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Watercolor by Martha Reppert See page 6 for more information.
Welcome Guests
If you are a first-time guest, please complete a guest card from a pew pocket or Friendship Register and drop it in the offering plate so that we may acknowledge your visit and get acquainted with you. We are glad you have joined us for worship today. Note: “+” before a worship element indicates to stand if you are able. Please see an usher if you’d like a listening aid. WE LOVE CHILDREN! Your entire family is welcome here! Children’s worship bags filled with books and activities are available at the Sanctuary entrances. If you’d like an alternative for your children, childcare for birth through Pre-K is available on Level 2 at any point in the service. Our Welcome Center is also available for those with restless infants, and you can view the service on a monitor there. ONLINE/SMARTPHONE GIVING In addition to placing your offering in the offering plate, you can give online at 2bcliberty.org/giving or via your smartphone by scanning this QR code. Those who give electronically can participate in the offering using one of the cards in the pew rack.
Meditation
Take a few moments to prepare your heart and mind for today’s service... Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! Bow down before Him, His glory proclaim; with gold of obedience and incense of lowliness, kneel and adore him; the Lord is his Name! — John S. Monsell, 1811-1875
The Worship of God Epiphany
January 3, 2016
11:00 a.m.
Gathering
Michelle Cook
Invitation to Worship
Rolland Yoakum
Candlelighting
Josie Hilton
Prelude
“Go, Tell it On the Mountain”
Choral Call to Worship “Shout! Sing Hallelujah!” The Student Choir
Charles Ore Heather Sorenson
+Epiphany Hymn 150 “As With Gladness Men of Old” The Gospel Lesson
John 1:1-5; 14-18
DIX
Lilly Holt
(Pew Bible, page 70, New Testament)
Leader: The Good News of Our Lord. People: Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ. Practicing the Presence of God +Hymn 144
SCHULZ
“Oh, Come, Little Children” Prayers of the People The Gospel Lesson
Phil Posey Matthew 2:1-12 Ed Lane
(Pew Bible, page 1, New Testament)
Leader: The Good News of Our Lord. People: Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Message
“Good Morning, Bethlehem” Drama Team Actors: Jill Hemann, Melissa Hemann Dolton Jon Dolton, Bob Dusin, Ben Lassiter Mike Lassiter
+Hymn of Response 137 “Sing We Now of Christmas”
FRENCH CAROL
The worship of the living God invites our response. Those who wish to profess faith in Christ and/or to unite with the church are invited to come forward and share your decision with the pastor.
+Offertory Prayer Offertory
Blane Baker “The Three Kings”
Alfred Fedak
+Presentation of Offerings 151 KINGS OF ORIENT “We Three Kings” Refrain O star of wonder, star of light, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light. A Time of Greeting Family Dedication
Mike Lassiter Allan Aunspaugh and Father Mike Roach Hallie Nicole Wiese
+Congregational Blessing
Allan Aunspaugh
+The Sending Forth 143 GO TELL IT “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” Refrain Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born!
Postlude
“March of the Kings”
Vibac/Spong
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 Organ: Ann Posey Media: John Hilton
All Video UBP #502497070 Piano: Leslie Bunch Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington
FAMILY DEDICATION We welcome the family of Hallie Nicole Wiese as we celebrate their family dedication. Parents: Geoff and Emily Wiese Grandparents: Anne and Allan Aunspaugh Mary and Bob Wiese Aunts and Uncles: Alyssa Aunspaugh Rachel Aunspaugh Sam Wiese
PRAYER CONCERNS CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Bill and Pat Maher and family in the death of their son, Chris, on Dec. 24. Services are pending. Christian sympathy is extended to Eleanor Speaker, Paul Speaker, and Becky and Craig Dempsey and family in the death of Eleanor’s sister and Paul’s and Becky’s aunt, Claudette Petty, on Dec. 28. Services will be private. Christian sympathy is extended to Mark and Linda Davis and family in the death of Mark’s aunt, Eloise Epperson, on Dec. 29. Christian sympathy is extended to Bob and Jeanice Corum and family in the death of Jeanice’s sister, Jeannine Marie Lynn, on Dec. 22. A memorial service will be held in Tutt Chapel on Jan. 9. Christian sympathy is extended to Terry Chapman and Chuck and Bev Davis in the death of Terry Chapman’s mother and Bev Davis’s grandmother, Beverly Joyce Chapman. Arrangements are being made and will be held in Johnson County. HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Dorothy Porter Wilma Rodgers OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS John Arnold, health Carole Tanner, health
ABOUT THE COVER ART BY MARTHA REPPERT “This piece of artwork was done in watercolor and marker. I originally created the piece as one of the pages for a children’s book I illustrated, entitled Away In A Manger...an ABC book on the Birth of Christ. I love being able to share my artistic talent, in a way that also celebrates the Birth of our Savior and his life as a child. The wise men are associated with the birth of Christ in most traditions. This Sunday of Epiphany, though, actually more closely aligns with the Wise Men who visited Jesus Christ when he was about two years old.”
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY Josie Hilton is a third grader at Lewis and Clark. She is the daughter of Erin and Mark Hilton. Lilly Holt is a junior at Liberty High School and a member of the Volunteer Club at LHS. She is the daughter of Bob and Debbie and the sister of Marissa. Ed Lane has been a member of Second Baptist since 1981. He served many years as both Church Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee. Ed is Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at William Jewell College and now works part-time as the Registrar. Phil Posey and Ann have been members at Second “forever.” Phil is a retired professor of music at William Jewell College and currently conducts the Kansas City Wind Symphony. Rolland Yoakum has been at Second since 1991. He and Barbara have two sons, Elliott and Mitchell. Rolland is busy pursuing his teaching certification. He completed the Team World Vision Kansas City Marathon in October.
Our Ministry Team Jason Edwards, Senior Pastor Allan Aunspaugh, Minister of Music | Ann Posey, Organist Mike Lassiter, Associate Pastor | Connie McNeill, Associate Pastor Charles Smith, Associate Pastor | Gwen Phillips, Children’s Pastor Linda Jones, Church Administrator
Getting Connected Each Sunday in the Welcome Center (just inside the Kansas Street entrance on Level 1), our Connections Team is waiting to help you get “connected.” This may include finding a Bible study class, showing you where children and student ministries meet, or sharing the days’ activities and schedule. You may also choose simply to enjoy a cup of coffee at the Welcome Center’s coffee bar and get to know others at Second.
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