Second Baptist Church
“Are You Ready” February 16, 2014 belong
believe
become
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. ________________________ Meditation The reason why many are still troubled, still seeking, still making little forward progress is because they haven’t yet come to the end of themselves. We’re still trying to give orders, and interfering with God’s work within us. – A.W. Tozer
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COMMUNION at SECOND BAPTIST Communion at Second Baptist Church is open to all who profess Jesus Christ as Savior. Our Communion Bread is always gluten-free. This morning we will celebrate communion by intinction. During the service, you will be invited to exit your pew to the right, walk to the front of the sanctuary, take a piece of bread, dip it into the cup, and then return to the left. _________________________________ Note: + Indicates stand if you are able. | Please see an usher for a listening aid. Childcare available on Level 2. | Children’s worship bags available at the entrances. Give your tithe online now at 2bcliberty.org/giving. Online givers may participate in the worship offering by using the card in the pew rack.
The Worship of God February 16, 2014 Gathering
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Leslie Bunch
Candlelighting
Avery George
Trinity Chime
Prelude “Be Thou My Vision” arr. Eugene Butler Student Bells, Marie Shinabargar, Director Invitation to Worship
Allan Aunspaugh
+Hymn of Praise 33 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” The Gospel Lesson
Matthew 5:21–24
CWM RHONDDA
Angie Fuller (8:30) Becky Gossett (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 3, New Testament)
Leader: The Good News of Our Lord. People: Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ. Practicing the Presence of God +Hymn 458 “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” LINSTEAD Prayers of the People Mike Lassiter The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Choral Worship
“Holy” The Sanctuary Choir
Craig Courtney
The New Testament Lesson 1 Corinthians 3:1–9
David Fuller (8:30) Bill Gossett (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 128, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
“Are You Ready”
Sermon
Jason Edwards
+Communion and Hymn of Response 499 “I Surrender All”
SURRENDER
Please sing with us during communion.
All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give; I will ever love and trust Him, in His presence daily live. Refrain: I surrender all, I surrender all; All to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all. All to Jesus I surrender, humbly at His feet I bow, Worldly pleasures all forsaken, take me, Jesus, take me now. All to Jesus I surrender, make me, Savior, wholly Thine; Let me feel Thy Holy Spirit, truly know that Thou art mine. All to Jesus I surrender; Lord, I give myself to Thee; Fill me with Thy love and power; let Thy blessing fall on me. 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
David Fuller (8:30) Harold Phillips (11:00) “Here I Am, Lord”
John Carter
+Presentation of Offerings
“Doxology”
HENDON
Praise to God the Father sing, praise to God the Son, our King, praise to God the Spirit be ever and eternally, ever and eternally. Words: Ambrose of Milan (340-397) Trans. William M. Reynolds
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
Passing the Peace Leader: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. Congregation: And also with you. At this time you’ll be asked to share signs of God’s peace. Greet each other by saying, “Peace of Christ be with you.” Respond, “And also with you.” +The Sending Forth 272 “They’ll Know We Are Christians”
ST. BRENDAN’S
Stanza 1
We are one in the Spirit; we are one in the Lord. We are one in the Spirit; we are one in the Lord. And we pray that all unity may one day be restored. And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love. Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love. Words and Music © 1966 F,E,L. Publications, Lorenz, UBP
+Postlude
“Christ, You Call Us” (Hymn 649)
Wilbur Held
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Leslie Bunch (8:30); Angie Fuller (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Ron Whited
CELEBRATION OF NEW MEMBERS Today we celebrate Connie McNeill, Lola McNeill, and Luda Teterina’s decision to join our community of faith this past week. Thanks be to God
PRAYER CONCERNS CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Jason and Jennifer Dilts and family in the death of Jason’s grandfather, Fred Kuszmaul, on February 2. LIBERTY HOSPITAL Riley Lassiter HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Erma Kay Edwards Hugh Painter Jim Van Slyke OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Sara Oberkrom Walton, outpatient surgery Jeff Moore, health (Please join us in united prayer at 9:00 p.m. each evening as we ask for healing and strength for Jeff as he deals with his cancer treatments.) (These are the latest additions to our Second Baptist Church prayer list. To see a full prayer list please go to 2bcliberty.org/prayerlist)
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH LENT 2014
LENT March 5 | Be Intentional (I Dare You) March 9 | Create Space March 16 | Cultivate Awareness March 23 | Be Neighborly March 30 | Let It Go April 6 | Nurture Gratitude (Disciple Now Weekend) HOLY WEEK Palm Sunday | April 13 | Practice Submission Maundy Thursday | April 17 | Communion & Drama Good Friday | April 18 | Live Honestly Easter | April 20 | Seek Christ
Our Ministry Team Jason Edwards, Senior Pastor | Mike Lassiter, Associate Pastor Allan Aunspaugh, Minister of Music | Ann Posey, Organist Tyler Tankersley, 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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