March 13, 2016
the homeless beggars
Second Baptist Church 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. 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...
Indianapolis’s “Homeless Jesus” statue, created by Canadian artist Timothy P. Schmalz Photos by Kelly Wilkinson / The Indy Star
The Worship of God Fifth Sunday of Lent March 13, 2016
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Gathering Karen Trischler Invitation to Worship Candlelighting
Sanford Beckett Parker Mendel
Prelude
Tom Matsumura “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” Michelle Cook, flute; Charles Smith, violin; Tim Hannsz, soprano saxophone; Joshua Hannsz, alto saxophone; Suzanne Love, alto saxophone
+Hymn of Praise 345 “When Morning Gilds the Skies”
LAUDES DOMINI
(Children are invited to join our Children’s Pastor, Gwen Phillips at the front on the last verse of the hymn)
Children’s Moment
Gwen Phillips
Choral Worship
“I’m Gonna Sing” arr. Nix “Anything Through Christ” Tracey The Young Musicians Choir Angie Fuller, Director; Marianne Neth, Accompanist
The New Testament Lesson
Philippians 3:4b-14
Mike Lassiter
(Pew Bible, page153, New Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Extinguishing the Lenten Candle
Mike Lassiter
Unison Confession Most merciful God whose Son, Jesus Christ, was tempted in every way, yet was without sin, we confess before you our own sinfulness; we have hungered after that which does not satisfy; we have compromised with evil; we have doubted your power to protect us. Forgive our lack of faith; have mercy on our weakness. Restore in us such trust and love that we may walk in your ways and delight indoing your will. Amen. Practicing the Presence of God +Hymn 497 “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” Prayers of the People Choral Worship
Ben Lassiter
“Man of Sorrows” The Sanctuary Choir
The Gospel Lesson Luke 18:35-43
ASSAM
Lloyd Larson Martha Reppert (8:30) Allison Lassiter (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 62, New Testament)
Leader: The Good News of Our Lord. People: Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ. Sermon
The Homeless Beggars
Christy Edwards
+Hymn of Response 490 “Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated”
HENDON
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
Harold Phillips
“O Sacred Head Now Wounded”
Donald Tuten
+Presentation of Offerings “Our God Has Made Us One” Our God has made us one — One Church to bear His name; One body and one Bride of Christ, And with Him we shall reign.
OLD 134TH
Text © 1984 Meadowgreen Music Co.. UBP
+A Time of Greeting
Mike Lassiter
+Congregational Blessing
Mike Lassiter
+The Sending Forth NATIONAL HYMN “Go, Forth and Tell! O Church of God” Go forth and tell! O Church of God, awake! God’s saving news to all the nations take. Proclaim Christ Jesus, Savior Lord and King, That all the world his worthy praise may sing. Text by James Edward Seddon © 1964 by Hope Publishing Company.. UBP
Postlude
“O Love, How Deep”
Paul Manz
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Organ: Ann Posey Piano: Linda Greason (8:30) Marianne Neth (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Ben Zahnd
PRAYER CONCERNS CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Norman and Marianne Neth and family, B.J. and Dianna Webster and family, Luanne and Craig Jameson and family, and Bryan and Heather Neth and family in the death of Norman’s father, Raymond Neth, on March 6. CHILDREN’S MERCY HOSPITAL Lily Gamet; pneumonia. VALLEY MANOR & REHAB CENTER, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS Carole Tanner, recuperating from back surgery LUBBOCK HEART HOSPITAL May Alice Aguero, Charlie Hughes’ sister HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL Brad Peck; bike accident OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Jane Quick, surgery recovery John Arnold, upcoming surgery
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY Sanford Beckett and his wife, Diane, retired to the Northland in 2012 from northern Virginia. They enjoy being near their grandson in KC and much closer to their three grandchildren in Iowa City. Allison Lassiter has been at Second since her junior year at William Jewell. She teaches English at Kearney High School, and she continues to enjoy helping with the kids and youth. She met Ben while working as the Extended Session Coordinator. Ben Lassiter has been at Second since he was two years old. He works at American Century Investments and enjoys helping with the youth. He is married to Allison, whom he met at Second while looking for donuts in the nursery.
Parker Mendel is a 3rd grader in Kearney. He is the son of Tricia and Tom Mendel. Harold Phillips has been a member since 1987. Harold served as Minister of Education at 2BC from 1987 to 1995. He is Church Benefits Advocate for CBF Heartland and a member of the Liberty City Council. Martha Reppert is a retired elementary art teacher. She has two sons, Scott and Andrew Brant, and two grandsons. She loves to quilt, read, and spend time with friends. Martha has two sisters at 2BC: Betty Lou Anderson and Mary Margaret Oberkrom.
ď ł NOTES
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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