 2BC parking lot from 5:00–7:00 p.m. as limited parking space is available at the Edwards’ home.

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