SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
WEEKLY Edition December 14, 2014
TODAY | 12:00 p.m. | Social Room
Special Called Church Conference Dec. 21 | 12:00 p.m. | Social Room The Personnel Committee (with the approval of the Church Council) is recommending that we divide the Discipleship and Student Pastor position into two full-time pastoral roles. To that end—and pending your approval—we hope to have both positions filled in 2015.
Connie McNeill
In the short term, we have a significant opportunity to fill one of these positions now. So, we are quite pleased to recommend Connie McNeill as the Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Equipping.
Please do not miss an informal Q&A session today in the Social Room immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service. A light lunch will be provided while we get to know Connie better. She and the Personnel Committee will be on hand to answer questions about her calling, experience, pastoral role, as well as the process.
Recommended Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Equipping
On Sunday, December 21, there will be a Special Called Church Conference to vote on calling Connie to fill the Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Equipping position and to approve the selection of the Student Pastor Search Committee. That meeting will take place immediately after the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the Social Room.
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FAITH COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Special Q&A Session w/ Connie McNeill
Coming Up @ 2BC
Church-Wide
2BC Blood Drive
Dec. 15 | 3:00–6:30 | 2BC Social Room Please consider donating blood in memory of Rae Moore’s dad, Hugo Holland, and in honor of Teresa Anderson. Book your appointment today at savealifenow.org, enter Sponsor Code: secondbaptist. For additional details contact the church office.
Gloria
by John Rutter | presented by the Sanctuary Choir Sunday, December 21 as part of the 11:00 am worship service
The Sanctuary Choir presents this exciting work as a bridge between Advent and Christmas. Choir members rightfully describe the work as frenzied joy, reminiscent of a Judean hillside 2000 years ago that was suddenly filled with the sights and sounds of the heavenly host announcing the birth of Christ. Gloria in excelsis deo: Glory to God in the Highest!
2BC Christmas Party
Dec. 21 | 5:00 p.m. – 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, December 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.
Christmas Eve
Candlelight and Communion Services Dec. 24 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Our traditional Candlelight and Communion worship on Christmas Eve is a very special time to share music, carols, Communion, and a Christmas message. We close with a beautiful congregational candlelight experience. Worship with us at 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, December 24. We hope you, your friends, and family will join us for this special worship.
Church-Wide (cont.)
annual Church-wide New Year’s Breakfast Dec. 28 | 9:45 a.m.
(There will NOT be an 8:30 a.m. worship service or Bible study this morning.) Please join us for a casual continental breakfast featuring fresh pastries, muffins, fruit, juice, and specialty coffees. Breakfast begins at 9:45 a.m. followed by our 11:00 a.m. worship.
Turning Christmas Upside Down
Why are we turning Christmas Upside Down?
To remind everyone that, with a few tweaks to your thinking about how you celebrate Christmas, you can promote just and fair practices in your gift giving, support small, entrepreneurial businesses, advocate for those who are marginalized or vulnerable, and support in a healthier and more dignified way those who might be struggling this year to provide Christmas for their families. Have a family discussion to see if any of these tweaks would work for you this Christmas.
Level Playing Field Commerce | We believe in supporting
small farmers or co-ops, good and humane labor practices around the world, and areas where the people are using their own abilities and resources to move from poverty and vulnerability. Action step: Purchase items at 2BC Fair Trade Shop through Dec. 21.
Using E-Commerce | When you make purchases online through
the 2BC Living Zoe portal (2bcliberty.org/livingzoe), a percentage of items purchased online supports ministries engaged directly with abandoned children, those being rescued from sex trafficking, or escaping from being forced child soldiers. In addition, the Second Baptist Christmas Store receives part of the percentage to purchase gifts. Action step: Navigate to your favorite shopping website by first visiting the 2BC Living Zoe page: 2bcliberty.org/livingzoe and clicking “Shop For Our Cause.” There’s no additional cost!
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Please note that Wednesday evening activities will be suspended Dec. 17, for the Christmas and New Year holidays. We will resume activities Wednesday, Jan. 7.
SECOND SERVINGS | SESSIONS NOTE:
this week
Sunday, December 14 | Third Sunday of Advent Fair Trade Shop Open 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:45 11:00 12:00 5:00 6:30 7:00
Worship (Tutt Chapel) Student Handbells Children’s Choirs Bible Study for all ages Worship (Sanctuary) Q&A w/ Connie McNeill : Social Room Stephen Ministry Meeting Student Christmas Party Deacon Christmas Party
Monday, December 15
Wednesday, December 17
For the rest of this devotional, visit the 2BC Blog @ 2bcliberty.org/blog.
When Zechariah entered the temple that day, he entered as a life shaped by hope-filled waiting. He was a waiting Israelite who entered holding the hope of Israel’s long Advent wait - that the Lord would show up and restore them again to their ancient glory. Zechariah was a waiting Israelite.
Luke 1:5-25, 67-79
Good News! God can meet our waiting desires...
December 9, 2014 | Word and Way Advent Devotional by Pastor Jason
on the blog...
11:30 Senior Adult Christmas Luncheon 3:00-6:30 2BC Blood Drive : Social Room
NO SECOND SERVINGS OR SESSIONS 7:15 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 8:30 Orchestra Rehearsal
Sunday, December 21 | Fourth Sunday of Advent Fair Trade Shop Open | Note: No 8:30 Worship 11:00 Worship | GLORIA 12:00 Special Called Church Conference 4:00 YuM/YuKs : Oak Room 5:00-7:00 All-Church Christmas Party (The events listed here are in addition to our regular Sunday schedule.)
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